Welcome to League Insights – this podcast explores trending topics in the sports economy through in-depth video essays and conversations with industry executives.
Boxing has produced some of the most iconic moments in sports history, but the business behind those moments is rarely talked about. Every major sport has built an infrastructure to protect its athletes, boxing never did, and the result has been exploitation.
29 Apr 2026
The Commercial Evolution of Formula One
Formula One is now the world's fastest growing sport with 827 million fans globally. But for most of its history, it was a sport that didn't understand its true value. This video explores the full commercial evolution of the sport led by Bernie Ecclestone to Liberty Media rebuilding it into a global luxury brand today.
2 Dec 2025
Inside the Business of a NBA Media Company - Interview w/ Kurt Benson
In today's episode I sit down with Kurt Benson, founder of Tidal League, a media company specializing in sports & culture. They produce popular shows featuring NBA players like Out the Mud, Run Your Race, To the Baha, and more.
5 Nov 2025
How the WNBA’s CBA Negotiations Could Change the League Forever
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations, which have officially been extended from October 31st to November 30th.
27 Oct 2025
How Sports Gambling is Destroying the NBA's Integrity
In today's episode, we explore the NBA betting/gambling crisis currently unfolding and how it's becoming one of its biggest threats yet.
13 Oct 2025
How The NBA's $77 Billion Media Deal Redefines the Viewing Experience
In today's episode we analyze the NBA's new $77B media-rights deal set to take into effect this 2025-2026 season.
29 Sept 2025
NBA Agent Interview - Managing Jimmy Butler and Media Narratives w/ Bernie Lee
In today's episode I speak with NBA Agent Bernie Lee. We discuss his experiences managing Jimmy Butler, navigating the media, and more.
1 Sept 2025
Private Equity in Basketball Interview w/ Jesse Silvertown
In today's video, we explore private equity entering the college basketball world with Jesse Silvertown. Jesse Silvertown is the principal at Hesperus, a New York-based forensic M&A firm that works across private equity and sports. He previously was the CFO at a high-growth startup, and the sports, media and entertainment forensics co-chair at Ernst & Young.
5 Aug 2025
NBA 2025’s Expansion Plan Interview w/ Howard Beck
Today, we dive into the topic of NBA expansion with journalist, Howard Beck. Howard released an article this past February examining the challenges of expanding and the impact it has from a talent perspective.
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