Leaders Worth Knowing Podcast

The sport business podcast from Leaders. Hosted by Leaders Editorial Director, James Emmett, and Content Director, David Cushnan.

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The IPL at another turning point as RCB is sold; engineering atmosphere at sports events; and celebrating the crowds at LIV

Posted March 26, 202600:35:54

On the eve of the IPL's 19th season comes confirmation that its defending champion franchise - in both the men's and women's competitions - has been...

DJ Skee: Sport's least likely entrepreneur on discovering Kendrick Lamar, then selling snow to a Philadelphian

Posted March 24, 202600:32:36

DJ Skee - also known as Scott Keeney - has carved out one of the most unconventional careers in modern entertainment. From discovering future stars...

Is the US a good host? Do democracies and major events make good bedfellows? And why and how the NBA is set on expansion

Posted March 19, 202600:29:54

With the Fifa men’s World Cup looming ever closer on the horizon, James Emmett and David Cushnan consider the tensions between US host cities and...

Bay Area Host Committee CEO Zaileen Janmohamed on knowing when to follow your gut to make a public speaking impact

Posted March 17, 202600:37:25

Zaileen Janmohamed was only a few weeks in the job when she found herself in a windowless room, standing in front of 32 of the most powerful people...

The glass of whisky that shaped an industry and other big ticket items from Leaders Meet: Innovation 2026

Posted March 13, 202600:34:12

The sharpest operators in sport met the smartest minds from other sectors at Leaders Meet: Innovation in London this week, and James Emmett and David...