What's Bruin
Podcast Description
The business within sports is rapidly changing especially within NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), therefore Journalist, Rob Bruin and Financial Advisor, Nisiar Smith combine their expertise, along with their ecosystems to give us a closer look into the NIL world, as well as pop culture, sports, and current events.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes including Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), sports analysis, and celebrity influence with episodes examining high-profile athletes like LeBron James and Kiyan Anthony, discussions around NCAA recruits, and pop culture intersections. Specific episode examples include in-depth discussions on NIL earnings, NBA predictions, and athlete branding strategies.

The business within sports is rapidly changing especially within NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), therefore Journalist, Rob Bruin and Financial Advisor, Nisiar Smith combine their expertise, along with their ecosystems to give us a closer look into the NIL world, as well as pop culture, sports, and current events.
WNBA’s New CBA, KD’s Next Move & NBA Playoff PushIn this episode of What’s Bruin, we break down the specifics of the new WNBA CBA, including the impact on retirement plans, long-term health benefits, and jersey sale accommodations. We also debate whether Anthony Edwards should stay in Minnesota if they add reinforcements, and if the Warriors have what it takes for a deep playoff run. Plus, is it harder to be a two-sport athlete in football and baseball? And where could Kevin Durant land next—Houston, San Antonio, or OKC?We unpack Rich Paul's take on how college players should navigate the NIL space and the importance of long-term thinking. Dan Hurley shares his thoughts on how the transfer portal has impacted his program, and we discuss how coaches should manage their relationships with players in this new era of college sports.All that and more on Episode 9!#TheWhatsBruinShow #WNBA #NBA #CBA #AnthonyEdwards #Warriors #KevinDurant #NBAPlayoffs #WNBAPlayers #SportsPodcast #BasketballTalk #NIL #CollegeBasketball #RichPaul #DanHurley #TransferPortal #CoachingCatch the full discussion on The What’s Bruin Show—streaming now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube! 🎧📺Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @TheWhatsBruinShowSubscribe to the channel @TheWhatsBruinNetwork Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-bruin/id1779040172Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pJwktHdPuXh7OdqKEvirI

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