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'Sporticast' is a new podcast hosted by business journalists Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico that will deliver the inside scoop on the intersection of money and sports. From billion-dollar valuations to team sales, sponsorship contracts and media rights, go behind the scenes on the deals that power the global sports economy. For more coverage and information, be sure to check out sportico.com
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The Sporticos 'Football Stories' Podcast is back and improved for 2024! Editor-in-Chief at Sporticos, Craig Resnik-Hanson, sits down with fans of the beautiful game to discuss their relationships with their clubs through the years. On top of that, big name football pundits drop in every now and then to give their insights on the clubs they love, and their illustrious careers behind the microphone. Expect ex-pros, pundits, bloggers, YouTubers, podcasters, and social media managers, fans of al ...
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The Money Behind the Summer of Soccer w/ MLS Exec Camilo Durana
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Scott and Eben speak with Camilo Durana, executive vice president of both MLS and SUM, about Major League Soccer’s attendance growth, the overlap of the Euros and Copa America, and the impact of Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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Inaugural WNBA Valuations Breakdown w/ Kurt Badenhausen
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Inaugural WNBA Valuations Breakdown w/ Kurt Badenhausen Scott and Eben speak with Sportico colleague Kurt Badenhausen about his inaugural WNBA valuations. They range from the Las Vegas Aces at $140 million to the Atlanta Dream at $55 million. The average team is worth about $96 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Bryson DeChambeau Has Finally Won Over Golf Fans, Media
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Scott and Eben discuss U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, who has overcome a rough public image to capture golf fans and golf media. They also talk about a new TGL investor, the ongoing NBA/NHL finals, Tom Brady’s broadcast debut, and Charles Barkley’s “retirement” announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Chestnut Banned! Major Beef in Competitive Eating
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Scott and Eben break down a sports business scandal in competitive eating, with Joey Chestnut, the sport’s biggest star, banned from the July 4 Nathan’s hot dog competition. They also talk about NBA players as investors, the Kelce brothers, and the ongoing MaxPreps sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Fan Reports From Yankee Stadium and the Cricket World Cup
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Scott and Eben breakdown weekend trips to Yankee Stadium for Yankees vs. Dodgers, and the T20 Cricket World Cup for India vs. Pakistan. They also talk about Kyrie Irving’s unique shoes, a possible U.S. investment in Portuguese soccer club Benfica, and a website acquisition that’s turning heads around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Pro Athletes Keep Betting / A Rational Caitlin Clark Convo
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Scott and Eben discuss more betting scandals in pro sports, with MLB and NBA confronting new news about athletes violating their anti-gambling rules. They also talk, rationally, about Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA’s current media reckoning. They also speak briefly about Man City’s Premier League lawsuit and Carmelo Anthony’s unique NBL de…
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Connor McDavid Reaches Stanley Cup / Kylian Mbappé Takes Pay Cut
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Scott and Eben discuss Connor McDavid, the NHL’s most talented player, finally playing in his first Stanley Cup Final. They also talk about soccer star Kylian Mbappé moving to Real Madrid, the U.S. Government’s Ticketmaster lawsuit, and a new 3x3 women’s basketball league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Inside The Edmonton Oilers’ Real Estate Empire
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Scott and Eben discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ real estate empire, which includes one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in North America. They also talk NBA playoffs and the marketing stardom of MLB rookie Paul Skenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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Scott and Eben speak with Brett Jones, CEO of the U.S. host committee for upcoming T20 Cricket Men’s World Cup, about the event, its venue/city strategy, and the commercial powerhouse that is India vs. Pakistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Dan Fudge. Dan is host of the Sheffield Wednesday podcast The Wednesday Week and a long-time Owls fan. The boys discuss the highs and lows of decades spent following the Yorkshire club, the miraculous turnaround this season under Danny R…
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Private Equity Comes for College Sports / NFL Still Waiting
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Scott and Eben discuss the latest in college sports, with the backers of a new investment vehicle announcing its plans to deploy hundreds of millions into athletic departments. They also talk about the NFL’s own PE efforts, and Angel Reese’s latest investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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NBA Playoffs Highlight Strange Ownership Groups / NCAA Settlement Talks
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Scott and Eben speak about the bizarre ownership situations at both the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves as the two teams face off in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals. They also talk about the WNBA investigating a new sponsorship for the Las Vegas Aces, the NCAA’s strange anti-trust settlement talks, and the Yankees’ ticket dominance.…
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NFL Taking Over Christmas / Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut
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Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s schedule release and its new Netflix deal to stream games on Christmas. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut and a conundrum about the NBA’s new media deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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Paul Rabil Talks Media Upheaval, Pro Lacrosse, Youth Sports
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Scott and Eben speak with former lacrosse star Paul Rabil, co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, about the rapid changes in sports media, entrepreneurship, professional lacrosse, and the business opportunities in sports media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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Sports Business Stats That Will Surprise You (We Think!)
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Eben speaks with Sportico colleague Lev Akabas about some sports business surprising stats, including how many sports teams out-draw the A’s, quirks in their annual soccer valuations, NFL sale prices, the tennis gender pay gap, and team Instagram followings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Oliver Fisher. As the co-founder and editor-in-chief of SempreMilan, Oliver is perfectly placed to give us a key insight into what it's like following the Rossoneri. We get into Oli's experiences at the San Siro, how a Yorkshireman and c…
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How Third-Party Consultants Became Critical To College Sports’ Business
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Eben speaks with Sportico colleague Daniel Libit about the outsized presence of third-party consultants in college sports, and what that might mean for the future of the rapidly-changing business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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The NBA TV Deals Are Close. Is A Premier League Salary Cap?
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Scott and Eben discuss the NBA’s ongoing media rights negotiations—which appear to have settled on ESPN, Amazon, NBC and Turner/WBD. They also talk about why athletes and owners are flocking to liquor investments, an interesting Ed Orgeron lawsuit, and a potential seismic shift in the economics of European soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Expand Soccer Portfolio in Mexico
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Scott and Eben break down big news in international soccer: Celebrity Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in Mexico’s Club Necaxa, and Necaxa’s owners buying into Wrexham. They also talk about the MLBPA sharply criticizing Nike for the new baseball uniforms, and Roger Goodell’s plans for a bigger NFL regular season. Learn more…
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Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Nima Tavallaey. We chat to Nima live from Gothenburg all about his beloved Inter Milan. As a pre-eminent Italian football expert, the co-host of the Italian Football Podcast and founder of SempreInter, Nima is one of the most insightful …
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NFL Draft Shows Evolution of the League, Rookie Pay
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Scott and Eben break down the business of the NFL Draft, which is this week in Detroit. They also talk about Andy Reid’s new $100 million contract, public money for public stadiums, and a surprising NHL jersey stat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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NHL, NBA Playoffs Start As Viewership, Attendance Jumps
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Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NHL and NBA playoffs. The NHL posted big viewership jumps this year, and the NBA is in the midst of negotiating its next round of media deals. They also talk about a new Shohei Ohtani sponsor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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Goodbye Coyotes, Plus Caitlin Clark’s Jersey Delays
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Scott and Eben discuss the end of the Arizona Coyotes, at least for right now. They also talk about why Caitlin Clark mania won’t include jerseys for a few more months, Jontay Porter’s NBA ban, and more details about the proposed college football Super League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Inside the Business of America’s Dominant Olympic Team
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Scott and Eben speak with Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland about the run-up to the Paris Summer Games, the power of athlete stories, and what makes Team USA different from almost every other national team at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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UConn’s Curious Business Case / Masters Preview
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Scott and Eben discuss UConn’s back-to-back national titles, and what to make of a dominant basketball school in an era where football makes all the money. They also talk about the Masters, Auburn’s Under Armour deal, and a fun Yankees giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Marcus O'Malley. We got Marcus on the line from Louisville, Kentucky to talk about all things the United States Men's National Team. As a writer for Chasing A Cup and USMNT expert, Marcus is more than ready to provide a tonne of insight.…
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NCAA Women’s Basketball Is Blowing Up. What’s Next?
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Scott and Eben discuss the commercial success of this NCAA women’s basketball tournament, and discuss what’s next for the WNBA and the NCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sportico
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