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    The Varsity

    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 Sunday.

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    Netflix’s Fight Night & Zaz’s NBA Play Nov 20, 2024
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    John is joined by Axios media star Sara Fischer for a look behind the headlines captivating the sports world: The glitch-ridden Tyson-Paul bout, TNT’s partnership with ESPN, WBD’s settlement with the NBA, how Trump 2.0 will impact local sports, and much more.

    Getting Up With Greeny Nov 17, 2024
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    John is joined by one of ESPN’s brightest stars, Mike “Greeny” Greenberg. In a wide-ranging conversation about the evolving media landscape, the duo dive into Greeny’s remarkable 28-year (and counting) career at the network, the market for on-air talent and how it’s changed over the years, how his morning show Get Up became a cornerstone of ESPN’s morning programming, and much more.

    NFL Growing Pains Nov 13, 2024
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    John is joined by NBC Sports’ Mike Florio, creator of ProFootballTalk, to contemplate the biggest dramas facing the NFL today: the debate surrounding whether (and how) to add an additional game to the schedule, the push to expand its international footprint, the league’s surprising difficulty selling NFL media, and much more.

    Trump Merger Mania Nov 10, 2024
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    LightShed super-analyst Rich Greenfield joins John to discuss what Trump’s reelection means for the sports media business and the M&A landscape. Then they debate how the business will look in 10 years, whether platforms like YouTube and Spotify could get into sports, and much more.

    Woke Fox Sports & Locker Room Politics Nov 06, 2024
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    Fan favorite Ben Strauss return to discuss why he believes that Fox Sports—not ESPN—reigns supreme as the "woke” sports network. Then the duo dive into Fox Sports’ unique live-sports media strategy and wade into the rising drama surrounding beat reporters’ locker room access.

    NASCAR's Next Gear Nov 03, 2024
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    John is joined by NASCAR President Steve Phelps for an in-depth discussion about how America's favorite homegrown motorsport plans to rev up its reach—without alienating the die-hard fans who fuel its legacy.

    Amazon’s Crap Shoot & MLB’s Fall Classic Magic Oct 30, 2024
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    John rings up Dylan Byers for a temperature check on the stability-starved media industry. They discuss why major streamers like Amazon are reticent to dabble in live news, the current trend of on-air talent salaries, why the Yankees-Dodgers World Series is good for MLB’s “health,” and much more.

    Smoltz's Double Play Oct 27, 2024
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    John Ourand rings up baseball Hall of Famer turned analyst John Smoltz for a broad-spectrum conversation about broadcasting and Smoltz’s ascension to becoming Fox Sports’ top World Series analyst. Then the duo preview the World Series and get into the riveting narratives stemming from the Yankees-Dodgers/Judge-Ohtani matchup.

    College Sports’ Big Money Era Oct 23, 2024
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    John sits down with NBC Sports’ lead college football insider, Nicole Auerbach, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of the college sports business. They explore the impact of N.I.L., the dynamics of the transfer portal, the shifting tides of conference realignment, the potential role of private equity, and much more.

    Manfred’s MLB Magic Oct 20, 2024
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    As the World Series looms, MLB commish Rob Manfred joins John to discuss the league’s landmark 2024 season, its outreach to younger fans, new (and future) rule changes, and the enhanced in-game experience—all contributing to the league’s highest attendance in seven years. Then they weigh into the media rights landscape and Manfred’s grand plans.

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