
Episode 118 | DP & McGhee
๐๏ธ Hot Takes on Hot Dogs
Co-hosts David Paro and Tim McGhee kick off with the Nathanโs Hot Dog Eating Contest, praising Joey Chestnutโs continued dominance while diving into the controversy surrounding the womenโs winnerโs disqualification.
โญย WNBA All-Star Pay & Player Power Moves
The hosts spotlight the modest All-Star bonuses for WNBA players and the Players Associationโs rejection of the leagueโs initial CBA proposal. Plus, they dig into a potential conflict of interest as Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart wear multiple hatsโas union leaders and co-founders of the rival Unrivaled league.
๐ย NASCAR in the Windy City
David recaps the Chicago Street Race, won by Shane van Gisbergen, and debates whether the event has staying power on NASCARโs calendar.
๐บย Politics, Paramount & CBS Sports
The show takes a turn toward politics, reacting to Paramountโs $16.5M settlement with Donald Trump and asking what it could mean for CBS Sportsโ brand partners.
๐จ๐ฆย Bills Mafia Border Woes?
Could Canadian Bills fans bail on games this season? Tim flags some cross-border red tape that might hit home attendance.
๐ฅย Feature Interview: Vanessa Taveras โ Athletes Unlimited
Vanessa Taveras, Chief Partnerships Officer at Athletes Unlimited, joins to talk about:
โข The surge in womenโs sports
โข What makes the AU Softball league unique
โข How she pitches AU to brands looking for authentic, athlete-first platforms
๐ง A jam-packed episode that blends hot dogs, fast laps, political shakeups, and the future of women-led sports leagues.
Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business. Donโt miss this episode ofย Wait, What?