Today’s podcast breaks down the business of YouTube TV and its relation to the rising cost of watching sports. I look at YouTube TV’s price hikes since 2017, how YouTube TV’s product has gotten worse while its price continues to increase, how sports media rights have influenced the platform's rising costs, and much more. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast looks at New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion plan to turn the surrounding land of Citi Field into an entertainment district with public parks, hotels, live music venues, bars and restaurants, and even a casino and sportsbook. I explain why this stadium & mixed-used development model has grown over the past few years and why it is so important to sports franchise owners today. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast assesses whether Tom Brady is worth $375 million to Fox after his first full season as an NFL broadcaster. I look back at Brady’s rookie season as a broadcaster and break down why his $375M deal gives Fox more benefits that go beyond the broadcast booth, especially when it comes to the network’s advertising sales, studio shows, social media, other sports programming, and more. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast breaks down how the NFL is preparing and testing the field at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. To learn more on this process, I spoke with NFL Field Director Nick Pappas about everything the NFL does to prepare a field for the Super Bowl. With Nick’s insight, I go over the NFL’s field preparation logistics, the pros and cons of different field surfaces, the technology the NFL uses to test playing surfaces, and much more. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast analyzes the business model of the Super Bowl Halftime Show and explains why Kendrick Lamar will make $0 for his halftime show performance at Super Bowl LIX. I go through the history of the Super Bowl halftime show, why artists agree to do the halftime show even with no pay, and why the halftime show is so valuable for performers. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast breaks down the real reason the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. I explore how a 20-year relationship of Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison influenced the terms of the Doncic trade to LA, which includes a major link to the past business dealings of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast features a sit-down interview with six-time golf major champion and LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson. I talk with Phil about the future of professional golf, how LIV Golf has evolved since he joined in 2022, how coffee saved his life, and much more. Enjoy!
Today’s podcast explores the NFL's technological future, including how specific stadiums and even the Super Bowl have spent years testing optical tracking solutions during live games. After a controversial ruling on Josh Allen’s fourth-quarter QB sneak in last week’s AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, I break down why an optical tracking system for line-of-gain rulings is more difficult than NFL fans may think. I also look at how the NFL’s in-game technology ...
Today’s podcast looks back on the entrepreneurial life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. This past Sunday marked the five-year anniversary of Kobe’s tragic death along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash. To celebrate his legacy, I revisit Kobe’s legendary off-court career as an investor and entrepreneur — which was equally impressive as his Hall of Fame career on the court. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com...
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/POMP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code POMP. Today’s podcast breaks down the money spent by Ohio State University on its 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship roster. I assess whether or not Ohio State truly “bought” its national championship with $20 million in NIL money, and why there are more factors to Ohio State’s championship victory than NIL dollars alone. I also discuss the coming changes to college spo...
Today’s podcast features a sit-down interview with two-time golf major champion and LIV Golf superstar, Bryson DeChambeau. I talk with Bryson about his YouTube channel, his diet, his new deal with Reebok, a new mixed-use development he’s building in his hometown, the future of LIV Golf, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/pomp and get on your way to being your best self....
Today's podcast analyzes the business and venue model of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, site of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. I break down how Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank created a blueprint for stadiums across the country with Mercedes-Benz Stadium. I also explore the stadium's finances, revenue-sharing agreements, operational deals, its unique design, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast looks at the business of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys. In light of reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is interested in interviewing University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders for Dallas's head coach opening, I wanted to discuss how Jones reengineered and revolutionized the business model for NFL teams, and how he turned the Cowboys into a $10 billion entertainment product. I also break down how Jones' craving for attention led to the Cowboys becoming the world's gr...
Today's podcast assesses whether Notre Dame's independent status as a football team is an advantage or disadvantage for the Fighting Irish. I dive deep into the finances behind Notre Dame's independent status, including TV deals, conference payouts, revenue-sharing agreements, and more. Plus, my final answer on the question may surprise you. Enjoy!
In today's podcast, I recap my in-person experience attending Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new indoor golf league, TGL. I give an inside look at TGL's opening night, including a review of the league's purpose-built SoFi Center venue, how my in-person experience compared to those watching TGL at home, what the crowd was like for the inaugural event, the influence of technology on the league's gameplay, what I would change about TGL's fan experience at the SoFi Center, and much more. Enjoy!...
Today's podcast covers the ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah. I explain why 200 of the resort's ski patrol employees went on strike, and delve into the labor dispute between the ski patrol union and the resort's parent company, Vail Resorts. I also break down the economics of Vail Resorts, including how the company makes money, their approach to buying and owning resorts, the vertical integration of their business to maximize profit margins, and why this business model ultim...
Today's podcast goes behind the scenes of the viral B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover photo at the 2025 Rose Bowl, which has been viewed by hundreds of millions of people around the world ( SEE THE IMAGE HERE ). I reached out to the pilot and photographer behind the photo, Mark Holtzman, to get the inside story of the actual image, including how Holtzman became an aerial photographer, the meticulous process and logistics required to capture the Rose Bowl flyover photo, how Holtzman communicates with th...
On today's episode, I give my annual sports business predictions for 2025. I cover a wide variety of topics, including the UFC's media rights deal, the sale of college sports programs, the Chicago Bears' new stadium proposal, NBA expansion, and much more. I know some of these predictions won’t be correct, and that’s okay. The goal isn’t to be 100% accurate. These lists often state things that are completely obvious or have no chance of happening. Instead, I challenge myself to think critically, ...
Today's podcast looks back at Disney's foray into professional sports ownership. I break down The Walt Disney Company's time as owners of both the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Anaheim Angels, analyzing what went wrong, how much money they lost, why it was doomed from the start and the 20-minute, $450,000 Mighty Ducks pregame intro that's so outrageous it sounds made up. Enjoy!
Today's episode looks at the Buffalo Bills' new stadium set to open in 2026. I break down the innovative technology being used to make the outdoor stadium feel like an indoor stadium, including a unique canopy structure with the world's largest snow melt system, a state-of-the-art field heating apparatus, wind reduction panels that help keep the stadium warm, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast looks at the ratings and performance of the NFL and NBA's slate on Christmas Day. I analyze the numbers to see which league came out on top, if the NFL has officially taken Christmas Day from the NBA, what it all means for the future of both leagues and how Netflix factors into it all. Enjoy!
Today's podcast looks at Netflix's $150 million investment in Christmas Day NFL games. I analyze the NFL's recent push to steal Christmas Day TV viewership from the NBA, Netflix's big plans for this week's Christmas Day games, how the NFL could impact the business of Netflix, where Netflix could fit into the NFL's broader future broadcast plans, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's episode breaks down the money at stake for conferences and schools in the College Football Playoff. I look at how we arrived to the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, how much money conferences can earn in the CFP, why schools are set to earn BIG money from the CFP's new TV contract with ESPN that starts in 2026, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down how FIFA rigged its process for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup of men's soccer. I look at the strategic moves FIFA made to set up Saudi Arabia as the only viable 2034 bidder, how Saudi Arabia financially influenced FIFA over the past few years, the details of Saudi Arabia's 2034 bid, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast recounts how McLaren's F1 team went from near bankruptcy to winning the 2024 Formula 1 Constructors Championship. I break down Zak Brown's path to becoming McLaren Racing CEO in 2018, how Brown turned the F1 team's failing business into a $2.65 billion juggernaut, the strategic moves McLaren made over the past six years to get back to the top of F1, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's podcast looks at how Bill Belichick's deal to become the head football coach at the University of North Carolina came together. I go through the process that led to Belichick's hiring at UNC, why Belichick ultimately chose UNC over the NFL, and why I think Belichick could succeed in college football. Enjoy!
Today's episode breaks down Juan Soto's record $765 million contract with the New York Mets. I look at all the details behind this massive deal, including how the negotiations played out, the way Soto's agent Scott Boras ran the free agency process, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's relentless pursuit to sign Soto, and why I think this is ultimately a bad deal for the New York Mets. Enjoy!
Today's podcast breaks down the impact Taylor Swift's $2 billion Eras Tour had on multiple sports team owners. I analyze the economic impact Swift's Eras Tour shows had on a dozen sports team-owned stadiums around the globe, how much revenue these venues generated from rent, concessions and merchandise for Eras Tour concerts, why non-sporting events like a Taylor Swift show are so important to these teams' business models, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's episode looks at Stephen A. Smith's rumored $100 million+ contract offer from ESPN. I break down the reported details and perks of the new deal, why Smith is so valuable to ESPN even as cable households keeps declining, Smith's role in the future of ESPN, and much more. Enjoy!
Today's episode breaks down how Bryson DeChambeau became one of the world's most popular golfers through YouTube and social media. I discuss DeChambeau's recent viral hole-in-one challenge and the social media growth it generated for the two-time major champion, DeChambeau's overall content strategy, how much money he potentially makes off YouTube, why DeChambeau's content style could be the future of professional golf, and much more. Enjoy!
