9 days ago
The NBA is back with the start of the 2026-27 season.
The Detroit Pistons start the season Tuesday at 3 p.m. hosting the Boston Celtics in a matchup of last season's Eastern Conference 1-seed and 2-seed.
So, it's time for our annual Pistons predictions and NBA Finals picks.
We tasked our NBA experts with answering burning Pistons questions, including picking a breakout player, predicting the trade deadline, final record and mapping out the fascinating East standings and NBA playoffs.
Make "The Pistons Pulse" your go-to Pistons podcast, listen available anywhere you get podcasts (Apple, Spotify) or watch live on YouTube.
#celtics #eastern
The Detroit Pistons start the season Tuesday at 3 p.m. hosting the Boston Celtics in a matchup of last season's Eastern Conference 1-seed and 2-seed.
So, it's time for our annual Pistons predictions and NBA Finals picks.
We tasked our NBA experts with answering burning Pistons questions, including picking a breakout player, predicting the trade deadline, final record and mapping out the fascinating East standings and NBA playoffs.
Make "The Pistons Pulse" your go-to Pistons podcast, listen available anywhere you get podcasts (Apple, Spotify) or watch live on YouTube.
#celtics #eastern
20 days ago
Spotify is renewing its multimillion dollar deal with podcaster Joe Rogan, the company confirmed on Thursday, extending its partnership with the host of the most popular program on the streaming service.
The podcaster's previous deal with the streaming service was worth a reported $250 million.
Spotify is entering another multi-year licensing deal with Rogan, the company confirmed on Thursday after the deal was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources told the Journal it would be similar to the deal Rogan signed in 2024 valued at an estimated $250 million.
The deal will still allow fans to watch or listen to the podcast on other platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
#journal #confirmed
The podcaster's previous deal with the streaming service was worth a reported $250 million.
Spotify is entering another multi-year licensing deal with Rogan, the company confirmed on Thursday after the deal was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources told the Journal it would be similar to the deal Rogan signed in 2024 valued at an estimated $250 million.
The deal will still allow fans to watch or listen to the podcast on other platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
#journal #confirmed
1 month ago
Listen and subscribe to Power Players with Brian Sozzi on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#country #defense
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#country #defense
1 month ago
Listen and subscribe to Power Players with Brian Sozzi on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#interest #power
The ballooning US debt pile is akin to a ticking time bomb for the country, in part because it weakens national security, billionaire Carlyle Group (CG) co-founder David Rubenstein warned.
"We have, as everybody now knows, $40 trillion of debt. Now, historically, if you go back over the last, let's say, 300 or 400 years, whenever a country paid more interest on its debt than it did for its national security, that's a sign of weakness in the country. Right now, we've crossed that threshold," Rubenstein said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above or listen below).
"We're now paying more in interest every year than we are paying on our national defense, and we're paying a trillion dollars in interest, a little bit more than that now, but we pay about a trillion dollars in national defense," he added. "And as that continues, the interest goes up, and the money available for defense goes down. That tends to weaken your national security."
The numbers surrounding the debt situation are ever more staggering.
#interest #power
1 month ago
A few weeks ago, I used Uber Eats to deliver me a case of bottled water, a dozen Starbucks iced coffee bottles, and a 12-pack of Gatorade Zero.
It cost a little more than going to the store less than two miles from our house, but instead of having to lug those bulky items from the store to my car and then my kitchen, I only had to bring them in from the front door.
That was either a lazy choice or evidence of excellent time management skills, but it's a solid example of how people use the internet. Because while people generally think it's much higher (I've asked the question to thousands of people on various podcasts and live shows over the years), digital sales are still a relatively small percentage of total retail sales.
"E-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2026 accounted for 17.1 percent of total sales," United States Census Bureau data showed.
Consumers have shifted some of their purchases online, and they're looking for convenience.
#people #zero
It cost a little more than going to the store less than two miles from our house, but instead of having to lug those bulky items from the store to my car and then my kitchen, I only had to bring them in from the front door.
That was either a lazy choice or evidence of excellent time management skills, but it's a solid example of how people use the internet. Because while people generally think it's much higher (I've asked the question to thousands of people on various podcasts and live shows over the years), digital sales are still a relatively small percentage of total retail sales.
"E-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2026 accounted for 17.1 percent of total sales," United States Census Bureau data showed.
Consumers have shifted some of their purchases online, and they're looking for convenience.
#people #zero
1 month ago
Oprah Winfrey is launching a two-hour immersive live show, Oprah Winfrey's AHA, at Las Vegas' Sphere, April 2-4, 2027
The show will feature music, film, sensory effects and performers including Jacob Collier and Ocean Vuong
AHA, which Winfrey says is designed to inspire awe and foster connection, is the "culmination" of what she's worked toward her whole life
Forty years ago, when she first hit the national airwaves, Oprah Winfrey already had a message in mind for the masses that rang true to her: "We're more alike than we're different. You're responsible for your life. There's something inside you that's really special. You have come to this planet and you have a calling."
It's an idea she returned to throughout the 25-season run of The Oprah Winfrey Show and beyond: "I said it in 4,561 shows, and I don't even know how many magazine articles and podcasts."
#oprah #we 're #vegas #april
The show will feature music, film, sensory effects and performers including Jacob Collier and Ocean Vuong
AHA, which Winfrey says is designed to inspire awe and foster connection, is the "culmination" of what she's worked toward her whole life
Forty years ago, when she first hit the national airwaves, Oprah Winfrey already had a message in mind for the masses that rang true to her: "We're more alike than we're different. You're responsible for your life. There's something inside you that's really special. You have come to this planet and you have a calling."
It's an idea she returned to throughout the 25-season run of The Oprah Winfrey Show and beyond: "I said it in 4,561 shows, and I don't even know how many magazine articles and podcasts."
#oprah #we 're #vegas #april
2 months ago
Jean Silva is back in the mix at 145 pounds.
On Saturday, Silva headlined the fourth iteration of Noche UFC, taking on Jose Miguel Delgado in the main event in Glendale, Arizona. And while he was slow to start, Silva was quick to finish, dropping Delgado in the third round and then tapping him with a one-armed rear-naked choke. Afterward, Silva called for the winner of the upcoming Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev ***** le fight, but will he get it?
Following Noche UFC, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew (and Alexander K. Lee for a brief moment) chopped it up about Silva's impressive performance and what that portends for his future. Jed then also discussed Brandon Moreno's win over Joseph Morales in the co-main event, the rise of Tommy McMillen as a new star, Alexa Grasso's return to form, and the rest of the action from Glendale.
Watch the Noche UFC post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts.
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#noche
On Saturday, Silva headlined the fourth iteration of Noche UFC, taking on Jose Miguel Delgado in the main event in Glendale, Arizona. And while he was slow to start, Silva was quick to finish, dropping Delgado in the third round and then tapping him with a one-armed rear-naked choke. Afterward, Silva called for the winner of the upcoming Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev ***** le fight, but will he get it?
Following Noche UFC, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew (and Alexander K. Lee for a brief moment) chopped it up about Silva's impressive performance and what that portends for his future. Jed then also discussed Brandon Moreno's win over Joseph Morales in the co-main event, the rise of Tommy McMillen as a new star, Alexa Grasso's return to form, and the rest of the action from Glendale.
Watch the Noche UFC post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts.
View Link
#noche
2 months ago
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride will play with a refined passion in 2026. With the 2025 season in his rearview mirror and the Los Angeles Chargers ahead, McBride is hoping that his passion and premier pass-catching can spark the beginning of a new chapter for the franchise.
The Chargers lost defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who moved on to a head coaching position with the Baltimore Ravens. Still, Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. is on the roster and his skillset poses a significant opposition for McBride. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur still has plans on making McBride the focus of the team offense and it'll come down to pure will to determine whether or not McBride can muscle up.
The Cardinals seem to have a competent offensive personnel group at the skills positions but time will tell how their offensive line fares in 2026. Play-action and the quick passing game are both strategies where LaFleur and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett are likely to call on McBride's jersey number. McBride is quick and physical, plus his route running makes him a mismatch for most opposing linebackers and safeties.
Ultimately, if the Cardinals are to stand a chance on Sunday, they will rely on their passing attack to propel the offense and that'll mean that McBride must be exceptionally magnificent. The Chargers allowed just 19.8 points per game in 2025, but without the mastermind of Minter, McBride might locate a few breaches that can be exploited.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts.
#play #passion #coordinator
The Chargers lost defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who moved on to a head coaching position with the Baltimore Ravens. Still, Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. is on the roster and his skillset poses a significant opposition for McBride. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur still has plans on making McBride the focus of the team offense and it'll come down to pure will to determine whether or not McBride can muscle up.
The Cardinals seem to have a competent offensive personnel group at the skills positions but time will tell how their offensive line fares in 2026. Play-action and the quick passing game are both strategies where LaFleur and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett are likely to call on McBride's jersey number. McBride is quick and physical, plus his route running makes him a mismatch for most opposing linebackers and safeties.
Ultimately, if the Cardinals are to stand a chance on Sunday, they will rely on their passing attack to propel the offense and that'll mean that McBride must be exceptionally magnificent. The Chargers allowed just 19.8 points per game in 2025, but without the mastermind of Minter, McBride might locate a few breaches that can be exploited.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts.
#play #passion #coordinator
2 months ago
This week's ETF Zoo crew takes a lay of the land as summer comes to a close and some new and interesting developments crop up. ETF.com hosts Dave Nadig, President & Director of Research, and Sumit Roy, Senior ETF ****** yst, are joined in this episode by Cinthia Murphy, Director of Research at TMX VettaFi, and James Seyffart, CFA, CAIA, Senior Research ****** yst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Together the group talks about some of the big M&A announcements lately, dig into the AI chokepoint perspective, and more.
You can view this episode here or on our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
M&A land grab in full swing. Billions in ETF acquisitions, including Victory Capital/First Eagle, Vanguard/Altruist, and more, signal that scale instead of organic growth now drives the industry. The Zoo crew debated whether firms are buying hit products, talent, or distribution, and what could be ahead for the industry.
Leverage and gambling push into new territory. Defiance's hourly-reset leveraged ETFs barely differ from daily resets despite pulling in huge fees, while Korea and ****** an crack down on single-stock leverage entirely. New NHL-linked sports-betting ETFs raised bigger concerns about routing gambling risk through the same rails as retirement savings.
AI concentration is everywhere, even where you don't expect it. Thematic and datacenter ETFs quietly hold the same chokepoint stocks like Micron and Nvidia, sparking debate over whether that's a feature or a vulnerability. However, real revenue growth at companies like Anthropic and OpenAI kept the Zoo Crew from sounding the alarm just yet.
#land #chokepoint
You can view this episode here or on our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
M&A land grab in full swing. Billions in ETF acquisitions, including Victory Capital/First Eagle, Vanguard/Altruist, and more, signal that scale instead of organic growth now drives the industry. The Zoo crew debated whether firms are buying hit products, talent, or distribution, and what could be ahead for the industry.
Leverage and gambling push into new territory. Defiance's hourly-reset leveraged ETFs barely differ from daily resets despite pulling in huge fees, while Korea and ****** an crack down on single-stock leverage entirely. New NHL-linked sports-betting ETFs raised bigger concerns about routing gambling risk through the same rails as retirement savings.
AI concentration is everywhere, even where you don't expect it. Thematic and datacenter ETFs quietly hold the same chokepoint stocks like Micron and Nvidia, sparking debate over whether that's a feature or a vulnerability. However, real revenue growth at companies like Anthropic and OpenAI kept the Zoo Crew from sounding the alarm just yet.
#land #chokepoint
2 months ago
Charlie Sheen says one night out with Kiefer Sutherland eventually left him doing something considerably less entertaining, covering a bill of roughly $30,000.
The story returned to entertainment headlines after The Express reported on Sheen's account on Sept. 7. Sheen originally told the story months earlier on Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn.
According to Sheen, he and his former co-star visited a hostess lounge where charges accumulated while women spent time at their table. Sheen said he settled his own tab but ultimately paid approximately $30,000 that he says remained on Sutherland's account.
Sheen says he later told Sutherland that he had handled the bill and expected to be reimbursed, but that the money never arrived.
Apple Podcasts lists Charlie Sheen (Part 2) with a running time of approximately one hour and 57 minutes. The conversation appeared in the Feb. 17 episode of Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn. Sheen was discussing stories from his career when Sutherland's name came up.
#charlie #michael #story
The story returned to entertainment headlines after The Express reported on Sheen's account on Sept. 7. Sheen originally told the story months earlier on Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn.
According to Sheen, he and his former co-star visited a hostess lounge where charges accumulated while women spent time at their table. Sheen said he settled his own tab but ultimately paid approximately $30,000 that he says remained on Sutherland's account.
Sheen says he later told Sutherland that he had handled the bill and expected to be reimbursed, but that the money never arrived.
Apple Podcasts lists Charlie Sheen (Part 2) with a running time of approximately one hour and 57 minutes. The conversation appeared in the Feb. 17 episode of Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn. Sheen was discussing stories from his career when Sutherland's name came up.
#charlie #michael #story
2 months ago
On this episode of 'Oskee Talk' I revisit the Illini's season-opening victory over UAB (2:49), acknowledge the standouts from Illinois' win (8:03), and preview this week's matchup with Duke (16:06). I also provide an injury update and review Monday's coaches' comments to the media (24:19).
Then I recap the first full week of Big Ten action (29:20), give my thoughts on the Michigan controversy (33:24) and share why it will have lingering after-effects throughout the season (45:04).
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#season
Then I recap the first full week of Big Ten action (29:20), give my thoughts on the Michigan controversy (33:24) and share why it will have lingering after-effects throughout the season (45:04).
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#season
2 months ago
"They actually stole money. Thousands — hundreds of thousands of dollars. Your favorite podcast, people you see on different podcasts," Davis added. "Matt Barnes, Stephen Jack; all those people were investigated. Gilbert Arenas, Corey Maggette, Cutino Mobley; thousands of NBA players were investigated. They just let some of them go to jail. Some of them, the fed got, like, Tony Allen. He didn't go to jail. Whatever he did to get free."
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#jail
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "They actually stole money. Thousands — hundreds of …
#jail
2 months ago
Sands Capital, an investment management company, released its "Sands Capital Select Growth Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Select Growth Fund targets U.S. businesses driving significant structural change through disruptive innovation. The fund returned 23.2% in the quarter, outperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index's 16.7%. U.S. large-cap growth equities rebounded sharply, driven by improving corporate fundamentals and renewed investor confidence in AI, despite geopolitical uncertainties. However, the market's gains were narrow, concentrated among AI beneficiaries. The portfolio's success stemmed from strength in AI infrastructure holdings, especially memory and storage, supported by better pricing and tightening supply. As AI development advances, continuous demand for compute capacity is expected, prompting investments in memory, CPUs, AI chips, and semiconductor manufacturing to address emerging bottlenecks essential for scaling AI. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund highlighted Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT). Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) is a leading audio streaming subscription service provider monetizing through paid premium subscriptions and an ad-supported model. On September 1, 2026, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) closed at $544.15 per share. Over the past month, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) returned 12.84%, but its shares are down 21.97% over the past year. Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) has a market capitalization of $111.86 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $405.00 to $745.00.
Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) shares declined following first-quarter results after management guided margins lower due to a near-term increase in operating expenses. In our view, this spending reflects investment in future product development rather than a structurally higher cost base and likely signals the early stages of a new AI-enabled product cycle. Spotify's 2026 investor day helped address concerns around AI by reinforcing that AI could expand, rather than impair, the business model. Management highlighted a path to mid teens revenue growth through 2030, supported by new monetization opportunities, including AI music features, Audiobook+, and personal podcasts. The Universal Music Group partnership also provides a potential path to turn AI music into a paid feature. We believe Spotify's scale, pricing power, and distribution advantage position it to convert AI-enabled products into higher revenue per user and long-term margin expansion."
#spotify
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund highlighted Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT). Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) is a leading audio streaming subscription service provider monetizing through paid premium subscriptions and an ad-supported model. On September 1, 2026, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) closed at $544.15 per share. Over the past month, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) returned 12.84%, but its shares are down 21.97% over the past year. Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) has a market capitalization of $111.86 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $405.00 to $745.00.
Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund stated the following regarding Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) shares declined following first-quarter results after management guided margins lower due to a near-term increase in operating expenses. In our view, this spending reflects investment in future product development rather than a structurally higher cost base and likely signals the early stages of a new AI-enabled product cycle. Spotify's 2026 investor day helped address concerns around AI by reinforcing that AI could expand, rather than impair, the business model. Management highlighted a path to mid teens revenue growth through 2030, supported by new monetization opportunities, including AI music features, Audiobook+, and personal podcasts. The Universal Music Group partnership also provides a potential path to turn AI music into a paid feature. We believe Spotify's scale, pricing power, and distribution advantage position it to convert AI-enabled products into higher revenue per user and long-term margin expansion."
#spotify
2 months ago
Netflix is now eight months into its entry into the podcasting realm. Despite a lack of transparency on viewership and whether the content is driving subscriptions, the company continues to lean in. On Tuesday, Netflix announced it is renewing its entire original lineup of video podcasts while also announcing a number of deals for new podcasts, including the popular Pivot Podcast featuring Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor.
When it comes to the sports properties Netflix signed for exclusive video distribution, many of them seem to have become out of sight and out of mind months later. Video continues to become an every day way that people discover programs. Clips fill social feeds and algorithms push content to the masses, but the Netflix paywall does prevent easy access to some of the more popular ***** les. That's why with the NFL season beginning next week, could this be the final proving ground for the first wave of sports podcasts on Netflix?
Currently, 19 podcasts streaming their full video presentations on Netflix fit into the sports genre. Three come from Barstool Sports, 10 from The Ringer, two from iHeartMedia, three are Netflix originals, and The Pivot will join the lineup beginning September 8.
What we know is that the Barstool arrangement is a multiyear agreement, while the deals with iHeartMedia and Spotify, which owns The Ringer, did not include terms.
What we don't know is how viewership is trending for the sports ***** les Netflix added to its slate. In July, Netflix lumped all podcast viewing into a vague "other shows" label during its Q2 earnings call. The company also has not revealed which podcasts are driving the most subscriptions.
#podcasts
When it comes to the sports properties Netflix signed for exclusive video distribution, many of them seem to have become out of sight and out of mind months later. Video continues to become an every day way that people discover programs. Clips fill social feeds and algorithms push content to the masses, but the Netflix paywall does prevent easy access to some of the more popular ***** les. That's why with the NFL season beginning next week, could this be the final proving ground for the first wave of sports podcasts on Netflix?
Currently, 19 podcasts streaming their full video presentations on Netflix fit into the sports genre. Three come from Barstool Sports, 10 from The Ringer, two from iHeartMedia, three are Netflix originals, and The Pivot will join the lineup beginning September 8.
What we know is that the Barstool arrangement is a multiyear agreement, while the deals with iHeartMedia and Spotify, which owns The Ringer, did not include terms.
What we don't know is how viewership is trending for the sports ***** les Netflix added to its slate. In July, Netflix lumped all podcast viewing into a vague "other shows" label during its Q2 earnings call. The company also has not revealed which podcasts are driving the most subscriptions.
#podcasts
2 months ago
Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they catch up once again and look at some of the hot topics right now in Chicago Bears news.
Ryan and Bryan discuss their thoughts on the final 53-man roster, the possibility of Ryan Poles making a late trade for a defensive lineman, the Bears' rivalries jersey, and much more.
Come hang out with us on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel and get in on the fun. The show goes live at 8:00 pm Central.
Come hang out with us on YouTube or watch in the embed here:
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#ryan #bryan #come
Ryan and Bryan discuss their thoughts on the final 53-man roster, the possibility of Ryan Poles making a late trade for a defensive lineman, the Bears' rivalries jersey, and much more.
Come hang out with us on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel and get in on the fun. The show goes live at 8:00 pm Central.
Come hang out with us on YouTube or watch in the embed here:
You can also listen to the podcast version here or wherever podcasts are found:
#ryan #bryan #come
2 months ago
Tomi Lahren, the host of Outkick's "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless."
After breaking out as a 21-year-old creator back in the early days of Facebook-driven political commentary, Tomi Lahren spent the next decade establishing herself as a fixture in conservative media. Along the way, she carved out a massive footprint across Fox News, YouTube, podcasts, and the social media accounts she uses to broadcast her perspective directly to millions of followers.
Speaking of those followers, not to mention the rest of her expansive media audience, here's one thing that surely hasn't escaped their notice: These days, some of Lahren's biggest targets are on her own side.
Lahren, who co-hosts The Big Weekend Show on Fox News in addition to hosting OutKick's Tomi Lahren Is Fearless, has repeatedly called out Republicans and the Trump administration this year over stalled priorities like mass deportations. She's also blamed the party's economic record for making socialism palatable to younger voters, warned that the right is in danger of losing young women, and slammed plans to import foreign beef as a betrayal of American ranchers.
Where others might see that kind of infighting as conservative media splintering into rival factions of podcasters and influencers, however, Lahren told me she views it more as simply the natural growing pains of an ecosystem that's expanding in real time.
#fearless #year #along
After breaking out as a 21-year-old creator back in the early days of Facebook-driven political commentary, Tomi Lahren spent the next decade establishing herself as a fixture in conservative media. Along the way, she carved out a massive footprint across Fox News, YouTube, podcasts, and the social media accounts she uses to broadcast her perspective directly to millions of followers.
Speaking of those followers, not to mention the rest of her expansive media audience, here's one thing that surely hasn't escaped their notice: These days, some of Lahren's biggest targets are on her own side.
Lahren, who co-hosts The Big Weekend Show on Fox News in addition to hosting OutKick's Tomi Lahren Is Fearless, has repeatedly called out Republicans and the Trump administration this year over stalled priorities like mass deportations. She's also blamed the party's economic record for making socialism palatable to younger voters, warned that the right is in danger of losing young women, and slammed plans to import foreign beef as a betrayal of American ranchers.
Where others might see that kind of infighting as conservative media splintering into rival factions of podcasters and influencers, however, Lahren told me she views it more as simply the natural growing pains of an ecosystem that's expanding in real time.
#fearless #year #along
2 months ago
Bill Simmons is under review by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission after he admitted on a podcast to proxy betting.
During one of The Ringer founder's recent podcasts, Simmons admitted that he had his daughter's boyfriend place bets for him in Massachusetts (where sports betting is legal) when he was off in California for work (where sports betting is illegal).
"The Commission is aware of the comments made on the Bill Simmons Podcast and staff are currently reviewing the matter," an MGC spokesman said in a Tuesday statement.
Simmons then addressed the hot water he's found himself in on a podcast as well, confirming that those bets placed via proxy had been voided and that he was unaware of the illegality.
"I talked about how I got my daughter's boyfriend to place some bets for me in Massachusetts because I was in L.A. … did not know about the proxy rules," Simmons said on Tuesday's episode. "Yeah, there are some real rules with this stuff, and they've ruled that not only are the bets going to be voided — and I learned my lesson."
#simmons #massachusetts #admitted
During one of The Ringer founder's recent podcasts, Simmons admitted that he had his daughter's boyfriend place bets for him in Massachusetts (where sports betting is legal) when he was off in California for work (where sports betting is illegal).
"The Commission is aware of the comments made on the Bill Simmons Podcast and staff are currently reviewing the matter," an MGC spokesman said in a Tuesday statement.
Simmons then addressed the hot water he's found himself in on a podcast as well, confirming that those bets placed via proxy had been voided and that he was unaware of the illegality.
"I talked about how I got my daughter's boyfriend to place some bets for me in Massachusetts because I was in L.A. … did not know about the proxy rules," Simmons said on Tuesday's episode. "Yeah, there are some real rules with this stuff, and they've ruled that not only are the bets going to be voided — and I learned my lesson."
#simmons #massachusetts #admitted
2 months ago
Caitlin Clark record mistake reveals how impossible her rookie standard remains originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is producing one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. Even that was not enough to break one of Caitlin Clark's most impressive first-year records. That distinction became important after ******* yst Zena Keita mistakenly said on The Athletic's "No Offseason" podcast that Miles had set the WNBA rookie ******* ists record.
Clark still owns it.
The Indiana Fever guard finished her 2024 rookie season with 337 ******* ists. Miles had broken Minnesota's franchise record for ******* ists by a rookie, not the league-wide mark. After Clark supporters criticized the error, Keita clarified her comments on X and said she had misspoken after recording multiple podcasts. She later apologized for sharing the incorrect statistic and acknowledged that it should have been caught before the episode was published.
The correction should not diminish Miles' season. It should underscore how absurdly high Clark set the bar.
#miles #guard
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is producing one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. Even that was not enough to break one of Caitlin Clark's most impressive first-year records. That distinction became important after ******* yst Zena Keita mistakenly said on The Athletic's "No Offseason" podcast that Miles had set the WNBA rookie ******* ists record.
Clark still owns it.
The Indiana Fever guard finished her 2024 rookie season with 337 ******* ists. Miles had broken Minnesota's franchise record for ******* ists by a rookie, not the league-wide mark. After Clark supporters criticized the error, Keita clarified her comments on X and said she had misspoken after recording multiple podcasts. She later apologized for sharing the incorrect statistic and acknowledged that it should have been caught before the episode was published.
The correction should not diminish Miles' season. It should underscore how absurdly high Clark set the bar.
#miles #guard
2 months ago
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With roots dating back to 1868, Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) faces a future that hinges on getting a nonchalant Gen Z crowd to pay to fertilize their lawns, just like their proud green-lawn-owning parents.
New CEO Nate Baxter realizes the hill to climb is steep and chock-full of roadblocks, such as more people buying Astroturf for lawns or putting stones where grass once lived — and needing water to do so.
"So our core consumer that has been with us for decades. They're homeowners or renters who care about their lawn. They are dedicated. And they care about weeds — they don't want them. They want the perfect lawn story," Baxter said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (watch above; listen in below). "What we are seeing with the next generation of consumer is a real interest in going natural. They don't mind an occasional dandelion in their lawn."
Baxter said Scotts has released new fertilizer in recyclable paper bags and all-natural lawn food to cater to this finicky crowd. He promises a push into products that could help people connect with the health of their lawn's soil.
#players #scotts #listen #crowd
With roots dating back to 1868, Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) faces a future that hinges on getting a nonchalant Gen Z crowd to pay to fertilize their lawns, just like their proud green-lawn-owning parents.
New CEO Nate Baxter realizes the hill to climb is steep and chock-full of roadblocks, such as more people buying Astroturf for lawns or putting stones where grass once lived — and needing water to do so.
"So our core consumer that has been with us for decades. They're homeowners or renters who care about their lawn. They are dedicated. And they care about weeds — they don't want them. They want the perfect lawn story," Baxter said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (watch above; listen in below). "What we are seeing with the next generation of consumer is a real interest in going natural. They don't mind an occasional dandelion in their lawn."
Baxter said Scotts has released new fertilizer in recyclable paper bags and all-natural lawn food to cater to this finicky crowd. He promises a push into products that could help people connect with the health of their lawn's soil.
#players #scotts #listen #crowd
2 months ago
Listen and subscribe to Power Players with Brian Sozzi on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
With roots dating back to 1868, Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) faces a future that hinges on getting a nonchalant Gen Z crowd to pay to fertilize their lawns, just like their proud green-lawn-owning parents.
New CEO Nate Baxter realizes the hill to climb is steep and chock-full of roadblocks, such as more people buying Astroturf for lawns or putting stones where grass once lived — and needing water to do so.
"So our core consumer that has been with us for decades. They're homeowners or renters who care about their lawn. They are dedicated. And they care about weeds — they don't want them. They want the perfect lawn story," Baxter said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (watch above; listen in below). "What we are seeing with the next generation of consumer is a real interest in going natural. They don't mind an occasional dandelion in their lawn."
Baxter said Scotts has released new fertilizer in recyclable paper bags and all-natural lawn food to cater to this finicky crowd. He promises a push into products that could help people connect with the health of their lawn's soil.
#crowd
With roots dating back to 1868, Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) faces a future that hinges on getting a nonchalant Gen Z crowd to pay to fertilize their lawns, just like their proud green-lawn-owning parents.
New CEO Nate Baxter realizes the hill to climb is steep and chock-full of roadblocks, such as more people buying Astroturf for lawns or putting stones where grass once lived — and needing water to do so.
"So our core consumer that has been with us for decades. They're homeowners or renters who care about their lawn. They are dedicated. And they care about weeds — they don't want them. They want the perfect lawn story," Baxter said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (watch above; listen in below). "What we are seeing with the next generation of consumer is a real interest in going natural. They don't mind an occasional dandelion in their lawn."
Baxter said Scotts has released new fertilizer in recyclable paper bags and all-natural lawn food to cater to this finicky crowd. He promises a push into products that could help people connect with the health of their lawn's soil.
#crowd
2 months ago
Several former Minnesota Vikings players have entered the podcasting ***** e. Ben Leber has his show "Sound the Horn," alongside Cy Amundson, while Antony Barr and Eric Kendricks have "Bent Outta Shape."
Nonetheless, Vikings fans will need to expand their bandwidth for podcasts, as former wideout Adam Thielen is also launching his own. Moreover, Thielen's show called "Dialed" isn't sticking to just football; he intends to cover other sports as well and aspects of life.
"Just showing how guys get dialed, right?" Thielen said during an Aug. 28 appearance on "Good Morning Football." "I always talk about, like, man, I got to go get dialed in, whether it's golf, football, what have you, being a husband, being a father.
"There's always improvement, always something to work on to get truly dialed. So this podcast dives into male and female athletes, performers, entertainers, how they got to the top of the top and how they stayed there.
"A lot of them are 10, 12, 15-year professional athletes. And how did they do that? And then at the end, it always ties back to golf. So why do you play golf? Why do you love golf? Does it help you in your sport? Does it not?"
#several
Nonetheless, Vikings fans will need to expand their bandwidth for podcasts, as former wideout Adam Thielen is also launching his own. Moreover, Thielen's show called "Dialed" isn't sticking to just football; he intends to cover other sports as well and aspects of life.
"Just showing how guys get dialed, right?" Thielen said during an Aug. 28 appearance on "Good Morning Football." "I always talk about, like, man, I got to go get dialed in, whether it's golf, football, what have you, being a husband, being a father.
"There's always improvement, always something to work on to get truly dialed. So this podcast dives into male and female athletes, performers, entertainers, how they got to the top of the top and how they stayed there.
"A lot of them are 10, 12, 15-year professional athletes. And how did they do that? And then at the end, it always ties back to golf. So why do you play golf? Why do you love golf? Does it help you in your sport? Does it not?"
#several
2 months ago
The on-demand library it was built on is no longer the story management leads with, and the quality measure it now sets beside view hours is one the company will not detail.
Netflix (NFLX) has fallen 34.4% over the past twelve months while the S&P 500 returned 21.0%, though it is still 18.1% higher than it was twenty-four months ago. The bigger change is not in the price: the company has moved its lead story off the on-demand library it was built on and the quality side of its engagement case out of public view.
Management Used To Describe The Company Narrowly
In earlier calls management described the company narrowly: it was in the subscription entertainment business, and its core strategy was giving members exclusive first-run movies. That is no longer the whole of it. In the July 2026 call management says the definition of TV has broadened and its own has changed with it. The core TV series and film still take the vast majority of programming spend; what management foregrounds alongside them is live programming, cloud games, video podcasts, and carrying content partner TF1's local programming inside Netflix for French members. Management itself calls the expansions evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
Five Percent Of Spend, One Percent Of Hours
#percent
Netflix (NFLX) has fallen 34.4% over the past twelve months while the S&P 500 returned 21.0%, though it is still 18.1% higher than it was twenty-four months ago. The bigger change is not in the price: the company has moved its lead story off the on-demand library it was built on and the quality side of its engagement case out of public view.
Management Used To Describe The Company Narrowly
In earlier calls management described the company narrowly: it was in the subscription entertainment business, and its core strategy was giving members exclusive first-run movies. That is no longer the whole of it. In the July 2026 call management says the definition of TV has broadened and its own has changed with it. The core TV series and film still take the vast majority of programming spend; what management foregrounds alongside them is live programming, cloud games, video podcasts, and carrying content partner TF1's local programming inside Netflix for French members. Management itself calls the expansions evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
Five Percent Of Spend, One Percent Of Hours
#percent
2 months ago
Martha Stewart is expanding her relationship with Netflix with two familiar projects from her lifestyle empire. The move arrives months after Meghan Markle's own lifestyle chapter with the streamer changed direction. Stewart's latest deal brings both cooking and conversation to the platform.
Entertainment Weekly exclusively announced that The Martha Stewart Podcast and Martha Cooks are joining Netflix this week. Martha Cooks begins streaming Tuesday, Aug. 25. Full video episodes of Stewart's podcast arrive Wednesday, Aug. 26.
"I'm delighted to bring my podcast to Netflix," Stewart said in a statement. She also called Netflix "the perfect partner" to help the show reach a wider audience.
The Martha Stewart Podcast will continue as an audio series through iHeartPodcasts. However, Netflix will carry the full video version. The first streaming episode features Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Future guests include author Harlan Coben and producer Benny Blanco.
Meanwhile, Martha Cooks gives Netflix another established lifestyle ******* le. The series originally launched on The Roku Channel and features Stewart cooking with chefs, friends and other guests.
#martha #lifestyle #full
Entertainment Weekly exclusively announced that The Martha Stewart Podcast and Martha Cooks are joining Netflix this week. Martha Cooks begins streaming Tuesday, Aug. 25. Full video episodes of Stewart's podcast arrive Wednesday, Aug. 26.
"I'm delighted to bring my podcast to Netflix," Stewart said in a statement. She also called Netflix "the perfect partner" to help the show reach a wider audience.
The Martha Stewart Podcast will continue as an audio series through iHeartPodcasts. However, Netflix will carry the full video version. The first streaming episode features Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Future guests include author Harlan Coben and producer Benny Blanco.
Meanwhile, Martha Cooks gives Netflix another established lifestyle ******* le. The series originally launched on The Roku Channel and features Stewart cooking with chefs, friends and other guests.
#martha #lifestyle #full
2 months ago
Opening up about his life outside of the court, Lonzo Ball laid out his potential marriage plans with long-time girlfriend Ally Rossel.
Lonzo Ball and model Ally Rossel have been dating on and off since 2019.
On the court, Ball is currently an NBA free agent, patiently looking for his next opportunity after stints with Chicago, Cleveland, and Utah.
Despite severe knee injuries interrupting multiple seasons, Ball's earnings remain substantial. After securing a two-year, $20 million deal during his time in Chicago, his total career contract earnings have officially climbed past the $100 million threshold.
And with plenty of time to reflect, he's popping up on podcasts.
#time #court #earnings
Lonzo Ball and model Ally Rossel have been dating on and off since 2019.
On the court, Ball is currently an NBA free agent, patiently looking for his next opportunity after stints with Chicago, Cleveland, and Utah.
Despite severe knee injuries interrupting multiple seasons, Ball's earnings remain substantial. After securing a two-year, $20 million deal during his time in Chicago, his total career contract earnings have officially climbed past the $100 million threshold.
And with plenty of time to reflect, he's popping up on podcasts.
#time #court #earnings
2 months ago
With not a ton of news to discuss, it's time to get familiar with our Duke men's basketball team! We do that on Episode 841.
Duke has released a series of posts on Instagram called "Get Familiar" that introduce us to almost all of the players on the team, whether they are returning or new faces. Donald and Jason detail the facts about each player that they enjoyed learning about the most. We have one guy who can bake a delicious banana bread and another who said he would be a F1 driver if he didn't play basketball! It's a fun look into the personalities that comprise the team this season.
We also discuss Caleb Foster's past couple of weeks, where he's worked out with Jayson Tatum and is fostering a puppy named ******* an that is training to be a service dog! We want ******* an content all season long, but we also discuss the importance of CFos' relationship with the CBO. We also discuss CBS Sports' poll to coaches and how many picked Duke as the best team in the country entering the preseason.
Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics and SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky DukeRoundup!
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#discuss #save
Duke has released a series of posts on Instagram called "Get Familiar" that introduce us to almost all of the players on the team, whether they are returning or new faces. Donald and Jason detail the facts about each player that they enjoyed learning about the most. We have one guy who can bake a delicious banana bread and another who said he would be a F1 driver if he didn't play basketball! It's a fun look into the personalities that comprise the team this season.
We also discuss Caleb Foster's past couple of weeks, where he's worked out with Jayson Tatum and is fostering a puppy named ******* an that is training to be a service dog! We want ******* an content all season long, but we also discuss the importance of CFos' relationship with the CBO. We also discuss CBS Sports' poll to coaches and how many picked Duke as the best team in the country entering the preseason.
Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics and SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky DukeRoundup!
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#discuss #save
2 months ago
Gregory Rodrigues is a legitimate contender at 185 pounds.
On Saturday night, "Robocop" picked up the biggest win of his career, outlasting Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Sacramento to win a unanimous decision. The win should vault Rodrigues up the middleweight rankings and put him fully in the ***** le mix at 185 pounds. Meanwhile, "Fluffy" has now lost two in a row, and his future at middleweight seems uncertain.
Following UFC Sacramento, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee discuss Robocop's big win and what it means for the 185-pound division. They also break down some of the other big storylines from the card — including Reinier de Ridder's successful UFC light heavyweight debut and Carli Judice's emergence at flyweight — wax poetic on Cris Cyborg's scare in PFL, answer viewer questions, and more.
Watch the UFC Sacramento post-fight show above, or stream an audio-only version below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.
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#hernandez
On Saturday night, "Robocop" picked up the biggest win of his career, outlasting Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Sacramento to win a unanimous decision. The win should vault Rodrigues up the middleweight rankings and put him fully in the ***** le mix at 185 pounds. Meanwhile, "Fluffy" has now lost two in a row, and his future at middleweight seems uncertain.
Following UFC Sacramento, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee discuss Robocop's big win and what it means for the 185-pound division. They also break down some of the other big storylines from the card — including Reinier de Ridder's successful UFC light heavyweight debut and Carli Judice's emergence at flyweight — wax poetic on Cris Cyborg's scare in PFL, answer viewer questions, and more.
Watch the UFC Sacramento post-fight show above, or stream an audio-only version below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.
View Link
#hernandez
2 months ago
Duke Football is close to opening up their season as the defending ACC champions. What's in store for them? On Episode 840, we speak with Anna Snyder of the Fayetteville Observer on where the football team is at as they finish out the preseason.
The biggest question facing the Blue Devils this season: who will start at QB? All signs point to either transfer Walker Eget or sophomore Dan Mahan. Whoever is under center, they will have Nate Sheppard to hand the ball to and Jeremiah Hasley to throw the ball downfield to as they try to put points on the board. Anna takes us through the offense and defense and speaks to what qualities will be the calling card for Duke this season as they seek to defend their ******* le against all doubters.
We also dip a bit into the basketball, asking Anna about the summer and which players have been the ones to stand out in practice. We also see which non-conference games have her the most excited about the season as Duke hopes to add to their banner collection atop Cameron Indoor Stadium.
We end the show with an update on Mike Corey's recovery from a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his son, Teddy. Mike physically is doing much better and appreciates all the well-wishes. Emotionally, that toll will take a bit longer for him and his family to process. A memorial fund has been established in Teddy's honor, and we encourage everyone to share it widely and pay tribute to Teddy's life that was taken far too soon.
Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics and SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky DukeRoundup!
#anna #save #devils
The biggest question facing the Blue Devils this season: who will start at QB? All signs point to either transfer Walker Eget or sophomore Dan Mahan. Whoever is under center, they will have Nate Sheppard to hand the ball to and Jeremiah Hasley to throw the ball downfield to as they try to put points on the board. Anna takes us through the offense and defense and speaks to what qualities will be the calling card for Duke this season as they seek to defend their ******* le against all doubters.
We also dip a bit into the basketball, asking Anna about the summer and which players have been the ones to stand out in practice. We also see which non-conference games have her the most excited about the season as Duke hopes to add to their banner collection atop Cameron Indoor Stadium.
We end the show with an update on Mike Corey's recovery from a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his son, Teddy. Mike physically is doing much better and appreciates all the well-wishes. Emotionally, that toll will take a bit longer for him and his family to process. A memorial fund has been established in Teddy's honor, and we encourage everyone to share it widely and pay tribute to Teddy's life that was taken far too soon.
Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics and SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky DukeRoundup!
#anna #save #devils
2 months ago
Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss Michigan State's hiring of Dan Bartholomae as the Spartans' new athletic director and their initial impressions of the former Western Michigan AD. Plus, football and hoops talk.
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#detroit
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#detroit
2 months ago
Listen and subscribe to Power Players with Brian Sozzi on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
Mastercard (MA) CEO Michael Miebach vividly recalls working on long-term strategy as the new CEO of an iconic company smack in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
His office was inside an empty, sprawling headquarters a few miles from PepsiCo (PEP) in Purchase, N.Y., and next to a furry friend.
"It was a big learning. One of the things that I picked up was it's good to be in the office," Miebach said on the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above; listen below) inside that same sprawling headquarters. "So every day, I drove to the office, including my predecessor, who was our executive chair for a period of time. … One gentleman from our canteen company was brave enough to come in this office. It was five of us and a security person. One of my colleagues brought his dog because his dog sitter wasn't around any longer. And this was the think tank."
What a way to start a CEO tenure!
#office #brian
Mastercard (MA) CEO Michael Miebach vividly recalls working on long-term strategy as the new CEO of an iconic company smack in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
His office was inside an empty, sprawling headquarters a few miles from PepsiCo (PEP) in Purchase, N.Y., and next to a furry friend.
"It was a big learning. One of the things that I picked up was it's good to be in the office," Miebach said on the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (see video above; listen below) inside that same sprawling headquarters. "So every day, I drove to the office, including my predecessor, who was our executive chair for a period of time. … One gentleman from our canteen company was brave enough to come in this office. It was five of us and a security person. One of my colleagues brought his dog because his dog sitter wasn't around any longer. And this was the think tank."
What a way to start a CEO tenure!
#office #brian
2 months ago
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. missed nine games during the 2025 NFL season. Wilson's role as the general for defensive coordinator Nick Rallis will be pivotal for the franchise in 2026, but his jersey number change from No. 2 to No. 1 could be a indirect mimicry of former team quarterback Kyler Murray.
Similar to Murray, who operates as the leader on the Minnesota Vikings' offense, Wilson knows he's the No. 1 reference on the field for the Cardinals' defensive unit. Regardless of what jersey Wilson wears, when healthy, he's shown himself to be an absolute tackling juggernaut. Playing in only eight of the team's 17 games last season, Wilson still finished fifth among his defensive teammates in total tackles. Maybe Wilson's choice and jersey choice of No. 1 can be a symbolic hint, a suggestive acknowledgement noting his effectiveness as a primary for Rallis and his defensive recipe.
Wilson's teammate Budda Baker previously switched from No. 32 to No. 3 in 2021 after the NFL introduced rectifying Jersey number rules but followed up with explosive consecutive stats in recurring seasons. Wilson made just two tackles through limited reps in the 27-14 preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Aug. 13. Hopefully, an improved Cardinals offensive attack will allow Wilson to play complementary football by helping him avoid injury and fatigue this upcoming season. Needless to say, Wilson desires to be the one making things happen on the field.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts.
This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Cardinals LB Mack Wilson's new jersey number is noteworthy
#defensive #number
Similar to Murray, who operates as the leader on the Minnesota Vikings' offense, Wilson knows he's the No. 1 reference on the field for the Cardinals' defensive unit. Regardless of what jersey Wilson wears, when healthy, he's shown himself to be an absolute tackling juggernaut. Playing in only eight of the team's 17 games last season, Wilson still finished fifth among his defensive teammates in total tackles. Maybe Wilson's choice and jersey choice of No. 1 can be a symbolic hint, a suggestive acknowledgement noting his effectiveness as a primary for Rallis and his defensive recipe.
Wilson's teammate Budda Baker previously switched from No. 32 to No. 3 in 2021 after the NFL introduced rectifying Jersey number rules but followed up with explosive consecutive stats in recurring seasons. Wilson made just two tackles through limited reps in the 27-14 preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Aug. 13. Hopefully, an improved Cardinals offensive attack will allow Wilson to play complementary football by helping him avoid injury and fatigue this upcoming season. Needless to say, Wilson desires to be the one making things happen on the field.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts.
This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Cardinals LB Mack Wilson's new jersey number is noteworthy
#defensive #number
