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
August 15, 2024 • 44 mins
Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico valuations guru Kurt Badenhausen to talk about his latest NFL list, which runs from the Dallas Cowboys ($10.32 billion) to the Cincinnati Bengals ($4.71 billion).
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August 13, 2024 • 32 mins
Scott and Eben recap the end of the Summer Olympics in Paris—a rejuvenation of the Games themselves and a template for media coverage of future mega-events. They also talk about the NWSL and its players union agreeing to a new CBA.
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August 8, 2024 • 34 mins
Scott and Eben discuss Pitbull’s $6 million deal to put his name on FIU’s football stadium. They also talk about an oddity of Olympics marketing, and Manchester United doing the unthinkable.
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August 6, 2024 • 34 mins
Scott and Eben break down U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles’s demands for a sneaker—not sprinting spikes—built around him at Adidas. They also talk about an audacious plan at Howard University, a new high-tax surcharge at DraftKings, and the most valuable executives in sports.
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August 1, 2024 • 33 mins
Scott and Eben discuss the U.S. women’s gymnastics team’s early success at the Paris Summer Olympics. They also talk about the Kelce Brothers seeking a $100M podcast deal, and the MLB trade deadline.
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July 30, 2024 • 38 mins
Scott and Eben discuss how athletes are revolutionizing coverage of the Olympics via their own channels. They also talk about Peacock and NBC’s versions, WBD’s NBA lawsuit, and the latest in the major legal settlement that could forever change the business of college sports.
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July 25, 2024 • 36 mins
Scott and Eben talk about the NFL and its players union discussing an 18th regular season game. They also discuss Mat Ishbia’s NHL ambitions and the business of the Olympics.
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July 23, 2024 • 31 mins
Scott and Jacob Feldman discuss NBC's Olympics strategy, full of celebrity cameos and crossovers, as well as how athletes leverage their time in the spotlight. They also talk about the post-Covid resurgence of physical tickets as a souvenir.
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July 18, 2024 • 38 mins
Scott and Eben discuss Knicks owner Jim Dolan’s objections to the league’s handling of its new $76 billion TV deals. They also talk about Angel City being sold to Willow Bay and Bob Iger, and new $75M sports venture fund.
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July 16, 2024 • 39 mins
Scott and Eben are joined by Mike McCann, Sportico’s legal expert, to discuss the security issues at the Copa America final, delays in the NCAA’s latest anti-trust settlement, and the NFL’s recent legal setbacks.
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July 11, 2024 • 33 mins
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 the $60 million prize pool, the state of competitive video gaming, and Saudi Arabia’s investment in its future.
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July 9, 2024 • 33 mins
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 business of the NFL, more changes at NFL Media, and a $230 Tour de France fine.
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July 4, 2024 • 29 mins
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. They also talk about Willow Bay, wife of Disney CEO Bob Iger, nearing a deal to buy a control stake of Angel City FC, and some tech intrigue at the Tour de France.
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July 2, 2024 • 29 mins
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 James being drafted by the Lakers, and the end of the Arizona Coyotes.
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June 27, 2024 • 38 mins
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 on-court skills. They also talk about the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup, the start of the Fanatics/NHL jersey era, and Alex Morgan being left off the U.S. Olympic team.
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June 25, 2024 • 36 mins
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 and Copa America, and the impact of Lionel Messi.
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June 20, 2024 • 41 mins
Inaugural WNBA Valuations Breakdown w/ Kurt Badenhausen
Scott and Eben speak with Sportico colleague Kurt Badenhausen about his inaugural WNBA valuations. They range from the Las Vegas Aces at $140 million to the Atlanta Dream at $55 million. The average team is worth about $96 million.
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June 18, 2024 • 30 mins
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 new TGL investor, the ongoing NBA/NHL finals, Tom Brady’s broadcast debut, and Charles Barkley’s “retirement” announcement.
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June 13, 2024 • 31 mins
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 dog competition. They also talk about NBA players as investors, the Kelce brothers, and the ongoing MaxPreps sale.
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June 11, 2024 • 38 mins
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 Kyrie Irving’s unique shoes, a possible U.S. investment in Portuguese soccer club Benfica, and a website acquisition that’s turning heads around the NHL.
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