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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
Episodes
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Esports World Cup A Part of Growing Saudi Arabian Sports Portfolio
Scott and Eben speak with Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup, about the eight-week event currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They talk about…
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What the $8 Billion Paramount Merger Means for Sports
Scott and Eben discuss the $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance, with an eye on what it means for CBS’s sports portfolio. They also talk about the…
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Won and Done: Celtics to Sell After 18th NBA Title
Scott and Eben discuss the looming multibillion-dollar sale of the Boston Celtics, which was announced shortly after the team won its NBA-record 18th title…
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NFL Suffers Rare Financial Set-Back in Sunday Ticket Suit
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s losing an anti-trust lawsuit over Sunday Ticket that could cost the league more than $14 billion. They also talk about Bronny…
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Bronny James NBA Draft Game Theory
Scott and Eben discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, specifically how teams are evaluating Bronny James, who has potential off-court value in addition to his…
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The Money Behind the Summer of Soccer w/ MLS Exec Camilo Durana
Scott and Eben speak with Camilo Durana, executive vice president of both MLS and SUM, about Major League Soccer’s attendance growth, the overlap of the Euros…
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Inaugural WNBA Valuations Breakdown w/ Kurt Badenhausen
Inaugural WNBA Valuations Breakdown w/ Kurt Badenhausen Scott and Eben speak with Sportico colleague Kurt Badenhausen about his inaugural WNBA valuations. They…
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Bryson DeChambeau Has Finally Won Over Golf Fans, Media
Scott and Eben discuss U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, who has overcome a rough public image to capture golf fans and golf media. They also talk about a…
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Chestnut Banned! Major Beef in Competitive Eating
Scott and Eben break down a sports business scandal in competitive eating, with Joey Chestnut, the sport’s biggest star, banned from the July 4 Nathan’s hot…
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Fan Reports From Yankee Stadium and the Cricket World Cup
Scott and Eben breakdown weekend trips to Yankee Stadium for Yankees vs. Dodgers, and the T20 Cricket World Cup for India vs. Pakistan. They also talk about…
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Pro Athletes Keep Betting / A Rational Caitlin Clark Convo
Scott and Eben discuss more betting scandals in pro sports, with MLB and NBA confronting new news about athletes violating their anti-gambling rules. They also…
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Connor McDavid Reaches Stanley Cup / Kylian Mbappé Takes Pay Cut
Scott and Eben discuss Connor McDavid, the NHL’s most talented player, finally playing in his first Stanley Cup Final. They also talk about soccer star Kylian…
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Inside The Edmonton Oilers’ Real Estate Empire
Scott and Eben discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ real estate empire, which includes one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in North America. They…
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Cricket World Cup Is Coming To America
Scott and Eben speak with Brett Jones, CEO of the U.S. host committee for upcoming T20 Cricket Men’s World Cup, about the event, its venue/city strategy, and…
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Private Equity Comes for College Sports / NFL Still Waiting
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in college sports, with the backers of a new investment vehicle announcing its plans to deploy hundreds of millions into…
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NBA Playoffs Highlight Strange Ownership Groups / NCAA Settlement Talks
Scott and Eben speak about the bizarre ownership situations at both the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves as the two teams face off in the NBA’s…
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NFL Taking Over Christmas / Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s schedule release and its new Netflix deal to stream games on Christmas. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut and a…
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Paul Rabil Talks Media Upheaval, Pro Lacrosse, Youth Sports
Scott and Eben speak with former lacrosse star Paul Rabil, co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, about the rapid changes in sports media…
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Sports Business Stats That Will Surprise You (We Think!)
Eben speaks with Sportico colleague Lev Akabas about some sports business surprising stats, including how many sports teams out-draw the A’s, quirks in their…
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How Third-Party Consultants Became Critical To College Sports’ Business
Eben speaks with Sportico colleague Daniel Libit about the outsized presence of third-party consultants in college sports, and what that might mean for the…
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The NBA TV Deals Are Close. Is A Premier League Salary Cap?
Scott and Eben discuss the NBA’s ongoing media rights negotiations—which appear to have settled on ESPN, Amazon, NBC and Turner/WBD. They also talk about why…
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Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Expand Soccer Portfolio in Mexico
Scott and Eben break down big news in international soccer: Celebrity Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in Mexico’s Club Necaxa, and…
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NFL Draft Shows Evolution of the League, Rookie Pay
Scott and Eben break down the business of the NFL Draft, which is this week in Detroit. They also talk about Andy Reid’s new $100 million contract, public…
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NHL, NBA Playoffs Start As Viewership, Attendance Jumps
Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NHL and NBA playoffs. The NHL posted big viewership jumps this year, and the NBA is in the midst of negotiating its…
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Goodbye Coyotes, Plus Caitlin Clark’s Jersey Delays
Scott and Eben discuss the end of the Arizona Coyotes, at least for right now. They also talk about why Caitlin Clark mania won’t include jerseys for a few…
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Inside the Business of America’s Dominant Olympic Team
Scott and Eben speak with Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland about the run-up to the Paris Summer Games, the power of athlete stories, and what makes Team USA…
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UConn’s Curious Business Case / Masters Preview
Scott and Eben discuss UConn’s back-to-back national titles, and what to make of a dominant basketball school in an era where football makes all the money…
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NCAA Women’s Basketball Is Blowing Up. What’s Next?
Scott and Eben discuss the commercial success of this NCAA women’s basketball tournament, and discuss what’s next for the WNBA and the NCAA. Learn more about…
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Women’s March Madness Goes Off / Endeavor Goes Private
Scott and Eben discuss the overwhelming commercial success of this year’s women’s NCAA basketball tournament—including a record 12.3 million viewers for an…
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Ocelots and 21-Points Comebacks: Inside Flag Football’s Growth
Scott and Eben speak with Jeff Lewis, founder and CEO of the American Flag Football League, and Brian Michael Cooper, the AAFL’s COO and president, about the…
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MLB Valuations Breakdown: The RSN Apocalypse That Wasn’t
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss Sportico’s latest MLB valuations. The talk about the Yankees and Dodgers at the top, the regional vs…
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Ohtani Gambling Scandal / NCAA Tournament’s First Week
Scott and Eben discuss the bizarre story involving MLB star Shohei Ohtani, his interpreter, and millions in gambling debt. They also break down storylines from…
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Weird T-Wolves Sale Gets Stranger / March Madness Starts
Scott and Eben discuss Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore’s gradual takeover of the Minnesota Timberwolves, which recently hit a snag at an inopportune time. They…
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What Going On At The NWSL’s Two Most Valuable Teams?
Scott and Eben discuss three big pieces of M&A news in the NWSL: the San Diego Wave selling for $113 million, the Seattle Reign selling for $58 million, and…
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How Stephen A. Smith and the Dallas Cowboys Changed Their Businesses
Scott and Eben break down three days at SXSW in Austin, including keynote conversations with sports media personality Stephen A. Smith and the owners of the…
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The Business of the Texas Longhorns, Live at SXSW
Scott and Eben speak with Chris Del Conte, Texas Longhorns athletic director, live from SXSW in Austin. They talk about the changing nature of college sports…
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Dartmouth Union Rocks College Sports After Historic Vote
Scott and Eben discuss the Dartmouth men’s basketball team voting to form the first players union in college sports history, including what it means for other…
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Caitlin Clark Mania, Plus Netflix’s Sports Aspirations
Scott and Eben discuss the Caitlin Clark fever pitch, which hit new levels this week with a new record and a big announcement. They also talk about Netflix’s…
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“Money Follows Money” w/ NBA Player Larry Nance Jr.
Scott and Eben speak with New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. about his investment in English soccer club Leeds, his off-court business approach, and…
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Should Fans Storm the Court? Plus, the New MLB Uniform Uproar
Scott and Eben discuss yet another high-profile injury after college fans storm the court. They also talk about the MLB/Nike uniform uproar, the LA Clippers…
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World’s 100 Most Valuable Teams / Messi Season Kicks Off
Scott and Eben discuss a new Sportico ranking of the 100 most valuable sports teams in the world. They also talk about Leo Messi’s first full season in Major…
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NBA All-Star Game / Nike, Fanatics Jersey Criticism
Scott and Eben break down the NBA All-Star Game, which draws criticism for the same thing every year. They also talk about the latest NHL outdoor games…
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Caitlin Clark Mania / NBA All-Star Innovation
Scott and Eben discuss the commercial stardom of Iowa basketball’s Caitlin Clark. They also talk about an upcoming LSU documentary, the College Football…
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Dunkin’, T-Swift and Usher Headline a Super Bowl Recap
Scott and Eben recap the Super Bowl from all angles—the Chiefs’ comeback win, the Era of Patrick Mahomes, Usher’s halftime show, the commercials, and some…
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Breaking Down the ESPN/Fox/Discovery Streaming Service
Eben and Jacob Feldman break down the big news of the week: what we know (and what we don’t) about the three-way sports streaming bundle being launched by…
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Super Bowl Shows NFL Embrace of Las Vegas/Sports Betting
Scott and Eben discuss the latest from the NFL’s Super Bowl week in Las Vegas. They also talk about Theo Epstein’s return to Fenway and the NHL All-Star Game…
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Orioles Sales Set For $1.73B / PGA Tour Investment Finalizes
Scott and Eben discuss the pending sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by billionaire David Rubenstein for $1.73 billion. They also talk about…
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Super Bowl Matchup The Natural Conclusion For Season of Kelce/Swift
Scott and Eben discuss the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. They also talk about an investment into the PGA Tour, and…
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Barstool’s Return to Sports Betting / MLS Valuations Breakdown
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss Barstool’s likely return to sports betting, Netflix’s $5B push into WWE, and Kurt’s latest MLS…
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Kelce, T-Swift Parade Continues / Sports Illustrated Collapses
Scott and Eben discuss the latest from the NFL playoffs, including huge viewership, business fallout, and the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce marketing bonanza. They…
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Uncovering College Sports’ Untapped Billions w/ Ben Sutton
Scott and Eben speak with Teall Sports & Entertainment founder/chairman/CEO Ben Suton about untapped revenue in college sports, private equity, and the future…
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NFL Playoff Winners: Lions, Peacock, Taylor Swift’s Jacket
Scott and Eben discuss the latest with the NFL playoffs. They also talk about the coaching carousel in college and pro football, and a prominent billionaire…
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Michigan Wins National Title / California Eyes Shohei’s Millions
Scott and Eben discuss Michigan’s national title victory, and what it might mean for coach Jim Harbaugh. They also discuss California looking to close a tax…
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Tiger’s Nike Breakup / ESPN’s Pat McAfee Headache
Scott and Eben talk about Tiger Woods and Nike parting ways, the end of one of sports’ most enduring sponsorships. They also talk about ESPN’s latest public…
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Michigan vs. Washington A Perfect Matchup for College Sports Tumult
Scott and Eben discuss the money behind the college football title game between Michigan and Washington. They also talk about ESPN’s latest controversy with…
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True/False Predictions for Sports Business in 2024
Scott and Eben debate whether there’s a sports valuations market correction on the horizon. They also discuss predictions for 2024, including a rapid-fire…
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Inside the College Football Playoff w/ Bill Hancock
Scott and Eben speak with College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock about the business of the CFP, the rapid changes in college sports, and what…
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FSU’s Christmas Gift to ACC / Dodgers Land Japanese Star, Again
Scott and Eben discuss Florida State suing the ACC in an attempt to exit the conference without penalty. They also talk about the Dodgers landing a second…
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College Sports In Upheaval: Looking Back a Crazy Year
Eben speaks with Sportico colleagues Michael McCann and Daniel Libit about a crazy year in college sports. From the death of the Pac-12 to new compensation for…
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Inside the Future of Sports Fandom w/ nVenue CEO Kelly Pracht
Scott and Eben speak with nVenue CEO Kelly Pracht about her micro-betting business, how a trip to Yankee Stadium launched the idea, and what she found when she…