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Welcome to "The Playeasy Warmup," your go-to podcast for all things sports tourism! In each episode, we'll dive into how sports are shaping individuals, organizations, and communities while showcasing the cutting-edge ideas that are driving the future of this industry. Whether you’re a destination, event organizer, industry partner, or just a passionate sports fan, "The Playeasy Warmup" has the insights and news to keep you ahead of the game. Tune in and stay connected with the pulse of sports tourism.
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- Tech Talk: AI-Powered Prep for TEAMS 2026 · 25 minIntroducing Tech Talk, a new series from The Playeasy Warmup dedicated to exploring the technology, product updates, and AI innovations shaping the future of sports tourism. For…
- Inside TEAMS 2026 + The Women Moving Sports Tourism Forward · 1 h 16 min · Episodul 69What does the future of sports tourism look like, and who's helping shape it? In this special two-part episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields is joined by Playeasy…
- From Niche to Mainstream: Emily Frazer on Building the World Nineball Tour · 57 min · Episodul 68What does it take to turn a niche sport into a global entertainment experience? This week on The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Emily Frazer, CEO of Matchroom…
- World Darts Masters, Media & What Makes a Great Host City · 56 min · Episodul 67The Playeasy Warmup is back with a new format, kicking off each episode with a quick roundup of what’s happening across Playeasy and the sports tourism industry. In this…
- World Darts Masters, Media & What Makes a Great Host City · 56 min · Episodul 67The Playeasy Warmup is back with a new format, kicking off each episode with a quick roundup of what’s happening across Playeasy and the sports tourism industry. In this…
- The Next Era of Curling with Nic Sulsky · 48 min · Episodul 66In this episode presented by Sports Salt Lake, curling has an interesting problem: every four years, the world can't stop watching it. Nic Sulsky saw an opportunity in what…
- The Memory-Making Business: Innovation & the Fan Experience with the Frisco RoughRiders · 27 min · Episodul 65From a Lazy River in the outfield to Banana Ball and Cosmic Baseball, the Frisco RoughRiders have built a fan experience that’s anything but traditional. In this episode of The…
- Inside PGA Frisco: The Road to the 2027 PGA Championship | Jason Mengel, PGA Frisco · 32 min · Episodul 64In May 2027, the PGA Championship returns to Texas for the first time in more than 60 years - and it's coming to PGA Frisco. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri…
- Event Organizer Shark Tank | 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit | Part 2 · 1 h 58 min · Episodul 63What are today's event organizers looking for - and where are they headed next? Part 2 of the Event Organizer Shark Tank opens with a conversation between Kerri Shields and The…
- Inside Sports Salt Lake: Growth, Innovation & the Future of Sports Tourism · 60 min · Episodul 62What does it take to grow a sports tourism strategy from the ground up - and turn it into a major part of a destination’s identity? In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri…
- Event Organizer Shark Tank | 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit | Part 1 · 1 h 43 min · Episodul 61What are today’s event organizers looking for - and where are they headed next? In Part 1 of the Event Organizer Shark Tank from the 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit, Kerri…
- H3 Athletix: Creating Opportunity Through Events and Media · 30 min · Episodul 60Talent isn’t the issue; access is. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Harvey Scruggs, CEO & President of H3 Athletics, to break down how he’s…
- How Tribu Is Growing Action Sports Across the U.S. · 54 min · Episodul 59Action sports might feel niche, but the momentum is global. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Micah Desforges, Founder of Tribu, to break down…
- The Road to LA28: Growing Team Handball Across the U.S. · 42 min · Episodul 58As the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles begins, a new wave of momentum is building behind one of the world’s most electric sports: team handball. In this…
- The Pickleball Boom: Building a Competitive Ecosystem from the Ground Up · 31 minPickleball is everywhere, but what does it actually take to build a structured, competitive ecosystem behind the scenes? In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields…
- From BC to the WNBA: Leadership, Legacy & the Future of Women’s Basketball with Carolyn Swords · 1 h 3 min · Episodul 56In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, host Kerri Shields sits down with former Boston College standout and WNBA veteran Carolyn Swords for a conversation that goes far beyond…
- The Power of Team Sport: Growing the Paradragon Movement · 33 min · Episodul 55Adaptive sports are transforming the way athletes of all abilities experience competition, community, and connection. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, host Kerri Shields…
- Our story: The Journey, Evolution and the Future of Playeasy · 1 h 40 min · Episodul 54In this special extended episode of The Playeasy Warmup, co-founders Kerri and Sean sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the company’s journey. From a…
- Professionalizing Fitness: Inside the World Fitness Project · 48 min · Episodul 50The fitness competition landscape is changing, and World Fitness Project is leading the charge. In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Jason Ansley…
- Growing the Game: Data, Sponsorship & Community in Youth Soccer · 29 min · Episodul 52As the World Cup heads to Philadelphia, youth soccer is preparing for a defining moment. Karly Kaminsky of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer joins us to discuss marketing youth…
