We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.
Oct 16
691. Is This What a “Good Billionaire” Looks Like?
David Rubenstein, a product of the old bipartisan D.C., made his fortune in private equity. He’s been spending it on “patriotic philanthropy” and institutions like the Kennedy Center, where Trump fired him as chairman. Now he wonders if the center can hold. SOURCES:David Rubenste ... Show More
43m 23s
Oct 9
690. It’s Show Business, Baby!
Podcasting started as a niche-nerd pursuit. Now it’s a $9 billion industry. Is that a lot? The strange economics of this thing we do. SOURCES:Jim Bankoff, chairman and C.E.O. of Vox Media.Ben Davis, head of digital at WME.Will Page, former chief economist at Spotify and author of ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2
689. Here’s Why Your Hamburger Just Got So Pricey
An economist calls America’s beef industry a “miracle.” An antitrust scholar calls it “broken.” Maybe they’re both right? SOURCES:Austin Frerick, agriculture antitrust expert, fellow at Yale University, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry ... Show More
49m 25s
Feb 2020
NFL Draft Superlatives; Top 5 Super Bowl Favorites
Matt, Connor and Mello breakdown their favorite draft superlatives from risers, fallers, combine breakouts and much more. Later on the guys pick their way-too-early Super Bowl favorites and answer your #DraftonDraft questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. L ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2021
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Tomlin's Extension, And Alex Smith Calls It Career
Super Bowl Champion Willie Colon, Joey Mulinaro, & Steven Cheah discuss: Mike Tomlin's extension with the Steelers (00:09 - 10:58) Alex Smith and Jordan Reed announcing their retirements (11:01 - 24:20) Our sit down with NFL Lead Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) (25 ... Show More
56m 38s
May 2023
Learning How to Successfully Predict the Top NFL Prospects. Plus, a Full NFL Draft Reaction.
Kevin is joined by Cooper Petagna, a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports and a former University of Alabama, University of Oregon, and University of Washington staffer, to break down what goes into successfully predicting the top draft picks and impactful NFL players starti ... Show More
1h 14m