The Joe Pomp Show

Today's podcast looks at the new homes for the Rays and Athletics for the 2025 season. From the Rays search for a suitable location to replace Tropicana Field after being wrecked by Hurricane Milton to the A's struggles to find a temporary home before they officially move to Las Vegas, I look at the logistics of moving stadiums and highlight the upgrades and downgrades of both ballparks. Enjoy! Ho...

Today's podcast breaks down the history of The Alamodome - the host of this year's Final Four. From its early days as a potential NFL stadium to the present day where it hosts everything from high school band competitions to Royal Rumbles, The Alamodome is one of the most unique stadiums in the country. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Today’s podcast breaks down the business of Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Wrexham’s finances were recently revealed, so I did a deep dive into everything you need to know, including annual revenue, merchandise sales, sponsorships, loan repayments, profitability, and the club’s overall valuation. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Today’s podcast looks at the New York Yankees’ viral torpedo-style bat that has broken baseball after the Yankees hit 15 home runs in their 3-game series sweep last weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers. I break down the data-driven idea of the torpedo bat, the mastermind behind the bat’s design, why the bat is so effective, the analytics arms race in Major League Baseball, and much more. Enjoy! H...

Today’s podcast recaps the first season of TGL, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new tech-infused, arena golf league. I assess whether or not the first season was a success and break down all facets of TGL’s business, including TV ratings, sponsorships, and the quality of the product. I also discuss some of the things TGL can improve in its second season and beyond. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Today’s podcast breaks down Manchester United’s new $2.6 billion stadium project. I look into all of the details behind the Red Devils’ new stadium, including its features, matchday revenue projections, potential financing options, and what this stadium project does to the team’s debt load. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Today’s podcast discusses the Boston Celtics’ record-breaking $6.1 billion sale. I talk about what this sale means for the future of the NBA’s business and the unique details of the Celtics’ sale, including the two-part transaction structure, private equity financing, the team’s new limited partners, the Celtics’ arena rights, and more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Today’s podcast features a sit-down interview with two-time golf major winner and LIV Golf superstar Jon Rahm. Rahm discusses his first year with LIV Golf and moving away from the PGA Tour, how LIV Golf has evolved as a product, and a new major partnership with Callaway for his LIV Golf team, Legion XIII. Rahm also tells me a funny story about the last time he paid for a round of golf. Enjoy! Host...

Today’s podcast looks at how the Los Angeles Dodgers became Japan’s favorite MLB team. MLB just held its Opening Day Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs, which highlighted five Japanese players across both ballclubs. However, this series was really all about LA and I explain why. I also break down how the Dodgers have spent the last few years strategically “painting Japan blue” t...

Today’s podcast is a case study on The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. I do a deep dive into the history of the event, including how the PGA Tour purchased TPC Sawgrass for just $1 and ended up making billions through the TPC Network of worldwide golf courses. I also break down the origin story behind the unique course design of TPC Sawgrass and how the course’s famous 17th hole was created...

Today’s podcast tells the story of the Indian Wells Open in California, which went from nearly being shut down to being voted the best event in professional tennis by players for 10 years straight. I break down the origins of the tournament, why it’s called the unofficial “fifth Grand Slam” in tennis, and how tech billionaire Larry Ellison invested over $200 million to turn Indian Wells into “Tenn...

Today’s podcast looks at the possibility of a lockout in the WNBA. I explain why a lockout could be coming in the WNBA as a result of upcoming collective bargaining negotiations between the league and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. I also break down why a lockout could stunt the WNBA’s growth over the long term due to the league’s current economics. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecas...

Today’s podcast discusses TKO and Dana White teaming up with Saudi Arabia to launch a new boxing league. I break down all of the details that we know so far about this announcement, including how much TKO is getting paid to operate the new league, how the league will be structured, Dana White’s goals for the league, and more. I also talk about one specific thing everyone should be paying attention...

Today’s podcast is a deep dive into Formula 1’s record-setting 2024 financial results. I break down where F1’s stock performance, revenue, viewership, and other business metrics stand. I also look at how Formula 1’s parent company, Liberty Media, has transformed the racing series, and assess F1’s future growth prospects. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Today’s podcast looks at the market progression of ESPN BET and how the app could shut down in 2026 if Penn Entertainment’s deal with ESPN goes south. I do a deep dive into the U.S. sports betting market, including why ESPN BET is failing and which other companies can realistically compete with FanDuel and DraftKings. Enjoy!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Today’s podcast features a sit-down interview with five-time golf major winner Brooks Koepka. Brooks gives his opinion on the growth of LIV Golf, how he prepares for major championships, what life is like as the owner of Smash GC, his partnership with Nike, and so much more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

Today’s podcast breaks down how the NFL Combine became one of the NFL’s most valuable assets. I discuss why Indianapolis has hosted the combine for nearly 40 years and how Lucas Oil Stadium was built with NFL Combine-specific elements in its design. I also look at why the NFL wants to move the combine to different cities and spark a bidding war similar to the host selection process of the NFL Draf...

Today’s podcast looks at the business of Major League Soccer as the league kicks off its 30th season in 2025. I analyze the league’s growth over the years, including the continued bump MLS has received from Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami in 2023 and its record-setting year in 2024. I also assess what MLS needs to accomplish next to be considered one of America’s major sports leagues along with t...

Today’s podcast breaks down ESPN’s decision to opt out of its television deal with Major League Baseball three years early after the 2025 season. I analyze why the two sides decided to part ways after 35 years, what MLB will look for in a new broadcast partner, how the move affects ESPN’s business, and offer up a potential bidder for MLB’s newly available media rights package. Enjoy!  This episode...

Today’s episode features a conversation with Sorare CEO and co-founder Nicolas Julia. Sorare is one of the most successful European sports startups of all time with five rounds of funding, including a $680 million Series B and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue. Nicolas and I discuss Sorare’s founding story, how the company landed so many celebrity investors, Sorare’s licensing stra...

Today’s podcast looks at the decline of the NBA All-Star Game. I break down what went wrong at last weekend’s All-Star Game, which was widely panned by both fans and media. But more importantly, I analyze why the NBA All-Star Game has become a bad product, including what the game’s viewership used to be compared to what it is today, how the NBA could fix the All-Star Game, and why fixing the game...

Today’s podcast breaks down the business of YouTube TV and its relation to the rising cost of watching sports. I look at YouTube TV’s price hikes since 2017, how YouTube TV’s product has gotten worse while its price continues to increase, how sports media rights have influenced the platform's rising costs, and much more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Today’s podcast looks at New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion plan to turn the surrounding land of Citi Field into an entertainment district with public parks, hotels, live music venues, bars and restaurants, and even a casino and sportsbook. I explain why this stadium & mixed-used development model has grown over the past few years and why it is so important to sports franchise owners tod...

Today’s podcast assesses whether Tom Brady is worth $375 million to Fox after his first full season as an NFL broadcaster. I look back at Brady’s rookie season as a broadcaster and break down why his $375M deal gives Fox more benefits that go beyond the broadcast booth, especially when it comes to the network’s advertising sales, studio shows, social media, other sports programming, and more. Enjo...

Today’s podcast breaks down how the NFL is preparing and testing the field at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. To learn more on this process, I spoke with NFL Field Director Nick Pappas about everything the NFL does to prepare a field for the Super Bowl. With Nick’s insight, I go over the NFL’s field preparation logistics, the pros and cons of different field surfaces, the tech...