Marchand and Ourand, Ep. 106: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, and Sean McManus's big goodbye

56:39

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joins Andrew Marchand and John Ourand on this week's show for a half hour interview. During the sit down, Manfred goes deep into the future of local media, blackouts, Apple, Peacock, ESPN, fragmentation and Yankees TV.

Mixed-Use Development: The Next Phase in Sports Venue Financing, Design and Operation

55:50

NBA’s Silver on the logistics of in-season tournaments, and getting players to care

4:33

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the initial reaction from players about an in-season tournament was, “Why would we care?”

StubHub's Khanna: Delta variant's effect on live sports will be decided in real time

1:19

With 18 months to prepare for a full slate of live events this fall, teams, leagues and venues have done a phenomenal job of getting ready, said Akshay Khanna, general manager of North America for StubHub.

What does Bob Iger want from an ESPN strategic partner?

9:27

ESPN has plenty of options for strategic partners, including venture capitalists, traditional media, leagues and betting companies. But the question no one knows the answer to yet is, What does Disney CEO Bob Iger really want?

Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast February 9 Full Podcast

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Troy AD Brent Jones on NIL, transfers and athletic integrity

15:42

The current mix of NIL patchwork, transfer portal movement and maintaining the integrity of amateurism is not going to work in the long run, says Troy Athletic Director Brent Jones. He shares how he sees a way forward.

Engelbert: WNBA not considering playing in Saudi Arabia

4:37

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is not considering playing an international game in Saudi Arabia, and stressed that any international efforts would only be made after consultations with players and sponsors.

Robert Kraft Lifetime Achievement Tribute

8:51

A look at the career of SBJ Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Robert Kraft.

The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, Jan. 26, 2022

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Marchand and Ourand discuss the news that ESPN may pursue Al Michaels for Monday Night Football, how Netflix earnings could affect Disney's plans for ESPN, and the difficulty of watching Australian Open matches. Plus, calls of the week.

SBJ I Factor: Charles Altchek

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SBJ I Factor presented by Allied Sports features an interview with Charles Altchek, president of MLS Next Pro and a member of Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 class of 2023.