Episodes

  • September 20, 2024 – Biscuits, Apples, Peaches, Talent Fees, and Kombucha
    Sep 24 2024

    Mike can't resist a low-hanging Dad Joke before Braly kicks off The Blitz by breaking down the latest NIL news in his adopted state of Georgia; a discussion about the latest "talent fee" being implemented at Tennessee and what that means for revenue sharing; and the guys share their Cover X from this week including Daniel's take on an NIL Collective's new kombucha. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on September 19, 2024.

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    26 mins
  • September 13, 2024 – Live from Camp OD at Lied Lodge
    Sep 17 2024

    The Blitzers are back in town and live on location from the Arbor Day Farm and Lied Lodge in Nebraska City along with the rest of the Opendorse crew for "Camp OD". Braly and Daniel break down some of the key takeaways from the latest House v. NCAA Settlement hearing and the guys share their Cover X from this week. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on September 12, 2024.

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    19 mins
  • September 6, 2024 – $40k Olives + an interview with UCLA QB Chase Griffin
    Sep 10 2024

    Daniel is out on location in Los Angeles to help with the launch of the 1919 Players Fund, a new agency founded by Chase Griffin, and snags a quick interview with the UCLA quarterback. Meanwhile, Braly and Mike hold things down on the pod to talk about cost-saving measures...but all Braly wants to talk about are olives 🫒. Plus the guys share their Cover X from this week and Mike one-ups Braly. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on September 5, 2024.

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    24 mins
  • August 30, 2024 – Conditional Formatting & On-Field Logos with Jared Thomas, Executive Director of Bleeding Blue For Good and Storrs Central
    Sep 3 2024

    Braly and Daniel recap the Opendorse 'Road to Glory' webinar; we break down some NIL Collective contract conditions specifically related to injuries; Jared Thomas, Executive Director of Bleeding Blue For Good and Storrs Central, becomes the first guest of The NIL Blitz Podcast that isn't an Opendorse employee and joins the pod to talk about the news that Storrs Central made this week in becoming the first NIL Collective to secure an on-field logo; and the guys share their Cover X (or Cover Z?) from this week. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on August 29, 2024.

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    30 mins
  • August 23, 2024 – Cap Management with Benefits
    Aug 27 2024

    Braly, Daniel, and Mike reflect on the official publication of the podcast; we break down the concept of "Other Benefits" for cap management; Opendorse announced a video game-themed webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 28 featuring co-founder Blake Lawrence on a 'Road to Glory' as an athletic director managing revenue sharing; and the guys share their Cover X from this week. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on August 21, 2024.

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    20 mins
  • August 16, 2024 – Hello, My Name is NIL General Manager
    Aug 20 2024

    There's no shortage of NIL-related news this week as the industry continues to digest a new future for college athletics following the House Settlement. This week we break down the importance and role of NIL GMs, the "NIT of College Football" that could be coming, and Our Weekly Cover X!

    Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami

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    32 mins
  • Introducing the NIL Blitz Podcast
    Aug 20 2024

    Introducing the NIL Blitz Podcast – a weekly digest of the top Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) headlines in the college sports industry. Hosted by Braly Keller, Director of NIL & Business Insights at Opendorse, and Daniel Pearson, NIL Collective Partnership Manager at Opendorse. Produced by Mike Murakami, Director of NIL Collectives at Opendorse.

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    11 mins
  • August 9, 2024 – We're Talking About Practice?
    Aug 16 2024

    As excitement grows for the upcoming football season, NIL activity has ramped up. Listen as we dive into NIL Collectives capitalizing on football practices, "Pitbull Stadium" and naming rights, and our weekly Cover X!

    Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami

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    19 mins