Check the Testosterone is Eisner’s Team-Buying Advice

Former Disney Chief Executive Officer Michael Eisner joins Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his pursuit and eventual ownership of English lower division soccer team Portsmouth. Eisner talks about the pitfalls of pro sports team ownership and what advice he would give a prospective owner of an English football club at any level. Eisner also talks today’s broadcast environment, including the value proposition of professional sports. He also talks about the migration of sports, and whether technology companies like Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google will be serious bidders for pro sports rights. He also touches on the global growth of esports.Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams Producer: Bob BraggSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.