Best The Pitchsider Podcasts (2024)

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Euro 2024 Group Stages Review 17:24

2h ago17:24

17:24

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from the Group Stages in Euro 2024 Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by email at thepitchsider@ho…

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AC Milan Adds New NBA-Style Pitchside Seats, Further Accelerating Its Industry-Leading Growth Rate 7:52

18d ago7:52

7:52

Today’s podcast breaks down AC Milan’s new NBA-style pitchside seats, and a detailed explanation of how the Italian football club continues to grow its enterprise value. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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The NFL Has Been Ordered To Pay Its Fans $4.7 Billion (Here's What It Means) 11:07

36m ago11:07

11:07

Today's podcast breaks down the NFL's Sunday Ticket lawsuit, including why they lost, who will get paid, how much they will get paid, and what it means for the NFL's future. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman On The Growth Of Women’s Sports, The NWSL’s $240M Media Rights Deal, Rising Franchise Valuations, And More 29:34

2h ago29:34

29:34

Today’s podcast is a conversation with NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. We talk about the NWSL’s growth over the last few years, including the league’s new $240 million media rights deal, rising franchise valuations, expansion plans, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.l…

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JJ Redick Accepts Lakers Job, Sacrificing Upside At His Production Company 8:22

1d ago8:22

8:22

JJ Redick's production company has become increasing valuable over the years, hosting two of the most popular podcasts in sports. But now, he'll take a step back to coach the Lakers. Today’s episode breaks it down. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERy…

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Stephen A. Smith's Rocky Tenure At ESPN May End With A $20 Million Annual Salary 10:14

3d ago10:14

10:14

Stephen A. Smith is in the middle of contract negotiations with ESPN. Reports indicated he is asking for $25 million annually, while ESPN’s initial offer came in at $18 million annually. Today’s episode breaks down the details. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/communi…

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Building A Billion-Dollar Apparel Brand With Rhone CEO Nate Checketts 40:11

6d ago40:11

40:11

Rhone Co-Founder and CEO Nate Checketts joins me for today’s podcast. We discuss how he started the company, their retail strategy, the cheapest and most effective ways to acquire customers, balancing work and family life, and much more. Enjoy! P.S. If you want to buy something from Rhone, use code “JPOMP20” for 20% off your order at rhone.com/jpom…

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How Tom Brady Is Preparing For His $375 Million NFL Broadcasting Career 9:26

9d ago9:26

9:26

From dry runs with Kevin Burkhardt to speech coaches and artificial intelligence, Tom Brady is more prepared for his first NFL broadcast than any analyst ever. Today’s episode breaks it down. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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How Bryson DeChambeau Became America’s Most Entertaining Golfer 12:58

11d ago12:58

12:58

Many people are saying Bryson DeChambeau is now popular because of his YouTube channel. However, much of the stuff he does on YouTube would have been allowed on the PGA Tour, and the real reason is much simpler. DeChambeau is a more fun, better, mature golfer than he ever was before. Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft …

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The Money And Business Behind This Year's U.S. Open At Pinehurst 13:15

14d ago13:15

13:15

Today’s podcast breaks down the money and business behind this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst, including value of the land, ticket sales, USGA investment, rental home prices, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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How UConn’s Dan Hurley Used The Media To Gain Leverage In Contract Negotiations 14:38

20d ago14:38

14:38

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley has turned down a $70 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers - but was he ever really considering it? Today's Podcast breaks down how Hurley used media connections to build leverage as he negotiates a new contract with UConn, which could make him the highest-paid coach in college basketball. Enjoy! Ps. …

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How PrizePicks Became North America’s Largest Daily Fantasy Sports Operator With CEO Adam Wexler 32:59

21d ago32:59

32:59

Adam Wexler is the CEO of PrizePicks, North America’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) company with more than 5 million members. We talk about how PrizePicks got its first customers, the regulatory outlook, the financial benefits of free-to-play games, esports, and much more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft…

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Monthly Mailbag: UFC 306, Mbappe's Move To Real Madrid, Caitlin Clark Drama, NBA Media Rights, And (Much) More 24:48

23d ago24:48

24:48

This month’s mailbag includes questions on UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Drama, Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid, the economics of an F1 race, the Stanley Cup Final, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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Champions League Final as Mbappe Joins Mardid 16:53

25d ago16:53

16:53

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from mangers leaving and coming to the champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by ema…

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Breaking Down Tiger Woods’ New Clothing Brand, Caitlin Clark’s $28 Million Shoe Deal, And Much More With Sports Marketing Expert Jordan Rogers 37:52

1M ago37:52

37:52

Jordan Rogers is one of my favorite follows in all of sports. Rogers formerly led brand marketing for Nike Basketball in North America, but he has worked across many different parts of the business (football, women’s, etc.) and with many talented athletes (Kevin Durant, Odell Beckham Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo, etc.). We discuss Tiger Woods’ new clothi…

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Amateurism Is (Officially) Dead: Why The NCAA Has Agreed To Pay $2.7 Billion To Thousands Of Student Athletes With Michael Hendricks 32:17

1M ago32:17

32:17

The NCAA and the Power 5 conferences have agreed on a settlement that enables colleges to pay athletes for the first time ever. This is the most significant change we have ever seen in collegiate athletics, so Michael Hendricks joins me to break it down. We discuss the terms of the settlement, where the money will come from, the future of collectiv…

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How Sports Collectibles Became A $1 Billion Business With Ken Goldin 25:28

1M ago25:28

25:28

Ken Goldin is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Goldin Auctions, the leading marketplace for trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia. We discuss how collectibles became such a big business, some of Ken’s favorite items, his Netflix show, investment firms entering the space, and much more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business co…

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Europa league and FA Cups Finals and Season Review 25:03

1M ago25:03

25:03

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from mangers leaving and coming to the champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by ema…

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Exclusive Details On The NBA’s Media Rights Negotiation With CNBC’s Alex Sherman 33:57

1M ago33:57

33:57

CNBC’s Alex Sherman joins me to discuss all things NBA media rights, including where things currently stand, the possibility of a 4th package including TNT, the legality of matching rights, TNT’s backup plan, the future of Inside The NBA, and much more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https:…

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The Monaco Grand Prix: Everything You Need To Know About F1's Most Iconic Event 17:16

1M ago17:16

17:16

Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most exclusive events in all of sports, so today’s podcast breaks down the money and business behind the event. We talk through hosting fees, TV agreements, sponsorship contracts, hotel rates, tickets, yacht prices, and much more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Tea…

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Andrew Brandt Breaks Down Why NFL Players Are Ditching Agents, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Fanatics Lawsuit, Chicago’s Stadium Deal, Netflix’s Approach To Live Sports, And More 1:13:26

1M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Andrew Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and one of the sharpest minds in sports business today. We discuss Caleb WIlliams not using an agent, Marvin Harrison Jr. lawsuit with Fanatics, Netflix paying $150 million for NFL games, the Chicago Bears NFL stadium deal, WNBA financials, Jared Goff’s recent contract extension, a…

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Fourth time for Manchester City Winning the Title 12:50

1M ago12:50

12:50

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from mangers leaving and coming to the champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by ema…

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The NFL's Deal With Netflix Could Eventually Lead To A $100 Billion Payday 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

Netflix is paying $150 million for two NFL games on Christmas Day. But it's really part of the NFL's bigger plan to multiply media rights. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQwBy Joe Pompliano

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Adrian Newey's Next Move Could Be Worth Billions 10:21

2M ago10:21

10:21

Today’s podcast talks through speculation on Adrian Newey's next destination (and the financial impact that it would have). Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQwBy Joe Pompliano

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The Chicago Bears New Downtown Stadium Is Nowhere Close To A Done Deal 11:09

2M ago11:09

11:09

The Chicago Bears are asking for one of the most generous stadium financing deals ever. But is it really just a negotiating tactic to get what they want in the suburbs? Today’s podcast breaks it down. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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ESPN BET Still Has A Long, Long Way To Go 10:12

2M ago10:12

10:12

Today’s podcast breaks down Penn Entertainment’s most recent earnings report, including ESPN BET’s performance. We talk through revenue, EBITDA, hold percentage, product enhancements, marketing spend, and much more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ER…

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Bryson Sullivan On Lando Norris’ First Win, Max Verstappen’s Pace, Lewis Hamilton’s Move To Ferrari, US Races, And More 54:36

2M ago54:36

54:36

Bryson Sullivan is an aerospace engineer and one of the smartest minds in Formula 1. We sat down to discuss last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, including Lando Norris’ first-ever F1 win, and so much more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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Semis Spice Up Champions League as Chelsea Climb The Table 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from mangers leaving and coming to the champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by ema…

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Why Top NFL Draft Picks Are Ditching Agents To Negotiate Their Own Deals 8:02

2M ago8:02

8:02

Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. aren't using NFLPA-certified agents. Is this a one-off coincidence or a sign of bigger things to come? Today’s podcast breaks it down. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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The Premier League's Salary Cap Has American Influence Written All Over It 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

Today’s podcast breaks down the news that the English premier League will be adding a hard salary cap. We examine the details, talk through potential benefits and consequences, and we’ll even explore how this has American influence written all of it. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://t…

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Golf’s Viewership Problem Is More Than Just A Tiger Woods Problem 7:56

2M ago7:56

7:56

Golf fans want to blame viewership woes on LIV Golf and/or Tiger's absence. But the real problem goes much deeper...and it won't be easy to fix. Today’s podcast breaks it down. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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PSG Win Ligue 1 as Liverpool Drop Out of Title Race 16:53

2M ago16:53

16:53

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from mangers leaving and coming to the champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by ema…

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The Truth Behind Caitlin Clark’s $76,000 Annual Salary 16:07

2M ago16:07

16:07

Caitlin Clark will almost certainly be underpaid her entire WNBA career. But Clark’s dominance offers a more promising future for the league’s top players. Today’s podcast breaks down the numbers. Enjoy!Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams.Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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Champions League Round Up 10:29

2M ago10:29

10:29

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by email at thepitchsider@hotmail.com. C…

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The Inside Story of How Glen Taylor Sabotaged The Minnesota Timberwolves Sale 19:39

2M ago19:39

19:39

With Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor saying the team is no longer for sale after incoming owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore missed a payment that would have given them majority control of the franchise, I decided to dig in. I’ve spent several weeks talking to sources across the NBA — executives, Timberwolves employees, sports bankers, lawyers, etc…

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How The Team Behind Chess.com Turned A $55,000 Domain Into A $100 Million Annual Revenue Business 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

Today’s podcast is with Erik Allebest, the co-founder and CEO of Chess.com. We discuss the growth of chess, how much the world’s best players make, the future of chess as a spectator sport, the qualities that set the best chess players apart, chess in virtual reality, building community, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business co…

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How The Miami Grand Prix Became Hard Rock Stadium's Most Lucrative Event 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

Today’s episode is a conversation with Tom Garfinkel (CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium and Managing Partner of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix). We talk about how Miami landed America’s second Formula 1 race, the logistical challenges of building the racetrack, how much money the race makes compared to other events, and more. Enjoy! P…

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Bayer Leverkusen Win First Title as Man City Two Point Clear 18:11

2M ago18:11

18:11

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from mangers leaving and coming to the champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by ema…

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Guenther Steiner On The Growth Of Formula 1, The Responsibilities Of A Team Principal, Liberty Media, The Cost Cap, Developing US Drivers, And More 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

Today’s episode is a conversation with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner. We talk about the growth of Formula 1, Liberty Media, the cost cap, developing US drivers, the Miami Grand Prix, the economics of hosting a race, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.liv…

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How The Masters Became A $150 Million Annual Business + Several Interesting Facts About Golf’s Most Iconic Tournament 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

Today’s episode includes a laundry list of interesting facts about Augusta National and the Masters golf tournament. We dig into the business behind the tournament and several other things, too, like expansion plans, hospitality offerings, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://te…

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Why A $100 Million Hedge Fund Is Targeting Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia 11:58

3M ago11:58

11:58

Hunterbrook Media is accusing Suns owner Mat Ishbia of potential fraud. But do they really care? Or is it just about making a profit? Today’s episode breaks it down. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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Two More Points Dropped for Everton as Bayern Lose the Title 14:10

3M ago14:10

14:10

Welcome to the third season of the Pitchsider Podcast. Coming up on this episode we discuss the latest football games as well as the latest from mangers leaving and coming to the champions league. Please like and review our podcast. Give us a follow on our socials: Twitter @The_Pitchsider, Insta and Youtube @Pitchersiderpodcast or contact us by ema…

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Taxpayers Are Tired Of Paying Billions For Sports Stadiums 6:23

3M ago6:23

6:23

Jackson County residents recently voted "No" on a multi-billion-dollar tax proposal that would fund new stadium projects for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, making a bet that relocation threats are meaningless. Today’s episode breaks down the details. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https…

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Liberty Media Wants To Replicate F1's Success With $4.5 Billion MotoGP Deal 10:04

3M ago10:04

10:04

Today’s podcast breaks down Liberty Media’s $4.5 billion deal to buy MotoGP, the world’s most popular motorcycle racing series. Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQwBy Joe Pompliano

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The NFL's Christmas Day Expansion Comes Down To Simple Math 8:08

3M ago8:08

8:08

Today’s podcast breaks down the real reason why the NFL is trying to steal Christmas Day away from the NBA. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQwBy Joe Pompliano

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Sports Gambling Scandals Will Only Get Worse 8:58

3M ago8:58

8:58

Today’s episode breaks down the NBA’s investigation into sports gambling irregularities around Jontay Porter. Plus, we’ll look at how these investigations impact sports, including the future of sports betting regulation. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAI…

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The Sports Gambler Who Never Loses + UFC Settles Its Lawsuit, The Timberwolves Are Almost Sold, And Germany Ditches Adidas For Nike 9:52

3M ago9:52

9:52

Today’s main event explains why Mattress Mack’s multi-million-dollar sports bets aren’t really a gamble. Plus, we’ll touch on UFC’s lawsuit settlement, the Timberwolves sale, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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The Future Of Collectibles With Mantel CEO Evan Parker 20:07

3M ago20:07

20:07

Today’s podcast is a conversation with Mantel CEO Evan Parker. Mantel is a new collectibles community founded by Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian and Wheelhouse founder Brent Montgomery. Parker serves as the CEO, coming from The Athletic. We discuss Mantel’s mission, why collectibles have become so popular over the years, how to build an online comm…

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The Business Behind March Madness + LeBron's New Podcast, Arizona Gets End Zone Villa's, And NBA League Pass Adds Live Betting 9:34

3M ago9:34

9:34

Today’s podcast covers the business behind March Madness, LeBron and JJ Redick’s new podcast, Arizona’s new end zone villas, and the NBA’s decision to add in-game betting to broadcasts. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw…

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The Clippers New $2 Billion Arena + The PGA-Saudi Meeting In The Bahamas, NFL Wants Private Equity, A Record-Breaking NWSL Sale, And More 14:52

4M ago14:52

14:52

Between Selection Sunday and the Players Championship, it was a hell of a weekend in sports. Today we’ll cover it all, including the PGA Tour’s meeting with Saudi Arabia in the Bahamas, NFL franchises allowing private equity investment, NWSL’s record-breaking sale, and Steve Ballmer’s new $2 billion arena. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports bu…

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