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It's Just Business

It's Just Business

By: Chris Lawrence
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A podcast dedicated to the economics and off the field stories in the Wide World of Sports. We post a new show every two weeks. Brought to you by The Hog Sty Network.

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Chris Lawrence
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Episodes
  • The Lakers are Worth What Now? ($10B)
    Jun 29 2025

    After musings on Black Sabbath and Rock Tees seen in Oslo, Norway we discuss:


    • NFL collusion ruling: Arbitrator reportedly found NFL, Roger Goodell encouraged teams to reduce guarantees for veterans
    • Buss family reportedly to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter in record $10 billion deal
    • Fernando Tatis Jr. suing Big League Advance over 'predatory' deal he signed as minor leaguer


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    55 mins
  • The House v. NCAA Deals Death Blow to the Idea of the Amateur College Athlete
    Jun 9 2025

    Things get spicy as Steve and Chris air their feelings on Division 1 athletes now getting paid. Also, Del Curry deep dive!


    The Topic Rundown:

    • Historic House v. NCAA settlement gets final approval, allowing schools to pay college athletes
    • Everything You Need to Know About The MLBPA-OneTeam FBI Investigation
    • Steph Curry’s Thirty Ink generated $174 million in revenue last year, and all of its businesses are profitable, company says
    • Del Curry Stats
    • Former NFL DB Adam 'Pacman' Jones arrested near Cincinnati



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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Shark Tank: Sports Private Equity Edition
    May 27 2025

    After the now reoccurring "Chris' British Invasion Cold Takes", we discuss:


    The Topic Rundown:

    • Koch looking to buy minority stake in New York Giants, source says
    • Mark Cuban launches $750 million sports-focused private equity fund
    • Fintech Platform Roy, Inc. Launches NILVault to Help Universities Manage Compliance and Reporting


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    1 hr and 8 mins
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