News & Brews with James Moore & Company

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News & Brews with James Moore & Company is a monthly series discussing the latest in the business of collegiate athletics. We will discuss topics like name image likeness, updates to NCAA financial reporting, your financial story and more. Join us the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm Eastern time (1:30 pm Pacific) as we have a beer (brew) and discuss the latest developments (news) that affect your athletics program! It’s part of our firm’s continued commitment to share knowledge, build trust and bring value to the collegiate athletic professionals.

  1. S6:E6: News & Brews Sports Biz: AI in College Athletics Finance

    09/11/2025

    S6:E6: News & Brews Sports Biz: AI in College Athletics Finance

    In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel welcome Daniel Shorstein, president of James Moore Digital, for a conversation on AI in college athletics finance. They dive into how athletic department business offices can leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and ultimately make their athletic directors (and their institutions) look good. The trio also explores the risks, the hype, and where technologies are headed over the next few years. And as always, they close with a round of brews. Cheers! Welcome (0:11) Daniel’s Background (1:15) Contributing to AI initiatives on campus (3:42) Cost of relying on spreadsheets (10:13) The hype of AI (15:36) Practical application of AI in college athletics (20:50) James Moore Digital’s role (26:13) Future of AI (30:54) How to get started (36:25) Brews (45:37) Wrap up (46:55) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    48 min
  2. S6:E5: News & Brews Sports Biz: Beautiful Bill and Borders

    08/14/2025

    S6:E5: News & Brews Sports Biz: Beautiful Bill and Borders

    In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel cover two of the biggest conversations dominating college athletics one month after the House settlement rollout. First, they unpack the ripple effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on charitable giving and how development officers are rethinking their playbook. Then the team tackles a growing compliance concern: revenue share payments to international student-athletes. And as always, the episode wraps with a round of Brews—because complex issues go down a little easier with a good drink in hand. Cheers! Welcome (0:11) One Big Beautiful Bill charitable tax changes (0:45) Shifting development strategy (3:45) Donor-advised funds (4:39) Ticket-related contributions (6:42) Practical steps for advancement teams (8:36) Risks of international athlete revenue share (12:30) Where “royalties” could backfire (14:55) Tax reporting requirements for international students (18:46) Considerations for athletics administrators (21:20) Brews (24:56) Wrap up (26:46) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    28 min
  3. S6:E4: News & Brews Sports Biz: The New Fiscal Year Playbook

    07/10/2025

    S6:E4: News & Brews Sports Biz: The New Fiscal Year Playbook

    In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis, Ken Kurdziel and Shane Metzler discuss the tidal wave of change hitting college athletics as the new fiscal year kicks off. The team dives into the NCAA’s delayed 2025 Agreed-Upon Procedures guide, the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts and other hot topics and on-the-ground chatter you need to know as the House settlement goes live. And of course, it wouldn’t be News & Brews without a round of what everyone’s sipping on—because some conversations just go better with a brew in hand. Cheers! Welcome (0:11) 2025 NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures Guide (0:45) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (9:50) Other Hot Topics (20:08) Brews (27:51) Wrap up (29:41) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    30 min

  4. 04/17/2025

    S6:E3: News & Brews Sports Biz: Recap of Mid-Major Schools Panel on Strategies for Success

    If you missed Part 3 of our Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape webinar series, this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz has you covered! Katie and Ken are joined once again by colleague Jim Booz to break down key insights from a dynamic panel of FCS and mid-major athletic directors: Colin Hargis (Florida Gulf Coast), Laurel Hosmer (Valparaiso), and Marvin Lewis (George Mason). From current events shaking up the industry to the unique challenges and strategies at the mid-major level, Jim shares highlights from the discussion he moderated, including how smaller programs are adapting, what’s top of mind for these leaders, and how their approaches may hold broader value across college athletics. And of course, the crew reveals their brew picks of the month before wrapping things up. Cheers! Welcome (0:11) Setting the stage with latest industry update (1:08) Key takeaways from mid-major AD panel (5:55) Defining success in the mid-majors (9:24) Future of men’s basketball (19:22) Brews (23:32) Wrap up (26:13) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    27 min

  5. 03/13/2025

    S6:E2: News & Brews Sports Biz: CFP Logistics and More with Notre Dame’s Yulander Wells

    Join Katie and Ken for a conversation with Yulander Wells, Deputy Athletics Director - Finance, Operations, Revenue & Business Strategy at Notre Dame, as he shares insights on the historic significance of hosting the first on-campus College Football Playoff game at Notre Dame Stadium. The trio also discusses CFP logistics, maintaining independence in today’s landscape, strategies for navigating the House settlement and more—all while sharing their latest brew of choice. Welcome (0:11) Career Journey: Path to Notre Dame (0:39) Maintaining Independence (4:47) Hosting the First CFP First-Round Game (16:14) Behind the Scenes of CFP Logistics (22:16) CABMA-NCAA Financial Reporting Initiative (32:11) House Settlement Strategies (40:40) Defining Success (47:50) Brews (52:00) Wrap up (55:06) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    56 min
  6. S6:E1: News & Brews Sports Biz: Recap of G5 AD Panel on Strategies for Success

    02/13/2025

    S6:E1: News & Brews Sports Biz: Recap of G5 AD Panel on Strategies for Success

    If you missed Part Two of our three-part webinar series, Strategies for Success in a Changing Landscape¸ this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with Group of 5 athletic directors Sean Frazier (Northern Illinois University), Michael Kelly (University of South Florida), and Stephanie Rempe (University of Nevada). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including how institutions of all sizes can benefit from strategies that Group of 5 programs are taking, actionable steps ADs can implement now, and some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like conference realignment, a revenue share environment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month! Welcome (0:11) Open Discussion (1:03) Featured Brews (31:51) Wrap up (34:31) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    35 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    S5:E10: News & Brews Sports Biz: 2024 Recap

    Join Katie and Ken as they reflect on 2024’s game-changing moments in college athletics. From the hottest topics shaping the industry to the biggest wins (and lessons learned) for our team, this episode is packed with insights, stories and a look back at the year that was. Plus, we’re breaking down the House Settlement in plain English—making this an episode you’ll want to share with campus stakeholders to help them navigate this pivotal topic with clarity and confidence. And, as always, Katie and Ken will share their brew choices of the month. Don’t miss it! Welcome (0:11) Plain English Guide to the House Settlement (1:02) Expanding Collegiate Athletics Advisory Services (18:37) CABMA NCAA Financial Reporting Initiative (21:26) ARENA Financial Reporting Platform (29:41) IRS-Related Considerations (35:00) Featured Brews (42:41) Wrap up (45:15) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    46 min

  8. 11/14/2024

    S5:E9: News & Brews Sports Biz: Navigating Changes with Mizzou’s Andrew Roberts

    On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Andrew Roberts, Executive Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer at the University of Missouri-Columbia. They discuss the role of an SEC CFO in the post-House era and the unique value a CPA brings as athletic departments work through these changes. They also cover topics like the evolution of collegiate athletics finances, stakeholder alignment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month! Welcome (0:11) Background and career path (0:50) Evolution of collegiate athletics finances (10:06) The role of an SEC CFO in the House era (13:20) Unique value of a CPA (18:42) Stakeholder engagement and alignment (22:38) Featured Brews (27:33) Wrap up (29:52) Sign-up to receive News & Brews Sports Biz notifications when new episodes are released. Learn more about James Moore Collegiate Athletics Services Team. All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.

    31 min
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News & Brews with James Moore & Company is a monthly series discussing the latest in the business of collegiate athletics. We will discuss topics like name image likeness, updates to NCAA financial reporting, your financial story and more. Join us the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm Eastern time (1:30 pm Pacific) as we have a beer (brew) and discuss the latest developments (news) that affect your athletics program! It’s part of our firm’s continued commitment to share knowledge, build trust and bring value to the collegiate athletic professionals.

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