The Joe Pomp Show

Troy Aikman was the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. He won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, and currently serves as the Monday Night Football commentator for ESPN. We discuss how he initially got into broadcasting, why he left FOX for ESPN after 20 years, his take on Tom Brady’s $375 million broadcasting deal, the future of the NFL, what it’s like owning a professional sports team, his new beer company EIGHT, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francis Ngannou is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion and one of the toughest people on the planet, both mentally and physically. We discuss growing up in Cameroon, his grueling 14-month journey to freedom, getting his first UFC contract, becoming World Champion, fighting for higher pay across the sport, his business ventures outside of the UFC, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe De Sena is the founder & CEO of Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand. Spartan has hosted more than 250 events across 40-plus countries, and more than 7 million people have competed in a Spartan Race. We discuss why Joe left Wall Street to start the business, how he finally gained traction after ten years of trying, the biggest challenges he faced along the way, the keys to a happy and healthy life, how to become mentally strong, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich Kleiman is an entrepreneur and investor. He has worked with NBA superstar Kevin Durant for nearly a decade, handling his foundation and Nike business, building media properties like the Boardroom, and managing a $200 million venture portfolio that includes early investments in companies like Postmates, Coinbase, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than half of all Premier League clubs now have American owners, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool. So this podcast breaks down how this might (soon) create a dangerous situation where the Super League is restarted, All-Star Games are established, and relegation is ended. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Casper Stylsvig is the Chief Revenue Officer at AC Milan. We discuss the club being acquired for $1.3 billion by RedBird Capital, why the New York Yankees became minority investors, the future business model for football clubs globally, where the plan currently sits for their new $1 billion stadium, why US expansion is inevitable, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode breaks down the extraordinary life and journey of Frances Tiafoe, the only American male tennis player left in contention at the US Open. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode breaks down the ownership structure of Manchester United, including how the Glazer family has creatively taken nearly $2 billion off the table while still maintaining ~70% equity ownership. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Talty is a senior sports editor at AL.com and the author of The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever. We discuss the qualities that make Nick Saban the best college football coach in history, why he focuses on the process instead of the results, and the best stories from his 15+ years at Alabama. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's guest is Dan Porter, the co-founder and CEO of Overtime. Dan and I chat about how the company has expanded over the last six years, why he believes premium IP ownership is so important, and what might be next for the $500 million-plus company. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.