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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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
Dec 7, 2023 • 41min
‘It’s In the Game’ w/ EA Sports President Cam Weber
Scott and Eben speak with Cam Weber, president of EA Sports, about the company’s massive gaming franchises, its relationships with leagues like the NFL and Premier League, and the NIL challenges of reviving the college football game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5, 2023 • 29min
Florida State’s Playoff Snub Shows College Football’s Future is Already Here
Scott and Eben discuss the college football playoff’s final rankings, with undefeated Florida State on the outside of the four-team playoff. They also talk about an Indiana Pacers stake sale, and more NFL ref controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023 • 29min
Mark Cuban Selling Majority of Mavericks to Adelson Family
Scott and Eben discuss an NBA bombshell—Mark Cuban is selling a majority of the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family in a $3.5 billion deal. They discuss the financial specifics, plus the highest paid coaches in sports, Amazon’s Black Friday viewership, and Sports Illustrated’s latest controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2023 • 33min
Thanksgiving Leftovers / College Football Chaos
Scott and Eben discuss a host of topics, including holiday takeaways, college football playoff chaos, and a new hire for the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2023 • 27min
NFL Takes Over Black Friday, Plus Ken Griffin’s Miami Play
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s first Black Friday game, a partnership with (of course) Amazon. They also talk about Ken Griffin’s talks to invest in the Miami Dolphins, PFL buying Bellator, and another Michigan vs. Ohio State blockbuster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023 • 34min
TGL Launch Delayed One Year / Vegas F1 Event Recap
Scott and Eben talk about TGL, the team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, delaying its launch by a year. They also talk about F1’s first race in Vegas, the Oakland A’s looming relocation, and Notre Dame’s new extension with NBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
