Sporticast
'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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Devils President Jake Reynolds Discusses New Je...
Scott and Eben speak with Jake Reynolds, president of the New Jersey Devils, about the business of the NHL. Reynolds discusses the team’s approach to marketing and media, what it’s noticing in ticket sales, and the value of being the only major pro team with “New Jersey” in its name.
31 min
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English Soccer’s $2.7 Billion NBC Deal / Red So...
Scott and Eben discuss the English Premier League’s new $2.7 billion U.S. broadcast deal with NBCUniversal. They also talk about the parent of the Boston Red Sox buying the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the New York Islanders’ new $1.1 billion arena.
25 min
378
SeatGeek CEO Jack Groetzinger Talks Tickets, SP...
Scott and Eben speak with Jack Groetzinger, co-founder and CEO of ticketing company SeatGeek, which is in the process of going public via SPAC. They discuss changes in the industry, SeatGeek’s investors and the new $1.35 billion deal.
27 min
379
Real Salt Lake Sale Closer / English Premier Le...
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the sale of MLS club Real Salt Lake. They also talk about the English Premier League’s upcoming new TV deal in the U.S., and the changing nature of sports streaming more broadly.
26 min
380
Cincinnati is College Football’s Cinderella Wi...
Scott and Eben discuss the slow business divorce between the second-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats and Under Armour. They also talk about MLB labor, a new Manning family sports betting deal, and MLS private equity guidelines.
27 min
381
Jordan, Tiger and the Highest Paid Athletes All...
Scott and Eben chat with Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen about his list of the highest-paid athletes of all time. They also talk Aaron Rodgers and the controversy around his vaccine stance.
24 min
382
Aaron Rodgers COVID Case Comes Amid Other NFL L...
Scott and Eben speak with Michael McCann, Sportico’s legal expert, about a host of NFL-related topics. They include Aaron Rodgers’ vaccine status, the St. Louis lawsuit and fallout of the Washington investigation.
23 min
383
BodyArmor’s $8 Billion Exit a Windfall for Athl...
Scott and Eben break down Coca-Cola’s purchase of BodyArmor, an $8 billion deal that will produce a hefty payout for the company’s many athlete investors. They also discuss Mets owner Steve Cohen potentially brining a casino to New York City, a new Saudi-backed golf circuit, and the Cleveland Guardians legal fight.
28 min
384
World Series Run Has Braves, Liberty Media Ridi...
Scott and Eben chat with Derek Schiller, CEO and president of the Atlanta Braves, about the team’s World Series run, its unique ownership structure, F1 and the supply chain crunch.
27 min
385
Bobbleheads to Buffalo Wings, Supply Chain Woes...
Scott and Eben discuss how the sports industry is dealing with global supply chain problems and a work force exodus. They also discuss a $1.5 billion valuation for Fanatics’ new NFT platform, the value of in-game memorabilia, and an esports team’s $1 billion SPAC deal.
21 min
386
Drive By DraftKings CEO Meredith McPherron Talk...
Scott and Eben speak with Meredith McPherron, CEO of Drive by DraftKings, about the VC fund’s high-profile investors, its new $60 million round, and who’s shaping the future of sports and entertainment.
23 min
387
LSU Owes $17 million in Dead Money to Fired Foo...
Scott and Eben discuss the firing of LSU football coach Ed Orgeron, who is owed nearly $17 million under the remainder of his contract. They also discuss NHL franchise values, a funding round for LeBron James’ media company and legendary sports lawyer Jeffrey Mishkin.
22 min
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Boston Red Sox Welcome Younger Crowds As Team A...
Scott and Eben talk to Sam Kennedy, president and CEO the Boston Red Sox, to discuss the team’s playoff run, historic Fenway Park, and the franchise’s role in Fenway Sports Group’s sports, tech and entertainment platform.
20 min
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Head: SeatGeek Going Public / NFLPA Boss Surviv...
Scott and Eben discuss SeatGeek going public via SPAC acquisition, NFLPA boss DeMaurice Smith’s future after vote on his final term and the Saudi takeover of English soccer club Newcastle.
25 min
390
New Pac-12 Boss George Kliavkoff Reflects on Fi...
Scott and Eben are joined by Pac-12 Conference commissioner George Kliavkoff, who talks about the rapidly-changing college sports landscape. Kliavkoff discusses NIL rules, an expanded playoff, the Pac-12’s unique media approach and how he appraoches parity in the all-important sport of football.
30 min
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Brady’s New England Return, NBA Players Resist ...
Scott and Eben discuss Tom Brady’s return to New England, the latest in what’s been a strong opening month for NFL telecasts. They also discuss NBA players and their vaccines, the NWSL’s abuse reckoning, MLB postseason and the carriage dispute between MSG Network and Comcast.
29 min
392
Fanatics Trading Cards Valued at $10B / Manning...
Scott and Eben discuss the new Fanatics trading card company, which raised $350 million before ever launching a product. They also discuss the NFL’s NFT plan, the Manning-cast, and changes in college sports.
24 min
393
$20+ Billion Gambling Takeover / NBA and NHL Je...
Scott and Eben discuss DraftKings’ recent $20+ billion offer for European gambling operator Entain, plus another massive Clippers deal, a new round of jersey patch sales, and a new NFL playoff TV slot.
23 min
394
LA Olympics Chief Talks Preparation, Taxpayers,...
Scott and Eben chat with Kathy Carter, newly-appointed CEO of LA28, about the business behind the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics. They also talk with ESPN executive Kevin Lopes about the company’s ESPN Edge Conference, a virtual tech event next week.
39 min
395
Billionaire Ballmer’s $1.8 Billion Arena / LeBr...
Scott and Eben discuss Steve Ballmer’s plans for the Clippers’ new $1.8 billion arena in Los Angeles. They also talk about an investment in LeBron James’ media company, SportRadar’s IPO and a viral NFL video.
25 min
396
Paul Rabil Talks Retirement, Lacrosse Legacy an...
Scott and Eben speak with professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil about his recent retirement, the growth of his Premier Lacrosse League, and what business ventures might be on the horizon.
27 min
397
Kings $1.8 Billion Ransom / Yo Gotti Buys Into MLS
Scott and Eben talk about Arctos Sports Partners buying 17% of the Sacramento Kings, plus another celebrity investor into MLS. They also discuss the U.S. Open, and a strong opening week for the NFL.
23 min
398
NFL’s “33rd Owner” Discusses Strength of Busine...
Scott and Eben speak with Marc Ganis, a consultant often called the ‘33rd NFL Owner,’ about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the strength of the league’s business heading into the 2021 season.
29 min
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Big 12 in Talks to Add UCF, Cincy, BYU and Hous...
Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, Big 12 expansion, the Bishop Sycamore saga, and a handful of other major sports business headlines from the last week.
26 min
400
College Football Kicks Off Amid Major Changes
Scott and Eben talk to Rick Burton, professor of sports management at Syracuse University, about the start of a college football season wrought with change and turmoil. They also discuss the evolution of pro leagues on sports betting, and uncertainty surrounding the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
25 min