SI Media With Jimmy Traina
503 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 861 ratingsEvery week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personalities, celebrities, and anybody else interested in sports or media. Plus, get a window into the storylines Jimmy is following closest in the weekly Traina Thoughts segment.
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SiriusXM and 'First Take' host, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
April 04, 2024 19:15 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBEpisode 488 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with SiriusXM radio host, "First Take" contributor and Radio Hall of Famer, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. Topics discussed with Russo include the Shohei Ohtani gambling story, whether sports is headed for a major gambling scandal, MLB continuing its awful deal with AppleTV+, CBS' impressive depth when it comes to NCAA Tournament broadcasters and AppleTV+'s series on the New England Patriots. Russo also has a special shoutout for hi...
Bryan Curtis on the Latest Sports Media News
March 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBEpisode 487 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's Editor-At-Large and host of the "Press Box Podcast," Bryan Curtis about all the latest sports media news. Among the topics covered with Curtis: Is Stephen A. Smith a $25-million man?; How is Pat McAfee factoring into Stephen A. Smith's desire for a massive pay day?; The ESPN-Aaron Rodgers headache; Excitement for Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery to call the Final Four for CBS/Turner; LeBron James getting into the...
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky
March 14, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBEpisode 486 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky. Orlovsky gives us a break down of his unbelievably busy schedule, talks about how the NFL owns most of the sports calendar and shares his thoughts about the wild free-agency spree that took place this week. Orlovsky also explains that his ultimate goal is to call top games each week and whether he feels like networks have a bias against putting them in that role since he wasn't a supersta...
ESPN legend Bob Ley
March 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBEpisode 485 of the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" podcast features an interview with legendary ESPN personality, Bob Ley. Ley shares memories of NFL reporter Chris Mortensen, who passed away last week, and explains why Mort was so special to so many people. Ley also weighs in on the state of sports media, whether he feels he got out at the right time when he retired in 2019, ESPN's addition of Pat McAfee and how Stephen A. Smith gets the "Jordan Rules" treatment. Ley also tells why cutting the...
WFAN/CBS Sports Network's Gregg Gionnatti
February 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBEpisode 484 of the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" podcast features an interview with WFAN/CBS Sports Network morning radio host, Gregg Giannotti. Giannotti, who co-hosts the highly successful "Boomer & Gio" show talks about how he balances doing a radio show for a New York audience and a TV show for a national audience, explains how he formats the show and reveals why Boomer Esiason never knows the opening topic before the show begins Giannotti also discusses the importance of covering non-spo...
All-Traina Thoughts Super Bowl Wrap Up
February 15, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEpisode 483 of the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" podcast is an all-Traina Thoughts post-Super Bowl edition with Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY.Topics discussed include Tony Romo's performance calling the Big Game, the massive confusion about the overtime rules, the halftime show, whether the game should start earlier in the day, the awful injury suffered by the Niners' Dre Greenlaw and whether Kyle Shanahan made the right move by taking the ball in overtime. Other topics include CBS' outstandin...
Jim Nantz on calling Super Bowl LVIII
February 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBEpisode 482 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the man who will call Super Bowl LVIII for CBS, Jim Nantz. Nantz, who will be calling his seventh Super Bowl, talks about how he prepares for calling the big game, whether the massive number of viewers affects how he calls the game and whether he ever thought he'd see the day when there would be a Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Nantz also addresses the backlash faced by Tony Romo in recent seasons, shares his thoughts on the ...
Bryan Curtis on Tony Romo, Tom Brady, Greg Olsen & More
February 01, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBEpisode 481 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation about all the latest sports media news with Editor-In-Large from The Ringer, Bryan Curtis. Is the Tony Romo backlash from viewers warranted? How has Romo performed in the playoffs? How will viewers react to Romo calling this year's Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Niners? How will things play out at Fox with Tom Brady replacing Greg Olsen as the network's No. 1 NFL analyst. What are Olsen's options? What can we expect from ...
Kyle Brandt on Sports Media, Playoffs, Wheel of Fortune
January 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBEpisode 480 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with "Good Morning Football" host, Kyle Brandt. Brandt talks about the strong ratings for GMFB, how he feels about the NFL season winding down, the AFC and NFL Championship games, the great story of the Lions and Jared Goff, what a Super Bowl in Las Vegas means for people in sports media, why he doesn't love talking about the Cowboys, why he avoids the social media game, his unique segment for CBS' "NFL Today," his experienc...
Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen
January 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBEpisode 479 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Fox's lead NFL broadcast booth, Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen. Olsen shares his opinion on the Eagles' epic collapse, the Cowboys' decision to retain Mike McCarthy as head coach, the emergence of Packers quarterback Jordan Love and the dominance of Niners running back, Christian McCaffrey. The duo also talk about calling an unusual amount of blowouts and a low number of close games this past regular season, whether the...
Jim Miller on ESPN, Pat McAfee & Aaron Rodgers
January 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBEpisode 478 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with author, reporter and journalist, James Andrew Miller. Miller, who literally wrote the book on ESPN, pulls back the curtain on Pat McAfee's on-air claim that executive Norby Williamson is trying to sabotage his show and leaking information to the press. Miller also weighs in on the Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel feud and the "Pat McAfee Show's" role in the drama and who made the decision to discontinue Rodgers' appearances o...
NFL Controversy, CFB Playoffs, The Rock's Return and More
January 04, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 477 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is an All-Traina Thoughts edition with Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. Topics covered during the podcast include the controversial ending of the Lions-Cowboys game, the ridiculous takes that followed and how the NFL has handled the situation; huge ratings for the Alabama-Michigan college football semifinal and the ridiculous start time for the Washington-Texas semifinal; the best play-by-play person in college football; The Rock'...
2023 Year in Review w/ Andrew Perloff & Peter Schrager
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBEpisode 476 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is the 4th annual year-in-review extravaganza roundtable with Peter Schrager from "Good Morning Football" and Andrew Perloff from CBS Sports Radio. The podcast covers and best and worst of 2023 in the world of sports, media and pop culture. What was the biggest NFL story of the year? What was the biggest non-NFL sports story in 2023? Which sports media people stood out over the past year? What were the sports media trends that hit and missed? Also ...
All-Traina Thoughts Mailbag Edition
December 21, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBEpisode 475 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is an all-Traina Thoughts mailbag edition with weekly contributor, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. Listeners of the podcast has questions about what Fox will do with Greg Olsen next year when Tom Brady joins the network's No. 1 NFL crew, whether Warner Brothers Discovery would pass on reupping with the NBA if it signed a deal with WWE, what the best role for Bill Belichick would be if he went into broadcasting, ABC and ESPN airin...
MJF: Maxwell Jacob Friedman
December 19, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBEpisode 474 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with AEW World Heavyweight Champion, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, also known as MJF. Friedman talks about his rise in AEW, his heel and face personas, why he stands out in professional wrestling, whether he considers himself a locker room leader and the status of his contact with the company and Cody Rhodes recently saying that he thinks Friedman will one day wind in up WWE. MJF also weighs in on CM Punk, headline a pay-per-view sh...
Andrew Marchand on Al Michaels, Jon Morosi & More
December 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBEpisode 473 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with New York Post sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand. Marchand discusses the news that NBC will not be using Al Michaels to call one of its four NFL playoff game this season, the fallout from MLB Network's Jon Morosi erroneously reporting on Shohei Ohtani flying to Toronto, leading to speculation that he'd sign with the Blue Jays and whether the NBA's In-Season Tournament was a success. Other topics covered with Marchand ...
Seth Rollins on CM Punk, Roman Reigns & More
December 08, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBEpisode 472 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with WWE Superstar Seth Rollins. The World Heavyweight champion talks about his viral reaction to CM Punk making a surprise return to the WWE at the Survivor Series, when he found out Punk was back with the company, what happened backstage, why he dislikes Punk and whether he will have any issues working with Punk. Rollins also discusses whether the quest to end Roman Reigns' lengthy run as WWE Universal Champion is a talk...
Booger McFarland + Traina Thoughts
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBEpisode 471 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN college football and NFL analyst, Booger McFarland. McFarland shares his thoughts on the college football playoff and his comment that Florida State getting snubbed was a "travesty to the sport." He also discloses who he likes to win the Alabama-Michigan and Texas-Washington and, ultimately, the title game. McFarland also discusses whether the controversy regarding FSU is good for the sport, the mentality of colle...
'Sunday Night Football's' Mike Tirico
November 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBEpisode 470 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with broadcaster Mike Tirico from NBC The voice of "Sunday Night Football" discusses how much he pays attention to the schedule and flex possibilities late in the season, whether he's feeling for comfortable in his second year as the SNF's play-by-play guy, whether NBC went too far covering Taylor Swift's appearance at the Chiefs-Jets game in Week 4 game, watching the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase with Lee Corso, whether he'd h...
NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, Mike North + Traina Thoughts
November 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBEpisode 469 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, Mike North North explains how a game getting flexed happens, why the NFL would want to flex a game and what goes into flexing a game. North also discusses whether he thinks any games will be flexed this season, what the league thinks of having three Patriots games left in prime time, how the Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow injuries have impacted the prime-schedule, whether the league would ever...
Ian Eagle on Travel Mishaps, the Final Four + Traina Thoughts
November 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBEpisode 468 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with broadcaster Ian Eagle, from CBS, Turner Sports and the YES Network. Eagle discusses his hectic work weeks during the NFL and NBA season and shares hilarious traveling stories, including the time he almost missed a game after a flight was canceled. Eagle also explains why he still does NFL preseason games, how he's approaching the college basketball season now that he will call the Final Four for the first time, being th...
All Traina Thoughts Edition: NFL Primetime Woes, LeBron's Streaming Issues & More
November 09, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBEpisode 467 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is an All-Traina Thoughts edition of the podcast with Sal Licata from WFAN Radio and SNY TV. This week, Jimmy details his struggles in booking a guest for this week's podcast, Jimmy and Sal reminisce about the horrible experience they had when they took pictures with Larry David, they discuss the NFL's prime-time schedule woes and flex scheduling changes that need to happen, Troy Aikman's call of Chargers-Jets on "Monday Night Football," including...
ESPN's RGIII + Peter Schrager
November 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBEpisode 466 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features two interviews. First up is Robert Griffin III, who is a college football color commentator for ESPN, one of the analysts of ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" and the host of a new podcast, "RG3 and The Ones." Griffin discusses his various roles in broadcasting, how and why he decided to get into sports media after having no interest in it during his playing days and what the ultimate goal is for his media career. He also talks about navigat...
Radio host Dan Patrick + Traina Thoughts
October 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBEpisode 465 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with legendary radio host, Dan Patrick. Topics discussed include Patrick setting a retirement date in four years, why he will call it a career at that time and what he'll do after giving up his radio show. Among the other items covered with Patrick: Why he disliked his last two years at ESPN, the state of radio, the art of interviewing, how he critiques all of his interviews, Pat McAfee backlash and McAfee's weekly interview...
The Ringer's Bill Simmons
October 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBEpisode 464 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with founder and CEO of The Ringer, Bill Simmons. Topics discussed include why Simmons doesn't do a lot of interviews, the state of sports media, what makes someone a good podcaster, how he preps for a podcast, how he remembers his time at ESPN, whether he regrets calling Roger Goodell a "liar," getting suspended from Twitter, his issue with how people aggregate his podcast and the ESPN "NBA Countdown" vs. TNT's "Inside the...
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman
October 12, 2023 13:42 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBEpisode 463 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN's Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. The "Monday Night Football" broadcasters, now in their 22nd year together, talk about passing John Madden and Pat Summerall, as the longest-tenured network broadcast team ever. Aikman discusses his relationship with Madden while Buck shares his feelings on what the record means to him as a broadcaster. Other topics discussed include whether Buck will ever call baseball for ESPN, Aikman's o...
Bryan Curtis on Sports Media + Traina Thoughts
October 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBEpisode 462 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's sports media columnist and podcast host, Bryan Curtis. Topics discussed include NBC's Taylor Swift-heavy broadcast of Chiefs-Jets as well as Cris Collinsworth's odd commentary on Zach Wilson, plus NBC's Rodney Harrison taking a ton of heat for calling Wilson "garbage" during a postgame interview with the Chiefs' Chris Jones. Other items covered on the podcast: Whether interest in Deion Sanders and Colorad...
Andrew Marchand on MNF, McAfee, Swift/Kelce Coverage & More
September 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBEpisode 461 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with "New York Post" sports columnist, Andrew Marchand, about the latest sports media news and storylines.Topics discussed include ABC/ESPN using staggered start times for their "Monday Night Football" doubleheaders, how the Pat McAfee-ESPN marriage is going, the Deion Sanders affect on college football, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's viral cocktail/gambling/gummy moment on "First Take," a New York radio fight, the expected move f...
ESPN's Kevin Clark + Traina Thoughts
September 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBEpisode 460 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Kevin Clark, who now hosts "This Is Football" for ESPN. Clark talks about why he recently made the move from The Ringer to ESPN, whether he will continue to write and how sports media has changed since Covid. Other topics covered with Clark include the possible Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance, changes he'd like to see network's make for NFL coverage, Bill Belichick's personality, what we know after two weeks of the NF...
The Best of SI Media: Play-by-Play Announcers
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIn this special edition of the best of SI Media, we take a look back at some of our favorite past interviews with great play-by-play announcers like Joe Buck, Al Michaels, Ian Eagle, Brent Musburger, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFL Red Zone host Scott Hanson
September 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBEpisode 459 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Scott Hanson, who is now in his 15 year as host of the NFL Red Zone channel. Hanson talks about what he remembers from hosting his first show 15 years ago, what has changed about the channel over the years, the use of the term "witching hour" and the show's enormous popularity. Hanson also discusses his post-show routine after not eating and or using the bathroom for seven hours, what his ideal 1pm/4pm breakdown is in ...
The Debut of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube
September 11, 2023 19:57 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBEpisode 458 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is a bonus episode that features a conversation with Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York on one topic: The debut of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube. With NFL Sunday Ticket leaving DirecTV after more than 20 years, there were many changes to the service. What worked? What didn't work? What can be done better?Jimmy and Sal share their experiences on getting Sunday Ticket set up and running into roadblocks and how they managed to watch as m...
Julian Edelman and John Ourand
September 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBEpisode 457 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features two interviews plus the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. First up is Super Bowl champion, Julian Edelman, who joins "Fox NFL Kickoff" this season. Edelman discusses his new gig with Fox, why so many former Patriots are on television and why he chose TV over coaching. Edelman also talks about what it was like playing for Bill Belichick and with Tom Brady, how Belichick would use other players' quotes to motivate the Patriots, how Brady wo...
ESPN's Greg McElroy and Comedian Jared Freid
August 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBEpisode 456 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features two interviews. First up is ESPN college football analyst, Greg McElroy. McElroy talks about getting promoted to ESPN's No. 2 crew where he will work with Sean McDonough and call a national championship playoff game. McElroy also discusses working with Joe Tessitore and Dave Pasch in past years, why he has to be overprepared to call a game and how long it took him to get comfortable in the booth. McElroy, who played at Alabama, also talks...
Charles Barkley
August 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBEpisode 455 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Charles Barkley. The "Inside the NBA" host talks about recently signing a 10-year contract with Warner Brothers Discovery, but why he won't work nearly that long. He also reveals whether he'd work for a different company if WBD loses rights to the NBA after next season and how serious he was about joining LIV golf, Other topics covered include how many times he's been in the same room with Michael Jordan over the past 2...
GMFB's Peter Schrager + Traina Thoughts
August 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBEpisode 454 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview Peter Schrager from "Good Morning Football" and "Fox NFL Kickoff." Schrager discusses what his travel schedule is like during the season when he has to travel from New York City to Los Angeles every weekend, what his goal is when reporting for "Fox NFL Kickoff," and the huge broadcast and media changes coming to to the NFL for the 2023 season. Other topics covered include why this is set up to be a great NFL season, a sleeper...
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo + Traina Thoughts
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBEpisode 453 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with SiriusXM radio host, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. The radio Hall of Famer, who also hosts "High Heat" on the MLB Network and appears on "First Take" each Wednesday, discusses going viral recently for his interview with Joey Votto, which featured Votto cutting a WWE-like promo on Russo. Russo also sheds light on his future in sports media and explains why he may change something after the Super Bowl. Other topics covered incl...
WWE Superstar Seth Rollins
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBEpisode 452 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with WWE superstar, Seth Rollins. Rollings talks about his SummerSlam match with Finn Balor at Ford Field in Detroit, the prospects of being in a storyline with his wife, Becky Lynch, his standing with Cody Rhodes and the evolution of the WWE Universe embracing and singing his theme song for extremely long periods of time. Rollins also explains what happened when he went viral for a "Monday Night Raw" segment gone wrong and t...
Sports Columnist Bob Kravitz on Ripping The Athletic + Traina Thoughts
July 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBEpisode 451 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with longtime sports columnist Bob Kravitz. Kravitz was laid off from The Athletic last month and recently wrote a scathing Substack article about his time at the company. Kravitz goes in-depth on his time at the Athletic telling him he had to generate a large amount of subscriptions while he was recovering from quadruple bypass surgery. He also talks about the reaction he got from his Substack article, the state of sports ...
WWE Superstar, Cody Rhodes
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBEpisode 450 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes. Rhodes discusses all aspects of the new Peacock documentary about his life, "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes." In addition, Rhodes also talks about losing to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania and the overwhelming reaction from disappointed WWE fans, how Vince McMahon recruited him back to WWE, a possible storyline with Triple H, his relationship with his father, Dusty Rhodes and the popula...
Mike Florio on Belichick, Hard Knocks and more + "Traina Thoughts"
July 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBEpisode 449 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with the man behind Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio. Topics covered include the Jets over-the-top reluctance to appear on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this season, whether Bill Belichick is actually on the hot seat in New England this season, whether the NFL will ever allow fans to purchase games for just a single team, the latest controversy with running backs being devalued and not getting mega contracts and much more. Following Fl...
Andrew Marchand on ESPN Layoffs + Traina Thoughts
July 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBEpisode 448 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features a conversation with New York Post sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand about the latest sports media news. The lead topic is ESPN parting ways with Jeff Van Gundy and whether the NBA had anything to do with the move, where Van Gundy could end up and what ESPN will do for its top NBA booth. Other topics include the "New York Times" shutting down its sports department and using The Athletic for its sports coverage, how Derek Jeter is perf...
ESPN Layoffs + Traina Thoughts
June 30, 2023 19:11 - 25 minutes - 23 MBOn episode 447 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," Jimmy discusses the recent on-air talent layoffs at ESPN. The most shocking name announced was Jeff Van Gundy. Why did it happen? What are Van Gundy's options? What would be the best scenario for Van Gundy. Jimmy also explains why it's wrong to blame Pat McAfee for any of the layoffs, why the people who were let go should remain positive and much more. Later in the podcast, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for the...
SiriusXM's Adam Schein + Traina Thoughts
June 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBEpisode 446 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with SiriusXM radio host and CBS Sports Network host, Adam Schein. Schein talks about why he loves radio so much, the challenges of doing a national show for SiriusXM and the differences between hosting a radio show and podcast. Other topics covered with Schein include who he'd like to interview right now, what he does on the radio during a slow news day, the radio gimmicks he hates, why he took on a podcast, having the pe...
Bryan Curtis + Sal Licata and "Traina Thoughts"
June 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBEpisode 445 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's Editor-At-Large, Bryan Curtis on all the latest sports media news. Topics covered with Curtis include Stephen A. Smith seemingly having no restrictions on his non-ESPN podcast and what a change that is for the World Wide Leader, the recent layoffs for The Athletic and the company's change in direction, whether the media should cover Zion Williamson's apparent personal life drama and much more. Following C...
Scott Van Pelt on PGA-LIV & his "SportsCenter" future + Traina Thoughts
June 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBEpisode 444 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt. The "SportsCenter" anchor, who is also the network's lead golf host, talks about the shocking PGA-LIV merger, his initial reaction to the news, what he heard from players on both tours and whether he thinks the merger will ultimately be good for the sport. Van Pelt also shares his thoughts on his broadcasting future and reveals that he doesn't see himself hosting "SportsCenter" for for more than a...
SiriusXM's Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
June 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBEpisode 443 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Radio Hall of Famer, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. Russo talks about radio shows vs. podcasts and how radio has changed over the years and how sports talk hosts can no longer just do sports. He also shares his thoughts on re-upping with "First Take" for another year, how his relationship with JJ Redick has improved over the past few months and Pat McAfee joining ESPN. Other topics covered with Russo include flex scheduling com...
Pat McAfee
June 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBEpisode 442 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with sports media megastar, Pat McAfee. McAfee shares the inside details of his daily show moving to ESPN this fall: Why did he jump to the World Wide Leader? Will he still be able to have non-ESPN guests on the show? How much input will ESPN have on the content of the show? What about the cursing? Why is he leaving FanDuel? Did his year as a co-host on College GameDay play a role in him joining ESPN? Was he surprised by nega...
Stone Cold Steve Austin + Richard Deitsch
May 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBEpisode 441 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features interviews with WWE legend, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Athletic's media reporter, Richard Deitsch. Stone Cold kicks off the podcast by discussing his new show on A&E, "Stone Cold Take on America," what he thinks of the current WWE storyline involving Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns and his feelings on CM Punk's status with AEW. Austin also reminisces about his legendary career, sharing his thoughts on the biggest pop he ever got from a ...
NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, Mike North, on NFL Schedule + Dan Rapaport on Golf
May 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBEpisode 440 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features two guests. First up is NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, Mike North on putting together the 2023 schedule. Just some of the topics covered: What game did networks want the most? What's the philosophy behind ESPN having staggered doubleheaders instead of straight doubleheaders? Is it true the league doesn't want to waste great matchups on days when it's guaranteed to have a huge rating? Will the league consider a team to be a permanent fixtur...