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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Pro Athletes Keep Betting / A Rational Caitlin ...
Scott and Eben discuss more betting scandals in pro sports, with MLB and NBA confronting new news about athletes violating their anti-gambling rules. They also talk, rationally, about Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA’s current media reckoning. They also speak briefly about Man City’s Premier League lawsuit and Carmelo Anthony’s unique NBL deal.
27 min
152
Connor McDavid Reaches Stanley Cup / Kylian Mba...
Scott and Eben discuss Connor McDavid, the NHL’s most talented player, finally playing in his first Stanley Cup Final. They also talk about soccer star Kylian Mbappé moving to Real Madrid, the U.S. Government’s Ticketmaster lawsuit, and a new 3x3 women’s basketball league.
32 min
153
Inside The Edmonton Oilers’ Real Estate Empire
Scott and Eben discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ real estate empire, which includes one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in North America. They also talk NBA playoffs and the marketing stardom of MLB rookie Paul Skenes
34 min
154
Cricket World Cup Is Coming To America
Scott and Eben speak with Brett Jones, CEO of the U.S. host committee for upcoming T20 Cricket Men’s World Cup, about the event, its venue/city strategy, and the commercial powerhouse that is India vs. Pakistan.
34 min
155
Private Equity Comes for College Sports / NFL S...
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in college sports, with the backers of a new investment vehicle announcing its plans to deploy hundreds of millions into athletic departments. They also talk about the NFL’s own PE efforts, and Angel Reese’s latest investment.
29 min
156
NBA Playoffs Highlight Strange Ownership Groups...
Scott and Eben speak about the bizarre ownership situations at both the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves as the two teams face off in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals. They also talk about the WNBA investigating a new sponsorship for the Las Vegas Aces, the NCAA’s strange anti-trust settlement talks, and the Yankees’ ticket dominance.
36 min
157
NFL Taking Over Christmas / Caitlin Clark’s WNB...
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s schedule release and its new Netflix deal to stream games on Christmas. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut and a conundrum about the NBA’s new media deals.
30 min
158
Paul Rabil Talks Media Upheaval, Pro Lacrosse, ...
Scott and Eben speak with former lacrosse star Paul Rabil, co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, about the rapid changes in sports media, entrepreneurship, professional lacrosse, and the business opportunities in sports media.
43 min
159
Sports Business Stats That Will Surprise You (W...
37 min
160
How Third-Party Consultants Became Critical To ...
35 min
161
The NBA TV Deals Are Close. Is A Premier League...
35 min
162
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Expand Soccer Por...
36 min
163
NFL Draft Shows Evolution of the League, Rookie...
32 min
164
NHL, NBA Playoffs Start As Viewership, Attendan...
28 min
165
Goodbye Coyotes, Plus Caitlin Clark’s Jersey De...
34 min
166
Inside the Business of America’s Dominant Olymp...
31 min
167
UConn’s Curious Business Case / Masters Preview
31 min
168
NCAA Women’s Basketball Is Blowing Up. What’s N...
33 min
169
Women’s March Madness Goes Off / Endeavor Goes ...
30 min
170
Ocelots and 21-Points Comebacks: Inside Flag Fo...
34 min
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MLB Valuations Breakdown: The RSN Apocalypse Th...
33 min
172
Ohtani Gambling Scandal / NCAA Tournament’s Fir...
31 min
173
Weird T-Wolves Sale Gets Stranger / March Madne...
27 min
174
What Going On At The NWSL’s Two Most Valuable T...
30 min
175
How Stephen A. Smith and the Dallas Cowboys Cha...
33 min