

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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Apr 18, 2023 • 29min
Commanders Sale Draws Closer, Netflix Streaming Mishap
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the sale of the Washington Commanders, with Josh Harris’s group inching closer to a deal. They also take a sports angle to Netflix’s big “Love is Blind” streaming miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 27min
Josh Harris Inches Closer to Commanders, ManU Deadline Loom
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the Washington Commanders sale, as Josh Harris’s group inches closer to a deal. They also talk about the Manchester United sale, and the upcoming NHL/NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2023 • 36min
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman Talks Record Expansion, Private Equity
Scott and Eben speak with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman about the women’s soccer league’s new record expansion sale, the growth of women’s sports, and the increase of private equity ownership across U.S. leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2023 • 34min
MJ Ends Long-Time Brief Sponsorship, Snoop FaZe’d Out
Scott and Eben discuss Michael Jordan’s quiet separation from Hanes brand, a sponsor of his for 30+ years. They also talk about Snoop Dogg’s exit from FaZe Clan, NWSL expansion, and the completed NCAA basketball tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023 • 28min
UFC, WWE Combine To Form $21.4 Billion Combat Giant
Scott and Eben discuss the business combination of WWE and UFC into a new, publicly traded company. They also talk NBA CBA, and NCAA Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023 • 36min
Play Ball! An Opening Day Baseball Podcast
Scott and Eben discuss the latest with Major League Baseball, whose season starts Thursday. They also talk about a potential sale of IMG Academy, and a new NFL joint venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023 • 36min
Inside a $100 Million Women’s Sports Investment Fund
Scott and Eben speak with Monarch Collective managing partners Kara Nortman and Jasmine Robinson about their new fund, which is aiming to raise $100 million to invest in women’s sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023 • 32min
World Watches Baseball Classic / Commanders Sale Adds Magic
Scott and Eben discuss a storybook ending to the World Baseball Classic. They also talk about the looming Commanders sale, Rick Pitino, and Fanatics grabbing NHL jerseys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023 • 36min
March Madness Upsets / WBC Leaves Fans Upset
Scott and Eben break down the first week of the NCAA basketball tournament, plus the debate over the World Baseball Classic and Michael Jordan possibly selling the Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023 • 29min
MLB Valuations Show Strain of Bally Sports Bankruptcy
Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s most recent MLB valuations, and how the recent bankruptcy of the Bally Sports RSNs will impact the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices