Sports Business Radio Podcast

Jason Rowley, President of the Phoeninx Suns, discusses the NBA team's innnovative approach to the business-side of sports including a first of its kind data-inclusive ticket plan. Doug Lodder, Boingo Wireless Senior VP joins the show to discuss Boingo's title sponsorship of the 2016 Sports Business Radio Road Shows as well as give us insight on some of the latest sports technologies. #JasonRowley #PhoenixSuns #NBA #DougLodder #BoingoWireless #sportstechnology #sportsbiz #SportsBusinessRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Schwab, Managing Director of Octagon First Call and celebrity and brand partnership expert joins the show to help us preview the Super Bowl 50 commercials and discuss which athletes are primed to help their brand the most on Super Bowl Sunday. Brian Gordon of the Engine Shop stops by to discuss the top Super Bowl 50 parties, including the exclusive ESPN party the Engine Shop is producing. Brian Cheek from Postano joins the show to discuss Super Bowl 50 social media and the latest social media efforts from Postano. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio. #SB50 #sportsbiz #SuperBowlads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark King, adidas Group North America President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his role at adidas, his 34 years leading TaylorMade and the debut of his new podcast - Extraordinary Happens: Competing in Sports, Business and Life. We also discuss the sports business around Super Bowl 50, the firing of Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt and the controversy surrounding Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @sbradio. #MarkKing #adidas #sportsbiz #ExtraordinaryHappens #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio provides in-depth coverage of the NFL's return to Los Angeles. Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor of Sports Illustrated and best-selling author, discusses the NFL's return to Los Angeles as well as his new book out on Feb 2nd: THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SPORTS: The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry and What We Can Learn from the T-Shirt Cannon. Matthew Mitten, President of the Sports Lawyers Association joins the show to discuss the sports legal ramifications for the Rams move to Los Angeles as well as potential legal hurdles for the Chargers and Raiders. Mitten represented Harris County, Texas when the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee. #NFLtoLA #JonWertheim #ThisIsYourBrainOnSports #SportsBusiness Radio #SportsLawyersAssociation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 sports business stories of 2015. We also talk with Doug Lodder of Boingo Wireless about the wireless experience for fans and venue operators at sports venues. #TomBrady #DeflateGate #DailyFantasy #FIFA #SportsBiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles Lakers co-owner and President Jeanie Buss joins Brian Berger at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo Wireless from the campus of the University of Southern California for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation in front of USC student athletes and sports business students. Buss discusses Kobe Bryant’s recent retirement announcement, his career and moving ahead into the next era of Lakers basketball; the lessons she learned from her father Dr. Jerry Buss; her complex relationship with her brother Jim Buss who oversees Basketball Operations for the Lakers; Lakers head coach Byron Scott; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver; behind the scenes at NBA Board of Governors meetings; the Lakers continued support for Lamar Odom; the future of daily fantasy; her fondest memories from her days as a student at USC; the potential of the NFL to LA; suggestions for finding a job in sports; the role of analytics in sports; tech and connectivity in sports; and her advice for women in sports. #SBRadioUSC #USC #Lakers #JeanieBuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Stelfox, VP & GM of Zebra Technologies stops by to tell us about her $4B company based in large part on what is called Enterprise Asset Intelligence -- turning physical information into digital information and how they are helping sports teams and broadcasters gather analytics in real time. Jeremy Darlow, author of the book “Brands Win Championships” and Director of Brand Marketing for football and baseball at adidas joins us. Justin Garrity, President of Postano tells us about a new service called Hashtag Analytics that helps sports teams and brands track social media conversations in an effective manner. Rob Schack, Global Head of Sports & Strategic Projects at Reuters News Agency tells us about how the company is evolving including a new service called Sports Desk Direct. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Sutton, Chairman Emeritus of IMG College joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of collegiate sports media rights and the collegiate landscape. Brec Bassinger, actress and star of the Nickelodeon hit TV show "Bella and the Bulldogs" talks to Sophia Berger about the show based on a Female QB who plays on an all-boys football team. Andrew Muscato, filmaker, discusses his latest documentary “Doped: The Dirty Side of Sports” airing on Epix. #BenSutton #IMG College #BrecBassinger #Nickelodeon #BellaandtheBulldogs #GirlPower #AndrewMuscato Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Jones, GM of Kapalua Golf & Tennis resort in Maui and Michael Chupka, Director of Communications for Bandon Dunes Golf resort in Oregon join the show to discuss their world class golf resorts and the business of golf. #Kapalua #Bandon Dunes #GolfBiz Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Hoenig, Editorial Director for The Players' Tribune and Jeter Publishing joins us to discuss the first-of-its-kind digital media company, founded by Derek Jeter where athletes communicate directly with fans. Hoenig, who oversaw ESPN Publishing including ESPN the Magazine for 20 years, also weighs in on the current state of the media. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nigel Eccles, Co-Founder & CEO of the multi-billion dollar daily fantasy sports game Fan Duel joins us to discuss his company's origin and meteoric rise as well as its deals with teams and leagues throughout the sports world. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Kain, Los Angeles Dodgers CFO joins us to discuss the new Dodgers + R/GA accelerator program. Tyler Marciniak stops by to discuss the #pass4prostate campaign around the September 5 USA vs Australia rugby match at Soldier Field in Chicago. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers guard, joins the show to discuss his breakout performance during the 2015 NBA playoffs, his aspirations to be a journalist, the NBA CBA, social media and why he flies commercial and coach. Brian Cheek, Director of Business Development, Sports for Postano stops by to discuss the latest innovations from Postano including the new ability to integrate Periscope into Postano visualizations. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina LeBlanc, women's pro soccer player & goalkeeper for the Canadian Women's Soccer Team since 1998, joins us to discuss her career as well as how women's soccer can capitalize on the momentum built from the 2015 Women's World Cup. Nate Checketts, co-founder of Rhone Apparel joins us to discuss his high-quality, men's sportswear company. Neil Horowitz, digital and social media expert and host of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast joins us to discuss a big week for sports on social media as well as emerging technologies. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Feferman, Head of SXsports joins us to discuss one of the fastest growing sports business events of the year that takes place each March in Austin, Texas. Jon Mugar, Founder of The Basketball Tournament, a winner take all, single-elimination tourney where the winning team takes home $1M, also joins us for a conversation. TBT will feature dozens of ex NBA players. Kyle Nelson, Co-Founder and CMO of MVP Index, stops by to discuss the first index that measures the digital brand value of over 20,000 professional athletes, plus their associated teams and leagues. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethan Skolnick, NBA writer for the Bleacher Report, joins us to discuss the real dynamics behind the LeBron James-Dan Gilbert, LeBron James-Pat Riley and Pat Riley-Dwyane Wade relationships. We also cover the sports business headlines of the week including American Pharoah's Triple Crown win, the NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup and Women's World Cup soccer. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick, NBA reporter for USA Today joins us to discuss the Cavs-Warriors NBA Finals matchup as well as discuss new head coach hires and NBA free agency. Steve Skinner, CEO of Kemper Sports stops by to preview the 2015 U.S. Open which will be played on a Kemper golf course - Chambers Bay. Skinner gives us a scouting report on the course and we also discuss golf is marketing itself to today's generation of young people. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiki Barber joins us to discuss his thoughts on Ted Wells' "Deflategate" report which was released this week, his advice for vets on the Tamps Bay Bucs welcoming Jameis Winston into the lockerroom and the latest with Barber's company Thuzio, which matches current and retired athletes with the right businesses for speaking engagements and appearances. We also discuss the fallout from Mayweather-Pacquiao as well as the Kentucky Derby. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sports Business Radio Road Show heads to Arizona State's WP Carey School of Business for Brian Berger's in-depth conversation with Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall (@DHallDBacks). The interview is conducted before a live studio audience comprised of sports business students, faculty, alumni and sports business executives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick Mason, 15-year NFL veteran WR and analyst for the Big Ten Network joins us to discuss the state of the NFL, a busy week in the league with free agency and trades and NFL off the field behavior. Josh Shaw, Founder and CEO of Mission Athletecare stops by to tell us about the tremendous growth of the company that counts Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams and David Wright as equity partners. Maury Brown of Forbes helps us preview the top sports business headlines for the upcoming MLB season. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shergul Arshad, CEO & Founder of Mondogoal stops by to discuss his growing fantasy soccer company as well as whether or not gambling on U.S. sports should be legalized. Brian Cheek of Postano joins the show to discuss Postano's work around the College Football Playoff as well as how teams, leagues and companies can bring their social media conversations to life via the new Postano Command Center. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Parry, CEO of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, joins us to discuss the economic impact of Super Bowl 49 on the state of Arizona's economy as well as Jay's team's preparation in advance of hosting the Super Bowl. Brian Gordon, CEO of the Engine Shop stops by to tell us about the biggest Super Bowl parties - which brands are hosting parties, which celebrities will be attending and performing at these parties and how difficult is it to get into the Super Bowl parties. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio counts down its Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2014. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baron Davis, former NBA and UCLA star joins for an in-depth conversation at our #SBRadioUCLA Road Show presented by Postano at UCLA's Center for MEMES on the UCLA campus on December 4th. Davis discusses his sports, business and entertainment ventures as well as his basketball career at UCLA and in the NBA in front of a live studio audience made up of UCLA students and alumni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Networks joins us to discuss his inspirational documentary "Life in a Walk", a story about Yogi's walks with his dad who was diagnosed with cancer as well as an invitation for others to walk and talk with the people who are most important to them. Justin Garrity, President of Postano joins us to discuss Postano's new partnership with FISH Technologies and how they continue to bring social media conversations for sports teams and events to life. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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