Episodes
600
Latest episode
Oct 2026
Language
EN
'Sporticast' is a new podcast hosted by business journalists Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico that will deliver the inside scoop on the intersection of money and sports. From billion-dollar valuations to team sales, sponsorship contracts and media rights, go behind the scenes on the deals that power the global sports economy. For more coverage and information, be sure to check out sportico.com
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the MLB playoffs. They also talk through some hypotheticals about the Dodgers owners, free MLB tickets, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben discuss the looming punishment for Man City, after the club was found guilty on 114 charges of violating financial fair play rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lev Akabas, Justin Birnbaum, and Jacob Feldman fill in on the Sporticast today. They break down Sportico’s annual list of the world’s highest paid soccer players and discuss the fact that the strongest club league globally only has one of the 10 top-earning stars. They also explore the latest news on NBA Europe, one of the biggest sports business success stories of the year in the WNBA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eben and Jacob speak with David Rubenstein, Carlyle co-founder and Baltimore Orioles owner, about his new book, which details his purchase of the MLB team and takeaways from conversations with other owners across sports. They discuss the rise of franchises as an asset class, the profile of modern buyers, and how live entertainment might fare in our AI-dominated future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest NHL valuations list. They talk about the surge for Sun Belt teams, a roster construction conundrum and the strange economics of expansion vs. relocation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben break down the start of the NHL season on Tuesday. They also talk about the NFL in Brazil, a senate vote on college sports, and the LeBron effect on the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben discuss their favorite pudgy ursine mammals, plus the highest paid NFL players, PWHL trademarks and Manchester United's lofty revenue goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben speak with Xavier Gutierrez, the chairman of ImpactX Sports Group and former CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, about opportunities for Latino executives, making sports more inclusive, and the viability of pro hockey in the greater Phoenix area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Reid, John Harbaugh and Sean Payton are the highest paid coaches in the NFL. Scott and Eben discuss Sportico's latest list, plus stupidity surrounding Arch Manning and Sydney Sweeney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, with the world's richest sports league on the brink of hitting its $25 billion revenue target. They also talk about the U.S. Open and the latest in the NBA's punishment of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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