Episode 307 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features a conversation with Jay Onrait, who currently hosts the TSN version of "SportsCentre" and the "Dan and Jay Podcast." Onrait talks about whether highlight shows are dead, how you do a highlights show when there are no sports, why he and Dan never took off at FS1, why he doesn't regret taking the gig at FS1, how athletes will handle the bubbles, the sports hierarchy in Canada and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
Jul 15, 2020•56 min
Episode 306 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features an interview with Jemele Hill. Hill was just named as one of the producers on an upcoming docuseries about Colin Kaepernick. She discusses how Kaepernick got her involved in the project, whether she had reservations about working with ESPN and addresses a few narratives surrounding the former Niners quarterback. Hill also talked about ESPN not giving her and Michael Smith a fair shot with the 6 p.m. "SportsCenter," what she thinks wi...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Episode 305 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features an interview with "Sports Business Journal" managing editor, Austin Karp. Topics covered on the podcast include whether the sports rights bubble is about to burst, why FOX gave up rights to the U.S. Open golf tournament and why NBC picked it up, will the election hurt NFL ratings, which leagues have the most to lose if Covid causes and shutdown and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Ou...
Jul 01, 2020•30 min
Episode 304 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features an interview with ESPN investigative reporter, Don Van Natta, who hosts the network's upcoming documentary, "Backstory: The Decision." Van Natta talks about how the show created for LeBron James to announce his free-agent decision came about, how LeBron feels about "The Decision" now, why David Stern hated it, why Jim Gray was the host, who controlled the show, how it divided ESPN and more. Van Natta and host Jimmy Traina also talked...
Jun 24, 2020•42 min
Episode 303 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is "New York Post" sports media reporter Andrew Marchand, to discuss several recent sports media stories, including MLB signing a new contract with Turner Sports for big money, the future of Trey Wingo at ESPN, how NFL networks will handle kneeling this season, Drew Brees' status with NBC and much more. Following Marchand, "L.A. Times" sports columnist, Arash Markazi, joins the podcast to talk about Las Vegas' ...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Episode 302 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Nate Burleson of "Good Morning Football" and CBS Sports. Burleson talks about the events in the United States since the killing of George Floyd, how he feels about cops, how his grandfather being killed by a cop shaped him as a kid, what he tells his kids about dealing with the police, the Drew Brees controversy, Vic Fangoio saying racism isn't a problem in the NFL, whether he was ever uncomfortable in and NFL locker ...
Jun 10, 2020•55 min
Episode 301 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Erin Andrews. The FOX Sports NFL sideline reporter talks about how her job will be affected by no fans in the stands, the Bucs-Saints Week 1 matchup, the athlete she'd like to see on "Dancing With the Stars," dealing with critics, the ups and downs of interviewing a losing coach, quarantine life, cooking disasters and hating the word droplets. She also reveals great stories about Larry David being Larry David at her w...
May 27, 2020•52 min
Episode 300 of the Sport Illustrated Media podcast features a conversation with Andrew Perloff from the "Dan Patrick Show." Perloff, who tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, discusses his experience and what he went through from a health standpoint. We also discussed the mental health aspects of dealing with quarantine. On the lighter side of things, Perloff talked about Dan Patrick's philosophy for interviews, doing the show remotely, "The Last Dance," who else we want to see featured fo...
May 20, 2020•54 min
Episode 299 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a conversation with Peter Schrager from "Good Morning Football" and "FOX NFL Kickoff." Topics discussed include two-person booth vs. three-person booth, possible Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland's replacements for "Monday Night Football," the fun of watching games from the '80s and '90, NFL's Christmas Day and Thanksgiving schedules, NFL teams not being on an even playing field when/if season starts, critiquing "The Last Dance," kids...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Episode 298 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with veteran broadcaster, Ian Eagle. The CBS Sports/Turner play-by-play man talks about having a new partner, Charles Davis, on NFL games, Zooming with Bill Raftery, "The Last Dance," Michael Jordan's personality, the differences between Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, not liking condiments and salad and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kins...
May 06, 2020•51 min
Episode 297 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features a conversation with two-time Super Bowl champion and current podcaster, Chris Long. Long talks about grinding out his "Green Light" podcast during the pandemic, how much preseason NFL players would need before the start of the season, the Aaron Rodgers-Green Bay situation, why he likes "The Last Dance" airing every Sunday, his love of freezing cold showers, when he'll leave his house again, the best movie sports scenes and much more. Learn m...
Apr 30, 2020•58 min
Episode 296 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a conversation with actors Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, who recently launched the "Talkin Sopranos" podcast. In addition to a wide-ranging discussion about "The Sopranos," in which we covered everything from the "Pine Barrens" episode to each actor's signature moment on the show, their characters dying before the series ended, the depth of the cast, the show's popularity, we also touched on ESPN's "The Last Dance, the duo's K...
Apr 22, 2020•43 min
Episode 295 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with New York Post sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand. Why did Drew Brees choose NBC over ESPN? What will happen to Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth with Mike Tirico and Brees ready to take over? Why did CBS part ways with Dan Fouts? Why did Charles Davis leave FOX for CBS. Where will FOX go for a No. 2 NFL analyst? Should the NFL Draft be taking place? All this and more is covered on this episode. Learn more about yo...
Apr 15, 2020•44 min
Episode 294 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with legendary ESPN host, Bob Ley. Can a sports network cover the coronavirus crisis without being political? Has he had the itch to return to work to cover what's going on in the world? How will sports change after the pandemic? Will stadiums be packed in 2020? What old game would Bob like to see a network re-air? What is his favorite SportsCenter blooper? Plus, Bob offers movie, TV and book recommendations while self-qua...
Apr 08, 2020•46 min
Episode 293 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a conversation with "Good Morning Football" host, Kyle Brandt. How would Kyle feel about NFL games with no fans in the stands? Should Tom Brady have stayed a Patriot for his entire career? How weird will the NFL Draft be this year? In addition to those topics, Kyle and host Jimmy Traina discuss Netflix's "Tiger King" and Kyle reveals that he just started watching "The Office" for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Episode 292 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with James Andrew Miller. The author, reporter and podcast host talks about what could be in store CBS and Disney during contract negotiations with the NFL, why CBS needed to keep Tony Romo, why ESPN needs to forget about Peyton Manning and how the TV landscape is changing. Miller and host Jimmy Traina then discuss Season 10 of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," why the season finale disappointed and whether Larry David will do the show again. Learn...
Mar 25, 2020•29 min
Episode 291 of the Sports Media Podcast features an interview with Sports Business Journal media reporter, John Ourand. Ourand talks about how sports networks will handle the next few months without games, what we'd like to see from ESPN during this time, how leagues will handle the return of sports and the NFL's plan to keep moving forward. We also touched on what Tom Brady's departure from New England means for CBS and FOX. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...
Mar 18, 2020•26 min
Episode 290 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Washington Post sports media reporter Ben Strauss. Topics include the impact coronavirus has had on sports, the Al Michaels-Peyton Manning dream booth for ESPN, where ESPN goes from here for a “Monday Night Football” booth, XFL ratings, The Athletic and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...
Mar 12, 2020•30 min
Episode 289 of the SI Media Podcast features with Rachel Nichols of ESPN. Nichols talks about balancing the various hats she wears as host of “The Jump,” her philosophy for interviewing NBA players, whether there are any comparisons to be made between “The Jump” and TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” what it’s like to interview LeBron and the big Spike Lee vs. New York Knicks feud. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com ...
Mar 04, 2020•40 min
Episode 288 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with "New York Post" sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, who broke the news that Tony Romo re-signed with CBS for $17 million per year. This podcast goes in-depth on all things Romo/CBS. Was Romo close to signing with ESPN? Why did CBS spend so much to retain Romo? What does this mean for Romo's broadcast partner, Jim Nantz? Where does ESPN go from here for "Monday Night Football?" Is Peyton Manning back in play for ES...
Mar 02, 2020•25 min
Episode 277 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with longtime Sports Illustrated baseball writer, Tom Verducci. Verducci explains why the Astros controversy will not go away and linger all season long, talks about all the benefits of the new proposed playoff format and why it's good for the league, reveals the one thing he'd do to fix Major League Baseball, defends the Hall of Fame voting process and reiterates that he will never join Twitter. Learn more about your ad-c...
Feb 26, 2020•34 min
Episode 276 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz. The offensive lineman discusses his dominant season in which he gave up no sacks, Super Bowl stories, leaving the Browns for the Chiefs, Travis Kelce's personality, how K.C. was able to orchestrate so many comebacks, the possibility of a 17-game season and being a huge foodie. Following Schwartz, Jimmy Traina's SI colleagues, Chris Chavez and Jessica Smentana j...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Episode 275 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is ESPN football analyst, Dan Orlovsky. The former NFL QB talks about NFL teams having interest in him for coaching positions, what he tries to do for viewers while breaking down film, his rise up the ranks at ESPN, what his ultimate broadcasting job would be, what Kyle Shanahan did wrong in the Super Bowl and whether NSYNC's "Bye, Bye, Bye" or Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" is the more iconic song.Follo...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Episode 274 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Bryan Curtis, Editor-at-Large with the Ringer. Curtis, who covers media, talks about the ratings for Super Bowl LIV, Joe Buck and the halftime show. Curtis also discusses a recent article he wrote about all things Radio Row and how the hierarchy there works for interviews. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries...
Feb 05, 2020•47 min
Episode 273 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kevin Harlan. The veteran play-by-play will call Super Bowl LIV for Westwood One radio. He also has the call of the Lakers' first game after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. He discusses both of those very different assignments. (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the decision was made to postpone the Lakers vs Clippers game on 1/28/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our ...
Jan 27, 2020•45 min
Episode 272 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is the legendary Brent Musburger to discuss all things Super Bowl betting. How should we view the Niners? What is the action in Vegas looking like? Which prop bets are worth betting on? Why does Vegas have to limit the props they offer? Musburger also shares information on betting the national anthem over/under and the coin flip. Following Musburger, former NFL star and Super Bowl champion, Chris Long, joins th...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Episode 271 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with "FOX NFL Sunday" host, Curt Menefee. With FOX airing the Super Bowl this season, Menfee talks about the challenges of doing an extra long pregame show and whether he gets nervous on such a big day. Menefee also discusses how he got the job after James Brown's departure, what his relationship is like with cast mastes, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Tony Gonzalez, what his relationship is like with othe...
Jan 15, 2020•45 min
Episode 270 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with reporter/author, Jim Miller. Miller talks about the future of "Monday Night Football," what ESPN's mindset is regarding the booth of Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland, how Tony Romo plays into all this, what's on the table for Romo's future, the SEC leaving CBS for ABC/ESPN, Eddie Murphy's return to "Saturday Night Live" and the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
Jan 09, 2020•41 min
In the final Sports Illustrated Media Podcast of 2019, host Jimmy Traina looks back at some of the best guests and moments from the past year, gives his Top 10 Worst Tweets and chats with his tech-challenged dad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 30, 2019•25 min
Episode 268 of the SI Media Podcast is a special Year in Review show with "New York Post" sports media columnist Andrew Marchand and "Sports Business Journal" sports media reporter, John Ourand. Along with host, Jimmy Traina, the Marchand and Ourand recap the biggest sports media stories of 2019, including the NFL's big ratings increase, the NBA's falling ratings, the boom in streaming, the demise of Deadspin, FOX's new college football pregame show, the FOX-WWE marriage, the rising stars of the...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 25 min
