Best Joe Pompliano Podcasts (2025)

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Lionel Messi gets feisty, Joe Pompliano breaks down the numbers behind MLS & who will replace Leon in the Club World Cup? 1:13:27

22d ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to another busy and entertaining MLS weekend. The boys break down Atlanta United’s comeback win against NYCFC as well as Lionel Messi baiting a young defender into a foul in Inter Miami’s win over Philadelphia. They also react to the news of Sporting KC parting ways with long-time head coach and technica…

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Mascherano & Miami survive Columbus, Portland vs. LAFC draws controversy & Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver joins 1:22:59

18h ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco dive into a wild MLS weekend, breaking down Inter Miami's narrow win against the Columbus Crew. As unsustainable as his tactics may look, is it time to admit that Mascherano was the right head coaching hire for Miami? Elsewhere, amidst Portland vs. LAFC’s goal-packed clash, Phil Neville speaks out about refere…

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MLB’s Baseball Factory in Costa Rica Matters More Than You Think 12:19

5d ago12:19

12:19

Today’s podcast breaks down everything that goes into the manufacturing, production and game preparation of the baseballs used in Major League Baseball (MLB). I review the production process used by MLB and Rawlings, the baseball manufacturer the league purchased back in 2018 to gain more control over the creation of its game balls. I then look at …

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Arsenal dominate Real Madrid, UCL power rankings & Van Dijk stays a Red! 1:00:34

5d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s two-leg domination over Real Madrid. Has Mikel Arteta proven Arsenal belong? What’s next for Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid? Christian and Alexis then recap every other Champions League tie as well as give us their CL power rankings ahead of the Semi-Finals. Is Arsenal now the Champions Lea…

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HoS: Andy Liu 38:23

6d ago38:23

38:23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com I never get to talk one-on-one with Light Years co-host and overall Warriors provocateur Andy Liu, but today is my lucky day. In this episode we cover why, exactly, Andy quit the sports writer path for whatever he became. We also discuss how I got fired from Yelp. …

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The Billion Dollar War for UFC Media Rights 9:37

8d ago9:37

9:37

Today’s podcast looks at the UFC’s next media rights deal. I discuss what I think it is going to happen with the UFC’s next media rights package, including how the deal may be structured, which streamers & broadcasters could be in play, the challenges ahead for the UFC’s future as a sports product, and what I ultimately think the UFC’s media rights…

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MLS votes no on post-world cup calendar change + Andre Onana benched! Right move by Amorim? 1:06:10

8d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that MLS voted down the possibility of moving to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup. Is this a missed opportunity for the league to expand their fanbase by immediately following the World Cup? The boys also break down Inter Miami’s risky playing style as well as Brian White’s eye-…

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Narrated: We Are Schrödinger's Cat 6:15

12d ago6:15

6:15

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Declan Rice COOKS Real Madrid, UCL quarterfinal reactions + CONCACAF Champions Cup chaos 1:19:27

12d ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros delve into the most recent UEFA Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup action. The duo discusses Declan Rice's jaw-dropping free kicks against Real Madrid in UCL. Plus, after a thorough routing of Aston Villa, is PSG manager Luis Enrique the greatest manager in football right now? Meanwhile in CONCACAF Ch…

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HoS: Andrew Sharp 25:45

13d ago25:45

25:45

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com An ideal time to podcast with fellow indie media man Andrew Sharp, King of the Generalists. In addition to podcasting about the NBA, Andrew also co-hosts podcasts on technology and China. Obviously, there were topics to discuss. Subjects include but aren’t limited …

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How Table Tennis Has Taken Over Online Sports Betting 7:58

13d ago7:58

7:58

Today's podcast looks at one of the biggest phenomenons in sports gambling - table tennis. When the Covid pandemic temporarily shut down sports, fans turned to more niche competitions like table tennis to satisfy their sports betting needs. While the other obscure sports fell by the wayside once the big leagues came back, table tennis has grown to …

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HoS: Freddie deBoer 32:09

13d ago32:09

32:09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Congratulations to Freddie, who’s a new father. Having just come up for air, he’s got takes on the state of our possibly melting down world, NBA corner 3 elimination, and the Jackie Robinson DEI imbroglio. For those who don’t want financial crisis/tariff talk, we b…

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Zus CEO Jonathan Bush on Getting Targeted by Wall Street’s Most Feared Activist Investor 47:03

14d ago47:03

47:03

Jonathan Bush was busy building healthcare startup Athenahealth when Wall Street’s most feared activist investor began circling. In 2017, Elliott took a 9% stake, slammed the company’s performance, and pushed for a sale—eventually forcing Bush out as CEO. In this conversation, he opens up about being publicly targeted, hitting rock bottom, and find…

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Why The Rays & A's Are Playing In Minor League Stadiums This Season 9:05

15d ago9:05

9:05

Today's podcast looks at the new homes for the Rays and Athletics for the 2025 season. From the Rays search for a suitable location to replace Tropicana Field after being wrecked by Hurricane Milton to the A's struggles to find a temporary home before they officially move to Las Vegas, I look at the logistics of moving stadiums and highlight the up…

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Kevin De Bruyne to MLS? + LA Galaxy continue awful run & USWNT continue domination 1:03:40

15d ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Kevin De Bruyne’s announcement that he will be leaving Manchester City this summer. Where will he be headed next? Could De Bruyne be joining Lionel Messi in MLS? The boys sure think so. Christian and Alexis then recap a busy MLS weekend where Inter Miami salvaged a draw against Toronto FC despite bein…

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Why The Alamodome Is A Stadium Unicorn 8:59

18d ago8:59

8:59

Today's podcast breaks down the history of The Alamodome - the host of this year's Final Four. From its early days as a potential NFL stadium to the present day where it hosts everything from high school band competitions to Royal Rumbles, The Alamodome is one of the most unique stadiums in the country. Enjoy!…

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Arsenal suffer another injury setback + Kellyn Acosta re-lives “Windy City Miracle” goal 1:02:04

19d ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Gabriel Magalhães’ season ending hamstring injury. As the hamstring injuries start to pile up for Arsenal, is there a real medical issue with the club? The boys also recap Barcelona’s latest scuffle with La Liga and what it could mean for the club this summer. Christian and Alexis then welcome on Chic…

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HoS: Justin Termine, Old NBA Guardian 1:18:37

19d ago1:18:37

1:18:37

* Mainstream NBA media tone vs. YouTube tone * The Event Level NBA takes are so much harsher than public takes * Agents can threaten everyone in your media org * Players Justin has pissed off * Why is it Old NBA heads vs. Current Players? * How do we feel about Kirk Goldsberry’s plan to ban corner 3s? * Why is Justin voting Nikola Jokic for MVP? * …

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How Ryan Reynolds Turned a $2.5M Soccer Gamble Into a $100M Business 9:07

20d ago9:07

9:07

Today’s podcast breaks down the business of Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Wrexham’s finances were recently revealed, so I did a deep dive into everything you need to know, including annual revenue, merchandise sales, sponsorships, loan repayments, profitability, and the club’s overall valuation. Enjoy…

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The Yankees' New Bat Just Broke Baseball 9:07

22d ago9:07

9:07

Today’s podcast looks at the New York Yankees’ viral torpedo-style bat that has broken baseball after the Yankees hit 15 home runs in their 3-game series sweep last weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers. I break down the data-driven idea of the torpedo bat, the mastermind behind the bat’s design, why the bat is so effective, the analytics arms race…

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Was TGL's First Season a Success? 9:42

25d ago9:42

9:42

Today’s podcast recaps the first season of TGL, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new tech-infused, arena golf league. I assess whether or not the first season was a success and break down all facets of TGL’s business, including TV ratings, sponsorships, and the quality of the product. I also discuss some of the things TGL can improve in its second se…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Joe Pompliano Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Joe Pomp Show

Joe Pompliano

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The Profile

Polina Marinova Pompliano

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House of Strauss

Ethan Strauss

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The Cooligans

Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco

1
The Business Side with Ian Borthwick

Brainwork Media

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Polymathic Audio by 2PM Inc.

Web Smith

1
Lionel Messi gets feisty, Joe Pompliano breaks down the numbers behind MLS & who will replace Leon in the Club World Cup? 1:13:27

1
Mascherano & Miami survive Columbus, Portland vs. LAFC draws controversy & Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver joins 1:22:59

1
MLB’s Baseball Factory in Costa Rica Matters More Than You Think 12:19

1
Arsenal dominate Real Madrid, UCL power rankings & Van Dijk stays a Red! 1:00:34

1
HoS: Andy Liu 38:23

1
The Billion Dollar War for UFC Media Rights 9:37

1
MLS votes no on post-world cup calendar change + Andre Onana benched! Right move by Amorim? 1:06:10

1
Narrated: We Are Schrödinger's Cat 6:15

1
Declan Rice COOKS Real Madrid, UCL quarterfinal reactions + CONCACAF Champions Cup chaos 1:19:27

1
HoS: Andrew Sharp 25:45

1
How Table Tennis Has Taken Over Online Sports Betting 7:58

1
HoS: Freddie deBoer 32:09

1
Zus CEO Jonathan Bush on Getting Targeted by Wall Street’s Most Feared Activist Investor 47:03

1
Why The Rays & A's Are Playing In Minor League Stadiums This Season 9:05

1
Kevin De Bruyne to MLS? + LA Galaxy continue awful run & USWNT continue domination 1:03:40

1
Why The Alamodome Is A Stadium Unicorn 8:59

1
Arsenal suffer another injury setback + Kellyn Acosta re-lives “Windy City Miracle” goal 1:02:04

1
HoS: Justin Termine, Old NBA Guardian 1:18:37

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How Ryan Reynolds Turned a $2.5M Soccer Gamble Into a $100M Business 9:07

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The Yankees' New Bat Just Broke Baseball 9:07

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Was TGL's First Season a Success? 9:42

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