Dave Roberts is one the primary architects of FIFA+, the football governing body’s newly launched global streaming service. It’s an opportunity to peak below the surface, at what the initial plan was; how it works and how that’s evolved; who’ll watch it and what they’ll watch; how and when it will be commercially viable; and what it says about how sports go ... Show More
Nov 21
UP518 Inside Edge: Harry Brook, George Pyne and the cricket agent business
<p>Inside Edge is our series on the business of cricket, presented with co-host Mike Jakeman. </p><p>Our guest is Phil Weston, head of cricket at TGI Sport, the agency owned jointly by George Pyne's Bruin Sports Capital and Quadrant Private Equity. </p><p>England star Harry ... Show More
53m 4s
Nov 18
UP517 The Mark Oliver Heatmap: Global sport's investment hotspots
<p>Mark Oliver was the BBC's first head of strategy before creating Oliver and Ohlbaum in 1995, which remains one of the most influential media advisory boutiques in the market, with clients ranging from sports leagues and federations to media companies, tech platforms, vent ... Show More
45m 27s
Feb 2021
Director of eFootball & Gaming at FIFA on why esports is vital to them
In this week's episode, Nathan is joined by Christian Volk, Director of eFootball & Gaming at FIFA, the international governing body of association football.They discussed FIFA’s intentions for FIFAe in 2021 and an overview of what’s to come, why esports is important for FIFA and ... Show More
16m 9s
Dec 2022
Episode 706 - FIFA Uncovered
<p>With the World Cup ongoing, I chat to Miles Coleman, the writer and producer of FIFA Uncovered – a four part documentary series available now on Netflix. We chat about the origins of both the film itself and FIFA as an organisation, as well as decisions that were made and mome ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2022
Laporta's Pitch to the Socios, Major Changes to Barcelona B, and the Effect of the 2022 World Cup
On episode 361, Dan and Emile discuss the upcoming assembly and Laporta's tenure as President so far! They talk about the stakes of the decisions, the major changes to Barça B, the effect of the 2022 World Cup on the squad, and much more!Running Order:How has Laporta done so far? ... Show More
54m 10s