The Joe Pomp Show

Inside The New York Times Business Model: How Bundling Saved Journalism

While many of the world's largest news organizations struggle financially, the New York Times' stock is up more than 175% from its 2022 low. Today's podcast explains why.

Could Mark Cuban Really Buy Back the Mavericks?

Miriam Adelson has spent nearly $3 billion attempting to legalize casino gambling in Texas. But with lawmakers continuously punting the issue, Mark Cuban may want back in.

Inside the Algorithms Sportsbooks Use to Track Bettors, Limit Winners, and Push Losers to Bet More

Today's podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at how sportsbooks profile bettors in real time, limit winners, and use data, psychology, and incentives to extract more money from losers.

How Netflix Turned Alex Honnold's “Life-or-Death” Climb Into a Calculated Business Bet

There has been a lot of talk about how Netflix only paid Alex Honnold ~$500,000 for his free solo of Taipei 101. But the real story is why Netflix even felt comfortable enough to air it in the first place. Todays podcast breaks down the details.

Sphere Entertainment’s New Playbook: Smaller Venues, Less Risk, Bigger Returns Sphere Entertainment’s New Playbook: Smaller Venues, Less Risk, Bigger Returns

The $2.3 billion Las Vegas Sphere looked like a financial disaster at first glance, but a deeper look reveals why smaller venues may be the key to making the entire model work.