Sports Business Radio Podcast

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

PODCAST: Matt Hamachek, Director & Executive Producer of THE DYNASTY: New England Patriots on Apple TV +, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the making of the compelling and insightful docuseries detailing the 20-year run of the Patriots dynasty.Hamachek takes us Behind the Scenes into the making of the docuseries including how producers convinced Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick and Patriots QB Tom Brady to sit down for in-depth conversations for the docuseries and how much historical film they reviewed during the making of the series. The series spans 10 episodes and covers topics such as Brady being chosen as QB over Drew Bledsoe, Spygate, Deflategate and the murder case of late TE Aaron Hernandez. Ultimately the series takes viewers inside the greatest dynasty in NFL history that led to 6 Super Bowl wins. Watch all 10 episodes of THE DYNASTY on Apple TV +.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.#NFL #Patriots #RobertKraft #TomBrady #BillBelichick #Boston #PatriotsWay  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights on sports media landscape changes, NBA media rights predictions, decline of legacy media outlets, ideas to enhance NBA All-Star weekend, innovative antennas for fan experience at venues, challenges in motivating star athletes, evolving audience engagement strategies, tech giants' role in sports media rights, and impact of 5G in sports

Gracie Gold (@GracieGold95), 2-Time US Figure Skating Champion and Olympic Medalist as well as Author of her new tell-all memoir OUTOFSHAPEWORTHLESSLOSER, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about the figure skating and Olympic culture that requires perfection with performance and appearance, to taking us inside of her challenging family life, to sharing sobering details about her trip to rehab where Gracie battled depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, Gracie tells us why she wrote this book, how she hopes it helps others and what her path forward looks like. This is a deep and meaningful conversation that you will want to listen to.In our Sports Business headlines of the Week segment, we recap Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and share our thoughts on Tiger Woods’ new venture with Taylor Made Golf.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.#GracieGold #FigureSkating #Olympics #Book #USOC #TeamUSA #NFL #SuperBowl #Golf #TigerWoods  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business & League Events, joins us to preview Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. O’Reilly is the NFL executive who oversees the team who plans and coordinates the logistics for Super Bowl week, the Super Bowl and the Apple Music Halftime Show every year. He takes us behind the scenes to detail how this massive undertaking comes together - a unique perspective that only O’Reilly can provide.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 #wifi 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 LVII) 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#NFL #SuperBowl #LasVegas #Football #Entertainment #ChiefsKingdom #NinersFaithful  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Schwab (@David_Schwab), Executive Vice President at Octagon, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the ad lineup for #SuperBowl 58 in Las Vegas on February 11. Companies will pay over $7M for the airtime on CBS for a 30-second ad during the telecast. Schwab, who works closely with top brands, celebrities and influencers, tells us how much the companies advertising in the Super Bowl are likely paying for celebrities to appear in their Super Bowl ad, how much production of the ad will likely cost and how the companies should be activating their Super Bowl ad online before and after the big game. Schwab also discusses the impact of Las Vegas hosting the Super Bowl for the first time ever and the parties that will be thrown during the week leading up to the game. Lastly, we ask David if he thinks the viewing audience for this Super Bowl will break last year’s all-time record viewing audience of 115.1M viewers.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.#NFL #SuperBowl #LasVegas #SuperBowlAds #Marketing #Celebrities #Football #Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST: Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN), ESPN NBA Senior Writer, Host of the Brian Windhorst and the Hoop Collective podcast and New York Times best-selling author joins Sports Business Radio for a deep dive into the business of the #NBA at the league and team level. Windhorst discusses the overall economic state of the NBA, why several NBA owners have sold their stakes in their NBA teams in the past year (Michael Jordan, Mark Cuban and Marc Lasry), the possibility of a sovereign wealth fund becoming majority owner of an NBA franchise in the future, NBA expansion, the impact of the new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement and how the rules of the agreement will shape how teams are built in the future, how the next media rights agreement for the NBA will impact franchise values and NBA economics and the cost of a decade long championship run for the Golden State Warriors.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.#NBA #BrianWindhorst #ESPN #Basketball #Business #SportsBusiness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices