Sports Business Radio Podcast

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss Versus' battle with DirecTV, the marketability and believability of Vikings QB Brett Favre as a pitchman and his upcoming trip to China with the Warsaw Center students. We also discuss the finalization of the sale of the Chicago Cubs as well as slow TV ad sales for Super Bowl XLIV and the Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby and Nathan take over the show as Brian is on vacation. They discuss and debate some of the NFL current story lines including Vick and Favre. Joe Giansante from The University of Oregon joins Bobby to discuss GoDucks Live, the first daily video webcast from any university in the country. The show features up to date ticket promotions, coach and player interviews, and inside access to the athletic department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers star stops by to discuss his new $80M contract and the future of his young team. Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist joins us to discuss the amazing legacy of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics. We also discuss the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Michael Vick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We examine the effects of social networking media like Twitter and Facebook on the world of sports. We also discuss the week's headlines including the demise of the Arena Football league and the end to Buick's 51-year relationship with the PGA Tour. SBR host Brian Berger recaps his recent trip to the Philippines with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maury Brown joins us to discuss the MLB At Bat and MLB.tv partnership that allows subscribers to watch all MLB games on their iPhone. We also chat with Maury about the possibility of Pete Rose being reinstated into baseball. Brett Favre is not coming back to football, and we discuss the SEC's bid to stay in Atlanta for the football championship game. Headlines and much more in this weeks edition of SBR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter joins us to discuss Michael Vick's future as well as the top storylines for the upcoming NFL season. We also talk about the amazing impact golfer Tom Watson's British Open performance had on his sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB All-Star game recap - TV ratings, economic impact and success of the Go Beyond initiative. We also discuss two of the strangest athlete drug stories you will ever hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of SBR featuring a look back at Brian Berger's conversations with USC head football coach Pete Carroll and Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher, ESPN NBA Insider join us to discuss NBA free agency, the draft, the futures of Yao Ming and Ricky Rubio and which franchises are hurting the most financially. We also discuss a very difficult decision that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will have to make in the upcoming weeks. Happy 4th of July weekend from Sports Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recap the NBA Draft and a busy week of trades in the NBA. We also examine the marketability of US Open champ Lucas Glover as well as discuss the resignation of MLBPA Executive Director Donald Fehr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices