Business of Sports: NFL Business Podcast
The only podcast of its kind, Andrew Brandt spent a decade each as both a player agent and as Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and is now a weekly columnist at TheMMQB.com and the Director the Moorad Center for Sports Law at Villanova University. Brandt will pull back the curtain on the inner workings of sports with league and team executives, agents, lawyers, CEOs and other top sports professionals.
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Alejandro Bedoya
Alejandro Bedoya, the captain of the Philadelphia Union joins Andrew this week to talk about Major League Soccer's health & safety protocols as they restart their season. They also discuss the MLS labor negotiations, the overall...
41 min
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Howard Bryant
ESPN/NPR contributor Howard Bryant is this week's guest on the Business of Sports. He & Andrew talk about race, race in America, & race in sports. Howard offers a real insight to why this moment in time is different.
55 min
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Brandt's Rants - Andrew's Experience with Race
This week Andrew speaks emotionally about race, specifically his experiences growing up as well as this time in Green Bay. Also, he talks about the state of Baseball and the likelihood of it returning (or not returning).
28 min
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Amy Trask Interviews Andrew Brandt
On this week's episode, Andrew turns the table and is interviewed by former Raiders exec Amy Trask. This wide ranging interview consists of personal life, advice for getting into the sports business, who is looking out for college...
56 min
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Animal Rights Attorney: Carney Anne Nasser
This week, Andrew talks with animal rights attorney Carney Anne Nasser about Netflix's 'Tiger King' & the legal issues related to big cat ownership/wildlife trafficking.
53 min
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David Falk - Part 2
This week, Andrew continues his interview with Michael Jordan's agent David Falk. They discuss the Harvey Gantt senate race, specifically Michael's reluctance to endorse Gantt & his alleged quip, "Republicans buy sneakers...
66 min
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David Falk - Part 1
Andrew speaks with his former boss & mentor David Falk about "The Last Dance" documentary, his relationship with Michael Jordan, the early years of MJ's career, his relationships with college coaches (John Thompson, Dean...
73 min
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Gabe Feldman
Tulane Law professor Gabe Feldman joins Andrew on this week's podcast to talk about the latest discussions around NCAA athletes profiting from their name, image, & likeness.
73 min
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Packers Drafting Jordan Love
Andrew Brandt shares his thoughts on the Packers drafting Jordan Love. This bonus Business Of Sports podcast compares Green Bay's decision to draft Aaron Rodgers back in 2005.
15 min
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Draft Prospects Steven Montez & Cole McDonald
NFL QB prospects Stephen Montez & Cole McDonald are this week's guest with Andrew. They talk about their draft prep, working out with Joe Burrow, the combine, & Covid-19, & more.
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Draft Prospects Austin Mack & Jordan Fuller
Former Ohio State teammates Austin Mack & Jordan Fuller join Andrew on this week's podcast. They discuss the quick turnaround after the Fiesta Bowl straight into their draft prep, the combine, working out during the quarantine,...
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Buddy Baker
NFL Agent Buddy Baker lost both of his parent to Covid-19 within 6 minutes of each other. Buddy joins Andrew on a bonus episode of the Business Of Sports to talk about his loss & the fund he set up in their memory.
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Draft Prospects Nigel Kilby & Darnay Holmes
On this week's episode, Andrew checks in with NFL draft prospects Nigel Kilby & Darnay Holmes. They discuss their preparations for the NFL Draft, not being able to workout for teams, staying home during Covid-19, & more.
40 min
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Brandt's Rants - The Impact of Sports
Andrew goes in depth on the shutdown of the sports world talking about layoffs, MLB's preemptive agreement with the MLBPA, Force Majeure, who's most vulnerable in college sports, the NFL's business as usual stance, &...
37 min
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Richard Giller - Sports Insurance Recovery Atto...
Attorney Richard Giller specializes in sports event cancelations, loss of value insurance for college & pro athletes, & disability claims. Richard joins Andrew this week to discuss the various legal issues in the sports world as...
55 min
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Brandt's Rants - CBA, Brady, Free Agency
Andrew 'rants' about life without sports, the passage of the NFL's CBA, Free Agency (specifically Tom Brady), & more on this week's podcast.
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Ross Tucker - CBA Debate
Andrew & Ross debate the pros & cons of the proposed 2020 NFL CBA.
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Brandt's Rants: Combine Experience
Andrew recaps his experience at the 2020 NFL combine in Indianapolis. Also, he talks about the CBA fear mongering on this week's podcast.
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Brandt's Rants - CBA Proposal
Andrew weighs the pros & cons of the NFL owner's CBA proposal on this week's podcast.
25 min
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Brandt's Rants - Combine, CBA
Andrew "Rants" on the NFL combine for entering NFL players... as well as the the CBA for existing players on this week's Business Of Sports podcast.
15 min
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Brandt's Rants: XFL, Philip Rivers, MLB Scandal
On this week's Business Of Sports podcast, Andrew reviews the XFL's first week, the future of Philip Rivers in the NFL, and player accountability in the wake of the MLB cheating scandal.
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Oliver Luck
XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck is this week's guest with Andrew. Oliver talks about the new league & its differences from the NFL (player contracts, player eligibility, rules), Vince McMahon, comparisons to the defunct AAF, &...
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Donnie Carr
Donnie Carr, assistant basketball coach at LaSalle University reflects on the passing of Kobe Bryant on this week's Business Of Sports podcast with Andrew Brandt. Carr & Bryant met while in the 8th grade and competed on the court...
31 min
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Brandt's Rants (1-23-20)
This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew 'Rants' about the championship games, his thoughts on SBLIV, Andy Reid, why Tom Brady should explore free agency this off season, & a follow up to the baseball cheating scandal.
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Brandt's Rants (1-17-20)
Andrew's 'Rants' this week include: a follow up on the recent NFL coaching hires, Luke Kuechly's retirement, the Astros sign stealing scheme, & Odell Beckham's antics following LSU's win over Clemson.
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