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AJ and Charles share sympathy for athletic directors and administrators who are trying to plan for the future while being pulled in a dozen different directions by forces largely beyond their control.

They discuss this “two timeline” issue of having to tackle the short-term problems while also battling increasing uncertainty about the future. This was part of a larger conversation about the path forward for college sports amid talks of super leagues, athlete employment, and other major shakeups.

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Highlight: Two Timelines – How do ADs plan for the future and manage the present?

AJ and Charles share sympathy for athletic directors and administrators who are trying to plan for the future while being pulled in a dozen different [...]

February 11, 2026

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138. What to do about prediction markets

There’s a 100% chance we’re talking about prediction markets this week. Jeff Nelson and Charles Rolston offer advice to sports marketers on the property side [...]

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Highlight: Dan Porter – Overtime

Dan Porter – CEO of Overtime – explains why Overtime Elite teams aren’t tied to local markets, saying “we are playing for the internet, not [...]

January 28, 2026

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137. Preparing the College Sports Industry for the Arrival of Private Capital

Our hosts explain the main factors schools should be considering when deciding if a private capital investment makes sense for their athletic department, and if [...]

January 21, 2026

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Highlight: The Real ROI of a Coaching Buyout

What’s the real ROI of firing your coach and paying an expensive buyout? AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down the numbers behind the high-profile [...]

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136. David Dunn – Athletes First

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Highlight: Jeb Terry – Cosm

Jeb Terry – President and CEO of Cosm – tells the story of his first time experiencing an early prototype of a Cosm venue. He [...]

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135. Super Leagues & The Path Forward for College Sports

AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston are regularly advising conference commissioners, athletic directors, and other clients shaping the future of college athletics. They share their POV [...]

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134. Navigating Sports Media: WBD, Netflix, and Paramount

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Highlight: Donn Davis – PFL

Donn Davis – Chairman and Founder of the Professional Fighters League – explains what the UFC’s most recent media deal means exciting things for the [...]

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