Episode
The Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
48:03
Published: Fri Mar 31 2023
Description
Meadowlark Media CEO John Skipper and Nothing Personal's David Samson are back with another episode! David is now part of the Meadowlark Media family! We start today off with MLB Opening Day! The new rules are here — what does this mean for the game speed and the TV product? (3:55) What is going on with MLB TV rights deals? We discuss the situation with Diamond Sports and its VERY delayed payment for its San Diego Padres deal. Will this fight with MLB end soon? (9:25) The YES Network announced it is starting a subscription service for the Yankees, Nets, and Liberty. Is this a smart move? What does this business plan look like? Is this the future of sports streaming? (23:15) The success of the WBC internationally is a big moment for the future rights of the competition. Everyone is claiming success. What’s next? (35:55) ESPN Layoffs are here. It’s happening. Disney is looking to cut costs and says everything, and everyone, is on the table. (42:45) Are you buying into the XFL or USFL? Does it benefit the NFL at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapters
David Samson welcomes John Skipper, CEO of Metalark Media, to Nothing Personal with David Samson.
00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
David Samson welcomes John Skipper, CEO of Metalark Media, to Nothing Personal with David Samson. The two talk about their respective backgrounds in sports media and the excitement surrounding the opening of the baseball season.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Negotiations for streaming rights have been ongoing for Major League Baseball (MLB) since post-bankruptcy, wherein the Padres were paid their rights fee after giving up their digital rights to their games.
01:40 - 06:55 (05:14)
Summary
Negotiations for streaming rights have been ongoing for Major League Baseball (MLB) since post-bankruptcy, wherein the Padres were paid their rights fee after giving up their digital rights to their games. MLB is currently the only league holding onto a distinction between streaming and broadcast rights.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The Padres decision to withhold digital rights seems unlikely to offset the financial losses from losing the broadcast.
06:55 - 12:21 (05:26)
Summary
The Padres decision to withhold digital rights seems unlikely to offset the financial losses from losing the broadcast. With a high payroll, they risk a crackdown by Baseball and the Commissioner.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
As pay TV becomes less popular and streaming options for sports viewing become more widespread, fans may have to spend more money to watch all their favorite games.
12:21 - 18:13 (05:52)
Summary
As pay TV becomes less popular and streaming options for sports viewing become more widespread, fans may have to spend more money to watch all their favorite games. Entertainment media companies are facing disruption as they struggle to navigate this changing landscape.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The high cost of streaming services, coupled with the burden of paying for channels that are not being watched, makes it difficult for many people with limited funds to justify the expense.
18:13 - 23:01 (04:47)
Summary
The high cost of streaming services, coupled with the burden of paying for channels that are not being watched, makes it difficult for many people with limited funds to justify the expense. Additionally, the math on subscription costs can be tricky, especially for those who don't take into account all the services they might be paying for.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Miller Lite encourages you to celebrate good moments with their beer, while Dove Men+Care promotes their 72-hour antiperspirant that helps prevent underarm distraction.
23:02 - 26:26 (03:23)
Summary
Miller Lite encourages you to celebrate good moments with their beer, while Dove Men+Care promotes their 72-hour antiperspirant that helps prevent underarm distraction.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The discussion centers on how the business of sports, largely run by the leagues or the teams, is grappling with the exploding media universe and fighting to maintain relevance.
26:26 - 36:24 (09:58)
Summary
The discussion centers on how the business of sports, largely run by the leagues or the teams, is grappling with the exploding media universe and fighting to maintain relevance. Guests share their thoughts on the top demands expected by sports networks in their next rights deal negotiation with the leagues.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Former president of ESPN, and former executive at Disney, George Bodenheimer, speaks about the importance of protecting civil rights and highlights how employees making big salaries are at greater risk of being replaced by someone in a lower salary bracket.
36:24 - 43:10 (06:46)
Summary
Former president of ESPN, and former executive at Disney, George Bodenheimer, speaks about the importance of protecting civil rights and highlights how employees making big salaries are at greater risk of being replaced by someone in a lower salary bracket.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The NFL's position on alternative football leagues such as the USFL and XFL is that it doesn't believe these leagues will help the overall health of the sport, due to the lack of talent and name recognition that would attract viewership and investment.
43:10 - 47:15 (04:05)
Summary
The NFL's position on alternative football leagues such as the USFL and XFL is that it doesn't believe these leagues will help the overall health of the sport, due to the lack of talent and name recognition that would attract viewership and investment. Therefore, they will not invest in these leagues to build a pipeline for developing better players.
EpisodeThe Big Suey: Skipper + Samson
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The NFL is unlikely to invest in owning the XFL teams as they already have a well-established development system through college football.
47:15 - 48:07 (00:51)
Summary
The NFL is unlikely to invest in owning the XFL teams as they already have a well-established development system through college football. However, the XFL could potentially serve as a minor league pipeline to the NFL for individual owners who have the resources to invest.