The Joe Pomp Show

Mike Tannenbaum has been around the NFL for more than 25+ years, serving as General Manager of the New York Jets from 2006 to 2012. We discuss what it takes to become an NFL General Manager, how analytics has changed football, why hard work always beats talent, the future of sports media, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

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 allegations Dan Snyder "cooked" the books, Buffalo's decision to spend $850 million of taxpayer money on a new $1.4 billion stadium, Deshaun Watson's record-setting, fully-guaranteed $230 million contract, and...

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States, and Gary Vaynerchuk just purchased a professional team competing in Major League Pickleball (MLP). So I sat down with his partner Ryan Harwood (GM of the team) to discuss the economics of the deal, the future of the sport, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

AJ Vaynerchuk is the co-founder and CEO of athlete representation firm VaynerSports. He previously served as the COO of VaynerMedia and is an angel investor in several large companies like Twitter, Uber, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and more. We discuss the qualities that all world-class entrepreneurs share, the balance between hard work, family, and health, the pros & cons of angel investing, and m...

Michael Jordan is the wealthiest athlete of all time. But here's the part that you probably didn't know — less than 4% of his total net worth came from his NBA salary. So for today's episode, I break down Michael Jordan's two best investments: a unique partnership with Nike & a well-timed acquisition of the Charlotte Hornets. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

WAGMI Untied, a new brand at the intersection of crypto and sports, has acquired Crawley Town FC, an English Football League Two club. The plan is to "bring a digital-first, community-powered approach to the club and turn Crawley Town into the soccer team of choice for the global Web3 community." So for today's episode, I sat down with the club's new directors, Preston Johnson and Eben Smith, to d...

Today's episode is with Mike Rabil, co-founder & CEO of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). The PLL has raised millions of dollars from the world's best investors in an attempt to build the next major US professional sports league. Mike walks me through how difficult it was to raise capital, the challenges they face today, their road to profitability, and what he has learned as an entrepreneur and...

Ninety of the world’s best golfers will travel to Augusta, Georgia, this week to compete in the 86th annual Masters golf tournament. But here's the part you didn't know — Augusta National and the Masters reportedly leave more than $200 million on the table. So for today's episode/newsletter, I break down the (financial) details and attempt to explain why tournament organizers don't fully maximize...

Wrestlemania is taking over AT&T Stadium this weekend, with an estimated 200k people from 47 countries getting together for the largest event in pro wrestling. So for today's episode, I broke down the money and business behind WWE. 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 growth of Formula 1 in the United States, including how Liberty Media pulled it off and what it means (financially) for the future of the sport. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avi Dabir is the Vice President of Business Development at FTX. He has been committed to spending more than $500 million on sports partnerships, including deals with the Miami Heat, Major League Baseball, the Mercedes Formula 1 team, Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, Naomi Osaka, and Shohei Ohtani. So when Avi came into the studio this week, my brothers and I asked him exactly how these deals get negotiat...

The Buffalo Bills are getting a new $1.4 billion stadium, and $850 million (60%) is coming from public taxpayer funds. Today's podcast breaks down whether that is a good or bad deal. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nicolas Julia is the co-founder and CEO of Sorare, an NFT fantasy soccer platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. The company has raised over $700 million and is currently valued north of $4.3 billion, becoming the fastest startup to reach a multi-billion-dollar valuation in European history. Nicolas and I discuss how NFTs can change the world, the future of blockchain gaming, how he has changed...

Dejan Pralica (known as DP) is the co-founder and CEO of SoleSavy, one of the world's largest online sneaker communities. We discuss entrepreneurship, the value of a strong community, the future of fundraising, and Dejan gives me a complete breakdown of the economics behind the $30 billion sneaker resale market. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Marc Lore is one of the world's best entrepreneurs. He has founded, built, and sold multiple companies, including Diapers.com, which he sold to Amazon for $550 million in 2011, and Jet.com, which he sold to Walmart for $3.3 billion in 2016. We discuss: • The qualities that make a successful entrepreneur • How to get comfortable with failure • The importance of an idea vs. the actual execution of t...

Today's episode is with Dana White and Rich Kleiman. We discuss how Dana built the UFC, why Rich is so bullish on collectibles, the shift from pay-tv to streaming, and they even share a few epic stories about the most significant challenges they've faced in business. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Patrick Mouratoglou owns and operates the largest tennis academy in Europe and has personally coached Serena Williams for the last ten years. We discuss: • How he built his business • What makes Serena Williams great • How to improve your mental strength Patrick also breaks the news on a special project that he has been working on. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Today's episode breaks down recent events across sports, business, investing, and finance. • The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war • Chelsea's $4 billion sale • Calvin Ridley's $11 million mistake • MLB's $600 million deal with Apple 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 is with Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie. We discuss: • Playing in the Super Bowl • What he spent his first million dollars on • Investing in private businesses • Crypto, NFTs, 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.

I spent the last ten days in Eastern Africa visiting water-stressed communities & climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with the Waterboys Organization. Our group raised over $140k, which will fund multiple water wells & provide clean, accessible water to thousands of people. It was a life-changing experience, and today's episode breaks down all the details. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Today's episode is with David Barnett and Pat Perry. David and Pat are the founders of Tour Junkies, a popular media network that provides weekly podcasts and blogs on everything related to professional golf. We discuss: • The Saudi-backed golf league • Potential changes to the PGA Tour • Sportswashing • The 2022 Masters • Tiger Woods • Augusta National Golf Club • Stories about caddying for Will...

Kenny Florian is an MMA legend, sports broadcaster, and investor. In this conversation, we discuss the business of MMA, UFC fighter pay, Joe Rogan, distrust in media, Bitcoin, central bank digital currencies, inflation, 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.

Jerod Mayo was the 10th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, and he played eight seasons with the New England Patriots, winning one Super Bowl and playing in another. Jerod is now a coach for the New England Patriots. We discuss: • Transitioning to the NFL • What it's like playing for Bill Belichick • How much NFL players get paid in the playoffs • The future of athlete investing • And more Enjoy!...

Today's episode is with Charly Arnolt. Charly is a sports broadcaster and television personality for ESPN, where she regularly appears on shows like First Take and hosts the popular podcast "First Take, Her Take." We discuss: • Breaking into sports media • A day in the life at ESPN • The biggest misconceptions about TV • Building a personal brand on social media • And more Enjoy! Hosted by Simplec...

Today's episode is with Francis Ngannou. Francis is one of the most inspiring athletes in professional sports. He grew up in a small village in Cameroon, started physical labor at the age of 10, and eventually went on a 14-month journey to Europe searching for freedom and prosperity. The best part? He is now the UFC heavyweight champion of the world. We discuss: • His journey from Cameroon to Pari...