Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/sports-and-stars The worlds of sports and showbiz collide! Featuring in-depth chats with top athletes, entertainers, and industry insiders - all with a Las Vegas twist. © 2026 Alexis Levi c8b560ca-4de7-52e0-8578-a5cf0a1f6637 no en Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:06 -0700 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:01:16 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/aHjDIQ7pu-A25FOZWrIOeoZFtM9dHIbUzI5M7mwPIKg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMjcz/ZWM1MTZjODg3OWE3/NTZkZmVhODY3ZTAx/NzZmNy5qcGc.jpg episodic Alexis Levi The worlds of sports and showbiz collide! Featuring in-depth chats with top athletes, entertainers, and industry insiders - all with a Las Vegas twist. The worlds of sports and showbiz collide. sports, stars, Las Vegas, athletes, athletics, entertainment, TV, television, film, media, Hollywood, industry, insider, talk show, chat, conversation Alexis Levi No No 6 6 From Overseas Courts to the NBA Sideline: Tyler Larson Joins Mom Alexis Levi to Recount His Seven-Year Pro Career, Two ACL Comebacks, Golden State Warriors Experience, and Community-First Coaching Philosophy at the University of Utah full 1b095806-620b-474e-a46b-e61b9369a293 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22ab625b Alexis Levi interviews her son Tyler Larson about his seven-year professional basketball career overseas (Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Belgium, Italy, Russia), overcoming two ACL injuries at University of South Dakota to become conference rebounding leader and first-team selection, transitioning to coaching roles with Golden State Warriors/Santa Cruz Warriors where he worked with Steph Curry and Steve Kerr, then joining University of Utah as assistant coach/director of player personnel under former college coach Craig Smith, winning a Community Service Award for extensive outreach work including partnering with Team Impact to support a young cancer patient, emphasizing basketball as a lifestyle requiring role model responsibility and community engagement.

]]> Alexis Levi interviews her son Tyler Larson about his seven-year professional basketball career overseas (Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Belgium, Italy, Russia), overcoming two ACL injuries at University of South Dakota to become conference rebounding leader and first-team selection, transitioning to coaching roles with Golden State Warriors/Santa Cruz Warriors where he worked with Steph Curry and Steve Kerr, then joining University of Utah as assistant coach/director of player personnel under former college coach Craig Smith, winning a Community Service Award for extensive outreach work including partnering with Team Impact to support a young cancer patient, emphasizing basketball as a lifestyle requiring role model responsibility and community engagement.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 Alexis Levi Alexis Levi 1781 Alexis Levi interviews her son Tyler Larson about his seven-year professional basketball career overseas (Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Belgium, Italy, Russia), overcoming two ACL injuries at University of South Dakota to become conference rebounding leader and first-team selection, transitioning to coaching roles with Golden State Warriors/Santa Cruz Warriors where he worked with Steph Curry and Steve Kerr, then joining University of Utah as assistant coach/director of player personnel under former college coach Craig Smith, winning a Community Service Award for extensive outreach work including partnering with Team Impact to support a young cancer patient, emphasizing basketball as a lifestyle requiring role model responsibility and community engagement.

]]> sports, stars, Las Vegas, athletes, athletics, entertainment, TV, television, film, media, Hollywood, industry, insider, talk show, chat, conversation No 5 5 Championing Generosity in Sports: Alexis Levi and Roy Kessel Advance Philanthropy, Social Impact, and Athlete-Driven Community Change full b9c3896a-294e-465d-8805-9d9e931f524a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c25e67e Alexis Levi discusses sports philanthropy with Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy shares his background in sports business and the network's mission to support athletes and sports organizations in community service. They highlight a Super Bowl event addressing food insecurity and the importance of living generously. Roy emphasizes the network's annual conference in Chicago, featuring keynotes from Lee Steinberg and Kevin Martinez, focusing on social entrepreneurship and youth sports engagement. Alexis and Roy discuss the network's local impact and the significance of athletes giving back post-career.

]]> Alexis Levi discusses sports philanthropy with Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy shares his background in sports business and the network's mission to support athletes and sports organizations in community service. They highlight a Super Bowl event addressing food insecurity and the importance of living generously. Roy emphasizes the network's annual conference in Chicago, featuring keynotes from Lee Steinberg and Kevin Martinez, focusing on social entrepreneurship and youth sports engagement. Alexis and Roy discuss the network's local impact and the significance of athletes giving back post-career.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0800 Alexis Levi Alexis Levi 1142 Alexis Levi discusses sports philanthropy with Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy shares his background in sports business and the network's mission to support athletes and sports organizations in community service. They highlight a Super Bowl event addressing food insecurity and the importance of living generously. Roy emphasizes the network's annual conference in Chicago, featuring keynotes from Lee Steinberg and Kevin Martinez, focusing on social entrepreneurship and youth sports engagement. Alexis and Roy discuss the network's local impact and the significance of athletes giving back post-career.

]]> sports, stars, Las Vegas, athletes, athletics, entertainment, TV, television, film, media, Hollywood, industry, insider, talk show, chat, conversation No 4 4 Las Vegas Opens $16.4M Training Facility, Expands Career Pathways in Advanced Industries and Community Revitalization full 00b7c0f1-1f4b-47b6-aba2-391a7b818ce0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b2e201f This episode discusses the ribbon-cutting of a new 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Las Vegas, funded by a $16.4 million grant. The project, led by Edward Thompson, aims to provide job training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and construction trades. Notable attendees included Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Chandra Summers, Chancellor Matt McNair, and US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. The facility is part of a broader revitalization plan to bridge inner-city communities to higher education and career opportunities, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. The program also highlights the growing sports and entertainment industry in Las Vegas, emphasizing the need for educational programs to support career opportunities in these sectors.

]]> This episode discusses the ribbon-cutting of a new 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Las Vegas, funded by a $16.4 million grant. The project, led by Edward Thompson, aims to provide job training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and construction trades. Notable attendees included Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Chandra Summers, Chancellor Matt McNair, and US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. The facility is part of a broader revitalization plan to bridge inner-city communities to higher education and career opportunities, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. The program also highlights the growing sports and entertainment industry in Las Vegas, emphasizing the need for educational programs to support career opportunities in these sectors.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700 Alexis Levi Alexis Levi 1239 This episode discusses the ribbon-cutting of a new 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Las Vegas, funded by a $16.4 million grant. The project, led by Edward Thompson, aims to provide job training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and construction trades. Notable attendees included Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Chandra Summers, Chancellor Matt McNair, and US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. The facility is part of a broader revitalization plan to bridge inner-city communities to higher education and career opportunities, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. The program also highlights the growing sports and entertainment industry in Las Vegas, emphasizing the need for educational programs to support career opportunities in these sectors.

]]> sports, stars, Las Vegas, athletes, athletics, entertainment, TV, television, film, media, Hollywood, industry, insider, talk show, chat, conversation No 3 3 Monty Buckley Reflects on His Basketball Journey, NIL Era, and Building Wealth Beyond the Court full 1cdcd0d9-9ac3-442d-9efb-a6e09f157412 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bc03654 Alexis Levi interviews Monty Buckley about his journey from Sacramento to becoming an NBA player. Monty attended Christian Brothers High School and the University of California, Berkeley, where he played basketball. Despite not being drafted, he played in the CBA and later coached with Jason Kidd in Milwaukee. Monty discusses the evolving landscape of basketball, including the impact of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) policy and the increased competition among athletes. He also shares his current work with young athletes and his role in a private equity firm, emphasizing the importance of hard work, sacrifice, and building generational wealth.

]]> Alexis Levi interviews Monty Buckley about his journey from Sacramento to becoming an NBA player. Monty attended Christian Brothers High School and the University of California, Berkeley, where he played basketball. Despite not being drafted, he played in the CBA and later coached with Jason Kidd in Milwaukee. Monty discusses the evolving landscape of basketball, including the impact of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) policy and the increased competition among athletes. He also shares his current work with young athletes and his role in a private equity firm, emphasizing the importance of hard work, sacrifice, and building generational wealth.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 Alexis Levi Alexis Levi 1507 Alexis Levi interviews Monty Buckley about his journey from Sacramento to becoming an NBA player. Monty attended Christian Brothers High School and the University of California, Berkeley, where he played basketball. Despite not being drafted, he played in the CBA and later coached with Jason Kidd in Milwaukee. Monty discusses the evolving landscape of basketball, including the impact of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) policy and the increased competition among athletes. He also shares his current work with young athletes and his role in a private equity firm, emphasizing the importance of hard work, sacrifice, and building generational wealth.

]]> sports, stars, Las Vegas, athletes, athletics, entertainment, TV, television, film, media, Hollywood, industry, insider, talk show, chat, conversation No 2 2 Greg Gettinger Expands eSports Tennis and Prepares for World Championship in Las Vegas full 40b3505c-23c2-48a6-b179-f95906b402df https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cec58d9 Alexis Levi discusses eSports tennis with Greg Gettinger from Austria. Greg explains the origins of eSports tennis, which began as a research project at the Technical University in Vienna to improve tennis techniques using virtual reality. The game requires a Meta Quest headset and a good Wi-Fi connection. Greg highlights the inclusivity of the game, with over 200,000 players worldwide. The World eSports Tennis Championship will be held in Las Vegas on September 10, featuring 16 players from global qualifiers and national leagues. The event will include virtual tournaments, physical finals, and streaming for global audiences.

]]> Alexis Levi discusses eSports tennis with Greg Gettinger from Austria. Greg explains the origins of eSports tennis, which began as a research project at the Technical University in Vienna to improve tennis techniques using virtual reality. The game requires a Meta Quest headset and a good Wi-Fi connection. Greg highlights the inclusivity of the game, with over 200,000 players worldwide. The World eSports Tennis Championship will be held in Las Vegas on September 10, featuring 16 players from global qualifiers and national leagues. The event will include virtual tournaments, physical finals, and streaming for global audiences.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700 Alexis Levi Alexis Levi 1330 Alexis Levi discusses eSports tennis with Greg Gettinger from Austria. Greg explains the origins of eSports tennis, which began as a research project at the Technical University in Vienna to improve tennis techniques using virtual reality. The game requires a Meta Quest headset and a good Wi-Fi connection. Greg highlights the inclusivity of the game, with over 200,000 players worldwide. The World eSports Tennis Championship will be held in Las Vegas on September 10, featuring 16 players from global qualifiers and national leagues. The event will include virtual tournaments, physical finals, and streaming for global audiences.

]]> sports, stars, Las Vegas, athletes, athletics, entertainment, TV, television, film, media, Hollywood, industry, insider, talk show, chat, conversation No 1 1 From DJ to Doctor: Charlie Mac on Music, TV Success, and Industry Insights full 9b65953f-7c7a-4564-bc74-8073d6943be6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55858a39 Charlie Mac, a renowned music producer, discussed his journey from a young DJ in a small city to a successful producer with over 7,600 registered titles and a catalog of 10,000 music pieces. He highlighted his work in placing music on major TV shows like "Love and Hip Hop" and his diverse genre expertise, including country and classical music. Mac also shared his upcoming projects, including a new Christmas movie and his recent honor of receiving two doctorates in philosophy. He emphasized the importance of business knowledge in the music industry and his plans to teach a course at UNLV.

]]> Charlie Mac, a renowned music producer, discussed his journey from a young DJ in a small city to a successful producer with over 7,600 registered titles and a catalog of 10,000 music pieces. He highlighted his work in placing music on major TV shows like "Love and Hip Hop" and his diverse genre expertise, including country and classical music. Mac also shared his upcoming projects, including a new Christmas movie and his recent honor of receiving two doctorates in philosophy. He emphasized the importance of business knowledge in the music industry and his plans to teach a course at UNLV.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0800 Alexis Levi Alexis Levi 1798 Charlie Mac, a renowned music producer, discussed his journey from a young DJ in a small city to a successful producer with over 7,600 registered titles and a catalog of 10,000 music pieces. He highlighted his work in placing music on major TV shows like "Love and Hip Hop" and his diverse genre expertise, including country and classical music. Mac also shared his upcoming projects, including a new Christmas movie and his recent honor of receiving two doctorates in philosophy. He emphasized the importance of business knowledge in the music industry and his plans to teach a course at UNLV.

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