Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast

Malibash Media's ESS Podcast - highlights pros in the sport and entertainment world to see the BTS to their incredible lives.

Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Ashley Marie, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ashley Marie hosts Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast, a news show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  How ESPN Was Built by Bill & Scott Rasmussen | Inside Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN with Co-Author & ESPN Historian Mike Soltys

  Jul 26, 202626 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Before ESPN became one of the most recognizable brands in sports, it was simply an idea that many believed would never work. In this episode of the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast, Ashley Marie sits down with ESPN Historian Mike Soltys to explore the incredible true story behind the creation of ESPN, as featured in the documentary Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN and the new companion book. Mike shares exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from his 43-year career at ESPN, the entrepreneurial journey of founder Bill Rasmussen and Scott Rasmussen, and how one bold vision forever changed sports broadcasting. Whether you're passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, sports history, media, or innovation, this conversation is packed with lessons that extend far beyond the world of sports. Featured Resources Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN Audiobook Available Now Paperback & Kindle — July 28 Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iYtAAzN Watch the Documentary https://watch.tenero.tv/ ️ Guest Mike Soltys ESPN Historian 43-Year ESPN Veteran Hosted by Ashley Marie Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, executives, innovators, filmmakers, and the people changing sports and entertainment. Support the show Check out more podcasts at Malibash Entertainment Blog & Podcast Support the podcast through a share or donation or monthly subscription : We bring quality info from pros in the field to you ad free:) Please help us continue doing that with a single donation: https://square.link/u/hHZPl3ZB?src=sheet

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  Episode #10

  The Future of Sports? Atlas Cup CEO Philip Hover-Smoot Reveals the World's First Professional Space Racing League

  Jul 11, 202645 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Is the next great sporting event happening hundreds of miles above Earth? In this episode of Entertainment & Sports Spotlight , host Ashley Marie sits down with Philip Hover-Smoot , Founder and CEO of Atlas Cup, to discuss one of the boldest ideas in modern sports and technology: creating the world's first professional sport in space. Philip shares how Atlas Cup plans to bring orbital racing to life by combining commercial space technology, innovation, engineering, and entertainment into a new spectator sport unlike anything the world has seen. Drawing from his experience leading aerospace and technology companies in Silicon Valley and the commercial space industry, he explains why the timing is right for a new era of competition. During the conversation, Ashley and Philip explore: • How Atlas Cup was born • Why competition accelerates innovation • The future of orbital racing • AI, satellite technology, and autonomous spacecraft • The growing commercial space economy • The role of storytelling in building a new sport • Entrepreneurship, leadership, and taking calculated risks • Why space may become humanity's next great arena for competition Whether you're passionate about sports, entrepreneurship, aerospace, or emerging technology, this conversation offers an exciting look into what may become the next frontier of global entertainment. Learn more about Atlas Cup at: https://www.atlascup.com Subscribe for more conversations with leaders in sports, entertainment, technology, and innovation. Support the show Check out more podcasts at Malibash Entertainment Blog & Podcast Support the podcast through a share or donation or monthly subscription : We bring quality info from pros in the field to you ad free:) Please help us continue doing that with a single donation: https://square.link/u/hHZPl3ZB?src=sheet

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  Episode #9

  WNBA’s New Era? Zachary Draves on Caitlin Clark, NBA Playoffs & Women’s Basketball Growth

  May 9, 202650 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Sports journalist Zachary Draves joins the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight podcast for a powerful conversation about the future of basketball, the rise of the WNBA, and the changing landscape of sports media.</p><p>From Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, and the NBA Playoffs, Zachary breaks down the biggest storylines shaping the sport today. We also dive into the WNBA’s historic growth, expansion teams, Olympic basketball, and why women’s basketball is entering a transformational era.</p><p>Beyond the game itself, Zachary opens up about his personal jour...

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  Episode #8

  Dr. Jack Groppel: What High Performers Sacrifice for Success | Entertainment & Sports Spotlight

  May 5, 202621 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>World-renowned sports scientist and performance expert Dr. Jack Groppel joins Ashley Marie on the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast for a powerful conversation about the emotional realities behind elite success. From working with top athletes and organizations like Nike and the Chicago White Sox to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with his son, Dr. Groppel shares incredible life lessons on resilience, purpose, leadership, relationships, and the true cost of greatness.</p><p>The conversation also explores his deeply personal book Mountains Within, where he opens up about high performance, identity, personal struggles, and learning what truly...

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  Episode #7

  NFL Draft Talk Without the Hot Takes: A.M. Pfeffer on What Really Builds Winning Teams

  Apr 19, 202622 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast, Ashley is joined by A.M. Pfeffer, co-host of Beyond the Surface on the X-Rayted Sports Network, for a smart and engaging conversation on where sports really starts — not just with the players, but with ownership, leadership, management, accountability, and organizational culture.</p><p>With the NFL Draft approaching, this episode takes a different path than the typical mock draft discussion. Instead, Ashley and A.M. explore what truly drives success in sports: stable ownership, strong front office leadership, healthy team culture, media narratives, an...

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