Sporticast

Scott speaks with Gavin Kaysen and Bri Rosas of KZ Provisioning about the company’s original story with the Minnesota Wild, untapped potential in athlete nutrition, and the level of personalization needed to maximize performance from the sports world’s biggest stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben celebrate their 500th Sporticast episode. They discuss president Donald Trump’s visit to the Commanders, a viral market stunt gone wrong, and more sports betting scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben tell stories from the latest Invest in Sports event in New York. They also talk about Fairleigh Dickinson University’s decision to add men’s fencing to make more money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the end of the World Series, on of the most dramatic in recent memory, and the shift toward baseball’s looming labor battle. They also talk about ESPN vs. YouTubeTV, the latest major carriage fight in sports media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben talk about the other side of the World Series—the Toronto Blue Jays—who are part of a much larger Canadian tech/internet/sports conglomerate. They also talk about athlete nutrition, sideline seating, and Jim Dolan’s many salaries. 2:25 – Let’s talk about the Blue Jays 6:12 – Eben’s Ohtani x Blue Jays story 10:10 – Eben’s nostalgia theory 21:00 – Players and their eating habits 23:16 – Scott on player chairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben debate all sides of the latest NBA betting scandal, unveiled by the FBI late last week. They also talk about the World Series and the college football coaching carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with Stan Kasten, the president and CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers. They talk about Shohei Ohtani’s superlative performance, the team’s run toward another World Series title, and how the business of the Dodgers has grown in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down the start of the NBA season, including some major changes on the media side, and a new all-time highest earner. They also talk about Shohei Ohtani’s superlative performance, and a new plan to save college soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico’s valuations guru, about his latest NBA rankings. They discuss the business of the Warriors, Clippers and Knicks; the NBA’s international opportunity; a shift towards an NFL-style model; the economics of new arenas; and more. 1:00 – Kurt’s opening takes 6:00 – International opportunity 6:57 – The China question 17:57 – Scott prediction 19:46 – Clippers 24:40 – Thunder 28:57 – Start of the rapid fires… 32:37 – Who is more superlative? 33:24 – The “classic question” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the rush of college football buyouts, including Penn State paying James Franklin about $50 million to leave Happy Valley. They also talk NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman’s new contract, and the MLB playoff latest. 0:37 – James Franklin 4:50 – Other schools 5:40 – College sports is skittish 11:50 – Scott q on pension funds (Carol this might be a good segment for a clip) 16:10 – Jess Berman new deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices