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Sports Business Radio is the longest running sports business show ever - launched in 2004. We focus on the people and issues directly impacting the world of sports business. Guests on the show offering an insider’s perspective include pro and college sports league commissioners, team owners, elite athletes, media executives, senior sports executives and entertainment executives and talent. Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | Yahoo Sports & Finance | YouTube

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September 1, 20261 hr 26 min

David Abeles - TaylorMade Golf - President & CEO

David Abeles, President and CEO of TaylorMade Golf, joins Sports Business Radio to take us inside of one of the most influential golf companies in the world. TaylorMade counts Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood and Nelly Korda as champion golfers who trust TaylorMade for their golf equipment needs. Abeles discusses the ways in which TaylorMade works with its roster of champion golfers and how golf equipment and golf balls are evolving for pros and amateurs. He also shares the inside story that led to the creation of Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red apparel and footwear company, which operates under the umbrella of TaylorMade Golf. Lastly, Abeles advised on the best way for amateur golfers to get fitted for golf clubs that are the best match for their game. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #Golf #TaylorMade #Equipment #SportsBusiness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 23, 20261 hr 8 min

2026 NFL Season Preview Show

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs get you ready for the 2026-27 NFL Season with this NFL Season Preview podcast. From the salary cap to what each team nets from gross national revenue this season, to the highest paid players and new Head Coaches this season, to what is new and unique that you should be paying attention to this season, this show is packed with useful NFL information. Berger and Griggs also make their annual NFL team over/under picks and Super Bowl picks for the upcoming season. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #NFL #Football #SportsBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 18, 20261 hr 18 min

Ross Dellenger - Yahoo! Sports Sr. College Football Reporter

Ross Dellenger, Yahoo! Sports Senior College Football reporter, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the ever-changing college sports landscape.We examine the latest developments with the Protect College Sports Act, discuss the likelihood of the Act being passed and contemplate what the college sports landscape may look like going forward. Will the Power 5 conferences break away from the NCAA? What will happen to women’s and Olympic sports in the future? How will NIL continue to evolve and impact athletes? In our headlines of the week segment, we cover the stunning sale of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and the many layers to that story. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com #CollegeSports #CollegeFootball #ProtectCollegeSportsAct #RossDellenger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 11, 202655 min

Anthony Rizzo - World Champion & MLB first baseman for 14 seasons

Anthony Rizzo, World Champion with the Chicago Cubs and MLB first baseman for 14 seasons (with the Padres, Cubs & Yankees), joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Rizzo will be part of the Netflix coverage for the Field of Dreams game on August 13 matching the Philadelphia Phillies against the Minnesota Twins. Coverage starts at 6:30pm ET on Netflix. Rizzo discusses his MLB career, the memorable Cubs World Series win in 2016, his Anthony Rizzo Foundation whose mission is to provide direct and financial support to children and their families who are battling cancer, what he is doing now post baseball career and his excitement for making his first trip to the Field of Dreams ballpark in Iowa as part of Netflix’s broadcast team. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #MLB #AnthonyRizzo #Cubs #FieldofDreams #Netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 4, 20261 hr 17 min

Mik Lemieux - Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

Mik Lemieux, Executive Director and Wealth Planner on the Athlete Center of Excellence team at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Mik strives to help empower the athlete community by simplifying the complexities that accompany athletic careers at every stage. The newly formed J.P. Morgan Chase Athlete Council has nine superstar members: Sue Bird, Tom Brady, Jalen Brunson, Ally Love, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dwyane Wade and A’ja Wilson. Lemieux is the nephew of hockey great Mario Lemieux. Tracy Porter, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the NFL Alumni Association, also joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the mission and terrific work the NFLAA is doing with former NFL players. Tracy also tells us about the new partnership between the NFLAA and New Air Club (Official VIP Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio). LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #JPMorgan #MikLemieux #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyManagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 27, 20261 hr 3 min

Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage - Portland Thorns (NWSL) & Portland Fire (WNBA) Owners

Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Thorns (NWSL) and Portland Fire (WNBA) Owners, join Sports Business Radio for a conversation. The brother-sister duo discuss owning a NWSL and WNBA team with the goal of making Portland, Oregon the epicenter of women’s sports, the synergies they are creating with both pro women’s sports franchises and the unveiling of the first-ever dual-sport performance and training facility built for two women's professional franchises. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #Thorns #Fire #NWSL #WNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 20261 hr 39 min

Micky Lawler - Unrivaled Basketball, Commissioner

Micky Lawler, Commissioner for Unrivaled Basketball, the successful pro women’s basketball 3 on 3 league, joins Sports Business Radio. Lawler is the former President of the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) and she worked for over two decades overseeing the tennis business at Octagon. Lawler shares how Unrivaled Basketball has attracted many of today’s biggest women’s basketball stars including Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Kelsey Plum. The league has attracted blue-chip sponsors such as Sephora and State Farm. Lawler provides unique insights about the future of Unrivaled Basketball, whether the league is complimentary or a competitor of the WNBA and the growth areas for women’s sports. This is a fascinating conversation with one of the most seasoned executives in women’s sports. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com #UnrivaledWBB #WNBA #WomensBasketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 14, 202655 min

Stan Kasten - Los Angeles Dodgers President, CEO & Part Owner

Stan Kasten, Los Angeles Dodgers President, CEO and Part Owner, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the record-setting business of the Dodgers. From superstar Shohei Ohtani’s impact on attendance, sponsor sales and merchandise sales, to improvements to the fan experience at Dodger Stadium, to the Dodgers surpassing 4 million fans last season and being on track to draw that many fans again this season, we discuss how in many regards, the Dodgers are maximizing revenues better than any other pro sports team in the world. Kasten also shares his insights on the future of local media rights and the disparity between team payrolls in MLB. Lastly, Kasten reflects on his remarkable career and his relationship with the late Ted Turner, who gave Kasten his first job in sports at age 27 when Turner hired Kasten as the GM of the Atlanta Hawks. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #Dodgers #MLB #ShoheiOhtani #StanKasten #Baseball  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 7, 20261 hr 6 min

Andrés Martinez, Author - THE GREAT GAME: ⁠⁠A Tale of Two Footballs

Andrés Martinez, Author of the book THE GREAT GAME: A Tale of Two Footballs and America’s Quest to Conquer Global Sport, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss how America's complicated and ever-evolving relationship with the world can be seen through the two footballs of the world — American football and soccer--and the interaction between them. With FIFA World Cup taking place on North American soil and helping to grow soccer in the United States, this is a fascinating look from a 2-Time Pulitzer Size finalist and former editor for the New York Times, LA Times and Wall Street Journal. Martinez is currently a professor at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School of Journalism. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com #Soccer #Football #WorldCup #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 20261 hr 17 min

Kim Stone - Washington Spirit CEO

Kim Stone, Washington Spirit CEO, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Stone discusses her career as a sports business executive that spans nearly 30 years and includes roles with the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors and she takes us inside the business of the Washington Spirit of the NWSL. Stone works closely with owner Michele Kang overseeing Kang's pro soccer team portfolio. Stone was part of the effort to sign star Trinity Rodman to a record-setting women’s soccer contract. The Washington Spirit are one of the top teams in the NWSL and advanced to last year’s NWSL championship match. Audi Field will play host to the 2026 NWSL championship match this November. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they'’re a full-service concierge. They don’t just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn’t have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #NWSL #Soccer #WashingtonSpirit #WomensSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices