Today’s podcast breaks down the business of Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Wrexham’s finances were recently revealed, so I did a deep dive into everything you need to know, including annual revenue, merchandise sales, sponsorships, loan repayments, profitability, and the club’s overall valuation. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast looks at the New York Yankees’ viral torpedo-style bat that has broken baseball after the Yankees hit 15 home runs in their 3-game series sweep last weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers. I break down the data-driven idea of the torpedo bat, the mastermind behind the bat’s design, why the bat is so effective, the analytics arms race in Major League Baseball, and much more. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast recaps the first season of TGL, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new tech-infused, arena golf league. I assess whether or not the first season was a success and break down all facets of TGL’s business, including TV ratings, sponsorships, and the quality of the product. I also discuss some of the things TGL can improve in its second season and beyond. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast breaks down Manchester United’s new $2.6 billion stadium project. I look into all of the details behind the Red Devils’ new stadium, including its features, matchday revenue projections, potential financing options, and what this stadium project does to the team’s debt load. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast discusses the Boston Celtics’ record-breaking $6.1 billion sale. I talk about what this sale means for the future of the NBA’s business and the unique details of the Celtics’ sale, including the two-part transaction structure, private equity financing, the team’s new limited partners, the Celtics’ arena rights, and more. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast features a sit-down interview with two-time golf major winner and LIV Golf superstar Jon Rahm. Rahm discusses his first year with LIV Golf and moving away from the PGA Tour, how LIV Golf has evolved as a product, and a new major partnership with Callaway for his LIV Golf team, Legion XIII. Rahm also tells me a funny story about the last time he paid for a round of golf. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast looks at how the Los Angeles Dodgers became Japan’s favorite MLB team. MLB just held its Opening Day Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs, which highlighted five Japanese players across both ballclubs. However, this series was really all about LA and I explain why. I also break down how the Dodgers have spent the last few years strategically “painting Japan blue” to improve their team’s on-field performance and more importantly — drive billions in additional revenue. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast is a case study on The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. I do a deep dive into the history of the event, including how the PGA Tour purchased TPC Sawgrass for just $1 and ended up making billions through the TPC Network of worldwide golf courses. I also break down the origin story behind the unique course design of TPC Sawgrass and how the course’s famous 17th hole was created by accident. Enjoy!

Today’s podcast tells the story of the Indian Wells Open in California, which went from nearly being shut down to being voted the best event in professional tennis by players for 10 years straight. I break down the origins of the tournament, why it’s called the unofficial “fifth Grand Slam” in tennis, and how tech billionaire Larry Ellison invested over $200 million to turn Indian Wells into “Tennis Paradise.” Enjoy!

Today’s podcast looks at the possibility of a lockout in the WNBA. I explain why a lockout could be coming in the WNBA as a result of upcoming collective bargaining negotiations between the league and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. I also break down why a lockout could stunt the WNBA’s growth over the long term due to the league’s current economics. Enjoy!