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   8 May 2026 · 22 min

   Steve Stoute Sounds Off On Stephen A. Smith, Drake, Jay-Z & Why Fame Is Winning

   Steve Stoute – aka “The Commissioner”-- joins Rich Kleiman for the newest episode of Boardroom Talks for a raw, unfiltered conversation on culture, music, and the rise of fame over talent. From getting his nickname from Nas to advising icons like Jay-Z and Jimmy Iovine, Stoute breaks down how hip-hop reshaped business, and where things are headed next. He explains why “fame doesn’t need talent anymore,” and how that shift is changing everything from music to media to personal branding.

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   10 Apr 2026 · 19 min

   Livvy Dunne Reveals How She's Building Her Business Empire

   Livvy Dunne opens up like never before in this raw, in-depth conversation for Boardroom’s April Cover Story about her rise from a relentless young gymnast in New Jersey to one of the most influential college athletes in America. From training in her childhood living room with “no off switch” to competing for LSU and helping deliver a national championship, Dunne breaks down the sacrifice, discipline, and obsession that shaped her path. She also reveals how she turned NIL into a personal empire – building massive social media influence, landing major equity deals, and redefining what it means…

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   24 Dec 2025 · 19 min

   For Mark Jackson, Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden Still Hits Different

   Mark Jackson sits down with Rich Kleiman to reflect on the history and spotlight of NBA games on Christmas as a player, a coach, and a fan in a very special conversation, presented by State Farm®. Jackson discusses the commitment it takes as a player to weather the holidays and the sacrifice everyone on the business side makes in forgoing family for hoops on Christmas Day. He explains why Patrick Ewing stands alone as the greatest Knick of all time, breaking down leadership, toughness, and what Ewing represented to New York basketball. Jackson also revisits his time coaching the Golden State…

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   29 Nov 2025 · 44 min

   Andrew Ross Sorkin on Oprah, Elon Musk, AI, and the Next Big Stock Market Crash

   Andrew Ross Sorkin has spent his career following the money to understand everything — from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, from media to AI. A journalist who never set out to be one, Sorkin built DealBook into the Super Bowl of business journalism, turning curiosity into empire-building. In Boardroom's October Cover Story, he shares how an overheard word such as “internet” landed him at The New York Times, how he approaches interviews like a tennis rally rather than a serve, and why Oprah remains his white whale. Through stories of Too Big to Fail, the 1929 crash, and the coming AI…

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   13 Nov 2025 · 24 min

   Eugene Remm on Scaling the Right Way: 'You Can’t Fake Hospitality'

   Eugene Remm, co-founder of Catch Hospitality Group, joins Rich Kleiman on Boardroom Talks to share how he built one of the most recognizable restaurant brands in the world without losing authenticity or the soul that made it special. From his early days as a nightlife promoter in New York to creating a global hospitality empire, Remm discusses the lessons learned along the way, from scaling culture and consistency to building teams based on trust and communication. He also opens up about leadership, patience in business, and why true hospitality is something you can’t fake. Watch as Remm…

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   3 Sep 2025 · 25 min

   US Open Champion Aryna Sabalenka Is Defending Her Title

   Reigning US Open champion and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reflects on her breakout year in an exclusive Boardroom Cover Story interview with co-founder Rich Kleiman. Following her first Grand Slam win last September, Sabalenka has emerged as one of the most dominant and recognizable figures in tennis, and she opens up about the pressure of defending her US Open title, the emotional rollercoaster of elite competition, and the personal growth that comes with life at the top. She discusses the challenges of winning over American crowds during high-stakes matches like her victory against Jessica…

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   7 Aug 2025 · 49 min

   Insider’s Guide To NYC Nightlife with Will Makris

   Will Makris, one of the founders of New York City’s most exclusive members clubs, Zero Bond, joins Rich Kleiman and Boardroom to discuss what’s happening in NYC’s bustling nightlife. With notable patrons such as Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and the Kardashians, Makris has his pulse directly on the pulse of New York City Nightlife. They discuss Makris’s involvement in the White Party, and how he built a hospitality juggernaut in one of the City That Never Sleeps. In this conversation, The NYC restauranter shares how being in the right place at the right time served as a launching pad to his…

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   6 Aug 2025 · 52 min

   Michael Rubin on Building Fanatics Into a Billion-Dollar Empire

   In this exclusive interview, Michael Rubin — founder and CEO of Fanatics — shares the remarkable journey behind building one of the most powerful companies in sports and e-commerce. He tells the story of his journey to becoming a billionaire entrepreneur with deep ties to the NBA, NFL, and global athletes & musicians like Tom Brady & Travis Scott. Rubin opens up about the mindset, hustle, and pivotal moments that shaped his path. Rubin discusses how he scaled Fanatics into a sports merchandising giant, and the key business principles he lives by. He also dives into leadership lessons,…

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   6 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

   Spike Lee on the Knicks, Highest 2 Lowest, Denzel, A$AP Rocky, & His Legendary Film Career

   Few icons represent New York City like Spike Lee — award-winning director, cultural force, Knicks superfan, and the visionary behind Do The Right Thing. In this exclusive Boardroom May Cover Story, Spike sits down with Co-Founder Rich Kleiman for a powerful conversation covering: The meaning behind May 19th — Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, the anniversary of Do The Right Thing, and the Cannes premiere of his latest film Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington & A$AP Rocky.

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    6 Aug 2025 · 38 min

    Francisco Lindor on Juan Soto, Mets Pressure, & The Future Of MLB

    New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sits down with Rich Kleiman to talk about the pressure of playing in New York, the blockbuster addition of Juan Soto and his $756M contract, and why the Mets might finally be taking over the city.