{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond The Obvious","slug":"beyond-the-obvious-6984827","podcast_index_feed_id":6984827,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/beyond-the-obvious","website_url":"https://www.mizuhogroup.com/americas/beyond-the-obvious","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uT9wx-Pb6gbD19r4wQkecHh_p-LbCI8HPe2TlJXKh7c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OGRi/ODgwYTEzZGJmMDcw/ZDhiMGQzMjNhOTQ1/MDI4NS5qcGc.jpg","author":"Mizuho | Greenhill","episode_count":37,"summary":"In Mizuho | Greenhill’s Beyond The Obvious podcast channel, we uncover the value that others miss. Our podcast is a source for the latest discussions on topics related to capital markets, dealmaking activity, business leadership and more. Delve into insights from our investment & corporate banking thought leaders to hear their unique perspectives on current trends and market influences. Learn how industry icons and influential figures began their journeys, overcame adversity and rose to success. Discover insights that look deeper. Podcast and Video Recording Disclaimer This podcast or video recording is for informational purposes only and should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced in whole or in part without permission. The information contained in this podcast or video recording does not constitute research or recommendation from any Mizuho entity to the listener or viewer. Neither Mizuho nor any of its affiliates make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or the completeness of the statements or any of the information contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor, including in respect of direct or indirect or consequential losses or damage, i…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T10:21:03.114897+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-obvious-6984827"},"episode":{"title":"M&A Corner: The Business of Sports","slug":"m-a-corner-the-business-of-sports","published_at":"2025-07-15T16:21:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-obvious-6984827/m-a-corner-the-business-of-sports","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-obvious-6984827","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fa42447","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/1fa42447/1e0278ef.mp3","summary":"In the current era of must-see live sporting events, sports leagues and teams are becoming increasingly attractive to private equity investors. In part two of this installment of M&A Corner, Mizuho | Greenhill's Co-Head of Corporate Finance and Head of Greenhill International, Kevin Costantino, continues his conversation with Stephen Amdur, Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, as they discuss the growing appetite for institutional investment in the sports industry. Stephen provides his insight into the world of finance for professional sports teams and leagues, with the discussion exploring the rigor required to manage successful sports deals and the opportunities that exist for private equity investors in professional sports. In this episode, our experts analyze the evolving sports landscape in the context of law and finance and cover topics such as the developing secondary market, the international market for sports franchises and how this investor interest impacts college sports.","meta_description":"In the current era of must-see live sporting events, sports leagues and teams are becoming increasingly attractive to private equity investors. In part tw…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":560,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-obvious-6984827/episodes/m-a-corner-the-business-of-sports/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-obvious-6984827/m-a-corner-the-business-of-sports.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}