Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly Sports
Playfly Sports
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly Sports podcast network features a lineup of engaging shows that dive into the latest trends, insights, and innovations across the sports industry: 1. JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business On Campus Podcast takes you inside the boardrooms and locker rooms where the future of college athletics is being shaped. Hosted by Mike Schreiber, Founder and Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports, and Corey Leff, Founder and CEO of JohnWallStreet, the show features candid conversations with the leaders transforming the business of college sports—from NIL and media rights to realignment, revenue models, and beyond. 2. Playmakers, hosted by Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan, brings exclusive insights and perspectives from industry-leading executives across the full sports ecosystem — college athletics, professional sports, and brands. Through candid conversations, we dive into the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the future of sports business and fan engagement. 3. On The Fly by Playfly Sports offers a front-row seat to the evolving world of college athletics. Hosted by NACDA Hall of Famer Gene DeFilippo, this podcast brings together industry experts to explore the trends, leadership insights, and growth opportunities shaping the future of college sports. Playfly Sports is the sports industry's leading revenue maximization company serving 2,000+ brands, 100+ professional teams, 65+ college athletic departments, and U.S. local sports networks. Its fan engagement platform reaches over 85% of U.S. sports fans. With proprietary data, technology, and storytelling, Playfly drives growth across media, sponsorship, premium experiences, ticketing, and fan engagement. Founded in 2020, Playfly's 1,000-strong team operates across 43 U.S. states and internationally, earning recognition as a Best Place to Work in Sports by major industry publications.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
Playfly Sports
Description:
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly Sports podcast network features a lineup of engaging shows that dive into the latest trends, insights, and innovations across the sports industry: 1. JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business On Campus Podcast takes you inside the boardrooms and locker rooms where the future of college athletics is being shaped. Hosted by Mike Schreiber, Founder and Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports, and Corey Leff, Founder and CEO of JohnWallStreet, the show features candid conversations with the leaders transforming the business of college sports—from NIL and media rights to realignment, revenue models, and beyond. 2. Playmakers, hosted by Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan, brings exclusive insights and perspectives from industry-leading executives across the full sports ecosystem — college athletics, professional sports, and brands. Through candid conversations, we dive into the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the future of sports business and fan engagement. 3. On The Fly by Playfly Sports offers a front-row seat to the evolving world of college athletics. Hosted by NACDA Hall of Famer Gene DeFilippo, this podcast brings together industry experts to explore the trends, leadership insights, and growth opportunities shaping the future of college sports. Playfly Sports is the sports industry's leading revenue maximization company serving 2,000+ brands, 100+ professional teams, 65+ college athletic departments, and U.S. local sports networks. Its fan engagement platform reaches over 85% of U.S. sports fans. With proprietary data, technology, and storytelling, Playfly drives growth across media, sponsorship, premium experiences, ticketing, and fan engagement. Founded in 2020, Playfly's 1,000-strong team operates across 43 U.S. states and internationally, earning recognition as a Best Place to Work in Sports by major industry publications.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.playfly.com/
Episodes
JohnWallStreet Presents: Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez
4/15/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez to discuss new revenue streams, roster churn, and the argument for private capital.
In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on reimaging headquarters as monetizable asset, the fight for relevance, balancing private capital and institutional control, and more.
Duration:00:41:43
JohnWallStreet Presents: Countering the Enrollment Cliff with Drew Weatherford, Brent Richard, and Phil Andrews
4/1/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Weatherford Capital Founding Partner Drew Weatherford, IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard, and USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews to discuss the so-called "enrollment cliff" —a projected decline in college-age students that has started to materialize— and a solution to help navigate it.
In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on the perfect storm fueling the enrollment cliff, how more teams means more tuition—and why fencing leads the way, roster expansion as an admissions strategy, and more.
Duration:00:52:07
Playmakers: Roger Bennett
3/27/2026
In this episode, Craig Sloan, Playfly CEO, sits down with Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of the Men in Blazers Media Network, to unpack the intersection of sport, culture, and fan engagement with the World Cup set to take center stage in the U.S. this year.
Duration:00:26:39
JohnWallStreet Presents: West Virginia University President Michael Benson
3/18/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with West Virginia University President Michael Benson.
In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on The Correlation Between On-Field Success and Enrollment, All WVU Student Athletes Receiving In-State Tuition, Leveraging Content Creators to Expand an Institutions Reach, and more.
Duration:00:48:25
JohnWallStreet Presents: The Ohio State University Athletics Director Ross Bjork
3/4/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with The Ohio State University's Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork.
In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on facilities still driving recruiting, creating an in-house NIL agency, delivering premium experiences in a historic venue, and more.
Duration:00:47:10
Playfly Fanscore: The 45% Blind Spot: Engineering Mixed Use Development for the Fan Experience
2/18/2026
In today's saturated sports and entertainment landscape, attracting fans to live games is no longer driven by the game alone. To compete, venues and their surrounding districts must deliver something screens cannot: an intentionally designed, customized, end-to-end experience that feels worth the trip. Playfly Sports has identified a 45% blind spot in mixed-use developments: the difference between revenue generated from comparables-based (comp-based) commercial projections and the revenue these districts could generate if commercial strategy, fan intelligence, and sponsorship were integrated from the earliest stages of design. This report outlines why mixed-use districts must be designed as media platforms, not just physical spaces, how data-driven fan intelligence and valuation influence design, pricing, and partner demand, and why early commercial integration is no longer optional.
Duration:00:15:46
JohnWallStreet Presents: Southern Methodist University Director of Athletics Damon Evans
2/18/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Southern Methodist University Director of Athletics Damon Evans.
In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on SMU's Second-Team Strategy, Breaking Down Silos and Positioning for Outside Capital, Fewer Tiers, More Donors, and more
Duration:00:42:49
Playmakers: Playfly secures first jersey patch deal at LSU
2/16/2026
In this episode, Craig Sloan, Playfly CEO, sits down with Christy Hedgpeth, Playfly Sports Properties President and Ben Price, General Manager of LSU Sports Properties to pull back the curtain on the landmark LSU–Woodside jersey patch deal. They break down how Playfly helped create and define a brand-new asset in college athletics, the strategy and challenges behind bringing it to life, and what this breakthrough means for the future of sponsorship and revenue innovation across the industry.
Duration:00:18:19
JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill
2/2/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on owning the late-night window as a conference-level brand strategy, conference-wide jersey patches as a scaled commercial asset, collective bargaining as the only structural path to cost control, and more.
Duration:00:43:57
Playmakers: Introducing Chris Marinak, Playfly President
1/28/2026
In this episode, Craig Sloan, Playfly CEO, introduces Chris Marinak, newly minted Playfly President. Marinak talks about what attracted him most about the opportunity at Playfly, how we plans to apply his experience, and where he sees the industry going in the future.
Duration:00:26:56
JohnWallStreet Presents: Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris
1/14/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on structural strength in a volatile era, the Ivy's 'undertapped' revenue potential, converting engagement data into reach, durable rights economics, and more.
Duration:00:40:59
JohnWallStreet Presents: University of Kansas Director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor Travis Goff
1/7/2026
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with The University of Kansas Director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor Travis Goff.
In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on pivoting away from donor extraction and toward diversified commercial fulfillment, reducing stadium capacity and increasing per-seat yield, building a year-round economic engine around a seasonal asset, and more.
Duration:00:41:43
JohnWallStreet Presents: Wake Forest University Director of Athletics John Currie
12/3/2025
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Wake Forest University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on the benefits of a 100-acre, $215mm mixed-use development project, meeting changing donor expectations, the ACC's new media rev-share model, and more.
Duration:00:51:13
JohnWallStreet Presents: University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Allen Greene
11/12/2025
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Allen Greene. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on deepening relationships with donors and sponsors, the prospect of PE in college sports, Pitt's off-campus home, and more.
Duration:00:47:07
Playmakers: Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment
11/11/2025
Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, joined Craig Sloan for an inside look at how one of the industry's most innovative organizations is redefining what it means to be a modern sports company. From MSE's $800M Capital One Arena renovation to a new streaming alliance with ViewLift, Zach shares how innovation, fan experience, and direct-to-consumer strategy are shaping the future of sports and entertainment.
Duration:00:32:07
JohnWallStreet Presents: American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti
11/5/2025
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on rebranding the American Conference, the launch of American Rise Ventures, expanding the college sports pie, and more.
Duration:00:44:40
Playfly Fanscore: The Acceleration of Owned IP Events
10/29/2025
In a sports ecosystem crowded with owned IP, events that differentiate themselves will create opportunities and enable operators to turn storytelling and fan passion into scalable revenue. The next three years will be defined by organizations that not only participate in owned IP events but own the narrative around them, and Playfly is already operating and monetizing in this space.
Duration:00:13:22
JohnWallStreet Presents: Maryland AD Jim Smith on Unlocking Revenue Growth, Professionalizing the Business, and Maximizing Income Earning Opportunities with Facilities
10/13/2025
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Maryland Athletic Director Jim Smith. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on Unlocking Revenue Growth, Professionalizing the Business, and Maximizing Income Earning Opportunities with Facilities and more.
Duration:00:46:18
Playfly Fanscore: Reframing the Local Sports Opportunity
10/9/2025
Live local sports are entering a new era. While changing media distribution models are giving some advertisers cold feet, the value of local sports is unchanged. In fact, new distribution models, paired with technological innovations in live broadcasts, are creating a unique opportunity for advertisers to reach the most valuable audiences. At a time when ROI is difficult to achieve due to marketplace saturation, live local sports provide a unique opportunity to drive impact.
Duration:00:13:26
JohnWallStreet Presents: Baylor’s Mack Rhoades, Jovan Overshown on Raising Ticket Prices, New Premium Experiences, and Finding New Dollars & Fans
9/22/2025
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus –a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics– JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Baylor University Vice President & Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades and Deputy AD & Chief Operating Officer Jovan Overshown.
In this 40-minute deep-dive conversation, Baylor Athletics’ leadership opens up on raising ticket prices, new premium spaces and experiences, finding new dollars and fans, and much more.
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Duration:00:40:25