Business of Sport
Episodes
How Money Shapes Football: Transfers, Contracts and Power Dynamics | The Review
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year, we’ve gone inside football’s boardrooms, dressing rooms and balance sheets. This episode brings the most revealing moments tog...
Inside F1: The Review | Winning Championships, Rebuilding Williams, & The World of Guenther Steiner
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re doing something a little different. Welcome to the Business of Sport: F1 Review.Over the past year, we’ve sat down with some of the m...
Peter Moore: Becoming Liverpool CEO, The Mo Salah Situation, & Why Klopp’s The Modern Day Shankly (Ep.100)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going headfirst back into the world of the tier one football executive. Peter Moore is the former CEO of Liverpool, the man who oversaw...
Bryan Habana: From World Cup Win to Family Betrayal, The Rebirth Of The Springboks, Why Rugby HAS To Change (Ep.99)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome a true sporting legend. Bryan Habana is a 100+ cap Springbok, a World Champion and joint highest tryscorer in Rugby World Cup history...
PILOT: Ronaldo’s WC Controversy, Toto’s Mercedes F1 Sale & the Cost of England's Ashes Collapse?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to Business of Sport: The Breakdown, a brand new show where we will be reviewing the week’s biggest stories from sport business. H...
Sir Andrew Strauss: How to Win the Ashes in Australia (Ep.98)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Andrew Strauss is the last England Captain to win the Ashes in Australia. So what better time to get him in the hotseat. Aside from the timing bei...
Emily Frazer: From The Joke of Matchroom To The Next Big Thing; The Rise of Multi-Sport (Ep.97)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Frazer is the CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport. She's led the charge in transforming sports like 9-ball pool into fast-growing, commercially compell...
ASHES SPECIAL | Barmy Army Head Down Under: Behind the Scenes with Sport’s Greatest Community | Chris Millard (Ep94)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S ASHES WEEK. One of the biggest occasions of the sporting year is here, and with it we have a special show unlike any other we’ve done before....
Dan Biggar: The Fight For the Future of Rugby, Wales’s Golden Generation, & The Power of Henry Pollock (Ep.95)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby is facing a massive few years. A battle to demonstrate financial sustainability, the need for players to build brands that can compete with spor...
Tim Bezbatchenko: How Bournemouth Became A Destination For The Best Young Talent (Ep94)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-club ownership groups have had a tough year in the eyes of many, with high profile cases around Crystal Palace & Lyon as well as Forest &...
Tom Gorringe, Swansea City CEO: ‘Why Did Snoop Dogg & Luka Modric Invest in Swansea?’ (Ep93)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The celebrity investor coming into football as part of an ownership group is nothing new these days, but there were more than a few eyebrows raised wh...
Bex Smith: ‘Women’s Football Should Be BIGGER Than Men’s…And This Is Why’ (Ep92)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does women’s football need to do to match men’s? Could it be even bigger? What is currently holding it back? Every so often, we have a chat o...
James Dunkley, Majesticks GC Team Principal: ‘The Business Behind LIV Golf; What It Really Takes To Run A Franchise’ (Ep.91)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the world of LIV Golf really like? Cutting through all the noise and the image portrayed of a league propped up by PIF money incapable of supp...
Pablo Longoria, Marseille President: ‘Rebuilding a European Football Giant’ (Ep.90)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Pablo Longoria to the show. Pablo is President of french football giant Marseille, marking a welcome venture for u...
Richard Coleman, Tech3 Team Principal: ‘The $4.9bn Bet: Can Liberty Replicate F1 Success with MotoGP?’ (Ep.89)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Richard Coleman to the show. Alongside one of our favourite previous guests Mr Guenther Steiner, Richard is the ne...
Graeme Le Saux, Fmr Chelsea & Blackburn Player: ‘Big Money Transfers Can Break Players’ (Ep.88)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Graeme Le Saux to the show. A Chelsea, Blackburn and England icon, Graeme played over 500 club games, 327 of th...
James Vowles, Williams Team Principal: ‘The Plan to make Williams F1 World Champions…Again’ (Ep87)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we recorded this show the day before James flew out to Baku, we did not expect Williams to be up on the podium delivering in real life what James...
Patrick Mouratoglou: From Serena to Djokovic, What Makes the Best Players in the World? (Ep86)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Patrick Mouratoglou to the show. Patrick is one of tennis' most successful coaches, working with Serena Wil...
Mark Hammond, CEO Bromley: ‘ You Don't Need to Play in the Premier League to Have a Premier League Mindset’ (Ep85)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Mark Hammond to the show. Mark is the CEO of Bromley, one of the EFL’s emerging success stories. Having only ...
Dominic Thiem: ‘The Making of a Grand Slam Champion’ (Ep84)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Dominic Thiem to the show. We’ve waited nearly 100 shows but finally tennis has arrived, right in the middle ...
Simon Massie-Taylor, CEO Prem Rugby: 'From Red Bull’s Newcastle Investment to Building the Best League in Rugby' (Ep83)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Simon Massie-Taylor to the show. Simon is the CEO of The newly branded Prem Rugby. The competition has faced we...
Michael Beale, Fmr Rangers, QPR, Sunderland Manager: 'Does English Culture Suppress Maverick Talent?' (Ep82)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Beale is part of a top crop of young English managers. At 44, he has already managed QPR, Rangers, and Sunderland, while also forming a succes...
Andrew Thompson, SailGP Managing Director: ‘Welcome to F1 on Water’ (Ep81)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a different take this week; welcome to Formula 1 on water! SailGP has become one of the fastest growing sports leagues, bringing sailing to the...
Mark Devlin, Leyton Orient CEO: ‘Striking the Balance Between Ambition and Financial Sustainability: The Leyton Orient Story' (Ep80)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Devlin is the CEO of Leyton Orient, a team that’s been riding the rollercoaster of English football right on the edge in recent years. From nea...
Peter McCormack, Real Bedford Owner: Can Billionaire Investment Take You From Non-League To The Premier League? (Ep79)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter McCormack is the Owner and Chairman of Real Bedford, who play in the 8th tier of English Football. But this is unique for a number of reasons. W...
Ryan Bertrand, Fmr Chelsea, Southampton & England: ‘It Didn’t Feel Like the Chelsea I was Brought Up In; The Foundations of Champions League Success' (Ep78)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Ryan Bertrand to the show, the only man to make his Champions League debut in the final…and of course win it...
Guenther Steiner: ‘A Life in F1: Moving On From Haas, Christian Horner’s Sacking, & The Genius of Verstappen' (Ep77)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome the legendary Guenther Steiner to the show. One of the most iconic Team Principal’s to grace the paddock, th...
Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu: ‘How to Run a Business & Play in the Premier League' (Ep76)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Thomas Robson-Kanu to the show, known to many of you I’m sure as Hal. The different names he has gone by is ...
Jeff Shi, Wolves Chairman: ‘How to Succeed in the Premier League & Be Financially Sustainable’
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Wolves Chairman Jeff Shi to the show. Having been at the club since 2016, he has been a key part of the club’...
Mark Fairbrother, Millwall Managing Director: ‘Is This The Most Misunderstood Club in Football?’ (Ep75)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Millwall’s Managing Director Mark Fairbrother to the show. This is a football club that many people both in ...
Carl Frampton, Fmr Boxing World Champion: ‘How to Win in the Brutal Business of Boxing' (Ep74)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Carl Frampton to the show. Second dive into boxing is long overdue and so much has happened since we last visit...
Rufus Hack, Sony Sports CEO: ‘From The Makers of VAR; Is Tech Making Sport Better? (Ep73)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Sony Sports CEO Rufus Hack to the show. Strap in, this is a reveal on how technology is changing sport, from th...
Ryan Sparks, Bradford City CEO: ‘We’re a Big Club But We Haven’t had Enough Big Success’ (Ep72)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks to the show. Promotions don’t come much more dramatic than Bradford City’s 96th m...
Patrice Evra & Tommy Fish: ‘From Elite Player to Businessman; The Value of the Athlete Investor’ (Ep71)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I love this game! To anyone who has an interest in sport and finds themselves regularly on social media, this catchphrase is likely to mean something ...
Guy Kinnings, DP World Tour & Ryder Cup Europe CEO, ‘Why This is Golf’s Moment’ (Ep70)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Guy Kinnings to the show. Guy is the CEO of European (DP World) Tour and Ryder Cup Europe. Our first venture into g...
Spencer Owen, Hashtag United Owner: ‘From YouTube To Building The Most Unique Club In Football’ (Ep69)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Spencer Owen, Founder & Owner of the iconic Hashtag United, to the show. This is one of the most unique organisatio...
Ben Calveley, The British & Irish Lions CEO: “We Need Some Wins; This Is A High Performance Team!” (Ep68)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome the British and Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley to the show. The Lions are one of the most iconic institutions in spor...
Charlotte O’Neill, Manchester City Women Managing Director, ‘Why Is Women’s Football Expected To Be Profitable When Men’s Football Isn’t!?’
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Manchester City Women’s Director Charlotte O’Neill to the show. This is a part of the game we talk about a lot....
Steven Elworthy, Surrey County Cricket CEO: ‘Is County Cricket Sustainable?' (Ep66)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Surrey County Cricket CEO Steve Elworthy to the show, our first venture into one of the toughest businesses in spor...
Joe Gorman, Exeter City CEO: ‘The Club with 4700 Owners!’ (Ep65)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Exeter City CEO Joe Gorman. This show is long in the making. One of the most requested guests we have had. Why? Well Exeter are one o...
Nicolas Julia, Sorare Founder: ‘Building a $4bn Fantasy Sports Empire’ (Ep64)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Nicolas Julia, founder of Sorare, the record breaking platform that blends fantasy sport with digital collectibles. This is a step be...
Jimmie Johnson, 7x NASCAR Champion: 'Has the Rise of F1 Been Good For NASCAR?' (Ep63)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, a racing legend. Motorsport has never been bigger. The Liberty Media world of F1 has exploded,...
Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle CEO: ‘Hiring Rooney, Beating Liverpool, and Fighting for Championship Survival’ (Ep62)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a look inside one of the most talked about clubs this season. From hiring Wayne Rooney as manager to knocking Liverpool out of the ...
Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO: Behind the Curtain of Rugby's Most Scrutinised Organisation (Ep61)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome the CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney, to the show. There’s no hiding from the fact it’s been a hard few months...
Simon Leslie: Eastbourne Borough Owner, ‘Non-League Clubs Deserve Better’ (Ep60)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the business of Non-League football. Beneath the top four tiers of the revered English football pyramid sits a whole other football world; ...
Liam Dooley: Shrewsbury Town CEO, ‘How to Work With the Smallest Budget in League One’ (Ep59)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another first class Football League CEO in the studio this week. Liam Dooley has been in charge of Shrewsbury town, League one’s longest serving clu...
Peter Kenyon: Fmr Manchester United & Chelsea CEO, ‘Mourinho was the Best Money Chelsea Spent' (Ep58)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome one of football’s most iconic CEOs. When Peter Kenyon moved from Manchester United to Chelsea in 2003 after Roman Abramovich bought...
Lee Johnson: Fmr Sunderland & Bristol City Manager, 'Decision Making Needs to be Driven by Sport' (Ep57)
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Lee Johnson to the show. Lee has had a stellar career as both a player and manager, playing over 400 games bef...
James Barclay: Jaguar Racing Team Principal, 'Formula E and Electric are the Future' (Ep56)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome James Barclay to the show. James is Team Principal at Jaguar Racing, the current Formula E constructors World C...
Benjamin Kayser: Fmr France International, 'Has England Neglected Club Rugby?' (Ep55)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Six Nations underway, it’s time to talk rugby. Benjamin Kayser won 47 caps for France, playing club rugby in both The Premiership and Top 1...
Alistair Brownlee: Double Olympic Gold Triathlete, ‘It's About Medals Not Money’ (Ep54)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome a British sporting legend. That term can get thrown around a lot, but as a multiple Olympic, World and European Champion, Alistair B...
Moritz Fürste: HYROX Co-Founder, ‘How we Built a Global Sporting Phenomenon' (Ep53)
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we bring you the man who founded the global phenomenon HYROX. Mo is a double Olympic Gold Medallist in hockey, having won with Germany in Beiji...
Rick Parry: EFL Chair, ‘We Need Sporting Jeopardy Without Financial Catastrophe’ (Ep52)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome EFL Chair Rick Parry to the show. Rick has seen it all in football; The first CEO of the Premier League, CEO of...
Laurie Dalrymple: Harlequins CEO, ‘Building the Premiership’s Most Valuable Rugby Club’ (Ep51)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with a bang as we welcome Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple to the show. This is one of English sport’s most historic organisations. Laur...
Édouard Mendy: Chelsea, Al-Ahli & Senegal Keeper, ‘Why I left Chelsea and my Saudi move' (Ep50)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the milestone 50th episode and we have a guest to match it. Édourard Mendy is a Champions League and AFCON winner. He won FIFA's ‘The Best...
Matt Hancock, Port Vale CEO: ‘Success is about more than 3pts on a Saturday’ (Ep49)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After amazing shows with a number of CEO’s across the football industry, we’re today venturing into the lowest of the English Football League’s ...
Mark Bowen, Fmr Premier League Player & Manager: ‘Man City accidentally bid £35m for Messi’ (Ep48)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak to a man who has been in and around football for over 40 years. Mark Bowen played over 400 games at the top of English football for the...
Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO: ‘We Race for Trophies, not Money’ (Ep47)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak to a man who needs little introduction. Zak Brown is the CEO of McLaren Racing, one of Formula One’s most iconic brands and a team cu...
Felix Starck, Baller League CEO: ‘Football is NOT too Big to Fail’ (Ep46)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The week we're delighted to welcome Felix Starck to the show. Felix is CEO of Baller League, an alternative to historic sporting competition. New prop...
Gary Rowett: Fmr Derby, Stoke, Birmingham & Millwall Manager, 'Criticism is Part of the Contract; You Have to Accept it' (Ep45)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are delighted to welcome Gary Rowett to the show. Gary has managed over 500 games working at some of the most historic clubs in English f...
Alex Tunbridge: Cambridge United CEO, ‘From Transforming Cambridge to the Best Football Pyramid in the World'
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Cambridge United CEO Alex Tunbridge. Last week, Cambridge was in the news for activities off the pitch, as they unveiled a ...
Brady Stewart, Bay FC CEO: ‘Building the World’s Best Women’s Football League’ (Ep43)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by Brady Stewart, CEO of the NWSL’s newest franchise Bay FC. The NWSL is going from strength to strength both on and off th...
Michael Yormark, Roc Nation International President: ‘From Vini Jr to De Bruyne: How to Create Global Superstars’ (Ep42)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by one of the most influential figures in the world of sport and entertainment: Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Spor...
Liam Scully, Lincoln City CEO: ‘The Premier League are Living in a Different Universe’ (Ep41)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liam is the CEO of Lincoln City, who are currently competing in League One of English football, and who at Liam’s own admission, have been overperfo...
Miguel Sequerra, Sports Agent & 22 Ventures Founder: ‘Mbappe, Neymar and Representing the World's Best Talent' (Ep40)
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miguel is one of the sports industry’s leading commercial agents. Mbappe, Neymar, Beckham, Mourinho, Ricciardo; Miguel has been involved with all of...
Ollie Pope, England Cricket Vice Captain: 'Can Test and Franchise Cricket Co-Exist?' (Ep39)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ollie is the vice captain of the England cricket team. Last month, with Ben Stokes out injured, he was made captain for the first time for the series ...
Vikram Banerjee, Managing Director of The Hundred: ‘Why we’re Selling The Hundred Franchises’ (Ep38)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vikram is the Director of Business Operations at the England & Wales Cricket Board and is the man in charge of selling stakes in The Hundred franchise...
Claire Williams, Fmr Deputy Team Principal Williams F1: 'We Never Wanted to Sell the Team' (Ep37)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are delighted to welcome Claire Williams to the show. For nearly a decade, Claire served as the Deputy Team Principal of Williams Racing,...
Paul Tisdale, Fmr Exeter City Manager: 'It's Survival of the Adaptable, NOT the Fittest' (Ep36)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are delighted to welcome Paul Tisdale to the show. A former Premier League player, Paul went on to manage over 600 games in the football ...
Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic CEO & Co-Owner: 'The Real Cost of Football Club Ownership' (Ep35)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome Charlie Methven to the show. Charlie is the co-owner and CEO of Charlton Athletic. He was part of the consortiu...
Marcos Galperin, Miami Sharks Owner: 'Rugby's American Dream' (Ep34)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Marcos Galperin to the show. Marcos is the founder of Latin American e-commerce giant Mercado Libre. Last year...
Alexis Ohanian, Angel City, LAGC & Athlos Owner: 'Building the Most Valuable Women's Sport Franchise' (Ep33)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome Alexis Ohanian. Alexis has become a prolific sports asset owner and investor, with controlling stakes in the NW...
Brett Johnson, Ipswich Town, Rhode Island FC, & Phoenix Rising Co-Owner: ‘The US Needs to be More than a Retirement League’ (Ep32)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Brett Johnson to the show. Brett is the co-owner of Ipswich in the Premier League and Phoenix Rising and Rhode ...
Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, Gotham FC Co-Owner & Governor, 'Building a Billion Dollar Sports Franchise' (Ep31)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn is the co-owner and Governor of current NWSL champions Gotham FC. The NWSL is the flourishing women’s football, or soccer, league in the US....
Sean Fitzpatrick, Fmr New Zealand Rugby Captain & Laureus Chair: ‘Do Whatever it Takes to be a Winner’ (Ep30)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Sean Fitzpatrick to the show. Sean was capped 92 times by New Zealand, 51 of those as captain. A World Cup winn...
Alfonso Diaz, Real Mallorca CEO: ‘How We Rebuilt One of Spain's Most Historic Clubs' (Ep29)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome Alfonso Diaz, CEO of La Liga’s Real Mallorca. We’ve wanted to do a show featuring a Spanish club for a long tim...
Paul McVeigh, Fmr Premier League Player & Leading Keynote Speaker: ‘Football is the Most Competitive and Ruthless Industry’ (Ep28)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m delighted to welcome Paul McVeigh to the show. We spend a lot of time looking at sports away from performance reviews. When we focus o...
Jonathan Turner, Tottenham Hotspur Board Member: 'What Goes on in the Boardroom of a Premier League Club' (Ep27)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan is a board member at Tottenham. We’ve covered ownership, management, players, but what happens in the boardroom of football's biggest clubs...
Matt Higgins, Miami Dolphins Fmr Vice Chairman & New York Jets SVP Business Operations: ‘Great Sport is About Great Storytelling' (Ep26)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome Matt Higgins to the show. Concisely explaining Matt’s career is a challenge. In the world of sport, he has be...
EUROS SPECIAL | David Webb, Georgia National Team Assistant Manager: ‘We’re Not Here to be Tourists; We’re Here to Win’ (Ep25)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the start of Euro 2024 this week. To celebrate, we are bringing you one of the stories of the tournament, before it’s even started. Georgia m...
Ben Davies, Tottenham Hotspur Footballer: ‘Spending the Most Money Doesn’t Guarantee Results’ (Ep24)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Spurs defender Ben Davies to the show. One of the Premier League’s most experienced current players with nearly 300 top flight ...
Business of Sport Ep.23: Robbie Douek, CEO @ BLAST, ‘Esports should be the Super Bowl’
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Douek is CEO of Blast, one of the leading tournament providers in the ever present esports industry. I’m really excited to bring you this sho...
Business of Sport Ep.22: Sam Warburton, Fmr Wales & British & Irish Lions Captain, ‘Leadership is about showing the way’
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome rugby union legend Sam Warburton to the show. At 22, Sam was made captain of Wales, becoming the 3rd youngest capta...
Business of Sport Ep.21: Lina Nielsen, Team GB 400m Hurdler, ‘MS won’t stop me achieving my dreams’
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show is a very special one, as we welcome Lina Nielsen to the Business of Sport. Lina is a 400m hurdler for Great Britain. She was recentl...
Nico Rosberg, F1 World Champion & Founder Rosberg Ventures: How Marginal Gains Created a Champion (Ep20)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome Nico Rosberg to the show. Nico is a Formula One legend. He competed in 206 Grand Prix’s, with 23 wins, 30 pol...
Business of Sport Ep.19: Eniola Aluko, Fmr Lioness, Pundit & Investor, ‘Athletes have to use their platform to affect change’
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome Eni Aluko to the show. Categorizing Eni’s career is a hard one. Former professional footballer, media persona...
Business of Sport Ep.18: Nevin Truesdale, CEO @ The Jockey Club, 'Racing has never been safer, and the data proves it'
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, ahead of the Grand National on Saturday, we are delighted to welcome Nevin Truesdale to the show. Nevin is the CEO of The Jockey Club, the ...
Business of Sport Ep.17: Aron D’Souza, President @ Enhanced Games, ‘This is about enhancing humanity’
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we bring you a guest who's sending ripples through the sporting and political landscape. Aron D’Souza is the President of the Enhanced Games,...
Business of Sport Ep.16: Matthew Porter, CEO @ PDC, ‘Darts is flying high; we have to capitalise on this opportunity'
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome Matthew Porter. Matthew is the CEO of the Professional Darts Corporation, more commonly known as the PDC, overseein...
Business of Sport Ep.15: David Buttress, Owner @ Dragons RFC & Just Eat Co-Founder, ‘Rugby is one of the greatest sports, but it must adapt to maintain its relevance’
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome David Buttress. David was the co-founder and CEO of Just Eat, launching the UK business in 2006 and taking it from ...
Business of Sport Ep.14: Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympic Gold Medallist & Founder @ Jennis, 'I realised you can have a family & still compete at the highest level'
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome British Olympic legend Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. An Olympic gold and silver medallist, European champion and 3x worl...
Tom Beahon, Co-Founder @ Castore, 'How we built a billion dollar British sportswear brand' (Ep13)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome Tom Beahon. Tom is the co-founder and co-CEO of Castore, the premium British sportswear brand which he runs with hi...
Business of Sport Ep.12: Manoj Badale, Owner @ Rajasthan Royals, 'Why I bought the Rajasthan Royals'
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are delighted to welcome Manoj Badale. Manoj is the Co-owner of one of the Indian Premier League's most notable franchises, Rajasthan Royals....
Business of Sport Ep.11: Maheta Molango, CEO @ PFA, 'Why fixture congestion is the biggest issue in football'
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome Maheta Molango to the show. As Chief Executive of the PFA, Maheta has one of the biggest jobs in football, leading ...
Business of Sport Ep.10: Tom Cleverley, Former Manchester United, Everton & Watford Midfielder, 'It's a new world where players hold all the power'
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome Tom Cleverley. Tom is a former England, Manchester United, Everton and Watford midfielder. Tom played over 300 leag...
Business of Sport Ep.9: Ryan Smith, Owner @ Utah Jazz & Real Salt Lake, 'We're going to bring the NBA Championship to Utah'
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome Ryan Smith. Ryan is the owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, and co-owner of Real Salt Lake in the MLS. He is also f...
Business of Sport Ep.8: Frank Smith, CEO @ Matchroom Boxing, 'We feel the pressure to deliver the biggest fights'
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome Frank Smith. Frank first worked within Matchroom as a 14-year-old on work experience, and started full time in ...
Business of Sport Ep.7: Chris Smalling, Footballer @ AS Roma & Co-Founder @ The Players Fund, 'Living with no regrets in football and business'
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A plant-based athlete and investor, Chris Smalling is dedicated to creating a more sustainable future for the planet. Chris currently plays for Serie ...
Business of Sport Ep.6: Ivan Gazidis, Former Arsenal & AC Milan CEO, 'Money talks: How to manage billion dollar brands'
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome Ivan Gazidis to the show. One of the most respected executives in sport, Ivan began his career in football as one o...
Business of Sport Ep.5: Steve Pagliuca, Co-Owner @ Boston Celtics & Atalanta BC, 'How to finance a sports franchise'
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome Steve Pagliuca. Steve is a co-owner and Managing General Partner of the World Champion Boston Celtics and serves on...