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SportsWise: A Podcast About Sports and the Law

Gabe Feldman
NCAA
College Sports
Johnson V. NCAA
College Athletics
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
Antitrust Laws
Sports Gambling
Amateurism
College Athlete Employment Status
Work-Study Programs
Athlete Compensation
Name, Image, and Likeness
Revenue Sharing
Private Equity
Fontenot V. NCAA
Antitrust Law
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
House Case
Collective Bargaining
College Football Realignment

Hosted by Gabe Feldman--Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program, NFL Network Legal Analyst, and sports industry consultant, this podcast will look at current and breaking stories in the sports world and tell the largely untold (and often misunderstood) legal story behind the headlines. It will also explore significant sports stories and lawsuits that have been overlooked or forgotten. The goal o... more

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On this episode, I’m joined by Jay Paterno, former Penn State QB, longtime Penn State assistant coach, son of college football legend Joe Paterno, and now a college sports and NIL consultant. Jay joins to talk about the college coachi... more

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 On this episode, we go back to the NFL, where one of the biggest stories off the field is Jon Gruden’s ongoing lawsuit against the NFL and Roger Goodell, where he alleges that the NFL and Goodell “engaged in a malicious and orchestra... more

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On this episode, I’m joined by De Smith, the former longtime executive director of the NFLPA. De discusses his new book Turf Wars, his battles with Roger Goodell, the "petulant" NFL owners and their "diabolical general counsel," his p... more

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On this episode, I'm joined by Julie Roe Lach, Commissioner of the Horizon League. Most of the talk about the new era of college sports has focused on the Power Four conference, but Julie helps break down what a group of non-FBS Divis... more

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Jay Paterno
Former Penn State quarterback and assistant coach, college sports and NIL consultant
Episode: Ep. 101: College Coaching Buyout Madness, with former Penn State QB and coach, Jay Paterno.
Adam Hosmer-Henner
Jon Gruden's lawyer
Episode: Ep. 100! Jon Gruden's Battle with the NFL & Roger Goodell, with Jon Gruden's Lawyer, Adam Hosmer-Henner, and ESPN Investigative Reporter, Don Van Natta
Don Van Natta
ESPN Investigative Reporter
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Episode: Ep. 100! Jon Gruden's Battle with the NFL & Roger Goodell, with Jon Gruden's Lawyer, Adam Hosmer-Henner, and ESPN Investigative Reporter, Don Van Natta
De Smith
Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association
Episode: Ep. 99: Behind the Scenes of the NFL-NFLPA Battles, with De Smith, former NFLPA Executive Director,
Julie Roe Lach
Commissioner of the Horizon League
Horizon League
Episode: Ep. 98: The Room Where it Happens for College Sports, with Julie Roe Lach
Jennifer Abruzzo
Former General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board
Episode: Ep. 97: The Case for College Athletes as Unionized Employees. With Jennifer Abruzzo, former NLRB General Counsel
Janet Judge
Legendary sports and Title IX lawyer, co-founder of the Education and Sports Law Group.
Education and Sports Law Group
Episode: Ep. 96: College Sports and the Looming Title IX Challenges, with Janet Judge
Mike Florio
Creator and longtime editor of Pro Football Talk, author, and radio host
Pro Football Talk
Episode: Ep. 95: Breaking Down the NFLPA Saga, with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio
Irwin Raij
Partner at Sidley and Co-Chair of their Entertainment, Sports, and Media Group.
Sidley Austin LLP
Episode: Ep. 94: An Inside Look at Buying and Selling Pro Sports Teams, Stadium Development, and Private Equity in Pro and College Sports, with Sports Business Lawyer Irwin Raij

Host

Gabe Feldman
Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program and NFL Network Legal Analyst, known for deep insights into legal matters affecting sports.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 254 ratings
  • So good!

    I learned so much, very interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sporty Vermonter
    United States3 months ago
  • amazing!

    love it so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexa Rotman
    United States3 months ago
  • Hi daddy

    I love you so very so very so very so very so very so much I will talk with my sister and her family about the new house in my heart I love her very helpful thank goodness she has her phone it our new place in her new home and her old place Toyota and I will getaway to see my daughter tomorrow I hope she gets a ppp

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mack Nola
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Sports Law Podcast

    If you want to learn more about sports and its intersection with the law, I highly recommend listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonathanAJordan
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Podcast, Very Informative!

    Great Podcast, Very Informative!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Garrison M
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the discussions, highlighting the podcast's ability to break down complex legal topics into understandable insights.

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Ep. 99: Behind the Scenes of the NFL-NFLPA Battles, with De Smith, former NFLPA Executive Director,
Q: What would you tell college athletes about unionization?
De Smith suggests that college athletes may achieve more through changes in the system and antitrust law rather than unionization, encouraging them to recognize the artificial nature of the current student-athlete classification.
Ep. 99: Behind the Scenes of the NFL-NFLPA Battles, with De Smith, former NFLPA Executive Director,
Q: What are your perspectives on the NFL owners and your relationship with them?
De Smith explains the nature of his adversarial yet partnership-like relationship with NFL owners, noting their petty behavior and self-interest, and how his experiences working in other high-stakes negotiations did not reflect the same level of pettiness.
Ep. 98: The Room Where it Happens for College Sports, with Julie Roe Lach
Q: What's the piece of advice that you have used the most?
Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?
Ep. 98: The Room Where it Happens for College Sports, with Julie Roe Lach
Q: Do you still play basketball?
I play in the driveway and sometimes with my daughters who are on basketball teams.
Ep. 97: The Case for College Athletes as Unionized Employees. With Jennifer Abruzzo, former NLRB General Counsel
Q: Why do you think college athletes are not coming forward to unionize?
Abruzzo speculates that many athletes are waiting to see how collective bargaining will play out and whether there would be pushback.

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The content focuses on the intersection of sports and law, providing an insightful analysis of current and significant legal stories impacting the sports world. It covers a broad range of topics including athlete rights, contract negotiations, Title IX issues, and how legal frameworks shape the dynamics within sports leagues and organizations. The discussions aim to clarify complex legal matters and highlight overlooked or forgotten cases that have influenced the sports industry. With a mission to educate sports fans and the general public, the series explores how sports reflect broader societal issues, making it equally engaging for those with a casual or deep interest in sports.

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1. Jay Paterno
2. Adam Hosmer-Henner
3. Don Van Natta
4. De Smith
5. Julie Roe Lach
6. Jennifer Abruzzo
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8. Mike Florio

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