The Joe Pomp Show

Jan 31 2025 398 ep. 24 mins 195

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Host Joe Pompliano breaks down the most interesting topics in sports business. From athlete investments to media rights deals, you'll leave each episode more informed about the business and money behind sports. Join hundreds of thousands of others and start listening today!

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Phil Mickelson Talks The Future of Golf, The State of LIV, How Coffee Saved His Life and More

Jan 31 2025 17 mins

Today’s podcast features a sit-down interview with six-time golf major champion and LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson. I talk with Phil about the future of professional golf, how LIV Golf has evolved since he joined in 2022, how coffee saved his life, and much more. Enjoy!

The NFL is Testing Optical Tracking Technology for First Downs (But is It a Good Thing?)

Jan 29 2025 10 mins

Today’s podcast explores the NFL's technological future, including how specific stadiums and even the Super Bowl have spent years testing optical tracking solutions during live games. After a controversial ruling on Josh Allen’s fourth-quarter QB sneak in last week’s AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, I break down why an optical tracking s

How Kobe Bryant's $400 Million Investment Win Set The Standard For Athlete Investing

Jan 27 2025 11 mins

Today’s podcast looks back on the entrepreneurial life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. This past Sunday marked the five-year anniversary of Kobe’s tragic death along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash. To celebrate his legacy, I revisit Kobe’s legendary off-court career as an investor and entrepreneur — which was equally impressive as his Hall of Fam

Did Ohio State Buy A National Championship?

Jan 23 2025 9 mins

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/POMP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code POMP. Today’s podcast breaks down the money spent by Ohio State University on its 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship roster. I assess whether or not Ohio State truly “bought” its national championship with $20 million in NIL money, and why there are

Bryson DeChambeau Talks His YouTube Channel, His Diet and The Future of LIV Golf

Jan 21 2025 28 mins

Today’s podcast features a sit-down interview with two-time golf major champion and LIV Golf superstar, Bryson DeChambeau. I talk with Bryson about his YouTube channel, his diet, his new deal with Reebok, a new mixed-use development he’s building in his hometown, the future of LIV Golf, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at

How Mercedes-Benz Stadium Created a Blueprint For Modern Sports Venues

Jan 17 2025 11 mins

Today's podcast analyzes the business and venue model of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, site of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. I break down how Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank created a blueprint for stadiums across the country with Mercedes-Benz Stadium. I also explore the stadium's finances, revenue-sharing agreements, o

The Dallas Cowboys Are a $10 Billion Soap Opera

Jan 15 2025 12 mins

Today's podcast looks at the business of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys. In light of reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is interested in interviewing University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders for Dallas's head coach opening, I wanted to discuss how Jones reengineered and revolutionized the business model for NFL teams, and how he turned the Cowboys into a $10 billion

Is Notre Dame's Independent Status Actually An Advantage?

Jan 13 2025 9 mins

Today's podcast assesses whether Notre Dame's independent status as a football team is an advantage or disadvantage for the Fighting Irish. I dive deep into the finances behind Notre Dame's independent status, including TV deals, conference payouts, revenue-sharing agreements, and more. Plus, my final answer on the question may surprise you. Enjoy!

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

Jan 10 2025 9 mins

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

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

Jan 08 2025 9 mins

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 owni