On the pod this week, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by SBJ’s Adam Stern for a deep dive into the reported $150 million/year F1 and Apple media deal -- and what it could mean for ESPN and UFC. The pair also speaks with ESPN’s head of direct-to-consumer John Lasker around the company’s upcoming DTC service and the growth of ESPN+. Lastly, they break down Home Run Derby and MLB Draft numbers, as well as the reception for the new “Swing Off” at the MLB All-Star game. 1:31 F1 TO APPLE? 12:38 THIS WEEK IN SPORTS MEDIA 22:20 JOHN LASKER INTERVIEW 38:02 QUICK HITTERS
On the pod this week, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by SBJ’s Adam Stern for a deep dive into the reported $150 million/yearF1 and Apple media deal -- and what it could mean for ESPN and UFC. The pair also speaks with ESPN’s head of direct-to-consumer John Lasker around the company’s upcoming DTC service and the growth of ESPN+. Lastly, they break down Home Run Derby and MLB Draft numbers, as well as the reception for the new “Swing Off” at the MLB All-Star game.
1:31 F1 TO APPLE?
12:38 THIS WEEK IN SPORTS MEDIA
22:20 JOHN LASKER INTERVIEW
38:02 QUICK HITTERS