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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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November 3, 202641 min

Antonio Mora - Sportradar, Senior Director, Rights & Partnerships

Antonio Mora, Sportradar Senior Director, Rights and Partnerships, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Mora details Sportradar’s long-standing partnership with the NBA. He tells us how Sportradar is helping the NBA enhance the fan experience, share data with NBA broadcast partners to use during game coverage and what personalization looks like in basketball. This is an insightful conversation to learn how data and technology are enhancing how we consume 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 @YahooSports and @YahooFinance or our YouTube channel by clicking on the link in our bio. 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 Sportradar - the Exclusive data and sports technology partner of Sports Business Radio. Learn more about Sportradar at www.sportradar.com.  #Sportradar #AI #Tech #SportsTech #Data  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 27, 20261 hr 22 min

Ed Desser and John Kosner - Longtime Sports Media Executives

Ed Desser and John Kosner join Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about the evolving sports media landscape. Desser was the NBA’s senior media executive for 23 years. Today he’s president of Desser Sports Media Inc. (www.desser.tv). John Kosner was ESPN’s senior digital media executive and is now president of Kosner Media (www.kosnermedia.com).  Their book, “We’re Live! Inside the BIG Business of Sports Media” is now available on Amazon and in bookstores everywhere (www.werelivebook.com). 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 #NBA #ESPN #SportsMedia #Book #Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 20261 hr 3 min

John Wall - 5-time NBA All-Star, Broadcaster & Philanthropist

John Wall, 5-time NBA All-Star, Broadcaster for NBA on PRIME and Monumental Sports Network, President of Basketball Operations for Howard University’s Men’s Basketball Team and Founder of the John Wall Family Foundation joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Wall discusses his 11-year NBA career, his busy post-playing career as a broadcaster, philanthropist and leader of young basketball players and we discuss the top NBA storylines for the upcoming NBA season. Wall also shares his desire to one day be an NBA General Manager and the traits he believes are needed for that role. 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. #JohnWall #NBA #Wizards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 13, 20261 hr 8 min

Kent Matthes - Founder of Stadium Ventures & certified baseball agent

Kent Matthes, Founder of Stadium Ventures and certified MLBPA agent, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Matthes launched Stadium Ventures, a baseball agency, in March 2022 after working as an agent at CAA and WME. Before becoming an agent, Matthes was an All-American outfielder at Alabama, where he led the country in home runs. He played professionally up to Triple-A with the Rockies and A's and was on both teams' 40-man rosters. We discuss the current state of MLB, the potential impact of a lockout in MLB, how Matthes does his job as an agent and how Matthes has built his baseball agency. 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 Mizzen and Main, the Official Apparel Partner of Sports Business Radio. Visit www.mizzenandmain.com to see Mizzen and Main's Fall collection. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #MLB #Agent #Baseball #Negotiating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5, 202653 min

Catie Griggs - Baltimore Orioles - President of Business Operations

Catie Griggs, Baltimore Orioles President of Business Operations, joins Sports Business Radio. Griggs was named the first female President of the Orioles in 2024. Prior to that, Griggs was the President of Business Operations of the Seattle Mariners and Chief Business Officer of the Atlanta United. Griggs discusses the business of the Orioles including the Camden Yards experience, she offers useful best practices for other organizations and she discusses the lessons she has learned over the course of her career thus far. 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. #MLB #Orioles #CatieGriggs #WomeninSports  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 29, 202653 min

Dan Fouts - Pro Football Hall of Fame QB, San Diego Chargers

Dan Fouts, Pro Football Hall of Fame QB from the San Diego Chargers and longtime broadcaster, joins Sports Business Radio. Fouts reflects on his first-ballot HOF NFL career playing QB for the high-powered Chargers offense and he also discusses his work on Monday Night Football alongside Al Michaels and comedian Dennis Miller.  HBO Original Documentary and NFL Films Production, has created the documentary MILLER NIGHT FOOTBALL, which chronicles comedian Dennis Miller’s unlikely stint in the “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth in 2000, alongside veteran sportscaster Al Michaels and Dan Fouts. The film debuts on Tuesday, September 29 (9:00-9:40 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. 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. #DanFouts #Chargers #NFL #MNF #DennisMiller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 22, 20261 hr 8 min

Dr. Stacy Sims, PhD, Researcher, Scientist, Expert on Female Physiology & Training

Dr. Stacy Sims, PhD (@DrStacySims)., Researcher, Scientist, Expert on Female Physiology and Training, Entrepreneur and Author (ROAR and Next Level) joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth discussion about seeing sports and training through the eyes of the female lens.  From building women’s sports teams and women’s performance centers to training and diet methods, to the language that is used in and around women’s sports organizations, Dr. Sims helps us better understand how "women are not small men” and that every decision should be made thinking of the women’s perspective first. We also explore training, diet and body changes for teen girl athletes, young women athletes and adult women athletes. 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. #WomeninSports #DrStacySims #Training #WomensHealth  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 15, 202659 min

Scout Bassett - Paralympian track & field athlete, Author, Speaker & Investor

Scout Bassett (@ScoutBassett), Paralympian track and field athlete, Author, Speaker and Investor joins Sports Business Radio to share her remarkable story of resilience.  Born in China and raised in an orphanage before being adopted and finding her way to the United States, Scout transformed personal adversity into a lifelong mission to uplift others. As president of the Women’s Sports Foundation and founder of the Scout Bassett Fund, she champions equity, disability inclusion, and access for underrepresented athletes worldwide.  In recognition of her trailblazing impact and leadership, Scout was named UCLA’s 2025 Young Alumnus of the Year—one of the university’s highest honors for recent graduates. Her memoir, "Lucky Girl", chronicles the resilience and strength behind her success—from overcoming early trauma to standing tall on the world’s biggest athletic and advocacy stages. This is an inspiring story that you won’t want to miss. 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. #Paralympics  #athlete #ScoutBassett #Investor #advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 8, 20261 hr 5 min

Zach Leonsis - Monumental Sports & Entertainment President of Media & New Enterprises

Zach Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment President of Media and New Enterprises joins Sports Business Radio to share insights on the $1B renovation of Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. as well as the rise of the three teams owned by MSE - the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA) and Washington Mystics (WNBA). From superstar Alex Ovechkin returning for his 22nd season (all with the Capitals), to the Wizards drafting of AJ Dybantsa with the #1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, to the Mystics heading to the WNBA playoffs, there is lots of excitement in D.C. about the future. 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. #DC #MonumentalSports #Caps #Wizards #Mystics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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