

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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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.
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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.
#CaitlinClark #WNBA #Basketball #ChristineBrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2025 • 56min
2025 NBA Finals & NBA Draft Recap + NBA Free Agency Preview
PODCAST: We recap the 2025 NBA Finals and NBA Draft as well as look back at the Sports PR Summit last week at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on this edition of Sports Business Radio. We also discuss NBA Free Agency, which gets underway this week.
SBR Host Brian Berger reviews the new movie “F1”, starring Brad Pitt and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, who discussed the movie last year on Sports Business Radio.
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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Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 31min
SBR Vault - Conversations with James Brown & Bob Costas
PODCAST: We step into the SBR Vault and look back on past Sports Business Radio conversations with Broadcast Hall of Famers James Brown and Bob Costas. Both discuss their remarkable careers, they lend insight to where the media industry may be headed and they share wisdom for journalism students who want to work in the media.
Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger shares his thoughts on the record-breaking sale of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers to lead off this week’s podcast.
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.
#JamesBrown #BobCostas #media #journalism #Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
2025 Sports PR Summit Preview
Patrick Wixted, Managing Director of Ketchum Sports, joins to preview the highly anticipated 2025 Sports PR Summit. He discusses innovative PR strategies, emphasizing the importance of building relationships in sports communications. Expect fascinating insights on public relations trends and powerful storytelling in women's sports, particularly with Angel City FC's rising influence. The conversation also highlights networking opportunities and the significance of effective communication in a rapidly evolving landscape. Plus, a surprising trade in Major League Baseball adds an unexpected twist!

Jun 9, 2025 • 36min
Dalraj Bahia - Sportradar EVP Group Operations
PODCAST: Dalraj Bahia, Executive Vice President, Group Operations for Sportradar, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Bahia tells us how Sportradar is using AI to drive innovation, what Sportradar is doing to help its clients create more engagement with fans and he details the growth of Sportradar globally as one of the fastest growing sports technology companies in the world.
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.
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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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 5min
Adam Breneman - Co-Founder College Sports Company & Media Personality
PODCAST: Adam Breneman (@AdamBreneman), former Penn State football tight end, Co-Founder of the College Sports Company and Host of the “Next Up with Adam Breneman” podcast, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation.
Breneman discusses his transition from elite college football athlete to media personality and we also discuss the evolving landscape of college sports and what it could look like in the next 2-5 years.
In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and Scottie Scheffler’s incredible month of May.
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.
#CollegeSports #SportsBusiness #NBA #NHL #AdamBreneman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2025 • 53min
Chris Patrick - Professional Pickleball Association Tour
PODCAST: Chris Patrick, Deputy Commissioner of the Professional Pickleball Association Tour (www.ppatour.com), joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Patrick is a former sports agent turned pickleball executive. We discuss the tremendous growth of pickleball, how the PPA Tour is growing, what do players earn from playing on the tour and what the continued growth potential looks like.
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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May 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
Dave Checketts - Managing Partner - Checketts Sports Capital
PODCAST: Longtime global sports business executive Dave Checketts joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Checketts has been at the forefront of the sports business for more than four decades. His career spans leadership roles as President and CEO of the Utah Jazz and President of the New York Knicks and CEO of Madison Square Garden.
As an owner, he won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues NHL franchise and an MLS Cup with the Real Salt Lake MLS team, which he founded. Checketts also served as Chairman and CEO of Legends Hospitality Management and now serves as Director of Burnley Football Club in the UK, where he is also a part owner.
Recently Checketts announced the formation of Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital, a new strategic collaboration dedicated to investing in high-potential sports opportunities. Work has begun on identifying and implementing plans in the global sports space, with several deals already in the pipeline, and their initial fund targets commitments in excess of $1.2 billion. The partnership will have offices in both New York and Salt Lake City.
We discuss the hottest areas of investment in sports, how investors are scrutinizing investment opportunities and if pro sports team valuations will settle in or continue to rise.
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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