Download Episode 6 to hear more about how online and mobile sports wagering would mean more revenue for everyone involved. This story is part of a six-part podcast project called Empty Seats, the pandemic versus a sports capital.

KJZZ's Empty Seats Episode 5: How Many Sports Fans Is It Safe To Host In 2021?

Nov 2nd, 2020 19m 43s

This is the offseason for every major pro sport except football. The trio not playing now have to work with health officials to figure out whether fans can safely go to games when play resumes. The answer has huge implications for Arizona.

KJZZ's Empty Seats Episode 4: Sports Fans Missing At Westgate

Oct 26th, 2020 18m 8s

A huge advantage to owning a business near one of metro Phoenix’s sports shrines was that you were guaranteed crowds for a certain number of days each year. Download Episode 4 to hear more from Westgate, plus game-day visits to State Farm Stadi

KJZZ's Empty Seats Episode 3: Virus Hit As Phoenix Sports Pageant Was Set To Peak

Oct 19th, 2020 18m 11s

Tuesday of the week in March when COVID-19 crashed the sports industry — and started to shut down the United States — was also supposed to be a really important point in metro Phoenix’s yearly sports bonanza.

KJZZ's Empty Seats Episode 2: Sports Deal Decades Ago Changed Phoenix's Future

Oct 12th, 2020 34m 21s

This story is part of a six-part podcast project called Empty Seats, the pandemic versus a sports capital. Download Episode 2 to hear more from Jerry Colangelo about his role transforming the city into the home of teams from each of the top fou

KJZZ's Empty Seats Episode 1: Phoenix Raceway

Oct 5th, 2020 25m 52s

This story is part of a six-part podcast project called Empty Seats, the pandemic versus a sports capital. In part one, hear how Phoenix Raceway and three other home-grown major events made metro Phoenix a destination for sports tourism. Visit

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