Why Sport Has ‘NEVER MATTERED MORE’: Caitlin Clark, LIV Golf & Alcaraz V Sinner

Welcome to This Sporting Planet, the world's view of sport! ?

The world of sport is evolving at an unprecedented, accelerating pace due to the massive technological effect of smartphones, AI, and the ascent of streaming ?

Former ESPN digital and media executive John Kosner joins the podcast for a discussion with Todd around the "State of Sport," analysing the forces reshaping the game for athletes, leagues, and fans ?

In this episode, you'll hear John Kosner discuss:

- Why sport is more popular and important than ever, serving as the only truly unifying, live content in a fragmented media landscape ?

- The dramatic growth of player empowerment, where athletes' social media followings often surpass those of their teams and leagues ?

- The revolution in women's sport, including the "galvanizing" breakthrough of stars like Caitlin Clark ?

- The challenge for new tournaments and leagues like LIV Golf and the Six Kings Slam to replicate the context and meaning of traditional major events for fans ?️?

- The crucial role of broadcasters to protect the integrity of the game and serve as a reliable source of information in the age of media fragmentation ?️

00:00 - Introduction: The Unprecedented Pace of Change in Sport
01:13 - The State of Sport: Why It's Never Mattered More
01:44 - Player Power: Athletes vs. Leagues on Social Media
03:20 - Is Sport Really Recession Proof?
04:44 - The Positives and Negatives of Athlete Power
06:45 - Are New Leagues Like LIV Golf and The Six Kings Slam Prepared?
07:27 - The Importance of Context and the Big Events
09:01 - Broadcaster's Responsibility in a Fragmented Media World
11:17 - The Growth of Women's Sports
12:14 - Caitlin Clark's Unprecedented Draw
14:11 - Shrinking Attention Spans vs. Rising TV Ratings
16:14 - The Future of Broadcast: Multiple Feeds and Influencer Channels
18:00 - Career Bedrocks: John Kosner's Lessons for the Next Generation
19:25 - The #1 Rule for Success: Investing in Relationships