Jody Avirgan

Podcast Host & Producer; Former Professional Ultimate Frisbee Player and Coach; Founder of Roulette Productions

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Jody Avirgan Biography

Podcaster and lifelong competitive athlete Jody Avirgan offers memorable lessons in creating team culture - drawing on what he's learned from playing with and covering top athletes - to help you achieve success as an individual, and by working together. Jody Avirgan is the host of the show "Good Sport" from the TED Audio Collective, the Radiotopia show "This Day In Esoteric Political History," and serves as story editor and executive producer for a number of projects including "The Run" from MLB and Audacy, "The Line" from Dan Taberski and Apple Podcasts, Adam McKay’s "Death at the Wing" from Hyperobject Industries, and "Oprahdemics" from Radiotopia. Previously, he ran and hosted "30 for 30 Podcasts," part of ESPN Films and was a producer at WNYC radio, working with shows including "On The Media," "Marketplace," "Freakonomics," and "99% Invisible." Avirgan is the founder of Roulette Productions and developed FiveThirtyEight Podcasts, which covered politics, pop culture, and how data affects our lives.

Avirgan’s shows and series consistently reach large audiences, finding their way to the top of the iTunes charts and receiving critical acclaim. He is also organizer of the Pro-Democracy Podcast Coalition, a network of podcasts who have committed to sharing messages about protecting our democracy and reducing political corruption. Avirgan has spoken for groups including IAB Upfronts, TEDx, Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, and more. He serves as a podcast judge for the Webbys and mentors for New York's podcast certification program.

In addition to his podcasting career, Avirgan is a fluent Spanish speaker, a former professional Ultimate Frisbee player and coach, and is highly active in diverse audio projects. He is a regular host on the Hark podcast discovery app for "Hark Daily" and hosts the comedy and storytelling series "Ask Roulette," now a newsletter. He recommends podcasts as part of the Sunday Long Read newsletter and contributes significantly to the field of audio media.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2024.

Jody Avirgan Speaking Topics

  • Jody Avirgan is a Skilled Host & Moderator

    With a slate of projects with WNYC, FiveThirtyEight, ESPN, and with TED, Jody Avirgan developed a lane as a fair, lively, curious moderator and seasoned interviewer on a wide range of subjects, from politics to media and culture and beyond. He has extensive experience producing powerful conversations with top athletes and coaches, politicians, and more. Jody brings his unique perspective and instinct for comedy to every engaging conversation and panel • keeping the audience on the edge of their seats (and not checking their phones).

  • Life Lessons from the World of Sports

    With humor and actionable insight, Jody Avirgan breaks down his top life lessons from the world of sports. Known for his sports podcasts with ESPN, MLB, and TED, Jody shares lessons he’s learned from talking to the best coaches and athletes in the game. From his favorite and least favorite sports cliches – and what we can learn from them – to how to become stronger team players and leaders through success-focused strategies, this motivational talk will have your team or organization ready to win, together.

  • How To Get Your Team On The Carousel of Culture

    In this talk, podcaster and former ultimate frisbee player & coach Jody Avirgan shares how to determine the best culture for your team. Offering lessons in balancing individual success and collective achievement, Jody engages every audience with motivational storytelling, anecdotes from greats, and takeaways applicable to any team.

Jody Avirgan Videos

  • Jody Avirgan learned everything from sports | How to Be a Better Human
    When it comes to sports, it might seem like there are two kinds of people. Those who are religious about their love for the game and those who only...

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Jody Avirgan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Jody Avirgan is a Skilled Host & Moderator, Life Lessons from the World of Sports and How To Get Your Team On The Carousel of Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jody Avirgan for your event is available upon request. Jody Avirgan generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Cameron McCormick, Daniel Cormier, The Nourse Twins and Ian Happ. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jody Avirgan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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