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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Mar 3, 2022 • 31min
Blue Checks & Viral Highlights with Twitter’s Kelsey Bowers
Scott and Eben speak with Kelsey Bowers, a senior manager of U.S. sports partnerships at Twitter, about the changing face of sports fandom, and how Twitter works with partners like the NBA and WNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1, 2022 • 29min
Jeter Sells Out of Marlins / Broncos Sale Handcuffs NFL
Scott and Eben discuss Derek Jeter’s departure from the Miami Marlins, which includes him selling his equity. They also discuss the Denver Broncos sale, and Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich stepping away from Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2022 • 27min
Phil Mickelson’s Saudi Comments Cause Furor / U.S. Soccer Settles
Scott and Eben discuss the latest surrounding Phil Mickelson, whose comments about Saudi Arabia have caused a separation from sponsors. They also discuss U.S. Soccer’s settlement the women’s national team, and sportsbooks losing money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2022 • 26min
NBA All-Star Recap / XFL-NFL Partnership
Scott and Eben discuss the technology on display at the NBA All-Star Game, the XFL-NFL partnership, and yet another Fanatics acquisition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2022 • 26min
Move Over Mannings, Here Comes Shaq and Barkley
Scott and Eben discuss a new alternative NBA broadcast, the league’s All-Star weekend, Super Bowl ratings, and the MLB lockout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2022 • 29min
Hollywood Ending Sets Stage For Dramatic NFL Offseason
The Rams’ win over the Bengals closes the book on another NFL season, launching an offseason that will be dominated by the Broncos sale, racial hiring practices, and a probe into whether Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered to pay a coach for losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2022 • 37min
Rams CEO on Super Bowl, Racial Hiring and Billion-Dollar Stadiums
Scott and Eben speak with Los Angeles Rams CEO Kevin Demoff about playing in a home Super Bowl, the team’s $5 billion-dollar stadium, and the NFL’s poor track record with coaching hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2022 • 33min
Super Bowl Tickets Soar in Rough Week for NFL
Scott and Eben discuss the upcoming Super Bowl, which has so far been overshadowed by questions surrounding the league’s racial hiring practices and its investigation into sexual misconduct at the Washington Football Team. They close with a new funding round for the WNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2022 • 26min
Bombshell NFL Lawsuit Filed By Former Dolphins Coach
Scott and Eben speak with Sportico legal analyst Michael McCann about a lawsuit filed Tuesday by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores. It claims discriminatory hiring practices and other illicit behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2022 • 33min
The Evolution of Women’s Pro Hockey With Team Owner John Boynton
Scott and Eben speak with John Boynton, president of Firehouse Capital and an investor in three Premier Hockey Federation teams, about the growth of women’s hockey and a recent $25 million investment from league owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
