It's Just Business

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A podcast dedicated to the economics and off the field stories in the Wide World of Sports. We post a new show every two weeks. Brought to you by The Hog Sty Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 4, 202655 min

Romo Walks the Line

Topic Rundown:Bodycam video: Tony Romo OWI arrest in MilwaukeeAndrew Marchand: CBS ‘wants to get out of the Romo business’Washington Commanders fire coach days before training campEmbattled NFL player cut after latest arrest as he wastes career lifelineKhosla-led group agrees to buy Seahawks; sources say $9.6 billionSEC and Big Ten agree to support college sports bill after weeks of negotiations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 13, 202653 min

World Cup Madness & Goofy Lawsuits

Chris abandons Steve on Soccer Hatred Island and admits he is all in this year. Steve makes some jokes and then it's time to talk:Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup US rights; package could reach $2 billionUS World Cup exit isn't so bad for Fox- thanks to hydration breaksUSMNT’s World Cup exit was most-watched American telecast since Super BowlEqual Pay Fight Means $6M for U.S. Women From Men’s World Cup RunNIL ERA’S GOOFIEST LAWSUIT HINGES ON AGENT’S ‘EMPLOYEE’ STATUSBest Sports Business Cities: 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 30, 20261 hr 5 min

the Sorsby Situation

After Chris educates Steve on Modern Mid-century Design, they discuss:Brendan Sorsby officially drops lawsuit against NCAANFL rejects Sorsby's supplemental draft bid, lawsuit could followBrendan Sorsby's turbulent timeline: From gambling addiction to NFL supplemental draft denialBasketball Players Sue NCAA Over New Five-Year Eligibility ModelLions CB Terrion Arnold arrested, faces possibility of life in prison on kidnapping, robbery charges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 1, 202659 min

Salary Caps and Franchise Valuation Floors

Topic Rundown: MLB Proposes Salary Cap as Part of CBA Negotiations with Players, Full Details RevealedMLBPA’s Initial Proposal Sets the Stage for High-Stakes Labor FightGroup led by Egon Durban to buy 25% of Las Vegas Raiders at $9.9 billion valuationShedeur Sanders Banked Record $17.7M in NFLPA Group Licensing IncomeBonus Jason Kelce content:Kelce on NFL Sundays CBS Sunday Morning piece on Kelce co-owned Golf course (with Bill Murray and Tom Koyne) that is half a mile from Chris in the great Western Catskills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202653 min

Can you name the Tampa Rays mascot?

Topic rundown:Baker Mayfield Headlines 'Quarterback' S3 from Netflix, Full Cast, Release Date RevealedGolden Knights lose pick, coach fined for boxing out mediaYankees legend Mariano Rivera says he supports an MLB salary capRays' New $2.3B Stadium Tentatively Approved By Local Officials, Latest Timeline Revealed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 20261 hr 2 min

The LIV Golf Implosion

After some Dead Kennadys talk, its:Topic rundown: LIV Golf announces new focus and board after Saudi Arabia pulls fundingSaudi Arabia's PIF to end funding of LIV Golf league after this season NIL payments have changed the significance of the NFL Draft for top prospectsSources: Big 12 lands private capital deal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 20, 20261 hr 5 min

Governments & Sports, the lines are blurry

After "Rock" tees and Hall of Fame discussion we look at the increasing blurry lines between sports governance and, well sports. We also look at the blurry-eyed monster that is Vince McMahon, and the bad driving of Tiger Woods.Top 3 most seen "Rock Tees"NirvanaACDCMetallicaTopic rundown: President Trump delivers new executive order attempting to regulate college sportsReport: LIV Golf funding from PIF only guaranteed until season’s endSaudi PIF drops Al-Hilal soccer team amid sports pivotVince McMahon faces graphic sexual abuse allegations in new court filing from ex-WWE employeeBonus: How a lawn gnome became the hottest item at the Masters (Also the prices have come down on eBay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 30, 20261 hr 3 min

Calling Balls & Strikes: NFL refs and robot umps

After some Baseball Opening Day chatter we jump to:Sources: NFL, referees break off labor talks amid impasseMLB faces a historic shift as potential lockout, media rights and other league changes loomMajor League Baseball names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partnerSWEET 16 BY THE NUMBERS: 10 DELICIOUS DATA POINTS FROM MEN’S TOURNEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 17, 20261 hr 1 min

We're Not Gonna Take: Sports Meets the Headlines

Rock talk, then: Steve Tisch Passing Giants Stake to Children but Will Still Chair Board Trump vows executive order to ‘fix’ college sports NIL payments ‘mess.’ College sports commission says NIL Go system under strainF1 cancels Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races due to Iran warWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate, and review on your preferred podcast player! Or you could follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 23, 20261 hr 2 min

Sports Leagues and Stars Betting on the Futures

After some political discourse, the rundown:Paul Allen's estate begins selling Super Bowl champ SeahawksBears Issue Statement on Potential Indiana Stadium Amid Cancelled Illinois Hearing on ProjectThe NFL just wrapped a record-breaking season. Here’s why next year’s going to be even biggerCourt Again Rejects NFL Request to Send Flores Case to ArbitrationNFL wins grievance against NFLPA team report cards' releaseNBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as an investorEpstein Files Fallout Spreads to College Sports BuildingsWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate, and review on your preferred podcast player! Or you could follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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