Episodes

  • The Story of Women’s College Basketball’s Historic Season

    The Story of Women’s College Basketball’s Historic Season
    May 9 2024
    Caitlin Clark has lived in the national spotlight for months, but now Omaha Productions is looking to tell a different side of the transcendent star. The Peyton Manning-founded production company is releasing a docuseries focused on Clark, Kamilla Kardoso and Kiki Rice on ABC this weekend, modeled after their Quarterback series on Netflix. Omaha head of production Therese Andrews joins the show to discuss the series and Omaha’s approach to sports programming. Plus, the WNBA is finally getting charter flights and MLB amateur talent hub is receiving attention over claims that it is exploiting the earning power of its players.
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    17 mins
  • Sir Charles Could Be Hot Free Agent if TNT Loses NBA

    Sir Charles Could Be Hot Free Agent if TNT Loses NBA
    May 8 2024
    The NBA has been on TNT since 1989, but NBC could be boxing out the cable network in the next set of media deals. Should that happen, Charles Barkley could become the most sought-after media free agent in a generation. Front Office Sports’ Tuned-In columnist Mike McCarthy provides the latest on the high-stakes negotiations. Plus, upfront meetings are providing a look at the growing value of sports in the media world, the Miami GP was a big win for Formula 1, and Flavor Flav graces the show for an interview unlike any we’ve ever had.
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    19 mins
  • How Marvin Harrison Jr. Could Change the NFL

    How Marvin Harrison Jr. Could Change the NFL
    May 7 2024
    Marvin Harrison Jr. has not signed the NFLPA’s group licensing agreement, and is instead pursuing individual sponsorship and licensing deals with companies. This is not the first time the wide receiver has done things a little differently: He also passed on the NFL Combine and Pro Day, choosing to prepare for the season instead. Other players could follow in his footsteps, as they seek more empowerment. ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss joins the show to discuss how Harrison Jr. is creating new precedents. Plus, Tom Brady got roasted, and the Kentucky Derby celebrated high viewership numbers and a new media deal.
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    15 mins
  • Phil Simms on His CBS Departure and Today’s NFL

    Phil Simms on His CBS Departure and Today’s NFL
    May 6 2024
    Phil Simms was a CBS football analyst for 26 years, but recently learned that his contract won’t be renewed. He joins the show with his son Matt to discuss the changing face of NFL media, why he expected his exit was coming, and why the Atlanta Falcons made the perplexing move to acquire two starting quarterbacks. Plus, the Kentucky Derby broke betting records, there is turmoil at Red Bull despite its on-track dominance, and Ipswich Town and Leicester City are returning to the Premier League.
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    24 mins
  • How Red Bull Laps the F1 Competition and Builds the Brand

    How Red Bull Laps the F1 Competition and Builds the Brand
    May 3 2024
    Red Bull has carved out a unique place in the sports world as a beverage business that has a growing presence in the sports world. The company has become the dominant force in Formula One, as this weekend's Miami Grand Prix will again reveal, and also owns five soccer teams around the globe. Red Bull commercial director Nick Stocker joins the show to discuss how the team has parlayed wins on the grid into profits off of it. Plus, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office called the Chicago Bears’ initial ask for public funds a “non-starter” and the Seattle Mariners added to their ownership group.
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    18 mins
  • Why the Kentucky Derby is Still a Hot Ticket, 150 Races Later

    Why the Kentucky Derby is Still a Hot Ticket, 150 Races Later
    May 2 2024
    The Kentucky Derby will become the rare event that has run annually for 150 years with Saturday’s race. Churchill Downs underwent a $200 million renovation prior to the event, which leans into its history as much as anything in sports. FanDuel TV anchor Todd Schrupp joins the show to discuss the significance of this race, recent issues in horse safety, and the controversial figure of Bob Baffert. Plus, an NFL team owner turned down a $10 billion offer and Fox plans to seek record prices for ad space during the Super Bowl LIX broadcast.
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    19 mins
  • NBA Playoffs Preview a Future Without LeBron and Steph

    NBA Playoffs Preview a Future Without LeBron and Steph
    May 1 2024
    The NBA is nearing a massive media rights deal, as a dramatic playoffs featuring a new cast of characters unfolds. The New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas joins the show to discuss how these playoffs represent a changing of the guard and the enigmatic figure of Jimmy Butler. Plus, the Premier League could implement a spending cap and LeBron James is leaving his options open with his son, Bronny, entering the NBA Draft.
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    19 mins
  • How a Stanley Cup Run Lifts an NHL Franchise

    How a Stanley Cup Run Lifts an NHL Franchise
    Apr 30 2024
    The Florida Panthers are chasing a Stanley Cup while still feeling the reverberations of last year’s run to the finals. Team president and CEO Matt Caldwell joins the show to discuss how the Panthers’ success boosted the franchise in the short and long-term. Plus, MLB is fixing its uniforms – eventually, and Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are buying into a Liga MX team that already has numerous celebrity owners.
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    16 mins