The Joe Pomp Show

Soccer in the United States is having a moment right now, with Lionel Messi making his MLS debut and several of the world’s biggest clubs playing friendlies throughout the country. But is this a sign of bigger things to come for the world’s most popular sports? Or will it simply fizzle out once the NFL season starts back up next month? Today’s podcast will break down exactly where MLS is at and where they need to go. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Snyder is officially gone. The Washington Commanders formally changed hands last week, with the 31 other NFL owners unanimously approving the $6.05 billion purchase by Josh Harris and his group. So today's podcast will break down what went wrong during Dan Snyder's tenure and why he still made more than $5 billion in profit despite never winning any big games. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anyone who watched Spike TV in the early 2000s is in for a treat because SlamBall is BACK. The league has raised $11 million from investors like Michael Rubin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Blake Griffin, and David Blitzer, and its two-year deal with ESPN officially kicks off this Friday, July 21. So for today's podcast I sat down with SlamBall CEO Mason Gordon to discuss why SlamBall initially failed, how the company plans to make money, what the future might look like, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The United States is the biggest sports market in the world — and European football clubs want a piece of it. Clubs want to expand their fan bases to American soil and take their already iconic organizations to an even higher level. So today's podcast will explore American fan expansion in European football, and focus on the groundbreaking work AC Milan is doing to plant its own flag in the United States. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When it comes to Saudi Arabia and sports, all eyes are on the merger deal between the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf. But in the background, talks about Saudi Arabian investment in professional tennis are brewing. So today’s podcast will examine why professional tennis is likely of interest to the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) and why the sport’s economics make it a prime target for financial disruption. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's podcast covers 1) The New York Yankees new $200 million jersey patch sponsor, 2) the details behind Lionel Messi's upcoming MLS debut, 3) why the New York Times is disbanding its sports desk, and 4) the economics that forced ESPN to fire 20+ on-air personalities. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas is going viral for its out-of-this-world display on the Las Vegas Strip. But what really is this giant Sphere for? Why was it built? How does it work? And what does the business behind it actually look like? This podcast will cover everything you need to know about the new Las Vegas MSG Sphere. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL teams only travel for one game per week when they're on the road during the season. But that doesn't mean their one trip is your normal, run-of-the-mill operation. That's because these trips include 150+ players, coaches, and staff members and 15,000+ pounds of equipment. So today's episode breaks down everything you need to know about the logistics behind NFL travel. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Planet Fitness has caught a lot of crap over the years for its Pizza Mondays, Bagel Tuesdays, and Lunk Alarm. But the gym chain is a behemoth, boasting 2,500 locations and 18 million members worldwide. So today's podcast breaks down the business behind Planet Fitness, including how they strategically acquire large gym spaces and why their pricing hasn't changed in 30 years. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wimbledon is one of the world's most iconic sporting events. The 500-member private club in the suburbs of London takes home nearly $60 million in profit from a 2-week event each Summer. But they are also leaving a lot of money on the table. So today's podcast breaks down the $450 million business behind Wimbledon, including its media rights, ticket sales, sponsorships, concessions, and merchandise sales. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.