Business of Sport

Charlie and Harry Stebbings
  • 4.3 (12)
  • Sports
  • Updated Weekly

The show that takes you behind the scenes with the industry's biggest owners, operators and athletes. It's the game you don't see!

  1. Kieran Gibbs: Arsenal’s Title Win, The Bitcoin Salary & Moving to Beckham’s Miami (Ep122)

    1d ago

    Kieran Gibbs: Arsenal’s Title Win, The Bitcoin Salary & Moving to Beckham’s Miami (Ep122)

    An Arsenal icon in the seat this week at the perfect time to reflect on the incredible season The Gunners have had despite their Champions League final loss. Kieran Gibbs played 229 Games for Arsenal, won 3 FA Cups, lived that late Wenger years, Emirates transition, and the balance between opportunity and pressure that comes with playing for one of the top teams in Europe. That’s what we know him for. But as you will have guessed considering he is with us today, there is much more to him. One of the early movers to Beckham’s Inter Miami, opening up the world of business opportunity alongside a hard to say no to football project, Kieran has built a life away from the pitch that includes business ventures, bitcoin wealth, and a curiosity to learn that athletes must embrace if they want to build off the pitch. We recored this just before the Champions League final, but I don’t think that changes his Arsenal reflections. Kick back and enjoy as we welcome Kieran Gibbs to the Business of Sport. A huge thank you to our amazing partners on the show:  Airwallex The intelligent financial platform for global businesses ⁠⁠⁠https://www.airwallex.com/uk/⁠⁠ Gemini We empower the most confident sports organisations on Earth ⁠⁠⁠https://geminisports.ai/⁠⁠ If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠bos@20vc.com

    1h 23m
  2. THE BREAKDOWN: Premier League Winners & Losers, Enhanced Games Makes Its Entrance, & The World of Rugby League (E21)

    5d ago

    THE BREAKDOWN: Premier League Winners & Losers, Enhanced Games Makes Its Entrance, & The World of Rugby League (E21)

    With the Premier League coming to a close and with it, the hypotheticals we’ve been talking about for the last few months becoming reality, it’s time to look at the real winners and losers from this season. Who has performed to expectation based on money spent and who is well short of it? You’ll guess a few. Add to that a look at Rugby League ahead of the Challenge Cup Final (this is the most requested topic we get by the way), and a review of the Enhanced Games after it finally kicked off in Las Vegas last week, and we have ourselves a breakdown. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at charlie@20vc.com and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly. We’re delighted to partner with Obelisk Sports Agency⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://obelisksports.com/⁠⁠ We're delighted to also partner with the Global Institute Of Sport ⁠https://gis.sport/BoS⁠ If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bos@20vc.com

    1h 28m
  3. Kyle Edmund: “When you’re 13 you DON’T really understand the call you’re making” (Ep121)

    May 26

    Kyle Edmund: “When you’re 13 you DON’T really understand the call you’re making” (Ep121)

    As the tennis summer gets going, we’re delighted to welcome Kyle Edmund to the show. Former British number one, world number 14, Grand Slam semi finalist, two ATP titles; there are some serious achievements to put to Kyle’s name. That and of course the aura that comes with playing in one of the greatest eras tennis has seen. Having retired last year at the age of 30 after years battling serious injury, we found him at the critical point of reflection; the chance to recognise all he has achieved as an elite athlete and how to put that to use in the future. The world of top tennis players has been a mystery to many. Kyle takes us through what it takes to not just reach the top, but the work that has to go in to stay there. There’s no doubt about it, this is a brutal industry. A real survival of the fittest. Welcome to the world of elite tennis. We’re delighted to welcome Kyle to the Business of Sport. A huge thank you to our amazing partners on the show:  Airwallex The intelligent financial platform for global businesses https://www.airwallex.com/uk/ Gemini We empower the most confident sports organisations on Earth https://geminisports.ai/ Navan Save BIG with Navan’s Business Travel Management https://navan.com/uk/sign-up/home If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at bos@20vc.com

    1h 34m
  4. THE BREAKDOWN: Does County Cricket Have a Future, ‘Small’ Clubs Are Outsmarting The Elite & Chelsea’s Alonso Move (E20)

    May 22

    THE BREAKDOWN: Does County Cricket Have a Future, ‘Small’ Clubs Are Outsmarting The Elite & Chelsea’s Alonso Move (E20)

    What a week. If you’re here for a bit of Spygate, we released a bonus show yesterday just on that topic. When we recorded this, the outcome hadn’t been confirmed. But what we did have is a huge week of topics to catch up on, from Alonso joining Chelsea to Salah throwing Slot under the bus again to Jannik Sinner winning the Masters Golden Slam. Add to this a long awaited look at county cricket in England using the chaos happening at Lancashire to anchor the chat, plus a review of why so many smaller football teams are achieving miles above expectation and putting their big spending rivals in the shade, and we have ourselves a Breakdown. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at ⁠charlie@20vc.com⁠ and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly. We’re delighted to partner with Obelisk Sports Agency⁠ ⁠⁠https://obelisksports.com/⁠ We're delighted to also partner with the Global Institute Of Sport https://gis.sport/BoS If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bos@20vc.com

    1h 23m
  5. SPYGATE SPECIAL | The Full Impact of Southampton’s Playoff Disqualification

    May 21

    SPYGATE SPECIAL | The Full Impact of Southampton’s Playoff Disqualification

    The Spygate scandal has rocked the Championship playoffs. In a special emergency episode of ‘The Breakdown’, Charlie & Charlie unpack Southampton’s expulsion, the legal drama, the impact on fans and players, and what it means for the integrity of English football. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at charlie@20vc.com and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly. If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at bos@20vc.com

    31 min
  6. Tymal Mills: From Nearly Retiring at 22 to a Mega IPL Deal & OnlyFans Partnerships (Ep120)

    May 19

    Tymal Mills: From Nearly Retiring at 22 to a Mega IPL Deal & OnlyFans Partnerships (Ep120)

    Today we’re delighted to welcome Tymal Mills to the show. One of the fastest bowlers to grace cricket, Tymal has had a fascinating career. Forced to specialise as a T20 player because of injury, much of his career has been spent touring the world playing franchise cricket. He is World Cup winner with England, the leading wicket taker in The Hundred, one of the most expensive IPL buys in history, and as indicated through a bold partnership with OnlyFans last year, is pushing the boundaries of how athletes leverage content to build value off the pitch. This is about a lot more than cricket. It’s one of the stories you need to hear, so we are delighted to welcome Tymal to Business of Sport. A huge thank you to our amazing partners on the show:  Airwallex The intelligent financial platform for global businesses ⁠⁠https://www.airwallex.com/uk/⁠ Gemini We empower the most confident sports organisations on Earth ⁠⁠https://geminisports.ai/⁠ If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠bos@20vc.com

    1h 46m
  7. THE BREAKDOWN: What’s Going on at Real Madrid & Tennis Players Threaten Grand Slam STRIKE (E19)

    May 15

    THE BREAKDOWN: What’s Going on at Real Madrid & Tennis Players Threaten Grand Slam STRIKE (E19)

    This week, it is two huge topics that dominate the discussion. For those of you with a passion for football, the chaos engulfing Real Madrid at the moment on multiple fronts will no doubt have caught your attention. From the 70m signatures on a petition to remove Mbappe from the club to the Tchouameni/Valverde fight that ended up in hospital, not to mention the return of Jose Mourinho, there is a bucket load to dive into. While that may fall more on the gossip side, it is the product of the club’s management and the culture that exists that clearly runs from the President to the dressing room. Add to this the increasingly heated dispute between tennis players and the Grand Slams over their pay packets, and we have ourselves a breakdown. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at charlie@20vc.com and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly. ⁠We’re delighted to partner with Obelisk Sports Agency⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://obelisksports.com/⁠⁠⁠ If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠bos@20vc.com

    1h 9m
  8. From Running Man United Women to Becoming a CEO in the EFL | Polly Bancroft, Grimsby Town (Ep119)

    May 12

    From Running Man United Women to Becoming a CEO in the EFL | Polly Bancroft, Grimsby Town (Ep119)

    Today, we are delighted to welcome one of the very few female CEO’s in the English Football League. Polly Bancroft spearheads the Grimsby Town revolution that has seen the club thrive across the board, currently vying for a place in the League Two play-off final. We recorded this a few days before the disappointing 2-1 first-leg loss of Grimsby’s play-off semi final with Salford, but it’s still all to play for going into Friday’s decider. Whether successful or not in the mission to get promoted, this conversation should leave you in little doubt that this is a football club with plenty to look forward to. It reminded me of two things: first that we have the most incredible footballing system in the world, and secondly that clubs really are the bedrock of communities. The second point may seem obvious, but listen to this. Listen to how influential Grimsby is to the local area and everyone in it. Polly’s job is of course to deliver success on the pitch, but it is also to support over 100,000 people in the local community, and she articulates the balance perfectly. From that incredible night against Manchester United earlier this season to ensuring the club is run as a sustainable business, this is for both Grimsby and sports fans to enjoy. We’re delighted to welcome Polly to the Business of Sport. A huge thank you to our amazing partners on the show:  Airwallex The intelligent financial platform for global businesses https://www.airwallex.com/uk/ Gemini We empower the most confident sports organisations on Earth https://geminisports.ai/ Navan Save BIG with Navan’s Business Travel Management https://navan.com/uk/sign-up/home If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at bos@20vc.com

    1h 12m
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Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
12 Ratings

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The show that takes you behind the scenes with the industry's biggest owners, operators and athletes. It's the game you don't see!

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  • Creator
    Charlie and Harry Stebbings
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Charlie and Harry Stebbings
  • Show Website
    Business of Sport

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