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Front Office Sports Today

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Lane Kiffin
Fanduel

Sports is big business. Here's your daily brief.Front Office Sports Today is your morning briefing on the deals, decisions and cultural moments shaping the industry. Hosted by Baker Machado, with reporting from the Front Office Sports newsroom.Weekdays in under 12 minutes, ready at 6 a.m. ET. Plus longform conversations throughout the week with athletes, analysts, and executives shaping the game.S... more

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Latest Episodes

• ESPN says the NBA found no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard

• Mark Walter in talks to sell Chelsea stake at $5 billion valuation, one week after selling Lakers

• Padres $3.9 billion sale makes Kwanza Jones... more

Jess Pegula, women's tennis player, joins Front Office Sports Editor-in-Chief Dan Roberts to discuss the US Open, Player Pay Protests and WTA Sex Testing.

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• Jeff Bezos buys a 30 percent stake in Liverpool worth $5.9 billion

• The NFL applies Tom Brady’s team-access restrictions to Troy Aikman

• MSG scores a major win in Charles Oakley’s nine-year legal battle

• Cristiano Ronaldo hints his play... more

• NBA owners are “stunned” after Mark Walter sold the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner for a record $12.5B, 14 months after buying the team

• Knicks’ title run added $67M to MSG Sports’s bottom line in its fiscal Q4

• Portland City Council... more

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Matt Iseman
Emmy-winning TV host, announced as host of Front Office Sports Tonight
Front Office Sports
Episode: 7/30/26 - USMNT Nearing Pochettino Return, FIFA Draws UEFA Criticism, Yankees and Knicks to DAZN
Chris Bosh
Basketball great, former NBA star
Former NBA player
Episode: A Conversation with Chris Bosh on LeBron's Next Team, Athlete Contract Taxes, and Returning to Court for Charity
Geoff Woo
Co-founder of Anti Fund
Anti Fund
Episode: A Conversation with Jake Paul on Women's Sports, Prediction Markets & $100M Investment Fund
Josh Pate
Host of The Josh Pate College Football Show
The Josh Pate College Football Show
Episode: CFB Analyst ⁨Josh Pate⁩ on Michigan Chaos, ESPN, McAfee, the Trump Interview, & More
Nate Burleson
Two-time Emmy Award-winning studio analyst on the NFL Today; co-host of CBS Mornings and host of Nickelodeon's NFL Slime Time
CBS / Front Office Sports
Episode: A Conversation with Nate Burleson on Russell Wilson at CBS, Travis Kelce’s Media Future, and Seahawks $9.6B Sale
Don Garber
MLS Commissioner
Major League Soccer
Episode: A Conversation with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on World Cup, Messi, Future & More
Julie Ertz
Former USWNT and NWSL star
Former USWNT/NWSL
Episode: A Conversation With USWNT Alumni Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt
Kealia Watt
Former USWNT and NWSL star
Former USWNT/NWSL
Episode: A Conversation With USWNT Alumni Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt
Shams Charania
ESPN insider providing commentary on Kawhi Leonard trade situation
ESPN
Episode: 7/10/26 - World Cup Ratings Records, Seahawks Sale Narrows, Kawhi Trade Limbo

Hosts

Baker Machado
Host of Front Office Sports Today
Dan Roberts
Editor-in-chief and journalist with responsibilities including Front Office Sports reporting and editorial leadership

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 308 ratings
  • Found New Daily Sports Show

    Been looking for replacement of ESPN Daily and glad to find this gem

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pbsports
    United Statesa year ago
  • Soooo Good!!

    Loving the energy of the hosts and the unique conversations that FOST brings on a daily basis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott Hurs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Show In Sports

    Incredibly engaging, informative, and fun show! I love listening to Baker and Renee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qbr192
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loving the show!

    I’m a subscriber to the newsletter but love that there’s an audio show so I can get my sports business updates on my commute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kdmart3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    Great way to stay updated on sports, business and culture. Must have daily listen for me. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vladverba
    United Statesa year ago

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Engaging and informative daily sprint through sports business.
Credible guests and sharp takes on governance and media rights.
Consistently delivers industry-relevant updates with few fluff items.
High-quality guest lineup and clear industry insights.
Great mix of quick headlines and deep dives with reporters and executives.

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#29
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Apple Podcasts
#126
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#109
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#157
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#10
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

7/30/26 - USMNT Nearing Pochettino Return, FIFA Draws UEFA Criticism, Yankees and Knicks to DAZN
Q: So Dan, how do we sort of see this playing out? Is this a smart business move by FIFA or a cash grab?
Dan Roberts explains that while the move could unlock enormous revenue, the plan faces strong federation resistance and requires broad federation approval; the outcome will hinge on governance, due process, and how influential Infantino can be in rallying support. He cautions that market dynamics, ethics concerns, and political entanglements will all shape whether the plan sails through or stalls.
7/31/26 - UEFA’s FIFA Boycott, LeBron’s ‘Last Dance’ Doc, Tush Push Stays
Q: What are the potential implications for World Cup qualifiers and major tournaments if the plan stalls or collapses?
If the plan stalls or collapses, qualifiers and major tournaments could continue under the current governance model, but negotiations and lobbying would likely intensify as stakeholders reassess revenue sharing, governance rights, and the balance of power among confederations.
7/31/26 - UEFA’s FIFA Boycott, LeBron’s ‘Last Dance’ Doc, Tush Push Stays
Q: Margaret Fleming, how big of a rebuke is this from UEFA and Concacaf, and what does it mean for FIFA's plan moving forward?
The confederations' unified stance signals a significant hurdle for FIFA, suggesting momentum against the privatization plan and implying that the threshold of votes required to push forward could be difficult to reach without concessions or changes in governance.
7/14/26 - World Cup Semis, Michigan AD Probe, FanDuel VIP Scandal
Q: What is the core issue at the center of the FanDuel VIP promotion controversy?
The central issue is whether FanDuel used Cameo videos and athlete endorsements in a way that promoted gambling to high-value bettors without clear consent and knowledge from the athletes, raising concerns about consent, rights, and responsibility in their VIP programs.
7/21/26 - Michigan AD Out, Goodell Extension, Zlatan Exits Fox, Tom Brady vs. Logan Paul
Q: So I guess what did the report find that is making Warde Manuel leave?
The summary describes a contrast: Manuel showed strong leadership in supporting student-athletes but failed to act quickly and effectively on allegations of misconduct by athletic department staff, which the university says contributed to his decision to step down and take an advisory role.

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A daily briefing focused on the business side of sports, delivering quick, sharp rundowns of deals, media rights, governance, and market movements. Episodes mix brisk headlines with in-depth interviews from reporters and industry executives, offering context on sponsorships, league strategy, and the economics of teams and athletes. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on governance, rights shifting, and new revenue models, often paired with timely conversations with frontline reporters and notable guests to illuminate how money and policy shape the sports landscape. Potential listeners who want fast, business-forward sports news and access to candid industry perspectives will likely find this show valuable and actionable for media planning or ... more

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3. Geoff Woo
4. Josh Pate
5. Nate Burleson
6. Don Garber
7. Julie Ertz
8. Kealia Watt

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