

Sports Business Radio Podcast
Brian Berger
Sports Business Radio focuses on the issues and people directly impacting the world of sports business. Guests on the show offering an insider's perspective include pro sports league executives, agents, college athletics administrators, sports apparel company reps, ad agency executives, media executives & athletes. Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube
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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 9min
Phil Andrews - USA Fencing CEO
PODCAST: Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing (www.usafencing.org), joins us for a conversation on this edition of Sports Business Radio. Andrews was appointed USA Fencing CEO in August 2022 and he oversees the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States.
Andrews discusses the growth of USA Fencing, how the 2024 Paris Olympics helped with the overall growth of fencing, the opening of a new private fencing school in Massachusetts and the path ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews with the biggest names in sports and business.
Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.
From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner.
Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 10min
Clinton Yates - ESPN Radio Host & Columnist
Clinton Yates (@ClintonYates), ESPN Radio Host & Columnist, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his career in journalism, his experience working for ESPN, the future of journalism and the mega events that are coming to Los Angeles over the next few years (NBA All-Star game, World Cup, Super Bowl, LA28 Olympics). Yates also discusses his time working at the Washington Post and appearing on ESPN’s long-running program “Around the Horn”.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
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Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @MAICapital – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. @MAICapital is a registered investment adviser and wealth management firm unified in purpose to empower clients to simplify, protect, and grow the wealth they work so hard to build. Founded in 1973, the firm helps clients achieve their vision and goals through objective advice, tailored planning, comprehensive and integrated solutions, and highly personal service. For more information, visit www.mai.capital or MAI’s company page on LinkedIn.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 46min
Patrick Mostboeck, Sportradar SVP of Fan Engagement
Patrick Mostboeck, Senior Vice President of Fan Engagement at Sportradar, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio.
Mostboeck discusses Sportradar’s continued collaboration with Bundesliga International, rollouts of innovations like Live Player Markets, 4Sight Streaming and an enhanced Live Match Tracker, how Sportradar continues to help clients build engagement with fans and betting audiences and how Sportradar continues to differentiate itself from other data and technology providers.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Sportradar - the Exclusive data and sports technology partner of Sports Business Radio. Learn more about Sportradar at www.sportradar.com.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 28min
2025 NFL Season Preview
PODCAST: We preview the 2025 NFL season on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. We break down the NFL media contracts and tell you where the season’s biggest games will be broadcast, tell you which players are the highest paid at their position, share which NFL teams have the most cap space heading into the upcoming season and what each team received last season as part of record setting revenue sharing and we tell you which teams are the most valuable franchises in the NFL.
We also make our Over/Under picks on win totals for the upcoming season for every team in the NFL.This is a great primer for the upcoming NFL season.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews with the biggest names in sports and business.
Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner.
Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 2min
Maarten Paes - All-Star Goalkeeper for FC Dallas of MLS
PODCAST: Maarten Paes (@maartenpaes), All-Star Goalkeeper for FC Dallas (@FCDallas) of Major League Soccer joins this edition of Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Over 4 seasons in Dallas, Maarten has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Major League Soccer. Paes discusses the potential alignment of the MLS schedule with the international soccer calendar, he explains why he is playing for the Indonesian National Team and hoping to quality for the upcoming World Cup and he shares his strategies for investing in companies such as Spindrift and Ballers.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @MAICapital – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. @MAICapital is a registered investment adviser and wealth management firm unified in purpose to empower clients to simplify, protect, and grow the wealth they work so hard to build. Founded in 1973, the firm helps clients achieve their vision and goals through objective advice, tailored planning, comprehensive and integrated solutions, and highly personal service. For more information, visit www.mai.capital or MAI’s company page on LinkedIn.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 6min
Cate Sergeant - Managing Director - MAI Capital
Cate Sergeant, Regional Director of Operations and Managing Director for MAI Capital, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Cate gives us a "Behind the Scenes Look at Managing the Financial Lives of Professional Athletes" during this in-depth conversation. From building financial awareness to establishing early habits and lifestyle choices to evaluating investment opportunities to preparing for life after sports, Cate brings a unique insight from her years of experience working with pro athletes.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @MAICapital – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. @MAICapital is a registered investment adviser and wealth management firm unified in purpose to empower clients to simplify, protect, and grow the wealth they work so hard to build. Founded in 1973, the firm helps clients achieve their vision and goals through objective advice, tailored planning, comprehensive and integrated solutions, and highly personal service. For more information, visit www.mai.capital or MAI’s company page on LinkedIn.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 57min
Shawn Green - Former MLB All-Star & Co-Founder, Greenfly
Shawn Green, 2-Time Major League Baseball All-Star, who played 15 seasons in the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets and is now the Co-Founder and Chairman of Greenfly, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about his baseball career, his thoughts on the current state of MLB and his work with Greenfly.
Greenfly empowers sports & entertainment organizations to automate the flow of short-form digital media to triple fan engagement and generate new revenue. Learn more at Greenfly.com.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews with the biggest names in sports and business.
Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner.
Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 42min
Collin Morikawa - Pro Golfer - 2-Time Major Champion
PODCAST: Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa), Two-time Major Champion and 6th ranked pro golfer in the world joins Sports Business Radio. Morikawa has a role in the upcoming Netflix movie “Happy Gilmore 2” and he discusses his role in the movie and partnership with U.S. Bank, who is also featured prominently in the movie starring Adam Sandler.
Morikawa also discusses his golf career, what he looks for in a business partner, playing in the inaugural year of the TGL and his thoughts on the overall growth of golf.
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews with the biggest names in sports and business.
Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner.
Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy.
#CollinMorikawa #Golf #HappyGilmore2 #PGATour #TGL #MajorChampion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 • 53min
SBR Vault - Jerry Bruckheimer & Maria Sharapova
In this engaging conversation, Jerry Bruckheimer, the legendary filmmaker behind blockbusters like Top Gun and Pirates of the Caribbean, discusses his latest project about pioneering swimmer Trudy Ederle, focusing on themes of female empowerment. Meanwhile, Maria Sharapova, the five-time Grand Slam champion, shares insights on her transition from tennis to business, stressing the importance of personal connections and storytelling. Together, they explore resilience in both filmmaking and entrepreneurship, highlighting the power of collaboration and innovation.

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h
Christine Brennan - Journalist & Author
PODCAST: Christine Brennan, longtime journalist and USA Today columnist and Author of the new book “On Her Game - Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports”, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. The book covers sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark, whose dramatic ascendance in college basketball and now in the WNBA has captured the attention of media and fans unlike any other female team-sport athlete in history. The book is available in bookstores everywhere and amazon.com
LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.
WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews with the biggest names in sports and business.
Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.
This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner.
Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy.
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