Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, entertains, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in building a cleaner, safer, and more connected world—one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Sports and Community: From Grassroots to Podcasting with Kevin Warren
In the first episode of Season 3 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, Sid Bensalah sits down with Kevin Warren, the host of the Sports Chasers Podcast. Kevin shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, with a deep love for sports, influenced by his father, a former minor league baseball player, to becoming a leading voice in independent sports media.
Together, Sid and Kevin discuss:
- How growing up in Brooklyn shaped Kevin’s passion for sports.
- The origins of the Sports Chasers Podcast and its unique approach to covering both popular and underrepresented sports.
- The transition from audio to visual media during COVID-19 and how it changed the game for independent podcasters.
- Kevin’s take on authenticity in sports coverage and why staying objective matters.
- The role of sports in fostering community connections and creating opportunities for dialogue.
- Challenges in podcasting and advice for aspiring hosts.
- Tackling important topics like representation, diversity, and sustainability in sports media.
Highlights:
- Kevin’s story of turning casual sports debates with friends into a podcast platform that champions honest and unbiased sports coverage.
- Insights into the hard work behind running a successful sports podcast, from content creation to balancing audio and video production.
- Personal reflections on community building through sports and the lessons learned from six years of podcasting.
- Kevin’s thoughts on the evolving role of independent sports media in challenging legacy narratives.
Lightning Round Questions Answered:
- Kevin’s all-time favorite sports moment.
- The sport he found hardest to master.
- A surprising fact about Kevin that might leave you hungry for more!
Where to Connect with Kevin: Visit the Sports Chasers Podcast website at sportschaserspodcast.net to learn more about their work, join the conversation, or connect with Kevin and his team.
Quote to Remember: "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in
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