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Are Live Sports Becoming a Luxury for the Rich?

Backbeats and Spirits Media Season 2 Episode 49

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This morning’s commute goes from South Florida traffic to sports overload real quick.

On this episode of Carpooling with Paul, Paul talks playoff season, the upcoming World Cup, and the insane cost of live sports today. From Stanley Cup playoffs and NBA Finals to World Cup ticket sticker shock in Miami, this ride dives into the reality of being a sports fan in 2026.

Along the way:

  • NHL playoffs & being a long-suffering Devils fan
  • Why bad teams shouldn’t tease fans with playoff hopes
  • South Florida sports culture vs northern cities
  • World Cup memories from Orlando ‘94
  • The outrageous cost of modern sporting events
  • Why there’s just TOO much to do in Florida to sit in stadium traffic every weekend
  • Thoughts on sports fandom, priorities & entertainment spending

It’s another honest, funny, unfiltered ride down I-95 with traffic, sports takes, and real-world observations from South Florida.

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