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The Sport Market

The Sport Market is all about the bulls and bears of sport business. Hosted by nationally-recognized sport business commentator and marketing communications executive Tom Mayenknecht, The Sport Market goes to the dollars and cents behind the scenes to discuss the sport business stories that matter most to fans. It’s about everything from sport management and sport broadcast to sport law and sport marketing, digging deep on franchise valuations, the hottest-selling merchandise and apparel and the best stadiums and arenas in North America and around the world. Follow the money!

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    The Sport Market, Hour 4: July 4

    In hour 4, Tom Mayenknecht looks at the local sports headlines with Jon Festinger. Then, Drew Dornan joins to chat about Canada's game against Morocco in the World Cup. After, Steve Ewen joins to go around the BC horn. Lastly, Tom is joined by Zach Clarke to give the closing bell commentary.

  2. 599

    The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: July 4

    It's the Sport Market Pitch, as Tom Mayenknecht presents his weekly sport business proposal.

  3. 598

    The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: July 4

    This week's Buy & Sell panel sees Tom Mayenknecht joined by Jon Festinger, Nico Tsafalas and producer Zach Clarke to debate what we're buying, selling or holding this week on the stock market of sport.

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    The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: July 4

    Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his top 3 biggest sports business stories of the week.

  5. 596

    The Sport Market, Hour 3: July 4

    In hour 3, Tom Mayenknecht continues his discussion of the NHL and MLB with Jon Festinger, before getting into the Buy and Sell panel. This weeks panel includes Jon Festinger, Nico Tsafalas, and Zach Clarke. Their two rounds discuss a myriad of topics such as the World Cup, the Whitecaps, and the Blue Jays future. Then, he ends by throwing you his pitch.

  6. 595

    The Sport Market, Hour 2: July 4

    In hour 2, Tom Mayenknecht previews the Canadian matchup in the World Cup. Then, he looks at some of the other prevailing stories in the World Cup, as well as checking in on some NBA news. Then, Jon Festinger joins to chat about the NHL, MLB, NBA, and World Cup.

  7. 594

    The Sport Market, Hour 1: July 4

    In hour 1, Tom Mayenknecht gets into the podium, with a look at his top 3 sports business stories of the week. After, producer Zach Clarke joins Tom in discussing the changing landscape of the NHL and offer sheets. Then, Ken Richardson joins to chat about what's hot in the world of sports collectibles. Tom ends the show on his power rankings.

  8. 593

    The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: June 27

    This week's Buy & Sell panel sees Tom Mayenknecht joined by Aziz Rajwani, Jon Festinger, Nico Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette to debate what we're buying, selling or holding this week on the stock market of sport, with topics including the Canucks selecting Caleb Malhotra at third overall, which Canadian team came out the best at the NHL Draft, if Canada will advance past South Africa in the FIFA knockout stage, and if the Vancouver Whitecaps are closer or further away from staying in Vancouver than they were before the World Cup began.

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    The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: June 27

    Tom Mayenknecht throws out this week's Sport Market pitch, with input from Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani. This week's sport business proposal is aimed at FIFA World Cup organizers and the message is simple: while it may have been controversial to spread the hosting duties across three different countries, this kind of shared load needs to be the new normal for the tournament going forward.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 4: June 27

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom talks with former Canada MNT player David Norman ahead of an historic match-up on Sunday with Canada facing South Africa. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the program to talk how Vancouver fared at the NHL Draft as well as Canada's showing thus far at the FIFA World Cup. Next, it's time to go around the horn in the wild world of BC sports with Province Sports scribe Steve Ewen. And we finish out strong with closing bell commentary from Samantha Chang of the Broadscast.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 3: June 27

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom is joined by Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports & Games to talk the impact of the FIFA World Cup as well as the NHL Draft on the sports merchandise markets. Then, he's joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette for this week's Buy & Sell Panel, debating what we're buying, selling or holding this week on the stock market of sport, with topics including if Caleb Malhotra was the right choice for the Canucks at 3rd overall, which Canadian team had the best haul at the 2026 NHL Draft, if Canada will beat South Africa in the World Cup, and if the Whitecaps are closer or further away from staying in Vancouver than they were before the World Cup began. And we close out the hour with the Sport Market Pitch, as Tom makes the case that countries sharing the World Cup hosting duties should become the norm going forward.

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    The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: June 27

    Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his top 3 biggest sports business stories of the week.

  13. 588

    The Sport Market, Hour 2: June 27

    In hour 2, Tom Mayenknecht gets into his Bulls and Bears, the biggest winners and losers in sports. Then, Rick Horrow joins to discuss the NHL draft, the NBA draft, and the future of the MLB and WNBA. After, he talks about Jesse Marsch and a huge game for the Canadian Men's national soccer team.

  14. 587

    The Sport Market, Hour 1: June 27

    In hour 1, Tom Mayenknecht gets into his opening bell commentary, and runs his Podium, with a look at the top 3 sports business stories of the week. After, Steve McAllister from Gaming News Canada joins to discuss MLB potentially banning prop betting. Then, Tom explores the NHL draft, before ending on his Power Rankings.

  15. 586

    The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: June 20

    It's the Sport Market Pitch, as Tom Mayenknecht presents his weekly sport business proposal.

  16. 585

    The Sport Market, Hour 4: June 20

    In hour 4, Tom Mayenknecht throws you the Sport Market Pitch. Then, Joey Kenward joins to chat about the NHL draft, and the Goldeneyes top selection. After, Steve Ewen joins to discuss the World Cup and the success for Canada. Producer Zach Clarke joins Tom in giving the closing bell commentary.

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    The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: June 20

    Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Zach Clarke for this week's edition of the Buy & Sell panel, as we debate what we're buying, selling and holding this week on the Stock Market of sport.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 3: June 20

    In hour 3, Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Patrick Dorman, former member of the Canadian Men's National soccer team. Then, it's the buy and sell panel with Aziz Rajwani, Jon Festinger, Nico Tsafalas, and producer Zach Clarke. Lastly, Tom ends with the Comedy of Sport.

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    The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: June 20

    Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen tees off on the week's big sports stories with his lighter-side take on the business of sport, and once again no one is safe from skewering.

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    The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: June 20

    Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his top 3 biggest sports business stories of the week.

  21. 580

    The Sport Market, Hour 2: June 20

    In hour 2, Tom Mayenknecht gets into his podium and Bulls and Bears. Jon Festinger joins to chat about the good, bad, and ugly in sports. Dick Zokol breaks down the golfing action from the US Open. The show ends with the Comedy of Sport.

  22. 579

    The Sport Market, Hour 1: June 20

    In hour 1, Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his podium with a look at the 3 biggest stories in sports. After, Rick Horrow joins to discuss the World Cup, and the NHL finals. Then, Ken Richardson joins to look at the biggest news in sports collectibles. Lastly, Tom rolls out his power rankings, and ends on the Comedy of Sport.

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    The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: June 13

    Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette for this week's edition of the Buy & Sell panel, as we debate what we're buying, selling and holding this week on the Stock Market of sport. This week's topics include who's had the better playoffs in totality between the NBA and NHL, and who will ultimately walk away as winners of the Larry O'Brien, Stanley Cup, and FIFA World Cup trophies this year.

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    The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: June 13

    On this week's Sport Market Pitch presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits, Tom Mayenknecht throws out a sport business proposal aimed at the CFL commissioner Stu Johnson encouraging the league to plow ahead with expansion into Atlantic Canada and the Maritimes.

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    The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: June 13

    Tom Mayenknecht breaks down the top three sport business stories of the week on the latest edition the Sport Market Podium, with topics this week including a pair of non-traditional hockey markets in the Stanley Cup Finals, ABC enjoying dominant TV ratings with both the NHL and NBA Finals, and soccer fever gripping the nation as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway across North America.

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    Class is in session with "The Sport Professor" Rick Horrow: June 13

    The visiting sport professor at Harvard University, Rick Horrow joins Tom Mayenknecht on the Sport Market to talk about the big sport business stories of the week, which this week include the New York Knicks' historic comeback in the NBA Final, a back-and-forth Stanley Cup Final, and excitement on the pitch across the continent as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.

  27. 574

    Around the Horn with Steve Ewen: June 13

    Province Sports scribe Steve Ewen joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to go around the horn in the world of BC sports, with topics ranging from the Canucks' latest AGM hiring, the BC Lions' 2026 outlook as they begin a new season against Saskatchewan, and the impact of hosting the World Cup in Vancouver.

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    Kenward: Canada's World Cup games bring a tidal wave of passion

    Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins Tom Mayenknecht on the Sport Market to discuss a shockingly entertaining Stanley Cup Final, and the sudden onset of hype and emotion around hosting the World Cup now that the games have begun.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 4: June 13

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani in this week's edition of Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the program to talk the Stanley Cup Final, the latest around the Canucks, and the emotional overwhelm of seeing Canada play in a World Cup game on home soil. Next, it's time to go around the horn in BC sports with Province Sports scribe Steve Ewen. And we finish out strong with Closing Bell commentary from producer Justin Morissette.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 3: June 13

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom is joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette to discuss what we're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport, where topics include which league has had the better playoffs this year between the NBA and NHL, who will win the Larry O'B this year, who will lift Lord Stanley's mug, and who will walk away holding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And the CFL takes center stage in this week's Sport Market Pitch proposal to close out the hour.

  31. 570

    The Sport Market, Hour 2: June 13

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom chats with Sport Market producer Justin Morissette about the big stories of the week in our fast podium before breaking down the biggest winners and losers of the week that was in the Bulls & Bears. Then, lawyer, professor and former sports executive Jon Festinger joins the show to discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly this week in the business of sport.

  32. 569

    The Sport Market, Hour 1: June 13

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom breaks down the top three sport business stories of the week in a Sport Market Podium that skews heavy on the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Final, and the FIFA World Cup. Then, "The Sport Professor" Rick Horrow joins the show to weigh in on a pair of generationally great championship series, and our collectibles guru Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports & Games lets us know how the playoffs are impacting the memorabilia market. And we finish the hour with the latest Sport Market Power Rankings.

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    The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: June 6

    In our weekly Buy & Sell panel, host Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette to discuss what we're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport. This week's topics include who will win the 2026 Stanley Cup, NBA Finals and Grey Cup, as well as who's had the better off-season thus far between the Maple Leafs and Canucks.

  34. 567

    The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: June 6

    Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen tees off on the week's big sports stories with his lighter-side take on the business of sport, and once again no one is safe from skewering.

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    Class is in session with "The Sport Professor" Rick Horrow: June 6

    Sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Harvard University's "Sport Professor" Rick Horrow to talk the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Final, the upcoming FIFA World Cup and more.

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    The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: June 6

    Sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht throws out this week's Sport Market Pitch, aimed directly at MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

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    The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: June 6

    Tom Mayenknecht breaks down the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's Sport Market Podium, with topics including huge TV ratings for the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, Steph Curry inking a brand deal with an unlikely apparel partner, and the Chicago Bears beginning the process to move to Indiana.

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    Around the Horn with Steve Ewen: June 6

    Tom Mayenknecht is joined by Province Sports scribe Steve Ewen to go around the horn in the world of BC sports, with topics ranging from Manny Malhotra being named new coach of the Canucks to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 4: June 6

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom looks through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Aziz Rajwani and Jon Festinger in this week's Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the show to discuss a big week off the ice for the Vancouver Canucks. Next, we go around the horn in the wild world of BC sports with Province Sports scribe Steve Ewen. And we finish out strong with Closing Bell commentary from Sport Market producer Justin Morissette.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 3: June 6

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom is joined by Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Nico Tsafalas and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette for this week's Buy & Sell Panel, with topics including who we're buying as winners of the Stanley Cup, NBA Finals, and Grey Cup this year, as well as who's had the better off-season so far between the Canucks and Maple Leafs. And we finish the hour with a MLS-focused edition of the Sport Market Pitch.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 2: June 6

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom recaps the top three sport business stories of the week in our Fast Podium, before diving into the Bulls & Bears, which this week includes MLS's treatment of the Vancouver market. Next, Tom is joined by Jon Festinger for a look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly practices this week in the business of sport.

  42. 559

    The Sport Market, Hour 1: June 6

    Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom breaks down the top three sport business stories of the week on the latest edition of the Sport Market podium, which this week includes huge TV ratings for the NBA and NHL Finals, Steph Curry taking his brand rights to an unlikely bidder, and the Chicago Bears potentially beginning the process to move to Indiana. Then, he chats with "The Sport Professor" Rick Horrow to pick his brain on the week's big stories, and measure the temperate ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After that, our merchandise guru Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports & Games gives us the latest on how playoff outcomes are impacting the collectibles market. And we close out the hour with the Sport Market Power Rankings.

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    Dr. John Ogrodniczuk on the importance of Mikey's Run

    Dr. John Ogrodniczuk of Heads Up Guys joins to discuss the importance of Men's mental health in BC, and informs listeners on Mikey's Run happening soon.

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    The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: May 30

    It's the Sport Market Pitch, as Tom Mayenknecht presents his weekly sport business proposal.

  45. 556

    The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: May 30

    Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers up his lighter side take on the wild world of sport, as he laughs at the NHL playoffs, hockey cards, the Blue Jays, the Stanley Cup, and more!

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    The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: May 30

    The Sport Market's Buy & Sell panel, this week comprised of host Tom Mayenknecht along with panelists Aziz Rajwani and producer Zach Clarke, as the guys debate what they're buying, selling or holding on the stock market of sport.

  47. 554

    The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: May 30

    Tom Mayenknecht rolls out his top 3 biggest sports business stories of the week.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 4: May 30

    In hour 4, Tom Mayenknecht is joined by John Ogrodniczuk from Heads Up Guys to chat about Men's mental health in BC. After, Tom looks at local sports with Aziz Rajwani. Then, Joey Kenward joins to discuss the Canucks futures. After, Steve Ewen joins to go around the BC Horn. Tom ends with the closing bell commentary.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 3: May 30

    In hour 3, Tom Mayenknecht chats Canucks, Whitecaps, and BC Lions off the top. Then, it's the Buy and Sell panel as Aziz Rajwani and producer Zach Clarke join Tom in debating several sporting topics. After, Tom throws the listener his pitch, before ending on the Comedy of Sport.

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    The Sport Market, Hour 2: May 30

    In hour 2, Tom Mayenknecht recaps his podium, before looking at the Bulls and Bears of the week. After, Drew Dorweiler joins to chat about the highest value franchises in sports. After, Steve McAllister joins to chat about the betting scene in sports. Producer Zach Clarke gives a tennis update. Lastly, Tom ends on the Comedy of Sport.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Sport Market is all about the bulls and bears of sport business. Hosted by nationally-recognized sport business commentator and marketing communications executive Tom Mayenknecht, The Sport Market goes to the dollars and cents behind the scenes to discuss the sport business stories that matter most to fans. It’s about everything from sport management and sport broadcast to sport law and sport marketing, digging deep on franchise valuations, the hottest-selling merchandise and apparel and the best stadiums and arenas in North America and around the world. Follow the money!

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