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Hosted by Rich Lenkov · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 120 episodes
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Join personalities from SERMA (Sports & Entertainment Risk Management Alliance) for insightful discussions on a variety of trending and important topics in claims facing the industry.
Rich Lenkov hosts THE SERMAPOD, a sports show with 120 episodes published.
In Episode 121 of SERMAPod, Rich Lenkov is joined by David Seifer of Bilzin Sumberg, lead counsel to the Miami Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. David takes us behind the scenes of one of the world’s largest sp
️ The first installment of The SERMAPOD Crossover: What My Sports & Entertainment Background Taught Me About Risk is released! SERMA Founder & CEO Rich Lenkov sits down with Jamie Bruhn Claims Supervisor and musician to
Guest host Virginia Pederson is joined by three-time Olympic champion, civil rights attorney, and Champion Women founder Nancy Hogshead to discuss San Diego State University’s landmark Title IX settlement. They examine t
In this episode of the SERMAPod, Virginia Pederson speaks with internationally recognized gambling-law expert Professor I. Nelson Rose about the growing controversy surrounding sports prediction markets. They discuss the
In Episode 117 of The SERMAPod, guest host Steve Washkalavitch sits down with Tim Wilson, CFO of Philadelphia Soccer 2026, to discuss the enormous undertaking of bringing the FIFA World Cup to Philadelphia. From safety a
In Episode 116 of SERMAPod, Rich Lenkov welcomes entertainment and intellectual property attorney Pete Salsich, III for a discussion on Entertainment Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance. They explore why E&O coverage is e
Alberta's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act has sparked significant debate across the Canadian sports landscape. In this episode, Rich Lenkov is joined by sports lawyer Will Russell of Sport Law to discuss the legislation
In this episode of the SERMAPod, Rich Lenkov and Rebecca Adelman speak with Father Theodore Ihenetu and Stanley Ukaga about launching a sports and entertainment risk management initiative in Nigeria. The conversation cov
We’re excited to welcome five outstanding leaders to the SERMA Advisory Board! • Emily Buckley - Insurance Risk Manager at Specialized Bicycle Components • Tahia Carr - Risk Project Manager at Invited Clubs • Jessica Lau
What really happens behind the scenes when a concert or festival gets canceled due to weather? In this episode of the SERMAPod, Shalom Suniula is joined by Roger Sandau, JR Justice, and Caleb Heckley to discuss the risk
Rich Lenkov interviews Michael Nellis, Vermont’s Passenger Tramway Supervisor, about ski lift safety and risk management. The conversation covers recent incidents, inspection standards, operational challenges, and how te
SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov sits down with leaders from the Hispanic Insurance and Risk Management Association, Carlos Luis Rodriguez, Rose De Leon, and Noemi Oliver, to discuss HIRMA’s mission, the value of divers
Kansas State’s decision to fire head basketball coach Jerome Tang “for cause” has sparked a legal dispute with major financial implications. In this episode, Matt Liller is joined by sports law professor Sam Ehrlich to u
Episode 108 of the SERMA Pod examines the sudden cancellation of The Bachelorette after off-screen controversy surrounding its lead. Host Rich Lenkov is joined by entertainment attorney Larry Zerner to unpack the legal a
In this episode of the SERMAPod, attorney Brian Rosenblatt is joined by Cornell Law professor James Grimmelmann to break down the New York Times lawsuit against Perplexity AI. They explore how generative AI tools use con
In this episode of the SERMAPod, Rich Lenkov speaks with outdoor recreation attorney Jim Moss about a tragic climbing incident on Austria’s Grossglockner that led to criminal charges against a climber whose partner died
SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by Justin Smulison, the host of the RIMScast, the official podcast for RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.), to discuss all things podcasting, including the origi
Former college and NFL linebacker Shak Rashad joins The SERMAPod to analyze a landmark NIL lawsuit arising from a quarterback’s transfer. The conversation explores NIL contracts, transfer portal mechanics, exclusive lice
Professor Kevin Greene joins Rich Lenkov to discuss a federal fair use case involving the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the alleged unauthorized use of Van Halen photographs. The conversation covers transformative use, ma
SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by Jodi Balsam, Professor of Clinical Law at Brooklyn Law School, analyzing the legal fallout from the arrest of Mark Sanchez, former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports broadcaster
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THE SERMAPOD is hosted by Rich Lenkov. The show is categorised under sports (business) and has published 120 episodes.
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