Business of Sports: NFL Business Podcast

This week, Andrew talks with Andrew Cooper, a Cross Country/Track & Field athlete at Cal. Cooper is a leader of the #WeAreUnited movement, empowering college athletes to unite for safety reforms with an ultimate goal of creating a college football player’s association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Andrew 'Rants' on the NFL/NFLPA agreement ie, the Covid CBA (2:48), The NFL Opt-Out deadline (13:49), economics over health (19:34), & the empowerment of college athletes (22:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's podcast, Andrew gives an NFL update on Covid -19 including: - The NFL & NFLPA Agreement & how the salary cap will be affected in 2021 & beyond. (2:19) - Opt-Outs (7:42) -Positive Player tests (12:17) -The voluntary opt-out stipend (14:52) - High Risk opt-outs (17:51) - The lack of competitive balance in 2020 (20:32) Don’t miss out on today’s sponsor DRAFT KINGS Download the DraftKin...

Liz Clarke, columnist for the Washington Post joins Andrew on this week's Business Of Sports podcast. She details the problems throughout the Redskins organization including: Daniel Snyder's ownership/leadership, minority owners wanting out, the culture that led to sexual harassment, & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL Guard Geoff Schwartz talks with Andrew on this week's podcast about being a jewish NFL player, DeSean Jackson's anti semitic comments, & the reaction of others to Jackson's social media post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Andrew 'Rants' on many of the key stories in sports, including: the labor negotiations between the NFL & NFLPA, why the Patrick Mahomes deal is too 'Team Friendly,' DeSean Jackson's anti-semitic comments, a new team name in Washington, & the Ivy League postponing all fall sports until the spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Network & WFAN contributor Jon Heyman joins Andrew this week to discuss the negotiations between MLB & the MLBPA. Also, Andrew's 'Rant' of the week focuses on Cam Newton's signing in New England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author/Psychologist Maria Konnikova talks with Andrew about her latest book, "The Biggest Bluff." She talks about her quest to learn poker and eventually play in the WSOP. They discuss risk taking, setbacks, how to read people, & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alejandro Bedoya, the captain of the Philadelphia Union joins Andrew this week to talk about Major League Soccer's health & safety protocols as they restart their season. They also discuss the MLS labor negotiations, the overall state of soccer in America, his activism, & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN/NPR contributor Howard Bryant is this week's guest on the Business of Sports. He & Andrew talk about race, race in America, & race in sports. Howard offers a real insight to why this moment in time is different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Andrew speaks emotionally about race, specifically his experiences growing up as well as this time in Green Bay. Also, he talks about the state of Baseball and the likelihood of it returning (or not returning). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Andrew turns the table and is interviewed by former Raiders exec Amy Trask. This wide ranging interview consists of personal life, advice for getting into the sports business, who is looking out for college athletes, the relationship between the NFL & NFLPA, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Andrew talks with animal rights attorney Carney Anne Nasser about Netflix's 'Tiger King' & the legal issues related to big cat ownership/wildlife trafficking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Andrew continues his interview with Michael Jordan's agent David Falk. They discuss the Harvey Gantt senate race, specifically Michael's reluctance to endorse Gantt & his alleged quip, "Republicans buy sneakers too." They also dive into MJ's charitable efforts, his gambling, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew speaks with his former boss & mentor David Falk about "The Last Dance" documentary, his relationship with Michael Jordan, the early years of MJ's career, his relationships with college coaches (John Thompson, Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski), the evolution of the 'Air Jordan' brand, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tulane Law professor Gabe Feldman joins Andrew on this week's podcast to talk about the latest discussions around NCAA athletes profiting from their name, image, & likeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Brandt shares his thoughts on the Packers drafting Jordan Love. This bonus Business Of Sports podcast compares Green Bay's decision to draft Aaron Rodgers back in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL QB prospects Stephen Montez & Cole McDonald are this week's guest with Andrew. They talk about their draft prep, working out with Joe Burrow, the combine, & Covid-19, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Ohio State teammates Austin Mack & Jordan Fuller join Andrew on this week's podcast. They discuss the quick turnaround after the Fiesta Bowl straight into their draft prep, the combine, working out during the quarantine, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Agent Buddy Baker lost both of his parent to Covid-19 within 6 minutes of each other. Buddy joins Andrew on a bonus episode of the Business Of Sports to talk about his loss & the fund he set up in their memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Andrew checks in with NFL draft prospects Nigel Kilby & Darnay Holmes. They discuss their preparations for the NFL Draft, not being able to workout for teams, staying home during Covid-19, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew goes in depth on the shutdown of the sports world talking about layoffs, MLB's preemptive agreement with the MLBPA, Force Majeure, who's most vulnerable in college sports, the NFL's business as usual stance, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney Richard Giller specializes in sports event cancelations, loss of value insurance for college & pro athletes, & disability claims. Richard joins Andrew this week to discuss the various legal issues in the sports world as it relates to the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew 'rants' about life without sports, the passage of the NFL's CBA, Free Agency (specifically Tom Brady), & more on this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew & Ross debate the pros & cons of the proposed 2020 NFL CBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices