The Joe Pomp Show

Today's podcast profiles Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) who was spotted sitting next to and speaking with President-elect Donald Trump last weekend at UFC 309. I give background on Al-Rumayyan's role in Saudi Arabia, how he has the ear of every major sports player through the PIF's sports investments, why Saudi Arabia is disrupting the sports world, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast breaks down the unique business model of Ferrari. After another successful earnings report from the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, I look at the company's origins, the way it creates massive demand with a limited car supply, how Ferrari uses F1 as a marketing vehicle for its business, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast breaks down the business behind tonight's boxing match spectacle between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on Netflix. I look at why the fight could be the most-watched boxing match in history, why Netflix is betting big on the matchup, what the fight tells us about Netflix's live sports strategy, how this event could change the future of sports broadcasting, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's episode breaks down why Deion Sanders is underpaid with his $5 million salary as head coach of the University of Colorado football team. I analyze the influence Sanders has had in his time at the school, including his effect on the business of Colorado's athletic department and the downstream impact of his hiring on Colorado's broader economics as a university. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast covers the career of Scott Boras, the most powerful agent in MLB history. Boras is on the verge of another massive contract this MLB offseason with his client, superstar outfielder Juan Soto, who is projected to get a deal worth $500 to $600 million. I look at how Boras became a baseball agent, his Hall of Fame-worthy resume,  the methods behind his negotiation strategy, why he's hated by so many people in baseball, and much more. Enjoy!

Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today's episode is a deep dive into the secret membership process of Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters. I break down the details and rumors behind the most exclusive club in golf after Augusta National welcomed a new membership class featuring Eli Manning (former New York Giants quarterback), Sean McManus (CBS Sports Chairman), Andy Jassy (Amazon CEO) and Ed Bastian (Delta Airlines CEO) this fall. I look at membership fees, Augusta National's rules for members, famous members of the club, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's episode looks at the hype around Duke University freshman basketball phenom, Cooper Flagg. I discuss why Flagg will have a Zion Williamson-like impact on Duke, break down the massive NIL deals he has already signed, explain why he reclassified for the 2025 NBA Draft,  and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's episode looks at NFL superstar  Patrick Mahomes' bid to bring a WNBA franchise to Kansas City. I break down the details behind Mahomes' pitch to the WNBA, his already massive sports ownership portfolio, his investment strategy, and the Tom Brady model he is following for his career both on and off the field. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast analyzes how the Los Angeles Dodgers built their 2024 World Series Championship team through analytics and strategic investments from ownership. I cover Guggenheim and Magic Johnson's $2.1 billion purchase of the team in 2012, how President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman overhauled the team's front office with a focus on analytics and performance science, the Dodgers' creative free agent spending methods, and more. Enjoy! 

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Today's episode reviews the state of the National Basketball Association's business in 2024. I cover the latest NBA franchise valuations from Forbes, discuss the NBA's newly signed media rights deals, look at why many NBA owners are focused on real estate development, and share my concerns for the future business of the league. Enjoy!

Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw