League Insights

Sports EN ↓ 6 episodes

Welcome to League Insights – this podcast explores trending topics in the sports economy through in-depth video essays and conversations with industry executives.

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The Exploitative Business Model of Boxing 08.05.2026 10:11

Boxing has produced some of the most iconic moments in sports history, but the business behind those moments is rarely talked about. Every major sport has built an infrastructure to protect its athletes, boxing never did, and the result has been exploitation.

Business of Sports Podcasting Interview w/ Kurt Benson 02.12.2025 23:15

In today's episode I sit down with Kurt Benson, founder of Tidal League, a media company specializing in sports & culture. They produce popular shows featuring NBA players like Out the Mud, Run Your Race, To the Baha, and more.

The NBA $77 Billion Media Deal Analysis 13.10.2025 7:49

In today's episode we analyze the NBA's new $77B media-rights deal set to take into effect this 2025-2026 season.

NBA Agent Interview - Managing Jimmy Butler and Media Narratives w/ Bernie Lee 29.09.2025 37:12

In today's episode I speak with NBA Agent Bernie Lee. We discuss his experiences managing Jimmy Butler, navigating the media, and more.

Private Equity in Basketball Interview w/ Jesse Silvertown 01.09.2025 18:17

In today's video, we explore private equity entering the college basketball world with Jesse Silvertown. Jesse Silvertown is the principal at Hesperus, a New York-based forensic M&A firm that works across private equity and sports. He previously was the CFO at a high-growth startup, and the sports, media and entertainment forensics co-chair at Ernst & Young.

NBA 2025’s Expansion Plan Interview w/ Howard Beck 05.08.2025 42:36

Today, we dive into the topic of NBA expansion with journalist, Howard Beck. Howard released an article this past February examining the challenges of expanding and the impact it has from a talent perspective.