The Netflixification of Sports

The Netflixification of Sports

From Matter of Sports by Matter of Sports

March 28, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 2 · Episode 43

About this episode

Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss the impact of the increasing availability of sports documentaries and dramas on streaming platforms.

Okay, so we don't even know if this is a word, but how do you feel about the Netflixification of Sports? Are you affected by the plethora of sports documentaries available on nearly every streaming platform? How about the dramas set in the world of sports? Do they make you want to start rooting for a new team? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss this new phenomenon and if it actually is a phenomenon. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kent Koen, Jon Madani

Topics covered

  • Netflixification
  • sports documentaries
  • sports dramas

Keywords

  • streaming
  • sports
  • entertainment

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