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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1
Red Bulls Spread Wings After Historic Season w/...
Scott and Eben speak with Marc de Grandpré, president and GM of the New York Red Bulls, about his very busy last few weeks. The MLS club was runner-up for the league title, and shortly afterwards announced a new—and very unique--$100+ million stadium naming rights deal with Sports Illustrated Tickets.
35 min
2
Juan Soto’s $765M Deal Has Wide-Spread Ramifica...
Scott and Eben discuss Juan Soto’s new $765 million contract with the New York Mets, and what it means for billionaire Steve Cohen, the rest of the league, and future CBA talks. They also talk about the College Football Playoff.
34 min
3
Coco Gauff, Caitlin Clark and the Highest-Paid ...
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss the highest paid female athletes in the world. They include Coco Gauff, Eileen Gu, Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark.
29 min
4
The NFL Is Investing in Mexico’s Top Soccer Lea...
Scott and Eben discuss a potential major overhaul of Mexican soccer, with a notable new investor. They also talk about YouTube sensation MrBeast, protests by Premier League fans, and Marc Lasry dropping his pursuit of the North Carolina Courage.
29 min
5
Giants’ Saquon Sorrow is Eagles Thanksgiving Fe...
Scott and Eben discuss Saquon Barkley’s departure from the New York Giants, his success in Philadelphia, and the great Hard Knocks footage that captured it all. They also talk about the Oregon Ducks video team’s cinematic recaps of their wins.
32 min
6
Highest Paid Coaches / Expansion is Everywhere!
Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s recent list of the 50 highest-paid coaches in the U.S. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s NWSL interest, the UFL’s expansion, and a nostalgic piece of candy.
31 min
7
A New Way To Launch a Sports League w/ LOVB’s K...
Eben and Kurt speak with Katlyn Gao, League One Volleyball’s co-founder and CEO, about the group’s new $100 million funding raise, volleyball’s popularity, and why LOVB built a pro sports league by focusing first on youth clubs.
27 min
8
A Tale of Two Fights: One Tyson, One Trump
Scott and Eben discuss Mike Tyson’s fight versus Jake Paul, and president-elect Donald Trump’s visit to the UFC event in New York City. They also talk about Northwestern’s new $850 million stadium project, and ESPN’s unique deal to license TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” show.
28 min
9
Cavs’ 1,000-to-1 Odds / The Sphere’s $500 Milli...
Scott and Eben discuss FanDuel offering 1,000-to-1 odds that the Cleveland Cavaliers finish the regular season 82-0, which reflects the gradual blending of oddsmaking and marketing. They also discuss the Sphere’s heavily operating losses, and another asset sale from Endeavor with an interesting twist.
25 min
10
The NFL Goes Global / WTA’s Riyadh Riches
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s international aims, which are growing quite quickly if commissioner Roger Goodell is to be believed. They also talk about the prize pool at the WTA Finals held in Riyadh, and an NFL player that’s part of a potato empire.
26 min
11
How A Second Trump Presidency Impacts Sports
Scott and Eben discuss how a second Donald Trump presidency might impact the sports world, from golf to MMA, estate taxes and ticket prices. They also recap a recent sports investing conference in New York.
32 min
12
Light and Fun Club Sportico Takeover on Electio...
Eben and Jacob keep it light-hearted on Election Day as they discuss the changing nature of sports fandom, media consumption, and social media. They also talk about Club Sportico, their new sports business community.
34 min
13
Why NHL Valuations Have Nearly Doubled Since 2021
Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen joins the show to break down our recently updated NHL valuations. The average NHL franchise is now worth $1.8 billion, up 92% since 2021. As Kurt explains, a lot of that growth has come from Sun Belt teams that were once viewed as struggling properties but have since found a formula for sucess—and sellouts. We also discuss the role of the NHL's current salary cap on valuations, and whether we'd rather own the Boston Bruins or Boston Celtics going forward.
32 min
14
Is The Sports Equinox Too Much of a Good Thing?
The four biggest North American teams sports leagues were in action Monday night in 2024's only "sports equinox." But Scott and Jacob Feldman wonder whether leagues would be better served moving their games so as not to compete with marquee events like the World Series and Monday Night Football. With the MLS considering moving to a fall-to-spring schedule and the WNBA season expanding, finding moments to own is more important than ever. They also discuss a must-watch Fall Classic, COSM's football coverage, and the celebrity influencers every team should be trying to host.
24 min
15
Messi, MLS and Milestones w/ League Exec Chris ...
Scott and Eben sit with Chris McGowan, the Chief of Club Performance at MLS, to discuss the league’s commercial success, the impact of Lionel Messi, the MLS x Apple deal, and how he built his MLS unit from scratch.
27 min
16
Dream World Series Matchup Follows Dream WNBA F...
Scott and Eben talk about the Yankees and Dodgers meeting in the World Series, a showdown of the sport’s two most valuable franchises and two of its biggest stars. They also talk about the WNBA Finals, some breaking news on the league’s labor front, and surprise LA28 venue news.
32 min
17
NFL Minority Stakes Abound / BOS Nation Debacle
Scott and Eben discuss a trio of celebrities—Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Jozy Altidore—that are in talks to by into the Buffalo Bills. They also talk about Tom Brady’s Raiders deal, sports bettors haranguing doctors, and BOS Nation’s rough introduction.
32 min
18
WNBA Finals Showdown / Tom Brady the NFL Owner
Scott and Eben break down the WNBA finals, which includes a showdown of two All Stars who are also business partners in a new 3x3 women’s league. They also talk about Tom Brady nearing an equity stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, the MLB playoffs, and the looming Minnesota Twins sale
33 min
19
MLB Loan Season / Diddy’s Sports Philanthropy
Scott and Eben talk about MLB players that take out loans in the offseason. They also talk about cryptocurrency sponsorships, U.S. Soccer’s business, and Diddy’s sports philanthropy.
25 min
20
College Sports Upsets Abound. Guard The Goalpos...
Scott and Eben discuss the business impacts of an upset-heavy weekend in college football. They also talk about the MLB playoffs, a quiet start to the NHL season, and what may become the first private equity deal in the NFL.
30 min
21
MLB Playoff Vibes / Nike Baseball Jersey Revers...
Scott and Eben discuss a new energy around MLB playoffs this year. They also talk about Nike’s backtrack on its new MLB uniforms, the sale of CCM, NHL labor, and the Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman problem.
31 min
22
Talkin’ Bout Playoffs! Plus Taylor Swift, UNLV
Scott and Eben discuss the MLB playoffs, Oakland’s long goodbye for the Athletics, and the anniversary of a certain pop star’s relationship with the NFL.
27 min
23
NWSL Valuations Extravaganza w/ Kurt Badenhausen
Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico valuations guru Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest NWSL valuations. They range from Angel City at $250 million to the Chicago Red Stars at $53 million.
27 min
24
12-Team Playoff Meets College Upheaval w/ CFP B...
Scott and Eben speak with retired Lt. General Rich Clark, the new executive director of the College Football Playoff, about expanding to 12 teams, upheaval across college sports, and his time playing football at Air Force in the 1980s.
31 min
25
There’s a New Mega Sports Empire In Canada
Scott and Eben discuss the consolidation of the major sports teams in Toronto. They also discuss a new NYCFC owner, one final ‘Woj Bomb,’ and waning interest for Deion Sanders’ college games.
28 min