The Anti‑AI Bet: Why Live Sports Will Become More Valuable As Everything Else Gets Cheaper
Ari Emanuel has spent billions acquiring live sports and entertainment assets. Now, he's betting that AI-boosted productivity gains will help demand soar, sending prices higher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Anti‑AI Bet: Why Live Sports Will Become More Valuable As Everything Else Gets Cheaper
Ari Emanuel has spent billions acquiring live sports and entertainment assets. Now, he's betting that AI-boosted productivity gains will help demand soar, sending prices higher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Andy Campion: How Unrivaled Sports Is Building A Billion-Dollar Portfolio Of Youth Sports Properties
Andy Campion is the chairman and CEO of Unrivaled Sports. Following more than two decades at Disney and Nike, Andy is now helping David Blitzer and Josh Harris build a diverse portfolio of youth sports properties across baseball, softball, football, and action sports. Unrivaled Sports currently owns and operates more than a dozen properties throughout the country, serving over one million youth athletes annually. In this conversation, Andy and I discuss the company's business model, what Unrivaled Sports looks for in potential acquisitions, how strategic investors have accelerated the business's growth, and what he learned about the value of youth sports during his time at Nike and Disney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Inside The Billion-Dollar Business Behind The New York City Marathon
Today's podcast examines the New York Road Runners' 44-page financial statements, including total revenues and expenses, sponsorship income, and executive compensation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Pickleball’s Billion-Dollar Potential: Inside The Investors, Leagues, And Media Deals Powering Its Growth
Pickleball has been named America's fastest-growing sport for the fourth consecutive year — and now it is also becoming a legitimate sports league.UPA Financial Overview 2025• Annual Revenue: $60 million (+30% YoY)• Sponsorship Revenue: $30 million (+25% YoY)• Tickets Sold To Date: 110,000 (across MLP & PPA)• Total Annual Player Compensation: $33 millionWith franchises selling for $13 million to $16 million and 500,000 viewers on CBS for last year's MLP Finals in New York City's Central Park, investors have committed over $75 million to help the UPA build America's next major sports league.Today's podcast breaks down all the details. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Host Joe Pompliano breaks down the most interesting topics in sports business. From athlete investments to media rights deals, you'll leave each episode more informed about the business and money behind sports. Join hundreds of thousands of others and start listening today!