Sports Broadcasting FOR FANS BY FANS
cracked media ventures sees a future where...
all levels of sports are more accessible, more visible, and more valuable. We use innovative remote broadcasting technology making it possible for every sport, at every level, to be seen, celebrated, and supported by the audiences that matter most.
We’re On a Mission to...
bring all levels of sport to a wider audience through innovative, affordable broadcasting.
As experts in both remote and on-site production, we raise the profile of niche and emerging sports, adding value for schools, conferences, and sponsors through elevated coverage, expanded reach, and ad revenue which can be reinvested in the sport. Built by fans, for fans, we believe every game deserves to be seen.
Rooted in values, ready for the big leagues
Cracked Media Ventures started as Cracked Racquets – a tennis broadcasting company that focused on covering undiscovered players. You might have heard of Cracked Racquets before.
Our founder, Dalton Thienneman, was a tennis fanatic and player himself and knew that the high schools, the D2 and D3 colleges, the leagues that had some incredible talent but weren’t getting attention.Cracked Media Ventures was tired of the level of tennis coverage in the media. We wanted to create something for the tennis fanatics that covered all levels of tennis and not just the top players on the professional tours. We wanted to see the future Djovoviks, Federers and Nadals from the get-go, not once they’d already made it.
We started with podcasts, audio and video production and used these skills to start broadcasting tournaments and hosting events, bringing fans courtside so that they could see the points that mattered.
We’ve released 3,700 hours of podcasts, broadcast over 2,720 hours of content, hosted 56 events, and expanded into volleyball and pickleball, but some things haven’t (and will never) change.
No one gets benched: sports for everyone
Honestly, we’re sick of the sports stereotypes and the fact that only certain sports get airtime. We’re about sports being for everyone and all leagues having a platform so that the existing fans can enjoy them, and the fan base continues to grow.
Raising the bar across the board
We’re every athlete’s personal cheerleader, and we know just how competitive the sports industry is. When we start covering a new team or conference, we’re raising the bar for every team and conference. When one league hits the big time, everyone else follows suit.
Sports nerds unite
Sports nerd? Us too. It’s why we started our business. We’re fanatical. We can reel off stats about our favorite teams, give you in-depth analysis, and sometimes we know more about a player’s career than they do. We bring this passion and expertise to everything we do. The result? The best coverage and commentators, by fans, for fans.
The future is here
Whether it’s remote broadcasting, subscription broadcasting models, score recording, or expert commentators, we’re always innovating and looking to the future rather than the past. We use the newest technologies and think outside the box so that there’s less stress and more game time broadcast.
The Comeback Starts Now. Let’s Get Your Team the Coverage It Deserves.
Cracked Media Ventures started as Cracked Racquets – a tennis broadcasting company that focused on covering undiscovered players. You might have heard of Cracked Racquets before.
Our founder, Dalton Thienneman, was a tennis fanatic and player himself and knew that the high schools, the D2 and D3 colleges, the leagues that had some incredible talent but weren’t getting attention.Cracked Media Ventures was tired of the level of tennis coverage in the media. We wanted to create something for the tennis fanatics that covered all levels of tennis and not just the top players on the professional tours. We wanted to see the future Djovoviks, Federers and Nadals from the get-go, not once they’d already made it.
We started with podcasts, audio and video production and used these skills to start broadcasting tournaments and hosting events, bringing fans courtside so that they could see the points that mattered.
We’ve released 3,700 hours of podcasts, broadcast over 2,720 hours of content, hosted 56 events, and expanded into volleyball and pickleball, but some things haven’t (and will never) change.
No one gets benched: sports for everyone
Honestly, we’re sick of the sports stereotypes and the fact that only certain sports get airtime. We’re about sports being for everyone and all leagues having a platform so that the existing fans can enjoy them, and the fan base continues to grow.
Raising the bar across the board
We’re every athlete’s personal cheerleader, and we know just how competitive the sports industry is. When we start covering a new team or conference, we’re raising the bar for every team and conference. When one league hits the big time, everyone else follows suit.
Sports nerds unite
Sports nerd? Us too. It’s why we started our business. We’re fanatical. We can reel off stats about our favorite teams, give you in-depth analysis, and sometimes we know more about a player’s career than they do. We bring this passion and expertise to everything we do. The result? The best coverage and commentators, by fans, for fans.
The future is here
Whether it’s remote broadcasting, subscription broadcasting models, score recording, or expert commentators, we’re always innovating and looking to the future rather than the past. We use the newest technologies and think outside the box so that there’s less stress and more game time broadcast.
Meet your new teammates
Dalton
Founder & ceo
Dalton Thieneman is the Founder and CEO of Cracked Media Ventures, leading its business, sales, and marketing. An attorney and lobbyist, he’s represented clients at all levels of local and state government. Dalton has also served on local, state, and federal political campaigns. He is active in leadership positions on non-profit boards and is passionate about community service. Dalton graduated from St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY, earned a Pre-Law degree from Saint Louis University, and a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law. He lives in Carmel, IN with his wife, Hannah, and their daughter, Isla.
Daniel
COO & Head of Technology and Production
Daniel Westhoff is a founding member of Cracked Media Ventures, where he serves as COO and head of production. He developed CMV’s proprietary broadcast software and produces all audio and video content. Daniel holds an aerospace engineering degree from St. Louis University and previously worked in the private aviation industry.
Alex
Chief Content Officer & Lead Broadcaster for Tennis
Alex Gruskin is a founding member of Cracked Media Ventures, where he serves as Chief Content Officer and lead broadcaster for all tennis productions. He founded CMV’s flagship Tennis Podcasts and continues to serve as host of The Mini-Break, Great Shot Podcast, and The Cracked Interviews podcast feeds. He’s also served in roles as on-site/on-air talent for Tennis Channel, the ATP Challenger Tour, WTA Tour, and others.
Hey! Interested in joining the team? We’re always looking for passionate, go-getting sports fans who can…
- bring their encyclopedic levels of knowledge to commentary in a fun and engaging way
- make games look their best using Adobe Suite Products, OBS, Javascript & Lua/Python.
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