FIFA's $13B World Cup Windfall, Padres' Tatis Jr. Drought

About this episode

The episode discusses FIFA's $13 billion World Cup revenue, Tatis Jr.'s home run drought, local surf conditions, and various national topics including mortgage scoring models and crypto market updates.

Friday May 01, 2026 In this episode from Encinitas, we delve into FIFA's staggering $13 billion World Cup revenue projection, highlighting the immense financial impact of this global event. Meanwhile, local sports fans are focused on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s ongoing home run drought as the San Diego Padres prepare to face the Chicago White Sox at Petco Park. Despite Tatis Jr.'s struggles, the Padres maintain a strong position, emphasizing their resilience and potential for future success. The episode also covers Encinitas' surf conditions, with clean waves ideal for beginners, and a detailed weather forecast promising mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. We discuss the pause on remote worker meetups in San Diego, spotlighting Scott Muirhead's unique approach to remote work. Additionally, we touch on the upcoming SoCal Derby, where San Diego FC faces LAFC without their captain, Jeppe Tverskov. On a national scale, we explore the implications of new mortgage scoring models and the insurance industry's pricing practices. Finally, we touch on the latest developments in the crypto market and the much-anticipated sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada," bringing a mix of local and global…

Topics covered

• FIFA World Cup revenue
• Fernando Tatis Jr. home run drought
• local sports news
• Encinitas surf conditions
• remote work
• mortgage scoring models
• crypto market updates

Keywords

• FIFA
• World Cup
• Fernando Tatis Jr.
• San Diego Padres
• Encinitas
• remote work
• mortgage scoring
• crypto market
• SoCal Derby
• surf conditions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA, San Diego Padres, San Diego FC, LAFC

Places: Chicago White Sox, Petco Park, Encinitas, San Diego

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