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The Sport Market

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The Sport Market is all about the bulls and bears of sport business. Hosted by nationally-recognized sport business commentator and marketing communications executive Tom Mayenknecht, The Sport Market goes to the dollars and cents behind the scenes to discuss the sport business stories that matter most to fans. It’s about everything from sport management and sport broadcast to sport law and sport marketing, digging deep on franchise valuations, the hottest-selling merchandise and apparel and the best stadiums and arenas in North America and around the world. Follow the money!

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Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

The Sport Market, Hour 3: Aug. 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom welcomes  Jon Festinger and Sport Market producer Elan Chark for the Buy & Sell Panel, as the guys debate what we're buying, selling and holding on the stock market of sport. Then, it's time for the Sport Market Pitch.

The Sport Market, Hour 2: Aug. 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. This hour features fast podium, bulls & bears, plus, hear from Steve McCallister and Jon Festinger. 

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Aug. 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in the Podium. Then, Rob Longley joins to talk Blue Jays. Later, Ken Richardson joins for 'Hot Stuff'.

The Sport Market, Hour 4: Aug. 9 09.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Aziz Rajwani and Jon Festinger in this week's Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the show to talk Thomas Muller landing with the Whitecaps and the great success that both of BC"s favourite baseball teams are currently enjoying. Next, it's time to go around the horn in...

The Sport Market, Hour 3: Aug. 9 09.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom welcomes Aziz Rajwani, Jon Festinger and Sport Market producers Justin Morissette and Eddie Gregory for a packed house edition of the Buy & Sell Panel, as the guys debate what we're buying, selling and holding on the stock market of sport, where topics this week include the Whitecaps signing Thomas Muller, the BC Lions' bounceback win over the Ti-Cats, and the...

The Sport Market, Hour 2: Aug. 9 09.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom talks with Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun about the red hot Blue Jays as they're coming off a historic romp over the Colorado Rockies. Then he's joined by law professor and former Canucks executive Jon Festinger for a look at the good, the bad and the ugly practices in the business of sport.

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Aug. 9 09.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week, which this week includes further details in the merger between the NFL and ESPN, a wet and rained out special MLB game from Bristol Motor Speedway, and a tale of two stadiums as the Browns and Bengals both look to revamp their home turf in Ohio. Next, we're joined by "The Sport Professor" Rick Horrow...

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: Aug. 2 03.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht convenes this week's Buy & Sell Panel with producer Justin Morissette and junior contributor Nicholas Tsafalas to debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport. This week's topics include who reigns supreme in MLB between the AL and NL, where Thomas Muller ranks all-time as a free agent signing in BC sports history, and if Summer McIntosh wi...

The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: Aug. 2 03.08.2025

As Major League Baseball debuts a new special event game at the Bristol Speedway, sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht throws out this week's Sport Market Pitch, arguing that leagues should do more to hold games in special locations and stadiums to build interest in special event games during the doldrums of the regular season.

The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: Aug. 2 03.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium, which this week includes the NFL buying a stake in ESPN, football's latest technological advancement on the sidelines, and a major event baseball game being played in an unconventional stadium.

Longley: Grading Blue Jays deadline deals depends on what Bieber can be 03.08.2025

Toronto Sun Blue Jays baseball beat writer Rob Longley joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to break down the Blue Jays' performance at the MLB Trade Deadline, where Toronto's headline deal saw them bring in Shane Bieber from Cleveland, who will begin his Blue Jays era with a rehab stint with the Buffalo Bisons.

Around the Horn with Steve Ewen: Aug. 2 03.08.2025

PostMedia sports writer Steve Ewen joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to go around the horn in the BC sports world, with topics this week including the Whitecaps landing Thomas Muller and what that means for the future of club in Vancouver, the BC Lions' early season struggles, and what increased interest in the Blue Jays means for the Vancouver Canadians.

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: Aug. 2 03.08.2025

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers up his lighter side take on the business of sport, where this week's topics include Jerry Jones meddling in the Micah Parsons negotiations, the latest with Aaron Rodgers, and the Blue Jays at the trade deadline, where Toronto "acquired Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles. When was he knighted, and why?"

The Sport Market, Hour 4: Aug. 2 02.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with producer Justin Morissette in this week's Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward weighs in on the Thomas Muller signing and what that means for the Whitecaps and soccer's prominence in Vancouver and across the country. After that it's time to go around the horn in BC sports with...

The Sport Market, Hour 3: Aug. 2 02.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom breaks down the rumoured Thomas Muller signing as the German national star is expected to become a Vancouver Whitecap as soon as next week, in what is almost inarguably the biggest free agent acquisition in B.C. sports history. Then it's time to convene the Buy & Sell Panel, which this week includes producer Justin Morissette and junior contributor Nicholas Ts...

The Sport Market, Hour 2: Aug. 2 02.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom is joined by Rob Longley, Blue Jays baseball beat writer for the Toronto Sun, to get his take on a busy trade deadline for the Jays as Toronto is among the top teams in MLB heading down the stretch toward the post-season.

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Aug. 2 02.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium, and closes the hour with the Sport Market Power Rankings. David Marino of Waxstar joins the show live from the convention floor at the National Card Show in Chicago to break down all the latest in the collectibles and memorabilia hobby.

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: July 26 27.07.2025

Our weekly Buy & Sell panel comprised of Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, producer Justin Morissette, host Tom Mayenknecht and our junior contributor Nicholas Tsafalas convene to debate what we're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport, where topics this week include if the Blue Jays can be the best team in baseball come the end of the regular season, and if the announcemen...

McAllister: "So many pieces to these Blue Jays, Guerrero and Bichette don't have to carry them" 27.07.2025

Steve McAllister of Gaming News Canada joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to discuss a Blue Jays team that is attracting major fan interest right across the country as they continue to rack up high-scoring, hugely entertaining wins en route to the best record in baseball.

Longley: "No one could envision this for the Blue Jays one year ago" 27.07.2025

Toronto Sun Blue Jays beat writer Rob Longley joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to discuss how the Blue Jays took a significant step in the last 12 months to go from an underwhelming young team to a powerhouse club who now hold the best record in Major League Baseball.

The Sport Market Power Rankings: July 26 27.07.2025

On an absolute heater that has carried them right to the top of the standings with the best record in baseball, it is no surprise that the Toronto Blue Jays also find themselves in the top spot of this week's Sport Market Power Rankings, which combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: July 26 27.07.2025

Sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht offers up a business proposal on this week's Sport Market Pitch, focusing in on the success of MLB's City Connect jerseys and what other leagues can learn from community inclusivity in their jersey offerings.

The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: July 26 27.07.2025

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium, where topics include the red-hot Blue Jays holding the best record in baseball, the WNBA All-Star Game forecasting a contentious labour battle in the league's upcoming CBA negotiations, and Major League Soccer shifting its schedule formatting to be more in line with Europea...

Around the Horn with Steve Ewen: July 26 27.07.2025

Tom Mayenknecht and producer Justin Morissette welcome Province Sports scribe Steve Ewen to the Sport Market to go around the horn in the wild world of BC sports, and also the wider world of sport business, as the guys share their iconic memories of the late Hulk Hogan.

Samantha Chang: "It's hard to see positives coming out of this trial" 27.07.2025

In her weekly segment to close out the show, Dentons lawyer and Broadscast host Samantha Chang joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to give her take on this week's verdict in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial in which the judge found all five former Team Canada World Juniors players not guilty and deemed the victim's testimony "not credible".

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