Sports Business Radio Podcast

PODCAST: Cal Ripken Jr., first ballot Baseball Hall of Famer, owner of the longest consecutive games played streak in baseball history (2,632 games), 2-time American League MVP, 19-time MLB All-Star and Co-Owner of the Baltimore Orioles joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Ripken discusses his Hall of Fame career, his exceptional work creating and developing Ripken Baseball and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, his new partnership with David Blitzer and Josh Harris (Unrivaled Sports) and his upcoming docuseries with MoonBall Media where he will serve as an Executive Producer. Ripken, who played his entire 21-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, also discusses what its like to be back with the Orioles in a formal capacity as part of David M. Rubenstein’s new ownership group and what he hopes to contribute in his role with the team.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.#CalRipkenJr #Orioles #MLB #Baseball #IronMan #Entrepreneur  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We recap the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. From what the top picks will earn, to attendance at the NFL Draft in Detroit to how many people watched the NFL Draft on TV, we have all of the numbers for you.We are also joined on this week’s show by Charles Altchek, President of MLS NEXT PRO. Altchek discusses the growth of the league and of soccer in the U.S. as well as how the league is a testing ground for MLS.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#soccer #MLS #SportsBusiness #Podcast #CharlesAltchek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Eric Hosmer, World Series champ and Co-Founder of MoonBall Media and Anthony Seratelli, former MLB player, award-winning producer and Co-Founder of MoonBall Media join this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. MoonBall Media launched in February as the first of its kind MLB player-owned media and production company. Combining their unique player insight with passion for compelling storytelling, the duo have transformed their professional baseball careers into a multi-faceted media company. Hosmer and Seratelli discuss their goals with the company and a new project with Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr..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 #Media #Content #MLB #EricHosmer #SportsBusiness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past Sports Business Radio conversations with Jack Nicklaus (winner of 18 major championships), Bubba Watson (2-time winner of The Masters) and Mark Steinberg (agent for Tiger Woods).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 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.#Golf #JackNicklaus #BubbaWatson #TigerWoods #TheMasters #SportsBusiness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: 20 years ago this week, Sports Business Radio launched. Joining this podcast to reflect on the last 20 years are Sports Business Radio Host and Co-Founder Brian Berger, Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman, original Sports Business Radio producer Bobby Corser, current Sports Business Radio Executive Producer Bryan Griggs and Sports Business Radio contributor Nathan Roach.The SBR staff shares their favorite memories of the show, discusses what the biggest changes are to the sports business landscape in the past 20 years and we look ahead to how the sports business world may look going forward.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#SportsBusiness #Media #Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We take you inside of “The Business of Caitlin Clark” on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. The record-setting University of Iowa women’s basketball superstar has changed the way we look at women’s sports - on and off of the basketball court. On this episode, we discuss Caitlin’s growing portfolio of sponsors, how much she will likely earn as the #1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, her impact on TV ratings and ticket sales and how she has brought a new audience to women’s basketball. We also speak with Minji Ro, Chief Strategy Officer at Gainbridge. Gainbridge recently signed Caitlin Clark to a multi-year partnership deal where Clark will serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the company. Ro takes inside of the construction of Gainbridge’s deal with Clark, tells us why Gainbridge chose to work with Caitlin Clark and how Gainbridge plans to activate the deal with Clark. Gainbridge also has the main rights on Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, who are expected to make Caitlin Clark the #1 pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.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). Where will a connected stadium take your team? From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. Boingo’s neutral host networks feature distributed antenna systems and small cells to deliver fast Wi-Fi service and cellular coverage for AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and more.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. #CaitlinClark #WNBA #IowaHawkeyes #MarchMadness #AthleteCEO #SportsBusiness #WomeninSports  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Brett Rapkin, Emmy-Award winning Founder of Podium Pictures, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his latest media project - “Dinners with DeMar”, featuring Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan interviewing athletes such as Draymond Green, Damian Lillard and Dwyane Wade about the importance to #mentalhealth. Rapkin has also produced documentaries and docu-series that include sports stars Michael Phelps Steve Nash, Bode Miller Carmelo Anthony, Shawn White, Candace Parker and Mikaela Shiffrin. Rapkin discusses the crowded athlete content space, the importance of shining a spotlight on mental health for athletes and how his 501c3 is funded to produce his projects.Also on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, Keith Forman, Sports Business Radio Co-Founder, joins Host Brian Berger to discuss the bizarre unfolding story around Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and gambling and theft allegations made against his longtime friend and interpreter. We peel back the many layers to this story and tell you how it will impact MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the future of sports gambling and even how elite athletes may manage their finances in the future.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 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.#ShoheiOhtani #MLB #SportsGambling #SportsDocumentary #DeMarDeRozan #AthleteContent #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JoAn Scott, the NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball, shares her insights on the intricacies of planning the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. She discusses the latest innovations for the Tournament, including family stipends for student-athletes and the collaboration with cities for Final Four logistics. Scott highlights changes in broadcast coverage and the financial dynamics surrounding March Madness, emphasizing the growing impact of NIL regulations and technology on college sports.

PODCAST: Greg Maddux, first ballot Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, 4-time Cy Young award winner, 355 game winner, 18-time Gold Glove award winner and one of the greatest pitchers of all-time, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation.Maddux updates us on his life in retirement post MLB career, he shares insight into what it was like having Scott Boras as his agent and the pivotal 1992 contract negotiations that broke down with the Chicago Cubs that led to his signing as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves, he discusses his methodical preparation when he pitched and how being teammates with fellow Baseball Hall of Fame pitchers John Smotlz and Tom Glavine with the Atlanta Braves elevated each of them, he reflects on his Nike commercial “Chicks Dig the Long Ball”, Maddux tells us if he has the desire to work for a MLB team as a pitching coach or not, he weighs in on whether or not he thinks his home town of Las Vegas will make for a good MLB market and he informs us of his upcoming fundraisers at Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas benefitting the Baller Dream Foundation, which provides various levels of support to alleviate stressors families encounter throughout their cancer journey.Maddux will throw out the first pitch on March 28 at Circa Resort in Casino in Las Vegas as part of its Baseball Opening Day Celebration. Maddux will host a celebrity poker tournament at the Circa Las Vegas on April 27-28. To learn more about how you can participate or support the Baller Dream Foundation, visit www.circalasvegas.com or www.ballerdream.org.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 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.#GregMaddux #MLB #ChicagoCubs #AtlantaBraves #HallofFame #Baseball #Pitcher #Nike #LasVegas  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: We take a deep dive into sports technology with Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith and Logitix CEO Stu Halberg on this edition of Sports Business Radio. Smith tells us how Kitman Labs is using performance intelligence to unlock the potential of athletes. Kitman Labs (www.kitmanlabs.com) works with leagues and teams across the world ranging from the Premier League to the University of Georgia to the NWSL. Halberg give us a current overview of the live event ticketing landscape and how technology is helping track consumer habits. Halberg also tells us where the live event and ticket industry is headed. Learn more about Logitix at www.Logitix.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 Boingo Wireless. 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.#Tech #Sports #Ticketing #Analytics #Performance  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices