Sports Business Radio Podcast

Sam Amick, NBA reporter for USA Today, joins us to dig into the NBA's new mega media rights deal and how the deal could affect the future of the NBA. Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor of Sports Illustrated and author of the new children's book "Rookie Bookie" stops by to discuss SI's coup with breaking the LeBron James to Cleveland story this past summer as well as his new book. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Mawae, former President of the NFL Players Association and 16-year NFL veteran goes one-on-one with Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger to provide insight on what current and former NFL players think of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Mawae also shares his observations of Goodell's relationship with NFL owners. Mawae was the NFLPA President during the lockout in 2011 and was involved in the negotiations of a new CBA. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An in-depth examination of the NFL in Crisis. Yahoo Sports NFL reporter Rand Getlin joins Brian Berger for a behind the curtain look at the most powerful league in U.S. sports as they are under fire for off the field controversies with marquee players Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice making negative headlines and damaging the brand of the NFL in the process. We discuss how the NFL has handled these controversies and what is next for the league. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Cole, NFL reporter for the Bleacher Report joins us to preview the upcoming NFL season and discuss the top sports business storylines. We also discuss Colts owner Jim Irsay's suspension and fine as well as Houston Texans DE JJ Watt's new $100M contract. Brian Cheek of Postano joins us to discuss what Postano will be doing with teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals this NFL season to help them engage with their fans via social media. We also discuss the sports business headlines of the week including Kevin Durant's new contract with Nike. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ross Greenburg, who spent 33 years at HBO sports and has won 51 Emmy Awards joins us to discuss his new documentary "Forgotten Four", as well as explore sports on TV including skyrocketing TV rights fees to sports properties and the future of sports on TV. Craig Pintens, Associate Athletic Director at the University of Oregon stops by to discuss the innovative "Quackcave" and the social media strategies the Ducks are utilizing with the help of Postano. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maury Brown from Forbes.com joins us to handicap the three finalists for Major League Baseball's Commissioner job to replace Bud Selig. We also discuss some bold moves by contending teams at the MLB trade deadline. Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the recent vote that is likely to make the Big 5 conferences in college athletics even stronger and will change the landscape of the NCAA. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN), ESPN NBA Insider and someone who has covered LeBron James since James was in grade school, joins us to talk about the ramifications of LeBron's move from the Miami Heat to Cleveland Cavaliers and how the surprising chain of events that saw James return to Cleveland unfolded. Justin Garrity, Senior Vice President of Postano (@Postano) joins us to discuss Postano's new partnership with Sports Business Radio and the annual Sports PR Summit in New York City. Garrity also discusses Postano's unique work in the sports and social media space. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Feferman, Head of SX Sports, part of the SXSW lineup in Austin, Texas, joins us to discuss her growing event and how YOU could land a spot as a panelist or featured conversation at the 2015 SX Sports lineup. Peter Ruppe, President of Alchemy Global and former senior executive with Nike stops by to discuss the sports business space and what Alchemy Global is doing to be unique. We also discuss NBA free agency and World Cup soccer. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiki Barber, the all-time leading rusher for the New York Giants, joins us to discuss his unique sports business Thuzio as well as top storylines from the NFL. Ric Bucher, Bleacher Report national NBA reporter and TNT broadcaster stops by to discuss the Clippers $2B sale to Steve Ballmer as well as the future of NBA star Kevin Love amongst other NBA topics. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Brennan of USA Today joins us to discuss the startling stats around the decline of the number of people playing golf as well as the lack of African American players in MLB. Zvee Geffen from Topps joins us to discuss how the trading card company is thriving in the digital age. Dr. Rahul Desai, our sports injury expert, stops by to discuss the epidemic of Tommy John surgeries for MLB pitchers. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're celebrating our 10th Anniversary of Sports Business Radio, which launched 10 years ago this week. SBR Co-Founder Keith Forman joins the show to take a trip down memory lane and recount some of the most memorable moments of the past decade. Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the NLRB's ruling with Northwestern student athletes and how the ruling impacts the college sports landscape. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Golub, Portland Timbers COO and MLS Executive of the Year 2 of the past 3 seasons joins us to discuss the tremendous success of the Timbers and the growth and popularity of MLS in North America. Portland will play to the MLS All-Star game in August. Brian Cheek, Director of Strategic Accounts for Postano stops by to tell us about how Postano is enhancing the social media experience for sports fans. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Commissioner David Stern joins Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger to reflect on his 30-year tenure as NBA Commissioner. We discuss Stern's proudest moments, biggest regrets and his future plans during the candid conversation. Brian Gordon of the Engine Shop stops by to discuss the best parties around Super Bowl XLVIII in NY/NJ. We also discuss Super Bowl commercials and overall business around the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maury Brown of the BizofBaseball.com joins us to discuss the MLB Hall of Fame voting process and if it needs to be overhauled or tweaked in light of this past week's Hall of Fame voting results. Jason Bolt, Founder and CEO of Society43 drops by to talk to us about his company's officially licensed sports themed sunglasses and the company's deals with the NBA and 80 top collegiate sports programs. Bolt also explains how the licensing process works when applying for official marks. We also discuss the BCS National Championship, NFL Playoffs and the Bobby Petrino hiring at Louisville. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2013. Happy Holidays from the team at Sports Business Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Mingey, President & Co-Founder of GlideSlope (www.theglideslope.com) joins us to discuss the lead-up to the Sochi Winter Olympic Games & how Olympic sponsors are preparing their campaigns around a politically controversial Russia. Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole), NFL reporter for the National Football Post joins us to discuss the Richie Incognito - Miami Dolphins story and take us inside an NFL lockerroom to see what really happens amongst teammates. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Brennan, sports columnist for USA Today and commentator for NPR and ABC News joins us to share why she won't be referring to Washington DC's NFL team as the Redskins any more and how a nickname change could actually benefit owner Dan Snyder financially. We also discuss security at sports venues. Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor at Sports Illustrated tells us how the magazine's 5-part series on Oklahoma State's football program came to fruition and why that specific program was profiled. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rand Getlin, Investigative reporter for Yahoo! Sports stops by to discuss the autograph controversy surrounding Johnny Manziel as well as how the college sports landscape could be reshaped and modernized. Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com joins the show to discuss the Alex Rodriguez suspension by MLB, his appeal and what's next for the embattled slugger. We also share our thoughts on the launch of Fox Sports 1. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor and Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated joins Brian Berger to discuss the NBA Finals, French Open, Biogenesis/MLB story, SI's breaking the Jason Collins story and Tim Tebow's signing with the New England Patriots. We also recap the recent Sports PR Summit, attended by Wertheim and organized by Berger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Garvey, MLB legend and former Dodgers and Padres star joins the show to discuss his career, his run at Dodgers ownership and his battle against prostate cancer. B.R. Koehnemann of Bandon Dunes golf resort stops by to discuss the Speedgolf World Championships at Bandon Dunes and airing this Saturday on CBS-TV. Maury Brown of the BizofBaseball.com shares his top sports business story lines for the just underway MLB season. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nigel Melville, CEO and President of USA Rugby joins us to discuss one of the fastest growing sports in the United States as well as the structure of the sport. Rand Getlin, investigative reporter with Yahoo! Sports stops by to discuss the recent overhaul of the NCAA's enforcement division and what they may mean to the future of the organization and NCAA member schools. We also discuss the NCAA's ruling regarding the Johnny Football trademark for Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel and how that ruling may impact trademarks around athlete nicknames in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher, longtime NBA Insider joins the show to discuss how the new NBA CBA is affecting trades and player movement. We also discuss the timeline for the return of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, the upcoming free agency of Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard and the potential move of the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hines from the Engine Shop joins us to preview the hottest parties in New Orleans leading up to the Super Bowl on February 3rd. We also discuss the most marketable players in this year's Super Bowl. Ethan Skolnick, Miami Heat beat writer for the Palm Beach Post joins us to discuss the Heat as well as his new book "Raising Your Game". Ekaterina Walter joins us to discuss her new book "Think Like Zuck" - a book that looks a successful business strategies utilized by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio's Top 10 sports business stories of 2012. Join Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs as they count down the biggest stories of 2012 from 10 to 1. Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leigh Steinberg, longtime sports agent who has represented the likes of Steve Young and Troy Aikman, and who was the inspiration for the movie "Jerry Maguire" joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation to discuss the re-launch of his agency, the state of player safety in the NFL today and his battle back from bankruptcy and alcoholism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime sports executive Joe Favorito joins us to discuss Hurricane Sandy's impact on the east coast sports world as well as the cancellation of NYC Marathon. Sports Illustrated editor Bill Syken stops by to discuss the new book "Football's Greatest", which brings to life the best football players, stadiums and moments in NFL history. Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the potential of Saints head coach Sean Payton leaving the team next season following the news that his contract has been voided by the NFL. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Mariota, QB of the nationally ranked Oregon Ducks football team joins us to discuss his emergence as the leader of the Ducks high scoring offense. Latanna Stone, the youngest golfer to ever qualify for the U.S. Women's Amateur stops by to discuss what the life of a 10-year old golf prodigy is like. Rand Getlin, Investigative Reporter for Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss his investigative piece about NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus and his relationship with a financial advisor who cost Rosenhaus' clients substantial amounts of money. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look back at the London Games with Sports Business Journal sports media reporter John Ourand as well as which Olympic athletes are most marketable post Olympics with Brand Affinity Technologies CEO Ryan Steelberg. We talk Andrew Luck's decision to table endorsement deals as well as the NFL officials dispute with Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports. Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated stops by to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers acquisition of Dwight Howard and the potential that this was the last Olympics with NBA players. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams Pro Bowl RB joins us to discuss football, his new head coach and his love for architecture, film and travel. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers rookie point guard stops by to talk about his path growing up in Oakland to playing college basketball at Weber State to his remarkable rise to the NBA lottery. Former U.S. Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes joins us to talk about her Olympic experience and to update us about what she's doing now. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerri Walsh, Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist beach volleyball stops by on her way to the 2012 London Olympics. Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagle and subject of the Disney movie "Invincible" joins the show to share his incredible story. Sportscaster Roy Firestone, former host of ESPN's "Up Close" shares thoughts on his most memorable interviews. Hollywood screenwriter Mike Rich visits the show. Please consider contributing to the Sports Business Radio Kickstarter campaign to keep the Sports Business Radio podcast alive at www.sportsbusinessradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Scott, Pac-12 Commissioner stops by to discuss the conference and its new TV network, changes to the postseason basketball tournament and potential changes to the college football postseason. Pullitzer Prize winning author Buzz Bissinger (Friday Night Lights) joins the show to discuss his new book "Father's Day" which focuses on his cross country trip with his special needs son Zach. Legendary sports writer Frank Deford discusses his new book "Overtime - My Life as a Sportswriter" and how the job of being a reporter has changed over the course of his career. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the BCS joins us to discuss college football's new 4-team playoff format. Hall of Fame basketball coach Geno Auriemma stops by to discuss the state of women's sports, his UConn Huskies women's basketball team as well as the U.S. Women's team he'll coach this summer at the Olympics in London. Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Kaleb Canales joins the show to discuss his innovative approach to coaching in the NBA and communicating with today's athletes. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the NFL Draft. Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports stops by to discuss his bombshell story about NBPA Executive Director Billy Hunter directing $17M worth of union funds to members of his family. Lisa Guerrero of Inside Edition joins us to discuss her transition from a successful sportscasting career where she was a sideline reporter for Monday Night Football and on "The Best Damn Sports Show" to an award winning newscasting career. Dr. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Shaheen, Interim Executive VP of Championships and Alliances and the man responsible for orchestrating the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments joins us to talk about the behind the scenes of March Madness. Bo Kimble, former Loyola Marymount University basketball star stops by to discuss the 1990 team that provided so many emotional moments on their way to the Elite Eight following the death of teammate Hank Gathers. Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer of Sports Illustrated joins us to talk about the legacy of Peyton Manning in Indianapolis. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenny Smith, NBA on TNT studio analyst and former NBA champion joins us to discuss the NBA All-Star festivities, his NBA career and NCAA March Madness. Maury Brown of the Bizofbaseball.com joins us to discuss the overturning of the Ryan Braun 50-game suspension by an independent panel of arbitrators. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times stops by to discuss the plan for a new arena in Seattle that could potentially house NBA and NHL franchises. Tom Ziller of SBNation and SacTownRoyalty.com gives us the latest news on a new arena for the Sacramento Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the Linsanity phenomenon around Knicks PG Jeremy Lin with Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld. Jason Sobel of the Golf Channel stops by to talk about the big TV ratings around the Phil Mickelson-Tiger Woods marquee matchup last weekend at Pebble Beach. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including West Virginia's move to the Big 12 conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Bowl recap and final numbers - TV audience, winning and losing ads, most marketable players, bettors vs Nevada sports books. We also examine the NBA season to date with Sam Amick, NBA reporter of SportsIllustrated.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Dunn, CEO of Athletes First and agent for NFL stars Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews Jr. and Ray Lewis joins us to discuss how his job has changed with a new CBA in place, safety for NFL players and marketability for NFL players after a Super Bowl win. David Schwab from Octagon joins us to discuss Super Bowl ads and Brian Gordon of Engine Shop stops by to fill us in on why companies spend big money on Super Bowl parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Wilson, former Seattle Mariners/MLB catcher joins us to discuss his playing days and his upcoming induction into the Mariners Hall of Fame with Randy Johnson. Maury Brown of the Bizofbaseball.com stops by to discuss the Detroit Tigers signing of Prince Fielder. Russell Baxter of Profootballguru.com helps us preview the Super Bowl pitting the NY Giants against the New England Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Cole, NFL reporter from Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the NFC and AFC Championship games in the NFL. Jon Wertheim stops by to chat NBA, Australian Open tennis and his latest book project. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Sanders, Chief Marketing Officer for BDA Sports, the agency that reps the likes of Steve Nash, Rajon Rondo, Greg Oden and Yao Ming joins us to discuss the state of sports marketing and whether or not there is a decrease in corporations utilizing athletes as spokespeople after athletes have stumbled off the field in recent years. Carson York, Oregon Ducks offensive lineman stops by to discuss the Ducks Rose Bowl win and being an academic all-american for the 3rd straight year. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Buchanan, Portland Trail Blazers Acting GM stops by to discuss his team's surprising start to the NBA season. Jason Cole, NFL reporter for Yahoo! Sports chats with us about the NFL playoffs as well as a big decision for the Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning or both? Dr Paul Dennis, sports psychologist joins us to discuss why some athletes like Serena Williams say they hate playing the sport they've spent their life playing. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sbradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio's Top 10 sports business stories of 2011. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio counts down its Top 20 Sports Business stories of 2011 - this week stories 20-11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat head coach joins Brian Berger to discuss the Heat's upcoming season, his coaching philosophy and his summer trip to the Phillippines where he met President Aquino. Dr. Paul Dennis, sports psychologist, joins us to discuss why some athletes find trouble off the field of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tinker Hatfield, VP of Design and Special Projects for Nike joins us to discuss his years of collaboration with Michael Jordan on the Air Jordan sneakers that have become the best selling basketball shoes of all-time. Sam Amick stops by to discuss the many NBA trades and free agent signings in the works as training camps get under way. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including a monstrous contract for Albert Pujols from the Los Angeles Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Scott, Pac-12 Commissioner stops by to discuss the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game and the continued growth of the conference. Sam Amick of SI.com joins us to discuss the new NBA CBA and the end to the lockout. We also bring you the latest sports business headlines of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of Sports Business Radio - featuring past conversations with NCAA President Mark Emmert, TNT NBA analyst and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and 2011 NBA Draft #1 pick Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Sports Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist and NPR/ABC News commentator joins us to discuss the latest with the far reaching scandal at Penn State. Maury Brown of the BizofBaseball.com joins us to discuss MLB's "hot stove" season and the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement. We also bring you the latest sports business headlines of the week including the cancellation of NBA games through December 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCAA President Mark Emmert sits down with Brian Berger for a wide ranging interview. Emmert discusses the Penn State scandal, Joe Paterno's retirement, the BCS, conference realignment and upcoming changes to the NCAA rule book. Sam Amick NBA Insider for Sports Illustrated joins us to bring us the latest on the NBA labor negotiations. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices