Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast

Billion -Dollar Ball Games - How Record Breaking Team Sales Affect Fan Expereince


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Bill and Kevin dive deep into the record-shattering $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics and what it means for the future of sports ownership. Is this astronomical price tag the death knell for the average fan's connection to their beloved teams?

The guys kick things off with an analysis of the Celtics sale, with Bill suggesting the eye-popping price stems from a generational clash between father Irving and son Wyc Grousbeck - old school financing versus new school investment strategies. As they ponder the implications for everyday fans, they place a call to their tardy guest, Greg Connors, joking that as the future Buffalo Bills owner, he might need to add a few billion to his piggy bank!

When Greg finally joins, the conversation turns serious about whether these massive valuations ruin the soul of sports. Can teams remain true representatives of their cities if the average fan can't afford to attend games? Greg offers a compelling counterargument that might change your perspective.

The episode takes a lighter turn as Bill shares some heartwarming stories about his son's school adventures, revealing his softer side as a dad. But things get bizarre when Bill recounts a disturbing workplace case involving a man accused of giving a woman an STD by urinating in her water bottle - leading to a thoughtful discussion about workplace privacy versus safety.

The trio then tackles proposed NFL rule changes, including standardizing overtime rules. Greg expresses his skepticism while Bill wonders if these modifications are simply designed to extend games for betting purposes rather than improving the sport itself.

Before wrapping up, Bill laments his busted NCAA brackets but highlights the tense Louisville-Creighton matchup where a coach's technical foul and a fan throwing a water bottle onto the court sparked debate about rising fan misbehavior at sporting events.

The episode concludes with Bill and Greg facing off in the fan-favorite "Name That Tune" segment with Kevin's carefully curated playlist challenging these two old-school gents! See if you can beat them to the punch!

Enjoy this episode that explores the intersection of big money, fan culture, and the changing landscape of American sports ownership.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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