𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢,
Thu Feb 05 2026
Episode 145 | DP & McGhee are back with an episode that spans sports culture, public policy, fandom, and forecasting, before welcoming one of the pioneers of the modern collectibles business, Brandon Steiner. From Olympic buzz and hockey’s cultural moment to football controversies and bold presidential ambitions, the hosts set the table for a conversation about longevity, authenticity, and staying connected to the fans who ultimately power the industry.
🎭 USA Luge Goes Mainstream — The team gets the Saturday Night Live treatment as it ramps up for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games.
🏒 Hockey Finds New Fans — Heated Rivalry breaks into the cultural conversation, drawing fresh audiences to the sport.
🏈 Hall of Fame Outrage — Even Tim, a lifelong Jets fan, calls the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s snubbing of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft a travesty.
🚫 No Prediction Markets on the Big Stage — The NFL bans prediction-market advertising during the Super Bowl, despite the category’s rapid growth.
🏎️ Racing Through the Capital? — David reacts to the President’s attempt to will an IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, DC—proof that some decrees are easier than others.
✍️ Guest: Brandon Steiner — The legendary memorabilia entrepreneur reflects on more than 40 years in autographed collectibles, shares his keys to success, and explains why remaining a true fan of the athletes he’s worked with has been central to his career.
🔮 Super Bowl Predictions — DP & McGhee close the episode by continuing their annual tradition, forecasting both the final score and total viewership for the Super Bowl.
A wide-ranging conversation that captures the business—and the heart—of sports.
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Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.
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Episode 145 | DP & McGhee are back with an episode that spans sports culture, public policy, fandom, and forecasting, before welcoming one of the pioneers of the modern collectibles business, Brandon Steiner. From Olympic buzz and hockey’s cultural moment to football controversies and bold presidential ambitions, the hosts set the table for a conversation about longevity, authenticity, and staying connected to the fans who ultimately power the industry. 🎭 USA Luge Goes Mainstream — The team gets the Saturday Night Live treatment as it ramps up for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. 🏒 Hockey Finds New Fans — Heated Rivalry breaks into the cultural conversation, drawing fresh audiences to the sport. 🏈 Hall of Fame Outrage — Even Tim, a lifelong Jets fan, calls the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s snubbing of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft a travesty. 🚫 No Prediction Markets on the Big Stage — The NFL bans prediction-market advertising during the Super Bowl, despite the category’s rapid growth. 🏎️ Racing Through the Capital? — David reacts to the President’s attempt to will an IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, DC—proof that some decrees are easier than others. ✍️ Guest: Brandon Steiner — The legendary memorabilia entrepreneur reflects on more than 40 years in autographed collectibles, shares his keys to success, and explains why remaining a true fan of the athletes he’s worked with has been central to his career. 🔮 Super Bowl Predictions — DP & McGhee close the episode by continuing their annual tradition, forecasting both the final score and total viewership for the Super Bowl. A wide-ranging conversation that captures the business—and the heart—of sports. Wait, What? Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.