{"podcast":{"title":"The Brian D. O'Leary Show","slug":"the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765","podcast_index_feed_id":375765,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/f4EtTjJjgV1y8kyc93gN","website_url":"https://briandoleary.com/","image_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/f4EtTjJjgV1y8kyc93gN/files/COVER_ART---DEFAULT---3841ea06-2e32-48f1-8ce9-031b69915664.jpg","author":"The Brian D. O'Leary Show","episode_count":214,"summary":"The Brian D. O'Leary Show is where serious analysis meets uncompromising truth. Host Brian D. O'Leary delivers the unvarnished truth and unrelenting insight that other commentators won't touch—covering politics, economics, sports, culture, and faith from a perspective you won't find anywhere else. What You'll Get Hard-hitting interviews with journalists, authors, and thought leaders who aren't afraid to tell the truth In-depth analysis that cuts through media spin and cultural noise Exclusive content unavailable on mainstream platforms This isn't another generic podcast. It's essential listening for serious readers who demand substance over soundbites. Each episode connects directly to The O'Leary Review's mission: delivering the analysis other pundits won't give you. Ready for insights reserved for serious listeners only? Subscribe now and join thousands of readers who've discovered why Brian O'Leary's perspective is reshaping how thoughtful Americans understand our culture. Visit BrianDOLeary.Substack.com for exclusive written analysis and premium subscriber benefits. @BrianDOLeary on the Fountain App, 𝕏–Twitter, Substack, and YouTube.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765"},"episode":{"title":"The Men Who Made the NFL Unstoppable – Interview with author KEN BELSON","slug":"the-men-who-made-the-nfl-unstoppable-interview-with-author-ken-belson","published_at":"2025-10-27T23:43:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765/the-men-who-made-the-nfl-unstoppable-interview-with-author-ken-belson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765","url":"https://OLearyLetter.com","audio_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/f4EtTjJjgV1y8kyc93gN/items/ImkZzEhjpScaJIezW4SG/files/AUDIO---DEFAULT---a663bdff-ebdb-4f0b-a99b-c8fa9243e179.mp3","summary":"Ken Belson on How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Built the NFL's $10 Billion Empire EPISODE OVERVIEW In this compelling deep-dive conversation, Brian D. O'Leary sits down with Ken Belson , New York Times sportswriter and author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut (Grand Central Publishing, October 14, 2025). This wide-ranging interview explores the transformation of the NFL from a beloved sporting league into a ten-billion-dollar cultural phenomenon. Belson reveals the untold stories behind the three most influential figures in modern football history, their business strategies, their political maneuvering, and the existential threats now facing America's most powerful sports league. Runtime: Approximately 46 minutes Release Date: October 27, 2025 Guest: Ken Belson, New York Times Sports Business Correspondent and author of Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut (Grand Central Publishing, October 14, 2025) WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The Modern NFL's Foundation (1993-Present) Why 1993's labor agreement—not a Super Bowl or dynasty—marks the true beginning of the modern NFL How free agency, salary caps, and 50-50 revenue sharing created unprecedented labor peace The pivotal role of Steelers owner Dan Rooney and Broncos owner Pat Bowlen in shaping the league's economics Jerry Jones: The Relentless Salesman How Jones \"taught the NFL how to sell\" despite alienating fellow owners The Rupert Murdoch deal that transformed television economics forever Robert Kraft's assessment: Jerry can \"charm a dog off a meat truck\" Why Jones doesn't chase money—he chases the chase The \"Co…","meta_description":"Ken Belson on How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Built the NFL's $10 Billion Empire EPISODE OVERVIEW In this compelling deep-dive conversati…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2766,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765/episodes/the-men-who-made-the-nfl-unstoppable-interview-with-author-ken-belson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765/the-men-who-made-the-nfl-unstoppable-interview-with-author-ken-belson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}