Episode 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 cons...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Episode 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 the fi...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Episode 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 his ...
Nov 09, 2023•36 min
Episode 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 navigating ...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Episode 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 interviews wi...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Episode 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 NBA"...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 57 min
Episode 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 opini...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Episode 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 Colorado foot...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Episode 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 for WW...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Episode 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 NFL se...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In 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! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Episode 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 terms...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Episode 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 many ...
Sep 11, 2023•31 min
Episode 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 would ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Episode 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 abo...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Episode 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 25 year...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Episode 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 MVP...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Episode 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 include th...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Episode 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 talks...
Aug 01, 2023•53 min
Episode 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 media,...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Episode 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 popularity ...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Episode 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 Florio, ...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Episode 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 performi...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On 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 their wee...
Jun 30, 2023•25 min
Episode 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 perfect ...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Episode 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 Curtis,...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Episode 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 coupl...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Episode 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 coming to...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Episode 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 negative ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Episode 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 W...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 43 min
