Bloomberg Business of Sports

Episodes

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  PGA Tour Winner Austin Smotherman on Pro Career 06.11.2026 38m

  Join host Vanessa Perdomo, Michael Barr, and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.They include:-Brewers win and what that means for baseball -Valkyries winning in a historic feat  -LIV Golf near liquidationThis week's show features:- Austin Smotherman, PGA Tour winner, on the journey that got him here. After over 10 years as a professional he got his first career title winning the Bank of Utah championship at the start of October and then got his second victory shortly after. After turning pro in 2016 Austin earned his PGA tour card in 2021, lost it then earned it back again. Now he’s only a few spots away from being invited to the 2027 Masters.- Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for DC United, on how to get fans excited about next season and how to increase revenue after a disappointing year on the field. Danita discusses DC United’s partnership with the Washington Spirit, a facet of their business that definitely has been lucrative for them because the Spirit are one of the top attended NWSL teams.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts on Team Investment 30.10.2026 38m

  Join host Vanessa Perdomo, Michael Barr, and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:-Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts, on the long-term capital required to build and sustain a professional sports enterprise. He joined from Bloomberg Invest Dallas 2026.- Chad Estis, Executive at Legends Global, on the hospitality industry in sports and all the new stadium builds that are happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  BONUS: Atlanta Dream President Morgan Shaw Parker on WNBA Finals Run 24.10.2026 23m

  Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this special edition of the show, Vanessa speaks with the Morgan Shaw Parker, president and chief operating officer of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. They discuss her team's growth as it competes for this year's WNBA title against the Golden State Valkyries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  La Liga North America's Nicolas Garcia Hemme on the Premier Spanish League 23.10.2026 38m

  Join host Vanessa Perdomo, Michael Barr, and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:-Liam Parker, F1 Chief Communications and corporate relations officer, on what helped solidify Austin as a true stand out on the F1 Circuit.-Nicolas Garcia Hemme, Managing Director of La Liga North America, on La Liga, the premier Spanish league.  He discusses the league’s ambition and why the US is such a big target audience for them is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  WNBA Finals Appearance Lifts Upstart Golden State Valkyries 16.10.2026 38m

  Join 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: Jess Smith, president of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries to discuss her team's WNBA Finals appearance against the Atlanta Dream, coming in just its second full season. Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg Businessweek contributor on her recent piece on the WNBA's rapid growth: The WNBA’s Biggest Teams Are Sharing a Playbook for Mega-Growth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Manchester City Claims Innocence; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark 09.10.2026 39m

  Join 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: David Hellier, Bloomberg News UK reporter on Manchester City appealing the decision of an independent commission that found the football club had breached Premier League financial rules. Brett Yormark, Commissioner of the Big 12 conference on his conference and the latest in college sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Rachel Epstein, NWSL Chief Marketing Officer, on Women’s Soccer 02.10.2026 38m

  Join 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: -Rachel Epstein, Chief Marketing Officer for the National Women’s Soccer League. She discusses capitalizing on the popularity of soccer in the men’s World Cup, and also looks ahead to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. -Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News Higher Education Reporter. She discusses the U.S Senate officially voting to pass the Protect College Sports Act, which addresses issues happening across college athletics. -Mark Ashton, Chairman and CEO of Ipswich Town FC. He discusses Ipswich being promoted back into the Premier League this year, and how the club has managed the transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Baltimore Orioles Owner David Rubenstein Goes 'Inside The Owner's Box' 26.09.2026 39m

  Join 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: David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of the Carlyle Group and host of 'The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations' on Bloomberg TV and Radio, joins to discuss his new book, 'Inside the Owner's Box' on his experiences and conversations with owners of major sports teams Brandon Copeland, former NFL player and executive director of Athletes.org on the organization and the latest in college sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Yankees President Randy Levine on College Sports; Washington Commanders Co-Owner Mark Ein 18.09.2026 38m

  Join 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: Janet Lorin, Bloomberg news higher education reporter discusses her panel discussion with New York Yankees President Randy Levine and Candice Storey Lee, Vice Chancellor of Athletics & University Affairs and Athletic Director at Vanderbilt University from Power Players at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York where they spoke about how to fix college sports through legislation that Levine is working with the White House on Mark Ein, venture capitalist and a stakeholder in the NFL's Washington Commanders, the EPL's Leeds United and the Baltimore Orioles Justine Siegal, founder of Baseball for All on bringing women into professional baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell; Growing Pro Volleyball & USMNT's Matt Freese 12.09.2026 38m

  Join 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: Steve O'Donnell, CEO of NASCAR on the sport's growth Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist and former professional beach volleyball player on her investment in pro volleyball and the upcoming 2028 Olympics Matt Freese, goalkeeper for the MLS New York City FC and the US mens national team on playing in this summer's FIFA World Cup and soccer's growth in the US - as heard live on stage at Power Players at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  LA Rams President Kevin Demoff on Building NFL Footprint Overseas 04.09.2026 38m

  Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules.This week's show features:- Kevin Demoff, President of the Los Angeles Rams and President of Team & Media Operations for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, discusses the NFL expanding overseas ahead of the LA Rams trip to Melbourne.- Valerie Camillo, Chair of the Women’s Tennis Association, discusses the impact of the US Open in making stars, and how the WTA is working to get equal pay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  UEFA Pursues Infantino Criminal Case, Unrivaled, the Laver Cup 28.08.2026 48m

  Join 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: Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league. Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ESPN Digital's Chris Jason Sees Growth in ESPN Fantasy Football Space 21.08.2026 38m

  Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.They include a conversation on Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipping control of the Lakers within a year. He has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers.This week's show also features:- Chris Jason, Executive Director of Product Management at The Walt Disney Company. He discusses the cultural impact that Fantasy Football has and the continued growth of the space.- Amna Al Qubaisi, Professional Motorsport driver. Amna has been breaking barriers for women in racing being the first female driver to compete in the Pro class of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. And she was also the first Arab woman to win a race in the Formula 4 UAE Championship. CORRECT: Fixed typo in nameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Private Money Flex for Lakers, Yankees; President of DAZN US on Regional Broadcasts 14.08.2026 37m

  Join 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: Hannah Miller, Bloomberg News Media Industry Reporter  Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer of DAZN and President of DAZN US, on the company's expansion in regional sports media rights Evan Dabby CEO of NJ Youth Soccer, on the spike in registration since the World Cup and why youth soccer costs so much money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  BONUS: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Ends Talks of LIV Golf Tie-Up 07.08.2026 13m

  In an exclusive interview, PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp said there's no merger and no conversations with LIV Golf, stating the PGA Tour has been concentrated on its own product. Speaking to Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Money, Rolapp said the PGA Tour has been mainly focused on improving its product, introducing a new format with a two-tier series and increased player compensation to counter the impact of LIV Golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Novig's New York Mets Partnership & Growing Sports Prediction Markets 07.08.2026 39m

  Join 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: Jake Paul, professional fighter and celebrity influencer on his combat fighting company Most Valuable Promotions partnering with the PFL in a conversation along with MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, PFL CEO John Martin and Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky on expanding nationwide, navigating new regulations, and forging a first-of-its-kind partnership with the MLB and the New York Mets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  BONUS: Jake Paul's Plan To Challenge the UFC 06.08.2026 27m

  On this bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Vanessa is joined by Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick for a conversation with fighter and celebrity influencer Jake Paul. Paul's combat-sports company Most Valuable Promotions is merging with the Professional Fighters League, aiming to take on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Romaine & Vanessa speak with Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions, and John Martin, CEO of the newly formed company, to discuss the merger, and the roadmap ahead for the new company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Athletes Unlimited CEO Jon Patricof Talks Softball, Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse 31.07.2026 38m

  Join 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: Mark Clouse, president of the NFL's Washington Commanders in a fireside chat with Randall Williams Jon Patricof, co-founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited on the latest season of its Unlimited Softball League & the sport's growth Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  BONUS: Fireside Chat with Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse 30.07.2026 34m

  Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.On this special, bonus edition of the show, we hear Randall's conversation with Washington Commanders president Mark Clouse. He stopped by the Bloomberg Washington DC bureau for a Bloomberg Newsmakers fireside conversation before a live audience to discuss the team's growth strategy, building a new stadium in Washington and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Business of Soccer: Liverpool FC Is On a US Tour After World Cup 28.07.2026 20m

  Join host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione and special guest host, Business of Sports reporter Kaitlyn Pohly for an interview with the CEO of Liverpool FC and Fenway Sports Group International, Billy Hogan. Liverpool is currently on an international friendly tour in the US hitting Nashville, New York and Chicago looking to build on the summer of soccer in the US and get in front of as many of their 26 million supporters in the US as they can. The Premier League club is also reportedly looking to sell a minority stake in the franchise, which is currently valued at around $6 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.