Episode description

Episode 532 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with versatile CBS play-by-play man, Ian Eagle.

Eagle talks about calling the Chargers-Texans wild-card game, which he dubbed, "The Houston Invitational." Eagle also shares his thoughts on what it was like to call the Chiefs-Steelers Christmas Day game for Netflix, working with J.J. Watt and Pittsburgh getting snubbed at halftime. Eagle also revealed the advice he gave us son, Noah, on calling a blowout in the other Christmas Day Netflix game.

In addition, Eagle addresses reports that he will be Amazon's lead NBA voice next year and discusses what it was like to call his first Final Four.

Other topics covered include Eagle's hotel issues, his addiction to pens and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo.

Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's subjects include the betting lines for the six NFL wild-card games, when is the right time to take down your Christmas tree, Hulk Hogan getting loudly booed on "Monday Night Raw" and much more

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