Sports Business Radio Podcast

Bill Polian, Indianapolis Colts President and 5-time winner of the NFL's Executive of the Year award, joins us to discuss the decade-long run of success the team has enjoyed as well as the new stadium the Colts will move into this fall - Lucas Oil Stadium. We also break down the TV ratings for the historic Pats - Giants triplecast, the college football bowl games and the NHL's Amp Energy Drink Winter Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR Counts Down the Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2007. Happy New Year from Sports Business Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR Counts Down the Top 20 Sports Business Stories of 2007. This week we unveil stories 20-11. Merry Christmas from Sports Business Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Slive, BCS Coordinator and SEC Commissioner joins us to discuss college football's future post-season plans. Gary Planos, Tournament Director for the Mercedes Benz Championship at Kapalua, stops by to preview the PGA's first event of 2008. Linda Choong, Senior VP for the NBA Retail drops in to give us some last minute holiday gift ideas from NBAStore.com. We also examine the Mitchell Report following its release this week as well as the sentencing of NFL star Michael Vick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR hands out its year-end "Best" and "Worst" sports business awards. We also discuss the BCS bowl match-ups as well as the economics behind the big MLB trade between the Detroit Tigers and Florida Marlins. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman joins us for our monthly Glickman Global segment where we discuss international sports business topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the Sean Taylor tragedy and how athletes may be forced to rethink their personal security measures with Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter. Michael Hiestand, USA Today's Sports TV columnist joins us to discuss the NFL Network's battle with cable companies and the lack of distribution for last Thursday's Packers - Cowboys showdown. We also discuss the legacy of Gatorade founder, the late Dr. Robert Cade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of SBR looks back on conversations with 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash (Sept 2007), USC Head Football Coach Pete Carroll (Oct. 2007) and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt (Aug. 2007). Happy Thanksgiving 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In-depth analysis on Barry Bonds' indictment for perjury and obstruction of justice as well as A-Rod's new 10-year contract with the Yankees. Brian Windhorst, Akron Beacon-Journal beat writer for the Cleveland Cavaliers and author of the new LeBron James book "The Franchise" joins us to discuss highlights of the book and the NBA's most marketable player. We also discuss the enormous Chinese TV audience that tuned in to watch Yao vs Yi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Coplin, NFL Network VP of Programming joins us to discuss the network's upcoming schedule of live NFL games that kick-off on Thanksgiving night, as well as the network's ongoing distribution negotiations with cable companies. Steve Pyeatt from Save Our Sonics stops by to discuss the future of NBA basketball in Seattle and his group's efforts to retain an NBA team for the city that has had a team since 1967. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Miller, Portland Trail Blazers President and former President of the JORDAN brand joins us to discuss his vision for the Trail Blazers organization as well as his history over the past decade at Nike. Jeff Ma from PROTRADE.com stops by for his monthly visit and we debate whether or not Alex Rodriguez is worth $30M per season. We also discuss the potential TV ratings for the NFL's epic matchup of undefeated teams, the Colts and the Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider joins us to discuss the biggest sports business storylines for the league for the upcoming season. We also break down the big business of the 2007 MLB World Series and the NFL's foray into London this weekend with the NY Giants - Miami Dolphins game at Wembley Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Carroll, USC's Head Football Coach, joins us for a rare one-on-one conversation and an in-depth look at the Trojans' football team. We also examine the inner workings of USC's athletic department and discuss everything from the Trojans' athletic facilities to their lucrative merchandise sales. We also review the sports business headlines of the week which include Joe Torre's departure from the NY Yankees and Tiger Woods' new marketing partnership with Gatorade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Byrnes, Arizona Diamondbacks GM joins us to discuss how he built an NLCS team with a $52M team payroll - one of the lowest in all of MLB. Marcus Kam from adidas China educates us about the differences between the Chinese consumer and the American consumer as adidas ramps up their efforts in China around the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. We also discuss the fall of the Yankees dynasty, MLB Playoff TV ratings and more bad news for Michael Vick that could have him paying back the Atlanta Falcons to the tune of $20M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Moorad, managing partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins us to discuss the teams playoff run and his transition from Sports Agent to team management. Marshall Glickman stops by for our monthly Glickman Global segement. We also examine scandals with the New York Knicks and Marion Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Conley Sr., agent for NBA rookies Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. stops by to chat about how he became an agent, his relationship with Oden and being a part of Chicago's efforts to land the 2016 Summer Olympics. Jon Wertheim from Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss the DEA's big performance enhancing drug raid this week as well as his new book, "Running the Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious, The Last Great American Pool Hustler". We also examine the ongoing saga with the Seattle Supersonics and their battle with the City of Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns joins us for a rare interview to discuss his recent charity basketball game in China as well as the upcoming NBA season. Jeff Ma from PROTRADE.com stops by for his monthly segment and unique perspective on the sports world. We also examine Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s new number 88 car and his sponsor deals with Amp Energy Drink and the Army National Guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Commissioner David Stern, Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen and San Diego Chargers Executive VP and GM AJ. Smith join us on "The Best of Sports Business Radio". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR host Brian Berger and Warsaw Sports Marketing Center Managing Director Paul Swangard preview the 2008 Summer Olympics from Beijing China, where they are touring the Olympic facilities and meeting with Olympic organizers and key sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand joins us to discuss the increased spending in college athletics as well as the BCS and the Men's Basketball Final Four. We also examine the Michael Vick apology in our "Caught in the Crosslights" segment. The U.S. Open gets underway in New York and we discuss the big business around the event and the top tennis players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Corso, of ESPN College Gameday stops by to chat with us about the popular college football road show as well as his involvement with Team Baby Entertainment. Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter helps us dissect the Michael Vick guilty plea as well as the fallout for the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons. We also discuss a story we broke this week, Nike Founder Phil Knight's $100M donation to the University of Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. Smith, San Diego Chargers Executive VP and GM joins us to discuss a busy offseason for his team and the business of being a GM in the NFL. Jeff Ma from Protrade.com stops by to give us his sleepers and busts for the upcoming NFL season. Legal woes continue for former NBA referee Tim Donaghy and Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick this week. Tiger Woods wins his 13th Major and then signs on to design his first U.S. golf course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kel Devlin, Global Sports Marketing Director for Nike Golf, joins us from the PGA Championship to discuss the tremendous growth of the company over the past decade as well as the company's future plans for marquee endorsers Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie. Lamell McMorris with the World Umpires Association stops by to discuss his union's stance on MLB's request to conduct comprehensive background checks on all umpires in light of the recent Tim Donaghy NBA scandal. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt joins us to discuss the team's new Think Cure charitable initiative as well as the business philosophies for one of the most iconic franchises in sports. We mark the 12-month countdown until the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing with China Daily News reporter Charlie Shifflet who joins us from the host city to update us on the city's preparations as well as which American corporations and athletes have the biggest presence in Beijing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA reporter joins us to discuss the Tim Donaghy gambling scandal and its impact on the NBA. Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter joins us from Atlanta to break down the Mike Vick federal dogfighting probe. We also take a look at the Barry Bonds - Bud Selig relationship during Bonds' pursuit of the all-time HR record as well as the doping scandals that continue to rock the Tour de France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist joins us from Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland, site of the 2007 British Open. Jeff Ma, VP of Research for PROTRADE.com stops by to chat with us about the online sports stock market and his new movie - 21 - based on the book Bringing Down the House, where he and fellow MIT students and alums took Las Vegas for millions of dollars by crunching numbers and beating the system. We also look at the business impact of the Mike Vick dogfighting probe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gavin Maloof, Co-Owner of the Sacramento Kings and the Palms hotel and casino in Las Vegas stops by and updates us on the latest developments regarding funding a new arena in Sacramento. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman joins us for our monthly Glickman Global segment - this month we discuss the merits of American sports leagues taking their brands abroad. BONUS segment - new Portland Trail Blazers forward Channing Frye's stops by the ESPN Zone to visit with us in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maury Brown with the BizofBaseball.com stops by to discuss the best and worst returns on investment for the first half of the MLB season. Tim Canfield, Managing Partner of Downstream enters the Technology Lab to chat with us about his company's design and technology firm - ONE UP Sports - which is enhancing the experiences of teams and fans across the country. Sochi, Russia is awarded the 2014 Winter Olympics and Tiger Woods is the host with the most at the inaugural AT&T National in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Pritchard, the GM of the Portland Trail Blazers joins us to discuss the team's selection of Greg Oden with the number one pick in this week's NBA Draft. Seattle Supersonics star Kevin Durant discusses his desire for an affordable signature shoe. Durant's agent Aaron Goodwin joins us to discuss Durant's marketing potential. Ilana Kloss, the Commissioner of World Team Tennis drops by to chat with us. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and the Chairman of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and NFL's Seattle Seahawks joins us for a rare interview. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to discuss the ongoing Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers saga as well as help us preview the 2007 NBA Draft. We also examine the upcoming Jason Giambi - George Mitchell meeting as well as discuss the possibility of a lifetime ban for NFL bad boy Pacman Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Sanders, the VP of Marketing for BDA Sports stops by to discuss the marketing potential for Greg Oden, a BDA client and the likely #1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. We also discuss the marketing efforts for Sanders' other NBA clients including Steve Nash, Yao Ming and Carmelo Anthony. Michael Hiestand, the Sports TV columnist from USA Today joins us to discuss the decline of sports on TV. From the NBA Finals to the Stanley Cup Finals to the World Series, there's an alarming trend of historically low TV ratings developing. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Gilbert, Majority Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Founder of Quicken Loans stops by as his NBA team plays in its first-ever NBA Finals. Marshall Glickman, CEO of G2 Strategic joins us for this month's installment of "Glickman Global" and we examine the rash of North American owners who are investing in European sports franchises. We also examine the incredible legacy of NASCAR patriarch Bill France Jr. and review the historically low TV ratings from the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trail Blazers GM and owner of the number one pick in the June NBA Draft, joins us after winning the NBA Draft lottery earlier this week. Tanith Belbin, figure skater, TV correspondent and ESPN's 2006 Hottest Female Athlete stops by the SBR studios to pay us a visit. BONUS interview with Mike Golub, Portland Trail Blazers Executive VP of Business Operations, joins us to discuss the economic impact of winning the NBA Draft lottery and having the opportunity to draft basketball superstars Greg Oden or Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN NBA Reporter Ric Bucher joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the controversial decision by the NBA league office to suspend two Phoenix Suns players. We also chat with Mike Kogan from the Fighting Entertainment Group about the business of Mixed Martial Arts, better known as MMA. MLB changes the dates for the 2007 World Series and DEI and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are fined by NASCAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Rowell, the President of the NBA's Golden State Warriors joins us to discuss the team's stunning playoff success and what the organization is doing to capitalize on the exciting run. In headlines we discuss Dale Earnhardt Jr's departure from DEI and Roger Clemens'lucrative deal with the NY Yankees. Glickman Global examines the state of pro tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Raih, Managing Director of Zamabezi Ink, the Marketing Agency for Kobe Bryant joins us to discuss the branding efforts for the LA Lakers superstar. Chris Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL Reporter joins us to discuss the economics of the NFL Draft, ranging from team salary caps to potential rookie salaries. We also give you the latest TV ratings for the NBA Playoffs and update you on the Dale Earnhardt Inc negotiations with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonya Antonucci with the Women's Soccer Initiative joins us to discuss the rebirth of women's pro soccer in the U.S. Dan Masonson, NFL Director of Marketing Communications stops by to help us preview the 2007 NFL Draft. We examine the many different ways the sports world is paying its respects to Virginia Tech after the university's horrific tragedy this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Commissioner David Stern joins us to discuss the league's growth in China as well as update us on the business situations for several teams around the league including the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Hornets, Seattle Supersonics and Portland Trail Blazers. Commissioner Stern also discusses the failed NBA composite game ball as well as global warming. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman joins us for our monthly "Glickman Global" segment where we discuss a global sports business topic. Finally, we recap The Masters for 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Baer, SF Giants General Partner and Executive VP joins us to discuss the business of the MLB team - including Barry Bonds' historic home run chase, the signing of free agent pitcher Barry Zito and AT and T Park playing host to the 2007 MLB All-Star game. We also recap the NCAA Basketball Final Four and take a look inside the business of The Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of SBR with NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand, Sacramento Kings Co-Owner Gavin Maloof and tennis star Maria Sharapova's agent Max Eisenbud from IMG. Enjoy three of the most insightful SBR guest conversations from the past 6 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices