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
1
The Man City Question, Plus MLB Playoffs Roll On
33 min
2
Can the Premier League Thrive Without World’s B...
32 min
3
Lesson From The Owner's Box w/ David Rubenstein
26 min
4
NHL Valuations Show Sun Belt Surge, Sparks Expa...
32 min
5
New York vs. Boston: The NHL Season, MLB Playof...
34 min
6
Fat Bear Week For Sports? Plus, Highest Paid NF...
28 min
7
Many Pro Sports Teams Have Overlooked 20% of th...
29 min
8
NFL's Highest Paid Coaches / NBA Owners Meetings
35 min
9
NFL Kicks Off / Steve Ballmer Concedes
33 min
10
Late Night at the U.S. Open, Bankruptcy at LIV ...
Scott and Eben debate how problematic it is for U.S. Open matches to end at 3:33 AM ET. They also talk LIV Golf's long-expected bankruptcy, the start of the NFL season, and LSU vs. SEC.
31 min
11
Trucking, Restaurants and Real Estate: An NFL S...
Scott and Eben speak with Antoine Bethea, a former Pro Bowl safety, about his time in the NFL, his post-playing business approach, and how athletes can better manage their money.
30 min
12
Stan Kroenke Adds Angels to Sports Empire in $4...
Scott and Eben talk about Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Angels, which will grow what was already the largest ownership empire in global sports. They also talk about some business storylines from the U.S. Open.
28 min
13
Sports Investing is Red Hot. Are There Dangers ...
Scott and Eben speak with Marc Ganis, founder of Sportscorp and advisor to the NFL, about the economics of the world's richest league and how sports investing is changing forever.
32 min
14
Dodgers Update / The Newest Sports Owners
So much for a quiet summer. Kurt and Jacob fill in for Scott and Eben, breaking down the latest news in the Mark Walter saga, the approval of the Seattle Seahawks’ sale to a group led by Vinod Khosla, and a new funding round for Unrivaled at a $650 million valuation.
31 min
15
Mr. Haaland's Haircut: Lessons from the Gen Z S...
Scott and Eben discuss a social media masterclass from Erling Haaland. They also discuss the Timberwolves sale, Woody Johnson's F1 investment, and NFL players going back to college.
36 min
16
Sports Owners and the Danger of Short-Term Thin...
Scott and Eben speak with notable Wall Street (and sports) investor Roger Ehrenberg about the $12.5 billion Lakers deal, the changing face of sports ownership, and the thorniest questions that major leagues like the NBA and NFL are yet to solve.
27 min
17
Lakers Sale Fallout / Jeff Bezos the Sports Owner
Scott and Eben discuss more fallout from the stunning Lakers sale, including new reporting about Mark Walter's business empire and Joshua Kushner's AI-heavy portfolio. They also talk about Jeff Bezos buying into Liverpool, and a bizarre college sports legal battle.
30 min
18
The Lakers Just Sold For $12.5 Billion?! Plus, ...
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss an NBA bombshell, with the Los Angeles Lakers selling to Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. They also talk about Kurt's latest NFL valuations.
32 min
19
Nascar COO Discusses the Delicate Balance of In...
Scott and Eben speak with Ben Kennedy, the COO of NASCAR, about how the racing giant balances its traditional roots and its constant quest for innovation. They talk about new race locations, up-and-coming drivers, private equity and more.
31 min
20
Larry Berg Rises / Dodgers' Embarrassment of Ri...
Scott and Eben break down new MLS commissioner Larry Berg, a 'hybrid candidate' who was introduced to fans this week. They also talk about the Dodgers' embarrassment of riches, and LIV Golf funding.
31 min
21
What Was Gianni Infantino Thinking?
Scott and Eben discuss the rapid and stunning collapse of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's investment plan, which drew criticism for its merits, its lack of transparency and its potential ulterior motives. They also talk about Mauricio Pochettino's new contract as USMNT coach, and a crazy Friday night in college sports.
31 min
22
FIFA Seeks Investors: Breaking Down a Soccer M&...
Scott and Eben break down the early reporting on FIFA's plan to sell a $4.2 billion stake in its commercial ventures. They also talk about college sports patch deals.
29 min
23
LeBron James Choses Philadelphia / The Packers ...
Scott and Eben discuss LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. They also talk about the latest financials from the Green Bay Packers, new investors in the Athletics, the sale of The Team, and more.
26 min
24
ESPN Layoffs / Sports Ownership Empires Grow
Scott and Eben break down this week's layoffs at ESPN. They also talk about the Walton and Mittal sports ownership empires, the World Cup finals ratings, and NFL economics.
32 min
25
MLS Commissioner Finalists / World Cup Recap
Scott and Eben discuss the two finalists to be the next MLS commissioner. They also talk about the end of the World Cup and Fanatics Fest in New York City.
36 min