Mar 28, 2023
Outside The Boards™ (OTB™) is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Season Three presented by the United States Polo Association. Episode 1 of Season Three is planned for release in late March 2023
The OTB™ Podcast was created with the goal of introducing listeners to people, places and stories and to provide a unique behind-the-scenes perspective of the sport of polo that breaks all the common stereotypes. The podcast discusses key issues affecting the sport today and includes the constructive sharing of ideas, insights, solutions and best case studies for the purpose of advancing polo globally. The podcast will have honest conversations with polo industry leaders, enthusiasts and awe-inspiring people who make this sport great and fun to be around.
“Season One and Two of Outside The Boards™ were a tremendous success,” says OTB™ founder and podcast host, Danny O’Leary. “To date, nearly 7,000 people have tuned in to listen to the nearly 20 episodes on as many as 30 diferent directories, including Spotify, Pandora and YouTube. We received great praise and feedback from our interviewed guests and listeners. The OTB™ Podcast goals remain the same by continuing to educate, entertain and popularize the sport of polo.”
OTB™ Podcast’s Season Three will kick-off with eight episodes featuring interviews with well-known personalities and industry leaders.
Episode #1: Brandon Phillips – Polo For Life
Episode #2: Chris Green – United States Polo Association COO & In-House Counsel
Episode #3: Jennifer Luttrell Benardoni – Cotterel Polo Farm
Episode #4: Louis Devaleix – La Fe Polo Team Owner
Episode #5: Jeff Hall – Professional Polo Player & Hall of Famer
Episode #6: Alex Taylor – Federation of International Polo CEO
Episode #7: Tim Gannon – National Polo Center Hospitality Operations Chairman, discussing the Wellington Polo Tour
Episode #8: La Fe Women’s Polo Team – 2023 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Champions
Each episode is approximately 60 to 70 minutes in length and also includes a brief segment that discusses issues and solutions affecting the business and marketing of polo. The podcast will be distributed and accessible on popular podcast host sites, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and others, or by visiting and subscribing to outsidetheboards.com.
“The USPA is looking forward to partnering with Outside the Boards this season,” shared USPA Executive Director of Communications, Matt Baran. “We are thrilled at the opportunity to expand our reach, grow the sport polo, educate newcomers, and share our passion with the world through a different media platform.”
To inquire about the OTB™ Podcast and sponsorship opportunities, or recommend interview guests, topics, etc., please email OTB™ at info@outsidetheboards.com.
Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.
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