Stadium BS

by Frankie Castellon

Sports News Baseball

Season 4

Major League 🏈 Football

The future of professional football is taking shape in markets outside the NFL. In this episode, we sit down with MLF Commissioner Adam McLean to discuss the league’s 30-franchise expansion strategy, stadium challenges, franchise stability, player recruitment, and the push to bring professional football to underserved markets. We also discuss the league’s strict non-relocation policy, trademark protection, combine and draft process, and the pathway for D1, D2, and D3 players looking to reach the next level. Plus, what’s next for the league’s media strategy, including the “Building It” series and upcoming social media channels. For more information: https://majorleaguefootball.pro/ The Mets, Jets & Nets intro featured on this podcast was created by Concrete City Sports: https://youtu.be/YvUCnZlkIJU?is=w4ryQBtttxq48ePK Please check them out and support their work on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@concretecitysports All rights to the original intro belong to Concrete City Sports. This credit is provided to acknowledge the source and creator. Stadium BS Theme Song: Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd https://youtube.com/@infamousctv 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard Merch, video references, and all social media links: 👉 https://www.castellonms.com/ #Football #ProfessionalFootball #NFL #SportsBusiness #StadiumBS

What Is Right With Baseball! Part 2 – Jonathan Vazquez, JCBL & Global Baseball Invitational

This is what is right with baseball: In Part 2, Frankie Castellon talks with Jonathan Vazquez, founder of the Jacksonville Competitive Baseball League (JCBL) and the Global Baseball Invitational. Jonathan shares his journey from Puerto Rico to scouting and eventually creating opportunities for players who may not follow the traditional path to Major League Baseball. We discuss player development, independent and international baseball, the challenges of reaching MLB, and why giving players another opportunity can make all the difference. Jonathan also introduces the Global Baseball Invitational, a five-day international baseball and cultural event scheduled for December 2–6 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, bringing together baseball, culture, food and fans from around the world. This conversation is about opportunity, perseverance and keeping the love of baseball alive. This is Part 2 of “What Is Right With Baseball!” For more information, check out https://jcbl904.com/ and https://www.globalbaseballinvitational.com/ This is Stadium BS. Where sports, business, and real conversations collide. STADIUM BS THEME SONG Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube. Trenz Unltd: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd Infamous-C Music: https://youtube.com/@infamousctv CASTELLON MOTIVATIONAL STANDARD 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard for merchandise, video references, and all social media links: https://www.castellonms.com/ If you enjoy Stadium BS, make sure to subscribe, like, comment, and share! Follow Stadium BS on YouTube, Facebook, Rumble, and your favorite podcast platform. #StadiumBS #WhatIsRightWithBaseball #JonathanVazquez #JCBL #GlobalBaseballInvitational #Baseball #InternationalBaseball #MLB

What Is Right With Baseball! Part 1 – Zach Lutz & LutzGo

This is what is right with baseball — and what can we do to make it better. On this episode of Stadium BS, Frankie Castellon sits down with former MLB player Zach Lutz to talk about his journey from Reading, Pennsylvania, to the New York Mets, and his experiences playing professional baseball around the world. Zach shares stories about growing up playing for his father, choosing Division III baseball despite receiving Division I offers, being drafted by the Mets in the fifth round, and learning from players like Mike Piazza, David Wright, Daniel Murphy, Johan Santana and Lucas Duda. He also opens up about playing professionally in Japan and Korea, the injuries that impacted his career, and why athletes need to start thinking about life after baseball before their playing days are over. We then dive into Zach’s new venture, LutzGo, built around the philosophy “clarity over the chaos.” Zach and Frankie discuss the problems facing youth baseball today — including parental pressure, the obsession with trophies and championships, and the unrealistic expectation that every young player needs to chase a college scholarship or Major League career. Instead, Zach believes in getting back to the fundamentals: proper footwork, repetition, baseball IQ, hard work, discipline and developing good people — not just good players. This is an honest conversation about youth baseball, player development, parents, coaches and the future of the game. This is Part 1 of “What Is Right With Baseball?” For more information, check out https://lutzgo.org/ This is Stadium BS. Where sports, business, and real conversations collide. STADIUM BS THEME SONG Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube. Trenz Unltd: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd Infamous-C Music: https://youtube.com/@infamousctv CASTELLON MOTIVATIONAL STANDARD 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard for merchandise, video references, and all social media links: https://www.castellonms.com/ If you enjoy Stadium BS, make sure to subscribe, like, comment, and share! Follow Stadium BS on YouTube, Facebook, Rumble, and your favorite podcast platform. #StadiumBS #WhatIsRightWithBaseball #ZachLutz #LutzGo #Baseball #MLB #YouthBaseball #PlayerDevelopment #NewYorkMets

A LOT OF BS IN LA! Plus Utah Baseball, Nets & Anaheim Angels News

This is a solo Stadium BS rant — and I'm pissed. First up: Dodgers owner Mark Walter. Walter's financial empire has reportedly come under scrutiny from federal prosecutors and securities regulators over billions of dollars in undisclosed loans involving his companies. So what exactly is going on? Then we head across Los Angeles to the Clippers. For months, the questions surrounding Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' salary-cap situation continued to grow. Now we have an answer. The NBA ruled that the Clippers violated salary-cap circumvention rules involving off-court income opportunities connected to Kawhi Leonard. The punishment was massive: • Steve Ballmer suspended from NBA and team activities for one year • Clippers fined $30 million • Five future first-round draft picks forfeited • Clippers executives suspended • Kawhi Leonard fined $700,000 The NBA's investigation found that the Clippers helped facilitate endorsement opportunities involving companies doing business with the team. So was this simply an aggressive owner trying to keep his superstar and uncle happy? Then we're getting out of Los Angeles and talking baseball in Utah. Salt Lake City and Big League Utah continue to position themselves as one of the strongest candidates for MLB expansion. The proposed Power District ballpark is taking shape, the Miller organization continues preparing for a potential MLB team, and the vision is much bigger than simply building a baseball stadium. The goal remains to be ready for Major League Baseball by 2030. But there's a major obstacle: MLB's collective bargaining situation has to be resolved before expansion can really move forward. Could Utah finally become an MLB city? And what would an MLB stadium and surrounding development actually mean for Salt Lake City? Then we're talking Brooklyn Nets. The Nets are entering their 60th season, and they are paying homage to a rebranding that never happened? And finally… THE ANAHEIM ANGELS. This story just got VERY interesting. Arte Moreno's 23-year run as Angels owner is coming to an end after Stan Kroenke reached an agreement to purchase the team. Yes — THAT Stan Kroenke. The owner of the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and Arsenal. The reported $4 billion purchase would give Kroenke another major professional sports franchise and could completely change the future of the Angels. Video clips featured in this podcast are provided by and credited to @exeeditsmlb (YouTube and TikTok) and @PabloTorreFindsOut (all platforms). All original video content, footage, trademarks, and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. No ownership of third-party content is claimed or implied. The clips are used for commentary, discussion, criticism, analysis, and news-related purposes. STADIUM BS THEME SONG Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube. Trenz Unltd: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd Infamous-C Music: https://youtube.com/@infamousctv CASTELLON MOTIVATIONAL STANDARD 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard for merchandise, video references, and all social media links: https://www.castellonms.com/

Has the Stadium BS Ended for the Rays? Plus Athletics & NHL Atlanta News

Has Stadium BS finally reached the end of the road when it comes to the Tampa Bay Rays stadium saga? I’ll be honest with you—if anything involving the Rays stadium situation hits the fan again, I’m not sure how much more I’ll have to say about it. But if the Rays make a serious push toward the World Series, you can bet I’ll be talking about that! Last week, the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County voted and approved their portions of the funding for the new Rays stadium. I have plenty to say about what that means, what happens next, and whether this truly puts an end to the stadium saga. Plus, we have new developments involving the Athletics and Bally’s in Las Vegas, and I’ll give you an update on not one, but TWO arena developments that have received approval to lure an NHL expansion franchise in the Metro Atlanta area. SOURCES & FURTHER READING Lynn Hurtak Video: https://youtu.be/VdI-XeAs27A?si=ilaIpeYpcQLdZdn9 WUSF – Rays Stadium Vote: https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-08-30/rays-stadium-vote-why-council-commission-members-sided-the-way-they-did Las Vegas Review-Journal – Athletics & Bally’s Development: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/ballys-changes-course-on-development-around-as-vegas-ballpark-3866219/ ABOUT STADIUM BS Stadium BS is a sports business podcast asking the questions fans are thinking about—from stadium financing and public money to ownership, expansion, relocation, minor league baseball, fan experience, and the future of professional sports. Whether it’s a new ballpark, an arena deal, a franchise relocation, or a controversial public funding proposal, Stadium BS takes a closer look at the business behind the games we love. STADIUM BS THEME SONG Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube. Trenz Unltd: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd Infamous-C Music: https://youtube.com/@infamousctv CASTELLON MOTIVATIONAL STANDARD 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard for merchandise, video references, and all social media links: https://www.castellonms.com/ If you enjoy Stadium BS, make sure to subscribe, like, comment, and share! Follow Stadium BS on YouTube, Facebook, Rumble, and your favorite podcast platform. #StadiumBS #TampaBayRays #RaysStadium #MLB #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #Ballys #NHL #Atlanta #SportsBusiness #StadiumFinancing #Sports

Would the New York Jets Leave New Jersey?

In this episode of Stadium BS, we explore the rumor and the idea of what a future home for the Jets could look like — including a potential move to Long Island. Joining me is Joseph Nabet, a passionate Jets fan who has developed a detailed proposal for bringing the Jets back to Long Island and giving the franchise its own home for the first time in team history. Joseph explains his “Say YES to the JETS!” proposal and why he believes Nassau County could be the right location for a new Jets stadium. Also the news: • Jacksonville Jaguars – A look at the ongoing renovation of EverBank Stadium and the changes fans are seeing before kickoff as the Jaguars continue work on their “Stadium of the Future.” • NHL Expansion – The NHL appears to be getting closer to expansion, with Houston and Austin competing to become the league’s potential 33rd franchise. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly has indicated that a decision could potentially come by the end of 2026, with the new team potentially beginning play during the 2029-30 season. • Atlanta NHL Expansion – Could Atlanta be next? With multiple groups working to bring the NHL back to the Atlanta area, Alpharetta has emerged as an important part of the conversation. The proposed redevelopment of North Point Mall includes plans for a new NHL-caliber arena and mixed-use entertainment district. Alpharetta City Council recently approved the redevelopment plan, although the project remains contingent on securing an NHL franchise. What do you think? Should the Jets have their own stadium in New York? Could Long Island realistically become the future home of the Jets? Should the NHL expand to Houston, Austin or Atlanta? And which city would be the best fit for the next NHL franchise? SAY YES TO THE JETS! Learn more about Joseph Nabet’s proposal and sign the petition: https://www.sayyestothejets.org/ RELATED ARTICLES & FURTHER READING Jacksonville Jaguars – EverBank Stadium Renovation & Construction Update: https://talksport.com/nfl/4529061/jacksonville-jaguars-everbank-stadium-orlando-florida-update-construction-latest/ The New York Times / The Athletic – NHL Expansion: Houston or Austin and Bill Daly’s Latest Update: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7531325/2026/08/22/nhl-expansion-houston-austin-bill-daly/ Sports Talk NY Fan – Alpharetta May Be Closer to Landing an NHL Franchise: https://sportstalknyfan.com/nhl/alpharetta-may-be-closer-to-landing-an-nhl-franchise/ Stadium BS Theme Song: Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd https://youtube.com/@infamousctv 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard Merch, video references, and all social media links: 👉 https://www.castellonms.com/

Stadium BS – The Field of Schemes Interview

Stadium BS – The Field of Schemes Interview Who really pays for a new stadium—and who actually benefits? On this episode of Stadium BS, I sit down with Neil deMause, co-author of Field of Schemes, to discuss the business, politics, and economics behind professional sports stadium financing. We cover public funding, billion-dollar stadium projects, the Atlanta Braves’ Battery, privately funded stadiums, the Tampa Bay Rays, the Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, artificial deadlines, relocation leverage, and the future of MLB expansion—including Montreal, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Vancouver, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, and Portland. I also discuss the latest Rays stadium proposal, including the selection of AECOM Hunt as builder, the proposed $2.3 billion development, financing and political uncertainty, as well as the condition of the former Yankee Stadium site in the Bronx. For more information- Field of Schemes: https://www.fieldofschemes.com/ More from Neil deMause: https://demause.net/ Rays Stadium / FOX 13 News: https://www.fox13news.com/news/rays-stadium-hillsborough-college-picks-builder-funding-debated Macombs Dam Park / The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7514715/2026/08/18/new-york-yankees-macombs-dam-park-yankee-stadium-decrepit/ ABOUT STADIUM BS Stadium BS is a sports business podcast asking the questions fans are thinking about—from stadium financing and public money to ownership, expansion, relocation, minor league baseball, fan experience, and the future of professional sports. Stadium BS Theme Song: Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd https://youtube.com/@infamousctv 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard Merch, video references, and all social media links: 👉 https://www.castellonms.com/ Subscribe, like, and share Stadium BS on YouTube, Facebook, Rumble, and your favorite podcast platform. #StadiumBS #FieldOfSchemes #SportsBusiness #StadiumFinancing #TampaBayRays #MLB #Baseball #SportsEconomics #PublicFunding #MLBExpansion #LasVegasAthletics

Is This the Future of Sports Investing? | InPlay Global

What if you could invest in the performance of a sports team instead of simply betting on whether they win or lose? On this episode of Stadium BS, Frankie Castellon sits down with Cody Haugen and Kevin Murray from InPlay Global to discuss the future of sports investing and the company's Performance Securities model. InPlay Global is developing a financial platform that treats sports team performance as a tradable asset. The conversation explores how this model differs from traditional sports betting and prediction markets, how Performance Securities work, and how sports and financial markets could come together. In this episode, we discuss: * What is InPlay Global? * What are Performance Securities? * How does sports investing differ from sports betting? * How could team performance become a tradable asset? * The potential for 24/7 trading * SEC and FINRA regulatory oversight * How businesses around stadiums could potentially use these securities to hedge revenue risks * Sports, emotion, and financial markets * Financial literacy versus gambling * The upcoming InPlay Trading Challenge * The $100,000 simulated trading account * College football and NFL performance securities * Real-time sports data and research tools * The future of investing in sports The InPlay Trading Challenge is designed to give users an opportunity to learn about trading in a simulated environment without risking their own money. Check out the InPlay Trading Challenge: https://inplaytradingchallenge.com/ Learn more about InPlay Global: https://inplayglobal.com/ What do you think? Could sports performance become the next major investment market? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to Stadium BS for more conversations about the business of sports, stadium financing, franchise ownership, sports investing, and the future of the sports industry. ⚾ Stadium BS — Where Sports, Business & Real Conversations Collide. #StadiumBS #InPlayGlobal #SportsInvesting #SportsBusiness #SportsFinance #PerformanceSecurities #NFL #CollegeFootball #Investing #FinancialLiteracy Stadium BS Theme Song: Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd https://youtube.com/@infamousctv 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard Merch, video references, and all social media links: 👉 https://www.castellonms.com/

Exclusive Interview with the South Africa Baseball Union

Exclusive Interview with the South Africa Baseball Union | Stadium BS Season 4 Premiere! Welcome to Season 4 of Stadium BS! Today marks the one-year anniversary of our very first show, and we’ve come a long way. What better way to celebrate than by kicking off Season 4 with a BANG! ⚾🇿🇦 In this special episode, Frankie Castellon sits down with Marc Moreau, Head of the South Africa Baseball Union, for an in-depth conversation about the history, challenges, and future of baseball in South Africa. Marc shares his incredible personal journey with baseball, from discovering the sport as a young refugee in South Africa in the 1960s to becoming one of the leaders helping guide South African baseball on the international stage. We discuss South Africa’s participation in the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics, the unique challenges facing baseball across Africa, and what it will take to build a stronger and more sustainable future for the sport. Marc also explains how South African players have developed an alternative style of baseball due to limited resources, inadequate facilities, financial challenges, and competition from more established sports such as rugby and cricket. ⚾ IN THIS EPISODE: ⚡ DEVELOPING YOUNG TALENT Why talented South African athletes are often recruited into rugby and cricket instead of baseball, and what baseball needs to do to attract and retain the next generation. 🌍 BASEBALL5 IN AFRICA How Baseball5 is providing an affordable and accessible way to introduce baseball to communities that may not have access to traditional baseball facilities and equipment. 👩‍🦱 WOMEN’S BASEBALL The growth of women’s baseball in South Africa and the potential for South African women to compete on the international stage. 🏟️ BUILDING BASEBALL FACILITIES Why baseball-specific facilities, floodlights, and smaller stadiums could play a major role in developing the sport and creating more opportunities for players. ⚾ THE PITCHING ACADEMY The vision for developing high-velocity pitchers in South Africa, including the potential for a partnership with the Dominican Republic. 🌎 THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICAN BASEBALL Why Marc remains optimistic about the future of the sport and how players such as Dylan Unsworth and Taylor Scott can inspire the next generation of South African baseball players. This is a conversation about more than baseball. It’s about opportunity, development, infrastructure, international competition, and the future of a sport that continues to grow across South Africa and the African continent. Watch, listen, subscribe, and join the conversation! ⚾ Stadium BS — Where Sports, Business & Real Conversations Collide. Stadium BS Theme Song: Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd https://youtube.com/@infamousctv 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard Merch, video references, and all social media links: 👉 https://www.castellonms.com/ #StadiumBS #SouthAfricaBaseball #Baseball #AfricanBaseball #WorldBaseballClassic #WBC #Baseball5 #MLB #BaseballInAfrica #SportsBusiness #SouthAfrica #InternationalBaseball #BaseballDevelopment #WomensBaseball #FrankieCastellon

Why Did I Start Stadium BS?

Why Did I Start Stadium BS? I started Stadium BS because I wanted to have the conversations that sports fans are already having but don't always get the opportunity to hear. Sports are about much more than what happens on the field. Behind every team, stadium, league, expansion effort, ownership group, and fan experience are stories about business, money, politics, community, and the people working to make it all happen. I created Stadium BS to ask the questions fans are thinking about — Who really benefits from a new stadium? How do teams decide where to relocate or expand? What does it take to build a successful sports organization? How important are fans to the business? And what happens when the business side of sports conflicts with the passion that makes people love the game? My goal isn't to pretend I have all the answers. It's to start the conversation. Through interviews with team owners, league executives, journalists, athletes, entrepreneurs, stadium experts, and people working behind the scenes, Stadium BS gives guests a platform to share their experiences, explain their vision, and tell the stories behind the headlines. At its heart, Stadium BS is about being curious, asking tough questions, and giving fans a different perspective on the sports they love. Because there is always more to the story than what we see on the field. That's Stadium BS. Stadium BS Theme Song: Written by: Paul Michael Carroll Produced by: Infamous-C Label Name: Dangerous Trend Records Performed by: Joey Crack For more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels: https://youtube.com/@trenzunltd https://youtube.com/@infamousctv 👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard Merch, video references, and all social media links: 👉 https://www.castellonms.com/ Subscribe, like, and share Stadium BS on YouTube, Facebook, Rumble, and your favorite podcast platform.

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