California political pro Paul Mitchell, the vice president of Political Data Inc. and owner of Redistricting Partners, walks Geoff and Jonathan through the enormous redistricting process in California. Paul and the gang also discuss the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA). Geoff learns that his home was once the location of a mean poker game among Sacramento pols, and Paul explains how cycling appeals to the competitive nature of political operatives.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Episode 29 - Redistricting Expert Paul Mitchell

Headwaters Media CEO Ian Prior enters the #POSpod to discuss a clever and zesty new project, The Daily Malarkey, and of course politics, sports, and yacht rock. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 28 - Ian Prior

Political and communications pro Ken Spain talks to Geoff and Jonathan about what makes a smart and effective operative, bipartisan marriage, and movies and TV shows to watch.

Episode 27 - Ken Spain

They guys welcome Jonathan’s college buddy, Sean Kelly, who heads up marketing for ABC Fine Wine & Spirits in Florida. Sure, they talk about the booming booze biz and some Villanova hoops, but Sean steals the show with old Parcells and Bellichick stories from his Giants ballboy days.

Episode 26 - Sean Kelly

Geoff and Jonathan speak with online gaming attorney Jeff Ifrah about the trends and issues in the growing sports and online gaming industries. Jeff is the founding member of the Washington, DC-based law firm Ifrah Law, as well as the founder of the iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA), an organization that works to expand the online interactive entertainment business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 25 — Online Gaming Attorney Jeff Ifrah

Cannabis entrepreneur Patty Roe tells Geoff and Jonathan about her journey from the securities industry, to Capitol Hill, to building a successful cannabis business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 24 — Cannabis Entrepreneur Patty Roe

Sports betting attorney Daniel Wallach talks to Jonathan and Geoff about the trends and future of legal sports betting in the U.S. Daniel is also a legal analyst for The Athletic and the co-host of the sports betting law podcast Conduct Detrimental. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 23 - Daniel Wallach, Sports Betting Attorney

You’ve heard of wine tours and beer tours, but what about cannabis tours? California Cannabis Tourism Association Founder and Executive Director Brian Applegarth talks to Geoff and Jonathan about the burgeoning tourism market growing around the already expanding cannabis industry, and what the future holds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 22 - Brian Applegarth, Founder of the California Cannabis Tourism Association

Marijuana Policy Project Executive Director Steven Hawkins walks Geoff and Jonathan through what cannabis policies are on the ballot in the 2020 election. Steven also shares his insight on developing trends in cannabis policy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 21 - Steven Hawkins, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project

What if we told you Arlington has hosted or will host the World Series, Super Bowl, WrestleMania, the National Finals Rodeo, and the NFL Draft? Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Ronnie Price walks Jonathan and Geoff through how this stealthy Texas town is hanging with all the big boys. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 20 - Ronnie Price

Nate Nesbitt has never been afraid to go his own way, from being a Laker fan growing up in Boston to being the national press secretary for the Lincoln Project. Nate, Jonathan, and Geoff discuss the state of sports, politics, and news media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 19 — Nate Nesbitt

Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio man T.J. Rives gives an insider's look at this most interesting NFL season, especially in 'Tompa Bay.' --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 18 — Bucs Radio Man T.J. Rives

Geoff introduces Jonathan to his fellow Long Island native Sheila Wenz. Sheila is a comedian and comedy writer who has appeared on NBC, A&E, Comedy Central and The Lifetime Network and worked on a variety of TV series and films at CBS, ABC, Columbia Pictures, MGM, Warner Bros., Disney and on the writing staff at NBC’s Stage One on “The Tonight Show.” Sheila got Geoff started in standup through her comedy school, Standup Studios. You can learn more about and sign up for Sheila's classes, which are continuing remotely during the pandemic, at www.standupstudios.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 17 - Comedian Sheila Wenz

The guys have a few yuks with entrepreneur & philanthropist Pete Snyder. Pete talks to the guys about his and his wife Burson's work with the Virginia 30 Day Fund to support Virginia small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as his beloved Philadelphia Eagles and what he might have in store in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 16 - Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Pete Snyder

Geoff and Jonathan speak with sports, political, and corporate communications pro Kevin "Sully" Sullivan about advising everyone from NFL and NBA teams, to media networks, to the President of the United States. Sully shares a behind-the-scenes look at working with high profile principals on communications strategy, and tells the story of how he broke the ice in his job interview with President George W. Bush. Make sure to check out Sully's book Breaking Through: Communications Lessons From the Locker Room, the Board Room & the Oval Office, available on Amazon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 15 - Fmr. White House Comms Director Kevin Sullivan

Fun-loving political operatives Geoff Embler and Jonathan Grella discuss politics, sports, and the intersection of the two, in a lighthearted, yet insightful way. From the 2019 NFL season to the 2020 Presidential election, your POS hosts — along with their fun and interesting friends — have you covered.

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