In this episode of On Stage, Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs and Chairman of FC Dallas, joins Coy Wire, sports anchor and correspondent at CNN, for a fireside chat on ownership, legacy, and the continued globalization of football. Recorded on Wednesday, March 25, at SBJ’s The Business of Soccer event in Atlanta, the conversation offers a unique perspective from one of the most influential ownership figures spanning both the NFL and global soccer. As the son of Lamar Hunt, a founding figure in the NFL and a pioneer of American soccer, Clark Hunt reflects on carrying forward a legacy while building for the future—across leagues, markets, and generations of fans.

Key themes include:

• Ownership Across Sports: How Hunt balances leadership between the NFL and MLS, and what each league can learn from the other
• The Global Opportunity: Why soccer continues to expand in the U.S., and how international dynamics are shaping the sport’s future
• Sustaining Success: Lessons from building a championship organization with the Kansas City Chiefs
• Legacy and Responsibility: What it means to steward iconic franchises while evolving with the modern sports landscape
• The Future of Football: Where the NFL and global soccer are headed—and how ownership will play a role in that trajectory

It’s a thoughtful look at leadership from an owner operating at the intersection of tradition and transformation.

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In this episode of On Stage, Joe Buck, play-by-play announcer at ESPN, joins Eric Stisser, Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship for the St. Louis Blues, for a candid fireside chat about broadcasting, preparation, and longevity in one of the most visible roles in sports media. Recorded on Tuesday, February 24, at SBJ’s National Sports Forum in St. Louis, the conversation gives listeners a closer look at Buck’s career, his approach to the craft, and what he’s learned from calling some of the biggest moments in sports.

Key themes include:

• The Art of Play-by-Play: How Buck prepares, adapts, and finds the right tone for major moments.
• A Career in Broadcasting: Reflections on longevity, pressure, and evolving with the changing media landscape.
• Storytelling on the Mic: Why context, pacing, and trust matter as much as the call itself.
• Sports, Media, and Audience Expectations: How the job has changed as fans consume games and commentary differently than ever before.
• Lessons from the Biggest Stages: Insights from a broadcaster who has spent decades at the center of major sports events.

It’s an engaging and personal conversation with one of the most recognizable voices in sports.

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In this episode of On Stage, Howie Nuchow, Managing Director at Creative Artists Agency and Co-Head of CAA Sports, joins Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, for a conversation about the expanding role of capital, advisory, and global strategy in sports.

Recorded on February 23, 2026, at SBJ’s National Sports Forum, the discussion highlights how firms like CAA are operating far beyond traditional representation by helping shape ownership structures, league investments, and strategic partnerships across the industry.

During the conversation, Nuchow explores:

• The Rise of Sports Private Equity: Why institutional capital is flowing into sports and what it means for teams, leagues, and investors.
• CAA’s Expanding Role: How the agency advises ownership groups, investors, and global sports properties.
• The Evolution of Representation: How modern agencies operate at the intersection of talent, media, capital, and strategy.
• Global Opportunities: Where sports investment is growing and how international markets factor into the next wave of deals.
• Lessons in Leadership: What it takes to navigate a rapidly evolving sports business landscape.

It’s a sharp, strategic look at how the financial architecture of sports is changing and the executives helping shape that transformation.

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