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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Sep 7, 2023 • 37min
Fixing College Sports With Coach-Turned-CEO-Turned-Coach Joe Moglia
Scott and Eben speak with Joe Moglia, ex-CEO of TD Ameritrade and former FBS head football coach, about this unstable moment in college sports, and what should be done to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2023 • 39min
Labor Day Spectacular with NFL Advisor Marc Ganis
Scott and Eben speak with sports consultant Marc Ganis about the strength of the NFL’s business, untapped revenue opportunities, and takeaways from the enduring career of Diana Ross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023 • 37min
Barstool CEO Erika Nardini Badan Talks Newfound Corporate Freedom
Scott and Eben speak with Barstool CEO Erika Ayers Badan about the company’s recent separation from Penn Entertainment, the benefits of private ownership, and the plan to reach profitability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2023 • 37min
U.S. Open Financial Preview / NFL’s Highest-Paid Players
Scott and Eben talk about the money behind the U.S. Open, which begins this week in New York City. They also talk about the highest paid NFL players, the start of the college football season, and more Messi magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2023 • 37min
How One MLS Team Maximized Revenue When Hosting Lionel Messi
Scott and Eben speak with New York Red Bulls president/GM Marc de Grandpré about the financial benefits of hosting Lionel Messi, and MLS’s new Apple deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 22, 2023 • 37min
Messi Magic Lifts New MLS Tournament / Are Cleats Fashion?
Scott and Eben discuss Lionel Messi’s unprecedented success at Inter Miami, and a report that soccer cleats are becoming fashionable for everyday wear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023 • 36min
‘Changing the Stink’ Highlights Paradox of NFL’s Hard Knocks
Eben and Jacob discuss the latest viral NFL clip, and the paradox of shows like ‘Hard Knocks.’ They also talk about MLS’s Messi strategy and the women’s World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023 • 38min
Sorting Out Sports' Streaming Shakeup w/ Parrot Analytics' Julia Alexander
Jacob is joined by Julia Alexander to discuss ESPN's precarious transition from the lucrative bundled ecosystem of yesterday to the treacherous streaming world of tomorrow. They also discuss whether sports fandom writ large is at risk as teams and leagues try to balance reach with revenue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2023 • 32min
Cowboys Worth Record $9.2 Billion / ESPN Sportsbook Coming
Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s latest NFL valuations, which list the Cowboys as the most valuable sports team in the world ($9.2 billion). They also discuss ESPN’s new sportsbook licensing deal with Penn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 8, 2023 • 33min
College Sports Fractures and Reforms Around TV Billions
Scott and Eben discuss a wild week in college sports, which resulted in a dramatic re-shaping of the entire business. The Pac-12 may be gone, the Big 12 has beefed up, and is the ACC next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
