Episode 1 – NBC 30 Rock: Where the Merlins Story Began

Merlins Podcast: Knights of Sports Before Merlins became a world a world of films, immersive experiences, and global sports storytelling, there was the beginning at NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza – a two-part movie, a first real collision with broadcast television and a moment that changed everything. Episode 1 of the Merlins Podcast opens inside the birthplace of modern broadcasting — where a young idea collided with one of the most powerful media institutions in the …

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Studying Recovery: What We’re Learning and Why It Matters

At Merlins, we don’t rush to conclusions. We study process. We observe patterns. We listen to athletes, creators, and people who have stayed in the game longer than expected.Recovery is one of those patterns that keeps repeating — quietly shaping careers, creativity, and longevity. Recovery Is a Biological Conversation The human body is not passive after exertion. It is constantly communicating. Cells signal repair. Tissues request resources. Systems negotiate balance — inflammation versus healing, fatigue …

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Recovery Is Part of the Game

At Merlins, we spend our time around performance — not just at the elite level, but across the entire spectrum of sport and movement.From esports to cricket. From lacrosse to golf. From tennis to endurance events like the Tour de France. Different disciplines. Different demands. One shared truth: If recovery fails, performance ends. Keeping People in the Game Modern sport pushes the human body further than ever before. Schedules are tighter. Margins are smaller. Careers …

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