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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!
Ewen: “Haudenosaunee are so connected to the origins of lacrosse”
Steve Ewen of The Province and the province.com goes around the horn on some of the sport business storylines affecting the NHL Canucks, WHL Vancouver Giants, CFL BC Lions, MLS Whitecaps FC, WHL Giants, NLL Warriors and the High-A Canadians, including the proposal that the Haudenosaunee represent as a special entry at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic 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.
15:3209/12/2023
Opening Bell: We needed more of a Fact Check Friday on social media
Brand marketing executive and sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht of Emblematica Brand Builders and The Sport Market uses his Opening Bell commentary to yearn for higher verification levels and lower anonymity on X in particular and social media in general. That call comes after her another chaotic day on social media during #OhtaniWatch on Friday.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.
03:1009/12/2023
Rolfsen: "The Montreal Canadiens are now charging nearly $200 for an in-game photo with their mascot, Youppi. That's more than they charge for Arber Xhekaj."
n his extended version of The Rolfsen Report: The Comedy of Sport on The Sport Market on the Sportsnet Radio Network, Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen talked Youppi and alternative health: “Doctors have voiced concerns about NY Jets QB Aaron Rodgers returning to play again this season. Okay, but I'm waiting to hear what the shamans think."@vanguyThis 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.
06:5509/12/2023
Ohtani Breaks The Hearts Of Blue Jays Fans
During our final hour of the show, the Shohei Ohtani news finally breaks...and he signs with the LA Dodgers. Steve Ewen drops by for his weekly Around The Horn segment.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.
43:3909/12/2023
Thank You, Christine Sinclair
In our third hour, Tom revisits the incredible career of Christine Sinclair, following here final game earlier this week at Christine Sinclair Place. Then the Buy & Sell Panel discusses more of Ohtani.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.
43:5309/12/2023
Blue Jays vs The World
In our second hour of the show, Tom lays out his Bulls & Bears, centered heavily around the MLB, Shohei Ohtani, and the Toronto Blue Jays. Jon Festinger joins once again for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly where he'll discuss the unique position that the Jays find themselves in, going up against the other heritage brands in the Major Leagues.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.
43:5209/12/2023
Shohei Ohtani Madness Continues
In our first hour, Tom recaps the absolute madness that was December 8, 2023 across social media as everyone continues to speculate where Shohei Ohtani may (or may not) sign. Blue Jays Beat Writer, Rob Longley, joins the show to discuss. Then, fomer PGA Pro Dick Zokol helps break down Jon Rahm moving to LIV Golf. Plus Power Rankings and The 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.
44:2109/12/2023
Andreas: “Connor Bedard is still a boy among men…but he’s already an NHL superstar”
Jeff Andreas of Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops joined The Sport Market to give his impressions of Connor Bedard and the United Center in Chicago. He also acknowledged the heartbreak in Kamloops this week after the deadly car accident at Thomson Rivers University.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.
11:0302/12/2023
Chang: “I was pleasantly surprised with the (Nikita) Zadorov acquisition”
Samantha Chang of Denton’s — the host of the Broadscast — joined The Sport Market to weigh in on the acquisition of Nikita Zadorov by the Vancouver Canucks this week.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.
08:4102/12/2023
May: “We just felt renaming the stadium for a day was the best tribute we could provide”
BC Place general manager Christopher May joined sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to discuss the 24-hour renaming of the stadium as Christine Sinclair Place for her final international friendly.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.
11:1002/12/2023
Opening Bell: Christine Sinclair has defined Canadian soccer for almost a quarter century
Brand marketing executive and sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht of Emblematica Brand Builders and The Sport Market believes Christine Sinclair has been one of the best role models in Canadian sport for more than 23 years. That’s where be goes with his Opening Bell commentary this week.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.
03:0102/12/2023
Horrow: “Parity is one of the drivers of these strong TV ratings in the NFL”
Rick Horrow, the sports professor, joined The Sport Market to weigh in on the major sport business storylines of the past week, including NFL football television ratings, which in some cases are resulting in the best and biggest audiences since 1996.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.
08:3502/12/2023
Buy & Sell: Canucks remain on target to being a divisional playoff team
Our Buy & Sell panel presented by Pastime Sports & Games brings together Jon Festinger of Chandler, Fogden & Lyman, Aziz Rajwani of UBC and Langara College, producer Tino Fera and host of The Sport Market Tom Mayenknecht. They tell us what they’re buying on behalf of the Canucks, BC Lions and the top teams in the NFC of the NFL.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.
18:5502/12/2023
Ewen: “There’s more consumer confidence in the Canucks front office”
Steve Ewen of The Province and the province.com goes around the horn on some of the sport business storylines affecting the NHL Canucks, WHL Vancouver Giants, CFL BC Lions, MLS Whitecaps FC, WHL Giants, NLL Warriors and the High-A Canadians.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.
12:2102/12/2023
Power Rankings: For a fourth consecutive week, the Philadelphia Eagles lead the way in the NFL
With their big Sunday Night Football overtime victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, the 10-1 Philadelphia Eagles — valued at $5.8B USD by Forbes Magazine — remained the hottest franchise in North American professional sport. They top The Sport Market Power Rankings that rate the combined franchise strength of sport operations and business operations, ahead of the 9-3 Dallas Cowboys, 8-3 San Francisco 49ers and 9-3 Baltimore Ravens of the NFL and the Orlando Magic of the NBA, undefeated in their last nine 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.
03:4802/12/2023
Rolfsen : "Oregon and Washington: the Pac-12, like Nic Cage, made its swan song in Las Vegas."
In his extended edition of The Rolfsen Report: The Comedy of Sport on The Sport Market on the Sportsnet Radio Network, Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen invokes Leaving Las Vegas in this week’s fun take on the business 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.
06:4202/12/2023
Expectations for Nikita Zadorov
Our final hour opens with another segment of Weekend Extra with Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani. Later on we're joined by Steve Ewen of The Province for Around The Horn, and Samantha Chang of The Broadscast.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.
43:4102/12/2023
Chris May on Christine Sinclair Place
In our third hour, we open with a chat with the General Manager of BC Place, Chris May, to discuss the upcoming year of events for BC Place, including the honoring of Christine Sinclair by renaming the stadium Christine Sinclair Place for her retirement. Jeff Andreas also stops by to talk Connor Bedard. And then we close out with our Buy & Sell Panel.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.
43:5802/12/2023
A Tribute to Christine Sinclair
It's Hour One of The Sport Market! We open the show with Tom's Opening Bell Commentary, where he pays tribute to Christine Sinclair as she approaches her official retirement. Then, after The Podium, The Sport Prof. Rick Horrow joins the show, followed by Ken Richardson of 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.
44:0802/12/2023
Rolfsen: "Washington's Sam Howell and Titans rookie C.J. Stroud lead the NFL in passing yardage. The only player in the league with more air miles is Travis Kelce."
Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen takes a lighter side look at the business of sport in The Rolfsen Report: The Comedy of Sport. It’s all part of The Sport Market on the Sportsnet Radio Network.@vanguy on Twitter@vanguy75 on InstagramThis 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.
06:3725/11/2023
Power Rankings: For a third straight week, the Philadelphia Eagles are at the top of the charts
With their big Monday Night Football win over the Kansas City Chiefs, the 9-1 Philadelphia Eagles — valued at $5.8B USD by Forbes Magazine — remained the hottest franchise in North American professional sport. They top The Sport Market Power Rankings that rate the combined franchise strength of sport operations and business operations, ahead of the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers of the NFL and the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA.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.
03:3525/11/2023
Ewen: Canucks continue to impress
Steve Ewen of The Province and the province.com goes around the horn on some of the sport business storylines affecting the NHL Canucks, WHL Vancouver Giants, CFL BC Lions, MLS Whitecaps FC, WHL Giants, NLL Warriors and the High-A Canadians.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.
13:2525/11/2023
The Pitch: NHL needs to rethink and revamp its ridiculous social marketing policies
In Tom Mayenknecht’s sport business proposal of the week, The Sport Market host suggests the NHL needs to get its act together on social and cause marketing. It’s unbecoming of the league to be trying to restrict Pride tape and indigenous themed goaltender masks.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.
11:2425/11/2023
Buy & Sell: Canucks are on their way to being a divisional playoff team (top 3 in the Pacific)
Our Buy & Sell panel presented by Pastime Sports & Games brings together Jon Festinger of Chandler, Fogden & Lyman, Aziz Rajwani of UBC and Langara College, producer Tino Fera and host of The Sport Market Tom Mayenknecht.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.
18:0325/11/2023
Bulls & Bears: Football is king this week on both sides of the border
Sport business commentator and brand executive Tom Mayenknecht of The Sport Market and Emblematica Brand Builders rolls out his bulls & bears of sport business…and there’s no bigger winner than football, from the Grey Cup to American Thanksgiving week football.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.
07:5025/11/2023
Horrow: “Amazon won’t let go of the opportunity to stream the Black Friday game”
Rick Horrow, the sports professor, joined The Sport Market to weigh in on the major sport business storylines of the past week, including Black Friday NFL football.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.
09:0425/11/2023
Richardson: “Notable uptick in young women asking about Travis Kelce jerseys”
Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports & Games joined The Sport Market to provide the lowdown on NFL jerseys, Connor Bedard and the NHL’s stance on the Marc-Andre Fleury indigenous themed goalie mask controversy.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.
07:2825/11/2023
Podium: Black Friday football will continue to expand the NFL TV footprint
Sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht rolls out The Sport Market Podium funded by Alpine Credits and Black Friday football is gold, ESPN Sportscenter in the US is silver and the rare in-season coaching change by the Pittsburgh Steelers is bronze.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.
05:2025/11/2023
Opening Bell: NHL is so offside on its social marketing policies
Brand marketing executive and sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht of Emblematica Brand Builders and The Sport Market believes the NHL has shot itself in the foot yet again in its handling of the Marc Andre Fleury indigenous heritage hockey mask controversy Friday.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.
01:5525/11/2023
Steve Ewen LIVE from BC Place
In the final hour of the show, we start of with another edition of Weekend Extra featuring Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani. Then we check with with Steve Ewen of The Province live from BC Place where he'll go around the horn on all of the local Vancouver sports teams.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.
44:2425/11/2023
A Canucks / Kraken rivalry is brewing
In our third hour, Jon Festinger joins Tom Mayenknecht to discuss the status of the NHL and how close the Vancouver Canucks are to having a legitimate rivalry with the Seattle Kraken. The Buy & Sell Panel, featuring Tom, Jon, Aziz Rajwani, and Producer Tino Fera, get's back together. And then to close out the hour, it's 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.
43:3425/11/2023
If the fans want to boo, let them boo
In the second hour of the show, after Tom revisits The Podium, he weighs in on the bizarre scene in the NBA earlier this week when Spurs Head Coach, Gregg Popovich, took to the PA mic to demand that fans stop their booing of Kawhi Leonard. Then it's The Bulls & Bears, The Good The Bad & The Ugly, and Penny Stocks!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.
44:0925/11/2023
The NHL is allergic to a sound social media strategy
In the opening hour of The Sport Market, Tom Mayenknecht discusses the insanity that is the NHL's social strategy, following their insane response to Marc-Andre Fleury's special mask that he had made for Native American Heritage Night. Then The Podium, featuring the firing of Matt Canada, ESPN's Sport Center dominating late night TV ratings, and Black Friday in the NFL. Rick Horrow stops by before another appearance by Ken Richardson.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.
43:5525/11/2023
Kenward: “We’ve been blessed with the very best hockey broadcasters in Vancouver”
Joey Kenward of Canucks Connected on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver joined The Sport Market to talk about the fourth annual Canucks Alumni Luncheon Friday at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
12:0518/11/2023
Ewen: The Dean of Hockey broadcasters is clearly Jim Robson
Steve Ewen of The Province and the province.com goes around the horn on some of the sport business storylines affecting the NHL Canucks, CFL BC Lions, MLS Whitecaps FC, WHL Giants, NLL Warriors and the High-A Canadians.
15:4318/11/2023
Buy & Sell: “The Vancouver Canucks are solidly a top-10 team in the NHL”
Convening on The Sport Market, our Buy & Sell Panel presented by Pastime Sports & Games — Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, producer Tino Fera and host Tom Mayenknecht — is buying that the Vancouver Canucks are a playoff team this season.
20:0218/11/2023
Festinger: Formula One’s start up issues in Las Vegas will resolve themselves
Jon Festinger of Chandler, Fogden & Lyman, the Peter Allard Law School at UBC and Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC, sizes up the Good, the Bad & the Ugly on The Sport Market, including CFL television ratings.
13:2018/11/2023
Rolfsen: “LeBron James and Zion Williamson adding new meaning to load management in the NBA”
Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen takes a lighter side look at the business of sport in The Rolfsen Report: The Comedy of Sport. It’s all part of The Sport Market on the Sportsnet Radio Network.
07:1218/11/2023
Power Rankings: Eagles continue to soar
The 8-1 Philadelphia Eagles — valued at $5.8B USD by Forbes Magazine — continue to set the pace in the NFL and are the hottest franchise in North American professional sport. They top The Sport Market Power Rankings that rate the combined franchise strength of sport operations and business operations, ahead of the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL, Boston Celtics of the NBA, Detroit Lions of the NFL and Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL.
05:4318/11/2023
Richardson: “Connor Bedard continues to meet the hype of his debut season in the NHL”
Collectibles guru Ken Richardson of Pastime Sports & Games, the co-host of Pastime Radio: The Collectibles Show, joined The Sport Market to talk Connor Bedard and the magic of “trade nights” in the hobby.
04:3718/11/2023
Bulls & Bears: Philadelphia Eagles continue to set the pace in the NFL while the baseball fan base of the Oakland Athletics are the biggest losers this week
Sport business commentator and host of The Sport Market Tom Mayenknecht , who doubles as a principal in Emblematica Brand Builders, rolls out the bulls and bears of sport business this week.
03:5518/11/2023
Horrow: “The time has come for a new stadium plan”
Rick Horrow, The Sports Professor as the visiting sport business expert at Harvard University, joined sport business commentator and host of The Sport Market Tom Mayenknecht to talk Oakland Athletics, Las Vegas F1 and more.
08:2918/11/2023
Podium: “Relocation is the darkest underbelly of the business of sport”
In The Sport Market Podium funded by Alpine Credits, sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the three biggest sport business stories of the week, led by the gold medal storyline associated with the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas in 2028. The biggest losers, of course, as always, are the local fans of baseball.
07:2418/11/2023
Opening Bell: LA Kings-Quebec deal is such uninspired public policy
In this week’s Opening Bell commentary, sport business commentator and marketing communications executive Tom Mayenknecht of Emblematica Brand Builders kicks off The Sport Market by suggesting the Québec provincial government is way offside in spending $5-7M to bring the LA Kings to Centre Videotron.
02:2518/11/2023
The legendary broadcasters of Canucks history
In our final hour of the show, Joey Kenward joins to chat about the past and present of legendary Vancouver Canucks broadcasters. Plus Steve Ewen goes Around The Horn on all of local Vancouver sports teams, including the Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps, Warriors, and Canadians.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.
44:3718/11/2023
Are the Canucks top-3 or top-10?
In our third hour, the Director of KidSport BC, Angela Crowther, joins the show to preview some upcoming events and discuss the importance that sports can play in a child's life. Then our Buy and Sell Panel, featuring Tom Mayenknecht, Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani, and Producer Tino Fera comes back together to discuss the Canucks, the NHL postseason, and the Grey Cup.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.
44:2818/11/2023
Global marketing in the NHL
In our second hour of the show, after revisiting our Podium, Tom runs through the Bull & Bears. Ken Richardson joins to discuss Connor Bedard and whether or not he's living up to the hype. Plus another edition of The Good, The Bad, and 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.
43:4118/11/2023
The, soon to be, Las Vegas A's
In the first hour of the show, Tom covers a variety of topics including ESPN Bet, the NHL's Global Series, and the official vote to relocate the Oakland A's to Las Vegas. Plus Rick Horrow and Steve McAllister join the show!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.
43:4218/11/2023
Ewen: There'll be a market correction but so far, so good for the Vancouver Canucks
Steve Ewen of The Province and theprovince.com goes around the horn with sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht of Emblematica Brand Builders, host of The Sport Market on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver, from the Canucks and B.C. Lions to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Vancouver Warriors of the NLL.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.
16:4111/11/2023
Dorweiler: TV rights and revenues are a big factor in the strong gains on NHL franchise value
Business valuator Drew Dorweiler of IJW & Associates joined The Sport Market to discuss this week's release of the Sportico NHL franchise valuation list for 2023.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.
10:3711/11/2023