SBJ Unpacks
275 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsSports business is facing new global economic, political, and cultural changes. Unpacks is a new series from Sports Business Journal that analyzes how current trends are impacting sports business. Listen as SBJ editors and special guests provide trusted insights to help you navigate these dynamic, complex situations.
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The Road Ahead: MLB's Bubble Plans with SBJ's Eric Prisbell
August 19, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBSBJ's Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to discuss MLB potentially implementing a bubble for the final week of the regular season as well as regional bubbles for the expanded postseason.
The Road Ahead: State of College Football with Michael Smith
August 18, 2020 20:41 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSBJ colleges writer Michael Smith joins Bill King to discuss the latest developments surrounding college football.
The Road Ahead: NBA Playoffs with John Lombardo
August 17, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBSubscribe to our free SBJ Unpacks Email Newsletter. Listen to Our Other Great Podcasts SBJ Morning Buzzcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online SBJ First Look: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online
The Road Ahead: NFL Film's Ken Rodgers
August 14, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSubscribe to our free SBJ Unpacks Email Newsletter. Listen to Our Other Great Podcasts SBJ Morning Buzzcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online SBJ First Look: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online
The Road Ahead: Hotopp Associates' Gary Wichansky
August 13, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBSubscribe to our free SBJ Unpacks Email Newsletter. Listen to Our Other Great Podcasts SBJ Morning Buzzcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online SBJ First Look: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online
The Road Ahead: Octagon Football's Casey Muir
August 12, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBSubscribe to our free SBJ Unpacks Email Newsletter. Listen to Our Other Great Podcasts SBJ Morning Buzzcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online SBJ First Look: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online
The Road Ahead: NASCAR Update with Adam Stern
August 11, 2020 20:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBSubscribe to our free SBJ Unpacks Email Newsletter. Listen to Our Other Great Podcasts SBJ Morning Buzzcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online SBJ First Look: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Listen Online
The Road Ahead: Philadelphia Flyer's Michael Shane
August 10, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBPhiladelphia Flyers Chief Business Officer Mike Shane joins Bill King to discuss the No. 1 seed’s plans to keep fans engaged through the Stanley Cup playoffs – and, of course, Gritty.
The Road Ahead: James Hinchcliffe
August 07, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWith the Indy 500 set to run without fans later this month, NBC Sports analyst and part-time INDYCAR driver James Hinchcliffe joins Adam Stern to talk about what to expect from the booth, how he is balancing his roles and much more.
The Road Ahead: Octagon's Alastair Garland
August 06, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBOctagon SVP of Tennis, Alastair Garland, joined SBJ Unpacks before he traveled to Kentucky for the Octagon-owned, and inaugural, Top Seed Open WTA Tour event, which begins Aug. 10. SBJ’s Bret McCormick talked to Garland about the tournament and range of other topics stemming from an incredibly chaotic year in professional tennis.
The Road Ahead: TUDN's Marco Liceaga
August 05, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBTUDN’s Marco Liceaga joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the company’s portfolio of Spanish-language broadcast rights for live soccer, the Copa por Mexico tournament, the concept of a MLS/Liga MX super-league plus Univision’s plans for growth and expansion in new U.S. markets.
The Road Ahead: NBC's Michael Doc Emrick
August 04, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMike "Doc" Emrick, the iconic voice of the "NHL on NBC," joins John Ourand to talk all things NHL restart.
The Road Ahead: Alex Martins, CEO of Orlando Magic
August 03, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOrlando Magic CEO Alex Martins joins John Lombardo to provide insight into playing in the bubble and what could come next for his team and the league.
The Road Ahead: MSG Networks' Kevin Marotta
July 31, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMSG Networks’ Kevin Marotta joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the net’s new fan-engagement initiatives and increased original programming for the return of the NHL this weekend, along with the dynamics of remote RSN production.
The Road Ahead: Anmol Malhotra, Head of Sports Partnerships at Snap
July 30, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBInterview recorded on 7/29/20.
The Road Ahead: Epidemiologist Dr. Zach Binney Discusses The Marlins’ Situation
July 29, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBEpidemiologist Dr. Zach Binney at Oxford College at Emory University joins Eric Prisbell to discuss the fallout from the Marlins' positive COVID-19 tests, how MLB has handled the issue and the best way forward for the sport.
The Road Ahead: Media Report with John Ourand
July 28, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBJohn Ourand and Bill King discuss the broadcasting plans being utilized during MLB’s return while the NHL and NBA prepare for their returns.
The Road Ahead: ESPN's Amy Rosenfeld and Mike Foss
July 27, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBSports Business Daily's Andrew Levin is joined by ESPN's Amy Rosenfeld and Mike Foss to discuss the net's MLS production inside the Orlando bubble and the various pandemic-related complexities that have arisen.
The Road Ahead: Commissioners Don Garber and Adam Silver
July 24, 2020 18:12 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBNBA Commissioner Adam Silver and MLS Commissioner Don Garber joined us during our latest SBJ The Road Ahead virtual event. We hear from the sports industry leaders as their leagues look to complete seasons during the pandemic.
The Road Ahead: Sports Marketing with Frank Vuono
July 23, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThis episode of SBJ Unpacks is presented by the National Lacrosse League. Today, the NLL announced its first-ever expansion into Texas. The NLL’s 14th franchise will begin play in 2021 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. For more information visit their website or follow the NLL on Twitter.
The Road Ahead: SBJ's Eric Prisbell
July 22, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBSBJ MLB beat writer Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to discuss the start of a new season, the Texas Rangers opening a new ballpark during a pandemic, safety precautions taken by the league and other changes across the MLB landscape.
The Road Ahead: Dodgers President Stan Kasten
July 21, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAttend the SBJ The Road Ahead: Virtual Series SBJ and SBD subscribers, register here. Not a subscriber? Click here to learn more.
The Road Ahead: The Dodgers' Stan Kasten
July 21, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAttend the SBJ The Road Ahead: Virtual Series SBJ and SBD subscribers, register here. Not a subscriber? Click here to learn more.
The Road Ahead: Calm's Omar Dawood
July 20, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBAttend the SBJ The Road Ahead: Virtual Series SBJ and SBD subscribers, register here. Not a subscriber? Click here to learn more.
The Road Ahead: Aspen Institute's Tom Farrey
July 17, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAttend the SBJ The Road Ahead: Virtual Series SBJ and SBD subscribers, register here. Not a subscriber? Click here to learn more.
The Road Ahead: Speedway Motorsport's Mike Burch
July 16, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBNASCAR ran their All-Star race last night under the lights and with fans in the stand. Speedway Motorsports Chief Strategy Officer Mike Burch join Bill King to talk about the logistics that went into putting together a race with 20,000 fans in attendance during the pandemic and what his team learned from the experience.
The Road Ahead: Gather's David Gaspar
July 15, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBGather Managing Director David Gaspar joins Terry Lefton to talk about the state of the agency business during the pandemic and much more.
The Road Ahead: College Sports Update with Paul Finebaum
July 14, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBToday was supposed to be the second day of SEC Football Media Days, but because of the pandemic we are left wanting. SBJ college writer Michael Smith is joined by ESPN personality Paul Finebaum to fill that void. The duo discuss how the pandemic is putting doubt into a college football season happening in 2020 and what may be next.
The Road Ahead: NFL Update with Ben Fischer
July 14, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHail to the… ? The Washington NFL football team has decided to retire their nickname and logo. SBJ NFL writer Ben Fischer joins Bill King to talk about next steps for the 3-time Super Bowl Champions.
Motorsports Update with Adam Stern
July 13, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBSBJ motorsports writer Adam Stern joins Bill King to talk about the new startup racing league, Superstar Racing Experience, as well as to add insight into the other corners of the sport.
Superstar Racing Experience with Adam Stern
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBAbe Madkour and Adam Stern discuss the Superstar Racing Experience led by Tony Stewart, Ray Evernham, Sandy Montag, and George Pyne. The new racing league will premiere in summer 2021 on Saturday nights during prime time on CBS.
The Road Ahead: PLL's Paul Rabil and MLL's Sandy Brown
July 10, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBSports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin unpacks the return of outdoor professional lacrosse with PLL Co-Founder Paul Rabil, and then MLL Commissioner Sandy Brown.
The Road Ahead: Ethan Casson CEO, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx
July 09, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMinnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx CEO Ethan Casson joins Bill King to talk about how his organizations are staying active in furthering equality and social justice.
The Road Ahead: Donald Dell
July 08, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBTerry Lefton speaks with sports industry pioneer Donald Dell about the state of sports and The Road Ahead.
The Road Ahead: Derrick Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks CEO
July 07, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBArizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall joins Bill King to talk about the return of Major League Baseball during the pandemic.
The Road Ahead: MLB Update with Eric Prisbell
July 06, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBBill King is joined by SBJ baseball writer Eric Prisbell to talk about MLB in a bubble and the complications that have and will arise with a return to the diamond.
The Road Ahead: Todd DuBoef, President of Top Rank Boxing
July 02, 2020 19:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBTop Rank president Todd DuBoef joins Bill King to discuss the boxing promoter’s resumption of fights in a true, self-contained bubble at Las Vegas’s MGM Grand, and the steady flow of live programming it has created for ESPN.
The Road Ahead: NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird
July 01, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBNational Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird joins Bill King to discuss the NWSL’s journey as the first US team sport to return from the stoppage.
The Road Ahead: Oura CEO Harpreet Singh Rai
June 30, 2020 20:16 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBListen to new episodes of SBJ Morning Buzzcast and SBJ First Look below. SBJ Morning Buzzcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Podcasts Listen Online SBJ First Look: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Podcasts Listen Online
The Road Ahead: SponsorUnited's Bob Lynch
June 29, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBRegister for SBJ: The Road Ahead Virtual Series, free for SBJ and SBD subscribers. Listen to new episodes of SBJ Morning Buzzcast and SBJ First Look below. SBJ Morning Buzzcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Podcasts Listen Online SBJ First Look: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Podcasts Listen Online
The Road Ahead: Miami Heat's Eric Woolworth
June 25, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMiami Heat President, Business Operations, Eric Woolworth joins Bill King to discuss the NBA’s return plan, the league’s role in promoting social justice and much more.
The Road Ahead: College Sports with Michael Smith
June 24, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMichael Smith joins Bill King to talk about how the return of college sports could look and how the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases at some of the country’s top football programs are affecting the prognosis for return.
The Road Ahead: MLB's path to returning with Eric Prisbell
June 23, 2020 20:04 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBEric Prisbell joins Bill King to discuss the contentious negotiations between MLB and the players' association, and what the 2020 season will look like.
The Road Ahead: Sports Betting with Adam Gray
June 22, 2020 20:02 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBCalifornia Assemblymember Adam Gray joins Bill King to discuss the sports betting bill he co-authored, which reaches a pivotal point this week.
The Road Ahead: WTA's Ashley Keber and SAP's Milan Cerny
June 19, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAshley Keber (WTA) and Milan Cerny (SAP) talk about the tour’s partnership with SAP and how it has helped them get through the pandemic.
The Road Ahead: WTA's Ashley Kyber and SAP's Milan Cerny
June 19, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe Road Ahead: MLB Negotiations with Eric Prisbell
June 18, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBBill King and Eric Prisbell discuss the latest MLB labor negotiations and what could be next for America’s Pastime.
The Road Ahead: Sports Marketing with Molly Arbogast
June 17, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBPOV Sports Marketing founder and CEO Molly Arbogast joins Terry Lefton to talk about how sports marketing will evolve and develop during and after the pandemic.
The Road Ahead: Innovation in Sports with Ben Shields
June 16, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBBill King is joined by Ben Shields, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, to discuss how the sports industry can survive the pandemic and in what ways innovation can reshape the sports industry.
The Road Ahead: NASCAR Bans the Confederate Flag with Adam Stern
June 15, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBBill Kings is joined by Adam Stern and they discuss the impact of NASCAR banning the confederate flag at its events and properties.