Sports Business Radio Podcast

We count down the Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2025 on this edition of Sports Business Radio. What were the biggest sports business headlines of the year? We also look towards 2026 and preview the biggest sports business stories you should be paying attention to. Dianna Russini, senior NFL Insider for The Athletic and New York Times, stops by to discuss the NFL season to date and preview the biggest story lines for the remainder of this NFL season. She also discusses her role on Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL coverage. 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 our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. 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. #NFL #sportsbusiness #Podcast #TopStoriesof2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman), Hall of Fame QB, 3-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys, Lead Analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Football and Founder of EIGHT Brewing Company joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Aikman discusses his two-decade plus broadcasting career calling NFL games with Joe Buck, his Hall of Fame NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, his flourishing brewing company EIGHT beer, the traits he looks for in a business partner, whether he would consider joining an NFL team’s front office in the future and his discovery of hot yoga and how it has helped him in retirement. 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 this interview by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. 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. #NFL #TroyAikman #DallasCowboys #ESPN #sportsbusiness #Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Goldin (@KenGoldin), star of “The King of Collectibles: Goldin Touch” on Netflix, joins us to discuss Season 3 of the hit show, which premieres on December 23rd. Goldin, the Founder of Goldin (www.goldin.co), also discusses the current state of the collectibles industry for sports and pop culture. Also on this episode, Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) college sports columnist for Yahoo Sports, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the upcoming College Football Playoff and the current college sports landscape. 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 Sports Business Radio interviews by going to https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. 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 – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. MAI Capital 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.   #KenGoldin #Netflix #Collectbles #YahooSports #CollegeSports #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arik Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Tackle, 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Founder of the Armstead Academic Project and former NFL first-round draft pick out of the University of Oregon, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. We discuss Armstead’s amazing work in the community, the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative, the Jaguars stellar year this NFL season and Armstead’s fond memories of playing at the University of Oregon. 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 our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. 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. #NFL #ArikArmstead #WalterPayton Award #Community #Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendall Toole (@KendallToole), Founder of NKO (Never Knocked Out) Club, former Peloton instructor and popular fitness personality, joins Sports Business Radio for a lengthy conversation. Toole discusses how she is self-funding her new all-in-one health & fitness app NKO Club, the importance of mental health and Kendall’s own mental health journey, the recipe for creating compelling content and the growth she experienced during the past year when she was preparing for the NKO Club launch. NKO CLUB DETAILS: Movement: 50 workouts at launch across strength, cycling, boxing, pilates & mobility, with 10+ new classes added weekly  Music: Tracks curated by Kendall across genres; users can also sync their own playlist to any workout Mindset: Guided gratitude journaling, affirmations & breathwork classes Meals: Balanced, Kendall-approved recipes that fuel body and mind, with a built-in grocery list for easy planning & shopping Community: Social, motivational features connecting members to one another as they share their goals and progress – with the promise of IRL events in cities around the country Tech & Design: Sleek and intuitive design plus personalized recommendations that adapt to user goals and preferences 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 this interview and other Sports Business Radio interviews by going to https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. 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 – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. MAI Capital 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.   #Fitness #MentalHealth #KendallToole #NKO #Health  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Josephs, Sportradar, Vice President of Account Management for North America joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Josephs outlines the huge shift in how fans consume sports and how streaming is now the main stage. We also discuss how fan expectations have evolved in this new era of digital-first, personalized and interactive viewing. Lastly, Sportradar works with some of the biggest tech and media platforms, from streamers to social media networks and Brian tells us how these companies are using Sportradar’s products to enhance engagement and monetize rights investments 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.  #Sportradar #AI #Tech #SportsTech #Data #FanExperience #Streaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recap all of the final numbers for the 2025 World Series - from the global TV audience to the coverage from Fox Sports to the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming the first back to back MLB Champions in 25 years. We also look ahead to the upcoming MLB CBA negotiations and how those negotiations could impact the payroll of teams like the Dodgers after next season. Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger for this 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 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. #MLB #WorldSeries #Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Bass, Managing Director for MAI Capital Management joins us to discuss athletes as business people and the evolution of the empowered athlete off the field of play. Endorsement and investment opportunities have greatly changed over the years and athletes are earning more money than ever before. Bass serves as a “Financial QB” to his clients, and in this episode, he shares valuable insights. Bass also shares the origin story of MAI Capital Management and tells us how the firm started back in 1973. 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 Sports Business Radio interviews by going to https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. 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 – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. MAI Capital 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.   Twitter/X:  @Justin_H_Bass Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-bass-4a3a823 #FinancialLiteracy #AthleteCEO #Finance #Money #SportsBusiness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Donald Dell, Former Chairman at Sportive and considered one of the pioneers and founders of the sports marketing business, and his daughter Alexandra Dell, Founder of Big Sam Productions and award-winning documentary producer, join Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Donald Dell is a well-known sports agent, attorney, and commentator. He was a former US Davis Cup tennis player and undefeated Captain, and was the founder and chairman of sports marketing company, Proserv.  Dell managed the careers of many professional athletes, including Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Ralph Sampson, James Worthy, Joakim Noah, Boomer Esiason, Andy Murray, Pete Sampras, Gabriela Sabatini, Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors, and Tracy Austin, to name a few.  Alexandra Dell is a writer, director, producer who blends her passion for sports with powerful storytelling. She produced a documentary on tennis great Novak Djokovic with seven-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Sam Pollard, set to stream on Amazon in January 2026. She’s also executive producing a scripted film about tennis legend and civil rights activist Arthur Ashe, with Skydance, Academy Award-winner Kevin Willmott (“BlacKKKansman”), director Elegance Bratton, Ashok Amritraj, CEO of Hyde Park Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.  With LeBron James and Maverick Carter, Alexandra executive produced Who Is Stan Smith? a documentary on the tennis legend and sneaker icon with SpringHill Entertainment. The film premiered at DOC NYC and opened theatrically in 70+ cities. It’s currently streaming on ESPN.  This is the first time that Father and Daughter have done a joint podcast interview. 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 Sports Business Radio interviews by going to https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast.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 – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. MAI Capital 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.   #SportsAgent #DonaldDell #AlexandraDell #Documentaries #SportsMarketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Media Group, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. In this role, Spoon is responsible for innovating and growing both Yahoo Sports, a leading destination for sports news and fantasy games, and Yahoo Finance, the number one online finance destination.  Spoon has held a range of prominent positions across the sports and digital media industry. Prior to Yahoo, Spoon was the COO at Sorare, a trailblazer in NFT-based fantasy sports. Spoon played a critical role in Sorare's expansion into the U.S. market, fostering the growth of the global football game, and launching Sorare: NBA and Sorare: MLB. Prior to Sorare, Spoon served as the COO of BetMGM, one of the leading sportsbook and iGaming operators. During his tenure, BetMGM was the second largest sportsbook and iGaming operator across the markets it operated in. He also spent more than eight years at ESPN as Senior Vice President of Digital & Social, overseeing digital editorial, performance and strategy. Spoon also helped shape ESPN’s digital experiences, mobile applications and fantasy games. 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 Sports Business Radio interviews by going to https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. 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 – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. MAI Capital 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.   #Yahoo #YahooSports #YahooFinance #DigitalMedia #FantasySports #Finance #RyanSpoon #SportsBusiness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices