Sporticast
'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
Latest episodes
Dec 17, 2024 • 33min
College Basketball Players as Owners? / Belichick in UNC
Scott and Eben talk about a notable new investor in Unrivaled, the new 3x3 women’s basketball league. They also talk about Bill Belichick’s college turn, and the MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024 • 39min
Red Bulls Spread Wings After Historic Season w/ Marc de Grandpré
Scott and Eben speak with Marc de Grandpré, president and GM of the New York Red Bulls, about his very busy last few weeks. The MLS club was runner-up for the league title, and shortly afterwards announced a new—and very unique--$100+ million stadium naming rights deal with Sports Illustrated Tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2024 • 38min
Juan Soto’s $765M Deal Has Wide-Spread Ramifications
Scott and Eben discuss Juan Soto’s new $765 million contract with the New York Mets, and what it means for billionaire Steve Cohen, the rest of the league, and future CBA talks. They also talk about the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5, 2024 • 33min
Coco Gauff, Caitlin Clark and the Highest-Paid Female Athletes
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss the highest paid female athletes in the world. They include Coco Gauff, Eileen Gu, Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3, 2024 • 33min
The NFL Is Investing in Mexico’s Top Soccer League?
Scott and Eben discuss a potential major overhaul of Mexican soccer, with a notable new investor. They also talk about YouTube sensation MrBeast, protests by Premier League fans, and Marc Lasry dropping his pursuit of the North Carolina Courage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2024 • 36min
Giants’ Saquon Sorrow is Eagles Thanksgiving Feast
Scott and Eben discuss Saquon Barkley’s departure from the New York Giants, his success in Philadelphia, and the great Hard Knocks footage that captured it all. They also talk about the Oregon Ducks video team’s cinematic recaps of their wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2024 • 35min
Highest Paid Coaches / Expansion is Everywhere!
Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s recent list of the 50 highest-paid coaches in the U.S. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s NWSL interest, the UFL’s expansion, and a nostalgic piece of candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2024 • 31min
A New Way To Launch a Sports League w/ LOVB’s Katlyn Gao
Eben and Kurt speak with Katlyn Gao, League One Volleyball’s co-founder and CEO, about the group’s new $100 million funding raise, volleyball’s popularity, and why LOVB built a pro sports league by focusing first on youth clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2024 • 32min
A Tale of Two Fights: One Tyson, One Trump
Scott and Eben discuss Mike Tyson’s fight versus Jake Paul, and president-elect Donald Trump’s visit to the UFC event in New York City. They also talk about Northwestern’s new $850 million stadium project, and ESPN’s unique deal to license TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2024 • 29min
Cavs’ 1,000-to-1 Odds / The Sphere’s $500 Million Loss
Scott and Eben discuss FanDuel offering 1,000-to-1 odds that the Cleveland Cavaliers finish the regular season 82-0, which reflects the gradual blending of oddsmaking and marketing. They also discuss the Sphere’s heavily operating losses, and another asset sale from Endeavor with an interesting twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
