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
201
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
202
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
203
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
204
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
205
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
206
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
207
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
208
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
209
Sports Business Stats That Will Surprise You (W...
37 min
210
How Third-Party Consultants Became Critical To ...
35 min
211
The NBA TV Deals Are Close. Is A Premier League...
35 min
212
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Expand Soccer Por...
36 min
213
NFL Draft Shows Evolution of the League, Rookie...
32 min
214
NHL, NBA Playoffs Start As Viewership, Attendan...
28 min
215
Goodbye Coyotes, Plus Caitlin Clark’s Jersey De...
34 min
216
Inside the Business of America’s Dominant Olymp...
31 min
217
UConn’s Curious Business Case / Masters Preview
31 min
218
NCAA Women’s Basketball Is Blowing Up. What’s N...
33 min
219
Women’s March Madness Goes Off / Endeavor Goes ...
30 min
220
Ocelots and 21-Points Comebacks: Inside Flag Fo...
34 min
221
MLB Valuations Breakdown: The RSN Apocalypse Th...
33 min
222
Ohtani Gambling Scandal / NCAA Tournament’s Fir...
31 min
223
Weird T-Wolves Sale Gets Stranger / March Madne...
27 min
224
What Going On At The NWSL’s Two Most Valuable T...
30 min
225
How Stephen A. Smith and the Dallas Cowboys Cha...
33 min