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
Mentioned books
Apr 4, 2024 • 33min
Women’s March Madness Goes Off / Endeavor Goes Private
Scott and Eben discuss the overwhelming commercial success of this year’s women’s NCAA basketball tournament—including a record 12.3 million viewers for an Elite Eight game—plus the NCAA hockey tournament and Endeavor going private in a $25 billion private equity deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2024 • 37min
Ocelots and 21-Points Comebacks: Inside Flag Football’s Growth
Scott and Eben speak with Jeff Lewis, founder and CEO of the American Flag Football League, and Brian Michael Cooper, the AAFL’s COO and president, about the AFFL’s growth, its inclusion in the Olympics, and how it plans to break into a crowded global sports environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2024 • 36min
MLB Valuations Breakdown: The RSN Apocalypse That Wasn’t
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss Sportico’s latest MLB valuations. The talk about the Yankees and Dodgers at the top, the regional vs. national nature of MLB’s business, and the curious business case of the Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2024 • 34min
Ohtani Gambling Scandal / NCAA Tournament’s First Week
Scott and Eben discuss the bizarre story involving MLB star Shohei Ohtani, his interpreter, and millions in gambling debt. They also break down storylines from the first week of March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2024 • 30min
Weird T-Wolves Sale Gets Stranger / March Madness Starts
Scott and Eben discuss Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore’s gradual takeover of the Minnesota Timberwolves, which recently hit a snag at an inopportune time. They also talk about March Madness, and JPMorgan’s new combined sports practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024 • 33min
What Going On At The NWSL’s Two Most Valuable Teams?
Scott and Eben discuss three big pieces of M&A news in the NWSL: the San Diego Wave selling for $113 million, the Seattle Reign selling for $58 million, and Angel City considering a control stake sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2024 • 36min
How Stephen A. Smith and the Dallas Cowboys Changed Their Businesses
Scott and Eben break down three days at SXSW in Austin, including keynote conversations with sports media personality Stephen A. Smith and the owners of the Dallas Cowboys. Smith discussed his long career and how he fought to be better compensated for his value; the Jones family talked about how the Cowboys reshaped the business of the modern NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2024 • 26min
The Business of the Texas Longhorns, Live at SXSW
Scott and Eben speak with Chris Del Conte, Texas Longhorns athletic director, live from SXSW in Austin. They talk about the changing nature of college sports, the business of Texas athletics, private equity, Dartmouth’s union push, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 7, 2024 • 33min
Dartmouth Union Rocks College Sports After Historic Vote
Scott and Eben discuss the Dartmouth men’s basketball team voting to form the first players union in college sports history, including what it means for other schools, and what might happen next. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s slew of new deals, and Vince McMahon selling $400M worth of TKO stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2024 • 36min
Caitlin Clark Mania, Plus Netflix’s Sports Aspirations
Scott and Eben discuss the Caitlin Clark fever pitch, which hit new levels this week with a new record and a big announcement. They also talk about Netflix’s push into sports, the NWSL’s private equity rules, and a wild NAIA basketball story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
