[Patreon Teaser] Heated Rivalry: Private Equity vs Human Decency

[Patreon Teaser] Heated Rivalry: Private Equity vs Human Decency

From Corporate Gossip by Nitetoast media

May 15, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the unethical practices of private equity in youth sports, highlighting key figures and their impact on children.

To hear the full episode, join the Corporate Gossip Patreon and get TWO bonus epiosdes every month! If you want even more Corporate Gossip in your life join at the Murdoch's Mates level for access to the group chat and the quarterly book club! Listen to the end for good news!! Imagine if Gordon Bombay never had a redemption arc. That's the story of Murry Gunty, owner of Black Bear Sports, a Private Equity company that professionalizes shaking kids down for their lunch money - but you're gonna LOVE how this movie ends. We'll also talk about Jeffrey Epstein associate Josh Harris and heir to the Smurf fortune David Blitzer who use their Blackstone connections and Wharton Business degrees to steal joy from children!! Don't worry, there's a comeuppance for them in this story, too! Links: Lord of the Rinks. Meet the hockey CEO cashing in on your kid's team Youth Sports Are a $40 Billion Business. Private Equity Is Taking Notice. Tennessee bill would criminalize harassment of student-athletes As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast Private Equity Is Coming for Youth Sports Bill would ban private equity 'vulture investors' from youth sports.

Topics covered

  • private equity
  • youth sports
  • business ethics
  • corporate rivalry
  • childhood development

Keywords

  • private equity
  • youth sports
  • Murry Gunty
  • Josh Harris
  • David Blitzer
  • corporate greed
  • child exploitation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Bear Sports, Blackstone, Wharton Business

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