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Aug 2026
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'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 talk about Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Angels, which will grow what was already the largest ownership empire in global sports. They also talk about some business storylines from the U.S. Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben speak with Marc Ganis, founder of Sportscorp and advisor to the NFL, about the economics of the world's richest league and how sports investing is changing forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So much for a quiet summer. Kurt and Jacob fill in for Scott and Eben, breaking down the latest news in the Mark Walter saga, the approval of the Seattle Seahawks’ sale to a group led by Vinod Khosla, and a new funding round for Unrivaled at a $650 million valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben discuss a social media masterclass from Erling Haaland. They also discuss the Timberwolves sale, Woody Johnson's F1 investment, and NFL players going back to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben speak with notable Wall Street (and sports) investor Roger Ehrenberg about the $12.5 billion Lakers deal, the changing face of sports ownership, and the thorniest questions that major leagues like the NBA and NFL are yet to solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben discuss more fallout from the stunning Lakers sale, including new reporting about Mark Walter's business empire and Joshua Kushner's AI-heavy portfolio. They also talk about Jeff Bezos buying into Liverpool, and a bizarre college sports legal battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss an NBA bombshell, with the Los Angeles Lakers selling to Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. They also talk about Kurt's latest NFL valuations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben speak with Ben Kennedy, the COO of NASCAR, about how the racing giant balances its traditional roots and its constant quest for innovation. They talk about new race locations, up-and-coming drivers, private equity and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben break down new MLS commissioner Larry Berg, a 'hybrid candidate' who was introduced to fans this week. They also talk about the Dodgers' embarrassment of riches, and LIV Golf funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Eben discuss the rapid and stunning collapse of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's investment plan, which drew criticism for its merits, its lack of transparency and its potential ulterior motives. They also talk about Mauricio Pochettino's new contract as USMNT coach, and a crazy Friday night in college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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