Today's episode breaks down the money at stake for conferences and schools in the College Football Playoff. I look at how we arrived to the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, how much money conferences can earn in the CFP, why schools are set to earn BIG money from the CFP's new TV contract with ESPN that starts in 2026, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast breaks down how FIFA rigged its process for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup of men's soccer. I look at the strategic moves FIFA made to set up Saudi Arabia as the only viable 2034 bidder, how Saudi Arabia financially influenced FIFA over the past few years, the details of Saudi Arabia's 2034 bid, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast recounts how McLaren's F1 team went from near bankruptcy to winning the 2024 Formula 1 Constructors Championship. I break down Zak Brown's path to becoming McLaren Racing CEO in 2018, how Brown turned the F1 team's failing business into a $2.65 billion juggernaut, the strategic moves McLaren made over the past six years to get back to the top of F1, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast looks at how Bill Belichick's deal to become the head football coach at the University of North Carolina came together. I go through the process that led to Belichick's hiring at UNC, why Belichick ultimately chose UNC over the NFL, and why I think Belichick could succeed in college football. Enjoy!

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Today's episode breaks down Juan Soto's record $765 million contract with the New York Mets. I look at all the details behind this massive deal, including how the negotiations played out, the way Soto's agent Scott Boras ran the free agency process, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's relentless pursuit to sign Soto, and why I think this is ultimately a bad deal for the New York Mets. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast breaks down the impact Taylor Swift's $2 billion Eras Tour had on multiple sports team owners. I analyze the economic impact Swift's Eras Tour shows had on a dozen sports team-owned stadiums around the globe, how much revenue these venues generated from rent, concessions and merchandise for Eras Tour concerts, why non-sporting events like a Taylor Swift show are so important to these teams' business models, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's episode looks at Stephen A. Smith's rumored $100 million+ contract offer from ESPN. I break down the reported details and perks of the new deal, why Smith is so valuable to ESPN even as cable households keeps declining, Smith's role in the future of ESPN, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's episode breaks down how Bryson DeChambeau became one of the world's most popular golfers through YouTube and social media. I discuss DeChambeau's recent viral hole-in-one challenge and the social media growth it generated for the two-time major champion,  DeChambeau's overall content strategy, how much money he potentially makes off YouTube, why DeChambeau's content style could be the future of professional golf, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast covers General Motors and Cadillac joining Formula 1 as the 11th team on the grid starting in 2026. I break down why GM and Cadillac's bid was ultimately accepted, how much it will cost GM and Cadillac to join F1, what the move says about Formula 1's future business plans, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today's podcast breaks down Amazon's $100 million plan to turn NFL fans into Black Friday shoppers. I look back at the origins of the NFL playing games on Thanksgiving, how the NFL and Amazon are now working to create a new football tradition on Black Friday, and why Amazon's in-game advertising platform will change the future of sports broadcasting. Enjoy!

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