The Joe Pomp Show

Exploring the Chicago Bears' ambitious stadium financing request, potential suburban negotiations, funding discrepancies, revenue sharing debates, and leveraging a downtown deal for profit opportunities.

Exploring ESPN Bet's financial struggles in the sports betting industry, including revenue, EBITDA, and marketing spend. Discussing challenges such as low hold rates, product enhancements, and competition against FanDuel and Draft Kings. Insights into early success factors, market entry strategies, and ongoing uncertainties for ESPN Bet.

Aerospace engineer Bryson Sullivan discusses Lando Norris' first F1 win, Max Verstappen's pace, Lewis Hamilton's potential move to Ferrari, US races, and more in a captivating Formula 1 podcast. They delve into car performance, strategic decisions, driver dynamics, and the prospects of non-Red Bull teams winning a race this season.

NFL players Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. discuss why they are negotiating their own contracts instead of using agents. They explore the impact of NIL rights on contract talks, compare their deals using the NFLPA database, and touch on college savings plans and lawn care services.

Exploring the impacts of American influence on the Premier League's new salary cap, discussing challenges, competition from oil-rich clubs, and potential adoption of American strategies. Analyzing the potential implications of the salary cap on club competitiveness and sustainability. Debating the complexities of enforcing a salary cap in English football clubs, including talent dilution, legal hurdles, and impacts on competitive balance and fan engagement.

Exploring the root cause of golf's viewership decline beyond blaming LIV Golf or Tiger Woods. Analyzing industry conflicts, competition from other sports, and the sport's perception. Discussing Tiger Woods' influence, lack of innovation, and evolving viewer preferences towards dynamic online content in golf broadcasts.

WNBA player Caitlin Clark's salary sparks discussion on fairness and potential for growth in the league. Analysis of draft system, player compensation challenges, investment in practice facilities, and revenue disparities. Comparisons between NBA and WNBA historical growth highlight the future potential of women's basketball.

Delve into the drama surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves sale, from Glen Taylor's ownership to secret contract negotiations. Explore the financial transformation of the franchise, fractured relationships, and missed payments by potential new owners. Uncover the complexities and mistrust within the NBA circles and the future implications for the team.

Erik Allebest, CEO of Chess.com, discusses the growth of chess, top player earnings, spectator sport potential, qualities of great players, chess in virtual reality, and building community. The podcast explores chess.com's evolution, domain acquisition, business valuation, revenue models, ads in chess, commercialization challenges, modernizing chess for mainstream appeal, and the success of top players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

Tom Garfinkel, CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, discusses landing the Formula 1 race in Miami, logistical challenges of building the racetrack, and the event's financial success. The podcast explores Miami's unique approach, balancing football and hosting events, and elevating the racing experience at Hard Rock Stadium.