Sports Business Radio Podcast

Larry Miller, Portland Trail Blazers President and former President of the JORDAN brand joins us to discuss his vision for the Trail Blazers organization as well as his history over the past decade at Nike. Jeff Ma from PROTRADE.com stops by for his monthly visit and we debate whether or not Alex Rodriguez is worth $30M per season. We also discuss the potential TV ratings for the NFL's epic matchup of undefeated teams, the Colts and the Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider joins us to discuss the biggest sports business storylines for the league for the upcoming season. We also break down the big business of the 2007 MLB World Series and the NFL's foray into London this weekend with the NY Giants - Miami Dolphins game at Wembley Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Carroll, USC's Head Football Coach, joins us for a rare one-on-one conversation and an in-depth look at the Trojans' football team. We also examine the inner workings of USC's athletic department and discuss everything from the Trojans' athletic facilities to their lucrative merchandise sales. We also review the sports business headlines of the week which include Joe Torre's departure from the NY Yankees and Tiger Woods' new marketing partnership with Gatorade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Byrnes, Arizona Diamondbacks GM joins us to discuss how he built an NLCS team with a $52M team payroll - one of the lowest in all of MLB. Marcus Kam from adidas China educates us about the differences between the Chinese consumer and the American consumer as adidas ramps up their efforts in China around the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. We also discuss the fall of the Yankees dynasty, MLB Playoff TV ratings and more bad news for Michael Vick that could have him paying back the Atlanta Falcons to the tune of $20M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Moorad, managing partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins us to discuss the teams playoff run and his transition from Sports Agent to team management. Marshall Glickman stops by for our monthly Glickman Global segement. We also examine scandals with the New York Knicks and Marion Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Conley Sr., agent for NBA rookies Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. stops by to chat about how he became an agent, his relationship with Oden and being a part of Chicago's efforts to land the 2016 Summer Olympics. Jon Wertheim from Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss the DEA's big performance enhancing drug raid this week as well as his new book, "Running the Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious, The Last Great American Pool Hustler". We also examine the ongoing saga with the Seattle Supersonics and their battle with the City of Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns joins us for a rare interview to discuss his recent charity basketball game in China as well as the upcoming NBA season. Jeff Ma from PROTRADE.com stops by for his monthly segment and unique perspective on the sports world. We also examine Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s new number 88 car and his sponsor deals with Amp Energy Drink and the Army National Guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Commissioner David Stern, Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen and San Diego Chargers Executive VP and GM AJ. Smith join us on "The Best of Sports Business Radio". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR host Brian Berger and Warsaw Sports Marketing Center Managing Director Paul Swangard preview the 2008 Summer Olympics from Beijing China, where they are touring the Olympic facilities and meeting with Olympic organizers and key sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand joins us to discuss the increased spending in college athletics as well as the BCS and the Men's Basketball Final Four. We also examine the Michael Vick apology in our "Caught in the Crosslights" segment. The U.S. Open gets underway in New York and we discuss the big business around the event and the top tennis players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices