The Joe Pomp Show

Steve Pagliuca is the former co-chairman of Bain Capital ($165 billion in AUM) and the current owner of the Boston Celtics (NBA) and Atalanta BC (s A). We discuss the negotiation process behind buying an NBA team, how he values the world's most prominent sports assets, the future of media rights deals, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

The Tour de France is one of the world's most challenging sporting events. So today's podcast will cover everything you need to know, from its 100+ year history and layout to the millions in prize money and sponsorships that each cyclist and team collect. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

The European Football youth academy system is super complex. The world's biggest clubs are recruiting kids as young as 8 years old, promising them elite training and a chance to earn millions as a professional. So today's podcast breaks down how these academies work, what a typical schedule might look like, and the slim chances these players have at actually going pro. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast,...

Thousands of professional athletes globally make millions of dollars annually in salary. But what happens when things go wrong? Injuries occur, of course. And some players just don't perform their best for the entire contract length. So today's episode runs through the unique world of athlete insurance, including how it works and specific case studies of athletes who have benefited financially fro...

Formula 1 is one of the world's fastest-growing sports. The business was purchased by Liberty Media in 2016 for $4.4 billion. They are now doing nearly $3 billion in annual revenue alone, and Formula 1's stock price is 275% since the acquisition. But rather than talk about Liberty Media specifically. Today's episode showcases how some of the sport's most prominent brands are leveraging the sport's...

Michael Jordan shocked the sports world last week when he announced that he was selling his controlling stake in the Charlotte Hornets at a $3 billion valuation. So today's podcast breaks down how Michael Jordan acquired the team for pennies on the dollar, why they have performed so poorly on the court, and how he's set to make more money on this one deal than his 40-year partnership with Nike. En...

The Las Vegas Golden Knights just won the Stanley Cup, reaching the mountaintop of the NHL in just six seasons of existence. So today we'll take a look at the business of the Golden Knights, including how the organization built a consistent contender from scratch and why their valuation has doubled ($500M to $1B) virtually overnight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Los Angeles Country Club is hosting this week’s US Open golf tournament — and it's also one of the world’s most secretive golf clubs. So today's podcast breaks down everything you need to know, including why they don't allow celebrity members, their $250,000 initiation fees, their 1,000+ rule book, and the two laws implemented to help them save $80 million per year on taxes. Enjoy! Hosted by Simpl...

Big League Advantage is an investment firm that provides athletes with cash payments in exchange for a percentage of future earnings. The company has raised over $400 million and signed deals with several big-name athletes, so today’s podcast breaks down everything you need to know about how their business works and why more than 500 athletes have agreed to these deals. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast...

Today's episode is broken into two parts: 1) A financial breakdown of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new indoor golf league TGL and 2) an exclusive interview with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who purchased the first team in TGL with tennis legend (and his wife) Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Lionel Messi shocked the sports world this week, officially announcing his intent to join Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer. So today's podcast breaks down everything you need to know, including the events that led Messi to choose MLS over Barcelona and Saudi, the unique clauses in his contract that could make him $1B+, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Today's episode breaks down the recently announced merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf. We discuss how the deal got done, what it means for the players, how it might impact other sports, and why Saudi Arabia might just be getting started. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain — and has also become a huge business. So today’s newsletter breaks down everything you need to know, including why the mountain has become so popular, the crazy amount of money each person spends on the trip, how much the Sherpas are making, and why it has become a $100 million-plus cash cow for the local government. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Today's episode starts by breaking down the $250 million business behind the French Open, including its history, TV ratings, prize money, and more. Joe then walks through Monty Williams new $78.5 million with the Detroit Pistons, Shannon Sharpe's decision to leave FS1 (and Skip Bayless), and Minnesota's plan to save taxpayers $277 million on US Bank Stadium. Listen, subscribe, share, and enjoy! TI...

Today's episode starts by breaking down the 2023 NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. Joe then discusses the financial impact behind Bob Myer's decision to leave the Golden State Warriors, the unique deal that might eventually bring Lionel Messi to MLS, and why Mark Zuckerberg's Murph workout time might be believable. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00: Intro 1:22: NBA Finals Preview...

The first part of today's episode breaks down how Conor McGregor conquered the UFC, making $600 million from a sport that is notorious for its low pay. Then the second part of this episode is an exclusive interview with Audie Attar. Audie is the Founder and President of Paradigm Sports Management, where he helps McGregor (and several other athletes) negotiate contracts, launch businesses, and clos...

Today's podcast breaks down four topics: 1) The $200 million-plus financials behind Luton Town's promotion to the Premier League, 2) A (business) recap of the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco GP, 3) How Colorado made $200,000 in profit at this year's Spring Game, and 4) The new details behind the Oakland A's new stadium in Las Vegas. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS 0:00: Intro 1:22: Luton Town's $200M promotion 21:3...

Andrew Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and one of the sharpest minds in sports business today. We discuss Roger Goodell's upcoming contract extension, Tom Brady's ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, Amazon's request to flex Thursday Night Football, Green Bay's bid to host the 2025 NFL Draft, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I'm a member of Andrew's Sports Business League (SB...

Today's podcast breaks down three topics: 1) How the Monaco Grand Prix became F1's most famous (and expensive) race, 2) The routine that has made Clayton Kershaw one of MLB's most consistent pitchers, and 3) Michael Jordan's new $3 million hypercar gets delivered. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Today's podcast breaks down three topics: 1) The data behind MLB's rule changes and its impact on attendance, viewership, and revenue. 2) The growth of the Mercedes Formula 1 team and their new $85 million silicon valley-style campus. 3) How Green Bay landed the right to host the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Today's podcast breaks down two topics: 1) The economics behind Major League Soccer's new $500 million expansion team in San Diego and 2) A recap of the PGA Championship, including the financial impact for Brooks Koepka and Michael Block. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode breaks down two topics: 1. Fanatics' recent $150 million acquisition of PointsBet's U.S. business and 2. YouTube TV's crash and the bifurcation of media rights. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Angelo Keely is the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company. We talk about the science behind Amino Acids, why building muscle is so important, the future of medicine, and more. Enjoy! Ps. If you want to try Kion, go to  www.getkion.com/joepomp  and use code JOEPOMP at checkout for 20% off Kion Aminos, or 10% off all other products. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Today's podcast breaks down Pat McAfee's eight-figure deal with ESPN and the financial details behind Francis Ngannou's decision to leave the UFC for the PFL. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's podcast breaks down three topics: 1) The fascinating economics behind Topgolf's $3 billion business, 2) Why Ja Morant's upcoming suspension will cost him more than $100 million in salary and endorsements, and 3) The details behind the NFL's decision to sell its first exclusive streamed playoff game to Peacock for $110 million. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...