Tom Read - VP of Strategy & Partnerships at Spalk

This week, it's episode 50 of The Wormcast. Tom Read, VP of Strategy & Partnerships at Spalk joins the show. We talk about how Spalk has carved their position in the new world of sports production with their unique virtual commentary studio operation. They're provide multiple language commentary for Hockey Night in Canada, World Rugby and FIBA events through their technology. We also get into the NFT world, why it's exploded so fast in recent days, streaming the hope for tier 2 and tier 3 sports events and a lot more. Enjoy!

Topics discussed: 1:45 Intro into Spalk and what service they provide rights holders 7:00 Spalk's mutiple language commentary options for Hockey Night in Canada 14:50 Inside the production process at Spalk 19:30 Investment from Greg Norman 25:45 Collectibles in the NFT world and where does it fit in sponsorship-wise 30:00 Will replay rights bt NFT's golden moment? 34:10 Streaming - the hope for tier 2 and tier 3 sports leagues 38:45 The Manningcast and how other broadcasters will creat different ways to keep eyeballs on their events. 42:00 Betting sites obtaining clip rights from leagues for their apps 45:00 Clubhouse, Greenroom and the future of social audio.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.spalk.tv

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