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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🏈 HOW DO YOU FAIL AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN? THE NEW YORK CITYHAWKS Madison Square Garden. New York City. Major-market exposure. Big-name ownership.So how did a professional football franchise connected to one of the most famous sports venues in the world last only two seasons?In this episode of Stadium BS, I'm taking a trip back to 1997 and 1998 to revisit the New York CityHawks of the Arena Football League. A team that had the backing of Madison Square Garden, an opportunity to capture the New York market, and seemingly all the ingredients for success.But things didn't exactly go according to plan.We look back at the CityHawks' arrival in New York, their struggles on the field, their disappointing attendance, and their eventual relocation to Hartford, Connecticut, where they became the New England Sea Wolves before eventually moving to Toronto as the Toronto Phantoms.Across two seasons, the CityHawks finished with a combined 5–23 record, never reached the playoffs, and disappeared from New York after just two years.But this isn't just another forgotten football story. It's a lesson in the business of sports.IN THIS EPISODE:- The Arena Football League and its unique brand of indoor football.- Why Madison Square Garden seemed like the perfect home for the CityHawks.- The team's disappointing 1997 and 1998 seasons.- The CityHawks' attendance and fan support.- The franchise's relocation to Hartford and eventually Toronto.- Why a major market, famous venue, and big-name ownership don't automatically guarantee success.THE BIG QUESTION: Did the CityHawks ever have a realistic chance in New York, or was Arena Football always going to struggle in that market?If you remember the New York CityHawks, attended a game, or have thoughts about what went wrong, let me know in the comments!Website: https://www.castellonms.com/#StadiumBS #ArenaFootball #NewYorkCityHawks #MadisonSquareGarden #SportsBusiness #FootballHistory #AFL #SportsHistory #StadiumsABOUT STADIUM BSStadium 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 SONGWritten by: Paul Michael CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube.Trenz Unltd:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdInfamous-C Music:https://youtube.com/@infamousctvCASTELLON 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.🎙️ Want to be a guest on Stadium BS?DM me or contact me at castellonms.com to be a guest on the show!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!⚽ PART 1: Peter Etim Amah — Nigerian Footballer Chasing His DreamsI sit down with Nigerian footballer Peter Etim Amah to discuss his grassroots journey, his pride in representing Okobo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, and his ambition to showcase his talent internationally.📄 Soccer Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kxyI12sA9wxbEcoLDkdd7ebXhl22v_93/view?usp=sharing⚾ PART 2: What's Next for CaroMont Health Park?I sit down with Kristy Crisp and Dandria Bradley from the City of Gastonia, NC, to discuss CaroMont Health Park, the closure of the Gastonia Ghost Peppers, and the search for a new stadium operator.We discuss the stadium's history, its potential future in baseball and other sports, community events, and the city's vision for making the facility a sports and entertainment destination.📋 Official Request for Proposals: https://gastonianc.gov/caromont-rfp🎙️ ABOUT STADIUM BSHosted by Frankie Castellon, Stadium BS explores the business behind sports, including stadium development, franchise ownership, expansion, and grassroots sports worldwide.🌐 Website: https://www.castellonms.com/#StadiumBS #PeterEtimAmah #NigerianFootball #CaroMontHealthPark #GastoniaNC #SportsBusiness #Baseball #GrassrootsFootball #GrassrootsFootball #NigerianFootball #FootballWorldwide #nigeria #oron #uyo #lagos #ikeja #Africa #independentbaseball

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Today on Stadium BS, I’m joined by Ryan, the founder of JerseySwap, a platform built around the buying and selling of sports jerseys.Ryan and I have an easygoing conversation about his passion for sports and jerseys, his journey, and how JerseySwap came to life.We discuss:• Ryan’s background and his passion for sports and jerseys.• What exactly is JerseySwap and how does it work?• The idea behind creating the platform.• Ryan’s vision for JerseySwap.• The ultimate goal for the business.• Where he sees JerseySwap one year from now.• Why sports fans and jersey collectors should check out JerseySwap.Whether you’re a longtime jersey collector, a sports fan, or someone who simply loves finding unique jerseys, JerseySwap is a platform worth checking out.Check out JerseySwap:https://shopjerseyswap.com/Want to see what I’m selling on JerseySwap?https://shopjerseyswap.com/user/CASTELLONMSThank you to Ryan for joining me on Stadium BS and sharing the story behind JerseySwap.This is Stadium BS.Where sports, business, and real conversations collide.STADIUM BS THEME SONGWritten by: Paul Michael CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube.Trenz Unltd:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdInfamous-C Music:https://youtube.com/@infamousctvCASTELLON 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.#JerseySwap #SportsJerseys #JerseyCollectors #SportsBusiness #StadiumBS #SportsCollectors

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Frankie reveals the five people he’d love to have on the podcast. Tune in to see who is on the list.If you have any connections to these individuals, feel free to comment or contact me at [email protected] MLB stadiums and ownership to baseball, sports media, wrestling, mental health, and the business of sports, these are conversations Frankie wants to have.Will any of them make it onto Stadium BS? That’s the wishlist. Now the chase begins.#StadiumBS #SportsBusiness #MLB #Baseball #SportsMediaStadium BS Theme Song:Written by: Paul Michael CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdhttps://youtube.com/@infamousctv👕 Visit Castellon Motivational StandardMerch, video references, and all social media links:👉 https://www.castellonms.com/#StadiumBS #SportsBusiness #MLB #Baseball #SportsMedia

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!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=w4ryQBtttxq48ePKPlease check them out and support their work on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@concretecitysportsAll 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 CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdhttps://youtube.com/@infamousctv👕 Visit Castellon Motivational StandardMerch, video references, and all social media links:👉 https://www.castellonms.com/#Football #ProfessionalFootball #NFL #SportsBusiness #StadiumBS

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!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/andhttps://www.globalbaseballinvitational.com/This is Stadium BS.Where sports, business, and real conversations collide.STADIUM BS THEME SONGWritten by: Paul Michael CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube.Trenz Unltd:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdInfamous-C Music:https://youtube.com/@infamousctvCASTELLON 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

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!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 SONGWritten by: Paul Michael CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube.Trenz Unltd:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdInfamous-C Music:https://youtube.com/@infamousctvCASTELLON 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

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!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 $700,000The 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 SONGWritten by: Paul Michael CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube.Trenz Unltd:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdInfamous-C Music:https://youtube.com/@infamousctvCASTELLON MOTIVATIONAL STANDARD👕 Visit Castellon Motivational Standard for merchandise, video references, and all social media links:https://www.castellonms.com/

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!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 READINGLynn Hurtak Video:https://youtu.be/VdI-XeAs27A?si=ilaIpeYpcQLdZdn9WUSF – Rays Stadium Vote:https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-08-30/rays-stadium-vote-why-council-commission-members-sided-the-way-they-didLas 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 BSStadium 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 SONGWritten by: Paul Michael CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more information, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music on YouTube.Trenz Unltd:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdInfamous-C Music:https://youtube.com/@infamousctvCASTELLON 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

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!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 CarrollProduced by: Infamous-CLabel Name: Dangerous Trend RecordsPerformed by: Joey CrackFor more info, check out Trenz Unltd and Infamous-C Music YouTube Channels:https://youtube.com/@trenzunltdhttps://youtube.com/@infamousctv👕 Visit Castellon Motivational StandardMerch, 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.