Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee

DPandMcGhee

Two sports marketing insiders, David Paro and Tim McGhee, bring you a fresh take on the sports business — often irreverent, sometimes cynical, and occasionally serious. From their years leading both agencies and client teams, they break down today’s biggest industry stories and share lessons learned along the way. Joined by top voices from the sports marketing world, DP & McGhee help you see the game behind the game. You’ll laugh, learn, and sometimes just say, “Wait, What?”

  1. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲) 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝘞𝘕𝘉𝘈 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘔𝘓𝘉 𝘳𝘢𝘵

    -4 J

    𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲) 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝘞𝘕𝘉𝘈 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘔𝘓𝘉 𝘳𝘢𝘵

    Episode 130 David and Tim are back with another jam-packed episode of Wait, What? — diving into the latest headlines across the sports industry with their trademark mix of insight and humor. From the WNBA’s contrasting narratives to record TV ratings and eyebrow-raising political involvement in sports, they cover it all. 🏀 WNBA: A Tale of Two Stories — The on-court product has never been better with the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury in the Finals, but off the court, a tense labor standoff continues between players (led by Napheesa Collier) and ownership (represented by Cathy Engelbert).🏈 Mark Sanchez Situation — The guys discuss the troubling developments surrounding the former Jets QB and current Fox Sports announcer.⚾ MLB Wild Card Ratings Surge — ESPN celebrates a massive 64% increase in viewership for the Wild Card Series compared to 2024.💸 Money Talks — LIV Golf reports staggering losses of almost $462 million, while NBCUniversal nearly sells out its NBA ad inventory months before tipoff.🤝 Sponsorship Spotlights —• David highlights Starbucks’ new partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.• Tim salutes AT&T for renewing its long-running sponsorship of the NCAA and March Madness.🏛️ Politics Meets Sports — The current administration takes center stage with a flurry of moves and statements affecting the sports world — from FIFA World Cup visa denials and ICE threats at the Super Bowl to UFC’s bold plans for an event on the White House lawn. Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.Wait, What?

    45 min
  2. 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝘋𝘗 & 𝘔𝘤𝘎𝘩𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘕

    11 SEPT.

    𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝘋𝘗 & 𝘔𝘤𝘎𝘩𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘕

    Episode 126 | DP & McGhee No guest? No problem. David and Tim fire up the mics for a packed episode covering the biggest stories in sports business — with sharp insights and a touch of humor. Here’s what you’ll hear this week: 🏈 NFL Week 1 Ratings — Eagles-Cowboys nearly set a record (until weather interfered), and YouTube delivers solid numbers for Chiefs-Chargers. But should they have been bigger? 💰 Super Bowl Ad Frenzy — NBC sells out Super Bowl LX at a record pace, locking in $8M per :30. With the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and NBA All-Star Game all in Q1 2026, NBC is sitting on a media jackpot. 🏀 NBA Salary Cap Scandal? — Kawhi Leonard allegedly received $28M for a “no-show” endorsement deal, raising questions about whether owner Steve Ballmer is skirting cap rules. 🤝 Spotlight on Sponsorships — Two major deals: American Express replaces Visa as the NFL’s credit card sponsor, and Tide cleans up with a new NWSL deal. 🌍 Around the Sports World — From presidential game-day cameos to F1 keeping Monaco on the calendar, plus final thoughts on the U.S. Open. A full slate of sportsbiz insights, hot takes, and the occasional nonsense — exactly what you expect from Wait, What? Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.

    44 min
  3. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝘙𝘺𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘴

    4 SEPT.

    𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝘙𝘺𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘴

    Episode 125 | DP & McGhee David and Tim return from the long weekend ready to dive into a packed episode filled with college football, NASCAR drama, and Ryder Cup anticipation. From major wins on the field to intense battles off of it, this episode covers the latest developments across multiple sports while featuring two powerhouse guests from the world of golf. Here’s what they cover: 🏈 College Football KickoffUNC gets trounced in their season opener.Florida State makes a statement with a huge win over Alabama.ESPN's College GameDay posts record ratings as they bid farewell to Lee Corso in his retirement send-off. 🏎️ NASCAR News & DramaIntense legal battles heat up between NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports — a fight that’s now public and very personal. 🏁 Motorsports SpotlightBig storylines in F1, including success of F1 the Movie and major sponsorship news surrounding McLaren. ⛳ Ryder Cup Special GuestsDP and McGhee are joined by Jeff Price, Chief Commercial and Philanthropy Officer of the PGA of America, and Richard Bunn, Chief Revenue and Content Officer of the DP World Tour, to discuss: What makes the Ryder Cup one of the most unique and exciting events in sports. Their go-to-market strategy for attracting and retaining commercial partnerships. The impressive lineup of blue-chip sponsors backing the event. This episode brings a perfect mix of analysis, breaking news, and insider perspectives — a must-listen for sports business fans as the fall season heats up! —Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business. Wait, What?

    1 h 6 min
  4. Are You Ready For Some Football? 𝘈 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘥, 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦-𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘶𝘯

    28 AOÛT

    Are You Ready For Some Football? 𝘈 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘥, 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦-𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘶𝘯

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝟰 | 𝗗𝗣 & 𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗵𝗲𝗲 In this episode, David and Tim sit down with Keith Gill, Commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference, for an open and wide-ranging conversation on the future of college sports. Gill shares his perspective on the College Football Playoff expansion, the transfer portal, and reflects on his own journey as a student-athlete at Duke University. Before Gill joins the show, DP & McGhee break down some of the hottest topics in sports business:⛳ PGA TOUR initiative: CEO Brian Rolapp establishes a new Future Competition Committee, with Tiger Woods as chair⚾ MLB’s evolving media strategy: Netflix secures streaming rights to the Home Run Derby🏀 NBA ownership moves: Finalization of the Celtics and Trail Blazers team sales👏 WNBA milestone: Record-setting league attendance And, a tribute to a motorsports marketing legend, Humpy Wheeler. 🏁 A jam-packed episode covering pro leagues, media, and the ever-changing college sports landscape. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁? Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.

    42 min
  5. 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲? 𝘈𝘩𝘮𝘢𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺 & 𝘵

    21 AOÛT

    𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲? 𝘈𝘩𝘮𝘢𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺 & 𝘵

    Episode 123 | DP & McGhee In this episode, David Paro and Tim McGhee kick things off with their signature Spotlight on Sponsorships before diving into big stories across the sports business landscape. They wrap things up with a conversation with Ahmad Nassar, Executive Director of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and CEO of Winners Alliance. ✨ Spotlight on Sponsorships🏟️ Olympic Venue Naming Rights – LA2028 makes history by selling venue naming rights, while iconic sites like Dodger Stadium and the Rose Bowl remain untouched.🚗 NASCAR Series Title Change – O’Reilly Auto Parts replaces Xfinity as the title sponsor of NASCAR’s second series, creating a strong endemic fit.🪖 USAA & NFL – USAA renews its long-standing partnership with the NFL, with DP highlighting Tim’s role in the original deal. 📑 Around the Leagues🏒 NHL CBA Quietly Renewed – A major labor milestone passes with little fanfare.🏈 Football Headlines – Updates on the Brian Flores discrimination case, more turbulence within the NFLPA, and NCAA sanctions for Michigan football. 🎾 Guest Spotlight: Ahmad NassarDavid and Tim welcome Ahmad Nassar, Executive Director of the PTPA and CEO of Winners Alliance. He shares: The PTPA’s mission to give tennis players a stronger collective voice and improve their careers both on and off the court. The difference and similarities between various players associations. His experience as a leader at NFL Players, Inc. Wait, What?Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.

    1 h 3 min

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Two sports marketing insiders, David Paro and Tim McGhee, bring you a fresh take on the sports business — often irreverent, sometimes cynical, and occasionally serious. From their years leading both agencies and client teams, they break down today’s biggest industry stories and share lessons learned along the way. Joined by top voices from the sports marketing world, DP & McGhee help you see the game behind the game. You’ll laugh, learn, and sometimes just say, “Wait, What?”

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