Best Zak Wolff Podcasts (2025)

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Andy Campion: How Unrivaled Sports Is Building A Billion-Dollar Portfolio Of Youth Sports Properties 37:22

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Andy Campion is the chairman and CEO of Unrivaled Sports. Following more than two decades at Disney and Nike, Andy is now helping David Blitzer and Josh Harris build a diverse portfolio of youth sports properties across baseball, softball, football, and action sports. Unrivaled Sports currently owns and operates more than a dozen properties through…

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Inside The Billion-Dollar Business Behind The New York City Marathon 15:41

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Today's podcast examines the New York Road Runners' 44-page financial statements, including total revenues and expenses, sponsorship income, and executive compensation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Pickleball’s Billion-Dollar Potential: Inside The Investors, Leagues, And Media Deals Powering Its Growth 7:38

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Pickleball has been named America's fastest-growing sport for the fourth consecutive year — and now it is also becoming a legitimate sports league. UPA Financial Overview 2025 • Annual Revenue: $60 million (+30% YoY) • Sponsorship Revenue: $30 million (+25% YoY) • Tickets Sold To Date: 110,000 (across MLP & PPA) • Total Annual Player Compensation: …

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James Vowles: The Resurgence Of Williams, F1's Cost Cap, And Changing Sponsorship Agreements 15:02

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James Vowles is the team principal of Williams Racing. We discuss the ongoing turnaround within one of F1's most historic teams, the impact of Liberty Media's cost cap, the changes in sponsorship agreements, and the qualities that all the best F1 drivers possess. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou…

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Toto Wolff on Drive to Survive, Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie, and Mercedes’ $2.7M Hypercar 28:30

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Toto Wolff is Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. In addition to broader responsibilities as Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Wolff also owns a 33% equity stake in the Formula 1 team, valued at approximately $2 billion. During our conversation last week at the Motorsport Network conference in New York City, Toto and I…

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How the Jaguars Turned London Into the NFL’s Most Profitable Road Game 11:10

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From charter planes to tax exemptions, today's podcast breaks down how the NFL’s London operation really works (and why the Jaguars are the league’s biggest winner overseas). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Why the NFL Refuses to Ditch Turf Fields (Even as Players Keep Getting Hurt) 7:59

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NFL players say turf fields are dangerous. Owners say they’re profitable. Today's podcast breaks down the billion-dollar math that keeps plastic fields in America’s biggest stadiums. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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How McLaren CEO Zak Brown Became the Highest-Paid Executive in Formula 1 10:21

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How FanDuel Became America's #1 Sportsbook With Flutter CEO Peter Jackson 35:12

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Today's interview features Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment. As CEO of Flutter, Peter oversees FanDuel in the United States, as well as several of the top sportsbooks in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Brazil, and parts of Europe and Africa. These businesses collectively generate over $14 billion in annual revenue and serve nearly 14 milli…

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How Roger Federer Became A Billionaire (with the man who made it happen) 32:35

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Roger Federer’s net worth officially crossed $1 billion earlier this year, according to Forbes. That makes the 20-time Grand Slam winner one of just seven athletes to have reached the three-comma club, joining Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Junior Bridgeman, Tiger Woods, and Romanian tennis player Ion Tiriac. Most of Federer’s net wor…

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Inside the $800 Million Gamble That Could Ruin Tennis’ Best Event 7:46

2M ago7:46

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Ticket prices are skyrocketing, luxury suites are multiplying, and longtime fans are getting squeezed. Today's podcast explains why the US Open’s future might look nothing like its past. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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The Untold Math Behind $1 Pretzels and $5 Beers 5:22

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Sports teams are dropping concession prices by 50%. But team owners aren't just doing this to enhance the fan experience. The math also makes financial sense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Joe Pompliano

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The Chicago Bears new stadium could generate billions in revenue (before it even opens) 8:58

2M ago8:58

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The Chicago Bears have officially ditched their downtown stadium design to build an indoor stadium 25 miles north of the city in Arlington Heights. The Bears say the $2.5 billion project will be entirely privately funded, but that doesn't mean it will be a bad deal. The team is likely to generate more than $1 billion in revenue before the stadium e…

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How a Fraudulent Startup Pulled the Clippers Into Chaos 56:09

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Today's episode is a conversation I recently recorded with fellow Substack writer Ethan Strauss on his live show Random Offense. We spent an entire hour dissecting every angle of the Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer-Los Angeles Clippers cap circumvention story. This is one of the biggest NBA scandals of the last several decades, and there is plenty to d…

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How Underdog Reached $500 Million In Annual Revenue In Just Five Years 19:36

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Underdog is one of the fastest-growing sports businesses ever, on track to hit $500 million in revenue this year. Founder and CEO Jeremy Levine joins today's show to discuss why the company recently added prediction markets, how they are acquiring so many customers so quickly, what product innovation actually looks like in sports betting, and so mu…

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How A Formula 1 Race Gets 300,000 Fans To Show Up Without A Single Car 8:01

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The Dutch Grand Prix banned cars, cut waste, and still sold out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Joe Pompliano

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What the Hell is Going on in Las Vegas? 7:32

3M ago7:32

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Today's podcast looks at the recent economic downturn of Las Vegas. I break down the city's declining tourism numbers, why Las Vegas is seeing way fewer visitors in 2025 compared to last year, cultural shifts in society and Vegas' reinvented identity that could be influencing the city's economic decline, and so much more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecas…

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How MLB's Atlanta Braves Built a $1 Billion Real Estate Business 9:33

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Today's podcast breaks down the $1 billion real estate empire of Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves. Most sports teams are still trying to figure out how to sell more tickets and sponsorships, but the Braves have built a billion-dollar real estate business in the form of The Battery, the team's mixed-use development located outside of Truist Pa…

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The Billionaire Tax Trick Fueling Record-High Sports Valuations 8:30

3M ago8:30

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Today's podcast uncovers a billionaire tax trick is influencing record-high sports franchise valuations. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill almost single-handedly crushed sports valuations in the United States. But then, some of the country's most powerful team owners lobbied to stop it. I explain how this tax trick works, how sports t…

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Inside the NFL-ESPN Deal That Could Reshape Sports Media 8:10

4M ago8:10

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Today's podcast breaks down the NFL's recent deal to give control of iconic NFL Media properties like NFL Network and NFL RedZone to ESPN in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the network. The deal is a groundbreaking equity swap. And while studio shows and streaming rights are nice, there’s one underreported benefit that might be the most valuable…

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The $62 Million High School Stadium That Sparked a National Debate 9:18

4M ago9:18

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Today's podcast looks at the economics behind a new $62 million high school football stadium that has sparked a national debate. Buford High School's new football stadium looks like it could be on a college campus. But beneath the amenities, the stadium's construction is a story of taxes, politics and a shift in the future of high school sports. I …

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Michael Lombardi on New North Carolina Football GM Job with Bill Belichick, NIL, Recruitment and More 25:47

4M ago25:47

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Today's podcast features an interview with Michael Lombardi, a former NFL executive and the current general manager of the University of North Carolina football program being led by new head coach and 8-time Super Bowl champion, Bill Belichick. Michael and I discuss how UNC is building an NFL-style program in college football, the biggest challenge…

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How Real Madrid's Stadium Became A Cash-Printing Machine 9:17

4M ago9:17

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Today's podcast looks at Real Madrid's decision to renovate its 75-year-old Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and why the project will go down as one of the best sports business moves of the last decade. I break down how the club's decision to borrow millions for its stadium renovation ultimately resulted in new revenue streams, slashed debt, and changed t…

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INTERVIEW: Christine Brennan on Writing Caitlin Clark’s Unauthorized Biography 46:57

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Today's podcast features an interview with USA Today Sports Columnist Christine Brennan about her new book, On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports. Christine and I discuss insights from her book on Clark's superstardom and her influence on the rise of women's sports, including how the WNBA was unprepared for Clark's arrival…

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Hawk-Eye: The $100,000 Camera System That's Quietly Taking Over Sports 9:43

4M ago9:43

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Today's podcast is a deep dive into Hawk-Eye — the high-tech camera system used to judge line calls in tennis, goals in soccer and first downs in the NFL starting with the 2025 season. I cover everything you need to know about Hawk-Eye, including how the technology actually works, its margin of error, the cost of installation, the company’s ownersh…

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How the NBA's New Salary Cap Actually Works (and why Adam Silver Changed It) 10:15

4M ago10:15

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Today's podcast breaks down the NBA's new salary cap system, which was the brainchild of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. I explain exactly what Silver changed in the NBA’s most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, how the new salary cap system influences roster construction, what teams will be forced to do instead, and how the system could potenti…

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Inside Cadillac’s $1 Billion Formula 1 Bet 10:59

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Today's podcast explains how Cadillac is preparing for its Formula 1 debut. We discuss F1's application process, real estate projects, budgets, headcount, driver rumors, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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The Tour de France: How The World's Most Challenging Race Became A $150 Million Business 10:37

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The Tour de France breaks bodies, burns calories, and somehow turns massive profits without charging fans a dime. Today's podcast breaks down the business behind cycling's most famous event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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The New Law That Could Kill Legal Sports Betting in America 9:35

4M ago9:35

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Congress just passed a provision that could destroy professional gambling in the U.S. Today's podcast breaks down what it all means (and why some sportsbooks appear to be cheering it on). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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How Louis Vuitton Took Over Sports 7:43

5M ago7:43

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Today’s podcast analyzes the sports marketing strategy of billion-dollar luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. LVMH spends $300 million a year on sports, but it’s not just advertising. I break down how the luxury giant is creatively rewriting the industry's sponsorship rules with its 75 brands — including Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Moët & Chandon, Tiffany…

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Wimbledon's Most Interesting (And Secretive) Details 20:02

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Today’s podcast is a detailed breakdown of Wimbledon. I peel back the curtain on Wimbledon’s most interesting and secretive details, and cover everything you could possibly imagine about the most prestigious tournament in tennis. This includes a breakdown of Wimbledon’s revenue streams, a look at the 160 high-tech cameras used to broadcast the even…

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Inside Hollywood’s $200 Million Bet on Formula 1 10:37

5M ago10:37

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Today's podcast goes behind the scenes of Hollywood's new "F1" movie starring Brad Pitt. I break down all the interesting details of the film, including its budget, the real sponsorships sold for the movie's fictional APXGP team, how the film crew captured footage at real F1 races, the state-of-the-art cameras embedded in the movie's cars, and so m…

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The Man Behind the NFL’s Media Empire Is Now Running the PGA Tour 8:32

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Today's podcast breaks down the PGA Tour's hiring of longtime NFL executive Brian Rolapp as its first-ever CEO. I look at why Rolapp was chosen by the PGA Tour to lead its organization, what he accomplished in his time with the NFL, why he chose to leave the world’s most profitable sports league for one currently going through a civil war with LIV …

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Inside the Lakers Sale: How Jerry Buss Built a $10 Billion Dynasty 13:47

5M ago13:47

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Today's podcast covers the recent $10 billion sale of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter and how the late Jerry Buss helped turn the franchise into a massive empire. I cover the details behind Mark Walter's purchase of the Lakers from the Buss family, how Jerry Buss rose from extreme poverty to build a real estate empire, …

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Breaking Down the House v. NCAA Settlement 13:27

5M ago13:27

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Today's podcast is a deep dive into the House v. NCAA settlement, which will pave the way for universities and colleges to directly pay their student-athletes. The House v. NCAA settlement was recently approved and it represents one of the most significant changes in the history of college sports. So, I break down all the details of the settlement,…

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Inside Oakmont Country Club: America's Most Difficult and Unique Golf Course 11:20

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Today’s podcast takes an inside look at Oakmont Country Club, the host of this weekend’s US Open golf tournament. Oakmont is one of the country’s most historic golf courses and will host the US Open for a record 10th time this weekend — more than any other golf course in the United States. I break down Oakmont’s storied history, financials, challen…

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A Conversation with Fanatics Founder & CEO Michael Rubin 28:09

6M ago28:09

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Today's podcast is an interview with Fanatics Founder & CEO Michael Rubin. Michael and I discuss multiple topics related to the business of Fanatics, including Fanatics Fest, how the company is integrating sports betting and collectibles into its wider e-commerce business, how Fanatics plans to grow its sports betting business overall, and who Mich…

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The Rise of SailGP: How a Niche Hobby Turned Into a Global Powerhouse 32:20

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Today’s podcast is an interview with Ben Johnson, the Chief Revenue Officer of SailGP, a high-speed, international sailing championship founded by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Olympic yachtsman Sir Russell Coutts that is currently in its fifth season. I talk to Ben about SailGP’s competition format, the business model of SailGP, how the leag…

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How Michael Jordan Helped Paris Saint-Germain Became A $4.5 Billion Club 8:38

6M ago8:38

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Today’s podcast breaks down how Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand helped Paris Saint-German become a $4.5 billion football club. I look at how PSG went from an unknown European club to one of the most popular teams in the world on the back of an Air Jordan partnership that began in 2018. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad…

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Inside the $200 Million Gamble That’s Turning Heads in Formula 1 12:10

6M ago12:10

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Today’s podcast breaks down the resurgence of the Williams F1 team under team principal James Vowles, the former right-hand man of Toto Wolff at Mercedes. I look at the changes Vowles has made since 2023 to rebuild one of F1’s most historic teams from the ground up, taking Williams Racing from a bottom dweller in the standings to a top 5 team this …

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How Novak Djokovic Redefined Greatness After Age 30 8:20

6M ago8:20

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Today’s podcast breaks down the unique and controversial training methods of 24-time tennis Grand Slam winner, Novak Djokovic. Djokovic turned 38 earlier this week, so I look at how the Serbian has evolved his training methods over the past decade to stay elite well into his late 30s. I analyze his diet, the team of health specialists he relies on,…

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How One Sports Owner's Death is About to Reshape the NBA and NFL 6:23

6M ago6:23

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Today's podcast looks at the sales process of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers were recently put up for sale by Jody Allen, the controlling owner of the franchise and the sister of Paul Allen, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder who passed away in 2018. Paul Allen left the Trail Blazers and the NFL's Seattle Seahawks to Jody in …

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The Golden State Valkyries Are Already Winning Big 9:18

6M ago9:18

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Today’s podcast looks at the founding of the WNBA’s newest expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries. Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, the owners of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, paid a $50 million expansion fee in 2023 to bring the Valkyries to the Bay Area and the franchise tips off its inaugural WNBA season this year. So I break down how Lacob and…

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Everyone Thinks ESPN is Dying — Here’s Why They’re Wrong 9:02

6M ago9:02

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On today’s podcast, I challenge the narrative that ESPN is dying. I look at why ESPN’s massive bet on their new streaming service coming out this fall could pay off in a big way and break down why ESPN is actually set up to thrive in the digital age. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll…

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How Ivy League Educated GMs Are Changing the NFL With Analytics 12:43

6M ago12:43

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Today’s podcast covers how Ivy League-educated general managers are changing the NFL with analytics. I look at how NFL teams have gone from trusting scouts and gut instincts to hiring financial traders, data scientists and Ivy League graduates to lead their football operations. And, I break down how analytics have changed the NFL forever. Enjoy! Ho…

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Has Formula 1 Peaked in the United States? 8:26

7M ago8:26

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Today's podcast assesses whether Formula 1 has already peaked or not in the United States. I analyze if F1's popularity is fading in the U.S. or just entering a new phase by looking at TV viewership, F1's next media rights deal for the U.S., and breaking down why the next broadcast deal for the motorsport could define its American future. Enjoy! Ho…

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How Richard Mille Built a Billion-Dollar Brand From Scratch 8:27

7M ago8:27

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Today’s podcast is a case study of luxury watchmaker Richard Mille and how the company used strategic partnerships with athletes to grow its brand. I break down the company’s founding, the rigorous manufacturing process of its million-dollar watches, how the brand uses scarcity to drive up the value of its products, why Richard Mille partners with …

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No Taxes, $1 Rent, Free Suites: Inside DC’s Wild Stadium Offer to the Commanders 9:48

7M ago9:48

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Today's podcast breaks down the term sheet for the Washington Commanders' new NFL stadium in Washington D.C. at the RFK Stadium land site. I discuss the most interesting details I found in the newly released 30-page term sheet (which can be read here), including $1 annual lease payments, no property taxes, and complimentary luxury suites for the Wa…

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The Kentucky Derby’s Billion-Dollar Secret 8:03

7M ago8:03

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Today’s podcast covers the massive business that takes place AFTER the Kentucky Derby — the breeding rights to the winning horses. I cover how the horse breeding process actually works, including how much Kentucky Derby champion breeding rights sell for, how much the stud farms for breeding are worth, and why some of these farms transport horses fr…

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The Commanders’ New Stadium Will Change D.C. Forever 8:45

7M ago8:45

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Today’s podcast looks at the Washington Commanders’ new stadium proposal and how it will change Washington, D.C. forever. I walk through the features and amenities of the new stadium project, as well as how the Commanders will pay for their $2.7 billion share of the proposed $3.7 billion budget. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See …