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Front Office Sports Today

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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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Recent Guests

Amar'e Stoudemire
Former NBA All-Star and New York Knicks player.
Episode: 11/4/26 - MLB Wants to Delay Salary Cap, WNBA Finals Record, What’s Next for ‘PTI’?
Ryan Glasspiegel
Front Office Sports media and entertainment reporter.
Front Office Sports
Episode: 11/4/26 - MLB Wants to Delay Salary Cap, WNBA Finals Record, What’s Next for ‘PTI’?
Mark Maske
Front Office Sports NFL reporter.
Front Office Sports
Episode: 11/3/26 - First CFP Rankings, Wilbon Steps Away, NFL Coaching Hot Seats
Ernie Johnson
Inside the NBA host who has presented the show for 37 years
ESPN
Episode: 11/2/26 - Valkyries’ Billion-Dollar Title, FSU’s $50M Firing, Ernie on Inside’s Future
Colin Salao
Front Office Sports reporter covering the Golden State Valkyries and the WNBA
Front Office Sports
Episode: 11/2/26 - Valkyries’ Billion-Dollar Title, FSU’s $50M Firing, Ernie on Inside’s Future
Ellyn Briggs
Front Office Sports reporter covering the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' unionization
Front Office Sports
Episode: 10/30/26 - First WNBA Game 7, Utah Targets Kalshi Founders, Cowboys Cheerleaders Unionize
Mike McCarthy
Senior media reporter at Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports
Episode: 10/28/26 - Brewers Economy on Fire, Knicks and Rangers Split, Who Will Join Jay-Z at Halftime?
Ben Horne
Front Office Sports deals reporter
Front Office Sports
Episode: 10/27/26 - NBA Enters Prediction Markets, WNBA Finals Midday Move, LIV Hangs by a Thread
Eric Fisher
Senior reporter covering sports business at Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports
Episode: 10/23/26 - JJ Watt Takes CBS Chair, FIFA Rights Shake-Up, Small-Market World Series

Host

Baker Machado
Sports business journalist and presenter covering the business and culture of sports

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings
  • Morning Staple

    I love hearing about the sports news of the day and to have a round up of what I missed in one spot, can’t get enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nkastrol
    United States2 months ago
  • 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

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One listener reports that low audio volume made the hosts and guests difficult to hear.
The coverage is praised for making business, media and league issues accessible to sports fans.
Listeners appreciate the blend of headline updates and expert conversations, along with the hosts' energy.
Listeners value the quick daily catch-up on sports business and say it fits easily into a morning or commute routine.
Some feedback favors keeping the briefing short and separating longer interviews from the daily news format.

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

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#64
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#102
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#182
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#100
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#126
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#165
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

10/30/26 - First WNBA Game 7, Utah Targets Kalshi Founders, Cowboys Cheerleaders Unionize
Q: Does this union have staying power and if anything, is there a domino effect that maybe other NFL cheer squads might be next here?
Briggs says the Cowboys cheerleaders are unusual in their visibility and revenue, so widespread replication is unlikely, though the Raiders and Patriots squads could be candidates. She expects the union effort may strengthen the Cowboys team.
10/30/26 - First WNBA Game 7, Utah Targets Kalshi Founders, Cowboys Cheerleaders Unionize
Q: Beyond pay, what's at the top of their list?
Briggs says the central issue is whether the work qualifies as full-time employment, given the practice, appearances, preparation, and personal maintenance involved. Other bargaining priorities include pay, healthcare, breaks, and travel.
11/3/26 - First CFP Rankings, Wilbon Steps Away, NFL Coaching Hot Seats
Q: Let's start with Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. I feel like he has definitely been talked about a lot this year. What are you think the chances of him getting fired?
Maske says Sirianni has had a successful tenure, including a Super Bowl win and two Super Bowl appearances. He thinks Sirianni is more likely to stay through the season, but the Eagles' history of organizational resets makes an offseason change possible.
11/3/26 - First CFP Rankings, Wilbon Steps Away, NFL Coaching Hot Seats
Q: NFL owners, as I mentioned, aren't exactly known for their patience. I guess why haven't we seen a coach fired yet?
Mark Maske says ten new head coaches were hired in the offseason, shrinking the pool of incumbents and making it less likely that a newly hired coach would be fired quickly. He also notes that some teams have had reasons to consider a change but have held off.
11/2/26 - Valkyries’ Billion-Dollar Title, FSU’s $50M Firing, Ernie on Inside’s Future
Q: Can other expansion teams copy this model, or is Golden State really sort of just one of a kind?
Salao said other expansion teams are trying to emulate the Valkyries, but Golden State benefited from favorable timing and a unique expansion-draft situation. He thinks another team could do it, but would be surprised to see one match the achievement within two years.

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A concise daily briefing on the business, media and culture shaping professional and college sports. Baker Machado leads rapid updates on league decisions, team finances, athlete deals, broadcast rights, ticket markets, labor issues and the wider effects of sports on fans. Front Office Sports reporters add context on major developments, with longer conversations appearing through the week.

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1. Amar'e Stoudemire
2. Ryan Glasspiegel
3. Mark Maske
4. Ernie Johnson
5. Colin Salao
6. Ellyn Briggs
7. Mike McCarthy
8. Ben Horne

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