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Business of Sports: NFL Business Podcast

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The only podcast of its kind, Andrew Brandt spent a decade each as both a player agent and as Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and is now a weekly columnist at TheMMQB.com and the Director the Moorad Center for Sports Law at Villanova University. Brandt will pull back the curtain on the inner workings of sports with league and team executives, agents, lawyers, CEOs and other top sports professionals.

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NFL Business

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Jeremi Duru & Jim Rooney 11.01.2022

Jeremy Duru, American University's Washington College of Law & Jim Rooney, son of Dan Rooney discuss the Rooney Rule on this week's podcast with Andrew Brandt specifically: The history of the Rooney Rule 6:12 The evolution the Rooney Rule 8:52 Avoiding the sham hiring process 16:47 Will the Rooney rule protect coaches from being fired? 26:33 The 2022 NFL head coach hiring cycle 29:24 Diversity hir...

Brandt's Rants: Omicron in NFL, Voter Bias, Antonio Brown, & the Wonderlic 06.01.2022

This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew 'Rants' on... The revised NFL quarantine mandates for Omicron 2:15 Hub Arkush's comments about Aaron Rodgers & voter bias 6:00 Antonio Brown 9:35 The problems with the Washington Football Team & FedEx Field 13:52 The evolution of Fanatics 18:40 John Madden's passing 21:21 The demise of the Wonderlic test 24:30 Novak Djokovic vs. the Australian Open 27:15...

Andrew Brandt's Top 10 Business of Sports Stories From 2021 27.12.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew reveals his Top 10 Sports Business stories from 2021 including: Jon Gruden 1:14 The Rams vs St. Louis lawsuit 4:20 Aaron Rodgers status in Green Bay 6:46 COVID "immunizations" vs "vaccinations" 8:39 COVID Protocols in the NFL 10:44 Deshaun Watson 14:07 The Rams 'Win Now' approach 16:32 The Urban Meyer Era in Jacksonville 19:00 Salary Cap / NFL Team Spend...

Brandt's Rants: Omicron in Pro Sports 23.12.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew Brand 'Rants' on the following top sports business stories of the week including... The Omicron COVID variant in NBA & NHL (3:22) Omicron in the NFL (8:22) Why Rutgers was chosen to replace Texas A&M in the Gator Bowl (12:20) Why MLB salaries were down over 4% in 2021 (17:52) Connect with the Pod Sports Business League: https://andrewbrandt.clickfunnels....

NY Times Matt Futterman re: Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai 13.12.2021

Matt Futterman from the New York Times talks with Andrew about Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis star for whom there is great concern about her safety. They discuss... Peng Shuai's background as one of the most famous athletes in China 3:47 Her sexual abuse claim from a Chinese government official 7:14 Chinese government surveillance of the internet 9:35 WTA's critic of the Chinese government & threa...

The MLB Lockout with Sports Econonist Andrew Zimbalist 06.12.2021

Andrew Zimbalist, Smith College Professor of Economics & Baseball expert sits down with Andrew Brandt on this week's Business Of Sports podcast to talk about Major League Baseball's lockout, specifically: The acrimony between the players and owners (manipulation of service time) (6:02) How the lockout is a negotiation ploy (9:05) The future uncertainty of TV/Streaming Revenues (15:00) Free Agency...

Washington University Sports Economist: Patrick Rishe 01.12.2021

Patrick Rishe, Sports Economist / Sports Law professor from Washington University in St. Louis joins Andrew Brandt on this week's podcast to talk about the College Football coaching carousel (Brian Kelly to LSU & Lincoln Riley to USC) & the impact of Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL). They also discuss the $790M St. Louis NFL settlement & why Patrick thinks it was a good deal for the city of St. Louis...

Brandt's Rants: The St. Louis NFL Settlement 24.11.2021

This week on the Business of Sports podcast, Andrew 'Rants' on.... The St. Louis settlement with the NFL (2:38) NBC Sports $2.7B deal with the English Premier League (12:28 ) Paying College athletes outside of NIL (15:17) Taysom Hill's new contract with the New Orleans Saints (20:57) Connect with the Pod Website:  https://www.andrew-brandt.com Andrew’s Sunday Seven Newsletter: https://www.andrew-b...

Brandt's Rants: Packers Stock Sale, Gruden Lawsuit, & MLB CBA Negotiations 16.11.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports podcast, Andrew Brandt goes in-depth on the hottest Sports Business topics including: The Green Bay Packers Stock Sale (2:16) Jon Gruden's lawsuit (13:52 MLB CBA Negotiations (20:35) Connect with the Pod Website:  https://www.andrew-brandt.com Andrew’s Sunday Seven Newsletter: https://www.andrew-brandt.com/sunday-seven Twitter: @AndrewBrandt Instragram: @AndrewB...

Brandt's Rants: Aaron Rodgers Violating COVID Protocol 09.11.2021

This week is a "Brandt's Rants" edition of the Business Of Sports podcast focusing on Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID, the difference between vaccinated & immunized, & breaking NFL COVID Protocols (2:19). Andrew also talks about Henry Ruggs being released by the Las Vegas Raiders following the deadly DUI (18:35), and the NFL "Extraction Theory" (24:02). Connect with the Pod Website:  http...

Brandt's Rants: NFL Trade Deadline & Roger Goodell's Salary 03.11.2021

This week is a 'Brants's Rants' edition of the Business Of Sports podcast. Andrew 'Rants' on... Why the NFL Trade Deadline is a dud (2:33) No trade for Deshaun Watson (7:42) Von Miller's trade to the Rams (10:49) Roger Goodell's Salary (16:36) Connect with the Pod Website:  https://www.andrew-brandt.com Andrew’s Sunday Seven Newsletter: https://www.andrew-brandt.com/sunday-seven Twitter: @AndrewBr...

Lack of Transparency at the Washington Football Team 27.10.2021

Former Washington Football Team employees Emily Applegate & Rachel Engleson join Andrew Brandt on a bonus episode of the Business Of Sports podcast. Emily & Rachel share their harassment experiences with the team and... Why they didn't file a complaint with Human Resources (8:32) Interactions (or lack of) with Dan Snyder (14:33) Participation in Beth Wilkinson's investigation (16:48) The lack of a...

Lisa Banks: Attorney Representing Former WFT Employees 26.10.2021

Lisa Banks, attorney at Katz, Marshall, & Banks represents former WFT employees. She joins Andrew on this week's podcast to talk about the NFL's sexual misconduct / harassment investigation against the Washington Football Team specifically: Who she is representing & why (5:00) Allegations against Daniel Snyder (14:06) Why there is no written report of the allegations (15:22) Who may have leaked th...

Malcolm Jenkins: Ownership in Premier League's Burnley Football Club 20.10.2021

This week, Andrew welcomes back New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins. They discuss Malcolm's ownership investment in the Premier League's 'Burnley Football Club' (9:14), how active he will be day-to-day (12:19), & other other pro athletes with similar investments (13:58). Malcolm also talks about the NFL's handling of social justice, (19:22), his reaction to the Jon Gruden emails (22:17), & h...

Brandt's Rants: Jon Gruden, Ben Simmons, & Kyrie Irving 14.10.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew 'Rants' on... Jon Gruden's firing: why he's the sacrificial lamb, how it relates to DeMaurice Smith's NFLPA reelection, the Washington Football Team, &much more. (2:05) Ben Simmons rejoining the 76ers after Philadelphia withheld an $8.5M payment. (17:27) Kyrie Irving vs the New York vaccine mandate. (22:07) Connect with the Pod Website:  https://www.andr...

Brandt's Rants: Andrew's New NFL Gig, Urban Meyer, NBA Vaccinations 06.10.2021

This week it's a Brandt's Rants edition of the Business Of Sports . Andrew talks about... His new Thursday Night NFL gig with Twitch (3:11) The fallout from the Urban Meyer video (6:10) No mandatory NBA Player vaccinations (13:33) Connect with the Pod Website:  https://www.andrew-brandt.com Andrew’s Sunday Seven Newsletter: https://www.andrew-brandt.com/sunday-seven Twitter: @AndrewBrandt Instragr...

The Greenbrier's Greg Furlong 29.09.2021

The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia has been hosting NFL teams for training camp since 2014. Vice President of Sales & Event Services Greg Furlong sits down with Andrew on this week's podcast to talk about the evolution of the Greenbrier Sports Performance Center & Sean Payton's influence (2:48), the recruiting process for NFL teams (5:07), the financial impact of hosting teams at the resort (8...

Brandt's Rants: Lamar Jackson Negotiations, Aaron Rodgers Off Season Drama, & NBA player Leverage 22.09.2021

This week on the Business Of sports, AndrewBrandt 'Rants' on the following topics: Negotiating a contract without an agent is a bad idea for both Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (1:54) The Aaron Rodgers offseason drama was 100% media made. The leverage of NBA Superstars (16:37) Connect with the Pod Website:  https://www.andrew-brandt.com Andrew’s Sunday Seven Newsletter: https://www.andrew-...

Dave Zirin's New Book: The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World 14.09.2021

Andrew chats with author Dave Zirin about his new book, "The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World." They discuss the origin of the book & how it evolved during the 2020 protests. They also get into how Kaepernick's "Kneel" became a story & eventually a phenomenon, the 2018 NFL league 'try out," & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Brandt's 2021 NFL Business Predictions 09.09.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew Brandt makes his 2021 NFL Business predictions including: Whether or not the Tamps Bay Buccaneers repeat as Super Bowl Champions? (9:53) Deshaun Watson's playing time (11:24) An increase in NFL player vaccination % (13:13) The 3 teams set to improve (Panthers, Chargers, Eagles) (14:52) Aaron Rodgers MVP (17:44) Why we'll never see a 16 game NFL schedule...

Hiking Mount Everest in Utah 01.09.2021

Andrew Brandt reflects on his '29029 Everesting' challenge from last weekend with fellow hikers Matt Berthot, Nathan Mansfield, & event co founder Marc Hodulich. They discuss their motivation/personal reasons, fighting through pain, & much more on this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandt's Rants: Utah Challenge, Bills Stadium, & The Future of the NCAA 24.08.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports podcast, Andrew Brandt 'Rants' about: His upcoming '29029 Everesting' challenge. Andrew plans on hiking up Snow Basin 13 times in 36 hours, the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest! (1:40) Will the Buffalo Bills get public funding for a new stadium in Buffalo? (7:58) What is the future of the NCAA? With NIL and a conference 'Alliance,' does the NCAA become more...

Brandt's Rants: Rookie NFL QBs, NFL Uniform Sponsor Patches, NIL update 17.08.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew Brandt talks about: - The growing pains for Rookie NFL QBs & Andrew's bold predition when they become starters. (2:45) - Will the NFL become the next league to allow sponsored logo patches on uniforms? (10:10) - An update on Name, Image, & Likeness plus the future of the NCAA (14:11) * Interested in getting into the Business Of Sports? Join Andrew tonigh...

Brandt's Rants: Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson, & Dennis Schroder 12.08.2021

This week on the Business Of Sports, Andrew "Rants' on: - Josh Allen's new 'team friendly' contract with the Buffalo Bills (4:09) - Deshaun Watson in Texans camp (8:09) - Dennis Shroder's NBA Free Agency miscalculation (16:02) Interested in getting into the Business Of Sports? Join Andrew on Tuesday August 18th (8pm ET) for his webinar on how to start a career in the sports industry. (Click here f...

The Evander Kane Gambling Allegations 02.08.2021

This week Andrew Brandt talks with attorneys Dan Lust & Dan Wallach from the 'Conduct Detrimental' podcast. They discuss the the sports gambling/ tanking allegations brought against San Jose Sharks Evander Kane by his estranged wife Anna. linktr.ee/BusinessOfSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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