Live with Mike Pesca
Ethan Strauss hosted a live video podcast with veteran journalist Mike Pesca, focusing on the craft of writing and the challenges facing writers today. The episode aired on Strauss’s Substack platform and featured a Q&A segment that allowed listeners to engage in real time. Strauss promoted the session across the Substack app, encouraging audiences to download the iOS and Android versions for easier access. The conversation highlighted emerging revenue models and the growing importance of audio content for literary communities.
Ryan Glasspiegel on Vrabel-Russini, NBA Ratings, Steve Kerr as Broadcaster
In this episode, host Ryan Glasspiegel and guest Ryan Glass, a sports‑media critic, dissect the ongoing Mike Vrabel‑Diana Russini scandal, examining how the NFL, the Patriots, and the media have managed the story and why it remains a dominant talking...
What Killed Nike?
Nike faced a swift backlash after displaying a "Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated" sign at its Boston Marathon‑adjacent Newbury store, prompting the company to pull the ad amid accusations of pace‑shaming. The controversy coincided with UBS’s neutral "hold" rating, which came...
UBS Report: NBA Decline Hurt Nike
UBS’s latest equity research links a perceived decline in NBA popularity to a sharp hit on Nike’s earnings, estimating billions of dollars in lost revenue. The bank argues that over‑inflated media‑rights deals have insulated NBA owners from product‑quality pressure, while...
Does the NBA Really Need 32 Teams?
The blog examines the NBA’s push to add two new franchises, questioning whether a 32‑team league is sustainable or just a lucrative expansion fee opportunity. It highlights that owners could collect $5‑6 billion per new team while the league benefits from...