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 in...
My In-Person Review of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's New Indoor Golf League
In today's podcast, I recap my in-person experience attending Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new indoor golf league, TGL. I give an inside look at TGL's opening night, including a review of the league's purpose-built SoFi Center venue, how my in-person experience compared to those watching TGL at home, what the crowd was like for the inaugural event, the influence of technology on the league's gameplay, what I would change about TGL's fan experience at the SoFi Center, and much more. Enjoy!
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How Vail Resorts' Unique Business Model Led to a Strike in Park City (and Why They Don't Care)
Today's podcast covers the ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah. I explain why 200 of the resort's ski patrol employees went on strike, and delve into the labor dispute between the ski patrol union and the resort's parent company, Vail Resorts. I also break down the economics of Vail Resorts, including how the company makes money, their approach to buying and owning resorts, the vertical integration of their business to maximize profit margins, and why this business model ultimately led to the Park City Mountain Resort strike. Enjoy!
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How a Local Photographer Captures Aerial Photos of the B-2 Stealth Bomber Flyover at the Rose Bowl
Today's podcast goes behind the scenes of the viral B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover photo at the 2025 Rose Bowl, which has been viewed by hundreds of millions of people around the world (SEE THE IMAGE HERE).I reached out to the pilot and photographer behind the photo, Mark Holtzman, to get the inside story of the actual image, including how Holtzman became an aerial photographer, the meticulous process and logistics required to capture the Rose Bowl flyover photo, how Holtzman communicates with the B-2 Stealth Bomber pilots while flying, and much more. Enjoy!
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My Sports Business Predictions For 2025
On today's episode, I give my annual sports business predictions for 2025. I cover a wide variety of topics, including the UFC's media rights deal, the sale of college sports programs, the Chicago Bears' new stadium proposal, NBA expansion, and much more. I know some of these predictions won’t be correct, and that’s okay. The goal isn’t to be 100% accurate. These lists often state things that are completely obvious or have no chance of happening. Instead, I challenge myself to think critically, predicting what might happen based on trends I’ve seen developing over the last few months and years. If you agree with some of my predictions, that’s great! If not, email me at [email protected] to tell me why. I often learn just as much from you guys as I hope you do from me. Enjoy!
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How Disney Tried (and Failed) at Owning a Pro Sports Team
Today's podcast looks back at Disney's foray into professional sports ownership. I break down The Walt Disney Company's time as owners of both the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Anaheim Angels, analyzing what went wrong, how much money they lost, why it was doomed from the start and the 20-minute, $450,000 Mighty Ducks pregame intro that's so outrageous it sounds made up. Enjoy!
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!
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