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Sep 2023
32m 5s

From Sports to Hollywood With Casey Wass...

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Matt is joined by Casey Wasserman, chairman and CEO of Wasserman and chairperson of the LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They discuss Casey’s jump into the traditional entertainment business after purchasing Brillstein Entertainment Partners and what it means for the future of Wasserman, if we will continue to see consolidation in the management field, his thoughts on the ongoing strikes, as well as his vision for the L.A. Olympics in 2028.


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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Casey Wasserman


Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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