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 7, 2022 • 33min
National Championships, NIL and NCAA with PlayFly’s Christy Hedgpeth
Scott and Eben chat with Christy Hedgpeth, president of Playfly Sports Properties, about the commercial growth of women’s college basketball, and other rapid changes to the billion-dollar business of college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5, 2022 • 28min
Coach K’s Duke Career Ends, Coach Staley’s Stock Soars
Scott and Eben discuss the latest from the NCAA tournament, including Coach K’s final game, and South Carolina’s national title. They also talk about Dan Snyder’s latest scandal, and Tiger Woods potentially returning to the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022 • 28min
F1 Hits Vegas Strip / NFL Considers New Streaming Service
Scott and Eben discuss F1’s plans to race in Las Vegas in 2023. They also talk about the Final Four, the NFL’s streaming options, and the pervasive nature of “Man Cave” marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2022 • 25min
NFL’s Bills Land Record $850 Million Public Subsidy for New Stadium
Scott and Eben discus the record $850 million public subsidy secured by the NFL’s Buffalo Bills for a new stadium. They also talk March Madness, and the Chelsea latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2022 • 30min
St. Peter’s Is Already Capitalizing on Cinderella NCAA Run
St. Peter’s athletic director Rachelle Paul joins the Sporticast to talk about the Peacocks’ surprise run to the Sweet Sixteen, plus what it means for the school and athletic department moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2022 • 28min
St. Peter’s Scores Historic NCAA Upsets / Chelsea Bids Arrive
Scott and Eben discuss the first two rounds of March Madness, including St. Peter’s shocking upsets of Kentucky and Murray State. They also discuss the latest with the Chelsea sale and NFL star Deshaun Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2022 • 29min
Chelsea Bids Are Due / March Madness Tips Off
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the Chelsea sale, which has an important deadline this week. They also discuss private equity in MLB, the NCAA tournament, and new Monday Night Football announcers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2022 • 24min
Tom Brady Returns, Plus the Future of Sports Media, Fans
Scott and Eben discuss Tom Brady’s return to the NFL. They also share thoughts from the annual SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2022 • 31min
New NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman Discusses New Gig, Diversity vs. Inclusion
Scott and Eben speak with incoming NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman just hours after her hiring was announced. They discuss her career, the future of women’s professional soccer in the U.S., and the difference between diversity and inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2022 • 36min
Chelsea Sale Highlights Economic Differences Between NFL, Premier League
Scott and Eben discuss the sale of soccer giant Chelsea, which is one of the most valuable sports teams in Europe, under vastly different economic circumstances from U.S. leagues like the NFL or NBA. They also talk MLB lockout, and an NFL betting scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
