Sports Business Radio Podcast

Brian Berger

Sports Business Radio is the longest running sports business show ever - launched in 2004. We focus on the people and issues directly impacting the world of sports business. Guests on the show offering an insider’s perspective include pro and college sports league commissioners, team owners, elite athletes, media executives, senior sports executives and entertainment executives and talent. Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | Yahoo Sports & Finance | YouTube

  1. Jonathan Gibson - Penske Corporation, EVP

    4d ago

    Jonathan Gibson - Penske Corporation, EVP

    Jonathan Gibson, Executive Vice President for Penske Corporation joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Gibson leads marketing and business development for Penske Corporation. Penske is a global business with revenues of $45 billion and over 75,000 employees. In 2020, Penske purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the INDYCAR series. This past weekend, Indianapolis hosted the world’s largest single-day sporting event - the Indy 500. Over 350,000 people attended the race and WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was the Grand Marshall of the iconic race. Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, edging out David Malukas in the closest finish in race history by just 0.0233 seconds. The 2026 Indy 500 featured 33 cars and a record-breaking 70 lead changes. Jonathan Gibson also tells us what lies ahead for the INDYCAR series, including a race through the streets of Washington, D.C for AMERICA 250, the potential of international expansion and their partnership with Fox Sports, who owns an equity stake in the INDYCAR series. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #Indianapolis500 #Penske #IndyCar #motorsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  2. Ric Bucher - NBA Analyst, Author & Podcast Host

    May 19

    Ric Bucher - NBA Analyst, Author & Podcast Host

    Ric Bucher, NBA Analyst, Author & Podcast Host joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Bucher discusses his new book “Coachable: A New Theory of Success”, which features exclusive interviews and stories from legendary coaches like Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and Coach K, as well as all-time great athletes like Stephen Curry, Steve Young and Brandi Chastain. The book spotlights the 10 Truths of “Coachability" that every athlete, coach, business leader and parent needs to know.  We also discuss the current NBA landscape with Bucher, including the expected dominance from the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs for years to come and the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com #NBA #Coaching #Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m
  3. Bonnie Bernstein - Founder & CEO Walk Swiftly Productions

    May 12

    Bonnie Bernstein - Founder & CEO Walk Swiftly Productions

    Bonnie Bernstein, Founder & CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions, longtime reporter and studio host for ESPN, ABC and CBS Sports and creator of the new series: The Champions Edge with Bonnie Bernstein, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. The Champion’s Edge with Bonnie Bernstein showcases women thriving in their professions who are harnessing life lessons learned as athletes to fuel their success. Each episode also offers practical tips in areas such as sports nutrition, mental preparation, and injury prevention. The show airs weekend mornings on ABC stations nationwide and also has an accompanying podcast available on podcast platforms everywhere. Bernstein discusses transitioning from broadcaster to creating her own content company, the debut of her new series, how women who play sports have an edge in the workplace because of their skills gained by playing sports and she shares valuable advice for today’s journalism students. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #BonnieBernstein #WomeninSports #NCAA #WNBA #NWSL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  4. May 5

    SBR's BIG Announcement

    Sports Business Radio has joined the newly created Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance sports business hub.Yahoo Media Group, which operates Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance, is bringing together the worlds of sports and finance through a new destination for sports business coverage.  Available via both the Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance websites, this sports business hub will be powered in part by Sports Business Radio, which debuted in 2004, making it the longest running sports business show ever.  All coverage in the hub is available for free – no subscriptions required – unlocking in-depth sports business coverage for the more than 200 million fans and investors in the U.S. who visit Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance each month. Access the sports business hub and Sports Business Radio interviews at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/.Ryan Spoon, Yahoo Media Group President, joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger, to discuss the new sports business hub. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. Sports Business Radio content will continue to be available on Apple and Spotify podcasts and on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. #SportsBusiness #Yahoo #SportsBusinessRadio #Media  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  5. Leigh Steinberg - Iconic Sports Agent & Best-Selling Author

    Apr 28

    Leigh Steinberg - Iconic Sports Agent & Best-Selling Author

    Leigh Steinberg, Iconic Sports Agent, Best-selling author and Philanthropist, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Steinberg has represented more than 300 professional athletes, including eight No. 1 NFL draft picks, 64 first round picks and 12 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. He has also directed more than $1.2 billion toward charitable causes.  In his book "The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life’s Setbacks into Victories", Steinberg opens up about his struggle with alcohol addiction, the journey to recovery, and his return to the top of the sports world. The Comeback is currently available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. On Sports Business Radio, Steinberg discusses the recent NFL Draft, his work with Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, how the sports agent industry has evolved and how he served as a consultant for the hit movies “Jerry Maguire” and “Any Given Sunday”. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. #sportsagent #NFL #LeighSteinberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 22m
  6. Michael Levine - Founder & CEO of Filmspark

    Apr 21

    Michael Levine - Founder & CEO of Filmspark

    Michael Levine, Founder & CEO of Filmspark, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss AI and sports content creation. Levine, formerly of Lucasfilm (George Lucas), discusses the sports content volume challenge that leagues/teams/brands are facing, the player likeness and legal landscape with AI generated content, using AI to create everything from short clips to micro-dramas and how sports organizations will likely utilize AI to generate content in the future. Find more information about Filmspark at www.filmspark.ai. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger's apparel provided by Mizzen and Main (www.mizzenandmain.com). #AI #content #video #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m
  7. Alex Lasry -  CEO FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee

    Apr 13

    Alex Lasry - CEO FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee

    Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York - New Jersey Host Committee joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. MetLife Stadium will host 8 FIFA World Cup matches this summer including the championship match on July 19. Lasry discusses hosting this global event and how the NY/NJ Host Committee is working with FIFA, local law enforcement, transportation agencies and MetLife Stadium to execute logistics for one of the biggest sports events in the world.  LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. #WorldCup #Soccer #FIFA #AlexLasry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  8. Jeff Lienhart, adidas Golf President

    Apr 7

    Jeff Lienhart, adidas Golf President

    Jeff Lienhart, adidas golf President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the growth of the golf brand and how adidas Golf is preparing for The Masters in Augusta this week. An insightful look at how a major golf brand works with its athlete endorsers, the preparation that goes into a major golf tournament and how far in advance the planning begins. adidas Golf’s stable of athlete endorsers includes Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Åberg and Rose Zhang. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  #adidas #golf #TheMasters #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
4.5
out of 5
95 Ratings

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Sports Business Radio is the longest running sports business show ever - launched in 2004. We focus on the people and issues directly impacting the world of sports business. Guests on the show offering an insider’s perspective include pro and college sports league commissioners, team owners, elite athletes, media executives, senior sports executives and entertainment executives and talent. Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | Yahoo Sports & Finance | YouTube

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