Sports Business Take

We're back! Today we discuss the NBA's proposal to have a European league. This would have 8-10 teams and could involve some Euroleague teams. We discuss the rationale behind making this move as well as the potential implications of what it could mean for basketball internationally.

Today we discuss the massive success that was the newly created 4 nations tournament by the NHL to replace their all star game. We discuss the state of all star games across major American sports and how we would improve them. We also discuss Manchester United laying off 400 workers and their financial struggles.

Superbowl 59 has come and gone and the Philadelphia eagles are Super Bowl champions. Hear from us why this Super Bowl was significant in terms of viewership as well as a discussion on Super Bowl ads.

We've finally reached 50 episodes! Today we discuss the world shaking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers that included Anthony Davis, a potential NBA and WNBA all star collaboration, and which name we think the Utah Hocke Club Should choose!

Exclusive look at the ban of Tik Tok, whether it could be sold to an american owner, and how it will impact the social media landscape overall, including how it will affect creators and sports teams.

On episode 48 we discuss how successful the NFL's Christmas Day games on Netflix were and what this means for the sports media landscape going forward. We also talk about the league minimum program that has been inserted in tennis over the past year and why it is so meaningful for the future of the sport.

Holiday episode! We reflect on 2024 both for the podcast and everything we have been able to accomplish this year. We also dicuss some of our goals and things we are looking forward to moving into the new year.

What a week in sports! Juan Soto signed the biggest contract in sports history, the first edition of the 12 team college football playoff bracket was released, and we talk about interesting storylines from this year's MLS cup.

Today we catch up on what's been going on in our lives since the last episode and discuss Clemson's New Name, Image, and likeness strategy of creating a front office, and how it could impact the future of college sports.

On Episode 44 we discuss the announcement of the First Women's Pro Baseball League since the 1940's and the Savannah Bananas launching their own 6 team, 60 game season championship league in 2026. Throughout both topics we discuss how they can be successful and why these leagues matter.

Cathal Conlon is the Vice President of the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. We were thrilled to discuss the Revolution's marketing strategies and how they relate to their fans, how the club has evolved since he has worked there, and Major League Soccer as a whole.

Today's we discuss Tom Brady's new ownership in the Las Vegas Raiders and how it conflicts with his announcing job, the launch of Boston Nation FC in the NWSL and what they could've done better, and why the Athletic chose to partner with Fubo.

Today we discuss the potential sale of 10% of the Miami Dolphins to a private equity firm and the impact of private equity firms ownership in sports franchises as well as the UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka and his NIL situation. We discuss how this situation could impact NIL policy and industry thinking for years to come.

We talk with Calvin Christoforo, Broadcast and media relations coordinator with the Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A affiliate of the Minnesota twins). We talk with Calvin about elements of broadcasting, radio, viewing, and being a Mainer!

Today we catch up on what we've been doing and talk about Alex Morgan's retirement game and streaming of women's soccer. We also mentioned the first weekend of the NFL and their Brazil game.

Today we go in depth about the new features Youtube TV have added to their NFL Sunday Ticket offerings, including the ability to pair your fantasy team with your TV to see it on screen while watching. We go over why this is an innovative idea as well as discuss the direction of streaming services and viewing.

Bob Tewksbury is a former MLB pitcher, playing 13 seasons with 6 different organizations. He also is a practicing mental skills coach and Sports psychologist, and author of the book Ninety Percent Mental We talk to him about the nuances of sports psychology, techniques he uses with athletes and much more!

We're back after a couple weeks off! We catch you up on what we've been up to and talk about the implementation of the Automated strike zone into next years MLB spring training as well as mention various aspects of the 2024 Paris Olympics!

Today we catch you up on what's been going on in our lives over the last few weeks, talk about a hypothetical business problem and come up with solutions, and talk about who has the best chicken sandwich, watch to find out more!

We're back! After two weeks off we let everyone know what we've been up to, and then get into some discussion on the NBA Finals viewership levels as well as everything going on with the Euros right now, including the automated offsides!

Today we start off by giving a few updates about each of our summers, and then get into the NCAA and division one schools newfound ability to pay college athletes as the result of a court ruling, and the many questions that come along with that.

Today we talk about Perfect game baseball, an organization that hosts high school tournamnents, and their approach to NIL rights, and give some suggestions for changes.

Today is Zach's 21st Birthday! In addition to celebrating that we talk about in the Premier League, Wolverhampton's motion to get rid of the virtual assistant referee. We also discuss WNBA's streaming of 20 games through Meta headsets.

Today we talk about Spain's top soccer league La Liga's plans to play some international games here in the US before the 2026 World Cup as well as the Olympics current and future use of AI in making their product better for fans and athletes alike, and how AI could translate into and effect youth sports.

Don't worry, the Podcast will continue! Both of us will be leaving Saint Joes after this semester. It's a bittersweet day as we sign off in person from Saint Joes. Hear our thoughts on what our time here has meant to us.