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The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly

Bloomberg
Women's Sports
Major League Baseball
WNBA
NFL
NWSL
New York Yankees
Baseball
NBA
Youth Sports
Baltimore Orioles
Private Equity
Monarch Collective
World Series
Entrepreneurship
ESPN
Investment
Peloton
David Rubenstein
Boston Red Sox
Premier Lacrosse League

When sports, business and culture collide, there’s often a deal to be made. Join Alex Rodriguez and Bloomberg correspondent Jason Kelly as they get the inside track from corporate titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs on investing, strategy, reinvention and the ones that got away. The Deal is a Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals series that’s passionate, relaxed, insight... more

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Jess Pegula has spent her life around elite sports — both as one of the best tennis players in the world and as part of the family behind the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Beyond competing at the highest level, she’s become an influential voice i... more

Alan Waxman’s Sixth Street Partners has a deep conviction in sports. Over the past five years, Alan and his firm have taken a minority stake in teams in most major professional leagues, including: the Boston Celtics, the San Antonio Spurs, the San Fr... more

Baseball and softball are both having a moment. The 2025 Women’s College World Series was the most watched ever, with 2.4 million people tuning in to game 3. On the baseball side, almost 11 million people watched Venezuela beat the U.S. to take the 2... more

Steve Young has created a playbook for so many athletes looking to make their way in business and spends a lot of his time paying it forward. HGGC, the private equity firm he started in 2007 with Rich Lawson, currently has an AUM above $10 billion. H... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Waxman
Co-founder and CEO of Sixth Street Partners
Sixth Street Partners
Episode: Alan Waxman is a Sports Superinvestor
AJ Andrews
Standout softball player and MLB broadcaster
Former LSU softball star; MLB broadcaster
Episode: AJ Andrews on What's Next for Baseball and Softball
Steve Young
NFL Hall of Famer, co-founder of HGGC
HGGC
Episode: How NFL Legend Steve Young Built a $10 Billion Fund
Kara Nortman
Co-managing partner, founder of Monarch Collective
Monarch Collective
Episode: The WNBA's Expansion into Cleveland is Powered by Private Equity
Kenny Beecham
Creator and founder of Enjoy Basketball; broadcaster and content creator
NBC Sports, NBA TV partnership; Enjoy Basketball
Episode: How Kenny Beecham Became the New Face of NBA Media
Elle Duncan
Sports anchor, Netflix sports executive move from ESPN
Netflix
Episode: Elle Duncan Says It’s Too Early to Write Off Netflix Sports
Jesse Cole
Creator of the Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas
Episode: How Jesse Cole Turned the Savannah Bananas Into a $500 Million Business
David Levy
Founder and CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences; former Turner Sports executive
Horizon Sports & Experiences
Episode: David Levy is the Reason You’re Watching March Madness
Bobby Wagner
NFL linebacker and investor
Professional athlete and investor
Episode: How NFL Star Bobby Wagner is Modeling his Career on Michael's and Magic's

Hosts

Jason Kelly
Chief Correspondent of Bloomberg Originals; experienced journalist and interviewer.
Alex Rodriguez
Chairman and Chief Executive of A-Rod Corp; investor and former athlete with media and sports ownership interests.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Best guests and worst hosts.

    It’s the Jason Kelly show.

    Can have a NYT bestseller with the best football coach of all time and still makes it about him.

    Worth it for the guests if you can make it past the hosts constantly interrupting every guest.

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    Djactionman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dollars. No sense.

    Keep the wolves in Minneapolis.

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    Squints Palladorous
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Loved Zack Brown!

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    5
    racingintothefuture
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    The guys are great. The dialogues are pretty good. There’s obviously a push to support diversity and inclusion. It can feel forceful at times but it’s okay. They’re shedding light on stories that need to be told. Keep this podcast going.

    Apple Podcasts
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    JoseNova1
    United Statesa year ago
  • David Rubenstein! 🫶

    Really enjoyed the conversation with David Rubenstein! Very inspiring, thank you

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    Jodie former Canadian
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback notes the hosts sometimes interrupt guests, but guests still deliver valuable insights.
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Alan Waxman is a Sports Superinvestor
Q: What makes Sixth Street a good partner for sports teams and leagues?
Waxman explains that their flexible, investor-first architecture and patient capital allow them to align with teams on culture, long-term growth, and stability rather than forcing quick financial gravity, which is crucial for sustainable partnerships in sports.
AJ Andrews on What's Next for Baseball and Softball
Q: Where do you see baseball going in terms of player expression and media storytelling?
AJ emphasizes authentic expression on the field and in media, pushing for more behind-the-scenes access and personal storytelling to connect with a younger audience and grow the sport.
How NFL Legend Steve Young Built a $10 Billion Fund
Q: All right, so Steve Young, we often start this show by asking people to introduce themselves. How do you introduce yourself these days?
He says he views himself as an aspirational dad and leader, balancing family, mentorship, and professional pursuits, while staying connected to his athletic identity.
Elle Duncan Says It’s Too Early to Write Off Netflix Sports
Q: What role does women's sports play in Netflix's strategy, and how is it evolving?
Duncan highlights the increasing investment in women's sports, the need for more skilled storytellers familiar with the sport, and the importance of creating opportunities across platforms to grow revenue and visibility for women athletes and leagues like the WNBA.
Elle Duncan Says It’s Too Early to Write Off Netflix Sports
Q: How does Netflix Sports differ from legacy broadcasting in terms of production and risk-taking?
She describes Netflix as a company that isn't wedded to a fixed blueprint, allowing for big swings, data-informed decisions, and a willingness to pivot quickly if something isn't working, while aiming to maintain high quality and trust with audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deal

What is The Deal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show at the intersection of sports, business, and culture, featuring high-profile athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs who discuss reinvention, branding, and the monetization of influence. Conversations blend candid career journeys with strategic insights on investing, media, and the evolving business of sports, with a relaxed but purpose-driven tone that attracts listeners interested in dealmaking, leadership, and storytelling. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of elite athletes or sport executives with seasoned business journalists, yielding practical takeaways for branding, sponsorships, and growth strategies across industries.

Across episodes, topics frequently surface around personal branding, athlete entrepreneurship, ownersh... more

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2. AJ Andrews
3. Steve Young
4. Kara Nortman
5. Kenny Beecham
6. Elle Duncan
7. Jesse Cole
8. David Levy

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