Business of Sport
Episodes
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...
Business of Sport Ep.4: Steve Bruce, former Manchester United Player & Football Manager, 'How the Premier League changed football'
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Steve Bruce to Business of Sport. Steve played over 700 games for some of England’s biggest teams, most notably captaining Manc...
Business of Sport Ep.3: Michael Doughty, Former Professional Footballer & Co-Founder @ Hylo Athletics, 'Why I gave up football to follow a different passion'
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Michael Doughty to the show. Michael was a professional footballer for over a decade, playing in the Premier League for QPR follo...
Business of Sport Ep.2: Pat Cummins, Australia Test & ODI Captain, 'The Ashes is still the pinnacle of test cricket'
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Pat Cummins, captain of the Australia Test and One-Day team. Pat is about to lead newly crowned World Test Champions Australia in...
Jamie Reuben, Newcastle United Co-Owner: 'From fighting relegation to competing in the Champions League' (Ep01)
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Reuben is the Co-Owner of Newcastle United FC and Owner of Arena Racing Company. Since their takeover at the end of 2021, Newcastle’s journey ...