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The SportsBusiness Journal podcast, also known as Buzzcast and hosted by Abe Madkour, is a must-listen for anyone in the sports industry. With 4-6 news stories covered in just 8-12 minutes each day, this podcast provides listeners with quick and concise updates on the latest happenings in the sports world. Whether you work in sports or simply follow the industry closely, Buzzcast is a valuable resource for gaining up-to-date information.
One of the best aspects of Buzzcast is its ability to provide listeners with current and relevant news stories in a short amount of time. In the fast-paced world of sports business, staying informed is crucial, and this podcast makes it easy to do so. Abe Madkour does an excellent job of summarizing key points and delivering them in an engaging manner. This podcast is perfect for busy professionals who want to stay in the loop without dedicating hours to reading articles or watching lengthy videos.
On the other hand, one of the worst aspects of Buzzcast is a minor annoyance that some listeners have pointed out. Bill King's habit of saying "uh huh" every time he agrees with someone on first look can be distracting and disrupt the flow of the conversation. While it may not greatly impact the overall quality of the podcast, it can be slightly irritating for those who notice it.
In conclusion, The SportsBusiness Journal podcast, Buzzcast, is an invaluable resource for anyone interested or involved in the sports industry. With its quick updates and concise storytelling, this podcast allows listeners to stay informed without sacrificing valuable time. While there may be some minor quirks that could be improved upon, overall Buzzcast delivers high-quality content that both informs and engages its audience.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: A key eligibility ruling; are college presidents helping college sports and the early storylines around the Winter Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Takeaways from the Bay Area's Super Bowl and the early days from Milan Cortina Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Setting the scene in Santa Clara and what to expect around the Opening Ceremony Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Winter Olympics schedule change?; AI from the IOC and OBS; NFL media deal value; new PGA boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: The NFLPA tells the NFL it'll listen on 18 games, but isn't in a hurry; WNBA players seem unimpressed by the league's latest CBA meeting; the CFP shifts its schedule again; a new media deal for the Mountain West; and big numbers for the NHL Stadium Series, basketball on Fox Sports and ESPN studio shows in January. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: NFL sets international schedule for 2026; News from Commissioner Goodell's annual press conference; MLB clubs split from FanDuel RSNs; Rays to share ballpark update today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Disney makes waves amid earnings season, from details on ESPN-NFL deal to Bob Iger's likely successor; the latest from Milan ahead of the start to the Winter Olympics; a big day in WNBA labor talks; and outdoor hockey is a big draw over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fox floods the zone on World Cup; Can a curling league get traction? Mascot pay and Unrivaled sells out in Philly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Early returns for Paramount+/UFC; Transition day in pro golf and people on the move Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Belichick snub; What does Duke's settlement mean? Fanatics' big Super Bowl push and honoring John Henry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - Introduction and Buzzcast Headlines 00:15 - Washington Post reverses course 00:54 - UFC's White House event will not be taxpayer funded 02:25 - Paramount+ packs a punch for UFC 02:47 - Walmart goes big with MLS 04:35 - PGA Tour and ESPN amplifying Brooks Koepka's return 05:38 - Chris Marinak makes move to Playfly 07:05 - Insights from Zoomph social media survey 09:12 - Oregon's strong year in revenue Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sights on Super Bowl LX (60!), what will be the market for jersey patches in college; and breaking down Netflix sports viewership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Critical signing for NWSL's Spirit; Real Madrid tops revenue chart; NBC brings back Bob Costas for MLB and the All Black set to return to the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eligibility and NIL contract suits continue to shake college sports; inside the Buss family dynamics; Chris Mara takes larger role with NFL Giants and SBJ's Champions unveiled. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grand Slam dilemma; Julie Uhrman moves on from ACFC CEO role and NBA Europe lays out its vision in London. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: IU wins CFP; NFL conference championships set; Bills make shock coaching change; Sporting KC sold Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp and Ben Portnoy: On the ground from Miami Beach, the latest around the College Football Playoff National Championship and all things college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Betting scandal rocks men's college basketball; WTGL lands lead investor; Adam Silver talks NBA Europe from Europe; Dodgers sign another big free agent Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Top college QB makes shock draft decision; potential first mover to NBA Europe; NWSL loses a star and NFL wild card ratings finish strong. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Big numbers roll in for NFL Wild Card weekend; the AUSL switches from barnstorming to local markets; Charlie Baker touts his greatest hits; and what's next for the Steelers and Mike Tomlin? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour; NASCAR brings back The Chase; Fanatics expands its business; FIFA licenses its data and Tupac gets a bobblehead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Several close matchups likely mean big numbers for NFL Wild Card weekend; Ticket prices soar for the CFP Championship in Miami; a new championship format for NASCAR; and what's next for the WNBA and its players after the CBA expired? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's next on 'W' CBA talks? Breaking down bowl game attendance and ratings and top NFL merch sales Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Changing face of golf leadership continues; big moves by Pacers Sports and Smith Entertainment Group and George Pyne has more wood to chop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's next for NASCAR after Steve Phelps' exit? NFL delivers again; LPGA aligns with TMRW Sports and Pac 12 brings on some institutional experience as Deputy Commissioner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL owners focus on the sidelines; Irsay-Gordon: "I'm pissed"; The Peter Feigin era ends in Milwaukee and what's next for MLB free agents? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL, today; End of an era in Buffalo; NHL delivers around Winter Classic with Tampa next and Unrivaled begins year two Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bringing in '26 around the CFP, MLS and a Winter Classic in Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking down sports' dominance in programming; who will step up and lead college basketball and two book reviews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FIFA gets on message over ticket pricing; More takeaways from the Kansas/Chiefs deal and Bills mafia steps up to spend at Highmark Stadium Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Kicking off season 2 of TGL; potential changes in the Falcons' front office; And the Pop-Tarts Bowl notches another win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Are the Chiefs close to moving to Kansas? Plus, a look at where the CFP sits after the first round, Main Street Sports Group's precarious financial situation and the potential return of the WNBA to Houston. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chiefs close in on stadium decision; everyone is talking about women's volleyball and appreciate everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Twins make some bold moves in leadership; FSG set to move on from Penguins; CFP set to get up against NFL this weekend and the national profile of Cooper Flag to increase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Silver's goals; Texans new ultra-high-end offering includes door to door service; and a longtime MLB exec moves on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Cup after year three; major mixed use projects in Queens and Atlanta; breaking down the Dallas Stars revenue and a Patriots lifer set to move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 discussing private capital deal with RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital; Phase 3 of World Cup tickets sees five million requests; the NWSL approves high impact player roster mechanism and Michigan expands athletic department probe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Takeaways from a NASCAR settlement and what it means; Minor league baseball draws more investors and what's behind the continued growth of NHL revenue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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IAF kicks off in Vegas; College athlete group proposes CBA; Notre Dame CFP fallout; Paramount seeks WBD assets via hostile takeover. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SBJ's Influence 125 looks back at the past 25 years in sports business; the success of MLS Cup and what it means for the league on the global stage; 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs NASCAR begins second week of trial and remembering Roy Kramer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: World Cup Draw day is here; What were the most-watched college football games this season?; Netflix strikes a deal for WBD, but TNT Sports remains in play; and college basketball will takes its talent to Dubai. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Unpacking the NFL's record Thanksgiving numbers; What's the latest on WNBA CBA negotiations?; and more teams go DTC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: PGA Tour schedule changes discussed; bipartisan bill for host city funding; new targeted broadcast ad tech Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ACC takes football to Brazil; Vitale/Barkley join for March Madness and the state of baseball in St. Louis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A re-entry Monday with NASCAR trial, college coaching contracts and a WNBA CBA extension Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new NFL record? Details on Yankees' ticket revenue; BofA draft Beckham and Project B's storytelling strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Farewell to a sports leader; Hal Steinbrenner talks economics and MLS gets a big boost in Vancouver and San Diego Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What keeps team leaders up at night; Goodell predicts Super Bowl in Nashville and what is Project B all about? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.