Pod On Point

Leverage in recruiting, protecting and maximizing revenue generating assets, and much more are discussed in the latest episode from Pod On Point’s Vlad and Mike. 

In this week’s Speed Round, Vlad wonders if the Houston Rockets can recover from the many fractures that have emerged. Next, Mike highlights the evolving coverage of the gaming industry by the business beats. Last, Vlad provides an update on how the University of Washington’s Athletic Department is handling their financial constraints.

In Top Stories, Mike opens with a spotlight on how Power 5 NCAA schools are using Name, Image, & Likeness in their recruiting pitches. Vlad closes Top Stories with a detailed look at how various stakeholders in sports are approaching the pandemic.

Closing this week’s episode with their C’Mon Man section, Mike ponders the Brady’s as tenants....

In the Speed Round section of this week’s episode, Vlad opens briefly with a recap of Messi’s decision and A-Rod’s continued fuming on his lost Met’s bid. Next Mike quickly covers several new stories including the Chicago Cubs $100MM partnership with DraftKings and the use of technology at this year’s US Open.

In their Top Stories section, Vlad takes a deeper look into the NCAA’s furloughing of their support staff at headquarters(1). Next, Mike digs into how the bifurcated college football season will dramatically alter the cottage industry built up around the NFL draft. In the final story in this week’s episode, Mike sorts through the dynamics of the newly proposed Professional Tennis Players Association including the incentives for top players. 

Closing the episode with their C’Mon Man Section, Vlad provides his unique spin on leaving a legacy…  

In the Speed Round section of this week’s episode, Vlad and Mike open briefly with a look at new developments on topics from Episode 1 (J-Rod Mets Bid and Big 10 Football Parents). Next Mike quickly covers a few stories including the bubble at the Tour De France, BitKraft Ventures eSports Fund, and the potential reclassification of Fantasy Sports. Closing the Speed Round on a somber note, Vlad covers the notable passing of three prominent basketball figures (including his old coach, John Thompson). 

In their Top 5 section, Vlad takes a look at how the TV Networks have mixed incentives for College Football to not be played this fall. Vlad then takes a look back at Stanford’s announcement that they are eliminating 11 varsity sports programs and wonders what are the drivers. Mike takes us through the many layers of the Lionell Messi contract ordeal with Barcelona and then closes the Top 5 section with a look into the issues behind the LPGA’s snub of Sophia Popov. 

Closing the episode with their C’mon Man section, Mike gives his unique take on the Most Valuable Player to His Team in the NBA.     

In the debut episode of their Pod On Point Show, Vlad Bosanac and Mike McPhie introduce a new podcast with a focus on sports, business, and the business of sport. 

In the Speed Round section of the episode, Vlad and Mike talk about Roger Goodell’s recent statement about Colin Kapernick and also talk about Playoff Luka and the ups and downs of the Mavericks - Clippers Round 1 playoff series. 

In their Top 5 section, a portion of the show with more in-depth coverage of 5 recent stories, Vlad leads off with a story about sports bubbles and all the versions currently employed across the sports landscape. Then Mike covers a story by ESPN Senior Writer Adam Rittenberg (Inside the Big Ten’s two weeks of discontent: ‘Everyone is furious’ https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29726309/inside-big-ten-two-weeks-discontent-everyone-furious) detailing how the Big Ten is taking heat for their handling of the postponing of college football for their member schools.

In the 3rd story, Vlad covers how the University of Washington has made an appeal to their fan base to help offset a looming $70MM budget deficit. In story 4, Vlad talks about a new tennis tournament in France https://utslive.tv (kicking off a discussion between Vlad and Mike about the intersection of innovation and the sports world). Lastly, in story 5, highlighting the overlap of pop culture, entertainment, and sports, Mike covers how A-Rod and J-Lo are leading a legitimate bid to purchase the New York Mets. 

Finally, in the C’mon Man section of the episode Vlad rolls out a stat from the Houston Rockets recent playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.