Digital Trends in the Early Millennium

The friendly exchange of opinions on the subway, walking to the stadium or at your seat is what we love about the big games. We sure don’t miss paying $8 for a Bud Light and $15 for a steak sandwich, but feeling a part of something for just a few hours, where even strangers will listen attentively to your opinion is the special sauce that is often missing. There are a number of fantastic sporting podcasts here on Spreaker that cover just about every sport that you can think of and more importantly encourage all listeners to be a part of the show. After listening to some of the great sporting podcasts available, it will only be a matter of time until you ponder creating your own show. We have all yelled at a TV screen during sporting broadcasts, but is this enough for you to create your own successful show? The truth is that is takes a little skill and preparation, but if you know what value you can bring to your audience and what you want to say, there really is no limi...

When thinking about the most widely covered American sports it’s the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, and the World Series that immediately spring to mind. However, there is a myriad of other lesser known sports too that all have their own niche online audiences consisting of fans that are even more passionate than those of the more traditional sports. All sports have one thing in common; which is the rise of sports podcasting and how it’s bringing fans together in a way that has never been seen before on TV and radio. Sports junkies are united in their passion, so it should be of no surprise that more and more fans are broadcasting their unique voice online. Both podcast broadcasters and listeners are forming their own digital tribes to create online communities where they can voice their thoughts and opinions while also including listeners via Skype interviews or virtual voicemails to engage in a meaningful and authentic way. Anyone thinking of creating their own sporting ...