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Stadium BS – The Field of Schemes Interview

Who really pays for a new stadium—and who actually benefits?

On this episode of Stadium BS, I sit down with Neil deMause, co-author of Field of Schemes, to discuss the business, politics, and economics behind professional sports stadium financing.

We cover public funding, billion-dollar stadium projects, the Atlanta Braves’ Battery, privately funded stadiums, the Tampa Bay Rays, the Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, artificial deadlines, relocation leverage, and the future of MLB expansion—including Montreal, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Vancouver, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, and Portland.

I also discuss the latest Rays stadium proposal, including the selection of AECOM Hunt as builder, the proposed $2.3 billion development, financing and political uncertainty, as well as the condition of the former Yankee Stadium site in the Bronx.

For more information-

Field of Schemes:

https://www.fieldofschemes.com/

More from Neil deMause:

https://demause.net/

Rays Stadium / FOX 13 News:

https://www.fox13news.com/news/rays-stadium-hillsborough-college-picks-builder-funding-debated

Macombs Dam Park / The Athletic:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7514715/2026/08/18/new-york-yankees-macombs-dam-park-yankee-stadium-decrepit/

ABOUT STADIUM BS

Stadium BS is a sports business podcast asking the questions fans are thinking about—from stadium financing and public money to ownership, expansion, relocation, minor league baseball, fan experience, and the future of professional sports.

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What if you could invest in the performance of a sports team instead of simply betting on whether they win or lose?

On this episode of Stadium BS, Frankie Castellon sits down with Cody Haugen and Kevin Murray from InPlay Global to discuss the future of sports investing and the company's Performance Securities model.

InPlay Global is developing a financial platform that treats sports team performance as a tradable asset. The conversation explores how this model differs from traditional sports betting and prediction markets, how Performance Securities work, and how sports and financial markets could come together.

In this episode, we discuss:

* What is InPlay Global?

* What are Performance Securities?

* How does sports investing differ from sports betting?

* How could team performance become a tradable asset?

* The potential for 24/7 trading

* SEC and FINRA regulatory oversight

* How businesses around stadiums could potentially use these securities to hedge revenue risks

* Sports, emotion, and financial markets

* Financial literacy versus gambling

* The upcoming InPlay Trading Challenge

* The $100,000 simulated trading account

* College football and NFL performance securities

* Real-time sports data and research tools

* The future of investing in sports

The InPlay Trading Challenge is designed to give users an opportunity to learn about trading in a simulated environment without risking their own money.

Check out the InPlay Trading Challenge:

https://inplaytradingchallenge.com/

Learn more about InPlay Global:

https://inplayglobal.com/

What do you think? Could sports performance become the next major investment market?

Let us know in the comments.

Subscribe to Stadium BS for more conversations about the business of sports, stadium financing, franchise ownership, sports investing, and the future of the sports industry.

⚾ Stadium BS — Where Sports, Business & Real Conversations Collide.

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Exclusive Interview with the South Africa Baseball Union | Stadium BS Season 4 Premiere!

Welcome to Season 4 of Stadium BS! Today marks the one-year anniversary of our very first show, and we’ve come a long way. What better way to celebrate than by kicking off Season 4 with a BANG! ⚾🇿🇦

In this special episode, Frankie Castellon sits down with Marc Moreau, Head of the South Africa Baseball Union, for an in-depth conversation about the history, challenges, and future of baseball in South Africa.

Marc shares his incredible personal journey with baseball, from discovering the sport as a young refugee in South Africa in the 1960s to becoming one of the leaders helping guide South African baseball on the international stage.

We discuss South Africa’s participation in the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics, the unique challenges facing baseball across Africa, and what it will take to build a stronger and more sustainable future for the sport.

Marc also explains how South African players have developed an alternative style of baseball due to limited resources, inadequate facilities, financial challenges, and competition from more established sports such as rugby and cricket.

⚾ IN THIS EPISODE:

⚡ DEVELOPING YOUNG TALENT

Why talented South African athletes are often recruited into rugby and cricket instead of baseball, and what baseball needs to do to attract and retain the next generation.

🌍 BASEBALL5 IN AFRICA

How Baseball5 is providing an affordable and accessible way to introduce baseball to communities that may not have access to traditional baseball facilities and equipment.

👩‍🦱 WOMEN’S BASEBALL

The growth of women’s baseball in South Africa and the potential for South African women to compete on the international stage.

🏟️ BUILDING BASEBALL FACILITIES

Why baseball-specific facilities, floodlights, and smaller stadiums could play a major role in developing the sport and creating more opportunities for players.

⚾ THE PITCHING ACADEMY

The vision for developing high-velocity pitchers in South Africa, including the potential for a partnership with the Dominican Republic.

🌎 THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICAN BASEBALL

Why Marc remains optimistic about the future of the sport and how players such as Dylan Unsworth and Taylor Scott can inspire the next generation of South African baseball players.

This is a conversation about more than baseball. It’s about opportunity, development, infrastructure, international competition, and the future of a sport that continues to grow across South Africa and the African continent.

Watch, listen, subscribe, and join the conversation!

⚾ Stadium BS — Where Sports, Business & Real Conversations Collide.

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I break down recent comments from Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon regarding the financing challenges surrounding renovations to the Moda Center and why those remarks may offer another perspective on the growing debate over public funding for sports venues.

I also discuss Major League Baseball's long-term interest in North Carolina and why, if the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium situation falls through after the August deadline, acquiring the Rays could become a more realistic path for Raleigh than waiting for a future expansion franchise—assuming the funding and political support are in place.

This episode also revisits the very first episode of Stadium BS, where I originally asked a simple question: What would I ask Athletics owner John Fisher if I had the opportunity to interview him?

It's been one year since construction began on June 23, 2025. Since then, the Athletics' move to Las Vegas has continued to reshape Major League Baseball while raising even more questions about stadium financing, public funding, ownership, and relocation.

Whether you're interested in MLB expansion, stadium economics, franchise relocation, or the business behind professional sports, this episode explores how these stories may be more connected than they first appear.

🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes covering MLB, stadium financing, sports business, ownership, expansion, relocation, and the biggest stories shaping the future of baseball.

Gov. Ron DeSantis Clip provided by Spectrum News Bay News 9

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Written by: Paul Michael Carroll

Produced by: Infamous-C

Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records

Performed by: Joey Crack

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Almost a year ago, Stadium BS began with one question: What would I ask Athletics owner John Fisher if I had the chance?

This brand-new follow-up episode revisits that idea with a fresh perspective. The Athletics' move to Las Vegas is now one of the most significant ownership decisions in modern baseball, and many fans still have questions.

Why should John Fisher sit down with me?

Because I don't represent a national media outlet looking for a viral headline. I'm an independent baseball and sports business creator who wants to have an honest, respectful conversation about the decisions, challenges, and vision behind one of the most talked-about relocations in professional sports.

My goal isn't to argue—it's to understand and give fans the opportunity to hear directly from the person who made the decisions.

If John Fisher accepted the invitation, we'd discuss the move from Oakland to Las Vegas, the future of the franchise, stadium development, the business of baseball, and what he wants his legacy to be.

If you're a baseball fan who wants thoughtful conversations about ownership, stadiums, and the business behind the game, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Welcome to Stadium BS.

#StadiumBS #MLB #Athletics #JohnFisher #LasVegas #SportsBusiness #BaseballPodcast #MLBOwners #Baseball

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On this episode of Stadium BS, I sit down with Prince Dossouhouan along side his teammate Bill Cesario Sagbo who is interpreting for him, one of Benin's most dedicated baseball players and a member of the Benin U23 National Team. Prince shares his inspiring baseball journey, from becoming a two-time national runner-up to representing his country internationally in South Africa.

We discuss the importance of discipline, consistency, and resilience in sports, as well as how overcoming rejection helped shape his career. Prince also talks about his versatility on the field, playing multiple positions including third base, outfield, and catcher, while explaining why the catcher position remains his true passion after nearly a decade behind the plate.

The conversation also highlights the challenges many African baseball players face, especially the lack of access to proper equipment and resources. Through the Africa Baseball Project, we discuss ways to help athletes across the continent gain exposure and opportunities to continue developing their talents.

Plus, I open the show with a personal rant about some of the emails and DMs I've recently received and share my thoughts the many salesmen in this world.

⚾ Topics Covered:

• Baseball development in Benin 🇧🇯

• Life as a U23 National Team player

• Overcoming rejection and staying motivated

• The responsibilities of a catcher

• Growing baseball throughout Africa

• Equipment shortages facing African athletes

• Africa Baseball Project initiatives

• Frankie’s rant on recent emails and DMs

Please take a look at Prince on his IG and TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@prince.dossouhouan

https://www.instagram.com/princedossouhouan

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Produced by: Infamous-C

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Performed by: Joey Crack

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On this episode of Stadium BS, I discuss the Knicks win and why this Finals and championship means so much to New York.

Plus, I sit down with Will General of the Nashville Stars to discuss one of the most ambitious Major League Baseball expansion projects in the country.

We dive into the origins of the Nashville Stars organization, their vision for bringing MLB to Music City, and why they believe baseball expansion is ultimately a real estate and economic development opportunity. Will shares how the organization has narrowed its stadium search to two potential locations in Davidson County and why their focus remains firmly on expansion—not relocation.

We also discuss:

⚾ The Nashville Stars' commitment to honoring Nashville's Negro League baseball history

⚾ How the organization has built support through community partnerships and local investors

⚾ Why MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred continues to view expansion as a future priority

⚾ The role of entertainment districts in modern baseball development

⚾ Merchandise success across all 50 states and 12 countries

⚾ Potential impacts on the Nashville Sounds and Minor League Baseball

⚾ Community initiatives, youth baseball programs, and local partnerships

⚾ The estimated three-year ballpark construction timeline once expansion is awarded

If you're interested in MLB expansion, stadium development, sports business, baseball history, or the future of professional baseball in Nashville, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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🎵 Stadium BS Theme Song

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Produced by: Infamous-C

Label: Dangerous Trend Records

Performed by: Joey Crack

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Stadium BS Ramble: Bears to Indiana? Knicks Finals Madness & My Wild Day at The Vet

On this episode of Stadium BS Ramble, I'm diving into the latest stadium and fan culture chaos across the sports world.

🏈 Are the Chicago Bears really heading to Indiana? What it could mean for the franchise, taxpayers, and the future of NFL stadium battles.

🏀 The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals, and Knicks fans are doing what Knicks fans do best—bringing the energy, the celebrations, and the chaos. We break down the atmosphere surrounding the Finals run and why New York sports fans remain unmatched.

🦅 Plus, I referenced the NY Knicks Fan base to a personal story from my trip to an Eagles game at the legendary Veterans Stadium ("The Vet"), where I witnessed firsthand the passion, insanity, and unforgettable fan experience that made Philly sports culture famous.

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Stadium BS: The Atlas Cup – The Future of Space Sports? Plus Greenville Triumph & Chicago Bears News

🚀⚾ Welcome to another episode of Stadium BS!

This week, we explore one of the most unique sports concepts ever proposed: the Atlas Cup, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to bring professional sports into outer space.

Joining us is Philip Hover-Smoot, founder of the Atlas Cup, who explains how uncrewed satellites could one day compete in a Formula 1-style competition in low Earth orbit. Rather than racing for speed, competitors will perform complex orbital maneuvers, creating a new form of competition that combines cutting-edge space technology with the excitement of sports.

Topics include:

🚀 What exactly is the Atlas Cup?

🛰️ How satellite racing works in low Earth orbit

💰 The business model behind orbital sports

🏆 The planned $1 million championship prize

⚖️ Safety regulations and legal challenges

📱 Why social media is key to growing the sport

🌎 The growing public interest in space exploration

👨‍🚀 The long-term vision of human competition in space

Plus, we discuss the latest news involving the Greenville Triumph and the Chicago Bears, and what these developments could mean for their respective futures.

Could orbital sports become the next major spectator event? Is the Atlas Cup the beginning of an entirely new sports industry?

Tune in as we break down one of the boldest ideas in modern sports and technology.

The Atlas Cup Website 🌍 https://www.atlascup.com/

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On today’s episode of Stadium BS, I break down the newly released book The Bosses of the Bronx by Mike Vaccaro — a deep dive into the Steinbrenner family legacy and the inner workings of the New York Yankees under George, Hank, and Hal Steinbrenner. The book uncovers fascinating stories and facts about the Bronx dynasty that many baseball fans may not know.

I also discuss an article sent to me by Evan Weiner covering former MLBPA executive director Donald Fehr and his experiences during baseball’s labor battles of the 1980s. The conversation raises important parallels to today’s growing concerns surrounding another potential MLB lockout and the future relationship between owners and players.

If you love baseball history, sports business, labor negotiations, and the behind-the-scenes politics of Major League Baseball, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Two exclusive videos are now available on BOTH YouTube and Facebook!

🚨 STADIUM BS EXCLUSIVES 🚨

Two exclusive videos are now available on BOTH YouTube and Facebook!

🔥 The Las Vegas Black Fire Episode 🔥

Could this be the future identity of the Athletics in Las Vegas? Stadium BS breaks down the exclusive rebrand concept, reactions, and what it could mean moving forward.

📺 YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/I45LVFYyuvs?si=_PuEAo8th7_TMFzb

📘 Facebook Episode: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HmcFkmjTY/

🧢 PLUS — My Ultimate New Era Hat Wishlist Episode 🧢

I showcase incredible custom New Era cap concepts created by Buffalo-based designer DJMach716 on Instagram. Some of these designs absolutely deserve to be in stores or officially available online. I break down some of the most creative and eye-catching hat concepts that caught my attention and why baseball fans, collectors, and cap enthusiasts would love them.

📺 YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/4HKDKWQin9I

📘 Facebook Episode: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2353351431819372

Follow DJMach716 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djmach716/

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