The ROAR Podcast cover art

The ROAR Podcast

The ROAR Podcast

Written by: ROAR
Listen for free

About this listen

The ROAR Podcast powered by Seregh and Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies features dynamic sports industry leaders globally who share their unique career insights and perspectives on a wide range of topics related to the business of sports, including real estate, economics, marketing, branding, media, sponsorship, events, and public policy.

Founded in 2021 and hosted weekly by Northwestern Master of Arts in Sports Administration (MSA) faculty members Adam Grossman and Brice Clinton, along with Caroline Valvardi from Seregh, notable guests have included Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin, ESPN's Sara Spain, and NHL Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Browning.

Grossman is also Chief Analytics Officer at Seregh, a global real estate company that develops and invests in sports and entertainment mixed-use districts surrounding stadiums and arenas. In fall 2025, Seregh acquired ROAR, a sports data analytics company founded by Grossman.

2026 ROAR Economics
Episodes
  • The ROAR Podcast:Jim Renne, AECOM

    The ROAR Podcast:Jim Renne, AECOM
    May 7 2026

    In this episode, Caroline Valvardi interviews Jim Renne, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of AE Com's Sports Practice. They discuss the evolution of stadiums and arenas, the impact of transportation and mixed-use development, global insights and projects, favorite projects, and the use of data analytics in sports architecture.

    Takeaways

    • Sports venues as community anchors
    • Challenges in sports architecture
    • Evolution of stadiums and arenas

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Favorite Projects and Data Analytics
    Show More Show Less
    51 mins
  • The ROAR Podcast:Chris Bevilacqua, Smash Capital

    The ROAR Podcast:Chris Bevilacqua, Smash Capital
    Apr 30 2026

    Chris Bevelaka, a partner at Smash Sports, discusses the $5 billion annual deficit threatening the sustainability of college sports and the role of private capital, real estate, and artificial intelligence in reshaping the college sports model. The conversation also delves into the legislative process, media rights, and the impact of AI on college sports.

    Takeaways

    • Private Capital
    • Legislative Process

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in College Sports
    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
  • The ROAR Podcast:Jordan Goldstein, Gensler

    The ROAR Podcast:Jordan Goldstein, Gensler
    Apr 23 2026

    The podcast episode features Jordan Goldstein, Co-CEO of Gensler, discussing Gensler's impact and involvement in sports and entertainment districts. The conversation covers Gensler's background, expansion into sports and entertainment, employee ownership, evolution of sports districts, community impact, innovation, sustainability, technology integration, data analytics, future trends, and leadership priorities at Gensler.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background of Gensler
    • 15:15 Evolution of Sports and Entertainment Districts
    • 22:40 Integration of Technology and Immersive Experiences
    • 29:27 Future Trends in Sports and Entertainment Districts
    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
No reviews yet