Kurt and Scott discuss broadcast networks' insatiable appetite for NFL games. They also talk Seattle Seahawks bidders, WNBA season kickoff, PGA Championship beer prices and recap Sportico's Invest West event.

Eben, Jacob and Lev discuss Duke’s controversial new deal with Amazon. They also talk NBA playoff chaos, the draft lottery, and Bryson DeChambeau’s uncertain future.

Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s latest WNBA valuations, led by the Golden State Valkyries at $850 million. They talk about the economics of the league, its unique cap table structure, and the rapid growth it has seen. They also talk about a new KKR investment into MLS’s development league, the ongoing sale of the Vancouver Whitecaps, and LIV Golf’s uncertain future.

Scott and Eben discuss the motivation behind the move toward 76-team men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments. They also talk about eligibility changes in college sports, an update on NBA Europe, and an NWSL expansion wrinkle.

Scott and Eben discuss a record marathon performance, with Sabastian Sawe becoming the first person to break the two-hour mark in an official race. They talk Adidas vs. Nike, shoes vs. humans, and some other storylines. They also talk about new technology in fencing, and technology they wish the NHL would adopt.

Scott and Eben speak with Kurt Badenhausen about his latest list of the world’s most valuable soccer teams. They discuss the “broken system” that has zapped profits but continues to drive valuations. They talk about Tottenham’s potential relegation, Chelsea’s woes, the rightsizing of the two Spanish soccer giants, and more.

Scott and Eben discuss the various unique reasons why the San Diego Padres are worth $3.9 billion. They also talk about the Boston Marathon, a controversial piece of Nike ad copy, the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel latest, and more.

Scott and Eben discuss a potentially massive shakeup in pro golf, with Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund PIF considering pulling its financial backing of LIV Golf. They also talk about a high-profile baseball lawsuit, and a tech mishap from Amazon in overtime of an NBA play-in game.

Scott and Eben speak about their trip to the Masters, where Rory McIlroy won his second straight green jacket. They talk about the event’s reputation, its blend of tradition vs. modernity, and what other sports teams/events could learn from its success.

Scott and Eben are joined by Lee Biggerstaff, a finance professor at Miami University in Ohio, to discuss his research about the correlation between a public-traded company’s performance and the amount of golf played by its CEO. They talk about the data, how it was collected, and what it says about golf.

Scott and Eben discuss a major trade in the WNBA involving Angel Reese. They also talk about the PWHL’s post-Olympics growth, an NFL media partner going after the NFL’s antitrust exemption, and UCLA’s women’s basketball national title.

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest list of the highest paid athletes of all time. They touch on Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and the rest of the list. They talk about how athletes make money, how that’s changing, and what to expect from this list in the future. They close by talking about the NBA’s plans for Europe.

Scott and Eben discuss the ongoing sales of NFL and NBA franchises in Seattle. They debate whether the NFL would approve billionaire Elon Musk for ownership in the league. They also talk about the sale of the Connecticut Sun, two Indian cricket teams, and the Final Four.

Prediction markets are everywhere, from MLB’s new deal with Polymarket to ire over trading opportunities tied to ongoing conflict in Iran. Hosts Scott Soshnick and Jacob Feldman are joined by Robinhood VP and GM of futures and prediction markets JB Mackenzie to discuss how the category has grown over the last year, why leagues are getting involved now and how Robinhood sees itself in relation to the likes of Kalshi and Polymarket—as well as DraftKings, Fanatics and FanDuel.

Scott and Eben talk about how modern economics have made the NCAA men’s basketball tournament less fun, with fewer upsets and fewer Cinderella runs. They also talk about the WNBA labor accord, and the start of the MLB season.

Scott and Eben speak with Rick Cole Jr., the athletic director at Hofstra, about his team’s berth in the men’s March Madness basketball tournament. Cole talks about the benefits for a school of Hofstra’s size, the financial gap between the Pride and schools like its first round opponent Alabama, and how he views the rapid changes underway in college sports.

Scott and Eben speak with Brad D’Arco, the director and lead consultant of D’Arco & Associates, about elite high school sports recruiting. They talk about how it differs from college, what schools want, and how NIL has changed things.

Scott and Eben talk about Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo’s 83-point outburst in the NBA. They also talk about an ownership shuffle with the New York Giants, PGA Tour changes, and Syracuse basketball’s disappearance from the national conversation.

Scott and Eben talk about the very expensive unwinding of Tua Tagovailoa’s contract with the Miami Dolphins. They also talk about Donald Trump’s college sports reform efforts, a big antitrust settlement with Live Nation, and more.

Scott and Eben talk about a notable shift in how WNBA players are discussing their labor battle. They also talk about an Atlanta Hawks strip club promo, and some recent sports team M&A.

Scott and Eben discuss a recent story about a Duke athletics risk assessment, which examined teams on campus most likely to unionize. They also talk more about Jack Hughes’ post-Olympics run, and a new group formed by President Donald Trump to explore college sports reform.

Scott and Eben complete their final Olympics recap by talking about Team USA’s two hockey gold medals. They talk about the live coverage, the aftermath, and the business of USA Hockey, a governing body whose economics differ from many of its peers.

John Lasker, the head of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer initiatives, joined Eben and Jacob to discuss the first six months since the launch of ESPN Unlimited, which allows fans to subscribe to all the network’s programming directly. In the ensuing months, ESPN has closed a takeover of NFL Media assets, integrated MLB’s direct-to-consumer offering, MLB.TV and signed an exclusive WWE deal, while also courting a series of questions about what the current strategy means for fans' ability to continue accessing their favorite sports content. Will streaming sports get simpler, or is the complexity here to stay?

Scott and Eben break down the biggest business stories from the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. They also talk about Tony Clark’s inauspicious departure from the MLBPA, a table tennis business strategy and Casey Wasserman’s decision to sell his representation agency.

Scott and Eben speak with Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico’s valuations expert, about his latest MLS numbers. They break down a critical moment for the league with the World Cup, schedule flip and new leadership all on the horizon.