After months of being shut down, gyms in New York have a timeline for reopening. Retro Fitness CEO Andrew Alfano wasn't even a year into the top job when Covid-19 ravaged the economy and shuttered his franchises. He tells Jason Kelly, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch about the demand for fitness centers, the biggest hurdles to reopening, and the attention the pandemic has brought to health and wellness.

After months of being shut down, gyms in New York have a timeline for reopening. Retro Fitness CEO Andrew Alfano wasn't even a year into the top job when Covid-19 ravaged the economy and shuttered his franchises. He tells Jason Kelly, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch about the demand for fitness centers, the biggest hurdles to reopening, and the attention the pandemic has brought to health and wellness.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.

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Retro Fitness CEO on the Hurdles to Get Back to the Gym

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Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Willliams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Senior Radio Producer Sebastian Escobar chats his converation with WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair as she prepares for Wrestlemania.

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, on how he championed the development of T-Mobile Arena and Las Vegas’ growth as a sports city.

Lou DiBella, Managing Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, on the Double A minor league baseball team's newest ballpark and growth in minor league sports. 

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Willliams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Senior Radio Producer Sebastian Escobar chats his converation with WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair as she prepares for Wrestlemania. Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, on how he championed the development of T-Mobile Arena and Las Vegas&rsquo; growth as a sports city. Lou DiBella, Managing Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, on the Double A minor league baseball team's newest ballpark and growth in minor league sports.&nbsp;

WrestleMania, Las Vegas as Sports City, Richmond Flying Squirrels

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Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

New York City Football Club CEO Brad Sims speaks with Vanessa Padermo.

They discussed his thoughts on the World Cup.

Brad also talked about new developments for his team’s upcoming brand new stadium.

On this episode, we also hear from:

- Ann Liguori, Award-winning sports broadcaster and host of Talking Golf, on The Masters.

- Randall Williams, Bloomberg US Sports Business Reporter, on women’s basketball and what we should be looking out for ahead of the WNBA draft on Monday

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. New York City Football Club CEO Brad Sims speaks with Vanessa Padermo. They discussed his thoughts on the World Cup.
Brad also talked about new developments for his team&rsquo;s upcoming brand new stadium. On this episode, we also hear from: - Ann Liguori, Award-winning sports broadcaster and host of Talking Golf, on The Masters. - Randall Williams, Bloomberg US Sports Business Reporter, on women&rsquo;s basketball and what we should be looking out for ahead of the WNBA draft on Monday

New York City FC CEO Brad Sims on the World Cup

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Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks with host Vanessa Padermo.

They discussed her thoughts on this year’s March Madness tournament.

Val also talked about UConn men’s and women’s basketball and how she hopes to see a double national title. 

On this episode, we also hear from:

- Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire owner, on the WNBA and a new collective bargaining agreement.

- Korey Dropkin, Olympic Silver medalist and Nic Sulsky, founder of the Rock League, on the winter Olympics and about how to grow the sport of curling.

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks with host Vanessa Padermo. They discussed her thoughts on this year&rsquo;s March Madness tournament.
Val also talked about UConn men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s basketball and how she hopes to see a double national title. On this episode, we also hear from: - Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire owner, on the WNBA and a new collective bargaining agreement. - Korey Dropkin, Olympic Silver medalist and Nic Sulsky, founder of the Rock League, on the winter Olympics and about how to grow the sport of curling.

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman on March Madness and UConn Basketball

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Retro Fitness CEO on the Hurdles to Get Back to the Gym

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