The Joe Pomp Show

Today’s guest is Ethan Strauss, writer of the House of Strauss Substack, and former Golden State Warriors reporter for The Athletic and ESPN. Ethan and I discuss the WNBA’s failure of Caitlin Clark, recent changes to ESPN’s NBA team with Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe departing the network, Tom Brady’s performance in the Fox Sports broadcast booth so far, and much more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simpleca...

Today's podcast takes a look at ESPN's decision to fire Zach Lowe. I'll break down what might have lead to his firing, what it tells me about ESPN's strategy going forward and what the future might hold for Zach Lowe himself. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Netflix is spending a lot of money on sports content, but is it actually worth it? Today’s podcast breaks it down, including data on Tom Brady’s roast, Full Swing, Drive to Survive, Netflix’s live events, and the company’s $150 million NFL investment. 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 University of Tennessee’s new 10% talent fee, including why the school is doing it, potential backlash and other monetization options in an NIL world. 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 why ESPN’s NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski is leaving $20 million on the table to become the general manager of the men’s basketball team at St. Bonaventure, his alma mater. We also discuss Nike’s CEO change, including why Elliott Hill is a much better fit for the company than John Donahoe. Enjoy! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ke...

Today’s podcast breaks down college football’s money games, including why big schools are paying smaller schools millions of dollars to play them, how the deals are negotiated, and much more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA isn't currently discussing expansion, but there are already a few markets (and owners) who sit atop the list. So today’s podcast breaks down the league’s expansion process, including potential winners and losers. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Today’s podcast breaks down the details behind the first-ever live sporting event at the $3 billion Las Vegas Sphere, including how Dana White got out of his exclusive contract with MGM, why the UFC spent 10x more than normal on production, and what fans/viewers can expect. Enjoy! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ with  https://ketone.com/JOE Hosted...

Cosm’s new immersive sports viewing venues have been going viral every week and many of you have asked me what is happening. So, today, I explain the business behind Cosm, including the company’s financials, strategy, logistics, and long-term goals. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adrian Newey, Formula 1’s greatest car designer and engineer, has agreed to join Aston Martin’s F1 team on a deal reportedly worth $200 million over five years. So, today’s podcast breaks down how the company will leverage his knowledge to power its on track success, and, more importantly, make billions of dollars in the process. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Tonight, the NFL will play its first-ever game in Brazil. Many fans and players have raised concerns over travel, security, and air quality, but the bigger storyline is how this game signifies the NFL’s shifting international strategy. Today’s episode breaks it all down. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

From the league's international ambitions to Tom Brady's $375 million broadcasting contract, the 2024 NFL season has plenty of big storylines to discuss. So, longtime NFL agent and executive Andrew Brandt joined me for an hour long conversation breaking down everything you need to know. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

One of my favorite sports business statistics is that Dick’s Sporting Goods stock is up 623% over the last five years, or 6.5x more than the S&P 500 over the same period. So, today’s podcast breaks down the details, including how Dick’s has used acquisitions to build hundreds of retail stores and why the company’s tech stack could end up being its most profitable product. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Today’s podcast breaks down how Jason and Travis Kelce landed a $100 million podcast deal from Wondery, including how the Amazon-owned podcast network will monetize the show long-term. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quinn Ewers is the starting quarterback at the Univeristy of Texas. We discuss several topics, including how NIL has changed college sports, what it was like being on the cover of the college football video game, his hobbies outside of football, moving from the Big 12 to the SEC, and much more. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Today’s guest is Brandon Spano, the co-founder and CEO of ALLCITY Network. Brandon and I discuss the company’s $12 million series B fundraising round, the formula for picking new markets, the importance of talent, the power of diversifying revenue, and some general commentary of the challenges across sports media. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Today's podcast breaks down the NFL’s approach to private equity investment, including where other leagues stand, who will benefit the most, and what it will do to team valuations. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ian O'Connor's newest book details the fascinating life behind one of the NFL's greatest (and most complex) players, Aaron Rodgers. Ian takes me through how he decided to write a biography on Rodgers, how many people he reached out to for interviews (spoiler alert: it's 500!), where Rodgers’ personal life stands today, his regrets regarding commentary around the COVID-19 vaccine, a private fact-ch...

Today’s podcast explains why several NFL players are planning to wear Guardian Caps during regular season games, including how the company got started and what else the NFL is doing to protect its players from long-term brain damage. 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 launch of EA Sports’ new college football video game, including how they brokered 12,000+ NIL deals and broke $500 million in sales in just four weeks. 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 PGA Tour’s upcoming Creator Classic, including the tournament’s format and participants, and what the PGA Tour is looking to accomplish. 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 economics behind this year’s Olympics, including why the International Olympic Committee is seeing fewer and fewer bids each 4-year cycle. 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 Manchester United's new stadium proposal, including how much money clubs like Tottenham and Real Madrid are making off their new stadiums. 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 questions from our monthly mailbag, including an update on the Boston Celtics sale, how the sale/lease of power units works in Formula 1, Carlos Alcaraz’s $200 million Nike deal, cricket’s U.S. expansion, 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 NBA’s new media rights deals, including why TNT’s matching rights were denied and what this means for the future of Warner Bros. Discovery. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.