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Podcast · 54 episodes

The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, page 2

by Bloomberg · English

When sports, business and culture collide, there’s often a deal to be made. Join Alex Rodriguez and Bloomberg correspondent Jason Kelly as they get the inside track from corporate titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs on investing, strategy, reinvention and the ones that got away. The Deal is a Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals series that’s passionate, relaxed, insightful and inspirational. If you think you know these icons, prepare to be surprised. Hosts: Alex Rodriguez is chairman and chief executive of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs startups and partners with global companies across real estate, sports and entertainment. While best known as a fourteen-time All-Star and World Series champion with the New York Yankees, Rodriguez is now an owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx sports teams and an on-air analyst for Major League Baseball. Jason Kelly is the chief correspondent of Bloomberg Originals. During his two decades at Bloomberg, Kelly has served as executive editor of Bloomberg Television, hosted Bloomberg Businessweek on television and radio, and also hosted Power Players and Next in Sports series. He’s also the author of two books, The New Tycoons, about the global private equity industry, and Sweat Equity, an inside look at the business of fitness.

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How Kenny Beecham Became the New Face of NBA MediaThe Deal interviews Kenny Beecham about how he became a major NBA media creator and what he’s building with Enjoy Basketball, including his culture-focused coverage and major partnerships (NBC…16 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 16 chapters
Elle Duncan Says It’s Too Early to Write Off Netflix SportsElle Duncan discusses her move from ESPN to Netflix to anchor Netflix’s early MLB “Opening Day” coverage, arguing it’s too soon to write off Netflix sports.9 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
How Jesse Cole Turned the Savannah Bananas Into a $500 Million BusinessJesse Cole explains how the Savannah Bananas built a $500M entertainment baseball business by reinventing the game as “Banana Ball,” prioritizing fan experience, and scaling into a six-team league…2 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
MLB Opening Day Preview with Alex RodriguezMLB Opening Day preview and the business/political stakes of baseball’s upcoming CBA negotiations, framed by Alex Rodriguez’s World Baseball Classic experience and broader media changes (Netflix,…25 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 15 chapters
David Levy is the Reason You’re Watching March MadnessDavid Levy explains how March Madness became a “consumer-first” TV product, focusing on the landmark Turner Sports + CBS media rights deal (2010, first aired 2011) and how it pooled money, talent,…19 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Reaction: Alex Rodriguez Says the MLB Needs to Act on the World Baseball Classic’s MomentumAlex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly react to the World Baseball Classic’s surge in global attention and argue MLB must capitalize on the momentum heading into the most important baseball season…17 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 9 chapters
How NFL Star Bobby Wagner is Modeling his Career on Michael's and Magic'sBobby Wagner (NFL linebacker) explains why he negotiated his own contracts, how he learned dealmaking/emotional control, and how his off-field investing/ownership goals mirror Michael Jordan and…12 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett Says America Already Loves SoccerRoger Bennett (Men in Blazers) argues the U.S. already loves soccer/football and the 2026 World Cup can be the “moment” that turns fandom into bigger mainstream sports-business growth.5 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Power Players: How F1's Pierre Gasly Built a Brand Outside of RacingPierre Gasly discusses how Formula One drivers build brands beyond racing, and what F1’s global boom means for the sport’s business future.11 Dec 2025 · 32 min · 10 chapters
Power Players: How CEO Stefano Domenicali is Growing F1's LegacyJason Kelly interviews Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali about F1’s U.S.4 Dec 2025 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Why Willow Bay Invested in Angel City FCWhy Willow Bay and co-owner Bob Iger invested in Angel City FC, linking women’s soccer, media/athlete storytelling, and community impact; also discusses free speech/academic freedom at USC Annenberg…6 Nov 2025 · 26 min · 14 chapters
Reaction: Best World Series Ever? Plus, the "Alex vs. A-Rod" PremiereThe Deal special edition reacts to the World Series, arguing it was the best in decades, then shifts to Alex Rodriguez’s HBO documentary premiere “Alex vs. A-Rod.”4 Nov 2025 · 21 min · 12 chapters
Why Emmanuel Acho Left the NFL to Create a New Kind of PlatformEmmanuel Acho explains why the NFL keeps growing, how money and private equity affect players and league dynamics, what’s wrong with college football’s NIL/transfer system, and how he built his new…30 Oct 2025 · 49 min · 23 chapters
How Jerry Jones Turned the Cowboys Into a Global BrandJerry Jones explains how he bought the Dallas Cowboys, transformed the franchise into a global brand, and built a business model around publicity, marketing, and sponsorship—highlighting key deals…23 Oct 2025 · 50 min · 19 chapters
How Barstool's Ex-CEO Built a Brand Amid ControversyErica Ayers-Badon, ex-CEO of Barstool Sports and now CEO of Food52, explains how she built Barstool’s “machine” amid controversy, the Barstool-to-Penn deal, and the lessons she’s applying to a Food52…16 Oct 2025 · 48 min · 19 chapters
How NFL Legend Justin Tuck Tackled Goldman SachsJustin Tuck (former New York Giants defensive end) discusses how he “tackled” a transition from NFL champion to business leader at Goldman Sachs, using relationship-building, long transitions, and…9 Oct 2025 · 25 min · 10 chapters
How Peloton’s Robin Arzón Built a Successful BrandHow Robin Arzón built her personal brand from corporate law to Peloton leadership, then expanded into outside deals and sports/ownership, using storytelling, “billable hours” discipline, and…2 Oct 2025 · 48 min · 23 chapters
The Ultimate NIL Primer with College Sports Company’s Adam BrenemanNIL and revenue sharing in college football, how money is changing recruiting, competition, and governance; plus Adam Brenneman’s business model for monetizing school-specific athlete content.25 Sep 2025 · 36 min · 11 chapters
The Business of Baseball with Orioles President Catie GriggsThe business of baseball in 2025, led by Baltimore Orioles president of business operations Catie Griggs, covering rule changes (pitch clock), fan engagement, diversity/inclusion, ballpark…18 Sep 2025 · 38 min · 19 chapters
How Jozy Altidore Moved from MLS Star to NFL OwnerJozy Altidore discusses how he transitioned from MLS/U.S. soccer star to sports investor and NFL minority owner, plus what soccer’s U.S.11 Sep 2025 · 30 min · 17 chapters
Hall of Famer Pau Gasol on Basketball Going GlobalPau Gasol discusses how basketball became a global business and talent pipeline, NBA strategy for Europe (including a proposed European League), and his investments—especially in women’s sports…4 Sep 2025 · 30 min · 12 chapters
How Laura Correnti is Selling Women’s SportsLaura Correnti, founder/CEO of Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment, explains how to grow and monetize women’s sports by fixing the “systems” problems in media, sponsorship pricing, storytelling, and…28 Aug 2025 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Why FOX Sports’ Greg Olsen Wants to Shake Up Youth SportsThe Deal episode with Alex Rodriguez and Greg Olsen about Major League Baseball expansion/realignment business tradeoffs and, in the second half, Olsen’s Youth Inc.21 Aug 2025 · 45 min · 22 chapters
How Allyson Felix Took on Nike and Built an EmpireThe episode mixes sports-business talk with a deep interview about Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix’s transition from athlete to entrepreneur—centered on her Nike dispute, maternal protections, and…14 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 19 chapters