SBJ On Stage

Herb Simon: Reflections on a Lifetime of Leadership

In this episode of On Stage, Herb Simon, Owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment and the longest-tenured owner in NBA and WNBA history, joins Abe Madkour, Publisher and Ex

Nicole Lynn: A Woman Changing the Game and Disrupting the Status Quo

In this episode of SBJ On Stage, recorded at SBJ's Game Changers conference in 2024, trailblazing sports agent Nicole Lynn joins veteran broadcaster Bonnie Bernstein for

Dana White: UFC Media and Business Landscape

In this edition of SBJ On Stage, we take you to SBJ's Media Innovators conference in the fall of 2024 for a conversation with UFC CEO Dana White, and SBJ Publisher and Ex

SBJ On Stage Revisited: Bob Iger & Jimmy Pitaro with New Context and Commentary

In this edition of SBJ On Stage, we revisit a conversation between Bob Iger and Jimmy Pitaro from SBJ’s 2025 CAA World Congress of Sports.  The conversation takes on add

MJ Jabbour: Transforming with Intention AI Leadership in a Changing World

In this episode of On Stage, Microsoft’s Chief AI Officer, MJ Jabbour, explores concepts such as “abundance of cognition,” the risks of de-skilling, and how organizations

Andrew Yaffe: Lessons from a new CEO on scaling Dude Perfect

In this episode of On Stage, Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect, joins Bret McCormick, Staff Reporter at Sports Business Journal, for a conversation about how one of the w

Jess Smith: Building a Modern Sports Franchise

In this episode of On Stage, Jess Smith, President of the Golden State Valkyries, joins Jenn Azara, Director of Tech & Women's Sports Content at Sports Business Journal,

Bela Bajaria - Content Live Sports and Netflix Next Chapter

In this episode of On Stage, Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, joins Elle Duncan, Lead Host of Sports and Live Events at Netflix and studio host for USA Spo

Eric Shanks: Leadership Live Sports and the Future of FOX Sports

In this episode of On Stage, Eric Shanks, CEO and Executive Producer of FOX Sports, joins Colin Cowherd, host of The Herd, for a candid conversation on leadership, media

Nick Khan: WWE Media Power and the Future of Sports Entertainment

In this episode of On Stage, Nick Khan, President of WWE and Board Member of TKO Group Holdings, joins Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Sports Business Jo

Sir Mohamed Mansour: Ownership Global Vision and the Future of Soccer

In this episode of On Stage, Sir Mohamed Mansour, Chairman of San Diego FC, Man Capital LLP, and the Mansour Group, joins Coy Wire, sports anchor and correspondent for CN

Arthur M. Blank: Building Culture, Community and the Future of Soccer

In this episode of On Stage, Arthur M. Blank, Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, joins Abe Madkour, Publisher and Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, for

Steve O'Donnell: Racing Ahead NASCARs Vision for Tomorrow

In this episode of On Stage, Steve O’Donnell, President of NASCAR, joins Ryan McGee, Senior Writer at ESPN, for a forward-looking fireside chat on how one of America’s mo

Clark Hunt: Ownership Legacy and the continued Globalization of Football

In this episode of On Stage, Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs and Chairman of FC Dallas, joins Coy Wire, sports anchor and correspondent at CNN, for

Joe Buck: Broadcasting Preparation and Longevity

In this episode of On Stage, Joe Buck, play-by-play announcer at ESPN, joins Eric Stisser, Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship for the St. Louis Blues, for a candid f

Howie Nuchow: Capital Influence and the Next Era of Sports Investment

In this episode of On Stage, Howie Nuchow, Managing Director at Creative Artists Agency and Co-Head of CAA Sports, joins Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of

Karen Brodkin: Boardroom to Broadcast Shaping Sports from the Inside Out

In this episode of On Stage, Karen Brodkin, President of WME Basketball, joins Rachel Axon, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, for a dynamic conversation on leaders

Matt Hong: Disruption and Opportunity Media Reinvented

In this episode of On Stage, Matt Hong, President of USA Sports at Versant, joins Abe Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, for an insightful

Charlie Baker: Transforming the Future of the NCAA and Confronting NIL, Transfers, Betting & More

00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Assessment of job 3 years in 04:17 - Post-House reality for NCAA 04:59 - NCAA would have been bankrupt 05:20 - Prop bets 07:58 - Commercial app

Tom Ricketts: Tradition and Transformation Leading a Legacy Team into the Future

In this episode of On Stage, Tom Ricketts, Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, joins Joe Leccese, Chairman Emeritus of Proskauer, for a wide-ranging conversation about stewards