Today's podcast covers General Motors and Cadillac joining Formula 1 as the 11th team on the grid starting in 2026. I break down why GM and Cadillac's bid was ultimately accepted, how much it will cost GM and Cadillac to join F1, what the move says about Formula 1's future business plans, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down Amazon's $100 million plan to turn NFL fans into Black Friday shoppers. I look back at the origins of the NFL playing games on Thanksgiving, how the NFL and Amazon are now working to create a new football tradition on Black Friday, and why Amazon's in-game advertising platform will change the future of sports broadcasting. Enjoy!
Today's podcast looks at how the University of Michigan shockingly flipped the #1 high school football recruit in the country, 5-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, from Louisiana State University (LSU) to the Wolverines' 2025 recruiting class. I break down how Michigan got Underwood to make the switch with an eight-figure NIL offer, why billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison was unexpectedly involved in the 17-year-old quarterback's recruitment, how Tom Brady, Dave Portnoy and the infamous C...
Today's episode breaks down the business behind the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend. I look back at the economics of last year's inaugural race, analyze why the Las Vegas Grand Prix is one of the only events owned & operated by F1's parent company Liberty Media, why the Las Vegas Grand Prix has become F1's most important race, and more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast profiles Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) who was spotted sitting next to and speaking with President-elect Donald Trump last weekend at UFC 309. I give background on Al-Rumayyan's role in Saudi Arabia, how he has the ear of every major sports player through the PIF's sports investments, why Saudi Arabia is disrupting the sports world, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down the unique business model of Ferrari. After another successful earnings report from the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, I look at the company's origins, the way it creates massive demand with a limited car supply, how Ferrari uses F1 as a marketing vehicle for its business, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down the business behind tonight's boxing match spectacle between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on Netflix. I look at why the fight could be the most-watched boxing match in history, why Netflix is betting big on the matchup, what the fight tells us about Netflix's live sports strategy, how this event could change the future of sports broadcasting, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's episode breaks down why Deion Sanders is underpaid with his $5 million salary as head coach of the University of Colorado football team. I analyze the influence Sanders has had in his time at the school, including his effect on the business of Colorado's athletic department and the downstream impact of his hiring on Colorado's broader economics as a university. Enjoy!
Today's podcast covers the career of Scott Boras, the most powerful agent in MLB history. Boras is on the verge of another massive contract this MLB offseason with his client, superstar outfielder Juan Soto, who is projected to get a deal worth $500 to $600 million. I look at how Boras became a baseball agent, his Hall of Fame-worthy resume, the methods behind his negotiation strategy, why he's hated by so many people in baseball, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's episode is a deep dive into the secret membership process of Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters. I break down the details and rumors behind the most exclusive club in golf after Augusta National welcomed a new membership class featuring Eli Manning (former New York Giants quarterback), Sean McManus (CBS Sports Chairman), Andy Jassy (Amazon CEO) and Ed Bastian (Delta Airlines CEO) this fall. I look at membership fees, Augusta National's rules for members, famous members of th...
Today's episode looks at the hype around Duke University freshman basketball phenom, Cooper Flagg. I discuss why Flagg will have a Zion Williamson-like impact on Duke, break down the massive NIL deals he has already signed, explain why he reclassified for the 2025 NBA Draft, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's episode looks at NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes' bid to bring a WNBA franchise to Kansas City. I break down the details behind Mahomes' pitch to the WNBA, his already massive sports ownership portfolio, his investment strategy, and the Tom Brady model he is following for his career both on and off the field. Enjoy!
Today's podcast analyzes how the Los Angeles Dodgers built their 2024 World Series Championship team through analytics and strategic investments from ownership. I cover Guggenheim and Magic Johnson's $2.1 billion purchase of the team in 2012, how President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman overhauled the team's front office with a focus on analytics and performance science, the Dodgers' creative free agent spending methods, and more. Enjoy!
Today's episode reviews the state of the National Basketball Association's business in 2024. I cover the latest NBA franchise valuations from Forbes, discuss the NBA's newly signed media rights deals, look at why many NBA owners are focused on real estate development, and share my concerns for the future business of the league. Enjoy!
Today's podcast covers the New York Liberty's journey from a $15 million fire sale to a $200 million valuation as WNBA Champions. I cover James Dolan's failed ownership tenure with the team, how Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai brought the franchise from the depths of the WNBA to the top of the league, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down the business, money and economics of this year's MLB World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. I assess potential TV ratings, look at Fox Sports' ad sales, review record-breaking ticket prices, explain how much players get paid in the postseason, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast uncovers the unique business model of Red Bull and how the brand uses sports to sell 12 billion cans of its energy drink each year. I'll break down the company's origins, explore its numerous sports investments, and show you why Red Bull is really a marketing company, NOT an energy drink company. Enjoy!
Today’s episode is with Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. Val and I talk about the state of the Big East and college basketball as a whole, the economics of the Big East, the rise of women’s basketball, what it was like to work for former NBA Commissioner David Stern, the USA Olympic Dream Team’s impact on global basketball, how the WNBA was founded, and much more. Enjoy!
Today’s guest is Justin Pugh, an 11-year veteran of the NFL who played with the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. Justin and I discuss his retirement from the NFL, the difference in travel between NFL teams, playing in the New York media market, the NFL’s expansion plans for its regular-season schedule and international games, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's guest is Tom Haberstroh, sportswriter and the man behind The Finder Substack. Tom and I break down his list of the Top 25 Best Sports Cities in America, learning the story of how the list together, the biggest surprises in the Top 25 and which city is the best for sports in the country right now. Trust me, you won't guess who comes in at number one. Enjoy!
Today's podcast looks at Ryan Smith's burgeoning professional sports empire in Utah. With the Utah Jazz already under his umbrella and now the Utah Hockey Club, Smith is quietly building a pro sports portfolio that rivals some of the biggest players in the business. I'll break down how it all started, how it's going so far and what the future holds for Smith and Salt Lake City. Enjoy!
Today's podcast covers Stephen Ross' impending minority stake sale in the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and F1 Miami Grand Prix at an $8.1 billion valuation. I'll break down how Ross built his Miami sports empire through creative revenue generation, why his sports assets are worth billions, and much more. Enjoy!
Today’s episode looks at the economic impact of Shohei Ohtani after his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including how the MLB superstar generated nearly $600 million in economic impact, the new sponsorship opportunities with Japanese companies, his impact on Los Angeles tourism, and more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast looks at the warning signs of a potential WNBA lockout. I break down the complexities of the WNBA's business model, including the NBA's ownership stake and the why league's unique revenue-sharing structure will make it difficult for players to earn what they think they're worth. Enjoy!
Today’s guest is Ethan Strauss, writer of the House of Strauss Substack, and former Golden State Warriors reporter for The Athletic and ESPN. Ethan and I discuss the WNBA’s failure of Caitlin Clark, recent changes to ESPN’s NBA team with Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe departing the network, Tom Brady’s performance in the Fox Sports broadcast booth so far, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast takes a look at ESPN's decision to fire Zach Lowe. I'll break down what might have lead to his firing, what it tells me about ESPN's strategy going forward and what the future might hold for Zach Lowe himself. Enjoy!
Netflix is spending a lot of money on sports content, but is it actually worth it? Today’s podcast breaks it down, including data on Tom Brady’s roast, Full Swing, Drive to Survive, Netflix’s live events, and the company’s $150 million NFL investment. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast breaks down the University of Tennessee’s new 10% talent fee, including why the school is doing it, potential backlash and other monetization options in an NIL world. Enjoy!
Today’s episode breaks down why ESPN’s NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski is leaving $20 million on the table to become the general manager of the men’s basketball team at St. Bonaventure, his alma mater. We also discuss Nike’s CEO change, including why Elliott Hill is a much better fit for the company than John Donahoe. Enjoy! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/JOE
Today’s podcast breaks down college football’s money games, including why big schools are paying smaller schools millions of dollars to play them, how the deals are negotiated, and much more. Enjoy!
