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H1 Peter Vermes, Jonathan Thomas

Jul 10, 2026 · 40m

Summary

Broadcasting from the American Century Championships in Lake Tahoe, hosts Siren Petro and Kay discuss the World Cup with Peter Vermes, who analyzes US soccer tactics and praises the event's infrastructure. They then interview American Century CEO Jonathan Thomas about the golf tournament, its charity mission, and celebrity guests like Travis Kelce. The episode highlights the unique blend of sports, business, and community impact at the annual event.

Topics discussed

Intro: Upcoming guests and World Cup coverage Peter Vermes on US World Cup bid and fan experience US infrastructure advantages for hosting FIFA events Tournament highlights: Cape Verde, Morocco, and France Analysis of US Men's Team loss to Belgium Tactical adjustments needed for US Soccer Jonathan Thomas joins from American Century Championships Celebrity guests and the 'summer camp' atmosphere American Century's charity model and Stowers Institute Jonathan Thomas's ownership in the Kansas City Chiefs Karaoke contest, Rascal Flatts, and the theme song Lake plunge tradition and AI in fantasy golf
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