With the margins between success and failure becoming ever finer in professional sport, you need to know that you have every aspect of performance covered. Nobody knows that more than Strength and Conditioning coach Scott MacIntosh. In recent years Scott has used his expertise to help South Africa's best mixed martial artists break onto international stages, and in this conversation he and Ben explore this, along with the general benefits that everyday people can incorporate into life.
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Exposing the darker side of high performance in sport, Clinton van der Berg’s new book 'Guns and Needles' makes for a compelling conversation in this episode. He and Ben discuss the reasons why and how some athletes cut corners, and what this means within sport as a whole.
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Being a sports fan isn't what it used to be. The impact of the smartphone has allowed fans a world of fan opportunities in the digital realm which Ben unpacks with MD of Nielsen Sports Africa Jean Willers. The two discuss the international trends driving the future of digital fan activity. How the South African market is trying to keep pace with this, and what the future looks like for teams, brands and players as the needs of digital fandom continues to evolve.
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In this episode, Ben welcomes Kuhle ‘Kooks’ Sonkosi to studio to discuss the state of school sports - tackling the traditional sport of rugby and its pull across the country, through to understanding the popularity of emerging sports like basketball. The two discuss how SuperSport’s focused investment in this realm is creating a great deal of positives for the youth of SA going forward.
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Nqobile Ndlovu from Cash N Sport joins Ben to talk about just that in this episode. Breaking down the money behind bidding for and securing Rugby World Cups, Jake Paul's inclusion in sport's richest list, the financial importance of SA rugby moving north, Saudi golf money, and the gender pay gap. We get to the bottom of all of that here.
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MKT tells us why Manchester United will take another five years to recover their past glories. Is Sadio Mane now a certified legend? Is Kepa a keeper? Ryan reveals the most followed person on Instagram and it's not a shocker. The MKT Show is off to America... for more details follow us on themktshow.com.
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Following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's acrimonious exit from Arsenal to Barcelona, MKT gives us a list of the five biggest mavericks from the modern game. The FA Cup is upon us and the team goes through the fixtures which are coming up. Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff are making their presence felt, even at the FIA, will Sir Lewis return to the track in 2022? Join The MKT Show Live on Tik Tok for the #AFCON2021 Final Watch Along! Are Hotels better than Airbnb especially for affairs?
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MKT tells us why Mikel Arteta and Edu should be given a break for the lack of incoming transfer activity in January at Arsenal FC. Are Chelsea Football Club a scarier proposition than ever for those involved in the Premier League or should they have signed players in January? Is Ousmane Dembele at fault for the current impasse, or are Barcelona FC in full self destruct mode? Remember to join The MKT Show on Tik Tok for Live #AFCON2021 Watch Alongs. For more information go to themktshow.com.
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What does the incoming transfer of Luis Diaz mean for Liverpool and Mo Salah? MKT tells us why Man United, Spurs and Arsenal should all be frightened by Newcastle and their new ownership group especially after their magnificent January Transfer Window. Can Dele Alli be saved by Frank Lampard or have his personal demons grown so large that Football cannot save him? Can money make you a better person? Join The MKT Show on Tik Tok for the Semi Finals of #AFCON2021. #WhereAllFansPlay #AfricanFootball
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AFCON 2021 has become an excitement factory as the quarter finals have drawn to a close, Ryan's Morocco got a rude awakening. Is Rafa Nadal the greatest tennis player ever now? Why is West African Football so dominant in Africa? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left Arsenal in acrimonious fashion just like Mesut Ozil did, is Mikel Arteta right to see off another talented star without compromise? Frank Lamaprd is now Everton Manager, is this a good gamble for both parties? The MKT Show website is live and along with VW Amarok and Seabelo Senatla, we proudly present a podcast series called "Know Your Power!" For more details visit themktshow.com.
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