Irrelevant Sports

Doing the UnBULLevable feat. Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson has turned fur, foam, and full-throttle game days into a career. Now the Senior Mascot Program Manager for the Houston Texans, Andrew’s journey started behind the scenes as a youth department intern with Time Warner Cable Metro Sports before jumping into mascot life with the Kansas City Brigade and Northwest Missouri State University. After a brief break from performing, he came back stronger as a KC Wolf intern and alternate with the Kansas City Chiefs—a full-circle moment that helped set the stage for a career in big-league entertainment. With stops at the Missouri Mavericks, Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City Royals, and Dallas Stars, Andrew has mastered the art of stunts, storytelling, and sideline spectacle. In this episode, he takes us inside NFL game day, shares his favorite mascot moments, reflects on the legacy of TORO, and drops advice for anyone hoping to make a career out of bringing the energy to the crowd.

Calling it Home feat. Frankie Vernouski

From hometown roots to the broadcast booth, this episode traces a career shaped by curiosity, hustle, and a love for the game. Frankie walks through his unconventional path from history major to broadcaster, the lessons learned along the way, and what it means to now serve his local team with the Harrisburg Senators. It’s a look at how storytelling, sales, and relationships come together to create meaningful fan experiences on and off the field.

Matching the Energy feat. Edward Posavec IV

From balancing budgets to building unforgettable match day moments, this episode dives into the behind-the-scenes work that brings Philadelphia Union matches to life. Eddie shares how his journey through accounting, operations, and game presentation shaped his leadership and approach to fan engagement. It’s an inside look at the planning, pressure, and passion behind every final whistle.

Catching Lightning feat. Allie Gurland

In this episode, Allie Gurland joins me as we talk about behind-the-scenes moments—on stage, on screen, and on the ice. From early days in venue operations at Live Nation, MSG, and The Kennedy Center to producing fast-paced NHL game presentation for the New York Rangers and now the Tampa Bay Lightning, Allie walks us through every step. We talk first NHL moments, split-second decisions, fan energy across markets, and how technology has changed the way live experiences come to life. If you’ve ever wondered how those electric moments happen—or you’re hoping to create them yourself—this one’s going to strike!

Chasing the Rattle feat. Kerby Callison

In this episode, I interview Kerby Callison, senior coordinator of game and event presentation for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kerby shares his career journey, insights into fan engagement, and the realities of working in sports. We discuss creativity, collaboration, and evolving technology in game presentation, along with advice for aspiring sports professionals.