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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Jan 11, 2024 • 32min
Michigan Wins National Title / California Eyes Shohei’s Millions
Scott and Eben discuss Michigan’s national title victory, and what it might mean for coach Jim Harbaugh. They also discuss California looking to close a tax loophole that Shohei Ohtani might use to avoid paying takes on $680 million of his contract, plus NFL playoffs and the sale of data company Two Circles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 9, 2024 • 39min
Tiger’s Nike Breakup / ESPN’s Pat McAfee Headache
Scott and Eben talk about Tiger Woods and Nike parting ways, the end of one of sports’ most enduring sponsorships. They also talk about ESPN’s latest public controversy, a notable hire from the Washington Commanders, and an NFL playoff game exclusively on Peacock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2024 • 41min
Michigan vs. Washington A Perfect Matchup for College Sports Tumult
Scott and Eben discuss the money behind the college football title game between Michigan and Washington. They also talk about ESPN’s latest controversy with Pat McAfee and Aaron Rodgers, Panthers owner David Tepper’s $300,000 fine, and Eric Scmidt buying into the Minnesota Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 2, 2024 • 35min
True/False Predictions for Sports Business in 2024
Scott and Eben debate whether there’s a sports valuations market correction on the horizon. They also discuss predictions for 2024, including a rapid-fire round of questions regarding team sales, private equity involvement, sovereign wealth and media deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2023 • 35min
Inside the College Football Playoff w/ Bill Hancock
Scott and Eben speak with College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock about the business of the CFP, the rapid changes in college sports, and what might be in store for the playoff’s next major media deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2023 • 35min
FSU’s Christmas Gift to ACC / Dodgers Land Japanese Star, Again
Scott and Eben discuss Florida State suing the ACC in an attempt to exit the conference without penalty. They also talk about the Dodgers landing a second major MLB free agent, and the latest in the PGA Tour talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023 • 40min
College Sports In Upheaval: Looking Back a Crazy Year
Eben speaks with Sportico colleagues Michael McCann and Daniel Libit about a crazy year in college sports. From the death of the Pac-12 to new compensation for athletes and an avalanche of legal challenges, what’s at the root of all this upheaval? And what does the future hold? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023 • 34min
Inside the Future of Sports Fandom w/ nVenue CEO Kelly Pracht
Scott and Eben speak with nVenue CEO Kelly Pracht about her micro-betting business, how a trip to Yankee Stadium launched the idea, and what she found when she dove into all the data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2023 • 37min
NBA Valuations Soar to $4 Billion Average, Led By Warriors
Scott and Eben speak with Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico’s valuations expert, about his latest NBA valuations. The Golden State Warriors are first, at $8.3 billion, followed by the New York Knicks ($7.4B) and Los Angeles Lakers ($7.3B). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023 • 32min
ShoBiz: Breaking Down Shohei Ohtani’s $700M Dodgers Contract
Scott and Eben break down Shohei Ohtani’s historic $700 million contract, and the market forces behind it. They also talk about the latest with the PGA Tour’s investment talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
