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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 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.
CAA, Wasserman top first round NBA picks; New Balance plants its Flagg; NHL eyeing adding games to regular season and ESPN bullish on PLL
Magic succession plan revealed; what's next for T-Wolves and Lynx? A top WME talent agent set to move on
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
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
The Mark Walter empire and what to know; putting a bow on the Stanley Cup Final and Fanatics Fest NY, take two
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Private equity reaches college sports; WBD to split its media business; MLB's marketing of top prospects.
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.
Silver's goals; SailGP draws big name investors; Li Li Leung set to depart after successful turnaround; Chris Heck joins LIV
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
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.
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