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
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
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>
<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/OnTheVerge">Join our Patreon!</a> Perks include daily recap podcasts, monthly top 50 prospect updates, invitation to join our priva ... Show More
1h 25m