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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!
Bye Bye Arizona
In our first hour of the show, Tom gives his thoughts on the news surrounding the Arizona Coyotes and how they're soon to call Salt Lake City their new home. Plus Ken Richardson and Hot Stuff!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4513/04/2024
Another Massive Win For The Warriors
In the final hour of the show, Tom is joined by Steve Ewen to take us Around The Horn in the world of local Vancouver sports. Then Samantha Chang closes us out by talking some Canucks and some Caitlin Clarke.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
44:2706/04/2024
First Round Predictions
In hour three of the show, our Buy & Sell Panel discusses who the Canucks could face off against in the first round of the postseason. Plus, which American hockey team is more Canadian? Pittsburgh or Dallas?This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:5506/04/2024
Phoenix to Arizona, Then Back To Phoenix
In Hour Two of the show, after Tom revisits The Podium, he goes through his Bulls & Bears of sports business. Then Jon Festinger returns and helps to discuss the current situation surrounding the Arizona Coyotes and their upcoming bid for land to build a new arena on.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:3306/04/2024
The Year Of Women In Sports
In our first hour of the show, Tom lays out The Sport Market Podium, which is headlined by the incredible viewership numbers throughout the Women's March Madness NCAA games. Plus Ken Richardson and Rick Horrow!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:5806/04/2024
The Warriors Still Believe
In our final hour of the show, after another edition of Weekend Extra with Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani, Tom discusses with Producer Tino Fera what the remainder of the NLL season looks like for the Vancouver Warriors. Plus Around The Horn with Steve Ewen, followed by our Closing Bell with Samantha Chang.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4330/03/2024
The Idea Of An NHL 'Play-In' Round
In our third hour of the show, our Buy & Sell Panel, featuring Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, Tom Mayenknecht and Producer Tino Fera, toss around the idea of switching up the format of the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4330/03/2024
We Need To Talk About The Jontay Porter Situation
In hour two after we revisit The Podium, Tom discusses the wild NBA/gambling allegations that are unfolding around Jontay Porter. Then, it's The Good, The Bad & The Ugly with Jon Festinger.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:3530/03/2024
Baseball Is Back, Baby!
The first hour of the show is heavily dominated with baseball talk during the opening week of the 2024 MLB season. Rob Longley joins the show to chat some Blue Jays and preview season expectations.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:4530/03/2024
Mark Kirton's Story
In our final hour of the show, we're privileged to be joined by former NHLer Mark Kirton, where he shares his story with ALS and the initiatives around the sports world surrounding the disease. Plus Steve Ewen and Samantha Chang chat some Canucks ahead of their matchup against the Calgary Flames.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:3923/03/2024
Do You Even Want The Presidents Trophy?
Our third hour sees the Buy & Sell Panel get back together to discuss the final stretch of the NHL's regular season.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:4123/03/2024
Checking In On The Group Of Seven
In our second hour, after a revisit of The Sport Market Podium, Tom lays out his Bulls & Bears. Then Jon Festinger joins the show to discuss his Good, Bad & Ugly as well as a check in with the seven Canadian hockey franchises in the NHL.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:3923/03/2024
We Need To Talk About Ohtani
Our first hour of the show is heavily dominated by the unfortunate storyline that follows Shohei Ohtani and this sports gambling fiasco. Steve McAllister joins to share his thoughts as well. This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:3723/03/2024
A Massive Win For The Warriors
Our fourth hour of the show includes another edition of Weekend Extra before visit with Steve Ewen of The Province.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:4016/03/2024
Rising Prices For The Stanley Cup Playoffs
During our third hour, Tom (joined by Jon Festinger) discuss the upcoming rise of ticket prices as we approach the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then our Buy & Sell Panel get's back together to toss around this weeks topics.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
44:1116/03/2024
Atlanta Again?
In our second hour, after we revisit The Podium and Power Rankings, Drew Dorweiler of IJW joins the show to discuss the possible upcoming expansion in the NHL following Anson Carter's expressed interest in bringing a team back to Atlanta. Plus The Good, The Bad & The Ugly with Jon Festinger.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:3916/03/2024
The Chicago Bears Are Doing It Right
In Hour One of the show Tom rolls out the red carpet for The Sports Prof. Rick Horrow, after taking a look at our Podium and Opening Bell Commentary. Ken Richardson joins the show for another edition of Hot Stuff. And then we'll close out with The Power Rankings.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:4716/03/2024
Recapping The Canucks' Trade Deadline
Our final hour of the show is dominated by Canucks chatter, where we recap their trade deadline. Plus a visit from Samantha Chang and Steve Ewen.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
44:0109/03/2024
A Visit With Don Taylor
Our third hour is heavily highlighted by BC sports broadcasting legend, Don Taylor, ahead of his induction into the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame. Plus our Buy & Sell Panel get back together.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
44:0109/03/2024
Michael Jordan's Riches
Our second hour continues to highlight the Sport Market Movie Awards. Plus a visit with Jon Festinger for another edition of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:2909/03/2024
The Sport Market Movie Awards
It's one of Tom's favourite shows of the year! The Sport Market Movie Awards where we visit the top sports movies from the past year. Plus we'll visit the Podium, The Billion Dollar Club with Rick Horrow, Hot Stuff with Ken Richardson, and our Power Rankings following the NHL's trade deadline.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
43:4409/03/2024
Who Is The Canucks' Biggest Rival?
In our fourth and final hour of the show, we discuss and try to figure out who is the biggest rival, in present day, of the Vancouver Canucks, ahead of the rematch of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. Plus Steve Ewen and Samantha Chang!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
44:3724/02/2024
Welcome Back To The NLL, Ottawa
Our third hour is highlighted by the GM of the soon to be Ottawa Black Bears, Rich Lisk, a few days following the announcement of the New York Riptide being relocated to Ontario.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4024/02/2024
Rugby Sevens Live From BC Place
Gareth Rees joins the show for the second straight week, this time live on location at BC Place - where the Rugby Sevens event is happening all weekend long. Then Jon Festinger joins for The Good, The Bad & The Ugly before checking in with the Group Of Seven.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4624/02/2024
The NFL Salary Cap Is Skyrocketing
In our opening hour of the show, Tom lays out the Sport Market Podium which is headlined by the massive increase to the salary cap in the NFL. Rick Horrow joins to talk Billion Dollar Club. Then Ken Richardson and the Power Rankings.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4824/02/2024
Burnaby Sports Hall Inductions
In our final hour of the show, David Boroevich of the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame joins to discuss the upcoming inductions, including local broadcasting legend Don Taylor.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4017/02/2024
Gareth Rees On Canada Rugby Sevens
In our third hour of the show, Gareth Rees joins the show to preview the Canada Rugby Sevens event happening next weekend at BC Place.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4617/02/2024
Darryl Sittler Says Hello
During our second hour of the show, after Tom lays out his Bulls & Bears, we play part of an interview from this weekends Pastime Radio with former Toronto Maple Leaf: Darryl Sittler. Then The Good, The Bad & The Ugly with Jon Festinger.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4417/02/2024
More Views Than The Moon Landing
In our first hour of the show, Tom recaps what ended up being the most viewed television event in history: Super Bowl LVIII. We'll also talk about the record breaking numbers in the PWHL and the NCAA with Caitlin Clark. Rick Horrow stops by following another edition of The Billion Dollar Club. And then Ken Richardson from Pastime Sports and Games.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:3917/02/2024
Purdy vs Mahomes
To close out our weekend, Steve Ewen of The Province takes us Around The Horn in the world of Vancouver sports, before Samantha Chang wraps us up be recapping the Canucks' start to their current road trip.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4811/02/2024
Canucks Hockey Is Cool Again
For our third hour of the show, after we recap the Canucks' loss to the Red Wings, it's the return of our Buy & Sell Panel featuring Tom Mayenknecht, Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani and Producer Tino Fera. Plus The Pitch!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
44:1211/02/2024
Greg Bishop Returns
In our second hour of the show, after Tom lays out The Sport Market Podium, we are visited once again by Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated, where he lays out some of the biggest headlines revolving around The Super Bowl. Then Jon Festinger joins for another edition of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:5210/02/2024
A Visit With The Sports Prof.
In our first hour of the show, after Tom kicks things off with the Opening Bell Commentary, Rick Horrow joins the show to chat about all things Super Bowl. Then Ken Richardson stops by to discuss the latest and greatest in collectibles. Plus The Billion Dollar Club and Hot Stuff!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
44:0310/02/2024
Vancouver Canucks Win The Weekend
In our final hour of the show, Tom recaps the NHL's All Star Weekend with Steve Ewen and Samantha Chang. Plus Weekend Extra with Sun Sports!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
44:2904/02/2024
All Star Weekend Recap
In our third hour of the show, after Tom recaps the 2024 NHL All Star Weekend, our Buy & Sell Panel, featuring Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani and Producer Tino Fera, gets back together. Then Tom throws out his Pitch!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:5304/02/2024
$3B Investment To The PGA
In our second hour, after Tom lays out his Bulls & Bears, former PGA Tour player Dick Zokol joins to discuss the $3B investment into the PGA from Strategic Partners Group and what it means for the future. Then Allison Sandmeyer of Women And Sport Canada chats about the current status of women's professional sport. To wrap things up, it's The Good, The Bad & The Ugly with Jon Festinger.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:5203/02/2024
NHL Gets Back To Best On Best
In our opening hour of the show, Tom chats about the NHL's return to Olympic action in 2026 and all things All Star Weekend with Rick Horrow. Then Ken Richardson joins the show to help explain the situation surrounding the found 1979/80 case of O Pee Chee hockey cards, valuing at over $2B.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
44:0403/02/2024
Around The Horn w/ Steve Ewen!
In our final hour, we kick things off with Weekend Extra with Aziz Rajwani. Then, after we revisit our interview with Greg Bishop, Steve Ewen joins the show for another edition of Around The Horn.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4527/01/2024
NFL Conference Championship Predictions
In hour three of the program, our Buy & Sell Panel, featuring Tom Mayenknecht, Aziz Rajwani and Producer Tino Fera, come together to discuss the Edmonton Oilers, NFL predictions and more. Plus The Pitch!This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4727/01/2024
The Continued Rise Of Sports Gambling
In our second hour of the show, after revisiting The Podium, Steve McAllister of Gaming News Canada joins to discuss sports gambling numbers - especially in the NFL. Ken Richardson stops by for Hot Stuff, discussing Connor Bedard, Caitlin Clarke and Tom Brady.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
44:3427/01/2024
Greg Bishop's Sports Illustrated Memories
Our opening hour is heavily dominated by Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated, where he sits down with Tom to recap some of his finest memories of his time with Sports Illustrated. Plus The Podium, Power Rankings and Comedy Of Sport.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:3827/01/2024
Francesco Aquilini's Improved Press Conference
We close out our weekend with The Pitch and Weekend Extra featuring Aziz Rajwani. Then we go around the horn with Steve Ewen to discuss everything surrounding each of the local, Vancouver based teams. And to finish up the show, Samantha Chang stops by to discuss the three year extension of Jim Rutherford.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4920/01/2024
Hockey Day From Victoria!
In Hour Three we're pleased to have Keith Wells of Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission on the show to discuss Hockey Day in Canada, taking place in Victoria, BC. Then, it's The Buy & Sell Panel with Tom Mayenknecht, Aziz Rajwani, and Producer Tino Fera.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4820/01/2024
TaylorMade For Tiger
In our second hour, Canadian PGA Tour legend, Richard Zokol joins the show to chat about the news that Tiger Woods may have a new line with TaylorMade, following his departure from Nike Golf. Then Drew Dorweiler talks NFL heading into another weekend of games.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:4720/01/2024
Goodbye Sports Illustrated
In our first hour, Tom lays out the Sport Market Podium, which is heavily dominated by the potential upcoming shutdown of Sports Illustrated. Rick Horrow stops by for his weekly edition of The Billion Dollar Club.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
43:3820/01/2024
Zokol: “Tiger won’t play much but there’s a lot to consider business-wise”
Dick Zokol of Predator Ridge in Kelowna, BC, joined The Sport Market to give his thoughts on the break up between Tiger Woods and Nike.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11:0113/01/2024
Horrow: The Sports Professor talks NFL, Tiger Woods and ESPN
Rick Horrow, the Sports Professor, joined The Sport Market to break down the week’s biggest sport business storylines.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
08:1613/01/2024
The Pitch presented by Chambers Plan: The future is streaming, but the NFL and NBC could have better transitioned their fans and viewers to the Peacock exclusivity this wildcard weekend
In Tom Mayenknecht’s sport business proposal of the week — The Sport Market Pitch presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits — he pitches that the NFL could have handled the Peacock streaming controversy more like they did with Amazon Prime, transitioning their fans and better communicating with them through NBC.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
05:4413/01/2024
Buy & Sell: “Elias Petersson gets the nod but Rick Tocchett merits consideration as ‘MVP’”
Our Buy & Sell Panel presented by Pastime Sports & Games — comprised of Jon Festinger of Chandler, Fogden and Lyman, the UBC Law School and Thomson Rivers University, Aziz Rajwani of the UBC Sauder School of Business and Langara College School of Management, producer Tino Fera and host Tom Mayenknecht of Emblematica Brand Builders — are buying that the Canucks will wind up ahead of the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers this regular season.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
18:4813/01/2024
Power Rankings: Winners of their last five straight, the Buffalo Bills rocket to the top of the Power 5
The Sport Market Power Rankings -- rating the combined franchise strength of sport operations and business operations -- are topped this past week by the $3.7B USD Buffalo Bills (11-6). The rest of the Power 5 rating the hottest franchises in North American professional sport includes the $6.9B Cleveland Browns (11-6), the $3.05B OKC Thunder and the $1.32B Vancouver Canucks and $1.85B Edmonton Oilers.This podcast was produced by Tino Fera.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
03:0713/01/2024