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Welcome to our daily podcast: Front Office Sports Today. Join senior writer Owen Poindexter each day for breakdowns of the biggest stories across sports and business, commentary on cultural trends in the space, and guest appearances from influential athletes, executives, and the FOS editorial team. The only podcast you need to start your day right.
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Designing Niche Social Media-Driven Sports
The Pro League Network is carving out a unique space in the sports landscape with properties such as Slap Fight, Putt Putt, and Carjitsu. These novel sports are produced as digital-first properties to catch the attention of social media users among others. PLN founders Mike Salvaris and Bill Yucatonis join the show to discuss how they are building a sports media company for today’s fans.
Plus, NBA commissioner Adam Silver floated potential expansion cities, and the Oilers run to the Stanley Cup Final has caused a strange political fight in Canada. -
NBA Hits Peak Drama with Finals, Rights, and Draft
The NBA is having one of its most dramatic periods in recent memory with a historic rights deal expected to be announced in the same month as its finals and draft. ESPN’s Bobby Marks joins the show to explain how each of those will shape how teams build toward a future in which the salary cap is set to reach enormous heights.
Plus, bids are coming in for Everton, two non-MLB events drew huge crowds at historic MLB stadiums, and the French Open wrapped up. -
How Sports Drinks Have Evolved with Sports Media
Sports drinks have long been closely allied with sports, but as media has changed to help athletes grow their personal brands, sports drink brands have adjusted. BodyArmor CMO Tom Gargiulo joins the show to discuss how he approaches the shifting performance-drink market.
Plus, two finals broadcasts will break barriers, the NHL is looking for its Drive to Survive moment, and we explore the state of golf one year after the announced deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia. -
Sports’ Next Big Labor Movement
Harry Marino led the charge to unionize minor league baseball players, eventually securing massive pay and benefit increases. Now he is turning his attention to a larger project: organizing non-union sports workers from coaches to stadium workers. He joins the show to explain what worked with the minor leagues and how he intends to build on that success with this next project under his new organization, Sports Solidarity.
Plus, the Chiefs, Browns, and Panthers are all seeking public funds for new NFL stadiums or major renovations and JJ Redick could parlay a podcast into a head coaching gig. -
College World Series Finds Next Level
The College World Series is preparing for its 74th year in Omaha, but it has only recently asserted itself as a key part of the NCAA calendar. CWS executive director Amy Hornocker joins the show to discuss the past, present, and future of the event.
Plus, MLB banned one minor league player and suspended four more for gambling on baseball, while FanDuel neared a naming rights deal for MLB’s primary regional broadcaster. -
What a Paramount-Skydance Merger Could Mean for Sports Media
Paramount and Skydance are reportedly closing in on a merger that would see the CBS-parent change hands. CNBC’s Alex Sherman joins the show to explain the final hurdles remaining for the deal and what it will mean for the media landscape. The long-discussed deal could lead to more among major media companies.
Plus, the Stanley Cup Finals will provide one more test for the NHL’s banner year and Real Madrid celebrated a championship by signing a global superstar.
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Best podcast for the business side of sports
If you’re here, you obviously like sports and what happens on the field/court/ice. But do you find yourself also intrigued by the business of sports? Curious as to why the Chiefs-Dolphins playoff game was only available on Peacock? Wondering why there’s a huge spike in interest in women’s sports today? Confused as to why certain MLB teams spend so much money while others do not? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you ARE intrigued by the business of sports, and this podcast is for you. Every day, host Owen Poindexter breaks down the latest news on the business side of sports, and also brings in an expert guest to discuss an issue in-depth. The show really demonstrates just how much of an influence sports has in our media, as well as our society. Owen does a great job breaking down issues so the average sports fan understands how the business side of sports impacts the fans.