To understand Facebook’s relationship with live sport, it’s a good idea to talk to one of its key architects. Peter Hutton's move to the social media giant in 2018, set expectations of a new sports rights bonanza to fill the gap created by declining pay TV fees. But a year on, there’s little sign that Facebook want to play the rights game in the same way. ’I ... Show More
Mar 10
UP538 Ted Knutson on Brentford, Betting and Benham. And how AI will change football data
Ted Knutson's career tracks a remarkable arc: professional gambler at Pinnacle, architect of Brentford's analytics-driven recruitment model, founder of StatsBomb — built from a blog written during cancer recovery into a global data company sold to Hudl in 2024 — and now Strategic ... Show More
53m 5s
Mar 6
UP537 The Buy Side: Inside Unilever's FIFA World Cup Strategy
Today, we are joined by Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President for Rexona—the brand known as Degree in the US, Sure in the UK, and Shield in South Africa. Ben oversees the global strategy for a brand that Unilever identifies as the "cultural engine" of its Personal Care business ... Show More
42m 27s
Mar 3
UP536 Other People's Money: Bex Smith's thesis for women's football multi club ownership
Bex Smith, is our guest today on Other People’s Money, Unofficial Partner’s sports finance series presented with regular cohost Matt Rogan. Bex Smith was captain of the New Zealand Women’s football team, appearing at World Cups, two Olympic Games, and enjoyed a stellar club caree ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2022
A Week Away From Opening Day
<p>Zach, Nick, and Bob provide their thoughts on the latest developments during spring training as it begins to wind down. DL Hall and Kyle Bradish provide a snapshot of the future, they explain why the major league team will get easier and easier to watch as the season goes on, ... Show More
1h 26m
Feb 2022
2022 Pre-Season - Beyond the Top 50 w/ Lamar Sparks
<p>Zach, Nick, and Bob interview minor league outfielder Lamar Sparks about his comeback 2021 season after dealing with injuries and losing 2020 to COVID. Lamar talks about what it took to get back on the field, the differences between the Duquette era and the Mike Elias regime, ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2022
2022 Pre-Season Top 50 Baltimore Orioles Prospects
<p>Zach, Nick, and Bob unveil their updated Baltimore Orioles top 50 prospect list prior to the 2022 season.</p>
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1h 25m