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Is Netflix About To Go Big On Sports?

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Oct 18, 202643:49

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Axios’s Sara Fischer returns to the pod to discuss Bela Bajaria’s exit from Netflix and whether her successor, former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, will lean more heavily into live sports. They also get into ESPN’s Super Bowl debut, sports rights in a Skydance world, the dramas playing out across the NFL’s broadcast booths, and more.

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When was this episode published?: October 18, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
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Episode Notes

Axios’s Sara Fischer returns to the pod to discuss Bela Bajaria’s exit from Netflix and whether her successor, former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, will lean more heavily into live sports. They also get into ESPN’s Super Bowl debut, sports rights in a Skydance world, the dramas playing out across the NFL’s broadcast booths, and more.

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Brosnan’s Big East Survival Guide

3 days ago43:11

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How do I listen to this episode of The Varsity?

"Is Netflix About To Go Big On Sports?" is an episode of The Varsity. Runtime 43 min. Published October 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: October 18, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Varsity. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.