Ticketmaster
Mentioned in 69 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A dominant ticket sales platform for concerts and live events across major venues and festivals, frequently integrated into music discovery services like Apple Music. Podcasts discuss the company in contexts ranging from operational roles (selling tickets for touring artists and major festivals) to criticism regarding monopolistic practices, consumer frustrations with pricing and cancellations, and an ongoing federal antitrust case involving parent company Live Nation. The platform has also gained attention for instances where demand for high-profile artists overwhelmed its systems.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Financial Audit · May 15, 2026
Financial Audit's Biggest Karen
“Concert ticket purchase ($600) to see Rocky Votolato; impulse entertainment spending”
U Up? · May 13, 2026
Is a Breakup Revenge Post Ever Okay?
“Ticket platform discussed regarding 'Blue Dot disease' where oversupply of available seats causes artists to cancel shows”
New Rory & MAL · May 12, 2026
Episode 492 | Trolling Loud
“Owned by Live Nation; criticized for convenience fees and artificial pricing mechanisms that inflate concert ticket costs”
No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 11, 2026
1155: Reitan wins Truist, Jeeno at Mizuho, and a lengthy notebook
“Referenced as example of monopoly/cartel; Barry Diller company where Terry Clark worked”
Grumpy Old Geeks · May 8, 2026
745: Unwanted Senior Discount
“Subject of class action lawsuit for excessive fees on primary ticket sales since 2010”
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast · May 8, 2026
#607 - We’re Talking About Current Stuff! Ft. Hosts of God's Country
“Ticket platform discussed in context of Blue Dot Fever and seat availability visualization”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 27, 2026
R Rated Jokes & The Shuffler Ghost
“Ticket sales platform referenced for monitoring available seats and ticket inventory for comedy shows”
The Daily · Apr 23, 2026
Ticketmaster’s Big Loss in Court
“Live Nation subsidiary found to be monopoly ticketing platform; uses coercive practices to maintain market dominance”
Click Here · Apr 21, 2026
The price tag of you
“Identified as client of price optimization firms; uses dynamic pricing for event tickets”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Apr 18, 2026
Episode 921 | "Cheeks Come Out At Night"
“Ticket sales platform found to operate as monopoly by 33 states; owns venues and parking, controlling entire live entertainment ecosystem”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 16, 2026
Full Show 04-16-2026
“Subsidiary of Live Nation found guilty of antitrust violations; potential breakup or structural remedies pending”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 16, 2026
What a time to be a central bank
“Subsidiary of Live Nation; jury found it ran illegal monopoly; company appealing $280M settlement with states”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 16, 2026
What a time to be a central bank
“Parent company Live Nation found to operate illegal monopoly; $280 million settlement set aside for state lawsuits; company appealing verdict”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 16, 2026
6a Fleet Week, Eric Rodeo Goat Review, Scoop Ticket Master Lawsuit, Rush E Piano and Latty Astros Fleet Week Interviews 04-16-26
“Subsidiary of Live Nation found to operate as monopoly; Taylor Swift Eras Tour presale chaos sparked outrage leading to federal antitrust lawsuit”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 16, 2026
She Knows Her Way Around A Pack Of Marlboros
“Mentioned as monopoly topic to be discussed later in show”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 16, 2026
Dirty 4: Sydney Sweeney Facing Backlash for New Euphoria Season
“Antitrust violation verdict for maintaining monopoly control over ticketing in conjunction with parent company Live Nation”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 16, 2026
Dirty 2: Live Nation and Ticketmaster Operating as an Illegal Monopoly
“Subsidiary of Live Nation found to have operated as illegal monopoly, overcharging customers $1.72 per ticket”
Democracy Now! Audio · Apr 16, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-04-16 Thursday
“Subsidiary of Live Nation found guilty of monopolistic practices; judge to determine if company breakup is warranted”
Morning Joe · Apr 16, 2026
David Ignatius: Trump is waiting for Iran to tap out when it comes to blockade
“Subsidiary of Live Nation found to have engaged in illegal monopolistic practices in antitrust lawsuit verdict”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 16, 2026
Wait, Allbirds is Pivoting to AI? & Jury Calls Live Nation a Monopoly
“Ticketing subsidiary of Live Nation, handles 86% of tickets at major venues; jury found it overcharged consumers $1.72 per ticket”
The Headlines · Apr 16, 2026
Trump’s Scattershot Week, and a Stock Market Record
“Subsidiary of Live Nation found to be part of monopoly structure that stifles competition and drives up ticket prices.”
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast · Apr 12, 2026
Father Knows Less with Bobby Bones: Lauren Alaina's Crazy Birth Story & Kickoff Kevin on Twin Chaos
“Ticket sales platform mentioned for iHeart Country Festival featuring Lauren Alaina”
And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan · Apr 10, 2026
And The Update Is… Rap Lyrics Banned in Court, AI Deals Stalling, and a $64B UMG Bombshell
“Partnered with Cash or Trade on face value resale integration to reduce scalping and bot activity”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 10, 2026
Full Show 4-10-26
“Ticket vendor for Charlie Puth concert at Fox Theater on May 19th”
Les Grosses Têtes · Apr 8, 2026
L'INTÉGRALE - Émission du mercredi 8 avril 2026
“Ticket sales platform mentioned regarding Céline Dion concert waitlist management”
Les Grosses Têtes · Apr 8, 2026
FAKE NEWS - Fait divers en Belgique, racisme sur 'Cnews', hommes autour de la Lune... Quelle Grosse Tête dit vrai ?
“Ticketing platform referenced for Céline Dion concert waitlist management”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
Full Show 4-8-26
“Platform selling Charlie Puth concert tickets at Fox Theater for May 19”
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Apr 7, 2026
Tommy D : His 15 year battle with Live Nation
“Owned by Live Nation; allegedly used to block ticket sales for competing promoters' events as enforcement mechanism”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 7, 2026
8a Bridesmaid dress, True Crime Tuesday, Scoop 4-07-26
“Mentioned as platform handling refunds for Lady Gaga's canceled shows”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 7, 2026
Full Show 4-7-26
“Ticket sales platform for Charlie Puth concert prize giveaway”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 6, 2026
Webby-Nominated?! The April Fools Strike Again
“Referenced for ticket sales and availability warnings for David Spade's theater tour”
Morbid · Apr 2, 2026
The Perron Family Haunting
“Mentioned as the platform for purchasing tickets to Morbid's Radio City Music Hall live episode event”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 25, 2026
Episode 5246: Live Pre-Game From CPAC
“Referenced as example of oligarch concentration of power during Obama administration”
Morbid · Mar 23, 2026
The Kidnapping of Charlie Lindbergh (Part 2)
“Hosts promoted their Radio City Music Hall performance tickets exclusively through Ticketmaster, emphasizing approved pricing.”
Morbid · Mar 19, 2026
The Kidnapping of Charlie Lindbergh (Part 1)
“Hosts mentioned Ticketmaster as the official ticket vendor for their live show at Radio City Music Hall”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 19, 2026
Episode 5228: Democrats Continue To Fight Against Saving Our Elections; State Attorney General's Continue Fight Against Live Nation
“Live Nation subsidiary; key target for potential divestiture in antitrust case as linchpin of monopoly control”
Law and Chaos · Mar 17, 2026
Ep 213 — As DOJ Implodes, Judiciary Shows Signs Of Life
“Ticket sales platform owned by Live Nation; subject of multi-state antitrust litigation over monopolistic practices and consumer harm”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 16, 2026
Club 520 - Jeff Teague on CRAZY Timberwolves story, injuries RUINING Joel Embiid’s 76ers career, March Madness
“Criticized for excessive fees on concert and event tickets, impacting consumer affordability”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 16, 2026
Episode 5220: Secret Deals Behind Live Nation Settlement; SAVE America Act Must Pass
“Merged with Live Nation creating vertically integrated monopoly; uses exclusive contracts to control venues and extract consumer fees up to 80%”
Law and Chaos · Mar 13, 2026
Ep 212 — Trump Comes Up With Magical Insurance Plan To Make Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
“Subsidiary of Live Nation; monopoly ticket vendor accused of price gouging through ancillary fees and market manipulation”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Mar 10, 2026
March 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Parent company Live Nation's antitrust settlement allows venues to use other ticket vendors and caps service fees”
NPR News Now · Mar 9, 2026
NPR News: 03-09-2026 7PM EDT
“Live Nation subsidiary named in DOJ antitrust case alleging monopolization of ticketing and promotion in live events industry”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 5, 2026
Club Shay Shay - Matt Rife Part 1
“Rife's shows broke Ticketmaster's website due to high ticket demand, comparable to Taylor Swift's impact”
NPR News Now · Mar 3, 2026
NPR News: 03-03-2026 6PM EST
“Concert ticketing platform accused of monopolistic practices in federal antitrust trial; DOJ argues system is broken due to market dominance”
Comedy Saved Me · Mar 2, 2026
Lynn Hoffman and Lewis Black Discuss How Comedy Saved Their Lives Through Laughter and Resilience in Tough Times
“Ticket sales platform for iHeart Country Festival and live event ticketing”
Backstage With Gentry Thomas · Feb 27, 2026
Matt Rife: The Self-Bet That Built an Empire on touring and paranormal
“Ticket sales platform that Matt Rife broke through record-breaking Madison Square Garden sales”
Mojo In The Morning · Feb 27, 2026
Full Show 2-27-26
“Ticket sales platform for concert giveaways”
9to5Mac Happy Hour · Feb 19, 2026
Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices
“Primary ticket sales platform integrated into Apple Music concert discovery feature”
My First Million · Feb 16, 2026
Asking Scott Galloway 10 Questions We’re Not Allowed To Ask (unfiltered)
“Discussed as monopoly controlling concert ticket prices and limiting access to third places”
The Von Haessler Doctrine · Feb 13, 2026
The Von Haessler Doctrine: S16/EP029 - Chewth-Pick
“Selling tickets for James Taylor concert at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park”