Sports Business Radio Podcast

PODCAST: Carsten Koerl, Founder and CEO of Sportradar, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation discussing how he launched the company, how he attracted investors such as Michael Jordan and Ted Leonsis and how Sportradar is working with top sports organizations around the world. Sportradar, founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries, the company provides sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their business. As the trusted partner of organizations like the NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA and FIFA, Sportradar covers close to a million events annually across all major sports. With deep industry relationships and expertise, Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved. Koerl also shares his thoughts on what lies ahead with the transformative potential of AI and immersive technologies and what his vision for the future of fan engagement looks like. Learn more about Sportradar at https://sportradar.com/.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.#Data #Analytics #SportsBetting #SportsBusiness #Business #Sportradar #CarstenKoerl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: David Wright, Chief Commercial Officer for U.S. Soccer, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of women’s and men’s soccer in the U.S. Wright discusses how U.S. Soccer is capitalizing on the U.S. Women’s National Team’s gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the hiring of new U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino, thriving U.S.-based pro soccer leagues (MLS and NWSL) and the U.S. playing host to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.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.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, 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. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#Soccer #USWNT #USMNT #MLS #NWSL #SportsBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We preview the 2024-25 NFL season on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. From media rights money to doing the math on all of the streaming services you will need to watch every NFL game this season to letting you know who the highest paid players in the NFL are, we have all of the dollar amounts you need to know. We also share the viewing audience numbers with you from Week 1 of the NFL season. And we offer our reviews of Tom Brady’s debut in the Fox Sports NFL booth.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 @BoingoWireless. 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 #SportsMedia #SportsBusiness #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Justin Bass, Managing Director of the Sports & Entertainment Group at MAI, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss "Planning for Your Post Playing Career, During Your Playing Career”. From leveraging relationships when you are most relevant to learning business during your playing career to surrounding yourself with people you can trust who will give you honest counsel, this conversation is a MUST listen for elite athletes and those who work with elite athletes. Elite athletes such as Emmitt Smith, Maria Sharapova, Candace Parker and Cal Ripken Jr. have joined Sports Business Radio over the past 20 years and have shared their insights on how they planned for their post playing career during their playing career. Justin Bass provides services to high-net-worth individuals and families, with an emphasis on athletes, entertainers and entrepreneurs. Learn more about MAI at www.maisports.com.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 Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.For more information on how Matsing can help your venue, visit www.matsing.com or email Tracy Salazar at Tracysalazar@matsing.com.Matsing is the Exclusive Antenna Partner of Sports Business Radio.#Retirement #Athletes #SportsBusiness #Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand), Senior Writer covering sports media at The Athletic joins Sports Business Radio. We recap NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics, discuss details of the NBA’s new media rights deal and we preview the broadcast coverage for the upcoming college football and NFL seasons. From Tom Brady making his broadcast debut on Fox Sports' NFL coverage to the SEC college football games now being carried on ESPN, there are plenty of changes to be on the lookout for. And we update you on the latest developments with Venu Sports, the streaming joint venture by Disney, Warner Brothers Discovery and Fox. Andrew also shares details about his new podcast that will cover the sports media and will launch this week at www.AndrewMarchand.com.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.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, 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. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.#SportsMedia #NBC #ESPN #FoxSports #TomBrady #VenuSports  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with Janet Evans (@JanetEvans), 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer & Chief Athlete Officer for LA28 and Emma Lovewell (@EmmaLovewell), Peloton Instructor, Under Armour athlete & Author.Evans discusses her role as Chief Athlete Officer for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics and she reflects on her distinguished career as an Olympic swimmer. Evans also discusses the growth of women’s sports and shares insight on what still needs to be done. Lovewell discusses her book, “Live Learn Love Well” (available at bookstores everywhere), she takes us into her process as a popular Peloton instructor and she shares what it is like being an Under Armour athlete with the likes of Stephen Curry and Tom Brady. Emma also tells us about the business risks she has taken to ascend to where she is now and how she has maintained an authentic brand.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 @BoingoWireless. 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.#Olympics #Peloton #JanetEvans #EmmaLovewell #Fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Brian Davison, Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Business Ventures (www.sportsbusinessventures.com) joins us on this edition of Sports Business Radio. Sports Business Ventures is a valuable resource and community for anyone who wants to work or advance their career in sports. Prior to founding SBV, Brian held significant roles at Nike for 13 years and in the NBA Front Office, where he gained expertise in brand strategy, business development, and team operations. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Basketball Development and Affairs within the Milwaukee Bucks front office and was part of the 2021 NBA Championship team. During his tenure at Nike, Brian served as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Business Director, responsible for Giannis’s global strategy, cross-functional seasonal plans, and brand management. He also managed athlete endorsement deals and NBA Team sponsorships, working in various roles across retail, product creation, sales, and marketing in North America, China, and Europe. For anyone interested in a career in sports, this is a valuable conversation.Also on our show this week, we recap the Paris Olympics and share our biggest takeaways.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 Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.For more information on how Matsing can help your venue, visit www.matsing.com or email Tracy Salazar at Tracysalazar@matsing.com.Matsing is the Exclusive Antenna Partner of Sports Business Radio#SportsBusiness #Olympics  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Mingey, Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships for LA28, shares insights from the Paris Olympics and his pivotal role in planning for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He delves into sustainable practices prioritizing existing venues and the commercial partnerships shaping this monumental event. Mingey emphasizes how emotional engagement with sponsors and athletes enhances the Olympic narrative, and discusses innovative strategies they’re employing to elevate the experience for fans and athletes alike.

PODCAST: Mark Monroe, Director and Executive Producer of the new documentary CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE, joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE takes a retrospective journey, spanning more than 60 years, to tell the story of baseball’s all-time hits leader whose on-field achievements and off-field transgressions have made him one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports. The documentary series features intimate new interviews and footage of Pete Rose, chronicling his life and career in baseball.  CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE is streaming now on MAX.In our sports business headlines of the week, we update you on big TV ratings for the Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Olympics and the NBA’s new media rights deals that will go into effect in 2025.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 @BoingoWireless. 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.#PeteRose #MLB #Baseball #Documentary #HBO #Olympics #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Gesue, Senior VP for NBC’s Olympic coverage, has a stellar background with 18 Emmy Awards and 13 Olympic Games under his belt. He shares exciting behind-the-scenes insights about the upcoming Paris Olympics, highlighting NBC's innovative broadcasting strategies. Topics include the complexities of live coverage across time zones, the integration of cutting-edge technology, and the unique challenges of the opening ceremony. Gesue also talks about engaging younger audiences through social media and the exciting new formats for viewing the games.