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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 42 MIN

F1 to Apple, ESPN’s John Lasker on DTC and MLB festivities

from The Sports Media Podcast · host Sports Business Journal

On the pod this week, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by SBJ’s Adam Stern for a deep dive into the reported $150 million/yearF1 and Apple media deal -- and what it could mean for ESPN and UFC. The pair also speaks with ESPN’s head of direct-to-consumer John Lasker around the company’s upcoming DTC service and the growth of ESPN+. Lastly, they break down Home Run Derby and MLB Draft numbers, as well as the reception for the new “Swing Off” at the MLB All-Star game.1:31 F1 TO APPLE?12:38 THIS WEEK IN SPORTS MEDIA22:20 JOHN LASKER INTERVIEW38:02 QUICK HITTERS  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On the pod this week, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by SBJ’s Adam Stern for a deep dive into the reported $150 million/year F1 and Apple media deal -- and what it could mean for ESPN and UFC. The pair also speaks with ESPN’s head of direct-to-consumer John Lasker around the company’s upcoming DTC service and the growth of ESPN+. Lastly, they break down Home Run Derby and MLB Draft numbers, as well as the reception for the new “Swing Off” at the MLB All-Star game. 1:31 F1 TO APPLE? 12:38 THIS WEEK IN SPORTS MEDIA 22:20 JOHN LASKER INTERVIEW 38:02 QUICK HITTERS

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