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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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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Jan 24 24.01.2026

In hour 1, Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his podium, with a look at the top 3 sports stories of the week, being the F1 movie nominated for many awards, the biggest contract ever in women's soccer, and the NFL setting record ratings. After, Rick Horrow joins to look at the largest news of the week, and recap the NFL weekend. Then, Ken Richardson joins to preview what's hot in the world of sports collec...

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: Jan 24 24.01.2026

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen gives his lighter side take on the business of sports, sharing mirth at the expense of the NFL divisional weekend, the Bills owner meddling in affairs, and the NHL season.   "Bills owner Terry Pegula threw WR Keon Coleman under the bus. Fortunately, the Bills bus was stuck in a snowdrift!"

The Sport Market, Hour 4: Jan 17 17.01.2026

In hour 4, Tom Mayenknecht gets into the west coast sporting world with Aziz Rajwani and Jon Festinger. After, he is joined by Joey Kenward of Canucks Connected to look at the history of the Canucks and how it pertains to the future. Then, Steve Ewen of the Province joins to detail all things local sports, from the WHL to the NHL and more. Lastly, producer Zach Clarke joins Tom in giving the closi...

The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: Jan. 17 17.01.2026

Tom Mayenknecht throws you this weeks pitch, his sports business proposal of the week.

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: Jan. 17 17.01.2026

This week's buy and sell panel consists of host Tom Mayenknecht, guests Aziz Rajwani, Jon Festinger, Nico Tsafalas, and producer Zach Clarke.

The Sport Market, Hour 3: Jan 17 17.01.2026

In hour 3, Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas, and producer Zach Clarke to get into the Buy and Sell panel, where they debate a myriad of topics including the Blue Jays chances next year, the Canucks rebuild options, the NFL conference finalists, and more. After, Tom throws you his pitch before ending on the Comedy of Sport.

The Sport Market, Hour 2: Jan 17 17.01.2026

In hour 2, Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his fast podium, with a quick look at the biggest news in sports, before checking out the Bulls and Bears with the biggest risers and fallers in sports. After, Rob Longley joins to chat about the Blue Jays missing out on Bo Bichette, and the other signings they made. Then, Jon Festinger lends his insight into the MLB, NFL, NHL, and more. Lastly, Tom ends the sh...

The Sport Market Power Rankings: Jan. 17 17.01.2026

Our weekly Sport Market Power Rankings combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Jan 17 17.01.2026

In hour 1, Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his podium, with a look at the top 3 sports business stories of the week. After, Rick Horrow joins to chat about the incredible viewing lineup of sports we have this weekend. After, Ken Richardson joins to discuss the hottest things in the world of collectibles. Lastly, Tom gives the listeners his power rankings before ending on the Comedy of Sport.

The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: Jan. 17 17.01.2026

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium, with topics ranging from the Sportico rankings of the Top 100 highest earning athletes, the MLB free agency, and the NFL setting a new streaming record.

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: Jan 17 17.01.2026

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers his lighter side take on the business of sport, where he pokes fun at the NFL playoffs and all drama surrounding it, the costumes brought in by fans, and the big contracts handed out in the MLB.

The Sport Market, Hour 4: Jan 10 10.01.2026

In hour 4, Tom Mayenknecht opens the weekend extra, a look at local stories with Aziz Rajwani and Jon Festinger. After, he welcomes Joey Kenward to the show to discuss the Canucks and their history. Then, Steve Ewen of the Province joins to go around the BC Horn and chat all things local sports. Lastly, producer Zach Clarke joins Tom in giving the closing bell commentary.

The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: Jan. 10 10.01.2026

Tom Mayenknecht throws you this weeks pitch, his sports business proposal of the week.

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: Jan. 10 10.01.2026

Tom Mayenknecht debates a myriad of sports subjects with guests Aziz Rajwani, Jon Festinger, Nico Tsafalas, and producer Zach Clarke.

The Sport Market, Hour 3: Jan 10 10.01.2026

In hour 3, Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Jon Festinger to get into some big news in sports, starting with the Olympic arena in Italy. After, Tom rolls out the Buy and Sell panel, featuring Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas, and producer Zach Clarke. Lastly, Tom throws the Sport Market pitch before ending on the Comedy of Sport.

The Sport Market, Hour 2: Jan 10 10.01.2026

In hour 2, Tom Mayenknecht looks at the podium, with a top 3 sports business stories of the week. After, he rolls out the Bulls and Bears, where he dissects the risers and fallers in sports. Then, Jon Festinger joins for two segments to debate the good, bad, and ugly in professional North American sports.

The Sport Market Power Rankings: Jan. 10 10.01.2026

Our weekly Sport Market Power Rankings combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: Jan. 10 10.01.2026

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium, with topics ranging from the WNBA failing to reach a new CBA, the NFL continuing dominate the TV ratings, and the NHL sending the Winter Classic to Utah in 2027.

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Jan 10 10.01.2026

In hour one, Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his podium, with a look at the top 3 sports business stories of the week. The WNBA failing to reach a CBA, the NFL dominating TV ratings, and the NHL Winter Classic going to Utah in 2027. After, Rick Horrow joins to give his insight as the sports business professor. Then, Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports joins to look at what's hot in collecting. Lastly, Tom...

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: Jan 10 10.01.2026

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers his lighter side take on the business of sport, where he jests at the expense of the NHL postgame scrums, players not wanting to come into tough games, and the drama surrounding the rink building in the 2026 Olympics.

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: Jan. 3 03.01.2026

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers up his lighter side take on the business of sport, and no one is safe from his skewering wit, with this week's targets including Canada's performance at the Spengler Cup, where Canada hasn't won since 2019: "Uh oh! Is it time for a national inquiry?"

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: Jan. 3 03.01.2026

Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Jon Festinger, Nicolas Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette to debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport, where topics include the Seahawks' push to win the NFC, Team Canada's chances at Olympic gold, if the World Juniors will do big business again in Alberta next year, and if the NHL needs to revamp their ap...

The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: Jan. 3 03.01.2026

With the NHL successfully selling out another outdoor event, as the Florida Panthers hosted the New York Rangers in this year's Winter Classic, sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht wonders if it's time the league re-examine its approach to annual outdoor events.

The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: Jan. 3 03.01.2026

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium, with topics ranging from an NHL outdoor game in Florida, to another strong year of ratings for the NBA on Christmas Day, and the fever pitch of interest around the NHL's return to the Winter Olympics.

The Sport Market Power Rankings: Jan. 3 03.01.2026

Our weekly Sport Market Power Rankings combine wins and losses with sport business indicators such as enterprise value, revenues, attendance and more.

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