Sports Business Radio Podcast

PODCAST: We look back at past Sports Business Radio conversations with Stephanie McMahon , the now former WWE Co-CEO, as well as Brendan Hunt, the Co-Creator and Actor (Coach Beard) from the hit TV series TED LASSO, on this Vault episode.LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH Sports Business Radio on our YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.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 ever released with investors that include Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Adam Schefter and Jared Goff.The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can draft your dream team in minutes to win real cash prizes. Underdog's primary draft-based game type is Best Ball, an innovative form of season-long fantasy that requires no management after the draft. Participants simply draft their 20-player teams and each week they receive the points at each starting lineup spot for the players who scored the most points. There's no worries about setting your lineup, making trades, or working waiver wires to deal with. You just draft your team and that's it. Underdog also offers player Pick'em games including Rivals (head-to-head player matchups) and Over/Unders as well as daily/weekly drafts, Battle Royale tournaments, and more.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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Val Ackerman, BIG EAST Conference Commissioner, Founding President of the WNBA, the first woman to serve as the President of USA Basketball and Basketball Hall of Fame joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Ackerman discusses her trail blazing career as a woman executive working in sports, the early days of her career working side-by-side with late NBA Commissioner David Stern in the NBA league office and her current role as Commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference. She also tells us what needs to be done to continue to grow women’s sports and how the college sports landscape might continue to evolve with NIL, conference realignment and other changes.LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH conversations on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by InsideTracker. InsideTracker is the ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes biomarker data from your blood, DNA, lifestyle and fitness tracker to help you optimize your body and reach your health & wellness goals. InsideTracker transforms your body’s data into true knowledge, meaningful insights and customized action plans of evidence-backed nutrition, fitness and lifestyle recommendations. Founded in 2009 by leading scientists in aging, genetics and biometric data from MIT, Tufts, and Harvard, InsideTracker’s mission is to improve the healthspan of people everywhere so they can enjoy longer, healthier lives - adding life to their years and years to their life. For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire Inside Tracker store. Just go to InsideTracker.com/SBR and save 20% today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio examines the crisis on the football field in the Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL game after the cardiac arrest and collapse of Bills player Damar Hamlin. Was the NFL prepared for such a crisis? Why did it take so long for the NFL to postpone the game? We share our thoughts on ESPN’s coverage of the crisis as well.Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger was behind the microphone on March 4, 1990 when Loyola Marymount All-American Hank Gathers collapsed on the basketball court and later died after a heart episode. He shares a unique perspective and how that night 33 years ago still haunts him. Last night will haunt the NFL players and coaches for a lengthy period of time and they will all need to see mental health professionals.LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH conversations on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by InsideTracker. InsideTracker is the ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes biomarker data from your blood, DNA, lifestyle and fitness tracker to help you optimize your body and reach your health & wellness goals. InsideTracker transforms your body’s data into true knowledge, meaningful insights and customized action plans of evidence-backed nutrition, fitness and lifestyle recommendations. Founded in 2009 by leading scientists in aging, genetics and biometric data from MIT, Tufts, and Harvard, InsideTracker’s mission is to improve the healthspan of people everywhere so they can enjoy longer, healthier lives - adding life to their years and years to their life. For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire Inside Tracker store. Just go to InsideTracker.com/SBR and save 20% today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 #sportsbusiness stories of 2022. Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs start at 10 and count down to the top sports business story of 2022.LISTEN to this conversation on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH this episode on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Rhone, the Official Menswear partner of Sports Business Radio. Rhone makes the absolute highest quality, best fitting and most comfortable performance driven clothing for men. Rhone is offering Sports Business Radio listeners 15% off your purchase - go to Rhone.com and enter promo code SBR15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Sports Business Radio. Thanks to all of our listeners!#SportsBusinses #SportsBusinessRadio #TopTen #2022 #YearEnd #HappyHolidays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Schneider, President and COO of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, sits down with Brian Berger in front of a studio audience at the Chase Center in San Francisco at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo (@Boingo). Schneider is in his 21st season with the Warriors and his second as the President and COO. He oversees business operations for the Warriors, Chase Center and all Warriors-related businesses.The Warriors are a model organization in pro sports, winning 7 NBA championships including 4 in the past decade (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022). The $2.1B privately financed Chase Center is one of the best sports and entertainment venues in the world.Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadioThis Sports Business Radio Road Show is presented by Boingo (@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. Visit www.boingo.com.#NBA #DubNation #ChaseCenter #Tech #SanFrancisco #SportsBusiness #BrandonSchneider #SportsBusinessRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Jeff Vinik, Owner of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. In the 12 years that Vinik has owned the Lightning, the team has made the playoffs 9 times, has been to the conference finals 7 times, has won the Prince of Wales Trophy 4 times and the Lightning won back to back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021 and came close to a three peat earlier this year, losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Finals.Vinik is widely regarded as the best Owner in the NHL and one of the best team owners in professional sports. He has helped reshape the downtown Tampa Bay area with his vision for developing the area around the arena and he is one of the most community minded team owners in all of sports.LISTEN to this conversation on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH this conversations on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Rhone, the Official Menswear partner of Sports Business Radio. Rhone makes the absolute highest quality, best fitting and most comfortable performance driven clothing for men. Rhone is offering Sports Business Radio listeners 15% off your purchase - go to Rhone.com and enter promo code SBR15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.#NHL #GoBolts #Owner #Hockey #TampaBay #ChampaBay #JeffVinik #SportsBusinses #SportsBusinessRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We take you to Qatar for an insider’s perspective of the FIFA World Cup with longtime Associated Press Sports Writer Anne Peterson (@AnnieMPeterson). Peterson, who has covered several World Cups and Olympics in her career, shares her perspective from Qatar on everything from ticketing and sponsorship issues (Budweiser) to the political backdrop in Qatar that exists as the backdrop to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Peterson is in Qatar covering the FIFA World Cup for the Associated Press.We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including record-setting TV ratings for the NFL on Thanksgiving, the Michigan-Ohio State football game and the U.S. vs England.LISTEN to this conversation on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.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. 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. #WorldCup #Qatar #NFL #TV #Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with Dick Hoyt and Warrick Dunn.Dick Hoyt and his son Rick Hoyt, who has cerebral palsy, competed in marathons and Ironman triathlons around the world. Dick displayed superhuman strength for his son Rick and launched the Team Hoyt Foundation.Warrick Dunn is a former star NFL running back and a Limited Partner with the Atlanta Falcons. Warrick Dunn Charities empowers families to break the cycle of generational poverty and achieve a better quality of life for all. Dunn has helped many families purchase their first home through his incredible work and generosity.LISTEN to this conversation on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH these conversations on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.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. 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. #Thanksgiving #TeamHoyt #WarrickDunn #NFL #Charity  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the fall of cryptocurrency company FTX and the sports partnerships the company has left in its wake following their recent bankruptcy filing. Berger and Griggs also discuss Twitter under Elon Musk, Budweiser’s banishment by World Cup and the latest on the potential sale of the NFL’s Washington Commanders.LISTEN to this conversation on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH conversations on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by InsideTracker. InsideTracker is the ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes biomarker data from your blood, DNA, lifestyle and fitness tracker to help you optimize your body and reach your health & wellness goals. InsideTracker transforms your body’s data into true knowledge, meaningful insights and customized action plans of evidence-backed nutrition, fitness and lifestyle recommendations. Founded in 2009 by leading scientists in aging, genetics and biometric data from MIT, Tufts, and Harvard, InsideTracker’s mission is to improve the healthspan of people everywhere so they can enjoy longer, healthier lives - adding life to their years and years to their life. For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire Inside Tracker store. Just go to InsideTracker.com/SBR and save 20% today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST - Adrian Gonzalez (@Adrian_ElTitan), Olympian and former MLB first baseman with the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Gonzalez, who was the #1 overall pick in the 2000 MLB Draft is now a serial entrepreneur and one of the founders of 5MX.Gonzalez provides great insight as to why MLB players aren’t marketed better and why we don’t see many MLB players in national ad campaigns. He also tells us what he would change about MLB if he were appointed MLB Commissioner for a year.In our Sports Business headlines, we discuss who could be in line to purchase the NFL’s Washington Commanders should Dan Snyder decide to sell the team and we share our thoughts on Kyrie Irving’s ignorance and his current situation with the NBA and the Brooklyn Nets.LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. SUBSCRIBE to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Rhone, the Official Menswear partner of Sports Business Radio. Rhone makes the absolute highest quality, best fitting and most comfortable performance driven clothing for men. Rhone is offering Sports Business Radio listeners 15% off your purchase - go to Rhone.com and enter promo code SBR15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.#MLB #AdrianGonzalez #Entrepreneur #NBA #KyrieIrving #NFL #WashingtonCommanders #SocialMedia #Contracts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices