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Bloomberg Business of Sports
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Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.
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'The Messi Effect' with The Athletic's Paul Tenorio & SailGP's Andrew Thompson
2d ago00:39:02Summary readyJoin hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features: Paul Tenorio, senior writer at The Athletic and author of "The Messi Effect" on how soccer superstar Lionel Messi changed the sport & how the upcoming FIFA World Cup could boost the sport even more in the US Andrew Thompson, managing director at SailGP on the upcoming Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryIndy 500, The 'Double', First Women's Sports Franchise to Hit $1 Billion
1w ago00:37:41Summary readyJoin hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features: Indycar President Doug Boles on the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. Professional auto racing driver Katherine Legge on becoming the first woman to attempt the racing double this weekend Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith on becoming the first woman’s sports franchise in history to be valued at a $1 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryMLB Legend Mariano Rivera & LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman
2w ago00:39:01Summary readyJoin hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week's show features: Mariano Rivera, five-time World Series Champion, World Series MVP and New York Yankees legend from the Latinos in Sports event in Miami Tom Glick, CEO of Hometown Soccer Holdings, a joint venture between MLS and KKR to accelerate the growth of pro soccer in the US through MLS NEXT Pro Larry Freedman, LAFC President and co-chair of the Los Angeles Host Committee on preparations for the FIFA World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWNBA Legend and Future Hall of Famer Candance Parker on New Season
3w ago00:37:19Summary readyJoin host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.WNBA Legend and Future Hall of Famer Candance Parker speaks with Vanessa Padermo and Randall Williams.They discussed the start of the WNBA season, after a contentious offseason regarding the CBA that created a lot of uncertainty if the season would start on time. Candace also talked about her career traveling back and forth between playing in the WNBA and overseas where they were given private jets, private drivers and paid seven figure salaries, while back in the US the conditions weren’t even close. Now under a new CBA, players are getting the treatment they’ve been fighting for.On this episode, we also hear from:- Rog Bennett, Founder of Men In Blazers and Author of ‘We Are the World Cup’ on his new book. The Men in Blazers network is the one of the biggest independently run soccer media networks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryChurchill Downs CEO on Kentucky Derby Weekend, F1 Returns to Miami
May 100:38:30Summary readyJoin hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week’s show features: Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., on how the Kentucky Derby has evolved past the race itself. Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Team Principal, on the Formula 1 Grand Prix’s return to Miami and the sport’s rising popularity in the US. Alberto Perlman, CEO of Zumba Fitness, on the longevity of the largest branded fitness program in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe NFL Draft Hits Pittsburgh, Boston Prepares for the World Cup
Apr 2500:38:48Summary readyJoin hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features: Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft Greg Ryan, Bloomberg News Boston money and power reporter on the city's transformation in anticipation of hosting the FIFA World Cup Tom Coughlin, two-time Super Bowl winning former New York Giants head coach on the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryBusiness of Soccer Special: Former USMNT Captain Landon Donovan
Apr 2400:25:19Summary readyLandon Donovan was the star player for the US Men’s National soccer team for almost 15 years playing across three FIFA World Cups and he is the highest-scoring male American player in World Cup history. He is now retired and ready to tell the story of his life that were marked by these incredible feats in soccer, in his new memoir Landon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWrestleMania, Las Vegas as Sports City, Richmond Flying Squirrels
Apr 1700:38:53Summary readyJoin host Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Willliams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.Senior Radio Producer Sebastian Escobar chats his converation with WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair as she prepares for Wrestlemania.Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, on how he championed the development of T-Mobile Arena and Las Vegas’ growth as a sports city.Lou DiBella, Managing Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, on the Double A minor league baseball team's newest ballpark and growth in minor league sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryNew York City FC CEO Brad Sims on the World Cup
Apr 1000:39:13Summary readyJoin host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.New York City Football Club CEO Brad Sims speaks with Vanessa Padermo.They discussed his thoughts on the World Cup. Brad also talked about new developments for his team’s upcoming brand new stadium.On this episode, we also hear from:- Ann Liguori, Award-winning sports broadcaster and host of Talking Golf, on The Masters.- Randall Williams, Bloomberg US Sports Business Reporter, on women’s basketball and what we should be looking out for ahead of the WNBA draft on MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryBig East Commissioner Val Ackerman on March Madness and UConn Basketball
Apr 300:37:41Summary readyJoin host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks with host Vanessa Padermo.They discussed her thoughts on this year’s March Madness tournament. Val also talked about UConn men’s and women’s basketball and how she hopes to see a double national title. On this episode, we also hear from:- Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire owner, on the WNBA and a new collective bargaining agreement.- Korey Dropkin, Olympic Silver medalist and Nic Sulsky, founder of the Rock League, on the winter Olympics and about how to grow the sport of curling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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