Best For Soccer Ventures Podcasts (2025)

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UP520: Olympic Provocateur: Michael Payne on Sport Politics, from Dassler to Trump 47:12

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Olympic marketing pioneer Michael Payne discusses his book Fast Tracks and Dark Deals, exploring how sport became business through the lens of legendary figures like Horst Dassler, Bernie Ecclestone and Mark McCormack. He challenges federations on governance, examines whether the Olympics inhibits innovation, and addresses future issues including A…

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UP519 Live at Sportradar Connect: Soccer Edition, featuring Jamie Carragher 46:14

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This episode was recorded at the recent Sportradar Connect: Soccer Edition event at the London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The podcast divides is in two parts. First is an onstage conversation on the evolution of football data analytics and AI featuring Jamie Carragher, Erik Durm and Nicolo D’Ercole. Jamie Carragher played 737 times fo…

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Jacksonville: Mona Co-Founder Andrew Leon Hanna Shares His Vision for Small Business FinTech 18:03

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Access to capital is often a major obstacle for small business owners and entrepreneurs growing their business. In this episode, JBJ Reporter Carter Mudgett invites Mona Co-Founder Andrew Leon Hanna to share what he and his team are doing to not only make it easier to access funding, but also add clarity to the process.…

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UP518 Inside Edge: Harry Brook, George Pyne and the cricket agent business 53:04

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Inside Edge is our series on the business of cricket, presented with co-host Mike Jakeman. Our guest is Phil Weston, head of cricket at TGI Sport, the agency owned jointly by George Pyne's Bruin Sports Capital and Quadrant Private Equity. England star Harry Brook is one of an impressive roster of talent across both the male and female games, includ…

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UP517 The Mark Oliver Heatmap: Global sport's investment hotspots 45:27

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Mark Oliver was the BBC's first head of strategy before creating Oliver and Ohlbaum in 1995, which remains one of the most influential media advisory boutiques in the market, with clients ranging from sports leagues and federations to media companies, tech platforms, venture capital firms and private equity groups. In this episode, Mark identifies …

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Orlando: An Update on Florida's Venture Capital Market with Govo's Rob Panepinto 23:09

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As the year winds down, venture capital investors and business start-ups are looking toward 2026 for opportunities. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Govo Venture Partners Managing Partner and CIO Rob Panepinto to share his outlook and expertise on the Florida market.By The Florida Business Journals

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MLS Just Made A HUGE Calendar Move With Jonathan Tannenwald 1:14:25

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Major League Soccer is completely changing its schedule! 🤯 The league's owners have officially voted to transition MLS to a summer-to-spring calendar starting in 2027, aligning with most of the world's top leagues. What does this massive shift mean for the American game, player transfers, the playoffs, and the fan experience? On this episode, we br…

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UP516 Smart Recruitment: The Brentford Model, in partnership with Indeed 54:17

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The story of Brentford is one of the most interesting and quoted case studies in European football over the last decade. The west London club been transformed on and off the pitch, from being saved from extinction by its own fans to a new era under the ownership of entrepreneur Matthew Benham. The club was promoted to the Premier League in 2021, ma…

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UP515 Other People's Money @ EY: Why is Big Sport so hard to disrupt? 1:08:01

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This is a special episode of Other People's Money is our regular series on sports investment which was recorded recently in front of an invited audience at the London headquarters of EY, the Big Four accounting and professional services group. Joining Richard and regular OPM co-host Matt Rogan were John Fallon and Vikram Banerjee. John Fallon was C…

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South Florida: With Land at a Premium, RK Centers Finds Success with Retail Strategy 11:57

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South Florida's commercial real estate crunch is forcing developers to get creative. In this download, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez invites Andrew Zidar, VP of Acquisitions and Development for RK Centers, to share his company's winning formula as consumer demand continues for convenient retail options.…

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November USMNT Roster Review 1:18:39

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Mauricio Pochettino is a mystery wrapped inside a riddle buried in a lemon. Can we figure out what the hell he's doing with this November USMNT roster? Listen and find out. If you want to join the Besties community and get access to things like The Best Soccer Show Newlywed Game that got mentioned in the episode, go to patreon.com/thebestsoccershow…

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UP514: Inside Edge x The Big Idea: Does the advertising industry understand cricket? 59:39

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Nike, Drake and Beats have just released cricket themed campaigns. WTF? Is cricket cool? Richard asked Mike Jakeman and Simon Moore to list their best and worst cricket themed campaigns and the result is a conversation about cliches, tropes and cultural relevance. The following ads are referenced in the podcast. Beats by Dre 2025 https://www.linked…

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Tampa Bay: United Soccer League in Growth Mode as Sport's Popularity Continues to Rise 23:43

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As North America prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, US soccer teams and executives on all levels are ready to take advantage of the moment. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner calls on United Soccer League President and Chief Soccer Officer Paul McDonough for an update on his league's efforts, and what differentiates the USL from ot…

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UP513 The Bundle Live @ SPORTEL Monaco: F1 and Apple, Relevent's streamer pitch, D2C wtf? 44:35

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We took The Bundle to Monaco and recorded a live podcast on stage at Sportel, the famous sports media and technology marketplace. Joining Richard and regular co-host Murray Barnett were Glen Killane (EBU Sport), Peter Bellamy (Deltatre) and Louisa Clark (Queensberry Promotions). EPISODE SUMMARY Broadcasting live from Sportel Monaco's opening sessio…

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Jacksonville: Nick Carrera Brings His Asado Life Restaurant to the Shipyards 14:26

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As the Jags "Stadium of the Future" takes shape, the adjacent Shipyards redevelopment continues adding premium experiences. In this episode, JBJ Managing Editor Stuart Korfhage and Reporter Matt Denis connect with Asado Life Owner Nick Carrera, who shares the news of his popular restaurant's Jacksonville debut at the Shipyards.…

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TBSS Q&A Special: MLS Cup Playoffs, USMNT, And Blind Ranking American Soccer Stadiums 1:16:53

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With a lull between USMNT camps, Jason and Jared hit the pod to take questions from the Besties. There's talk about MLS, the USMNT player pool, and more. Then Jared throws Jason 8 iconic American soccer stadiums and forces him to rank them blind. This is a classic TBSS: A little bit of bullshit, plenty of soccer, and some laughs. If you want to joi…

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UP512 Other People's Money: APEX, the athlete investor trend, Red Bull Ventures, Baller and TGL 55:39

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Joining Richard and Matt Rogan is António Caçorino, founder & CEO of APEX, the sports fund manager known for its roster of over 70 athletes across 15 sports and 30+ leagues. Famous names attached to the fund include Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris (McLaren), Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) and Valtteri Bottas, footballers Raphaël Varane (Manchester United/Fr…

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Orlando: Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur Stan Loomis Leads Industry Innovation 24:11

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One of the world's most respected pharmaceutical entrepreneurs, Robert "Stan" Loomis is the Founder of Olympia Pharmaceuticals and Wesley Pharmaceuticals. In this download, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao leads a lively and informative conversation with Loomis, who shares his insight and outlook.By The Florida Business Journals

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UP511 What Just Happened: P/E for RFL; BBC, golf and Bill Murray; The Ashes of TNT 55:35

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What Just Happened - Episode Summary Rugby League's Private Equity Play: Super League Seeks Investment The Rugby Football League is in talks with private equity firms, including Lion Cap Global and Oakwell Sports Advisory, about selling a stake in Super League. This comes 30 years after Super League's formation with Sky backing, yet the sport remai…

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Postgame Show: USMNT Beats Australia On Haji And Roldan's Big Night 1:07:22

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Jason and Jared went live at the final whistle of the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia to talk about the good and the bad from the second game of the October international window. The boys breakdown the strong performances and biggest questions from the match and talk about what it all means for the World Cup preparations. Make sure you subscribe to …

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UP510 Cause and Effect: The Sponsorship Effectiveness Revolution 58:28

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We went to the London offices of Sid Lee Sport to host Cause and Effect: Why sponsorship needs an effectiveness revolution. A live recording featuring industry professionals from across the sport sponsorship marketplace, who came together in front of an invited VIP audience to ask some big questions as sport's role as a marketing platform for brand…

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Brendan Anderson, Founder & Managing Partner of ScaleCo Capital 30:07

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Today we’re joined by Brendan Anderson, Founder & Managing Partner of ScaleCo Capital. We kick things off with his jump from banking to buying his first company as we dig into what gave him the courage to make the move and how he made that first deal happen. From there, Brendan breaks down what ScaleCo looks for and how they partner with “lifestyle…

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South Florida: Real Estate Veteran Lyle Stern Reflects on the Past, Present and Future of South Beach 16:43

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Vertical Real Estate Co-Founder Lyle Stern's big break came when he attracted Blockbuster Video to South Beach. Hundreds of other retailers have followed since, from national brands to high profile restaurants. In this episode, Stern joins SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez to talk about his career, his most memorable deals, and the past, present an…

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UP509 Gareth Balch on the State of the Sports Economy in 2025 38:17

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Today's conversation was recorded at the Two Circles European Summit which took place a few weeks ago at the Institute of Engineering and Technology overlooking the Thames, next to the Savoy. Gareth Balch, founder and CEO of Two Circles is our guest, and as ever with Gareth, nothing was off limits, and its useful to periodically check in on what he…

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USMNT v. Ecuador Preview, Nagbe The Great, The Jeff Cunningham Game 1:16:07

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We're back, just days ahead of the USMNT friendly against Ecuador. Jason and Jared have thoughts on the lineup for the USA against La Tri and talk about what they want to see out of the Americans under Mauricio Pochettino in the match. Then the guys spend some time celebrating the career of Darlington Nagbe, an underappreciated player who ranks amo…

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UP508 What's Sport Selling? Hollingsworth on the state of the nation's health, flags, needles, government and the free market 52:53

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By Richard Gillis

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Tampa Bay: Florida Chamber CEO Shares Stats Impacting Businesses in Every Zip Code 23:55

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By The Florida Business Journals

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UP507 The YouTube Arguments 1:12:44

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Guests Jen Topping and Jo Redfern critique the arguments around sport’s relationship with the creator economy, the control v chaos philosophy divide inherent in digital IP monetisation and audience building, and the PR battles being waged for premium advertising among the big platforms. Plus, the Beano. Jen Topping’s Business of TV Substack newslet…

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Comparing Pulisic's Start To The Best Ever By Americans In Europe 1:09:03

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JASON AND JARED ARE IN THE BUILDING. This week, we're talking about Christian Pulisic's hot start for AC Milan and seeing how it compares to the best ever by Americans in Europe. Stay tuned for names like Wegerle, Wynalda, Dempsey, and Beasley. Note: This show was recorded on Tuesday, September 30, ahead of the drop of the October USMNT roster. Mak…

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UP506 Chat_UP: LiveScore, Grok and how AI will disrupt sports betting 54:20

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Our guest is Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore Group, and a regular visitor on Unofficial Partner. Last week he announced a groundbreaking new partnership between the LiveScore sports content and betting platform and xAI, the Elon Musk owned social media platform's artificial intelligence company. This gives LiveScore access to X's data/content APIs and x…

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Jacksonville: Angela TenBroeck on Protecting and Growing Florida's Food Supply 17:25

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A fourth-generation farmer, Angela TenBroeck is a leader in innovative farming techniques, an entrepreneur, and the advocate for protecting our food supply. In this download, JBJ Reporter Matt Denis invites TenBroeck to share her insight and perspective on a business sector that directly impacts all of us.…

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Pulisic On Fire, Reyna Stalled Out, Comparing 2026 Rosters, Soccer Gear For Sale 1:19:49

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THE BOYS ARE HERE. After a solo-Jason opening to the show, Jared jumps into the show to talk about Christian Pulisic's fire run of form and Gio Reyna's situation at Gladbach. The boys compare their 2026 World Cup roster picks to Doug McIntyre's Fox Sports list and then dive into a patented Best Soccer Show game as Jared quizzes Jason on the price o…

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UP505 Inside Edge - T20 Women's World Cup 47:54

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This is Inside Edge, which is our cricket business podcast. Regular co-host Mike Jakeman is away this week, but our guests are Beth Barrett-Wild and Jen Vile from the ECB. Beth is the Tournament Director at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 & Director of Women's Professional Game at ECB, and Jen Vile is Marketing Director at (ECB) So we are talking w…

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Orlando: Addition Financial CEO Kevin Miller Talks Growth, Lending and What Business Leaders Should Know 21:55

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Economic uncertainty is top of mind for Florida business owners, including those in the financial services sector. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao connects with Addition Financial President & CEO Kevin Miller to get an update on the business climate, Addition's merger with Envision Credit Union, and efforts to improve financial …

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UP504 What Just Happened: Inside IMG's farmhouse; Peter Thiel's Enhanced Games; Jamie Redknapp's new agency 1:00:45

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Three stories from a week in the sports business. James Emmett comes fresh from the IMG-Redbird Summit. David Cushnan on what and who lurks behind The Enhanced Games. Richard on Jamie Redknapp and Richard Thompson's new football agency. Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking …

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USMNT Vibe Check, Americans In Champions League, Blind Ranking Old School Soccer Blogs 1:13:03

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Jason and Jared are back. This week, the boys work through new info about the behind-the-scenes vibes of Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT from Doug McIntyre's story at Fox Sports, discuss the showings of Americans in the UEFA Champions League, ponder updating their 23-man rosters if the World Cup started today, and remember old school soccer blogs as Ja…

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UP503 The Bundle: New season, new YouTube strategy; UFC's PPV exit; Agency collusion; Ligue1's Opening weekend 1:06:11

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Welcome to The Bundle, our regular series on the sports media and streaming marketplace with co-hosts Yannick Ramcke, General Manager of OTT at the streaming service OneFootball and Murray Barnett, founder of 26West Consulting and formerly of F1, World Rugby and ESPN International. Leaders Summit: 2 Weeks To Go Leaders in Sport connects the most in…

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South Florida: City National's Jorge Gonzalez on Why Florida's Boom-Bust Cycles Are History 19:07

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A native Miamian with over 36 years experience in the banking sector, City National Vice Chairman and CEO Jorge Gonzalez has seen it all in South Florida. In this episode with SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez, he offers an update on rates, the economy and why the boom & bust days are over for Florida's economy.…

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UP502 What Just Happened: The IOC and Trump's America; PayPal and CEO branded content; UEFA's global decision 53:53

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The perfect weekend warm up. Richard is joined by Dave Cushnan and James Emmett from Leaders in Sport. Each picks a story of the week and asks, what just happened? Sponsored by: Women’s sport at Leaders Week Leaders in Sport connects the most influential people and the most powerful ideas in global sport to catalyse discussion, and drive the indust…

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Good Vibes Win Over Japan, Picking A World Cup 23 RIGHT NOW 1:12:06

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Jason and Jared are celebrating the win over Japan and what it means for the progress of the USMNT. The win feels good, but the real intrigue is in Pochettino's roster for the October friendlies. Off of the September window the boys pick their *right now* 23-man rosters for the World Cup. Lots of disagreement in there, including around a couple of …

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UP501 What happens at Sportel, stays at Sportel 43:55

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SPORTEL Monaco takes place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco October 20th to 22nd. It's been the world's leading sports content media rights and technology convention for more than 30 years. This episode asks, what will people be talking about as they network and do deals that will shape the sports business in 2026? Joining Richard are: Imran Yusuf -…

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Tampa Bay: Tackling the Challenges of Housing Costs with PMG Affordable's Dan Coakley 17:21

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Tackling affordable housing issues is a nationwide crisis, particularly in Florida with the influx of new residents the past decade. In this episode, TBBJ Real Estate Reporter Ashley Gurbal Kritzer invites Dan Coakley, Principal of PMG Affordable, to to discuss his company's monumental project, along with the challenges of building affordable housi…

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276: Scaling Wireless World to Regional Domination | Vince Lubben’s Midwest Empire 50:46

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Vince Lubben is the Co-Owner of Wireless World. Vince began working in the wireless sector as a sales executive for CommNet Cellular, when the cell phone industry was young. He saw an opportunity to start his own business and opened his first store in Vermillion, South Dakota in 1999. Today, there are 54 Wireless World outlets and the company has 3…

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UP500 What Just Happened: McLaren's valuation; New Newcastle CEO; Ryder Cup future 57:27

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Richard is joined by David Cushnan and James Emmett of Leaders. Three stories from this week in the sports business. What happened, why do we care and where's it going? What does McLaren F1's valuation say about F1? Who is David 'Dave' Hopkinson and what's the job of Premier League CEO today? What's the role of the Ryder Cup in the LIV era? Unoffic…

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Picking An XI For USMNT v. South Korea, Suarez And Messi Break Bad, Jared Guesses Lower Division Badges 1:14:57

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Jason and Jared are back to get into the big things in American soccer. Those things are, according to them: 1. Picking a starting XI for the USMNT friendly against South Korea on Saturday. 3-5-2? 4-3-3? 2. Inter Miami's nonsense in Seattle and whether Luis Suarez should be banned from Major League Soccer for spitting on that guy. 3. Jared guessing…

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UP499 TKO, On Location and the World Cup hospitality market 56:59

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Today's guest Paul Caine is the President of On Location, the premium experiential hospitality division of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Under his leadership, OnLocation has become the global leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, managing premium experiences for over 150 rightsholders including the NFL, NCAA, UFC, IOC, FIFA, and PGA of …

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Jacksonville: How Lisa "The Boatanista" Almeida Went From Rough Seas to Smooth Sailing 21:35

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She started running Freedom Boat Club in 2009 during the depths of the Great Recession. Then Mother Nature delivered one of the coldest Florida winters in memory, so even avid boaters weren't interested in memberships. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon invites Freedom Boat Club Owner Lisa Almeida to share how she turned things aroun…

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Mauricio Pochettino's Weirdo USMNT Roster 1:12:17

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Jason and Jared discuss Mauricio Pochettino's really weird USMNT roster for the upcoming September friendlies. What the hell is going on? Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always better when you can see our beautiful faces. Thanks for your support! Ple…

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UP498 Other People's Money: Does Debt have a Branding Problem? 46:47

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Today we are talking Other People's Money, this is our regular series on sports finance with regular co-host Matt Rogan, who was of course one of the Co-Founders of Two Circles. Today's guest is a special one is Ed McBride, who is Managing Director of UK Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank, one of the City's most prolific and successful deal maker…

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Orlando: Publix Fights Off Competition as Florida's Grocery Battle Heats Up 23:53

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Whether the economy's up, or down, we have to eat. With the cost of dining out on the rise, consumers are shifting their buying habits and that benefits grocery stores. So it's no surprise the fast-growing Florida market is attracting new, niche players hoping to take a bite of the market share. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao i…