Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee

Episode 162 | With no guest on the schedule, DP & McGhee devote nearly the entire episode to the biggest sporting event in the world—the FIFA World Cup. David and Tim take a deep dive into the tournament's defining storylines, reflect on the performance of the U.S. Men's National Team, and discuss what the competition means for the future of soccer in America. Along the way, they also...

Episode 161 | Fresh off attending a FIFA World Cup match in Philadelphia, DP & McGhee return with another episode packed with observations from the tournament, major NBA headlines, and a conversation with veteran sports industry executive Gordon Kane. A quick note:  Due to connectivity issues during recording, portions of Gordon's audio may sound choppy at times. We appreciate your patienc...

Episode 160 | DP & McGhee are back with another episode that blends global football, major championship golf, and a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the most accomplished careers in sports business. After breaking down the latest World Cup storylines and sharing their thoughts on the U.S. Open, David and Tim welcome a longtime industry executive whose career has touched some of the...

Episode 159 | DP & McGhee are back with a wide-ranging conversation spanning college football, global soccer, combat sports, and championship reflections. With no guest this week, David and Tim dive into the biggest stories in sports, delivering their trademark mix of analysis, opinion, and fandom, and in doing so, reveal numerous things that are 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴. 🏈  A New Twist in College F...

Episode 158  | With the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally set to kick off, DP & McGhee break down the biggest storylines surrounding the world's largest sporting event before welcoming Ed Horne, COO of On Location, the company helping deliver hospitality experiences for millions of fans. From tournament predictions and operational concerns to the business of premium experiences, this episode exp...

Episode 157 | DP & McGhee return with another episode exploring the intersection of sports, media, intellectual property, and business. Before welcoming a leader from one of the world's most influential brand management companies, David and Tim tackle several major stories shaping the sports landscape from championship season to labor negotiations and league governance. 🏒 Championship Sea...

Episode 156 | DP & McGhee return with a wide-ranging episode covering nearly every corner of the sports world, from the business of the FIFA World Cup to Memorial Day weekend racing, golf controversy, and the growing role of prediction markets in sports. The episode is highlighted by the return of one of the podcast’s past guests, bringing a uniquely well-rounded perspective on one of the worl...

Episode 155 |  DP & McGhee return with an episode that crosses the worlds of sports business, global football, media strategy, and storytelling. Before sitting down with an acclaimed filmmaker, David and Tim break down several headline-making developments—from naming rights and Premier League shakeups to sports documentaries and evolving TV metrics. 🍟  McDonald’s Makes Naming Rights History  ...

Episode 154 | After an extended spring break, David and Tim return with a packed episode covering playoff viewership, media fragmentation, golf’s ongoing turbulence, and major developments reshaping college athletics. The hosts are then joined by one of the most accomplished executives in women’s sports to discuss leadership, expansion, and what it takes to build a sustainable franchise in the rap...

Episode 153 |  David welcomes Tim back from the Final Four circuit, and the hosts waste no time diving into a packed slate of basketball storylines, industry deals, and emerging regulatory issues. The conversation blends courtside insight with boardroom analysis before shifting to a compelling discussion with a leading golf executive ahead of one of the sport’s biggest stages. In this episode: 🏀...

Episode 152 |  David and Tim are back after a week off—and they waste no time getting into it. This is a quick-hitting episode with a courtside perspective—literally—as Tim checks in from the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Phoenix. With basketball energy in the air, the hosts move rapidly through several timely sports business stories, offering sharp analysis on labor dynamics, emerging sponsorship ri...

Episode 151 | David and Tim deliver another wide-ranging episode, mixing timely headlines from across the sports landscape with an insightful conversation featuring one of volleyball’s rising professional stars. From international baseball drama to labor tensions and March Madness debates, the hosts set the table before diving into a compelling athlete journey and a thoughtful perspective on the e...

Episode 150 | March Madness is around the corner, and DP & McGhee tee up the conversation with a wide-ranging look at some of the biggest stories across the sports industry before welcoming one of the key architects behind college basketball’s marquee event. From labor negotiations and international baseball surprises to league scandals and golf’s evolving leadership, the hosts cover plenty of...

Episode 149 | This week, David and Tim move from racetracks to boardrooms to the hardwood, blending racing history, global football politics, media consolidation, and basketball storytelling into one compelling episode. After breaking down several major sports business headlines, the hosts welcome an award-winning filmmaker whose latest project spotlights one of the most influential disruptors in...

Episode 148 | David and Tim pack this episode with global perspective and motorsports insight, moving seamlessly from Olympic analysis to an inside look at one of NASCAR’s most closely watched teams. With sharp commentary and candid conversation, the hosts explore how leadership, performance, and business pressures are shaping the modern sports landscape. In this episode: 🏔️ A comprehensive breakd...

Episode 147 | This week on  Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP and McGhee , David and Tim sprint through a packed slate of ratings stories, league dynamics, and leadership shakeups before sitting down with one of the most fascinating executives in modern sports. From the Super Bowl to the Olympics to Daytona, this episode is a deep dive into how performance, presentation, and leadership intersect...

Episode 146 | In this episode of  Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee , David and Tim break down the intersection of spectacle, culture, and leadership across the biggest stages in sports. From Super Bowl creative misses to Olympic geopolitics to Netflix’s transformational impact on Formula 1, this one lives squarely at the crossroads of storytelling and strategy. In this episode: 🏈 A...

Episode 145 | DP & McGhee are back with an episode that spans sports culture, public policy, fandom, and forecasting, before welcoming one of the pioneers of the modern collectibles business, Brandon Steiner. From Olympic buzz and hockey’s cultural moment to football controversies and bold presidential ambitions, the hosts set the table for a conversation about longevity, authenticity, and sta...

Episode 144 | DP & McGhee are back with another wide-ranging episode that blends big-picture sports business trends with personal perspective and Olympic-level insight. From blockbuster NFL storylines to landmark sponsorship moves, the hosts break down the latest headlines before welcoming an elite athlete-turned-executive who offers a rare look inside the Olympic movement and its commercial r...

𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙩...𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩? 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙯 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙋 & 𝙈𝙘𝙂𝙝𝙚𝙚 is the podcast that takes an often irreverent, sometimes cynical, and on occasion a serious look at the business of sports. Sports marketing veterans David Paro and Tim McGhee bring their special brand of sports business commentary to this weekly show, and welcome some of the top luminaries in the industry for vibrant conversations. Smart takes. Occ...

Episode 143 | DP & McGhee return with their third episode of the year and dive headfirst into the rapidly evolving—and increasingly complicated—world of college sports. From championship glory to courtroom drama, the hosts break down the biggest stories shaping the collegiate landscape before welcoming a true industry luminary for a wide-ranging conversation on sports marketing, leadership, an...

Episode 142 |  In Episode 2 of Season 5, David and Tim roll with the changes as several major 2026 storylines continue to take shape across the sports business landscape. 🏁 NASCAR made a headline-grabbing move by announcing a return to the Chase format to determine its champion. David also points out why NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell being front and center for the announcement matters more tha...

Episode 141 | Season 5 of  Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP and McGhee  kicks off with the annual tradition:  Prediction Day . David and Tim look back at their 2025 calls to see what held up, what missed, and what changed—then turn their attention forward with a fresh set of bold (and occasionally risky) predictions for 2026, all against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving sports business landsca...

Episode 140  | In this episode of  Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee , David and Tim open with a wide-ranging look at the evolving power structure of college football — from conference brinkmanship and private equity to leadership dynamics at the highest levels of the sport. The conversation then shifts to purpose and impact with  Flo Bryan, Chief Corporate Alliance Officer at Make-A...

Episode 139 | David and Tim roll out their first-ever  special episode  to break down the high-stakes antitrust case recently settled between Front Row Motorsports, 23XI Racing, and NASCAR. They’re joined by  Sports Business Journal  motorsports insider Adam Stern, who had a front-row seat to every twist and turn after spending nearly two weeks inside the courtroom. Adam delivers fresh insight int...