Episode 230 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with newly retired NFL star, Chris Long and a chat with SI senior writer, Grant Wahl.Long discusses his love for ‘Game of Thrones, recapping each episode for SI.com during the final season of the show and the finale that disappointed many viewers. He also talks about retiring from the NFL, whether he’d come back to the Eagles and the new media company he his starting up.Wahl then joins the show to talk about his new SI pod...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Episode 229 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is Boston Globe sports media columnist, Chad Finn. He discusses a variety of topics with host Jimmy Traina, including NBA playoff ratings, what ESPN should do about their weak NBA studio show, the dominance of TNT’s NBA studio show, the level of interest in Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship, Tom Brady’s “friendship” with Donald Trump, FOX’s desire to challenge ESPN’s College GameDay and more. The Ringer’s Bry...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Episode 228 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN’s lead NBA play-by-play man, Mike Breen. The veteran broadcaster talks about what his season is like calling national games for ESPN and local games for the Knicks. He also discusses the chemistry he has with Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, what it was like to work over the years with analysts such as Hubie Brown, Walt “Clyde” Frazier and Bill Walton. Breen, who was working with Walton at the time, also reminisc...
May 08, 2019•55 min
Episode 227 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with NFL Network Insider, Ian Rapoport. The information man talks about his relationship with Adam Schefter, the scoop he missed out on that irritates him the most, all the fake Ian Rapoport Twitter accounts, the stress of his job, the event he loves to cover the most, the most difficult even to cover and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: h...
May 01, 2019•44 min
Episode 226 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Jim Nantz of CBS Sports. So far in 2019, the veteran play-by-play man has called an epic AFC title game between the Patriots and Chiefs, one of the most boring Super Bowls of all time, a thrilling Final Four (including Virginia’s stunning comeback in the title game) and a little golf tournament known as The Masters won by Tiger Woods. Nantz goes in-depth on all these topics. He also explains why he has no use for Twit...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Episode 225 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with two sports media reporters. First up is Ben Strauss of the “Washington Post.” Then, Andrew Marchand of the "New York Post" joins the show.Strauss discusses CBS’ Masters coverage and ratings, LeBron James possibly doing a guest spot on “Inside the NBA,” the differences between DAZN and ESPN+, the evolution of Deadspin and more.Marchand breaks down all aspect of the big Mike Francesa-Michael Kay sports-talk radio war that...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Episode 224 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is a conversation with columnist, Ray Ratto. Following Ratto, MLB Network’s Lauren Shehadi and Robert Flores join the podcast. Ratto talks about being laid off from his job at NBC Bay Area in January, the state of the sports media business, the problem with podcasts, the Athletic’s business model, Twitter, why he hates compliments and much more. Shehadi and Flores discuss their daily show, “MLB Central,” how ML...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Episode 223 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with Bleacher Report host, Taylor Rooks and Wrestling Observer publisher and found, Dave Meltzer. Rooks talks about her new Web interview show, "Take It There with Taylor Rooks,” what it’s like to be one of the ‘rising stars’ in sports media, how she deals with social media being a big part of her life, loving Oprah, her dream interview and much more.Meltzer previews WrestleMania, shares news on Ronda Rousey, John Cena, Dean...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr
Episode 222 of the “Sports Illustrated Media Podcast” features an interview with Darren Rovell, Senior Executive Producer for the Action Network. Rovell talks about whether it was difficult to leave ESPN for the Action Network, the challenges of working for a startup, his daily responsibilities, what he’s learned about gamblers, whether he likes sportsbooks offering refunds for losing wagers, what gamblers want from media outletst that cover gambling, remaining in the sports business world, his ...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Episode 221 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with legendary CBS/Turner college basketball analyst, Bill Raftery. The man who has been calling college hoops for 33 years talked about his various catchphrases, the challenges with calling the NCAA Tournament, what it meant to get the assignment to call the Final Four five years ago, how he prepares for a game, whether retirement ever creeps into his mind, what technology he does and doesn’t use and much more. The podcast kick...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Episode 220 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with “New York Post” sports columnist, Andrew Marchand, and WWE superstar Roman Reigns. Marchand and host Jimmy Traina discuss FOX’s new college football pregame show, featuring Urban Meyer, Stephen A. Smith’s repeated blunders, Turner Sports’ plan to phase out Marv Albert, how the NFL schedule the Cleveland Browns this season, the CBS/Turner NCAA Tournament Selection Show and much more. Roman Reigns joins the show approxi...
Mar 14, 2019•56 min
Episode 219 features an interview with journalist, author and podcast host, Jim Miller. The man who literally wrote the book on ESPN talks about ESPN being blindsided by Jason Witten’s departure, what ESPN’s plan is for the "Monday Night Football" booth, how ESPN will handle Jessica Mendoza calling Sunday Night Football while working in the Mets’ front office. In addition, Miller talks about the big changes facing Turner Sports and how that will affect sports fans, how networks balance getting i...
Mar 06, 2019•45 min
Episode 218 features an interview with Jon Weiner, aka Stugotz from ESPN's “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.” The radio host and new podcast host (“Stupodity”) gives the backstory on his nickname, talks about how he linked up with Le Batard, the chemistry between the two, growing up idolizing “Mike and the Mad Dog,” the show’s relationship with ESPN, his dream guests for his podcast, Bruce Springsteen and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr
Episode 217 of the Sports Illlustrated media podcast features an interview with Paul “BizNasty” Bissonnette about his transition from hockey player/Twitter icon to sports media star. The man known as “Biz,” talks about juggling his job as a host on “Spittin Chiclets” with his job as Coyotes radio analyst. Biz offers advice for all athletes on making the transition to sports media after retirement, discusses the best and worst parts of podcasting, reveals how he preps for his jobs and explained w...
Feb 20, 2019•56 min
Episode 216 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with "Sports Business Journal" reporter John Ourand about all the latest sports media news. Topics include Bob Costas' revealing interview with "E:60" about his controversial exit from NBC and the network pulling him off coverage for the 2018 Super Bowl, the AAF debut rating on CBS and the network beating ABC, which aired an NBA game at the same time, the fallout from ESPN firing Adnan Virk, the succ...
Feb 13, 2019•45 min
Episode 215 features an interview with New York Post sports reporter Andrew Marchand, who broke the story about ESPN firing personality, Adnan Virk. Marchand shares all the details behind the surprising incident and explains how it all went down, what Virk’s biggest mistake was, why ESPN took such drastic action. Marchand and host Jimmy Traina also discuss CBS’ telecast of Super Bowl LIII and go through the highs and lows from Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson. Learn more about your ad-choi...
Feb 04, 2019•42 min
Episode 214 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with actor Steve Carell, who talks about “The Office” and more. The man who played Michael Scott shares secrets about the “Basketball” episode, talks about what it was like to film the fire drill scene in “Stress Relief” and explains his thought process in writing the “Casino Night episode. Following Carell, the legendary Brent Musburger joins the podcast to talk about Super Bowl betting, prop bets, the scene in Vegas and ...
Jan 28, 2019•48 min
Episode 213 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two conversations. First up, New York Post sports media columnist and reporter, Andrew Marchand joins the show to talk about Tony Romo’s call of the AFC Championship, the big payday that awaits him and potential suitors. We also discuss how LeBron moving out West has hurt the NBA ratings, ESPN’s big UFC day and more. Following Marchand, Rolling Stone chief TV critic, Alan Sepinwall calls in to talk about his new book, “The Sopranos Ses...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr
Episode 212 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN college basketball analyst Bill Walton. The self-proclaimed Dead Head drops life philosophy, discusses his broadcasting career, talks about being pain-free after contemplating suicide because of back issues and waxes poetic about the Grateful Dead and reveals why he doesn’t like being interviewed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://ki...
Jan 16, 2019•42 min
Episode 211 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with FOX’s Joe Buck and legendary WWE announcer,Jim Ross. Buck talks about the fallout from botching Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s name, how his year went calling two games each week, why Troy Aikman has improved as an analyst, why people have been unfair to Jason Witten, the best call of his career and much more. Ross discusses the career of Mean Gene Okerlund, the heyday of wrestling announcers, Vince McMahon’s influence on broadc...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Episode 210 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a roundtable discussion about "The Office." Rolling Stone chief TV critic, Alan Sepinwall and former MLB pitcher and "Office" superfan, Dan Haren, join Jimmy to talk about the popular show. In addition to discussing best episodes, worst characters, favorite one-liners, top opening scenes and more, Sepinwall also shares some inside details on the post-Steve Carrell years and what could've made Seasons 8 and 9 better. Learn more about yo...
Jan 02, 2019•47 min
Jimmy's taking the week off for the holidays, so Sports Illustrated podcast producer Harry Swartout gathered up the SI team to recommend their favorite movies, tv shows, books and more from 2018. Television Recommendations 0:00-28:00 Best of the Rest Recommendations 28:00-58:00 Movie Recommendations 58:00-1:26:00 Book Recommendations 1:26:00-1:47:00 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries:...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 49 min
Episode 208 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and a segment dedicated to listener phone calls. Curtis talks about his recent piece on FOX outbidding CBS for the rights to the NFL package in 1993. The piece is filled with anecdotes about John Madden, Terry Bradshaw, Pat Summerall, Jimmy Johnson and many more. Curtis expands on those nuggets and shares his thoughts on just how monumental a shift FOX caused by getting in business with the N...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Episode 207 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast is a Year-In-Review episode featuring John Ourand from “Sports Business Journal” and Andrew Marchand of the “New York Post.” The roundtable discussion covers the Biggest Sports Media Story of 2018, the Best and Worst Trends, Standout Stars, and a look ahead to what to expect in 2019. Topics include NFL ratings, the Tiger-Phil experiment, Barstool Sports, “Monday Night Football,” “Thursday Night Football,” cord cutting, “Get Up,” FS1 and much mo...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Episode 206 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with comedian Bill Burr. The conversation covers everything from sports to comedy to current events. Burr details what it it’s like to be a comedian in this hyper politically correct time, defends Tom Brady’s pajamas, explains why Bill Belichick is the greatest, details the problems with sports fans and riffs on many other subjects. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check ou...
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Episode 205 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with Blake Griffin. The NBA star talks about being a media mogul and balancing his on-court life with his off-court projects. He also discusses his trade to Detroit and whether he is rooting against the Clippers. Griffin, who has dabbled in stand-up comedy, also shares his thoughts on the best comedians, the best episode of The Office and the difficulty with doing comedy in the social media era. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
Nov 28, 2018•40 min
Episode 204 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with Stewart Mandel, formerly of SI.com and FOX Sports and current Editor-In-Chief for The Athletic’s college football coverage. The longtime writer discusses what it’s like to work for a subscription website, the philosophy behind The Athletic and how it runs. Mandel also talks about the current college football playoff picture and why Central Florida can’t get in. The show wraps up with a discussion about Mandel’s old mailbag ...
Nov 21, 2018•54 min
Episode 203 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Ian Eagle of CBS Sports and Turner Sports. The versatile broadcaster shares some hilarious Bill Raftery stories, talks about his longevity behind the microphone, discusses whether doing Nets games for 25 years has worn him down and offers advice to young broadcasters. Eagle also weighs in on Turner Sports possibly replacing Marv Albert with Brian Anderson, reminisces about his days working with Mike and the Mad Dog, r...
Nov 14, 2018•52 min
Episode 202 of the Sports Illustrated Sports Media Podcast features a conversation about football and sports media with the NFL Network’s Peter Schrager. The “Good Morning Football” host, who also works for FOX on Sundays, talks about how he navigates his hectic schedule, how he stays motivated and how he consumes games. Schrager also discusses the upcoming Rams-Chiefs game, Jason Garrett’s status in Dallas and the Browns coaching search. We also reminisce about the great Dr. Z, offer advice to ...
Nov 08, 2018•36 min
Episode 201 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an in-depth interview with ESPN’s Tony Reali, who discusses the many ups and downs of his life and maintaining his infectiously positive attitude. On the professional side, Reali talks about his journey, going from Fordham to “Stat Boy” on “Pardon the Interruption,” to hosting “Around the Horn" since 2004 while previewing the many changes coming to ATH, which relaunches on ESPN Nov. 5. On the personal side, Reali opens up about dealing...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 23 min
