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Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond

Claudine Wong, Alex Lobban

Booking Overview

This is a soccer-focused interview show covering youth development, recruiting, professional playing careers, coaching, community access, and major events, with recurring conversations featuring athletes, coaches, nonprofit leaders, and sports executives. Credible pitches include soccer professionals, youth-sports and athlete-development experts, community sports founders, and sports-business or event-planning leaders; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial soccer, sports, or community-impact credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 25

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 244.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ktvunewscomments@fox.com

ktvuphotos@fox.com

ktvuwebproducers@fox.com

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Host

Claudine Wong - Co-host of a KTVU Fox 2 soccer program focused on the Bay Area soccer community and the broader sport.

Alex Lobban - Co-host of a KTVU Fox 2 soccer program focused on the Bay Area soccer community and the broader sport.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional or collegiate soccer experience; leadership in youth sports, coaching, athlete development, community soccer, nonprofit access initiatives, sports media, sports technology, or major-event planning.
Required Achievements:  
Professional or elite athletic careers, Leadership of youth-sports or soccer organizations, Creation of community-access or athlete-development programs, Executive experience in sports media, technology, or major-event planning

Recent Guest Discussions

Cody Pillon - Removing Financial, Transportation, Academic, And Facility Barriers In Youth Soccer; College And Career Pathways; Public Athletic Spaces; And Soccer Access In Oakland.

Jason Sacks - Positive Coaching, Youth-sports Culture, Burnout, Mental Health, Empathy, And Soccer Development.

Matt Fondy - The Transition From Professional Soccer To Community Impact; Pay-to-play Reform; Free Access To Elite Soccer; Transportation; Academic Support; And Youth Development.

Jordan Jeslova - The Path To Professional Soccer, Injuries And Recovery, Athlete Resilience, Stepping Away From Competition, And Creating Inclusive Soccer Spaces.

Tommy O'Hare - World Cup Event Planning, Fan Experiences, Funding, Sponsorships, Security, Logistics, Community Buy-in, And The Role Of Major Sporting Events In Cities.

Recent Topics

Soccer, Youth Soccer, Player Development, Coaching, World Cup

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond
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Chris Dangerfield on the Growth of Soccer in America

September 09, 2026

In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with San Jose Earthquakes Hall of Famer Chris Dangerfield for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable soccer journey, the evolution of the game in the United States and where American soccer goes next. Originally from England, Dangerfield turned professional at 17 before coming to the United States during the heyday of the North American Soccer League. He shares stories from a career that put him on the field with some of the b...

Building a Soccer Future for Oakland | Cody Pillon, Oakland United & Oakland Genesis

August 26, 2026

In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Oakland native Cody Pillon, Executive Director of Oakland United and co-founder of Oakland Genesis. Cody shares how his journey took him from youth soccer in the East Bay to UC Santa Cruz, coaching and playing overseas, and eventually back home to Oakland, where he is working to remove the financial, transportation, academic and facility barriers that prevent many young people from accessing the game. The conversation explores Oakla...

Jason Sacks on Changing the Culture of Youth Sports

May 21, 2026

In this episode of Offside in the Bay, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Jason Sacks of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to discuss youth sports culture, positive coaching, burnout, mental health, and the future of soccer development in America. Guest Jason Sacks has spent nearly 20 years helping coaches, parents, and organizations create healthier sports environments through the Positive Coaching Alliance. Episode Highlights [00:00:30] Introducing Jason Sacks [00:13:22] Em...

Frequently asked questions

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Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond
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How do I get in touch with Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond?

Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond is hosted by Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban. Its publicly listed emails are ktvunewscomments@fox.com, ktvuphotos@fox.com, and ktvuwebproducers@fox.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond?

The publicly listed emails for Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond: ktvunewscomments@fox.com, ktvuphotos@fox.com, and ktvuwebproducers@fox.com.

How many listeners does Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond have?

Podseeker estimates Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond?

Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional or collegiate soccer experience; leadership in youth sports, coaching, athlete development, community soccer, nonprofit access initiatives, sports media, sports technology, or major-event planning. Common among recent guests: Professional or elite athletic careers; Leadership of youth-sports or soccer organizations; Creation of community-access or athlete-development programs. Recent guests include Cody Pillon, Jason Sacks, and Matt Fondy.

How hard is it to get booked on Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond cover?

Recent episodes cover Soccer, Youth Soccer, Player Development, Coaching, and World Cup. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ktvunewscomments@fox.com

ktvuphotos@fox.com

ktvuwebproducers@fox.com

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