Episode 10 - Farrell Sports Business Podcast host Matt Farrell varies from the interview format temporarily to share 10 reasons why he is excited for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. He discusses the location of Paris, the time zone advantage for North American and European audiences, the growth of women's sports, the popularity of women's basketball, the star-studded lineup of NBC's coverage, the accessibility of the games through various platforms, the presence of the Paralympics on TikTok, the strength of the big three sports (track, swimming, and gymnastics), the addition of breakdancing as a new sport, and the power of the Olympics to unite people.

Chapters
00:00 Intro: 10 Reasons to Be Excited for Paris Olympic Games
01:39 1. Paris as a Location and Time Zone
02:54 2. Growth of Women's Sports
03:28 3. Growth of Women's Basketball
04:21 4. NBC's Marketing Machine
05:28 5. NBC Wall-to-Wall Coverage
06:07 6. TikTok Trend About Olympics
07:26 7. Paralympic TikTok Account
08:57 8. Strength of Track, Swimming and Gymnastics
10:36 9. New Sport Additions Including Breakdancing
12:08 10. Power of the Olympic Movement to Unite
12:10 10. Power of the Olympics to Unite
13:11 What's Next for Farrell Sports Business Podcast
14:30 Snazzy Music Out

Takeaways

- The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games have several exciting aspects, including the location of Paris and the time zone advantage for North American and European audiences.
- The growth of women's sports and the popularity of women's basketball provide a unique opportunity for the Olympics to showcase gender balance and female athletes.
- NBC's coverage of the games, featuring a star-studded lineup and a focus on entertainment, adds to the overall appeal and accessibility of the event.
- The inclusion of the Paralympics on TikTok and the Paralympics' ability to balance seriousness with humor contribute to increased interest and engagement.
- The strength of the big three sports (track, swimming, and gymnastics), the addition of breakdancing as a new sport, and the power of the Olympics to unite people further enhance the excitement surrounding the games.

Intro Song: All World
Artist: JMPSCR

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