The Joe Pomp Show

This year’s Super Bowl will be watched by more than 200 million people globally, and the NFL will make hundreds of millions of dollars in one weekend. But the halftime performer at this year’s game, Rihanna, won’t be paid a dime. So today’s podcast breaks down the fascinating economics behind the Super Bowl halftime show. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Jay Williams was the 2nd overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, and is currently an NBA analyst and radio host for ESPN. We talk about his daily schedule at ESPN, the motorcycle accident that forced him to retire from the NBA, his battle with depression, the future of sports media, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Roger Federer has built one of the most impressive brands in sports history and is the only tennis player ever to reach billionaire status. So today’s podcast takes a look at his success, including why he struggled early in his career, the moves that turned everything around, and a historic deal that earned him more than $600 million. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Formula 1 is one of the world’s most interesting sports. Teams spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually to build the fastest car, and the 2023 schedule includes 23 races across 20 continents in just 9 months. This also makes Formula 1 a logistical nightmare, so today’s podcast breaks down everything you need to know about the incredible logistics of Formula 1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

NBA valuations have skyrocketed over the last decade, and the average franchise is now worth nearly $3 billion. Many people have started to say that this growth trend won't last forever, but today's episode breaks down why I think the NBA will be the fastest-growing major US professional sports league over the next decade. Enjoy! Special thanks to Goldin for sponsoring this episode. Goldin is the...

David Beckham is one of the most influential athletes in sports history. He played for iconic clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, and he shocked the world when he joined the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer in 2007. But here’s the part you didn’t know: Despite taking a 70% pay cut in salary, Beckham’s MLS contract included two unique stipulations that ended up earning him more than $500...

Ryan Garcia is a 24-year-old professional boxer. He is 23-0 (19 KOs) inside the ring and has built an audience of more than 20 million social media followers outside the ring. We talk about his upcoming fight with Gervonta Davis, how he initially got interested in boxing, what his training schedule looks like, the challenges with cutting weight, the business of boxing, and more. ——————————————————...

Lance Armstrong is one most divisive athletes in history. He won a record seven consecutive Tour de France titles after beating stage three testicular cancer, which had spread to his lymph nodes, lungs, brain, and abdomen. But he has also faced intense scrutiny and admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs like EPO and cortisone. In this conversation, we discuss his childhood growing up in Pl...

Paul Rabil is an athlete, entrepreneur, creator, and investor. He is one of the best lacrosse players in history and now serves as Co-Founder and President of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). We discuss the origins of lacrosse as a sport, why he believes the PLL can be one of America's next major sports leagues, what it was like selling a documentary to ESPN, his experience on The Shop with Kyri...

Troy Aikman was the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. He won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, and currently serves as the Monday Night Football commentator for ESPN. We discuss how he initially got into broadcasting, why he left FOX for ESPN after 20 years, his take on Tom Brady’s $375 million broadcasting deal, t...

Francis Ngannou is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion and one of the toughest people on the planet, both mentally and physically. We discuss growing up in Cameroon, his grueling 14-month journey to freedom, getting his first UFC contract, becoming World Champion, fighting for higher pay across the sport, his business ventures outside of the UFC, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Joe De Sena is the founder & CEO of Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand. Spartan has hosted more than 250 events across 40-plus countries, and more than 7 million people have competed in a Spartan Race. We discuss why Joe left Wall Street to start the business, how he finally gained traction after ten years of trying, the biggest challenges he faced along the way, the ke...

Rich Kleiman is an entrepreneur and investor. He has worked with NBA superstar Kevin Durant for nearly a decade, handling his foundation and Nike business, building media properties like the Boardroom, and managing a $200 million venture portfolio that includes early investments in companies like Postmates, Coinbase, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

More than half of all Premier League clubs now have American owners, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool. So this podcast breaks down how this might (soon) create a dangerous situation where the Super League is restarted, All-Star Games are established, and relegation is ended. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Casper Stylsvig is the Chief Revenue Officer at AC Milan. We discuss the club being acquired for $1.3 billion by RedBird Capital, why the New York Yankees became minority investors, the future business model for football clubs globally, where the plan currently sits for their new $1 billion stadium, why US expansion is inevitable, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

Today's episode breaks down the extraordinary life and journey of Frances Tiafoe, the only American male tennis player left in contention at the US Open. 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 the ownership structure of Manchester United, including how the Glazer family has creatively taken nearly $2 billion off the table while still maintaining ~70% equity ownership. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Talty is a senior sports editor at AL.com and the author of The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever. We discuss the qualities that make Nick Saban the best college football coach in history, why he focuses on the process instead of the results, and the best stories from his 15+ years at Alabama. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Today's guest is Dan Porter, the co-founder and CEO of Overtime. Dan and I chat about how the company has expanded over the last six years, why he believes premium IP ownership is so important, and what might be next for the $500 million-plus company. 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 Formula One's Q2 2022 financial results, including a 50% increase in revenue and record attendance for the first half of the 2022 season. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and one of the sharpest minds in sports business today. So we sat down to discuss various topics around the NFL, including Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension, the Miami Dolphins tampering case, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Disney announced earlier this month that its sports streaming service ESPN+ was getting a 42% price hike. So today's podcast breaks down why they made that decision, what it means for consumers, and where we are headed next. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery Akkineni is the President of Vayner3. She leads the company's mission to build long-term Web 3 and NFT strategies for the world's leading intellectual property owners serving brands, celebrities, and athletes. We talk about her experience leading VaynerMedia's expansion into APAC, growing a team from 0-150+ employees, the future of Web3, and the importance of building through a bear market....

UEFA is currently soliciting broadcasting bids for more than $2 billion over six years for the Champions League. So today's episode breaks down why the winner will end up paying much more than $2 billion. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The final major of the 2022 golf season has arrived, with the 150th Open Championship teeing off today at St. Andrews in Scotland. So today's podcast breaks down the $250 million details behind the event, including how you can get a ticket and sleeping arrangements for less than $500. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...