Today's podcast covers Roger Goodell's insane compensation package, the NBA's new 7-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and the details behind Stephen Curry's recently signed lifetime deal with Under Armour. Enjoy!
Major League Baseball has seen a significant decline in interest over the last two decades and is now trying to draw fans back in by implementing the most extensive rule changes we’ve ever seen. So today’s podcast breaks down everything you need to know, including how these changes impact the money and business behind the sport. Enjoy!
Joe starts today's podcast by breaking down the current state of sports media, including how Stephen A. Smith became ESPN's highest-paid star. Joe then discusses the numbers behind this year's March Madness and explains why Caitlin Clark deserves every award. He then ends the episode with some current events, including Boston's new locker room, the Angels' decision to leave their radio team at home, and more. Enjoy!
Joe starts this episode by breaking down the financials behind the Buffalo Bills' new $1.4 billion stadium. He then runs through how Fanatics grew from a $277 million valuation to a $31 billion valuation over the last decade, and then ends the episode by arguing that the Washington Commanders are a better investment than Manchester United. Enjoy!
Joe breaks down this week's most interesting sports business topics, including the business behind the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani's upcoming $500 million payday, ESPN's rumored layoffs, and the declining XFL Viewership numbers. Enjoy!
Joan Laporta is the President of FC Barcelona. We discuss FC Barcelona's current financial position, the pros and cons of a Super League, Lionel Messi's potential return, and much more.
Today's episode breaks down the future of MLB's World Baseball Classic, YouTube TV's recent price hike, and the pros and cons of Michael Jordan's reported decision to sell the Charlotte Hornets. Enjoy!
Jason Robins is the co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, a daily fantasy sports and sports betting company. We discuss the expansion of mobile sports betting, how DraftKings intends to steal market share from its rivals, the structure of their content partnership deals with companies like Meadowlark Media, the future of microbetting, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast is from a panel I moderated at the 2023 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference presented by ESPN. I sat down with Nascar President Steve Phelps, Trackhouse Racing team owner Justin Marks, and Sonoma Raceway GM Jill Gregory, and we discussed the growth of Nascar, how they use data to improve the fan experience, the future of content marketing in sports, and much more. Enjoy!
This year’s Super Bowl will be watched by more than 200 million people globally, and the NFL will make hundreds of millions of dollars in one weekend. But the halftime performer at this year’s game, Rihanna, won’t be paid a dime. So today’s podcast breaks down the fascinating economics behind the Super Bowl halftime show. Enjoy!
Jay Williams was the 2nd overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, and is currently an NBA analyst and radio host for ESPN. We talk about his daily schedule at ESPN, the motorcycle accident that forced him to retire from the NBA, his battle with depression, the future of sports media, and more. Enjoy!
Roger Federer has built one of the most impressive brands in sports history and is the only tennis player ever to reach billionaire status. So today’s podcast takes a look at his success, including why he struggled early in his career, the moves that turned everything around, and a historic deal that earned him more than $600 million.
Formula 1 is one of the world’s most interesting sports. Teams spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually to build the fastest car, and the 2023 schedule includes 23 races across 20 continents in just 9 months. This also makes Formula 1 a logistical nightmare, so today’s podcast breaks down everything you need to know about the incredible logistics of Formula 1.
NBA valuations have skyrocketed over the last decade, and the average franchise is now worth nearly $3 billion. Many people have started to say that this growth trend won't last forever, but today's episode breaks down why I think the NBA will be the fastest-growing major US professional sports league over the next decade. Enjoy! Special thanks to Goldin for sponsoring this episode. Goldin is the leading and most trusted destination for some of the most significant pieces of sports and pop cultu...
David Beckham is one of the most influential athletes in sports history. He played for iconic clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, and he shocked the world when he joined the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer in 2007. But here’s the part you didn’t know: Despite taking a 70% pay cut in salary, Beckham’s MLS contract included two unique stipulations that ended up earning him more than $500 million. So today's podcast breaks down the details. Enjoy! Thank you to Sorare for sponsoring this ...
Ryan Garcia is a 24-year-old professional boxer. He is 23-0 (19 KOs) inside the ring and has built an audience of more than 20 million social media followers outside the ring. We talk about his upcoming fight with Gervonta Davis, how he initially got interested in boxing, what his training schedule looks like, the challenges with cutting weight, the business of boxing, and more. ———————————————————————- This email is sponsored by SoFi. SoFi is the all-in-one finance app helping you bank, borrow,...
Lance Armstrong is one most divisive athletes in history. He won a record seven consecutive Tour de France titles after beating stage three testicular cancer, which had spread to his lymph nodes, lungs, brain, and abdomen. But he has also faced intense scrutiny and admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs like EPO and cortisone. In this conversation, we discuss his childhood growing up in Plano, Texas. We talk about how he initially got interested in cycling, and when he knew that he could...
Paul Rabil is an athlete, entrepreneur, creator, and investor. He is one of the best lacrosse players in history and now serves as Co-Founder and President of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). We discuss the origins of lacrosse as a sport, why he believes the PLL can be one of America's next major sports leagues, what it was like selling a documentary to ESPN, his experience on The Shop with Kyrie Irving and others, and much more. Enjoy!
Troy Aikman was the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. He won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, and currently serves as the Monday Night Football commentator for ESPN. We discuss how he initially got into broadcasting, why he left FOX for ESPN after 20 years, his take on Tom Brady’s $375 million broadcasting deal, the future of the NFL, what it’s like owning a professional sports team, his new beer company EIGHT, ...
Francis Ngannou is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion and one of the toughest people on the planet, both mentally and physically. We discuss growing up in Cameroon, his grueling 14-month journey to freedom, getting his first UFC contract, becoming World Champion, fighting for higher pay across the sport, his business ventures outside of the UFC, and more. Enjoy!
Joe De Sena is the founder & CEO of Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand. Spartan has hosted more than 250 events across 40-plus countries, and more than 7 million people have competed in a Spartan Race. We discuss why Joe left Wall Street to start the business, how he finally gained traction after ten years of trying, the biggest challenges he faced along the way, the keys to a happy and healthy life, how to become mentally strong, and more. Enjoy!
Rich Kleiman is an entrepreneur and investor. He has worked with NBA superstar Kevin Durant for nearly a decade, handling his foundation and Nike business, building media properties like the Boardroom, and managing a $200 million venture portfolio that includes early investments in companies like Postmates, Coinbase, and more.
More than half of all Premier League clubs now have American owners, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool. So this podcast breaks down how this might (soon) create a dangerous situation where the Super League is restarted, All-Star Games are established, and relegation is ended. Enjoy!
Casper Stylsvig is the Chief Revenue Officer at AC Milan. We discuss the club being acquired for $1.3 billion by RedBird Capital, why the New York Yankees became minority investors, the future business model for football clubs globally, where the plan currently sits for their new $1 billion stadium, why US expansion is inevitable, and more. Enjoy!
Today's episode breaks down the extraordinary life and journey of Frances Tiafoe, the only American male tennis player left in contention at the US Open. Enjoy!
Today's episode breaks down the ownership structure of Manchester United, including how the Glazer family has creatively taken nearly $2 billion off the table while still maintaining ~70% equity ownership. Enjoy!
John Talty is a senior sports editor at AL.com and the author of The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever. We discuss the qualities that make Nick Saban the best college football coach in history, why he focuses on the process instead of the results, and the best stories from his 15+ years at Alabama. Enjoy!
Today's guest is Dan Porter, the co-founder and CEO of Overtime. Dan and I chat about how the company has expanded over the last six years, why he believes premium IP ownership is so important, and what might be next for the $500 million-plus company. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down Formula One's Q2 2022 financial results, including a 50% increase in revenue and record attendance for the first half of the 2022 season. Enjoy!
Andrew Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and one of the sharpest minds in sports business today. So we sat down to discuss various topics around the NFL, including Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension, the Miami Dolphins tampering case, and more. Enjoy!
