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    • Jun 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 1,639 EPISODES

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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.



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    Latest episodes from SportsBusiness Journal

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 9:27


    Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Ryan Tanke heads to the Houston Rockets; a big leadership shift with the Colorado Rockies; a new-look NHL Draft tonight; Chris Evert and John McEnroe wanting ESPN to bring their A-game for tennis; and PayPal digs deep into college sports.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 12:10


    CAA, Wasserman top first round NBA picks; New Balance plants its Flagg; NHL eyeing adding games to regular season and ESPN bullish on PLL

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 11:29


    Magic succession plan revealed; what's next for T-Wolves and Lynx? A top WME talent agent set to move on

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 11:48


    A new era for the IOC; putting a bow on the NBA Finals; Woody Johnson expands his sports portfolio and Nationwide Arena eyes major upgrades

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 8:18


    OKC and Thunder deliver and the NBA gets a new champion; all eyes on attendance at Club World Cup, exec moves in Minneapolis and groundbreaking in Vegas for A's ballpark

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 12:16


    The Mark Walter empire and what to know; putting a bow on the Stanley Cup Final and Fanatics Fest NY, take two

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 10:52


    Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Mark Walter to purchase majority stake in Lakers for $10B; a look at the Rays prospective ownership group amid talks of sale; PGA renews with longest-running tour partner in AT&T and TKO announces new boxing venture Zuffa Boxing.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:31


    Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: A new dynasty in South Florida? Digging into NBA Finals numbers, and the PGA Tour's new path forward.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 9:20


    Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: A look at Club World Cup attendance; how the NFL plans to replace Brian Rolapp; the impact Ohtani's return to the mound had on Dodgers' ticket prices and Monumental Sports and Entertainment invests in sports media platform The IX.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 7:50


    Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Will JJ Spaun's win deliver NBC solid U.S. Open numbers?; Attendance roundup for FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup; NASCAR takes it talents to Mexico City; and the Red Sox finally settle on a divorce from Rafael Devers.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:11


    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 8:02


    Start your morning with Buzzcast with Jenn Azara and Austin Karp: A look back at Day 1 of the 2025 Brand Innovation Summit and who (or what) was the STAR of the day! Also, the duo breaks down what to look forward to on Day 2 of the event!

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:52


    Start your morning with Buzzcast with Jenn Azara and Austin Karp:  An in-depth look at what to expect from Day 1 of the Brand Innovation Summit in Chicago.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 8:09


    Private equity reaches college sports; WBD to split its media business; MLB's marketing of top prospects.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 7:06


    The House Settlement approved and Bryan Seeley named College Sports Commission CEO; NBA Finals viewership off to slow start and big attendance for the Savannah Bananas' stop in Charlotte.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 12:26


    Silver's goals; SailGP draws big name investors; Li Li Leung set to depart after successful turnaround; Chris Heck joins LIV

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 9:53


    OKC in the spotlight and it's not just hoops; Bettman/Daly talk state of NHL and Fenway Sports Group's development plan around Fenway Park

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 11:10


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 10:43


    Chicago Fire's big stadium vision; LA28 building sponsor momentum and rating WBD's tennis coverage

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 9:47


    The Mets' new biz leader; U.S. Soccer seeks city interest in Women's World Cup and Michigan State's new AD

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 9:59


    NCAA men's tourney expansion timeline; best soccer cities in America and winners for the week

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:43


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:52


    Mets seek new biz leader; slow pace of Twins sale; PWHL avoids a sophomore slump and an SBJ product launch

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 11:13


    A's get investment; Fox's marketing pays off for the 500 and inside revenue generation on campus

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 11:02


    Observations from the Sports Business Awards; What's next for leadership at the Colts and Maple Leafs and the LPGA's new boss

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 8:59


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:59


    Looking ahead to the Sports Business Awards; Looking back at Day 1 of 4se.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 10:50


    New faces in the NBA conference finals; MLB's big Rivalry Weekend; US Open renovations; and FIFA Congress intrigue.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 6:46


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 10:56


    Eyes on the W and its momentum; Celtics deal close to completion; Maryland pulls from the pro ranks and previewing the Sports Business Awards

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 11:41


    Honoring an SBJ legend; what teams got the love with their NFL schedule and FIFA's growth markets

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 11:55


    NFL in the spotlight - and so is YouTube; Blazers hit the market and how beer sales are driving revenue on campus

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 11:37


    Sports upfront and center; how will MJ be on NBC? More mixed-use success at The Battery

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 11:23


    Nick Kelly's big move; sports media's big week and two AD searches in the news

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 8:43


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 8:06


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 6:05


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:47


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 8:34


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 5:44


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:15


    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

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 8:23


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 14:19


    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

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:59


    Historic day in DC as Commanders return home; Breaking down the numbers from Green Bay and Clemson goes Bananas

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 7:07


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 11:28


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 10:42


    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.  

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 8:17


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 10:03


    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.

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 11:14


    The PWHL's growing footprint; NFL puts Brazil game out in the marketplace and setting up the CAA World Congress of Sports

    SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:42


    What the NFL coming back to DC could mean and Chuck Todd's local sports idea

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