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'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

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  • English

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  • Thursday · 31 min

    Atlanta Braves Give MLB and Union CBA Talking Points

    Hosts Scott Soshick and Kurt Badenhausen dig into Mark Walter shopping the Cadillac F1 team, as he unwinds his sports empire with sales of his stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers and Chelsea FC. The hosts also dissect the Atlanta Braves' latest financial results, which offer data points for both the union and league in their upcoming labor battle. Finally, they break down Sportico’s newly released look at the NBA’s 20 highest-paid players, who are set to earn a combined $1.5 billion from salaries and endorsements this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 30 min

    Sports at the Ballot Box / Walter's Next Sports Sale?

    Scott and Eben discuss the various ways sports intersects with Tuesday's election. They also talk about the sale of another Mark Walter sports asset, and a championship for the Golden State Valkyries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 30 min

    Cricket Economics: Inside the Indian Premier League's Booming Business

    Scott and Eben speak with colleague Justin Birnbaum about Sportico's Indian Premier League cricket valuations. They break down the history of the league, what it borrowed from the NFL and F1, and why revenue multiples are so high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 27 · 33 min

    Brewers Take World Series Lead / NBA Takes Prediction Market Money

    Scott and Eben discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' early lead in the World Series. They also talk about a new series of NBA partnerships, and a sports impact from the surprising Brazil presidential elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 22 · 34 min

    The NFL Has a New Revenue Stream / NBA in Mexico City?

    Scott and Eben discuss the NFL's new—bigger—investment ambitions. They also talk about the Brewers' "Timeless Ticket" mea culpa, the NBA's Mexico City talk, and sports vs. the S&P 500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 34 min

    How the Milwaukee Brewers Bungled $1,000 Timeless Tickets

    Scott and Eben discuss the fallout from the Milwaukee Brewers' $1,000 "Timeless Ticket" fiasco. They also discuss Jalen Hurts' injury, the expansion of the College Football Playoff and the rise of the unfireable coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 13 · 35 min

    The Man City Question, Plus MLB Playoffs Roll On

    Scott and Eben discuss the looming punishment for Man City, after the club was found guilty on 114 charges of violating financial fair play rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 8 · 34 min

    Can the Premier League Thrive Without World’s Biggest Stars?

    Lev Akabas, Justin Birnbaum, and Jacob Feldman fill in on the Sporticast today. They break down Sportico’s annual list of the world’s highest paid soccer players and discuss the fact that the strongest club league globally only has one of the 10 top-earning stars. They also explore the latest news on NBA Europe, one of the biggest sports business success stories of the year in the WNBA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 6 · 27 min

    Lesson From The Owner's Box w/ David Rubenstein

    Eben and Jacob speak with David Rubenstein, Carlyle co-founder and Baltimore Orioles owner, about his new book, which details his purchase of the MLB team and takeaways from conversations with other owners across sports. They discuss the rise of franchises as an asset class, the profile of modern buyers, and how live entertainment might fare in our AI-dominated future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 1 · 33 min

    NHL Valuations Show Sun Belt Surge, Sparks Expansion Debate

    Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest NHL valuations list. They talk about the surge for Sun Belt teams, a roster construction conundrum and the strange economics of expansion vs. relocation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 24 · 30 min

    Fat Bear Week For Sports? Plus, Highest Paid NFL Players

    Scott and Eben discuss their favorite pudgy ursine mammals, plus the highest paid NFL players, PWHL trademarks and Manchester United's lofty revenue goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 22 · 30 min

    Many Pro Sports Teams Have Overlooked 20% of the U.S. Population

    Scott and Eben speak with Xavier Gutierrez, the chairman of ImpactX Sports Group and former CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, about opportunities for Latino executives, making sports more inclusive, and the viability of pro hockey in the greater Phoenix area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 17 · 36 min

    NFL's Highest Paid Coaches / NBA Owners Meetings

    Andy Reid, John Harbaugh and Sean Payton are the highest paid coaches in the NFL. Scott and Eben discuss Sportico's latest list, plus stupidity surrounding Arch Manning and Sydney Sweeney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 15 · 35 min

    NFL Kicks Off / Steve Ballmer Concedes

    Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, with the world's richest sports league on the brink of hitting its $25 billion revenue target. They also talk about the U.S. Open and the latest in the NBA's punishment of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 10 · 33 min

    Late Night at the U.S. Open, Bankruptcy at LIV Golf

    Scott and Eben debate how problematic it is for U.S. Open matches to end at 3:33 AM ET. They also talk LIV Golf's long-expected bankruptcy, the start of the NFL season, and LSU vs. SEC.

  • September 3 · 29 min

    Stan Kroenke Adds Angels to Sports Empire in $4B Deal

    Scott and Eben talk about Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Angels, which will grow what was already the largest ownership empire in global sports. They also talk about some business storylines from the U.S. Open.

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