Adam Leventhal

Adam Leventhal, a senior writer and broadcaster at The Athletic, dives deep into the world of illegal sports streaming, revealing insights from his extensive investigations. He discusses how fans have normalized piracy, driven by cost and convenience. Leventhal explains the evolution of illegal streaming from physical media to digital solutions like VPNs and Firesticks. They also examine the impact on sports broadcasting, focusing on UK's 3PM blackout and the piratical threats to commercial deals, together outlining potential paths for reform in the industry.