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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.
Stanley Cup Playoffs viewership ahead of Stanley Cup Final rematch; the impact of TMBO on the NBA after 25 years; MLB TV viewership audience growth; USA Swimming trials to return to Lucas Oil Stadium in '28 and Peyton Manning joins Denver NWSL ownership group.
Chicago Fire's big stadium vision; LA28 building sponsor momentum and rating WBD's tennis coverage
The Mets' new biz leader; U.S. Soccer seeks city interest in Women's World Cup and Michigan State's new AD
NCAA men's tourney expansion timeline; best soccer cities in America and winners for the week
Big week in Oklahoma City as Populous lands OKC stadium development bid and Thunder make NBA Finals; Breaking down the viewership of Prime Video's NASCAR debut and the Broncos' ticket sales strategy paying off.
Mets seek new biz leader; slow pace of Twins sale; PWHL avoids a sophomore slump and an SBJ product launch
A's get investment; Fox's marketing pays off for the 500 and inside revenue generation on campus
Observations from the Sports Business Awards; What's next for leadership at the Colts and Maple Leafs and the LPGA's new boss
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp, Mike Mazzeo, Chris Smith and Rob Schaefer: Breaking down the winners -- and surprises -- from the 2025 Sports Business Awards.
Looking ahead to the Sports Business Awards; Looking back at Day 1 of 4se.
New faces in the NBA conference finals; MLB's big Rivalry Weekend; US Open renovations; and FIFA Congress intrigue.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Looking ahead to the Sports Business Awards; Looking back at the PGA Championship; And wrapping up a big opening weekend for the W.
Eyes on the W and its momentum; Celtics deal close to completion; Maryland pulls from the pro ranks and previewing the Sports Business Awards
Honoring an SBJ legend; what teams got the love with their NFL schedule and FIFA's growth markets
NFL in the spotlight - and so is YouTube; Blazers hit the market and how beer sales are driving revenue on campus
Sports upfront and center; how will MJ be on NBC? More mixed-use success at The Battery
Nick Kelly's big move; sports media's big week and two AD searches in the news
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: YouTube gets closer to its first exclusive NFL game stream; TKO Group crushes Q1; the Mets top the Yankees in local ratings in N.Y. to start the season; DC residents like the idea of the RFK Stadium site for the Commanders; and Mark Lazarus is talking to the NWSL and MLB, but not F1.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: The Utah NHL team renamed to ‘Mammoth'; ESPN sets timeline to announce name and price for new DTC product; President Trump's plan for a college sports commission and Dan Reed announces his exit from Meta.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Ted Keith: Disney sees sports revenue growth in Q2; NBA playoffs viewership surge continues through first round and Senator Ted Cruz weighs in on sports broadcasting.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Commanders owner Josh Harris has big expectations for the 2027 NFL Draft in D.C.; the NHL to hold international event in 2026 instead of ASG and the NY Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery; the UFL approves first union contract with players.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: The NFL Draft heads to D.C. in 2027; NBC draws the best Kentucky Derby audience since the late ‘80s; F1 plan to hang around Miami for a while; and Caitlin Clark draws a crowd back on campus at Iowa.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Ted Keith: An inside look at the upcoming Kentucky Derby including Churchill Downs renovations; the Miami Grand Prix adds another way to attend the race and the NBA Playoffs continue viewership momentum.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Gearing up for the PGA Championship, LIV Golf's newest C-Suite hire and the latest chapter in the Bill Belichick drama
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Names to watch in the PGA Tour CEO search; a look inside facility renovation plans in Anaheim and Cincinnati; Eli Manning eyes stake in NY Giants and WME Sports to divest in WME basketball.
Why a new stadium in DC is so important; NFL gets into the jersey rotation and a new leader over BofA's sports marketing and sponsorship
Historic day in DC as Commanders return home; Breaking down the numbers from Green Bay and Clemson goes Bananas
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: The 2025 NFL Draft enjoys large Green Bay crowd as trade movement provided intrigue; the NBA to return to Abu Dhabi and Orioles/MASN interest in Nationals local rights.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  SBJ's Rachel Axon and Chris Smith join Karp to break down Day 2 of the CAA World Congress of Sports. The trio also outlines the optimism around the industry amid the economic uncertainty in the US.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  SBJ's Rachel Axon, Joe Lemire & Chris Smith join Karp to break down Day 1 of the CAA World Congress of Sports, including the themes that stood out. The foursome also give their thoughts on what to look forward to on Day 2 of the event. Â
Start your morning withBuzzcast withAustin Karp: A look ahead to Day 1 of the CAA World Congress of Sports. SBJ's Rachel Axon and Chris Smith join Karp to discuss the strong lineup for the day and the biggest themes they are keeping an eye on.
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Sizing up the start to the NBA and NHL playoffs, a look at how the U.S. got to $500 billion in sports bets, Utah soccer changing ownership groups, a big crowd for Messi in Cleveland, Pope Francis' intersection with sports and setting up the CAA World Congress of Sports.
The PWHL's growing footprint; NFL puts Brazil game out in the marketplace and setting up the CAA World Congress of Sports
What the NFL coming back to DC could mean and Chuck Todd's local sports idea
Inside the NBA's final regular-season numbers; Kraken aim to improve the fan experience and a Legends exec moves to the team side
Josh Kroenke takes accountability; the NBA's top sellers; why the Bananas hit the mark and breaking down Sunday at Augusta
Golf buzz from Augusta; NFL revenue continues to grow; Unrivaled lands a key talent and Ally's big WNBA deal
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: A look at the top LPGA Commissioner candidates; a busy day in soccer across the globe and FIA Deputy President for Sport Robert Reid resigns
On this morning's Buzzcast, Ted Keith previews the start of the Masters, explains why the Luka Doncic trade could be so costly to the Mavericks and sets up what could be a significant day for Major League Soccer.
Charlotte Hornets' owner Rick Schnall discusses his plan for the team's future; Ovechkin sets Fanatics NHL merchandise sales record; a strong finish for both the NCAA Men's & Women's Basketball Championship and a big weekend in St. Louis with the Frozen Four as the centerpiece.
Postcard from San Antonio and Tampa; eyes on Steve Cohen and Stan Kroenke and the buzz around "The Clubhouse"
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Recapping the men's and women's Final Four ahead of tonight's men's championship; Stan Kroenke unveils plans for new Rams HQ and Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks on multiple issues facing MLB
Tariff impact on sports and events; Did PGA Tour give the PIF the Heisman? Breaking down MLB payrolls and a hat tip to Howard Katz
Global events for $1,000, please; sports braces for impact of tariffs; a new era in Twin Cities and Bears say no thoughts of a sale of the team
The powerful draw of Flag Football; takeaways from Rogers/NHL deal; seeing what's happening in St. Louis
The A's three-year odyssey begins in Sacramento; what MLB's top sellers says about the game; name floated as next MLB commish and a facilities legend set to move on
NASCAR's first commissioner; what to expect from NFL meetings; Deion's influence at Colorado and motorsports entities retain agency help
Manfred's Opening Day media tour; NBA/FIBA keep exploring Europe; Omaha Productions gets big valuation.
MLB Opening Day has arrived; NBA to discuss European expansion; WNBA's Valkyries exceed 10K season tickets and Boston NWSL team changes name to Boston Legacy FC.
MLB's drumbeat of a salary cap; NCAA tourneys flexing healthy numbers; Hornets ownership makes statement with new training facility
A 'new' WME Group and what's next; focus on World Cup prep; Twins renew sales process and Kevin Warren adds to leadership team at Bears