

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 27, 2024 • 1h 7min
Andrew Marchand - Sr. Writer covering sports media at The Athletic
 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 

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 11min
SBR Vault - Conversations with Janet Evans & Emma Lovewell
 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 

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 21min
Brian Davison - Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Business Ventures
 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 

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
Dave Mingey - LA28 - SVP, Commercial Partnerships
 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. 

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h
Mark Monroe - Director & Executive Producer, CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE
 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 

Jul 22, 2024 • 59min
Joe Gesue - SVP for NBC’s coverage of the Olympics & Paralympics
 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. 

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 26min
Inside the Business of Nike
 PODCAST: We examine the business of Nike on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. In the past year, Nike’s stock price has dropped from $123 a share to a low of $71 dollars a share. In late June, Nike lost $28 BILLION in shareholder value in a single day. This has resulted in mass layoffs for the footwear and apparel giant. What are the factors that have led to Nike’s business woes and what needs to be done in order to turn the business around? Michael Sykes (@MikeDSykes), author of the “Kicks You Wear” newsletter, joins us for a deep dive into the business of Nike.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.#Nike #Footwear #Apparel #SportsBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 52min
SBR Vault - Conversations with Brian Windhorst & Bobby Marks
 PODCAST: On this edition of Sports Business Radio, we focus on the business of the NBA. We step into the SBR Vault to look back on past conversations with ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) & ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42). These two conversations are insightful primers about the current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, building a roster with a 2nd apron and the current economic state of the #NBA and its teams. If you follow the NBA, these conversations are a MUST listen for you.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. 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.#NBA #Business #BrianWindhorst #BobbyMarks #ESPN   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Tom Gargiulo - BODYARMOR - Chief Marketing Officer
 PODCAST: Tom Gargiulo, Chief Marketing Officer for BODYARMOR sports drink joins us for a conversation on Sports Business Radio. The sports beverage marketplace is a crowded one. Learn how through deals with the NHL, U.S. Soccer, Carrie Underwood, Ronald Acuna Jr., Sabrina Ionescu, Mike Trout and other influencers, BODYARMOR is standing out in the crowd. The late Kobe Bryant was a lead investor when BODYARMOR first launched and we will hear how the Mamba Mentality is still a driving force for BODYARMOR today. Coca-Cola purchased BODYARMOR in 2021, so we learn how that has helped with distribution and general awareness. Also on our show this week, we discuss #NBA Free Agency, the Boston Celtics being put up for sale and the NFL being found guilty of breaking antitrust laws in its distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on the “Sunday Ticket” premium subscription service.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#BODYARMOR #SportsDrink #NBA #NFL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
Sandra L. Richards & Joseph Toledano - Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment
 PODCAST: Sandra L. Richards, Managing Director, Head of Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales & Engagement and Joseph Toledano, Managing Director, Head of Insured Solutions, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, join this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio to discuss how athletes and entertainers should be protecting their assets and planning for when the unexpected hits. From Damar Hamlin and Jeremy Renner’s near death experiences to musicians who have to cancel their concert tours to college athletes who don’t take out insurance policies, we discuss several examples of high net worth individuals who had to prepare for the unexpected. Following the pandemic, many are preparing for scenarios that seemed like long shot circumstances previously.Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment has launched a new audio cast: “Protecting Your Star Power: Insured Solutions for the Sports & Entertainment Industry”. Access the audio cast here: https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-management/global-sports-entertainment#insuredGSEaudiocastAlso on this week’s show, we discuss the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals, NBA Free Agency and a coach who is being paid $85M NOT to coach.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 - 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. 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.#Money #FinancialPlanning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 


