Sporticast
Sportico
'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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Feb 21, 2023 • 32min
Is Mac McClung the Future of Every All-Star Weekend?
Scott and Eben discuss YouTube mixtape sensation Mac McClung's Slam Dunk Contest win, and what it means for All-Star struggles at every league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2023 • 33min
XFL President Russ Brandon Talks League Reboot, Football Innovation
Scott and Eben speak with XFL president Russ Brandon about the upcoming reboot, and his desire to be a "league of innovation, not of gimmicks." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023 • 29min
Chiefs Win Super Bowl, ManU Bidders Prep Offers
Scott and Eben discuss the Super Bowl, the ads, and a streaming victory for Fox Sports. They also talk about the ManU sale, the Haslams’ NBA interest, and another fund looking to buy up equity franchise stakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 9, 2023 • 33min
Bull Riding, Real Estate, and Menacing Water with Austin Ekeler
Scott and Eben speak with Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler about his off-field businesses, including real estate holdings, venture investments, and the launch of Eksperience, an app to help connect fans with athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2023 • 31min
Super Bowl Biz Breakdown / Man City Penalties
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s booming business as it enters its most important week of the year. They also talk about what Manchester City’s potential punishment means for European soccer, and why right-handed defenseman are paid more in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2023 • 30min
Tom Brady Retires “For Good”… For Now
Scott and Eben discuss Tom Brady’s most recent retirement, and what it means for Brady’s future with Fox Sports. They also talk about NWSL expansion, and the electrolyte battle between Coke’s Body Armour and Pepsi’s Gatorade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023 • 29min
In the Arms of an Angel, Chiefs & Eagles Reach Super Bowl
Scott and Eben discuss the Super Bowl showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. They also talk about Jim Dolan’s recent FOX 5 interview, FaZe Clan shoes, and how Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” fits into the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023 • 29min
Angels off the Market / Premier League Valuations
Scott and Eben discuss Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno pulling the MLB team off the market. They also discuss Sportico’s Premier League valuations, eye-popping numbers for women’s cricket in India, and Sapphire Sport’s latest funding round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2023 • 30min
Playoff Games in Cold Places / Supermarket Battle
Scott and Eben discuss the latest with the NFL playoffs, including the financial motivations behind a possible shift to neutral-site conference title games. They also talk about licensed consumer products, and the unique sale of the Portland Thorns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023 • 30min
Big League Meets Little League / Messi vs. Ronaldo
Scott and Eben discuss a major business tie-up in youth baseball, where David Blitzer and Josh Harris are buying a second little league platform and merging the two. They also chat SRX Racing, and Messi vs. Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
