

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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Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 43min
Brendan Kaminsky (@bkaminsky), Founder of bknown Agency (@bknownagency)
PODCAST: Brendan Kaminsky (@bkaminsky), Founder of bknown Agency (@bknownagency), joins Sports Business Radio for a deep dive into the ever-changing world of social media and digital. How will each of the major social media platforms evolve over the next 5 years? How should you and your company be building your social media platforms? What digital platforms may emerge in the future?Brendan, is a respected digital media executive with an extensive track record overseeing, managing and developing content creation across various digital media platforms in the sports, entertainment, and start up industries. bknown, launched in 2021, is a full-service branding and digital media agency focused on optimizing a brand’s strategy and online presence. Prior to launching bknown, Kaminsky managed the in-house social media for ESPN’s SportsCenter as well as various ESPN on-air talent such as Stephen A. Smith, Adrian Wojnarowski, Adam Schefter and Jalen Rose among others.In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the continued fallout from the mass departures from the Pac-12 conference.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 Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#Social Media #Digital #Content #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 9min
Sports Business Radio - Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Mania IV Draft
PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs are joined by Underdog Fantasy’s Andrew Mackens for a Best Ball Mania IV draft. Berger and Griggs draft their NFL teams to compete each other for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season. Who drafts the better team? Listen and find out.The Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Mania IV draft features $15M in prize money and $3M to the winner. Underdog Fantasy is a great way to enjoy all of the upside of fantasy football without having to worry about maintaining your lineup each week. Once you draft your team, Underdog Fantasy will pull the points for your best performers each week. No need to worry about lineup changes or leaving your best performers on your bench. Underdog Fantasy is perfect for the busy executives who want the fun of playing fantasy football, but don’t have time to maintain their team each week.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Underdog Fantasy - the Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio and the fastest growing fantasy app. The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android.We’ve got a SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR. So download the app at underdogfantasy.com and then enter the promo code SBR to get up to $100 to play with. 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 Threads and Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.#NFL #Fantasy #Underdog #SportsBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 7min
Mike Tollin - Award-Winning Producer & Director
PODCAST: Mike Tollin, award winning Director & Producer and Co-Founder of SlamBall joins Sports Business Radio. Tollin discusses the re-launch of SlamBall as well as his successful career producing award-winning content such as the documentary “The Last Dance” about the Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls, hit TV shows such as “One Tree Hill” and “Smallville” and movies such as “Summer Catch”, “Radio” and “Coach Carter”.In our sports business headlines segment, we share the numbers around the strong attendance and TV ratings for Women’s World Cup, we give our thoughts on Colorado’s move to the Big-12 and we dissect Jaylen Brown’s record setting contract with the Boston Celtics.Lastly, we share details of new partnerships for Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.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 Underdog Fantasy - the Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio and the fastest growing fantasy app. The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android.We’ve got a SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR. So download the app at underdogfantasy.com and then enter the promo code SBR to get up to $100 to play with. Nominate your “Underdog of the Month”, presented by Underdog Fantasy, by tagging Sports Business Radio on social media with your suggestion.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#MikeTollin #SlamBall #Documentary #TV #Movies #Content #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023 • 57min
Tracy McGrady, Basketball Hall of Famer
PODCAST: Tracy McGrady, Basketball Hall of Famer and Founder of The Ones Basketball League (OBL), joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. McGrady talks about his Hall of Fame NBA career which saw him lead the NBA in scoring twice and become one of the best players of his generation after entering the NBA at age 18, we discuss the dissolution of his 27-year relationship with adidas, he shares a unique insight with us about Kobe Bryant the business person and we discuss The Ones Basketball League and the forthcoming documentary on the league that debuts July 28 on Showtime.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 Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#NBA #TracyMcGrady #OnesBasketball #Showtime #1on1 #Basketball #HallofFame #SportsBusiness #BrianBerger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2023 • 59min
Oscar De La Hoya - Boxing Champion & Founder of Golden Boy Promotions
PODCAST: Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya), Boxing Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and Boxing Promoter joins Sports Business Radio for a candid conversation about his revealing new documentary that debuts July 24 on HBO and Max. De La Hoya pulls no punches in this two-part documentary that sets the record straight on the TRUE story of his life and boxing career. In this interview with Sports Business Radio, De La Hoya tells us why he chose to tell the real and raw story of his life instead of the manufactured version we had been told previously about “The Golden Boy”. 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 (@Boingo). Now more than ever, staying connected is what matters most. Email SBRadio@Boingo.com to find out more about how Boingo can help your venue stay connected. Join venues that are Boingo partners such as Petco Park and State Farm arena. Visit www.boingo.com.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#OscarDeLaHoya #TheGoldenBoy #Boxing #HBO #Documentary #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 58min
Jeremy Levine, Founder & Co-CEO of Underdog Fantasy
PODCAST: Jeremy Levine, Founder & Co-CEO of @UnderdogFantasy, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about Fantasy Sports Gaming and Sports Betting. Levine, an experienced entrepreneur, also shares his Founder’s story about Underdog Fantasy and details why his company is innovative and unique in a crowded sports betting space. Levine tells us where things are likely to shift in the future as well.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 Underdog Fantasy - the Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio and the fastest growing fantasy app. The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android.We’ve got a SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR. So download the app at underdogfantasy.com and then enter the promo code SBR to get up to $100 to play with. Nominate your “Underdog of the Month”, presented by Underdog Fantasy, by tagging Sports Business Radio on social media with your suggestion.#Entrepreneur #FantasySports #SportsBetting #JeremyLevine #UnderdogFantasy #Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2023 • 57min
Bobby Marks - ESPN NBA Front Office Insider
PODCAST: Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42), ESPN NBA Front Office Insider and former NBA front office executive (Spent 20 years working in the NBA, including 5 years with the Brooklyn Nets) joins Sports Business Radio to do a deep dive on the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which went into effect on July 1, 2023. From making it more difficult to build a superteam, to explaining what the “second apron is”, to walking us through revenue sharing amongst the NBA’s 30 teams, Marks gives us a thorough tutorial of the NBA’s new economics.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 and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#NBA #BobbyMarks #ESPN #CBA #FreeAgency #Trades #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2023 • 50min
Brian Doxtator, Co-Founder & CEO of Commonwealth
PODCAST: Brian Doxtator, Co-Founder and CEO of Commonwealth joins Sports Business Radio. Commonwealth (www.joincommonwealth.com) is a platform that allows people to invest in racehorses and elite athletes. 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage is a horse that Commonwealth has a stake in. During this conversation, Brian also has great advice for entrepreneurs who are starting companies as well as raising capital.We also name our “Underdog of the Month” for June, presented by Underdog Fantasy.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 @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Underdog Fantasy - the Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio and the fastest growing fantasy app. The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android.We’ve got a SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR. So download the app at underdogfantasy.com and then enter the promo code SBR to get up to $100 to play with. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#Mage #HorseRacing #Golf #Investing #WyndhamClark #SportsBusiness #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
SBR Vault - SBR in Europe with Leyton Orient FC
PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to remember Sports Business Radio’s trip to Europe in September, 2022. Berger was embedded with Leyton Orient (@LeytonOrientFC) as they were on the way to becoming League Two Champions and earning a promotion. Berger sat down with Leyton Orient FC Chairman Nigel Travis and Leyton Orient FC Director of Football Martin Ling and they give us a unique inside into building an English Football Club.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 and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#Soccer #EnglishFootball #LeytonOrientFC #NigelTravis #SBRinEurope #SportsBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 32min
Scott Reames - Nike Historian Emeritus
PODCAST: Scott Reames, Nike Historian Emeritus, joins Sports Business Radio to set the record straight on Nike’s recruitment and signing of Michael Jordan as portrayed in the movie “Air” starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Jason Bateman. Reames was Nike’s Historian for 17 years.Also on this week’s podcast, Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman joins Brian Berger to discuss the landscape shifting deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi backed PIF. This story has several layers to it, which Berger and Forman address.Lastly, we examine the immediate impact that Lionel Messi’s pending signing with MLS club Inter Miami is already having and we discuss the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA title for the first time ever.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 and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.This edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo wireless (@Boingo). Now more than ever, staying connected is what matters most. Email SBRadio@Boingo.com to find out more about how Boingo can help your venue stay connected. Join venues that are Boingo partners such as Petco Park and State Farm arena. Visit www.boingo.com.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#Nike #MichaelJordan #Air #ScottReames #PGATour #Golf #Messi #MLS #soccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


