What can we say, we love alliteration. Ty Tumminia, former Commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation, talks about her long and storied career in minor league baseball and women’s hockey, growing up in a baseball family and her bullish outlook on women's sports. DP & McGhee talk about the rapidly changing world of digital media, including the impact Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter might have on the sports business, and how Netflix’s recent challenges could impact their sports strategy.  The hosts also talk about the All England Club’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Wimbledon.  The discussion wraps up with about the growth of Las Vegas as a home to major league teams and host to big-time sports events.

Howard Schacter, Chief Communications Officer for MariMed, a vertically integrated marijuana company, joins DP & McGhee to talk about the state of the cannabis industry. He also gives the real 411 on 4/20 and talks about some of the great campaigns he's executed over the course of his storied career. Tim and David also dish on the USFL, Jackie Robinson Day, the upcoming Chelsea sale and 70s stadium rock. They also look at one of the unintended consequences of NIL, namely tax bills some student-athletes didn't see coming.

With the NBA playoffs tipping off this week, Peter Feigin, president of the defending champion, Milwaukee Bucks, joins DP & McGhee for this week’s episode. Feigin discusses how winning a championship has helped the Bucks build a global brand in countries like the Philippines. He also talks about the importance of speaking truth to power when it comes to issues of social justice and race relations. No discussion about the Bucks would be complete without mentioning Giannis Antetokounmpo and Peter lets us in on how he reacted when the team re-signed the Greek Freak to a Super Max contract. DP & McGhee also talk Buffalo Bills new stadium deal, The Masters and NCAA viewership.  And, of course, McGhee goes out on a limb to make very specific prediction about the NBA playoffs.

With the US Men's National Team having just qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a settlement with the US Women's National Team largely in the rearview mirror, the US Soccer Federation's Chief Commercial Officer, David Wright, joins DP & McGhee to take a deep look into the status of soccer in the United States and what the future holds. Be sure to listen through to hear the great advice David offers to young professionals looking to break into the business. Episode 13 also covers the rise of women's sport and how Tiger's participation in The Masters this week will affect things at Augusta. Of course, the show boasts its usual number of bizarre detours (maybe more than usual). 

McGhee takes a well-deserved victory lap to celebrate his March Madness predictions, while DP opines on the renewed popularity of F1 in the US. Your co-hosts then shine a light on the continued run of success for Major League Baseball as they announce a new sponsor in one of the most important categories. SVP of Media and Gaming for the PGA TOUR joins in to chat about the crop of great young players, the TOUR's new mega-media deals and what they mean for fan engagement, as well as the TOUR's reaction to the LIV Golf Super League. Once again DP & McGhee field student questions.

The midway point of March Madness seemed like the perfect time to take up the topic of sports betting in detail. Simplebet co-founder and CEO, Chris Bevilacqua, a leading sports industry expert across multiple segments, joins DP & McGhee to provide a lay of the sports betting landscape. The discussion covers state rollout post-PASPA, the data marketplace, and the guardrails being placed on the industry to maintain integrity. Other topics covered include the Chelsea F.C. sale and major sponsorship stories, and your co-hosts field more excellent questions from sports management students.

The sports industry has snapped back exceptionally well from two years ago--this week--when all sports were shut down. DP & McGhee talk Tom Brady return, MLB labor settlement, jersey sponsorship and more. Talent marketing agent, Russ Spielman of GSE Worldwide joins the discussion to discuss the changes that are driving his business, particularly NIL. And the co-hosts revive their college program segment fielding a question from a St. John's student. 

With conference tournaments tipping off and the NCAA men's and women's tournaments set to launch next week, it was a perfect time to talk with Eric Oberman, executive director of the Naismith Awards. DP & McGhee touch on a ton of other subjects, including Charlotte FC, Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia, and Calvin Ridley's year-long suspension from the NFL. So much to discuss, so little time. McGhee also stumps DP on an opening trivia blindside. He just didn't see that coming.

With the world roiling from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, DP & McGhee address the sports industry's response to the crisis and touch on other major storylines, including Phil Mickelson's sponsor defections, and the settlement between the US Women's National Team and U.S. Soccer. Special guest, Steve "Jake" Lauletta, of 23XI Racing, speaks to the new energy in NASCAR and how his race team, owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, is building a brand that reaches far beyond traditional NASCAR boundaries.