

97 episodes
by High Performance · English
You know the score, but what happens on the pitch is only half the story . Soaring ticket prices. Endless subscription fees. Baffling rule changes. Even the most diehard fans are left wondering: why? Award-winning sports journalists Natalie Pirks & Colin Murray step back from a busy news cycle to deliver the business playbook. Armed with razor-sharp wit and genuine curiosity, they bridge the gap between the sports business and the sport itself, unpacking the power plays shaping global games and decoding what they really mean for people in the stands. From FIFA and F1 to the Premier League and major US sports, High Performance Business delivers top-down clarity straight from the pitch-side, court-side, and paddock. Because when you understand the mechanics behind the machine, you're no longer sitting on the sidelines. No business degree required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Ries argues that “good companies go bad” not because of bad people, but because standard governance and incentives (especially shareholder primacy) create “financial gravity” that gradually…
26 May 2026 · 47m · 22 chapters
Daniel Priestley argues AI will reorganize society by democratizing information, and he explains how to use it beyond “search” by feeding it business and personal context.
19 May 2026 · 48m · 27 chapters
How Warburtons (a Lancashire bakery) used Hollywood megastars and other famous characters to market bread/crumpets, while keeping the ads “in on the joke” and tied to brand equity, humour, and…
12 May 2026 · 49m · 26 chapters
Career regret and AI anxiety; why AI progress is real; US vs China AI strategies; venture capital dynamics behind OpenAI/Anthropic; regulation and “AI race” skepticism; practical ways to use AI to…
5 May 2026 · 43m · 22 chapters
PDC CEO on how professional darts became valuable and mainstream—through fan culture (e.g., fancy dress), youth development, storytelling around Luke Littler, monetization (prize money, PDC TV/OTT),…
28 Apr 2026 · 42m · 23 chapters
Joe Wicks (The Body Coach) discusses building the creator economy business behind his fitness/food mission, navigating criticism, and how social media (especially Instagram) has shifted toward…
21 Apr 2026 · 46m · 25 chapters
The episode argues that AI and automation are inevitable productivity upgrades that will displace some jobs but also create new work, and it connects that shift to financial risk—especially private…
14 Apr 2026 · 47m · 24 chapters
Football finance regulation and enforcement, focusing on the Premier League’s handling of PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) breaches, Chelsea’s admitted off-book payments, and the pending…
8 Apr 2026 · 1h 4m · 30 chapters
How David Beckham built football’s first $500M-scale personal brand by treating performance as the foundation and using a deliberate, ecosystem-style strategy across partners, product design, and…
31 Mar 2026 · 1h · 28 chapters
In this episode, host Jake Humphrey interviews Tom Beahon, co-founder of Castore, a sportswear brand that transformed from a £20,000 family loan into a global brand worth £300 million.
24 Mar 2026 · 1h 2m · 23 chapters
How I Raised £28.5M In Startup Capital
17 Mar 2026 · 49m · 21 chapters
A podcast that brings listeners back into pivotal moments in the careers of successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders, revealing the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped major brands and…
12 Mar 2026 · 11m · 7 chapters
The podcast explores defining moments that have shaped the careers of industry leaders and entrepreneurs, providing insights into their pivotal decisions and the lessons learned.
10 Mar 2026 · 46m · 15 chapters
Jeff Mostyn, former Chairman of AFC Bournemouth
3 Mar 2026 · 1h 3m · 30 chapters
This podcast revolves around significant moments that shaped major brands, featuring conversations with top entrepreneurs and industry leaders sharing their journeys and insights.
24 Feb 2026 · 51m · 22 chapters
In this episode of *The Room Where It Happened*, hosted by Jake Humphrey, Neil Clifford, the CEO of Kurt Geiger, shares his personal journey and insights on education, creativity, and leadership.
17 Feb 2026 · 45m · 17 chapters
The transformative potential of space and the motivations behind private space exploration initiatives.
10 Feb 2026 · 39m · 21 chapters
The podcast features guests who recount pivotal moments in their careers that significantly influenced their paths and the brands they represent.
3 Feb 2026 · 42m · 21 chapters
In this episode of *The Room Where It Happened*, host Jake Humphrey interviews Danny Jenkins, founder of ThreatLocker, a cybersecurity company valued at over $1.5 billion.
28 Jan 2026 · 45m · 23 chapters
In this episode, host Jake Humphrey interviews Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe, who shares his entrepreneurial journey that led to the sale of his company for £4.1 billion.
20 Jan 2026 · 39m · 20 chapters
A podcast that explores pivotal moments that shaped the world's biggest brands through candid conversations with entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
13 Jan 2026 · 45m · 21 chapters
Dan Murray, co-founder of Heights
6 Jan 2026 · 49m · 25 chapters
Will Shu recounts the journey of Deliveroo, from an initial side idea to a business valued at £2.9 billion.
29 Dec 2025 · 34m · 17 chapters
In this episode, host Jake Humphrey interviews John Eckbert, who recounts his unconventional journey from banking to becoming the CEO of Five Guys in Europe.
22 Dec 2025 · 48m