SBJ Unpacks

Bill King, Eric Prisbell and John Lombardo discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and how the federal government’s emergency loan program can have an impact in the sports industry.

In this encore episode, Bill King speaks with Tom Farrey, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute's Sport & Society Program. They talk about the impact of a global pandemic on youth sports across the US.

John Ourand is joined by ESPN Vice President of Production Seth Markman to discuss the network’s NFL draft plans, coordinating with the NFL Network, and the innovation that ESPN is creating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill King revisits episode #16 of SBJ Unpacks. In it, King discusses how the coronavirus has impacted the facilities industry with Venue Solutions Group’s Russ Simons. Now that we’ve learned the importance of social distancing, what will it take to get us back to cheering side by side? And what might a return to “normal” look like?

Bret McCormick is joined by Mark Ein, owner of the Citi Open tennis tournament and esports team the Washington Justice. They discuss the Citi Open this summer, whether tennis fairs better than other sports without a live audience, and how esports has grown in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bill King revisits one of the first episodes of SBJ Unpacks featuring crisis management and pandemic planning consultant Regina Phelps, founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions.

Bill King is joined by Michael Smith to discuss how collegiate athletes and the NCAA comes back on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill King is joined by Jon Stainer, Managing Director of North America for Nielsen Sports. They discuss recent data explaining how consumers are spending their time during stay-at-home orders, and how consumers perceive brands and teams during these trying times.

As Major League Baseball eyes a potential return in Arizona, Bill King and Eric Prisbell examine the potential and pitfalls of a path back for MLB.

During the coronavirus pandemic, it seems all communication is crisis communication. Bill King speaks with communications consultant and attorney Matthew Hiltzik about how to talk to fans, staff, sponsors, and each other during an unprecedented, and unpredictable, global crisis.

Bill King is joined by Tom McMillen, the former NBA player and US Congressman who now heads Lead1, the association of Division 1 athletic directors. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on college athletic departments and college athletes now scattered far and wide.

Bill King and Dev Pathik, Founder and CEO of Sports Facilities Advisory, discuss how the COVID-19 quarantine has shut down not only professional and collegiate sports, but the youth sports world as well, and the impact that has had on youth sports facilities.

Bret McCormick and professional tennis player Noah Rubin discuss the heavy toll COVID-19 has taken on the tennis world, how the Wimbledon cancellation could be a sign of more to come, and how Rubin has had to adapt to the pandemic.

Terry Lefton is joined by Tony Ponturo, CEO of Management Group and former Vice President of Global Media, Sports and Entertainment Marketing at Anheuser-Busch. The two discuss the impact of the coronavirus on brand marketing in sports.

What happens to a team’s sales force when the games stop, and there’s no way of knowing when they’ll start again. Bill King speaks with Aspire Group founder and chairman Bernie Mullin about the outbreak’s impact on the economic lifeblood of pro teams and college programs.

Bill King is joined by Olympics consultant Terrence Burns. The two discuss how the Olympics can pick up their pieces and gear up for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.

As live sports are on hold, iRacing is starting from the front row. Bill King is joined by Scott Warfield, NASCAR’s Managing Director of Gaming, to talk about the bold approach the racing league is taking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill King chats with NBA agent Mark Bartelstein about how athletes are adjusting to life without sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill King sits down with Jim Kahler, Executive Director of the Center of Sports Administration at Ohio University, to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on distance learning in sports management.

Bill King discusses how the coronavirus has impacted the facilities industry with Venue Solutions Group’s Russ Simons. Now that we’ve learned the importance of social distancing, what will it take to get us back to cheering side by side? And what might a return to “normal” look like?

Bill King and Ben Fischer discuss the rapid movement behind the potential postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including today's comments by IOC member Dick Pound, and what a postponement would actually mean for those involved in the Games.

This weekend, millions will wake up with no place to take their kids. No game. No practice. No tournament. Bill King speaks with Tom Farrey, executive director of the Aspen Institute's Sport & Society Program, about the impact of a global pandemic on youth sports on this episode of SBJ Unpacks.

Bill King interviews Mikaela Whitman, partner at Pasich LLP. The two discuss the insurance impacts on current events and what the insurance market will look like when events resume.

Bill King is joined by Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill, to discuss COVID-19’s impact on sports betting.