Episode 146 | In this episode ofย Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee, David and Tim break down the intersection of spectacle, culture, and leadership across the biggest stages in sports.
From Super Bowl creative misses to Olympic geopolitics to Netflixโs transformational impact on Formula 1, this one lives squarely at the crossroads of storytelling and strategy.
In this episode:
๐ A candid review of this year's Super Bowl commercials โ and why DP & McGhee felt most of them missed the mark.
๐ค Reaction to Bad Bunnyโs performance and what it signals culturally and commercially.
๐บ The rise of the โalternative halftime showโ โ and what audience fragmentation means for brands.
๐๏ธ Politics entering Milano-Cortina, as U.S. athletes find themselves in complicated spotlight moments.
โ๏ธ Michael Bay vs. Cadillac F1 โ unpacking the lawsuit and the broader implications for filmmakers, brands, and creative control.
๐ฌ A wide-ranging conversation with Piers Sanderson, producer/director of Netflixโsย Drive to Survive, covering:โข His unconventional path through music, nightlife, and filmโข Whyย Drive to Surviveย became a global breakout and reshaped F1โs footprintโข Practical advice for aspiring filmmakers navigating a competitive industry
From Super Bowl spectacle to Netflix storytelling, this episode explores how narrative, leadership, and cultural timing shape modern sports business โ on and off the screen.
Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.
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