Today's episode breaks down the recently announced merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf. We discuss how the deal got done, what it means for the players, how it might impact other sports, and why Saudi Arabia might just be getting started. Enjoy!
Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain — and has also become a huge business. So today’s newsletter breaks down everything you need to know, including why the mountain has become so popular, the crazy amount of money each person spends on the trip, how much the Sherpas are making, and why it has become a $100 million-plus cash cow for the local government.
Today's episode starts by breaking down the $250 million business behind the French Open, including its history, TV ratings, prize money, and more. Joe then walks through Monty Williams new $78.5 million with the Detroit Pistons, Shannon Sharpe's decision to leave FS1 (and Skip Bayless), and Minnesota's plan to save taxpayers $277 million on US Bank Stadium. Listen, subscribe, share, and enjoy! TIMESTAMPS 0:00: Intro 1:53: French Open 12:51: Monty Williams 19:14: Shannon Sharpe 31:58: US Bank St...
Today's episode starts by breaking down the 2023 NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. Joe then discusses the financial impact behind Bob Myer's decision to leave the Golden State Warriors, the unique deal that might eventually bring Lionel Messi to MLS, and why Mark Zuckerberg's Murph workout time might be believable. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00: Intro 1:22: NBA Finals Preview 12:12: Bob Myers departure 17:45: Lionel Messi's MLS future 25:30: Mark Zuckerberg's Murch time...
The first part of today's episode breaks down how Conor McGregor conquered the UFC, making $600 million from a sport that is notorious for its low pay. Then the second part of this episode is an exclusive interview with Audie Attar. Audie is the Founder and President of Paradigm Sports Management, where he helps McGregor (and several other athletes) negotiate contracts, launch businesses, and close sponsorship deals. Enjoy!TIMESTAMPS: 0:00: Intro 1:16: The business behind Conor McGregor 18:11: E...
Today's podcast breaks down four topics: 1) The $200 million-plus financials behind Luton Town's promotion to the Premier League, 2) A (business) recap of the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco GP, 3) How Colorado made $200,000 in profit at this year's Spring Game, and 4) The new details behind the Oakland A's new stadium in Las Vegas. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS 0:00: Intro 1:22: Luton Town's $200M promotion 21:36: Indy 500/Monaco GP recaps 36:21: Colorado's lucrative Spring Game 41:30 The A's new ballpark in L...
Andrew Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and one of the sharpest minds in sports business today. We discuss Roger Goodell's upcoming contract extension, Tom Brady's ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, Amazon's request to flex Thursday Night Football, Green Bay's bid to host the 2025 NFL Draft, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I'm a member of Andrew's Sports Business League (SBL) membership group, and he consistently provides some of the best insights in the industry. You can...
Today's podcast breaks down three topics: 1) How the Monaco Grand Prix became F1's most famous (and expensive) race, 2) The routine that has made Clayton Kershaw one of MLB's most consistent pitchers, and 3) Michael Jordan's new $3 million hypercar gets delivered. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down three topics: 1) The data behind MLB's rule changes and its impact on attendance, viewership, and revenue. 2) The growth of the Mercedes Formula 1 team and their new $85 million silicon valley-style campus. 3) How Green Bay landed the right to host the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down two topics: 1) The economics behind Major League Soccer's new $500 million expansion team in San Diego and 2) A recap of the PGA Championship, including the financial impact for Brooks Koepka and Michael Block. Enjoy!
Today's episode breaks down two topics: 1. Fanatics' recent $150 million acquisition of PointsBet's U.S. business and 2. YouTube TV's crash and the bifurcation of media rights. Enjoy!
Angelo Keely is the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company. We talk about the science behind Amino Acids, why building muscle is so important, the future of medicine, and more. Enjoy! Ps. If you want to try Kion, go to www.getkion.com/joepomp and use code JOEPOMP at checkout for 20% off Kion Aminos, or 10% off all other products.
Today's podcast breaks down Pat McAfee's eight-figure deal with ESPN and the financial details behind Francis Ngannou's decision to leave the UFC for the PFL. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down three topics: 1) The fascinating economics behind Topgolf's $3 billion business, 2) Why Ja Morant's upcoming suspension will cost him more than $100 million in salary and endorsements, and 3) The details behind the NFL's decision to sell its first exclusive streamed playoff game to Peacock for $110 million. Enjoy!
Zak Brown is the CEO of McLaren Racing. We discuss what it takes to run a Formula 1 team, the qualities that all great drivers have, the growth of the sport, how he works with marketing partners, his biggest regrets, and more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down two topics: (1) The economics and details behind the Toronto Blue Jay's $300 million stadium renovation and (2) Connor Bedard's $5.2 million Impact on the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. Enjoy!
Joe starts today's episode by providing a behind-the-scenes look at the second running of the Miami Grand Prix. He then breaks down the business behind Formula 1, including how Liberty Media grew the sport and made billions of dollars. Enjoy!
The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest events in sports. So today's podcast breaks down the history, money, and business behind the legendary event, including its unique gambling structure, six-figure stud fees, $400 million economic impact, and more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down the most interesting topics in sports business, including Lionel Messi's potential $400 million deal, Mike Trout's golf course project with Tiger Woods, the Florida Panthers ticket sales strategy, Stephen Curry's TV impact, and more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast explores the financial benefit of a professional sports team winning a league championship. Joe runs through the revenue-sharing agreements for each of the major US professional sports leagues and then provides examples as evidence. Enjoy!
Deion Sanders recently signed a 5-year, $30 million deal to become the head football coach at the University of Colorado. Today's podcast breaks down the business behind that deal, including why I think he will end up being drastically underpaid. Enjoy!
The NFL Draft officially kicks off Thursday in Kanas City. So today's podcast breaks down the history and business behind the event, including the incredible logistics, attendance, and future. Enjoy!
The Oakland A's recently entered into a binding agreement to buy 49 acres of land in Las Vegas and plan to build a $1.5 billion stadium in its place. So today's podcast breaks down the details, including the backdoor business deals, secretive planning, economic projections, and more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down two main topics: the details (and hypocrisy) behind the NFL's recent sports gambling suspensions and the fascinating economics behind the Goodyear Blimp. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down how LIV Golf has transformed the PGA Tour, the details behind Jalen Hurts' historic contract, and why one Washington Commanders bid is fake.
Professional athletes must pay taxes in every state they play in. This is because of the Jock Tax, so today's podcast breaks down how Michael Jordan is involved, the numbers on how much pro athletes are paying in taxes, and the data on the potential advantage this offers low tax states. Enjoy!
Stephen Curry recently signed a long-term contract extension with Under Armour. Today's podcast breaks down the details behind the deal, including Nike's billion-dollar mistake and how a mix of annual base pay, equity, royalties, and incentives could earn Curry $1 billion.
Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff recently reached billionaire status, according to Forbes. So today's podcast breaks down the unique deal that enabled him to reach a 10-figure net worth and how F1 might just be getting started.
Endeavor announced this week that they were acquiring WWE for $9.3 billion and combining it with the UFC (valued at $12.1 billion) to create one company. So today's podcast breaks down all the details, including why they are doing it and what might happen next. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down the money and business behind The Masters Tournament, including how much they make on ticket sales, concessions, merchandise, sponsorships, and media rights. Enjoy!
