Sport Industry Group

The Game Plan: Inside the Business of Sport

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The podcast for anyone that’s interested in the business of sport!  Each week we will give you a quick overview of the business behind a major sporting event or trending topic from the world of sport. You can expect to see a few longer-form interviews and discussions thrown into the mix now and again too.  Agree or disagree with anything? Any topics that we should be covering?? Send us your thoughts!  Hosts:  Dylan Pugh - Managing Director at Sport Industry Group.  Radha Balani - Managing Partner at Think Beyond, the global sports consultancy that drives business through purpose.  Producer: An...

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Sport Industry Group

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Sports

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www.sportindustry.biz

Latest episode

May 14, 2026

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Episodes

PDC World Darts Championship: Have Sky and Matchroom hit the bullseye? 20.12.2024

This week, Dylan and RB weigh in on this year's edition of the showpiece event, the 'Luke Littler effect', and the growth of darts in recent years. Follow us on @sportindustry

Mental health in football: Marvin Sordell shares his story 13.12.2024

This week, Dylan is joined by former Premier League footballer Marvin Sordell to reflect on his playing career, battles with mental health, and founding his production company ONEIGHTY... Follow us on @sportindustry

Fists, Fury, and the Undisputed 05.12.2024

In the buildup to the second fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Dylan and RB weigh in on the highly anticipated heavyweight matchup, and the commercial growth of boxing. Follow us on @sportindustry

How Nielsen is powering the globalisation of sports 28.11.2024

This week, Dylan is joined by Andy Milnes, Market Leader UK & Ireland at Nielsen Sports, to reflect on how the analytics giant is helping drive the globalisation of sports. Follow us on @sportindustry

Why Formula 1 is going all in on Las Vegas 22.11.2024

Ahead of Sunday's Las Vegas Grand Prix, Dylan and RB look ahead to the second edition of the race, and reflect on Formula 1's bid to cash in on Sin City's growing sports market. Follow us on @sportindustry

The Wave: A slice of the ocean becoming the UK's new home of surfing 14.11.2024

This week, Dylan speaks with The Wave CEO Hazel Geary to reflect on the inland surfing park's mission to promote activity and sustainability. Follow us on @sportindustry

Serena Williams off the court: Earnings, endorsements, and business ventures 07.11.2024

This week, RB and Dylan reflect on the business profile of women's tennis icon Serena Williams, including her own companies, personal endorsements, charity work, and investments. Follow us on @sportindustry

Celebrity ownership in football: Ed Sheeran, Tom Brady, & Deadpool 31.10.2024

Dylan and RB are back to reflect on some of the recent celebrities who have invested in English football clubs, from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham takeover, to Ed Sheeran's investment in his boyhood club Ipswich Town. Follow us on @sportindustry

MLB: World Series and the most lucrative contracts in sport 24.10.2024

This week, Dylan and RB discuss all things related to the MLB, ahead of the 2024 World Series. They discuss the very different media rights structure vs other US leagues, the recent rule changes to bring in a younger audience and the enormous contracts that the star players have. Follow us on @sportindustry

NBA: how Sportradar is revolutionising the league's fan engagement 22.10.2024

This week, Dylan is joined by Patrick Mostboeck, SVP of Fan Engagement at Sportradar, to discuss how the sports technology and data giant is helping elevate the fan experience for the NBA.  Follow us on @sportindustry

The NFL touches down in London: Will the city ever have its own team? 10.10.2024

This week, Dylan is joined by Sport Industry Group's in-house NFL aficionado, Rory Jones, to discuss the NFL's 2024 London Games. Follow us on @sportindustry

The uncertain future of British basketball 04.10.2024

Dylan and RB weigh in on the launch of the new Super League Basketball division, after the former British Basketball League had its license terminated by the British Basketball Federation earlier this year. Follow us on @sportindustry

Rio Ferdinand Interview: Brand deals, YouTube, and life after football 27.09.2024

This week, Dylan is joined by Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, who offers his own perspective on player endorsement deals, the evolving world of social media and behind the scenes content, and life after football. Check out his new media platform, Rio Ferdinand Presents, here: https://www.rioferdinandpresents.com/ Follow us on @sportindustry

What's next for Premiership Rugby? 20.09.2024

This week, Dylan and RB are back to discuss the current state of elite men's rugby union in England, and consider how the Premiership is shaping up ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Follow us on @sportindustry

What to make of the new Champions League format 13.09.2024

This week, Dylan is joined by Ear to the Ground's Chief Innovation Officer Owen Laverty to reflect on the Champions League's new format, as well as the sports marketing agency's work with UEFA. Follow us on @sportindustry

NFL: Private investment, the world's first $10bn team, and more 06.09.2024

After last night's opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, Dylan and RB discuss all things NFL, including private equity ownership, the Dallas Cowboys' $10.1m valuation, and eye-watering broadcasting deals. Follow us on @sportindustry

A new era for the WSL 30.08.2024

This week, Dylan and RB discuss all things WSL, including the impact of the WPLL, which will take over the governance of the league from the 2024/25 season. As ever, our latest episode will also take a deep dive into the commercial outlook of the WSL, as it enters a new era. Follow us on @sportindustry

All you need to know about the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 23.08.2024

In this week's episode, Dylan and RB discuss all things related to the upcoming Paralympics. Follow us on @sportindustry

Premier League Returns: Transfers, Broadcast Deals & VAR 16.08.2024

Ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season of the Premier League, RB & Dylan discuss the upcoming changes to the league this year - from its new TV rights deal and sponsors, to the transfer window and VAR!  Let us know your thoughts on this episode!  Hosted by: Dylan Pugh Radha Balani Follow us on @sportindustry

Michael Johnson's GST: Changing the game for track athletes 09.08.2024

Olympic legend Michael Johnson recently revealed plans for Grand Slam Track, a brand new track league set for launch in May 2025. For this week's episode, Sport Industry Group caught up with the four-time gold medallist to discuss his vision for GST, the league's commercial model, and his ambition to change the sport. Hosted by Dylan Pugh & Radha Balani Produced by Rory Jones Follow...

The Premier League's PSR: Breaches, appeals, and transfer deals 02.08.2024

This week, Dylan and RB discuss the Premier League's Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR). Tune in to hear about how clubs are faring financially, who has the most creative accountants, and which ones have some troubled waters ahead. Follow us on @sportindustry

Paris 2024: All you need to know about this summer's Olympic Games 26.07.2024

In today's episode, Dylan and RB reflect on the commercial outlook for this summer's Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as discussing whether athletes should be paid, and how this year's Games can change the game for sustainability in sports. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit follow to receive future episodes, taking you inside the business of sport. Hosts:  Dylan Pugh - Managi...

How The Hundred is diversifying cricket’s audience 19.07.2024

Our very first episode - where we tell you all you need to know about the upcoming new season of The Hundred! We will be paying particular attention to the impact it has had commercially for the ECB, and the effect it has had in both growing and diversifying cricket's audience.  Please hit follow to receive future episodes and a 5* rating would really help us!  Hosts:  Dylan Pugh - Managing D...

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