PODCAST: Joe Lum, Senior Wealth Advisor & Regional President for MAI Capital, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Joe discusses a “Playbook for Philanthropy: Smart Giving Strategies for Pro Athletes” during this in-depth conversation.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.  #Money #FinancialPlanning #Giving #Philanthropy #SportsBusiness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Emma Hayes (@EmmaHayes1), US Women’s National Team Head Coach, joins us for an in-depth conversation on Sports Business Radio. Hayes discusses how she built an Olympic team that won gold in Paris in 2024 in only 2 months on the job, her holistic roadmap ahead for the USWNT as the team prepares for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027 and the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, her secret to connecting on a human level with her players and the skills and mindset needed to be a global women’s soccer player in today’s era. Hayes also discusses how she balances motherhood with coaching the USWNT, the business of women’s sports and she shares her strategies when it comes to posting on social media.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.#EmmaHayes #Soccer #Podcast #Interview #USWNT #ChelseaFC  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Over $5 BILLION dollars has been spent on NFL signings in 2025. We inform you of the biggest NFL free agency signings, which players are changing teams and why so much money has been spent this off-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.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.#Podcast #NFL #FreeAgency #Money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: JoAn Scott, NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball joins us to take us inside of the planning & logistics for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. From how Selection Sunday has evolved, to operating multiple sites throughout the tournament, to how NIL has impacted the tournament, to how CBS/Turner will cover the tournament, to the planning for the Final Four in San Antonio, Scott offers a unique perspective as the NCAA executive tasked with overseeing the operations for one of the biggest annual sporting events.In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we discuss the over a billion dollars worth of contracts signed as NFL free agency opened this week.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.  #NCAA #MarchMadness #WomeninSports #Basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with Damian Lillard (@DamianLillard), NBA Top 75 player of all-time and current Milwaukee Bucks star; Tracy McGrady (@TMac), Basketball Hall of Famer and Entrepreneur; and Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya), Boxing Hall of Famer and Founder of Golden Boy Promotions.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 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.#Podcast #Interview #DamianLillard #TracyMcGrady #NBA #OscarDeLaHoya #Boxing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Haley Rosen, Founder and CEO of Just Women’s Sports (www.justwomenssports.com), joins Sports Business Radio for a deep dive into the current women’s sports landscape as well as an update on the growth of Just Women’s Sports, which was founded in 2020. We discuss the explosive growth of the WNBA and NWSL, the evolving market for investing in women’s sports, who the biggest female athlete on the planet is currently and what the next few years might look like for the women’s sports landscape.In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we discuss the split between ESPN and MLB and the success of the NHL’s 4 Nations Tournament. 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 MAI Capital (@MAICapital) – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. MAI Capital (@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.  #WomeninSports #JustWomensSports #Entrepreneur #HaleyRosen #SportsBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Fain Lehman, a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, delves into the controversial world of legalized sports gambling in the U.S. He argues that its legalization was a mistake, outlining the significant risks of addiction that have emerged since 2018. The discussion reveals how sports betting has shifted viewer engagement and raises ethical concerns about the industry's prioritization of profit over player welfare. Lehman also highlights the psychological factors driving gambling behavior, exposing the tactics companies use to exploit vulnerable individuals.

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs look back on Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. From the best Super Bowl commercials to the to the winners with future endorsements to the Apple Music Halftime show with Kendrick Lamar, we cover all of the aspects of the big game.In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we discuss Luka Doncic’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers and the ruling on the sale of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves.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.  #NFL #SuperBowl #NewOrleans #FlyEaglesFly #ChiefsKingdom #SportsBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business & International & League Events, joins Sports Business Radio to preview the logistics and planning for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. From the activities during Super Bowl week to NFL Honors to the big game to the Apple Music Halftime Show, Peter provides a unique insight as the NFL executive tasked with overseeing all of these events for the league office.Also joining Sports Business Radio this week is pro and college football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey (@TheChampBailey). Bailey discusses his career where he was one of the best cornerbacks of all-time at the University of Georgia, the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos. Bailey shares his thoughts on the Super Bowl teams and also discusses his role with Positive Athlete (learn more about Positive Athlete at PositiveAthlete.org).We will also discuss the SHOCKING trade of NBA superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in our sports business headlines segment.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.   #NFL #SuperBowl #NewOrleans #FlyEaglesFly #ChiefsKingdom #SportsBusiness #ChampBailey #PeterOReilly #Podcast #Interview #NBA #LukaDoncic  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Ashley Braband, Head of People and Culture for Omaha Productions, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Braband was hired as the first employee of Peyton Manning’s now hugely successful sports media company, Omaha Productions. She is largely responsible for building the media empire from day one, planning and launching all of the company’s first shows – including the fan-favorite ManningCast. Now tasked with driving the company forward on the organizational side, Ashley has a diverse background working in the sports media industry. As part of this conversation, Braband shares advice for those interested in working in the sports media and she also shares some of her most memorable moments throughout her career, including stories of working with Peyton and Eli Manning.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.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.#Podcast #Interview #PeytonManning #OmahaProductions #SportsMedia #WomeninSports #NFL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices