Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar have all joined the Saudi Pro League on nine-figure annual contracts. And the oil-rich league isn’t slowing down anytime soon, bidding to host marquee FIFA events and compete with Europe’s top football clubs. So today’s podcast examines the league's strategy and the impact that it will have on the global sports la ... Show More
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The Anti‑AI Bet: Why Live Sports Will Become More Valuable As Everything Else Gets Cheaper
<p>Ari Emanuel has spent billions acquiring live sports and entertainment assets. Now, he's betting that AI-boosted productivity gains will help demand soar, sending prices higher.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.ads ... Show More
12m 44s
Nov 19
Andy Campion: How Unrivaled Sports Is Building A Billion-Dollar Portfolio Of Youth Sports Properties
<p>Andy Campion is the chairman and CEO of Unrivaled Sports. Following more than two decades at Disney and Nike, Andy is now helping David Blitzer and Josh Harris build a diverse portfolio of youth sports properties across baseball, softball, football, and action sports. Unrivale ... Show More
37m 22s
Nov 12
Inside The Billion-Dollar Business Behind The New York City Marathon
Today's podcast examines the New York Road Runners' 44-page financial statements, including total revenues and expenses, sponsorship income, and executive compensation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p ... Show More
15m 41s
Mar 2024
World Corrupt: Episode 1 - Football in the House of Saud
<p>Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor are back for Season 2 of World Corrupt! And this time, Rog and Tommy are diving into how Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter of oil in the world and a nation in the news for human rights abuses, became the latest geopolitical powerplayer sweeping g ... Show More
47m 58s