Today’s episode is with Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. Val and I talk about the state of the Big East and college basketball as a whole, the economics of the Big East, the rise of women’s basketball, what it was like to work for former NBA Commissioner David Stern, the USA Olympic Dream Team’s impact on global basketball, how the WNBA was founded, and much more. Enjoy!

Today’s guest is Justin Pugh, an 11-year veteran of the NFL who played with the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. Justin and I discuss his retirement from the NFL, the difference in travel between NFL teams, playing in the New York media market, the NFL’s expansion plans for its regular-season schedule and international games, and much more. Enjoy!

Today's podcast looks at the warning signs of a potential WNBA lockout. I break down the complexities of the WNBA's business model, including the NBA's ownership stake and the why league's unique revenue-sharing structure will make it difficult for players to earn what they think they're worth. Enjoy!

Netflix is spending a lot of money on sports content, but is it actually worth it? Today’s podcast breaks it down, including data on Tom Brady’s roast, Full Swing, Drive to Survive, Netflix’s live events, and the company’s $150 million NFL investment. Enjoy!