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Ep. 47 – Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz What do Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and a 200% ticket guarantee have in common? They’re all part of the chaotic, misunderstood world of live event ticketing—and veteran ticket broker, founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) and attorney, Joel Schwartz is here to discuss the current executive order and how it affects ticket brokers and fans. In this high-impact episode, we sit down with one of the original voices in ticket resale to break down what’s really driving the headlines. From political theater to pricing transparency, Schwartz shares insider stories from decades in the game—starting with Lions games in the '70s and stretching all the way to Super Bowl holdbacks, Taylor Swift meltdowns, and FTC policy shifts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why bots aren’t the real problem—and who actually is How “dynamic pricing” impact fans, travel planners, and the entire resale market What the new executive orders and pricing laws could mean for concerts, sports, and festivals How fans, brokers, and platforms can navigate an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace Whether you're a travel professional, ticketing insider, or just a fan tired of hidden fees and vanishing inventory, this episode delivers clarity, context, and a dose of hard truth. Follow us at @Tix2TravelPod on all platforms and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.tttpod.com www.xpotravel.com…

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FULL SHOW: Thursday, August 14th 2:14:40

21 hours ago2:14:40

2:14:40

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show breaking down the news that the NCAA will be announcing their findings of the investigation into Michigan football's sign-stealing scandal tomorrow. They spent the first two hours on this and what might happen before they shifted gears to cover a myriad of topics in the third hour. Then, the guys ended the show with more of why Mike thinks it might be a good idea for the Tigers to call up top prospect Kevin McGonigle.…

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HOUR 1: The NCAA's Impending Announcement on Michigan Football Findings + In Football Today 42:33

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Mike and Rico began the first hour of the show with a discussion about the news that the NCAA will hold a press conference tomorrow to reveal their findings in their investigation into the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal. They took a few of your calls before David joined for an "In Football Today".…

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HOUR 2: NCAA's Upcoming Michigan Football Announcement Continued 36:43

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The guys spent the second hour continuing their conversation they began in the first hour about the NCAA's press conference announcing their findings about the sign-stealing scandal tomorrow.

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HOUR 3: CFB Blitz + Who Am I? + Unreal Viral Story 27:49

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The guys started the second hour joined by David for a CFB Blitz. Then, Mike put the guys through a "Who Am I?" before they all reacted to a viral story that they deemed too insane to not bring up on the show.

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HOUR 4: Should The Tigers Call Up McGonigle? 28:11

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Valenti opened the final hour returning to where the guys left off yesterday: wondering if it might be a smart move for Scott Harris to call up top prospect Kevin McGonigle to the majors on September 1st from Double-A. They heard from a few of the people before they put a bow on today's show.

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Taking Your Calls On If Tigers Should Call Up McGonigle 8:50

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8:50

Valenti casts his rod and the people bite in response to his idea about the Tigers calling up Kevin McGonigle.

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Are We Disrespecting the Tigers? 11:58

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Mike wants to know if we're overreacting about the Tigers and are disrespecting the talent they have on the team.

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The Guys React to An ABSURD Story 7:43

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The guys discuss an insane non-sports story that you'll have to hear to believe it.

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Who Am I? | 8-14-25 10:51

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10:51

Valenti has a player in mind whom the guys try to guess in this "Who Am I?"

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Top 25 College Football Teams Best Bets | CFB Blitz 9:12

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David has a list of the top-25 CFB teams and a best bet for most of them.

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More Of The People Chime In On Michigan Football Announcement 10:50

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10:50

The guys take more of your calls on the NCAA's impending announcement on their investigation on the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal.

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Trying To Make Sense Of WHY The NCAA Is Revealing This Tomorrow 9:37

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Mike and Rico try to explain why the NCAA chose a Friday morning press conference as their way to announce their findings of the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal.

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NFL: Boom Or Bust? | In Football Today 9:49

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David joins with a few NFL teams, asking the guys if each of them will boom or bust this season.

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Taking Your Calls On The Potential Results Of NCAA's Michigan Investigation 10:12

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10:12

Mike and Rico hear from a few of the people on what the results of the NCAA's investigation into Michigan football's sign-stealing scandal will be.

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“If anybody is going to make a leap this year … it is going to be Jameson” | '4th Down in the Motor City' 22:29

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