Today's guest is Andy Gardiner, the man behind the Premier Golf League, the self-styled Formula One for professional golf whose promising to generate $1.8billion of annual revenue and $10billon of equity value by 2031. This comes a week after our podcast with Sean Bratches from the rival disruptor league, Saudi backed LIV Golf. Since we spoke, Bratches has ... 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 2023
The Business of Sport: NFL, F1, PGA Tour - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 96]
This is Dom Cooke and this week is a little different. It’s Super Bowl week and to get in the mood, we’re doing a sports special as we break down the business behind 3 iconic sports - The NFL, Formula 1, and the PGA Tour. Now, these are not new episodes. We have covered each of t ... Show More
1h 40m
Jun 2021
Wimbledon Re-Lived: Journey to Equal Prize Money
From 1968, when Billie Jean King was paid less than half of what Rod Laver received for winning Wimbledon, to 2007 when the champions finally received the same prize money, this podcast charts a long, extraordinary journey. We hear from BJK herself about the moves she made to get ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2018
This Guy Bet on Betting and It's About to Pay Off
Joe Asher, chief executive officer of William Hill U.S., discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the Supreme Court’s ruling that makes betting on sports legal. The ruling is likely to enrich every part of the sports economy, including team valuatio ... Show More
34m 50s
May 2024
Professional Tour TV Ratings
How much golf have you been watching? In this episode, Greg brings the numbers (Lou is impressed) on this season's steep decline in TV viewership of the Tour. Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about the factors that might be contributing to this downturn, including the play, the product, ... Show More
24m 34s
Apr 2024
How The Masters Became A $150 Million Annual Business + Several Interesting Facts About Golf’s Most Iconic Tournament
<p>Today’s episode includes a laundry list of interesting facts about Augusta National and the Masters golf tournament. We dig into the business behind the tournament and several other things, too, like expansion plans, hospitality offerings, and more. Enjoy!</p><br/> <p>Hosted b ... Show More
21m 49s
May 2024
Andrew Brandt Breaks Down Why NFL Players Are Ditching Agents, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Fanatics Lawsuit, Chicago’s Stadium Deal, Netflix’s Approach To Live Sports, And More
<p>Andrew Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers and one of the sharpest minds in sports business today. We discuss Caleb WIlliams not using an agent, Marvin Harrison Jr. lawsuit with Fanatics, Netflix paying $150 million for NFL games, the Chicago Bears NFL ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 2022
⛳️📉 Scott Wapner on Phil Mickelson, U.S. Open Picks And Nostradami Right As Usual!
Ned Michaels, Guy Adami and Jonathan Coachman are back to discuss the Canadian Open, Phil Mickelson, LIV Golf and a little tournament called the U.S. Open. Scott Wapner and Danny Moses drop by to give their two cents on the markets and on the PGA Tour. Guy's Rangers are OUT of th ... Show More
50m 51s
Aug 2022
An Alternate Universe: The Golf World in 2022
Trent and Frankie man the show and Dan Rapaport joins (15:23) as PGA Tour changes are announced just before recording. More elevated events, guaranteed money, travel stipends, changes to the PIP, and more. Tiger and Rory collaborate and form a new tech-infused team golf league. A ... Show More
1h 49m