The Deal Podcast With A-Rod Hits A Home Run

Many people not obsessed with money may not know that Bloomberg has a large number of podcasts. Some of them are even interesting, even if you don't have millions to toss around in tax-free shelters. 

My favorite is Bloomberg Businessweek, which mirrors the traditional print magazine. 

One of Bloomberg's newest podcasts is The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly.

Here's what Bloomberg says about The Deal: "The Deal brings together A-Rod Corp CEO and owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Alex Rodriguez, and Bloomberg’s veteran business journalist, Jason Kelly to explore the stories behind the biggest deals across industries. Alex and Jason exchange notes with athletes, entertainers, and executives about the deals that shaped their careers in sports and business. They dive into team ownership, investment philosophies, missed opportunities, and more."

Since A-Rod has been on Shark Tank numerous times, his business bona fides have been validated, and he is an owner of two professional basketball teams.

In the fall, Rodriguez told The Hollywood Reporter: “Dealmaking in sports, media and entertainment requires a strategic vision and nuanced execution to compete in such a crowded space,” Rodriguez said. “Jason brings his experience as a seasoned journalist, and I share what I’ve learned from the best in sports and business. Our show will welcome iconic figures to provide insights that you won’t hear anywhere else.”

Kelly and A-Rod make a good team with sold hosting chemistry, and the show is off to a good start. Of particular note is episode three. In the latest episode, Rodriguez and Kelly sit down with NFL executive-turned-manager Constance Schwartz-Morini to talk about working with Snoop Dogg, Erin Andrews, Deion Sanders, Michael Strahan and more.

Watch a clip below where Schwartz-Morini says she called Roger Goodell to broker a meeting between the NFL and Snoop Dogg for support in launching what eventually became the Snoop Youth Football League.

Episode three of Bloomberg’s new podcast The Deal, hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, is available now on Bloomberg Originals, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch the trailer for the series HERE and catch up on previous    episodes HERE. Guests this season include Maria Sharapova, Michael Strahan, Derek Jeter, and more.  

New episodes of The Deal drop Thursday mornings, wherever you get your podcasts. The video version streams on Bloomberg.com, the Bloomberg app, the Bloomberg Originals channel on YouTube and on Connected TV (CTV) devices.

Photo credit: Akilah Townsend/Bloomberg for Kelly / A-Rod photo