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Football for All: Improving Accessibility Across the Game – ft. Michael Rice
2025/12/03 | 46 mins.
We talk with Michael Rice from AccessibALL about how football improves accessibility for disabled fans, staff and media. From small operational fixes to large-scale tournament standards, we discuss the progress made, the gaps that remain and the practical steps clubs and federations can take to build inclusive matchday experiences for everyone.
Global Game, New Markets: Inside Cádiz CF & Al-Kholood – ft. Ben Harburg
2025/10/23 | 43 mins.
We talk with Ben Harburg about the changing geography of football investment. From Cádiz CF’s international strategy to the first foreign ownership in Saudi Arabian football with Al-Kholood, we discuss what drives new markets, how community-first models can work globally, and what these moves reveal about football’s next era of growth.
Revolutionizing Latvian Football: Inside Virsliga's App - ft. Maksims Krivuņecs & Vladimir Liulka
2025/10/01 | 36 mins.
We talk with the Latvian Virsliga about revolutionizing fan engagement through their new mobile app. Chairman Maksims Krivuņecs and CEO of Blocksport Vladimir Liulka discuss the app's development, its impact on Latvian football, and future plans for enhancing fan interaction and league growth.
How to Grow Lincoln City On and Off the Pitch - ft. Liam Scully and Jason Futers
2025/8/14 | 45 mins.
We speak with Lincoln City FC about competing with bigger clubs through innovation, strong community ties, and clear strategic focus. CEO Liam Scully and Chief Growth & Innovation Officer Jason Futers share insights on governance, fan engagement, and building for long-term success.
The Future of European Football Media Rights through the lens of the German Bundesliga_ ft. Robin Austermann
2025/3/10 | 50 mins.
In this episode, Robin Austermann, Head of Europe & LATAM - Sales & Audiovisual Rights, shares insights into the Bundesliga’s media rights strategy. From tackling piracy to engaging a new generation of viewers, the league is redefining media rights through innovation to stay ahead in football broadcasting.

We dived into several exciting questions:

1) The Current State of Media Rights in European Football and the German Bundesliga
2) How does Bundesliga tackle piracy and illegal streaming, especially in emerging markets?
3) How does the Bundesliga adapt to the changing viewing habits of younger fans?
4) What makes the Bundesliga’s media rights strategy different from other top leagues?
5) How will the media rights landscape change in the next five years?