Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, community, innovation, conservation, and sustainability unite. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast is about more than preaching solutions or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it creates a space for honest conversations, exploring diverse perspectives and practical ways we can all contribute to a more sustainable and impactful sports future.
Born out of a desire to spark real change, Pre-Zero Sports Talk delves into pressing topics at the intersection of sports, environmental impact, conservation, community growth, performance & well-being, leadership, and innovation. We go beyond the surface, engaging with leaders, trailblazers, and everyday changemakers to offer thought-provoking discussions that challenge norms and push boundaries.
Listeners are invited to join unfiltered, engaging dialogues that challenge the status quo and inspire action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply curious about making a positive impact, there’s a place for you here.
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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 a way that little else does." – Nelson Mandela.
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