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SBJ Morning Buzzcast

Sports Business Journal
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ESPN
College Football Playoff
MLS
Major League Soccer
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UFC
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FIFA
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Daily: The hottest stories in sports business every morning.

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Latest Episodes

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Wait, the World Cup is a hit?! NBA touts best viewership for Finals since days of MJ; NHL also shows healthy gains and the challenge facing Brian Rolapp at the PGA Tour

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Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  The Big 12 move on from Sorsby; Tom Izzo calls out university leaders and ManU goes all-in with Amazon

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Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Positive start to World Cup; UFC pulls off DC spectacle and The Swamp set for major makeover

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Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  USMNT starts its World Cup; Wimbledon increases prize purse; UFC preps for Freedom 250

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Recent Guests

Ben Portnoy
College writer
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Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 9, 2026
Dave Lihansky
Tech executive associated with Honeywell panel
Honeywell (tech exec of the year)
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 20, 2026
John Kozner
Media consultant, SBJ column contributor
Sports Business Journal
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 14, 2026
Ed Desser
Media consultant, SBJ column contributor
Sports Business Journal
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 14, 2026
Bela Bajaria
Disney/Netflix executive, on Netflix's strategy and events
Netflix
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 16, 2026
Mark Marshall
Executive at Disney involved in major events planning
Disney
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 16, 2026
Clara Lusai
Owner of the New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets
New York Liberty / Brooklyn Nets
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 16, 2026
Kara Swisher
Tech journalist and interviewer
Recode/WSJ (media role)
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 16, 2026
Lil Brass
Chief Commercial Officer for the Premier League
Premier League
Episode: SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 15, 2026

Host

Abe Madkour
Host with extensive coverage of sports business news; widely featured across SBJ Morning Buzzcast iterations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 232 ratings
  • NCAA Tournament Expansion

    The 8 new spots in the NCAA Tournament should go to mid major schools that are good enough to get in, if there aren’t any then you give them to major conferences.

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    5
    Oak City Native
    United Statesa month ago
  • Found the right podcast

    Been looking for a podcast similar to the now defunct podcasts “ESPN Daily” and the probable end of “Front Office Sports”. Glad found this podcast for media sports news 😀

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    5
    pbsports
    United States5 months ago
  • NCAA Women’s Final Four

    The 2010 women’s final four was in the Alamodome which is a football stadium so your statement that the last time the women’s final four was in a football stadium was 2005 is false.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oak City Native
    United States8 months ago
  • NHL Expansion

    I don’t think the NHL will ever return to Atlanta, they’ve tried it there and both franchises have moved. I don’t think Atlanta is a great hockey market. On the other hand, hockey has worked in the south.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oak City native
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect

    Quick updates of the biggest stories of the day. Always gets to the main points, why they matter, and what it all could mean for the future. Yet, the podcast doesn’t get bogged down in the weeds. This is a perfect way to keep up to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charge Hagan
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show delivers quick, daily, big-story summaries that help professionals stay informed without getting bogged down.
Audio quality issues have been noted by listeners, especially at higher modulation levels.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of coverage across sports business, including media rights and sponsorships, with occasional critique of political angles.
Many find the daily updates essential for staying ahead in the sports industry; fans value concise insights and actionable takeaways.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#12
United States/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#30
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#71
United Kingdom/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#69
Germany/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#118
Italy/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: December 10, 2024
Q: What are your thoughts on the significance of the Army-Navy game and its TV deal?
The Army-Navy game is crucial for both the network and the academies, with significant cultural and economic implications.
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: December 10, 2024
Q: Did the College Football Playoff Committee get it right?
Yes, they maintained the importance of conference championships and the status quo for this year.
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: November 5, 2024
Q: Who is your early Super Bowl pick?
Reginald Walker suggests the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC and the Detroit Lions in the NFC for the Super Bowl matchup.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SBJ Morning Buzzcast

What is SBJ Morning Buzzcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily briefing that tackles the intersection of sports, media rights, and live-event storytelling, with a focus on how data, streaming, and sponsorships shape schedules, marquee matchups, and fan engagement across major leagues and events. Recent episodes emphasize NFL scheduling, multi-platform distribution, venue strategies, and high-profile sponsorships, all tied together by real-time coverage of evolving media landscapes and revenue implications for teams, leagues, and networks. Notable threads include the zero-sum dynamics of marquee games, the impact of streaming on traditional rights, and practical takeaways for brand partnerships and audience monetization.

Listeners can expect concise, fast-moving updates aimed at industry profes... more

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Recent guests on SBJ Morning Buzzcast include:

1. Ben Portnoy
2. Dave Lihansky
3. John Kozner
4. Ed Desser
5. Bela Bajaria
6. Mark Marshall
7. Clara Lusai
8. Kara Swisher

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