Sports Business Radio Podcast

Alex Honnold (@AlexHonnold), professional adventure rock climber whose free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. Alex became the first climber to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan wall and it was captured on film for the Oscar-winning Best Documentary, "Free Solo".  Honnold recently joined the Board of Directors of El Cap, the parent company of Earth Treks’ and Planet Granite’s world-class climbing facilities. Honnold plans to represent the interests of the climbing community as El Cap continues to expand its aspirational rock climbing and training facilities across the country. Honnold also leads the Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to reduce environmental impact and address inequality by supporting solar energy initiatives worldwide (honnoldfoundation.org).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dig deep into the future of Kevin Durant as well as discuss the NBA Finals (Warriors vs Raptors) and NHL Stanley Cup (Bruins vs Blues).  We discuss the far-reaching implications of the recent All-NBA votes, how those will impact specific players who were eligible for a Supermax contract if they were named to one of the three All-NBA teams and we ask why the media is solely responsible for the All-NBA vote with tens of millions of dollars at stake for certain NBA players. We also recap the the Indy 500 and our trip to New York including our first trip to Yankee Stadium. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen + Main. Try the dress shirts that have been game changers for us (as well as Phil Mickelson, JJ Watt and Kyler Murray) with comfort and flexibility. Enter promo code "SBR" when you make your purchase at www.mizzenandmain.com and save on your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Miles, CEO of IndyCar joins us in person in New York City to discuss this Sunday's Indy 500 as well as the state of IndyCar Racing, IndyCar's new title sponsor and their comprehensive deal with NBC.  Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs also recap the 2019 Sports PR Summit held at The Players' Tribune in New York City. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac on Twitter & @ _paige.renee on Instagram), joins us to discuss golf, her golf trick shots, her ascent as an influencer and top brand ambassador, how she navigates the world of social media, her role as a spokesperson for the Cybersmile Foundation, which battles online bullying and her background coming from a talented sports family. Learn more about Paige at http://www.paigespiranac.com. Find the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Williamson, Chief Brand Officer for Bumble (@Bumble) joins us to discuss the women-first social networking app, with over 55 million users, that connects people across dating, friendship and professional networking. Bumble has partnerships with the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers and with tennis icon and CEO Serena Williams. The Bumble Fund launched in 2018 with a mission to invest in underrepresented women founders, and to reconsider the venture ecosystem with women in mind. Williamson discusses how Bumble is empowering women in dating, business and finding friends. She was one of the company’s original employees when Bumble launched in 2014 and she now oversees everything related to the Bumble brand. Since 2014, Bumble has facilitated over half a billion women-led first moves and the app is now being used in 150 countries around the world. Bumble is free and available in the App Store and Google Play.  This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by Mizzen + Main, the official dress shirt worn by Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger. It’s like athletic wear disguised as a dress shirt making them great for travel. They’ve taken the hassle out of looking great through wrinkle resistance and the ability to wash your shirts at home. Save $10 off your next Mizzen + Main purchase by visiting www.mizzenandmain.com and entering SBR at checkout. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the NBA and NHL Playoffs TV ratings as well as tell you what the local TV ratings were for NBA and NHL teams for the 2018-19 season on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. Which teams saw the biggest increase and decrease in TV ratings? How have the leagues fared on the national TV broadcasts? We also recap a HUGE NFL Draft - both the TV ratings and the record setting attendance in Nashville (and we compare the numbers to last Sunday's record setting numbers for HBO's Game of Thrones episode). You'll be up to speed on all of the other sports headlines of the week as well. Doug Terfehr of Mizzen + Main joins us to discuss the company's performance fabric dress shirt worn by Phill Mickelson, JJ Watt and #1 NFL Draft pick and Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray. We also announce a new partnership between Sports Business Radio and Mizzen + Main. And we preview the upcoming Sports PR Summit on May 21 in New York City and let you know the big names from across the sports world who will be joining us at The Players' Tribune. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter - the smartest way to hire. Sports Business Radio listeners can try Zip Recruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Please subscribe to, rate and review the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes. Our podcast is also available on Spotify, Audioboom and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Levick (@JeffLevick), CEO of The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) joins us for an in-depth conversation to discuss Derek Jeter's digital publishing company. From The Players' Tribune's various content platforms, to their distribution and monetization strategies, to the unique way they tell the stories of athletes from around the world, we dig into the elements that have made The Players' Tribune a success. We also preview the 2019 Sports PR Summit, which is hosted by The Players' Tribune at their headquarters in New York City on May 21. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram on @SportsBusinessRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Illustrated golf writer Daniel Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) joins us to discuss Tiger Woods' historic and emotional win at The Masters - Woods' 5th green jacket and his 15th major. From the record-setting TV ratings for CBS to the sponsors that activated most effectively around Tiger's big win, to the impact the win had on Nike's stock, we have lots of data for you for what this win meant to the businesses impacted by Tiger. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram on @sportsbusinessradio and subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS podcast to celebrate 15 years of Sports Business Radio. Our show launched on April 11, 2004.  During this podcast, Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs reflect on the 15 year history of the show. We also listen to some of our favorite moments in our show's history including highlights from interviews with Mark Cuban, Jack Nicklaus, John McEnroe, Charles Barkley, Michael Vick, Chris Evert, David Stern and Mark Emmert. Thanks for 15 great years and we look forward to bringing you many more insightful conversations on Sports Business Radio in the future. Subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Audioboom and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) joins us to discuss his new book LeBron Inc., which takes a look at the inner workings of the business empire that LeBron James and his team have built. Windhorst discusses how James has scored big with equity deals instead of taking flat fee endorsement deals, the business team he has surrounded himself with and the sneaker battle that took place to land James coming out of high school that resulted in Nike signing one of the most marketable athletes of this generation. Windhorst and Brian Berger also discuss Klutch Sports and James’ role with the agency led by Rich Paul, but heavily influenced by James’ star power. Get Brian Windhorst's new book LeBron Inc. on Amazon or available at bookstores everywhere. Subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Audioboom and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices