The Joe Pomp Show

Zak Brown is the CEO of McLaren Racing. We discuss what it takes to run a Formula 1 team, the qualities that all great drivers have, the growth of the sport, how he works with marketing partners, his biggest regrets, and more. 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 two topics: (1) The economics and details behind the Toronto Blue Jay's $300 million stadium renovation and (2) Connor Bedard's $5.2 million Impact on the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe starts today's episode by providing a behind-the-scenes look at the second running of the Miami Grand Prix. He then breaks down the business behind Formula 1, including how Liberty Media grew the sport and made billions of dollars. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest events in sports. So today's podcast breaks down the history, money, and business behind the legendary event, including its unique gambling structure, six-figure stud fees, $400 million economic impact, and more. 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 the most interesting topics in sports business, including Lionel Messi's potential $400 million deal, Mike Trout's golf course project with Tiger Woods, the Florida Panthers ticket sales strategy, Stephen Curry's TV impact, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Today's podcast explores the financial benefit of a professional sports team winning a league championship. Joe runs through the revenue-sharing agreements for each of the major US professional sports leagues and then provides examples as evidence. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deion Sanders recently signed a 5-year, $30 million deal to become the head football coach at the University of Colorado. Today's podcast breaks down the business behind that deal, including why I think he will end up being drastically underpaid. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Draft officially kicks off Thursday in Kanas City. So today's podcast breaks down the history and business behind the event, including the incredible logistics, attendance, and future. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Oakland A's recently entered into a binding agreement to buy 49 acres of land in Las Vegas and plan to build a $1.5 billion stadium in its place. So today's podcast breaks down the details, including the backdoor business deals, secretive planning, economic projections, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Today's podcast breaks down two main topics: the details (and hypocrisy) behind the NFL's recent sports gambling suspensions and the fascinating economics behind the Goodyear Blimp. 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 how LIV Golf has transformed the PGA Tour, the details behind Jalen Hurts' historic contract, and why one Washington Commanders bid is fake. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Professional athletes must pay taxes in every state they play in. This is because of the Jock Tax, so today's podcast breaks down how Michael Jordan is involved, the numbers on how much pro athletes are paying in taxes, and the data on the potential advantage this offers low tax states. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Stephen Curry recently signed a long-term contract extension with Under Armour. Today's podcast breaks down the details behind the deal, including Nike's billion-dollar mistake and how a mix of annual base pay, equity, royalties, and incentives could earn Curry $1 billion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff recently reached billionaire status, according to Forbes. So today's podcast breaks down the unique deal that enabled him to reach a 10-figure net worth and how F1 might just be getting started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Endeavor announced this week that they were acquiring WWE for $9.3 billion and combining it with the UFC (valued at $12.1 billion) to create one company. So today's podcast breaks down all the details, including why they are doing it and what might happen next. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Today's podcast breaks down the money and business behind The Masters Tournament, including how much they make on ticket sales, concessions, merchandise, sponsorships, and 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.

Today's podcast covers Roger Goodell's insane compensation package, the NBA's new 7-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and the details behind Stephen Curry's recently signed lifetime deal with Under Armour. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major League Baseball has seen a significant decline in interest over the last two decades and is now trying to draw fans back in by implementing the most extensive rule changes we’ve ever seen. So today’s podcast breaks down everything you need to know, including how these changes impact the money and business behind the sport. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Joe starts today's podcast by breaking down the current state of sports media, including how Stephen A. Smith became ESPN's highest-paid star. Joe then discusses the numbers behind this year's March Madness and explains why Caitlin Clark deserves every award. He then ends the episode with some current events, including Boston's new locker room, the Angels' decision to leave their radio team at hom...

Joe starts this episode by breaking down the financials behind the Buffalo Bills' new $1.4 billion stadium. He then runs through how Fanatics grew from a $277 million valuation to a $31 billion valuation over the last decade, and then ends the episode by arguing that the Washington Commanders are a better investment than Manchester United. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Joe breaks down this week's most interesting sports business topics, including the business behind the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani's upcoming $500 million payday, ESPN's rumored layoffs, and the declining XFL Viewership numbers. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joan Laporta is the President of FC Barcelona. We discuss FC Barcelona's current financial position, the pros and cons of a Super League, Lionel Messi's potential return, and much more. 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 the future of MLB's World Baseball Classic, YouTube TV's recent price hike, and the pros and cons of Michael Jordan's reported decision to sell the Charlotte Hornets. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Robins is the co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, a daily fantasy sports and sports betting company. We discuss the expansion of mobile sports betting, how DraftKings intends to steal market share from its rivals, the structure of their content partnership deals with companies like Meadowlark Media, the future of microbetting, and much more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Today's podcast is from a panel I moderated at the 2023 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference presented by ESPN. I sat down with Nascar President Steve Phelps, Trackhouse Racing team owner Justin Marks, and Sonoma Raceway GM Jill Gregory, and we discussed the growth of Nascar, how they use data to improve the fan experience, the future of content marketing in sports, and much more. Enjoy! Hosted b...