Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Conversation with Fanatics Founder & CEO Michael Rubin
Episode 446
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 integ…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Rise of SailGP: How a Niche Hobby Turned Into a Global Powerhouse
Episode 445
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 yachtsma…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
How Michael Jordan Helped Paris Saint-Germain Became A $4.5 Billion Club
Episode 444
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 m…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Inside the $200 Million Gamble That’s Turning Heads in Formula 1
Episode 443
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 …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
How Novak Djokovic Redefined Greatness After Age 30
Episode 442
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 e…
Published on 3 months ago
How One Sports Owner's Death is About to Reshape the NBA and NFL
Episode 441
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…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Golden State Valkyries Are Already Winning Big
Episode 440
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 exp…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Everyone Thinks ESPN is Dying — Here’s Why They’re Wrong
Episode 439
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 ES…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
How Ivy League Educated GMs Are Changing the NFL With Analytics
Episode 438
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 trade…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Has Formula 1 Peaked in the United States?
Episode 437
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,…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago