Matter of Sports

Matter of Sports
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This is a Matter of Sports where we take a deep dive into the the most talked about issues in the world of sports. Join Kent Koen and Jon Madani who have more than 30 years experience in the sports business and broadcasting world and bring the stats, facts and the fun each episode.

  1. Aug 15

    The Business of Big Time Sports with David Fletcher

    We all love going to the big time sporting events like NFL games and college bowl games and World Cup Soccer...but do you know what it takes to make these events happen? Its a lot more complicated than you might think with so many moving parts and so many people involved. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk to our old friend David Fletcher, the General Manager of Lone Star Sports and Entertainment, who brings these big events to life every day, about what it takes to keep a city like Houston, TX one of the sports and entertainment meccas of the world. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

    The Business of Big Time Sports with David Fletcher

  2. Aug 1

    The Future of LeBron James (and a little World Cup)

    By now we have all heard the news...LeBron James will be a Philadelphia 76er next season. How did he decide to do that? Well that's a great question. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani try to figure out which team LeBron will pick (we recorded before the announcement) and why he would pick that team (Hint...Jon was right). They also look at this decision in the bigger picture of the near and distant future of the NBA. Oh, and of course they had to wrap up the World Cup just a bit. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

    The Future of LeBron James (and a little World Cup)

  3. Jul 18

    The WNBA

    The last couple of years have been big for the WNBA. Big TV contracts, breakout stars, greater attendance, but does that mean the WNBA is a truly viable league that has a firm future, or could it be that some of the numbers just aren't there they way they need to be? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk WNBA. The positives, the negatives and what can be done to make "save" the league and secure its future. Oh, and of course Jon gets to brag about his World Cup prediction... For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

    The WNBA

  4. Jul 4

    The World Cup

    It is, without question, the biggest sporting event in the world...that's probably why they call it the World Cup. Unlike the World Series of Baseball, this event is truly world wide and has almost the whole world tuning in to watch. This year, the games are being hosted by North America: Mexico, Canada and the United States, a place where soccer, or football as its known around the world, is not the premier sport. How is America taking to the games of the World Cup? Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at how its being received and try to answer a few questions about the game and figure out why its not the top sport in the US and if that might change. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

    The World Cup

  5. Jun 20

    The NBA Finals

    Depending on who you are, this was the greatest NBA Finals in recent memory, which seems like most of the country and every celebrity out there...or if you are from San Antonio, then not so much. This could easily have been the Spurs year except for one thing: The Knicks, who just seemed to want it more, and the City of New York who really seemed to need it. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at the 2026 NBA Finals, taking advantage of Jon's unique perspective as a courtside producer. They discuss what this means for both teams now and in the future and who might be there next year. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

    The NBA Finals

  6. Season 2 Trailer

    Taking a week off...

    Well, here we are again. Our two hosts, Kent Koen and Jon Madani are not able to bring you a show this week for personal and professional reasons that have intersected and made it impossible to record a new episode. We ask that you please stay tuned next week for a new episode and well, basketball season has to end sometime. Thanks for listening and we will talk to you soon. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

  7. May 23

    Who Wore it Best

    Think of a number. Any number. What does it mean to you? Is it the age of your youngest child? Is it the number of chicken wings you ate last night? Or, is it the number worn by your favorite athlete when he, or she, made their way into your personal Hall of Fame? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at the numbers 1 through 10 and decide which athletes were the greatest of all time wearing each of those numbers. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

    Who Wore it Best

  8. Season 2 Trailer

    Taking a week off...

    Well, it happens to the best of us. Time gets away and we have to put off some things that we couldn't get to. Being right in the middle of NBA Playoffs and the beginnings of the MLB season, work and travel have gotten in the way of us recording an episode this week, but Kent Koen and Jon Madani will be back very soon with another deep dive into the world of sports. We'll see you soon... For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

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This is a Matter of Sports where we take a deep dive into the the most talked about issues in the world of sports. Join Kent Koen and Jon Madani who have more than 30 years experience in the sports business and broadcasting world and bring the stats, facts and the fun each episode.

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  • Creator
    Matter of Sports
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
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