From the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.
Sports collector, now author, Lou Vigliotti, joins Rick This week.
Vigliotti is a retired financial executive with over 40 years in the financial services industry. For over 30 years he has been collecting various sports related items with an emphasis on autographed sports memorabilia.
From Lou:
Have you ever wondered why people are fascinated by sports icons and obtaining their autograph? Well, I did as well, until I realized it can become a hobby and a challenge. What started as sports card collecting eventually led to collecting autographed sports memorabilia. “Collective Dream” are the anecdotes of one man’s quest to obtain the autographs of some of the greatest sports figures in history. Creative outreach, camera mishaps, rule infractions are all part of the Dream. Along the way, you will learn highlights and statistics of some of these sport icons.
Lou grew up in the small town of Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania holding a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He has held various board of director positions and now is a consultant to various financial services companies. He lives in Florida and Maryland and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and continues to be involved in sports memorabilia collecting.
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Rick talks with rising boxer, Britton “Great Britt” Norwood.
Norwood won the WBF Cruiserweight Belt this past weekend in Las Vegas. This interview was conducted a day before the fight.
The Mississippi native took a major step in his career as he came up off the canvas to score an eight round split decision win over prospect Alvin Varmall Jr. in a fight for the WBF International cruiserweight belt.
This was a close fight.
In a split decision, won over two of the judges by identical scores of 77-74. The third judge had the fight for Varmall by a score of 77-74. With the win, Norwood captured the WBF International cruiserweight belt and sees his record improve to 15-5-1, 10 KOs.
Rick talks to the very unique, Jeff Diamond this week. Jeff owns On Tour Golf.
Diamond has been making unique items for the past twenty-plus years, as well as furniture and other functional items from recycled golf clubs with no end in sight. His creations, are the only ones like it in the world and all made in America. Jack Nicklaus, one of the most famous golfers ever, has Jeff’s Big Turtle sculpture in his collection.
Jeff has successfully exhibited at major trade shows across the country including Atlanta and Las Vegas. Jeff also exhibits every year in Augusta, Georgia during the Masters golf tournament and a few years ago sold an 8 foot diameter sphere, sculptured completely from recycled golf club heads, for $30,000.00. Of course most of his unique products are priced for the general public to enjoy. So let’s “play through” and view a sampling of his great works!
Jeff is now venturing into the tennis world, recycling vintage wooden rackets into tables and table lamps.
ColdSnap, a Boston-based food technology company, made waves in mid-2024 with the launch of its highly anticipated ice cream and frozen confection machine for commercial markets. In its first year of availability, ColdSnap has quickly established itself as a disruptor in the frozen food industry, placing its innovative plug-and-play machines across a wide range of sectors, including commercial offices, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, customer lounges, universities, and senior assisted living facilities.
The company’s groundbreaking technology has already attracted a prestigious roster of clients, including LinkedIn, Tesla, Best Buy, Mastercard, AstraZeneca, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NASCAR, Busch Stadium, TD Garden, Vanguard, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Holiday Inn, Marriott Hotels, Ohio State University, University of South Carolina, University of Utah, Hynes Convention Center and Houston Convention Center.
ColdSnap’s unique system freezes shelf-stable liquid ice cream or beverage mix from a ColdSnap pod, instantly dispensing the frozen treat directly into a bowl. The system requires no cleaning, as food never touches the machine during freezing, mixing, or dispensing. No plumbing or water lines are needed, and the ColdSnap pods don’t require refrigeration, eliminating the cold chain traditionally associated with shipping and storing frozen treats and beverages. This innovative technology is reshaping the frozen food landscape, offering unmatched flavor, convenience, sustainability, and efficiency for businesses and consumers alike.
What’s new for ColdSnap at CES 2025?
ColdSnap is thrilled to reveal several innovative advancements at CES 2025 that are set to further disrupt the frozen food and beverage market. From health-conscious product offerings to a new home user program, ColdSnap continues to push the boundaries of flavor, convenience, technology, and nutrition.
1. Launch of Health-Conscious Frozen Products
ColdSnap is taking a major step forward in 2025 with the introduction of a new line of low-sugar nutritional frozen products. Spearheaded by ColdSnap’s Vice President of Food Science Innovation, Andi Wolfgang, the new product line will combine trendy flavor profiles with natural ingredients designed to promote anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting benefits.
The first product to be unveiled at CES 2025 is ColdSnap’s Passionate Mango Smoothie. This frozen smoothie is made with 100% real fruit and juice, featuring a blend of sweet mango and tart passionfruit, enhanced with turmeric and white pepper for their synergistic anti-inflammatory properties. The result is a naturally sweet, tart, and invigorating treat that is free from added sugars, with just 70 calories per serving.
2. Introduction of Home Early Adopter Program
In addition to its product innovations, ColdSnap is excited to announce the Home Early Adopter Program. For the first time, ColdSnap will offer a limited number of machines certified for home use. These machines will provide early adopters with a unique opportunity to access ColdSnap’s technology in their homes, while also providing valuable feedback that will help inform the company’s future product development.
While ColdSnap’s machines will remain primarily available for commercial use, this early access program offers a select few the chance to experience ColdSnap at home. Full details about the program can be found at www.coldsnap.com/early-adopters-program.
Rick talks with Johan Gouttefangeas, CEO and co-founder of Sportyneo, a revolutionary platform transforming how amateur sports clubs operate.
At CES Las Vegas and CES Unveiled, Sportyneo was present as the first online bank for sports.
We empower clubs with tools to streamline management, boost finances, and enhance member experience:
Flexible Payments: Members can pay in up to 10 installments, with funds instantly advanced to clubs.
Merchandising Made Simple: Clubs earn revenue effortlessly from branded products delivered directly to members.
Cashback Program: Members save on daily purchases while clubs benefit from shared rewards.
Unique Insurance: Protects members in case of inability to play, safeguarding club revenues.
Sportyneo Payment Card: Members can earn cashback to fund their sports activities and automatically donate a percentage of each transaction to a charitable cause.
Our mission goes beyond supporting sports clubs. With the Sportyneo Payment Card, we are reimagining how we give back to charitable organizations—enabling effortless and automatic donations through everyday transactions.
Recognized by the French Football Federation, Sportyneo is free for clubs, with no hidden fees or commissions. The mission is to make sports more accessible while driving sustainable growth for clubs worldwide.
Direct from SLATS, the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show. Rick talks with Jamie Bulger of Mac Daddy Leisure.
Jamie is an inventor, an innovator and holder of multiple patents.
The Mac Daddy Sport, is a revolutionary mobile chair designed to take all the work out of transporting gear to and from your favorite tailgating or outdoor adventure. Whether you’re pushing or pulling the Mac Daddy Sport, you will have to marvel at how easy it is to maneuver and how relieved you will be not having to carry all your gear by hand. The Mac Daddy Sport, can easily be placed into the back of a pick-up truck, SUV, or trunk of any medium size vehicle. Comfort, Convenience and Mobility create the Mac Daddy Sport by Mac Daddy Leisure Co., LLC.
First Mobile Tailgating Chair
48-Can Soft Side Cooler
3-Inch Bottom Cushion And 2-Inch Back Cushion For All Day Comfort
Large Accessory Pouch With Snap and Velcro Closures
Available In Realtree WAVEX Camouflage And Maroon & Black Team Colors
