StreamTime Sports

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A weekly podcast profiling the people, businesses and technologies driving the sports media revolution. The go-to place for sports industry professionals seeking ideas, insights and inspiration in these times of rapid transformation across streaming, OTT and digital.

12/22/2025

EXCLUSIVE: Why Ex-YouTube Sports exec left for Meta

In this episode of StreamTime Sports, host Nick Meacham sits down with Rob Pilgrim, Head of Sport for EMEA at Meta, to explore how digital platforms are reshaping the sports media landscape. Rob reflects on his journey from YouTube to Meta, the shifting dynamics of audience engagement and how platforms like WhatsApp and Threads are becoming central to the sports conversation. The duo also examine Instagram’s evolution from a photo-sharing app to a video-first platform, including Meta’s recent move to launch its Instagram for TV app. Rob explains why the company sees a growing opportunity for lean-back, living room consumption, how vertical video and creator-led formats are translating to the big screen, and what Meta has learned from YouTube’s rapid growth on connected TVs. Key Points: • Why Instagram’s expansion onto TV signals a new phase in short-form video consumption• The growing influence of individual creators and athletes in the sports ecosystem• The future impact of AI and wearables on fan experiences • Privacy, responsibility, and trust as Meta introduces new technologies • The importance of collaboration between sports organisations and Meta to drive innovation

1h 17m
12/17/2025

Making YouTube Pay: Why the SDHL moved to YouTube

In this episode of StreamTime Sports, host Nick Meacham continues the Making YouTube Pay series with Angelica Lindeberg, CEO of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League (SDHL). Angelica shares how the SDHL executed a full shift from traditional broadcasters to a YouTube-first strategy in under 90 days. She breaks down the early audience insights, how the league is empowering clubs and players to grow their own reach, and what this transformation means for the future visibility of women’s hockey. Key Points: How the SDHL transitioned to a fully YouTube-led model in less than 90 daysEarly audience data and what it reveals about fan behaviourThe role of clubs and athletes in driving visibility and engagementWhy YouTube is central to growing the reach of women’s hockeyWhat the shift means for the league’s long-term strategy and commercial potential

22 min
12/10/2025

Making YouTube Pay: The Strategy Behind CazeTV’s 100M+ Fan Growth

In this episode of StreamTime Sports, host Nick Meacham kicks off the Making YouTube Pay series with Sergio Lopes, CEO and co-founder of LiveMode. They unpack how CazeTV has grown into one of YouTube’s most powerful sports platforms, why YouTube is evolving from a creator hub into a major rights buyer, and how CazeTV is breaking audience records across Brazilian football, the Olympics, and the Club World Cup. Sergio also shares LiveMode’s plans to take the model global—starting with their new expansion in Portugal. Key Points: How CazeTV built one of YouTube’s most engaged sports communitiesWhy YouTube is investing heavily in premium live sportsThe audience milestones CazeTV has achieved across major eventsLiveMode’s international expansion strategy, beginning with PortugalThe rising influence of creator-driven sports coverage

24 min
12/05/2025

Paramount wins Champions League rights: What it means for Europe’s sports media landscape

In this episode of StreamTime Sports, SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and technology editor Steve McCaskill break down Paramount’s acquisition of the majority of UK Uefa Champions League rights and what it means for Sky, TNT Sports, DAZN, and the wider European media market. They explore why rights inflation is accelerating, how domestic leagues are being squeezed, and why carriage and distribution challenges are reshaping broadcaster strategy. Nick also sits down with Paul Boustead, VP of Product Strategy at Dolby, recorded live at the SportsPro Media Summit, to discuss Dolby’s latest innovations in sports broadcasting, how technology is evolving the viewing experience, and what rights holders should expect next from premium audio-visual products. Key Points: Why Paramount’s Champions League win caught the industry off guardHow the new rights cycle impacts Sky, TNT Sports, Amazon, and DAZNDolby’s perspective on the future of sports viewing and technology innovationThe widening gap between Uefa rights growth and domestic league strugglesWhy distribution and carriage issues are reshaping European broadcasters

1h 8m
12/03/2025

Why the NBA is betting big on Europe, while football struggles

In this episode of StreamTime Sports, CEO Nick Meacham sits down with Ben Morel, founder of M2C Sports Advisory and former executive at the NBA, Six Nations, and Ligue 1, to break down the shifting dynamics of European sport. They explore the rising commercial volatility within domestic football leagues, the instability of recent media-rights cycles, and why investors remain drawn to football despite revenue pressures. The conversation also delves into the NBA’s expanding ambitions in Europe and what a redesigned league structure could mean for the future of basketball on the continent. Key Points: Why European football is facing unprecedented commercial volatilityHow the French market became a warning sign for fragile media-rights cyclesWhat broadcasters need to build long-term stability and confidenceWhy the NBA sees Europe as its most significant growth opportunityCould a new European basketball league reshape the competitive landscape?

30 min
11/28/2025

Inside the ‘For You’ era: How to master the algorithm

In this episode of StreamTime Sports, CEO Nick Meacham is joined by Moe Hamdhaidari, Director of Content at Two Circles, to dive into the rapidly evolving ‘For You’ economy. Moe breaks down how algorithm-driven discovery, shifting audience behaviours, and the rise of Gen Z and Gen Alpha are transforming the way sports organisations build content strategies. The discussion explores why sports continue to outperform entertainment, how rights holders can expand into new genres without inflating budgets, and what data-driven content models look like when executed well. Key Points: Why traditional content consumption is flattening while sports continue to grow.What the ‘For You’ economy means for rights holders, and why content now needs to find fans.How sports organisations can double content output without increasing production spend.What “tripling your genres” looks like as culture, fashion and lifestyle become essential.Why YouTube is becoming the new TV, and how to build bespoke strategies for TikTok and other platforms.How Gen Z and Gen Alpha behaviours are shaping the next era of content consumption.

21 min
11/26/2025

YouTube, AI and the future of live sports: The key trends reshaping sports media

In this special scene-setting episode of StreamTime Sports, CEO Nick Meacham breaks down the biggest shifts redefining how sports content is created, distributed and consumed. Drawing on insights shared at last week's SportsPro’s Media Summit in Madrid, Nick explores why YouTube is emerging as a powerhouse for live sports, how AI is transforming production and personalisation, and what these changes mean for rights holders, broadcasters and fans. From evolving audience expectations to the decline of traditional TV models, this episode offers a clear look at the forces shaping the next era of sports media. Key Points: Why YouTube is becoming a primary destination for live sports. How AI is reshaping content creation, production workflows and fan engagement.The impact of advertising and brand partnerships in streaming sports. How sports leagues are adjusting their media strategies for a platform-first world.What’s ahead for traditional broadcasters as streaming dominance accelerates.

27 min
11/19/2025

Inside the world of illegal sports streaming

In this episode of StreamTime Sports, Nick Meacham is joined by Adam Leventhal, senior writer and broadcaster at The Athletic, to explore the complex and growing issue of illegal sports streaming. Adam shares insights from his extensive investigation into piracy, discussing its cultural impact, criminal networks, and the potential crisis it poses to sports broadcasting. This in-depth conversation sheds light on how fans, media companies, and leagues are navigating the digital age of streaming piracy. Key Points: What role do fans play in the widespread acceptance of piracy?How has illegal streaming evolved from physical distribution to fire sticks, apps, and VPN-powered digital access?Why is piracy so difficult for broadcasters and rights holders to combat effectively?How does the UK’s 3PM blackout contribute to illegal streaming—and is change on the horizon?What global trends and market forces are driving piracy, and what can be done to tackle the issue on an international scale?

53 min

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6 Ratings

Great Pod!

03/06/2025

Juansito_st

The show is super informative. As a fan of sports media and entertainment, I enjoy listening to the hosts and guests chat about the latest going on.
StreamTime Podcast

03/23/2023

@BarneySTJ

Really enjoy the deep dive interviews conducted by Nick and Chris with industry experts Highly encourage those that are interested in Sports and/or Sports Streaming/DTC/OTT to give this podcast a listen.

A weekly podcast profiling the people, businesses and technologies driving the sports media revolution. The go-to place for sports industry professionals seeking ideas, insights and inspiration in these times of rapid transformation across streaming, OTT and digital.