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7. London calling: O’s, Hammers gaze over the pond
39:31||Season 1, Ep. 7Welcome to The SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.This week, Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross discuss Fubo boss David Gandler’s purchase of a majority stake Leyton Orient and how the EFL is using storytelling to build its brand stateside. Staying in east London, Jon brings exclusive news of US-based New Balance’s Premier League return as West Ham’s future kit supplier.Imran Yusuf joins us to shed light on the IPL deliberating an expansion to 94 matches per year and what that could mean not just for Indian cricket but for the global game.And we revisit cracking stories coming out of Norwegian football, which have now progressed from eggs to lambs.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Host: Catherine DaviesContributors: Martin Ross, Jonathan Rest, Imran YusufEditor: Lumi Lehmuskallio Sources:1. Fubo’s Gandler takes control of Leyton Orient 2. IPL eyes expanded 94-match season from 2028 3. EXCLUSIVE: West Ham scores New Balance deal 4. Lower-tier clubs expect increased sleeve revenue to partially offset EPL betting ban 5. Betting bans threaten European league sponsorship revenues
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6. Cast-over: McLaren makes Puma F1 kit switch
55:02||Season 1, Ep. 6Welcome to the SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.This week, Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross dive into a SportBusiness exclusive as McLaren cuts Castore and brings in Puma as its new apparel supplier.We join YouTube’s 20th birthday celebrations with Frank Dunne, whose three-parter on the platform lit up SportBusiness Media last week. Imran Yusuf sheds light on a T20 first as New Zealand Cricket turns the franchise model on its head, and there’s confirmation that Premier Sports founder Mickey O’Rourke has played yet another blinder.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Host and producer: Callum McCarthyContributors: Jonathan Rest, Martin Ross, Imran Yusuf, Frank DunneEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources: EXCLUSIVE: Castore out, Puma in at McLaren YouTube at 20, part 1: from pariah to partner YouTube at 20, part 2: entering the living room YouTube at 20, part 3: the content revolution NZC buys into growing MLC with franchise move
5. Divorce court: LFP and LaLiga’s unhappy marriages
53:21||Season 1, Ep. 5Welcome to the SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.This week, we’re in divorce court. Callum McCarthy and Martin Ross discuss the ramifications of the LFP’s never-ending dispute with DAZN, as well as the messy fallout of LaLiga’s decision to dump long-time production partner Mediapro for HBS.Matthew Glendinning makes his debut to tell us why the Masters remains the most lucrative sponsorship property in golf; Maria Kholodova explains Unrivaled’s US media rights deal; we look ahead to the Madrid Open and pay tribute to Swedish drinking songsYou can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Host and producer: Callum McCarthyContributors: Martin Ross, Matthew Glendinning, Maria KholodovaEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:1. LFP, DAZN move closer to termination after vote2. Mediapro contests LaLiga production loss to HBS3. Golf sponsorship continues to evolve in age of uncertainty4. Unrivaled seeks star players, high viewership to swell WBD deal
4. Ari's game: Emanuel holds onto his ATP gold
39:11||Season 1, Ep. 4Welcome to the SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.This week, we take a look at Ari Emanuel's latest restructure of the Endeavor/TKO/WME/IMG machine, as he buys the Miami and Madrid stops on the ATP Tour for himself. Global news editor Martin Ross helps you decipher what has gone where, and why.Maria Kholodova joins us to chat Grand Slam Track media rights; Imran Yusuf is here to cover rugby union’s last stand in Australia; we discuss the World Snooker Tour's commercial dilemmas and much, much more!You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30 per cent discount here.Host and producer: Callum McCarthyContributors: Martin Ross, Imran Yusuf, Maria KholodovaEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources: 1. Emanuel-led group set to land Miami, Madrid Opens 2. Grand Slam Track out of the blocks with broad exposure but limited rights fees 3. Rugby Australia needs on-field success to ensure hefty Nine uplift 4. World Snooker pots increase in BBC extension
3. Bettman's bonanza: Rogers doubles down on NHL
43:14||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome to the SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.This week, Callum McCarthy is joined by Martin Ross and Imran Yusuf to explore why Rogers pulled the trigger on a $7.7bn deal with the NHL, Fifa electing to play it safe with Women's World Cup venues in 2031 and 2035, as well as Two Circles expanding its media rights business and some Boat Race ranting.Jon Rest calls in from Miami, USA to spill the gossip he gathered over the course of two days at Sportel.There's also two separate mentions of FK Bodø/Glimt.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Use the code SBPODCAST30 to get 30% off annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions here.Host and producer: Callum McCarthyContributors: Martin Ross, Imran Yusuf, Jonathan RestEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Rogers ‘to shell out’ $7.7bn for NHL renewalEXCLUSIVE: Infront retains Brazilian Série A betting rightsUSA, UK set to host Fifa Women’s World CupsTwo Circles bags Top 14 international distributionUWCL nets sponsor uplift, still needs €10m underpin
2. Goodbye, Gabba; Team Marketing's last dance; Speedos at Sportel
48:11||Season 1, Ep. 2Welcome to another episode of The SportBusiness Podcast.This week, Callum McCarthy is joined by Martin Ross and Jonathan Rest for a wide-ranging conversation covering Brisbane 2032, the NBA's march on Europe, Kosmos and the ITF settling their differences, and whether to take Speedos to Sportel Miami.As an additional treat, SportBusiness Sponsorship's Ben Cronin drops in for an in-depth analysis of Team Marketing's final sponsorship sales cycle for Uefa club competitions.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Use the code SBPODCAST30 to get 30% off annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions here.Host and producer: Callum McCarthyContributors: Martin Ross, Jonathan Rest, Ben CroninEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Team within touching distance of €750m Uefa sponsor target (SportBusiness Sponsorship subscription required)Goodbye, Gabba: Brisbane to build new Olympic stadiumITF, Kosmos end Davis Cup legal disputeNBA, Fiba take steps towards European leagueUnder Armour rejoins Nike, Adidas on NFL field
1. Bach to the Future: Coventry wins in a landslide
39:57||Season 1, Ep. 1Welcome to the SportBusiness Podcast, a brand new weekly from the best news team in the business that gets you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry. This week, we focus on the IOC's present and future. Kirsty Coventry is the new IOC president, beating Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. and becoming the first woman to lead the Olympic movement. We also discuss the IOC's $3bn deal with NBC in the US and ask whether it’s really the blockbuster it’s billed as. That, plus Sportradar being paid nine figures to take IMG Arena, the Baller League starts up in the UK, 50-something industry execs releasing albums, and much more. Hosted and produced by Callum McCarthyGuests: Martin Ross, Jonathan RestEdited by Lumi Lehmuskallio