S3 · EP 1
Season 3 kicks off with Jason Lodato joining Don for a conversation on the strategy and creativity behind unforgettable fan experiences. From his early days in the industry to leading game presentation for top teams...
S3 · EP 2
In this special episode of The Rundown, the table is turned as host Don Costante takes the hot seat to share the story behind his new book, Beyond the Scoreboard: The Ultimate Guide to Sports...
S3 · EP 3
When a team reaches the championship stage, everything changes. Event presentation shifts from team-driven to league-driven, bringing new challenges and added pressure. In this episode, Joe Legaz, Director of Game Operations and Live Experience for...
S3 · EP 4
Transitions are part of every sports career — joining a new organization, stepping into a different role, or adapting to a new culture. In this episode, Darius Smith, Senior Director of Game Presentation and Entertainment...
S3 · EP 5
In this episode, Don sits down with Paris Buchanan, Senior Associate AD for Fan Experience and Creative Strategy at Auburn University, to take listeners behind the Tigers gameday experience. Paris shares his career journey, the...
S3 · EP 6
Behind every great event are decisions most people never see. Don is joined by Frank Supovitz, one of the most respected leaders in live sports and event production, to explore how those unseen decisions define...
S3 · EP 7
In this episode, Don sits down with John Bochiaro, Group Vice President of Game Presentation and Entertainment for the National Hockey League, to examine how league events are designed and elevated at the highest level....
S3 · EP 8
A great host shapes how an audience feels, reacts, and remembers a live event. In this episode, Lauren Thompson shares her playbook from more than 20 years in television and live event hosting with NBC...
S3 · EP 9
Pressure, stress, long hours, and quick decisions are all part of working in live events. In this episode, Don sits down with mindset expert Ricky Kalmon to explore how top performers build confidence, stay focused...
S3 · EP 10
In this episode, Don sits down with Don Scott, Vice President of Entertainment and Marketing for Clemson Athletic Ventures, to explore the strategy behind one of college athletics' premier gameday experiences. Don explains why "traditions...
This season explores the strategy behind unforgettable team introductions, championship events, career growth, college athletics, league-wide game presentation, live event hosting, high performance under pressure, and the release of Beyond the Scoreboard: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Event Presentation. Hear practical insights from professionals representing organizations including the Washington Commanders, Seattle Sounders FC, Auburn University, Clemson Athletic Ventures, the National Hockey League, NBC Sports, Golf Channel, and more.