The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Jay Williams, the co-founder and CEO of Improbable Media, about how athletes can build their brands using media. Williams tells the hosts how he made a major career pivot after an accident ended his professional basketball dreams, the lessons he's learned from his personal board of advisors (which includes Duke's legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski), and how athletes today are taking advantage of NIL deals.  Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll unlock deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world, plus access to a suite of subscriber-only newsletters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles, shares his journey from private equity to baseball ownership. He discusses the motivations behind purchasing the Orioles, emphasizing his hometown pride and community ties. The conversation includes insights on revitalizing the franchise through player analytics and local engagement. Rubenstein also addresses the challenges facing baseball in attracting younger fans and enhancing diversity, blending business acumen with sports passion.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with tennis champions Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss to discuss the current buzz around women’s sports. King and Kloss, the dreamer and builder (respectively) behind Billie Jean King Enterprises, King says, tell the hosts about their investments in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angel City FC, the story behind how they helped launch the Professional Women's Hockey League and the lessons they think athletes should learn about the business of sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly discuss the state of Big Ten football after Rodriguez visits his daughter for a University of Michigan game. The hosts then interview Kevin Warren, president and chief executive of the Chicago Bears and the former commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, about lessons he’s learned from professional and college sports. Warren also shares the latest on a proposed new Bears stadium and the importance of relationships in business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly discuss the influence of Latinos in the world of sports and how the Boys and Girls Club changed Rodriguez’ life. The hosts then interview ImpactX Sports Group CEO Xavier Gutierrez about the growing business of investing in sports. Gutierrez also shares the results of a Nielson report co-produced by his organization, Latinos in Sports, and why it’s important for teams and leagues to pay attention to this important demographic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly start off by discussing their excitement for the pro and college football seasons. The hosts then interview New York sports radio icon Mike Francesa about his legendary career at WFAN and his partnership with Chris Russo on Mike and the Mad Dog. Francesa shares his insights on the evolution of sports media, the future of baseball and what he says are the three biggest stories in New York sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez discuss private equity’s move into the National Football League. The hosts then interview Midge Purce, a forward for Gotham FC, about how she’s taking on the world of business while navigating a soccer career. Purce tells the hosts why she wanted to launch a new reality show that follows the lives of players in the offseason, how she sees the National Women’s Soccer League gaining ground and why her dad’s advice never failed her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez discuss the 15th anniversary of the 2009 New York Yankees World Championship and why it was an emotional day. The hosts then interview Michael Kay, a Yankees play-by-play announcer for the YES Network and host of The Michael Kay Show. Kay tells the hosts how he doubled his salary as a sports writer, how he got involved with YES and the one fellow sports broadcaster he wishes he could work with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly discusses his recent interview with the owners of the Kansas City Chiefs, Clark and Dan Hunt, as well as the burgeoning sports betting industry. Kelly and Alex Rodriguez then interview Carsten Koerl, founder and CEO of Sportradar, about how his sports betting technology company partners with leagues and wagering platforms around the world. Koerl tells the hosts about how Ted Leonsis set him up with all-star investors like Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban, and how integrity in sports is at the center of the work he does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Dawkins, president of the Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios, shares his vision for revitalizing the legendary team. He discusses transitioning from a tour-driven model to a media-focused strategy, including a groundbreaking sports residency. Dawkins reflects on the cultural nostalgia surrounding the Globetrotters while emphasizing the importance of digital media and strategic partnerships. He also highlights the challenges of recruitment and the necessity of integrity in building a new generation of Globetrotters.