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 27, 2025 • 37min
MLB Valuations Recap on Opening Day
Scott and Eben speak with Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen about his latest MLB numbers, the business of baseball, and what might be in store with the sport's looming labor battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025 • 30min
NCAA Tournament Update: All March, No Madness
Scott and Eben discuss the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, which were light on upsets or drama. They also talk about a surprising Celtics sale, and the death of a sports business icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2025 • 36min
Galatioto: “My Golden Retriever Could Run an NFL Team”
Scott and Eben speak with banker Sal Galatioto about his thirty years of sports dealmaking, including surging valuations, notable transactions, and why he thinks MLB teams are undervalued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2025 • 30min
A March Madness Business Preview
Scott and Eben break down the business of March Madness, including controversy involving UNC, the NCAA’s legal struggles, and the lack of star power on the men’s side. They also talk MLB in Japan and the Bengals’ spending spree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025 • 33min
Live from SXSW: Breaking Celtics Sale News
Scott and Eben are joined by Eric Jackson for a live taping at SXSW in Austin. They talk about Eminem the WNBA owner, the groups vying for the Celtics, and other musings from their time in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025 • 29min
Fanatics x Ticketmaster / Ovi the Collectibles Tsar
Scott and Eben discuss Fanatics’ long-expected move into ticketing, via a partnership with Ticketmaster. They also talk about Alex Ovechkin’s memorabilia haul, the Yankees’ record 2023 ticket revenue, and WNBA labor omens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 6, 2025 • 31min
How the NHL Is Confronting Fraught USA-Canada Relations
Scott and Eben talk about how the NHL is navigating fraught economic and political tensions between the U.S. and Canada. They also discuss a notable legal settlement in college sports, a World Cup halftime change, and Adidas finally ridding itself of Yeezy product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 4, 2025 • 33min
Is a Nationals Sale Looming? / Ovi Watch Begins
Scott and Eben discuss the media rights settlement between the Orioles and Nationals, and what it means for a potential Nats sale. They also talk about the UFC and the FBI, Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase, and Serena Williams’ latest investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 30min
NFL Players Rated Every NFL Owner. Only One Got An F
Scott and Eben discuss the latest NFLPA report card, in which anonymous players rated various aspects of their teams. They also discuss the Top 100 most valuable sports franchises, and the ownership future of the Cleveland Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025 • 40min
What Up With the Yankees?! Plus, MLB and MLS Roundup
Eben and Jacob discuss some recent changes underway with the New York Yankees. They also talk about ESPN’s divorce from MLB, robot umps, MLS’s deal with Apple, and a new MLS owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
