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
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Barstool CEO Erika Nardini Badan Talks Newfound...
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U.S. Open Financial Preview / NFL’s Highest-Pai...
35 min
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How One MLS Team Maximized Revenue When Hosting...
35 min
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Messi Magic Lifts New MLS Tournament / Are Clea...
35 min
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‘Changing the Stink’ Highlights Paradox of NFL’...
34 min
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Sorting Out Sports' Streaming Shakeup w/ Parrot...
36 min
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Cowboys Worth Record $9.2 Billion / ESPN Sports...
30 min
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College Sports Fractures and Reforms Around TV ...
31 min
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World Cup and Business Lessons w/ Just Women’s ...
31 min
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Mets Unloading MLB’s Priciest Roster / Colorado...
29 min
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Investing in Sports, with Sapphire Sport Partne...
45 min
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What Drake Can Teach Sports Owners, Plus Mbappe...
35 min
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Does Messi Make Inter Miami 2x More Valuable?
30 min
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Messi’s Immediate MLS Impact w/ D.C. United Own...
31 min
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Commanders Sale Closing on July 20, Yankees Put...
Scott and Eben discuss a date for Josh Harris’s group to finally take over the Washington Commanders. They also talk about Dan Snyder’s legacy, the Jets on Hard Knocks, and the New York Yankees selling ad space on their uniforms.
33 min
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MLB’s All-Star Tailwinds / NBA’s Summer League ...
Scott and Eben discuss the MLB All-Star Game and Lionel Messi’s looming MLS debut, plus the NBA’s success growing its Summer League series in Las Vegas.
28 min
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Women’s World Cup Business Breakdown w/ Emily C...
Eben and Sportico reporter Emily Caron discuss the money behind the upcoming women’s World Cup, which has undergone some major changes. They also talk about pro women’s hockey.
33 min
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Behind the Bedard Business Boom w/ Blackhawks E...
Scott and Eben speak with Jaime Faulkner, president of business operations for the Chicago Blackhawks about the team landing No. 1 pick Connor Bedard, and the many ways the much-hyped prospect is already driving new business.
27 min
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F1’s Recent Business Boom w/ Kurt Badenhausen
Scott and Eben speak with Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen about his F1 team rankings, and how the racing circuit’s business has grown in recent years.
35 min
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Ryan Reynolds Buys into F1 / Qatar Buys into NB...
Scott and Eben discuss two big new sports investments—Ryan Reynolds and RedBird Capital purchasing 24% of F1’s Alpine Racing, and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund buying a small stake in the parent of the Washington Wizards and Capitals.
28 min
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Athletes Shine in Southern France, HBSE Makes T...
Scott and Eben discuss takeaways from the Cannes Lions marketing festival in France, where athletes were on display for their business prowess. They also talk HBSE buying into Joe Gibbs Racing, and a new Utah Jazz TV deal.
28 min
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Messi’s Contract Details, Team Sales Keep Coming
Scott and Jacob discuss some recently reported details of Leo Messi’s Inter Miami agreement, which has yet to be finalized, and why some of the specifics are so significant. They also talk about the recent Lightning and Hornets ownership transactions. Can the franchise market stay this active? Lastly, Jacob takes issue with one specific aspect of pro golf’s culture.
29 min
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NBA Finals Viewership, Netflix's New Sports Show
Scott and Jacob discuss the ratings for the NBA Finals, and what the league is doing to reach a new generation of fans who aren't watching traditional television. They also talk about Netflix's upcoming 'Quarterback' docuseries and the service's live streaming ambitions.
30 min
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Messi’s Unprecedented MLS Deal, Plus New Golf F...
Scott and Eben discuss the historic pay package that MLS and Inter Miami are preparing for soccer star Lionel Messi. They also talk about TGL’s first golf team sale, and how athletes manage money differently than in decades prior.
30 min
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The PGA-LIV Deal Explained, Plus Messi to Miami?
Scott and Eben break down Tuesday’s bombshell news, as the PGA Tour and main European tour go into business with their archrival, Saudi-backed LIV Golf. They also talk Lionel Messi to MLS, and a big WNBA valuation.
30 min