It's Never Just A Game
NJ Pesci and Greg Pesci
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Sports and Politics
It's Never Just A Game
03/07/22 • 47 min
The Pesci Brothers take time this week to talk about sports and politics. The first topic is the impact the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had on the sports world. Russia is banned from Formula 1, from The World Cup, from Tennis, Skating and more. A number of athletes are impacted as well with some having fled from Ukraine perhaps never to return. And finally, what is the future of women’s sports?
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Time Is The One Thing You Should Never Waste
It's Never Just A Game
09/06/21 • 54 min
The Pesci brothers talk about precious time and not wasting any of it with negativity. Why spend your life “mining” for negativity, where is the joy in that? Appreciate what time you have and spend that time on the things you love. College football is back, and it feels great to see all of the fans celebrating the game and the teams they love.
Back in the studio with a lightening round!
It's Never Just A Game
01/16/23 • 40 min
NJ and Greg get back at it this week with a lightening round that includes: The Jets missing the playoffs, Gonzaga got away, NFL playoffs are starting, Mario Andretti and Cadillac want to put an all-USA team in Formula 1, and the daughter of the richest man in the world takes over Christian Dior Couture and the stock jumps up!
Formula 1, also known as F1 or Formula One, is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. This high-speed, high-adrenaline sport features the latest in cutting-edge technology and engineering, with teams competing in sleek, powerful race cars on some of the most famous tracks in the world. Drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle for the title of F1 World Champion, while teams like Mercedes and Red Bull Racing vie for the Constructors' Championship.
Cadillac is an American luxury vehicle brand owned by General Motors. Known for its sleek and sophisticated designs, advanced technology, and powerful engines, Cadillac has a long history of innovation and excellence. From the iconic Eldorado and DeVille models of the past, to the modern XT4 and Escalade SUVs, Cadillac continues to push the boundaries of luxury and performance.
The NFL, or National Football League, is the premier professional American football league in the United States. With 32 teams divided into two conferences, the NFL hosts a 17-week regular season, followed by a playoff tournament that culminates in the Super Bowl, the biggest annual event in American sports. The league features some of the most skilled and athletic players in the world, including quarterbacks such as Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, and defensive stars like Aaron Donald and J.J. Watt.
Charcuterie Artisans CEO, Chris Bowler
It's Never Just A Game
05/16/22 • 61 min
NJ and Greg have Chris Bowler, CEO of Charcuterie Artisans on the show. Listen in as Chris talks about his journey from Stanford and the dot.com craze, to living in Italy, to becoming an artisan in the food industry. Along the way Chris shares what it takes to build something you love and can be proud of from the ground up.
Leadership Styles
It's Never Just A Game
06/06/22 • 41 min
Greg and NJ are back from COVID and are sharing some research they found on different leadership styles. These are the four different styles they review:
1. Pragmatists
2. Idealists
3. Stewards
4. Diplomats
Listen for the qualities or characteristics that might describe you, or someone you know!
After that, it is music time!
The College Football Playoffs with Mike in Middle America
It's Never Just A Game
11/21/22 • 45 min
Greg and NJ start with a discussion about the changes at Twitter, no free meals and you have to work “hard core.” Then Mike joins to talk about how the College Football committee doesn’t want certain teams to make it to the playoffs and how TCU is driving them crazy. The World Cup started and team USA plays its first game on Monday!
Sports Agents, Why Not Us?
It's Never Just A Game
04/25/22 • 42 min
This week the brothers talk about sports agents, how they make their money, who are the most successful, and why not us? Each sport has a different approach and some professional leagues have caps on what an agent can make. Listen as Greg and NJ discuss their thoughts about it, consider how they might do it, and maybe even a thought about buying into a soccer team in the UK. Plus the normal back and forth on sports.
The Story Of Vuori & How It Leads The Way In Premium Performance Apparel
It's Never Just A Game
02/13/23 • 44 min
NJ and Greg take a look at premium performance apparel, Vuori and how it dominates. Vuori’s founder Joe Kudla took a circuitous route to starting and building Vuori into a brand that has a $4 billion valuation. He was a model, then an accountant and finally a recruiter before he started Vuori. Then the brothers cover the Super Bowl.
USMNT and Mexico MADNESS, 'ON' Shoes, Disney is Down, & Music Time
It's Never Just A Game
06/19/23 • 47 min
The brothers recap the USMNT crushing of Mexico 3-0 and the red cards that followed that match. ON shoes is discussed and how they built their business, including having Roger Federer join ON. Disney’s business is off and why. Finally, a double shot of Music Time!
Jim Morris, The Man Behind The Movie, "The Rookie"
It's Never Just A Game
05/02/22 • 64 min
NJ and Greg interview Jim Morris the Major League Baseball player the movie The Rookie was made about. Listen to Jim cover his life story, the challenges, the perseverance and the hope. Jim goes from minor league pitcher to college punter to high school teacher to the Major Leagues. Dennis Quaid plays Jim in the movie.
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FAQ
How many episodes does It's Never Just A Game have?
It's Never Just A Game currently has 163 episodes available.
What topics does It's Never Just A Game cover?
The podcast is about Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Money, Podcasts, Life Advice, Ceo, Sports and Business.
What is the most popular episode on It's Never Just A Game?
The episode title 'Sports and Politics' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on It's Never Just A Game?
The average episode length on It's Never Just A Game is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of It's Never Just A Game released?
Episodes of It's Never Just A Game are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of It's Never Just A Game?
The first episode of It's Never Just A Game was released on Apr 20, 2020.
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