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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The Evolution of Women’s Pro Hockey With Team O...
Scott and Eben speak with John Boynton, president of Firehouse Capital and an investor in three Premier Hockey Federation teams, about the growth of women’s hockey and a recent $25 million investment from league owners.
31 min
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Tracking Sports Betting Fraud With Sportradar’s...
Scott and Eben speak with Andreas Krannich, who runs integrity services at Sportradar, about the high-tech battle between criminals and investigators in match-fixing.
32 min
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How Athletes Unlimited Views the Sports League ...
Scott and Eben are joined by Jon Patricof, CEO and co-founder of Athletes Unlimited, to discuss the future of women’s pro sports, and a new model for pro sports more broadly.
30 min
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Sports Leagues Eye Netflix Series / Sinclair Li...
Scott and Eben discuss the success of recent Netflix sport-related docuseries, which are inspiring a flood of new copycats. They also talk about Sinclair’s new streaming product, Microsoft’s $69 billion deal for Activision, and a major new investment in professional women’s hockey.
29 min
405
Washington Spirit Sale Saga / NFL Playoffs Kick...
Scott and Eben discuss the fascinating sale of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit. They also talk about the NFL playoffs, the NCAA latest, and what to make of Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open exit.
25 min
406
Georgia Wins Championship, Broncos Sale Moves C...
Scott and Eben discuss Georgia’s first college football title in 41 years. They also talk about the looming sale of the Denver Broncos, Apple’s MLB interest, and a strange sports betting story.
29 min
407
Eli Manning The Investor / A-Rod Lands New ESPN...
Scott and Eben talk about Eli Manning’s new job at Brand Velocity Partners. They also discuss ESPN’s attempt to recreate the ManningCast for MLB, and The New York Times’ $550 million purchase of The Athletic.
25 min
408
Fanatics Buys Topps / David Blitzer, Ryan Smith...
Scott and Eben discuss two major sports deals to start the year—Fanatics’ acquisition of Topps, and the sale of MLS club Real Salt Lake to a group that includes David Blitzer and Ryan Smith.
26 min
409
New Year, Same College Football Playoff
Scott and Eben discuss the college football national championship, which will be contested by Alabama and Georgia, SEC rivals that are among the richest programs in the country. They talk about whether another pair of blowout semifinals is an argument for or against CFP expansion.
26 min
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Cincinnati Athletics Boss Talks Playoff, Big 12...
Scott and Eben speak with Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham in the run-up to the College Football Playoff. The Bearcats’ historic season has set the table for major business growth in the next five years.
29 min
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Inflation Hits Fans, Not Team Owners / Bowl Gam...
Scott and Eben discuss how inflation is affecting sports teams, as owners rush to borrow money for capital projects. They also talk about the sputtering college football postseason, and another NBA private equity deal.
26 min
412
NHL Says No To Olympics / Leagues Confront Omicron
Scott and Eben discuss the news that NHL players won’t be going to the Olympics in Beijing. They also talk about how sports leagues are confronting this new uptick in positive cases, and another private equity deal in the NBA.
24 min
413
David Blitzer Nearing Guardians Stake / NBA Val...
Scott and Eben discuss David Blitzer nearing a deal to purchase a significant minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians. They also talk about new NBA valuations and Urban Meyer’s exit from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
24 min
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College Football Playoff’s Bill Hancock Talks S...
Scott and Eben speak with Bill Hancock, executive director of the College Football Playoff, about the upcoming semifinals, the recent changes in college sports, and the latest on talks to expand the playoff to include more teams.
29 min
415
Tom Brady’s Enduring Boston Legacy / NCAA Probi...
Scott and Eben discuss Tom Brady’s continued popularity in New England. They also talk about the NCAA’s probe into a few NIL deals and the NHL’s new ownership rules.
26 min
416
Yahoo Exec Jo Lambert Talks Media, Data and Spo...
Scott and Eben talk with Jo Lambert, president and general manager of consumer at Yahoo, about the company’s 900 million person global customer base, its sports endeavors and the growth Yahoo has seen in fantasy contests and gambling.
27 min
417
Denver Broncos Sale Looming At Historic Price
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the potential sale of the Denver Broncos, which would fetch the highest price ever paid for a sports team. They also talk about the growth of sports NFTs and the dramatic final race of the F1 calendar.
28 min
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College Football Coaches See Green, MLB Lockout...
Scott and Eben discuss the wild college football coaching carousel, the looming MLB lockout, and the rough month for U.S. sports betting companies.
27 min
419
Max Scherzer Inks Record Deal As MLB Lockout Looms
Scott and Eben talk about an active MLB free agency on the eve of a lockout. They also talk about a reset in the market for college football coaches, debt ratings for the major U.S. sports leagues, and Fenway’s deal to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins.
26 min
420
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
422
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
423
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
424
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
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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