

Sporticast
Sportico
'Sporticast' is a new podcast hosted by business journalists Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico that will deliver the inside scoop on the intersection of money and sports. From billion-dollar valuations to team sales, sponsorship contracts and media rights, go behind the scenes on the deals that power the global sports economy. For more coverage and information, be sure to check out sportico.com
Episodes
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Jun 13, 2024 • 32min
Chestnut Banned! Major Beef in Competitive Eating
Scott and Eben break down a sports business scandal in competitive eating, with Joey Chestnut, the sport’s biggest star, banned from the July 4 Nathan’s hot dog competition. They also talk about NBA players as investors, the Kelce brothers, and the ongoing MaxPreps sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2024 • 38min
Fan Reports From Yankee Stadium and the Cricket World Cup
Scott and Eben breakdown weekend trips to Yankee Stadium for Yankees vs. Dodgers, and the T20 Cricket World Cup for India vs. Pakistan. They also talk about Kyrie Irving’s unique shoes, a possible U.S. investment in Portuguese soccer club Benfica, and a website acquisition that’s turning heads around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2024 • 30min
Pro Athletes Keep Betting / A Rational Caitlin Clark Convo
Scott and Eben discuss more betting scandals in pro sports, with MLB and NBA confronting new news about athletes violating their anti-gambling rules. They also talk, rationally, about Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA’s current media reckoning. They also speak briefly about Man City’s Premier League lawsuit and Carmelo Anthony’s unique NBL deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2024 • 35min
Connor McDavid Reaches Stanley Cup / Kylian Mbappé Takes Pay Cut
Scott and Eben discuss Connor McDavid, the NHL’s most talented player, finally playing in his first Stanley Cup Final. They also talk about soccer star Kylian Mbappé moving to Real Madrid, the U.S. Government’s Ticketmaster lawsuit, and a new 3x3 women’s basketball league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 37min
Inside The Edmonton Oilers’ Real Estate Empire
Scott and Eben discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ real estate empire, which includes one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in North America. They also talk NBA playoffs and the marketing stardom of MLB rookie Paul Skenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2024 • 37min
Cricket World Cup Is Coming To America
Brett Jones, CEO of the US T20 World Cup host committee, discusses challenges of adapting cricket pitches for T20 World Cup, the commercial value of cricket, insights on ticket pricing for India-Pakistan game, and event planning in the USA.

May 23, 2024 • 32min
Private Equity Comes for College Sports / NFL Still Waiting
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in college sports, with the backers of a new investment vehicle announcing its plans to deploy hundreds of millions into athletic departments. They also talk about the NFL’s own PE efforts, and Angel Reese’s latest investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2024 • 38min
NBA Playoffs Highlight Strange Ownership Groups / NCAA Settlement Talks
Scott and Eben speak about the bizarre ownership situations at both the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves as the two teams face off in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals. They also talk about the WNBA investigating a new sponsorship for the Las Vegas Aces, the NCAA’s strange anti-trust settlement talks, and the Yankees’ ticket dominance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 33min
NFL Taking Over Christmas / Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s schedule release and its new Netflix deal to stream games on Christmas. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut and a conundrum about the NBA’s new media deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2024 • 46min
Paul Rabil Talks Media Upheaval, Pro Lacrosse, Youth Sports
Scott and Eben speak with former lacrosse star Paul Rabil, co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, about the rapid changes in sports media, entrepreneurship, professional lacrosse, and the business opportunities in sports media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


