JJ Redick's production company has become increasing valuable over the years, hosting two of the most popular podcasts in sports. But now, he'll take a step back to coach the Lakers. Today’s episode breaks it down. Enjoy!
Stephen A. Smith is in the middle of contract negotiations with ESPN. Reports indicated he is asking for $25 million annually, while ESPN’s initial offer came in at $18 million annually. Today’s episode breaks down the details. Enjoy!
Rhone Co-Founder and CEO Nate Checketts joins me for today’s podcast. We discuss how he started the company, their retail strategy, the cheapest and most effective ways to acquire customers, balancing work and family life, and much more. Enjoy! P.S. If you want to buy something from Rhone, use code “JPOMP20” for 20% off your order at rhone.com/jpomp20
From dry runs with Kevin Burkhardt to speech coaches and artificial intelligence, Tom Brady is more prepared for his first NFL broadcast than any analyst ever. Today’s episode breaks it down. Enjoy!
Many people are saying Bryson DeChambeau is now popular because of his YouTube channel. However, much of the stuff he does on YouTube would have been allowed on the PGA Tour, and the real reason is much simpler. DeChambeau is a more fun, better, mature golfer than he ever was before.
Today’s podcast breaks down the money and business behind this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst, including value of the land, ticket sales, USGA investment, rental home prices, and more. Enjoy!
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley has turned down a $70 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers - but was he ever really considering it? Today's Podcast breaks down how Hurley used media connections to build leverage as he negotiates a new contract with UConn, which could make him the highest-paid coach in college basketball. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast breaks down AC Milan’s new NBA-style pitchside seats, and a detailed explanation of how the Italian football club continues to grow its enterprise value. Enjoy!
Adam Wexler is the CEO of PrizePicks, North America’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) company with more than 5 million members. We talk about how PrizePicks got its first customers, the regulatory outlook, the financial benefits of free-to-play games, esports, and much more. Enjoy!
This month’s mailbag includes questions on UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Drama, Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid, the economics of an F1 race, the Stanley Cup Final, and more. Enjoy!
Jordan Rogers is one of my favorite follows in all of sports. Rogers formerly led brand marketing for Nike Basketball in North America, but he has worked across many different parts of the business (football, women’s, etc.) and with many talented athletes (Kevin Durant, Odell Beckham Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo, etc.). We discuss Tiger Woods’ new clothing brand, Sun Day Red, Caitlin Clark’s $28 million shoe deal with Nike, the rollout of Anthony Edwards signature show, and more. Enjoy! Follow Jordan ...
The NCAA and the Power 5 conferences have agreed on a settlement that enables colleges to pay athletes for the first time ever. This is the most significant change we have ever seen in collegiate athletics, so Michael Hendricks joins me to break it down. We discuss the terms of the settlement, where the money will come from, the future of collectives, the impact on Title IX, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to Michael’s newsletter: https://allfields.substack.com/...
Ken Goldin is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Goldin Auctions, the leading marketplace for trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia. We discuss how collectibles became such a big business, some of Ken’s favorite items, his Netflix show, investment firms entering the space, and much more. Enjoy!
CNBC’s Alex Sherman joins me to discuss all things NBA media rights, including where things currently stand, the possibility of a 4th package including TNT, the legality of matching rights, TNT’s backup plan, the future of Inside The NBA, and much more. Enjoy!
Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most exclusive events in all of sports, so today’s podcast breaks down the money and business behind the event. We talk through hosting fees, TV agreements, sponsorship contracts, hotel rates, tickets, yacht prices, and much more. Enjoy!
Andrew Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and one of the sharpest minds in sports business today. We discuss Caleb WIlliams not using an agent, Marvin Harrison Jr. lawsuit with Fanatics, Netflix paying $150 million for NFL games, the Chicago Bears NFL stadium deal, WNBA financials, Jared Goff’s recent contract extension, and the Timberwolves ownership saga. Enjoy! Special thanks to Carputty for sponsoring today’s episode. Carputty is revolutionizing the automotive indus...
Netflix is paying $150 million for two NFL games on Christmas Day. But it's really part of the NFL's bigger plan to multiply media rights. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast talks through speculation on Adrian Newey's next destination (and the financial impact that it would have). Enjoy!
The Chicago Bears are asking for one of the most generous stadium financing deals ever. But is it really just a negotiating tactic to get what they want in the suburbs? Today’s podcast breaks it down. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast breaks down Penn Entertainment’s most recent earnings report, including ESPN BET’s performance. We talk through revenue, EBITDA, hold percentage, product enhancements, marketing spend, and much more. Enjoy!
Bryson Sullivan is an aerospace engineer and one of the smartest minds in Formula 1. We sat down to discuss last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, including Lando Norris’ first-ever F1 win, and so much more. Enjoy!
Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. aren't using NFLPA-certified agents. Is this a one-off coincidence or a sign of bigger things to come? Today’s podcast breaks it down. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast breaks down the news that the English premier League will be adding a hard salary cap. We examine the details, talk through potential benefits and consequences, and we’ll even explore how this has American influence written all of it. Enjoy!
Golf fans want to blame viewership woes on LIV Golf and/or Tiger's absence. But the real problem goes much deeper...and it won't be easy to fix. Today’s podcast breaks it down. Enjoy!
Caitlin Clark will almost certainly be underpaid her entire WNBA career. But Clark’s dominance offers a more promising future for the league’s top players. Today’s podcast breaks down the numbers. Enjoy!
With Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor saying the team is no longer for sale after incoming owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore missed a payment that would have given them majority control of the franchise, I decided to dig in. I’ve spent several weeks talking to sources across the NBA — executives, Timberwolves employees, sports bankers, lawyers, etc. — and I discovered a pattern of mistrust over the last few years. So, today’s episode breaks it all down, including Glen Taylor’s ownership tenure, ...
Today’s podcast is with Erik Allebest, the co-founder and CEO of Chess.com . We discuss the growth of chess, how much the world’s best players make, the future of chess as a spectator sport, the qualities that set the best chess players apart, chess in virtual reality, building community, and more. Enjoy!
Today’s episode is a conversation with Tom Garfinkel (CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium and Managing Partner of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix). We talk about how Miami landed America’s second Formula 1 race, the logistical challenges of building the racetrack, how much money the race makes compared to other events, and more. Enjoy!
Today’s episode is a conversation with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner. We talk about the growth of Formula 1, Liberty Media, the cost cap, developing US drivers, the Miami Grand Prix, the economics of hosting a race, and more. Enjoy!
Today’s episode includes a laundry list of interesting facts about Augusta National and the Masters golf tournament. We dig into the business behind the tournament and several other things, too, like expansion plans, hospitality offerings, and more. Enjoy!
