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The Varsity

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Puck Sports Correspondent John Ourand and a rotating cast of industry insiders take you deep inside the executive suites and owner boxes that run the entire sports business. You’ll hear interviews with everyone from players to network execs and everyone in between. The Varsity is an extension of John's private email for Puck by the same name. New episodes publish twice-weekly, every Wednesday and ... more

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In a special live recording of The Varsity at the University of Massachusetts, former CBS Sports chairman and president Sean McManus sits down with John for a candid conversation about the ins and outs of sports media and his decades-long run as a me... more

8 Dec 202451 min

After popular demand, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand joins the pod to discuss McAfee, Manning, Inside the NBA, the Pitaro star strategy, the best Marchand jokes, and so much more.

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4 Dec 202435 min

Michael Nathanson, the co-founder and top analyst at MoffettNathanson, joins John for a rollicking exploration of the challenges facing legacy media now that streaming is king. Then they dive into how sports leagues and college conferences can surviv... more

1 Dec 202453 min

Bill Cohan joins John to assess the fate of Comcast’s Spinco, the potential involvement of private equity, and the snowball effect it could have on the industry writ large. Then Bill previews some potential M&A activity in the media space before reco... more

27 Nov 202437 min

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Interviews are outstanding

    John gets the answers to many questions that some are afraid to ask. I am really enjoying what I am hearing. Please keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigzman34
    United States3 months ago
  • Varsity delivers

    Ourand shows again why he is the best in sports business journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zklr!
    United States3 months ago
  • Love John, hope Andrew gets to guest host a few times

    Miss the old pod, excited for the new one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DataNH1991
    United States4 months ago
  • Looking forward to this!

    Psyched for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PALdeTKPK
    United States4 months ago
  • Marchand gone

    I am sure that without Marchands negativity that we can see John shine like he deserves

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willwdj
    Australia4 months ago

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