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My In-Person Review of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's New Indoor Golf League Jan 10, 2025

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In today's podcast, I recap my in-person experience attending Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new indoor golf league, TGL. I give an inside look at TGL's opening night, including a review of the league's purpose-built SoFi Center venue, how my in-person experience compared to those watching TGL at home, what the crowd was like for the inaugural event, the influence of technology on the league's gameplay, what I would change about TGL's fan experience at the SoFi Center, and much more. Enjoy!

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How Vail Resorts' Unique Business Model Led to a Strike in Park City (and Why They Don't Care) Jan 08, 2025

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Today's podcast covers the ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah. I explain why 200 of the resort's ski patrol employees went on strike, and delve into the labor dispute between the ski patrol union and the resort's parent company, Vail Resorts. I also break down the economics of Vail Resorts, including how the company makes money, their approach to buying and owning resorts, the vertical integration of their business to maximize profit margins, and why this business model ultimately led to the Park City Mountain Resort strike. Enjoy!

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How a Local Photographer Captures Aerial Photos of the B-2 Stealth Bomber Flyover at the Rose Bowl Jan 06, 2025

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Today's podcast goes behind the scenes of the viral B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover photo at the 2025 Rose Bowl, which has been viewed by hundreds of millions of people around the world (SEE THE IMAGE HERE).

I reached out to the pilot and photographer behind the photo, Mark Holtzman, to get the inside story of the actual image, including how Holtzman became an aerial photographer, the meticulous process and logistics required to capture the Rose Bowl flyover photo, how Holtzman communicates with the B-2 Stealth Bomber pilots while flying, and much more. Enjoy!

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My Sports Business Predictions For 2025 Jan 03, 2025

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On today's episode, I give my annual sports business predictions for 2025. I cover a wide variety of topics, including the UFC's media rights deal, the sale of college sports programs, the Chicago Bears' new stadium proposal, NBA expansion, and much more. I know some of these predictions won’t be correct, and that’s okay. The goal isn’t to be 100% accurate. These lists often state things that are completely obvious or have no chance of happening. Instead, I challenge myself to think critically, predicting what might happen based on trends I’ve seen developing over the last few months and years. If you agree with some of my predictions, that’s great! If not, email me at jmpompliano@gmail.com to tell me why. I often learn just as much from you guys as I hope you do from me. Enjoy!

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How Disney Tried (and Failed) at Owning a Pro Sports Team Jan 02, 2025

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Today's podcast looks back at Disney's foray into professional sports ownership. I break down The Walt Disney Company's time as owners of both the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Anaheim Angels, analyzing what went wrong, how much money they lost, why it was doomed from the start and the 20-minute, $450,000 Mighty Ducks pregame intro that's so outrageous it sounds made up. Enjoy!

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The Insane Technology of the Buffalo Bills' New Stadium Dec 30, 2024

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Today's episode looks at the Buffalo Bills' new stadium set to open in 2026. I break down the innovative technology being used to make the outdoor stadium feel like an indoor stadium, including a unique canopy structure with the world's largest snow melt system, a state-of-the-art field heating apparatus, wind reduction panels that help keep the stadium warm, and much more. Enjoy!

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The Battle for Christmas Day: Reviewing The Ratings for the NFL vs NBA Holiday Showdown Dec 27, 2024

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Today's podcast looks at the ratings and performance of the NFL and NBA's slate on Christmas Day. I analyze the numbers to see which league came out on top, if the NFL has officially taken Christmas Day from the NBA, what it all means for the future of both leagues and how Netflix factors into it all. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Netflix's $150 Million Bet on Christmas Day NFL Games Dec 23, 2024

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Today's podcast looks at Netflix's $150 million investment in Christmas Day NFL games. I analyze the NFL's recent push to steal Christmas Day TV viewership from the NBA, Netflix's big plans for this week's Christmas Day games, how the NFL could impact the business of Netflix, where Netflix could fit into the NFL's broader future broadcast plans, and much more. Enjoy!

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The Big Money at Stake in The New 12-Team College Football Playoff Dec 20, 2024

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Today's episode breaks down the money at stake for conferences and schools in the College Football Playoff. I look at how we arrived to the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, how much money conferences can earn in the CFP, why schools are set to earn BIG money from the CFP's new TV contract with ESPN that starts in 2026, and much more. Enjoy!

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How FIFA Rigged Its Process for Saudi Arabia to Host the 2034 World Cup Dec 18, 2024

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Today's podcast breaks down how FIFA rigged its process for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup of men's soccer. I look at the strategic moves FIFA made to set up Saudi Arabia as the only viable 2034 bidder, how Saudi Arabia financially influenced FIFA over the past few years, the details of Saudi Arabia's 2034 bid, and much more. Enjoy!

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