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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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
177
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
178
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
179
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
180
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
181
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
182
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
183
Sports Business Stats That Will Surprise You (W...
37 min
184
How Third-Party Consultants Became Critical To ...
35 min
185
The NBA TV Deals Are Close. Is A Premier League...
35 min
186
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Expand Soccer Por...
36 min
187
NFL Draft Shows Evolution of the League, Rookie...
32 min
188
NHL, NBA Playoffs Start As Viewership, Attendan...
28 min
189
Goodbye Coyotes, Plus Caitlin Clark’s Jersey De...
34 min
190
Inside the Business of America’s Dominant Olymp...
31 min
191
UConn’s Curious Business Case / Masters Preview
31 min
192
NCAA Women’s Basketball Is Blowing Up. What’s N...
33 min
193
Women’s March Madness Goes Off / Endeavor Goes ...
30 min
194
Ocelots and 21-Points Comebacks: Inside Flag Fo...
34 min
195
MLB Valuations Breakdown: The RSN Apocalypse Th...
33 min
196
Ohtani Gambling Scandal / NCAA Tournament’s Fir...
31 min
197
Weird T-Wolves Sale Gets Stranger / March Madne...
27 min
198
What Going On At The NWSL’s Two Most Valuable T...
30 min
199
How Stephen A. Smith and the Dallas Cowboys Cha...
33 min
200
The Business of the Texas Longhorns, Live at SXSW
23 min