Best Fernando Ramirez Podcasts (2025)

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Philip Rivers with Fernando Ramirez 50:51

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Jim is joined by Fernando Ramirez, Chargers reporter for The Sporting Tribune, to break down the HOF candidacy of former quarterback Philip Rivers. First, Fernando and Jim debate whether Rivers belongs on Chargers Mount Rushmore and how he stacks up against Dan Fouts (12:48). Next, they cover his one appearance in the AFC Championship and examine j…

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#218 The Business Behind America's Fastest-Growing Padel League - Luis Fernando Ramirez, CEO of NPL 41:00

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Welcome to episode 218 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Luis Fernando Ramirez – the CEO of National Padel League (NPL) We spoke about: Juggling being CEO of NFL with commercial responsibilities for Bull Padel Padel's potential in the US Challenges and opportunities for Padel The importance of digital broadcast and streaming And much m…

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Stranger Things NFL Season: Justin Herbert being a jerk, Philip Rivers returns, Chiefs cooked 1:48:23

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The Compas will try to make sense of all the strange things that have occurred this NFL season. It's been the upside down world with Philip Rivers returning to possibly save the Colts, ending a five-year retirement at age 44. Also, the Chiefs dynasty could soon be over if the Chargers knock them out on Sunday in Kansas City. And is Justin Herbert b…

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Doris Benitez, Sara Rojas, Luisa Ramirez, Stephanie Klein, Alexis Mendoza, NYLAAT 27:59

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Meet therapist Doris Benitez & her inspiring immigrant story. Sara Rojas, Luisa Ramirez are La Char-CUTE-rie owners; photographer Stephanie Keith & her work on ICE’s human impact & Alexis Mendoza, the Latin American Art Triennial director. Feliz Navidad!

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Jeff Kent Heads to Cooperstown + Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet with Paul Knepper 1:14:53

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Jim first covers yesterday's election of Jeff Kent to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1:12). Then, Jim welcomes author Paul Knepper to discuss his latest book, “Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet." Jim and Paul cover a number of topics, including Moses Malone playing pickup basketball inside a prison (40:12), the various reasons Malone somet…

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#220 Olympic Power, Politics & the Future of Global Sport - Michael Payne 1:00:40

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Welcome to episode 220 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest helped build the Olympic business model as we know it. Michael Payne is the former marketing director of the IOC, creator of the TOP sponsorship program, and widely regarded as the architect of modern sports marketing. In this episode, we explore 50 years of global sport power, poli…

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NFL Week 14 Betting Odds & Picks: Public sides with underdog Bears; sharps backing Packers 57:56

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Our Compa Gilberto Manzano shares what the Las Vegas oddsmakers are hearing and seeing for NFL Week 14. Surprisingly, the public is betting on the underdog Bears, not the Packers, who are laying 6.5 points. Gilberto and Victor will break all this down and share picks for Lions vs. Cowboys, Texans vs. Chiefs, Chargers vs. Eagles and Rams vs. Cardina…

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Who’s In, Who’s Out? Breaking Down NFL Playoff Race | Chargers & Rams Paths | Bears, Broncos legit? 1:23:09

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The Compas take a deep dive into the NFL playoff picture as the season hits the stretch run. What will the Chargers and Rams need to secure a postseason spot? We break down the magic numbers, the key matchups, and which teams are truly in the hunt. Who’s in? Who’s out? And who still has a chance to sneak into the playoffs? Plus, we look at potentia…

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#219 Joe Foster: How Reebok Was Really Built 1:08:25

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Welcome to episode 219 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Joe Foster - the founder of Reebok. At 90 years old, he's sharing the real origin story for the first time. From hand-made spiked shoes to billion-dollar global dominance, this is one of the greatest sports business journeys ever told. SPONSOR: Listeners of the Sports Management …

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NFL Week 13 Betting Picks: Jump on the Packers; Lions look vulnerable | Chiefs-Cowboys Odds 1:10:15

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The Compas Gilberto Manzano and Victor Corona share their NFL Week 13 betting picks, including the three games on Thanksgiving. Will Gilberto back the Packers? Is Victor taking the Lions? What about the Cowboys vs. Chiefs game? And, of course, they'll talk Chargers vs. Raiders and Rams vs. Panthers. Always stayed locked in on Compas on the Beat.…

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Don Mattingly with Not Gaetti 1:03:04

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Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the HOF candidacy of former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly. First, they cover the lack of postseason success Mattingly experienced despite playing for the New York Yankees for 14 years (8:42). Next, they discuss his 8-game home run streak in 1987, just how dominant…

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Upset alert: Cowboys a sharp play against Eagles | NFL Week 12 Betting Odds, Picks 49:37

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It's been a strange week on Compas on the Beat. First, Fernando said the Dallas Cowboys will beat the Philadelphia Eagles this week. Now, Gilberto has the Cowboys as one of his best bets for NFL Week 12. Are the Compas delusional? Will Vic, the Producer, talk sense into Gilberto? Find out during our NFL Week 12 betting show. Gil and Vic will also b…

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Contenders or Pretenders? Fraud Watch on Broncos, Bears, Patriots, Lions | Chiefs Miss the Playoffs? 1:13:43

17d ago1:13:43

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The Four Compas are throwing gasoline on the flames for this week’s Fraud Alert episode! 👀🔥 Which NFL teams are contenders, and which ones are straight-up frauds? The Compas break down the Broncos, Bears, Patriots, and more—plus whether the Lions, Bills, and Buccaneers are headed for a one-and-done playoff run. And are the Chiefs actually in danger…

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Fernando Valenzuela with Adam Darowkski 1:40:24

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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski of Sports Reference to break down the HOF candidacy of former MLB pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. First, Adam and Jim discuss Valenzuela's unique pitching delivery and devastating screwball (8:41). Next, they cover "Fernandomania" from start to finish and take a deep dive into the best pitchers of his era (16:15). Finall…

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#217 50 Years of Sports Broadcasting: From NBC Sports to the Olympics | Joe Michaels 54:21

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Welcome to episode 217 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Joe Michaels – the former Director of NBC's Today Show and a veteran television production leader. In this episode we get to look behind the scenes of sports media productions together with an 8x Emmy winner. We spoke about: Why sports media is a young man's business Giving back …

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Cabrini Immigrant Services, Amelia Scdoris, Adriana Aristizabal, Barbara Herr 27:37

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We spoke with Amelia Scdoris from Cabrini Immigrant Services, which supports migrant families; Adriana Aristizábal, a journalist and founder of iVoice Communications; and Bárbara Herr, a pioneering transgender actress and LGBTQ+ rights advocate.

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Seahawks, Lions could provide value in NFL Week 11 odds | Betting Predictions 52:35

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Game Week With The Compas has you covered for all your NFL betting needs. We bring the knowledge and the value! Learn why Gilberto Manzano is waiting on odds movement for Rams vs. Seahawks. Seattle could be a good value play in NFL Week 11. Gilberto and Victor will share all their NFL betting picks, including for Lions vs. Eagles and Chargers vs. J…

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Hot Seat Season! Who’s Next After Daboll — LaFleur, Tomlin, or Carroll? | Compas Make Their Picks 1:22:23

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The Four Compas have everything to talk about after a weird Week 10 showing in the NFL! Who are The Compas taking in the NFC after another rough week from the Green Bay Packers — the Eagles or the field? This should get interesting. Plus, with only 8 weeks left in the NFL season, things are heating up! After the Giants fired Brian Daboll, which coa…

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Rashard Lewis with Mat Issa 46:17

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Jim is joined by NBA analyst Mat Issa to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Rashard Lewis. First, Jim and Mat cover Lewis' jump from high school to the pros and how it was a bit different than most (8:40). Next, they discuss Lewis' performance in Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, what Lewis has in common with Carmelo Anthony, and…

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#216 How Data is Changing College Football | Danny Davis, CEO of Recon Sports 44:14

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Welcome to episode 216 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Danny Davis, founder & CEO of Recon Sports - a platform helping college football teams use data and AI to build smarter rosters and develop elite athletes. We spoke about: The use of athlete data in sports The risks of operating in college sports How military experience shaped hi…

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Take 49ers against the spread, avoid big favorites in divisional games | NFL Week 10 Betting 56:10

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Our Compa Gilberto Manzano has a new NFL betting rule: Don't lay more than a field goal in divisional games. But that will be tough in NFL Week 10 with Broncos vs. Raiders, Bills vs. Dolphins, Panthers vs. Saints, Rams vs. 49ers and Seahawks vs. Cardinals. Gilberto and Vic, the Producer, will also break down Chargers vs. Steelers. Here are the NFL …

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NFL Trade Frenzy: Quinnen Williams to Cowboys, Sauce Gardner to Colts & Trevor Penning to Bolts 1:21:24

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The Four Compas are back to break down all the wild NFL trades that went down Tuesday morning! We all know how Heelberto feels about the trade deadline—but which moves did he actually like this time? Sauce Gardner to the Colts Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys Trevor Penning to the Chargers You’ll hear his takes, plus all of The Compas’ reactions to …

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An Epic World Series Full of Future Hall of Famers 1:21:51

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Champions once again following a 7-game World Series that will not be forgotten anytime soon, not only for how it ended, but because of the talent featured on the field. Jim runs through the three tiers of future Hall of Fame candidates who played in the World Series (16:08), before bringing Mrs. POF on to discuss …

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#215 The $1.7 Trillion Sports Experience Economy | Jordy Leiser 41:09

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Welcome to episode 215 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Jordy Leiser - the CEO of Jump, a platform which is redefining the fan experience, from AI-driven personalization to direct-to-consumer fan engagement. We spoke about: Why teams need to own their fan relationships How AI personalizes the sports experience The story behind Jump's …

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NFL Week 9 Betting Picks: Don't trust Jordan Love, Packers to cover vs. Panthers 46:45

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Don't fall for the Packers just because they beat up on the Steelers last week. Green Bay doesn't cover as touchdown favorites. The Compas will break down that game and all the other NFL Week 9 matchups, including Bills vs. Chiefs, Rams vs. Saints and Chargers vs. Titans. Victor Corona finally surpassed Gilberto Manzano in the Compas' betting chall…

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Are Jayden Daniels’ Commanders and Lamar Jackson’s Ravens Playoff Teams? | Fork ’Em or Keep ’Em 1:02:29

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The Four Compas are back — and let’s just say Gilberto can’t wait for the trade deadline to be over! Luckily, Vic the Producer is here to help by throwing out ten trades that could actually happen before the deadline. The Compas will decide if they love ‘em or hate ‘em. Fernando isn’t letting Gilberto off easy either… because we’re already eight we…

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NFL Week Recap: Are Bo Nix, Jordan Love & Aaron Rodgers’ Teams for Real—or a Trick? 59:26

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The Compas are back for Lunes Live to recap Week 8 of the NFL season! Was this one of the most boring Sundays we’ve had in a while? The guys share their thoughts before breaking down the Chargers’ win over the Vikings — did the return of Joe Alt and Khalil Mack make this team look different? Then it’s time for a little Trick or Treat talk — are Bo …

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Expensive Basketball with Shea Serrano 51:20

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Jim welcomes New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano to discuss his latest book, Expensive Basketball. Jim and Shea start by defining what "expensive basketball" actually means and debating whether Shawn Kemp or Dominque Wilkins had the most expensive in-game dunks (3:50). Next, they dive into how Shea conducted the research behind the book …

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#214 Chelmsford City FC: Premier League by 2038 | Spencer Gore 39:45

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Welcome to episode 214 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Spencer Gore – founder and CEO of Gorely Group and the owner & chairman of Chelmsford City Football Club. He is also the founder and CEO of EMJ (European Medical Journal) & AMJ (American Medical Journal) and EMJ Learnings. We spoke about: The power of daily visualization Why proc…

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NFL Week 8 Betting Picks: Don't be quick to ride the Ravens & other heavy favorites 45:01

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It was a great Week 7 for NFL bettors with many heavy favorites covering the spread. Will that happen again in Week 8? The Ravens, Eagles, Falcons, Patriots and Bills are laying a touchdown on Sunday. But Gilberto and Victor will explain why the Bears, Giants and Panthers are live dogs. Also, they'll break down Vikings vs. Chargers for Thursday Nig…

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Are the Seahawks & Lions the NFC’s Best Teams? | Jaxon Smith-Njigba Rising as WR1 1:14:03

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The Four Compas are back to break down all things Week 7 of the NFL season! 🔥 Monday Night Football gave us two big matchups — but what did we really learn? Did the Lions prove they’re the best team in the NFC, or are the Buccaneers just too banged up to be judged fairly? And is Jared Goff holding Detroit back from reaching that next level? Then, e…

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Robert Horry with Neil Paine 1:32:51

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Jim is joined by sportswriter Neil Paine to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Robert Horry. First, Jim and Neil cover Horry's role on seven NBA championship teams (12:15). Next, they take a deep dive into the many clutch playoff shots of Horry's career and attempt to decide which one was the most memorable (22:25). Finally, t…

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#213 How Sporty Group Is Transforming Sports Media | Elias Gallego, VP 44:25

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Welcome to episode 213 of Sports Management Podcast. Todays guest is Elias Gallego – the VP of Business Development, Marketing and Media at Sporty Group and Football.com We spoke about: The sports media landscape Expanding to Latin America, Africa and more Balancing brand consistency across media, betting, entertainment and tech Elias' journey thro…

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NFL Week 7 betting odds & predictions: Raiders bettor wins $500K vs Titans 51:29

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Gilberto Manzano shares how a high roller bet north of $500,000 on the Raiders moneyline against the Titans last week. Would you make this bet if you had the money? Gilberto asks Victor before they share their NFL Week 7 betting picks. They'll discuss Lions vs. Buccaneers and so many other games on the Week 7 schedule. Join this NFL betting show fo…

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Justin Herbert Magic Powers Chargers | Rams Handle Short-Handed Ravens | Chiefs Back on Track 1:08:00

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The Compas are back with a full slate of Lunes Live reactions from another wild Sunday of NFL action! Justin Herbert pulled off another miraculous throw under pressure to set up the Chargers’ win over the Dolphins. At 4-2 and atop the AFC West — are the Chargers officially back? The Rams took care of a short-handed Ravens squad but lost Puka Nacua …

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Oscar "Heavy" Johnson with Adam Darowski 1:02:30

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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski of Sports Reference to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former Negro League slugger Oscar "Heavy" Johnson. First, they cover how the Negro Leagues valued defense more than any other baseball league and why that may explain Johnson not being as famous as his contemporaries (14:52). Next, they discuss Johnson'…

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#212 Future of Sports Hospitality & Global Fan Experiences | Ed Horne - COO, On Location 23:21

2M ago23:21

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Welcome to episode 212 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Ed Horne – the Chief Operating Officer at On Location – a sports hospitality company set to deliver premium experiences. Ed has a long background in sports industry and he has worked for organizations like the NHL, NFL, 160over90 before joining On Location. Ed has been instrument…

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Periodista Mario Murillo, Mexodus Musical, Pedro Juan design 26:04

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Professor/Journalist Mario Murillo talks about the upcoming elections & the importance of a free press; fashion designer Pedro Juan on art and Latin heritage; the creators of Mexodus and the untold story of black slaves escaping to Mexico to be free.

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Stop being a square: Take the points with Falcons, Bears, Giants | NFL Week 6 betting odds, picks 46:37

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The Compas have you covered for everything NFL betting in Week 6. Gilberto Manzano and Victor Corona break down the lines for Lions vs. Chiefs and 49ers vs. Buccaneers. Also, don't fall for it two weeks in a row. Once again, the Rams are laying more than a touchdown against a banged-up team. Last week, the Rams lost to the shorthanded 49ers. Now, t…