SI Media With Jimmy Traina

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Every 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.

3D AGO

Jim Miller on ESPN-NFL Media deal, DTC and more

Episode 550 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with author and journalist, Jim Miller. Miller, who wrote the book on ESPN, shared his insight into numerous topics regarding the Worldwide Leader. How will ESPN's expected deal to acquire NFL Media, which includes the NFL Network and the Red Zone channel, play out? What will ESPN's direct-to-consumer product look like and what will the monthly cost be? After opting out of its deal with Major League Baseball, could ESPN end up signing a new deal with the sport? In addition, Miller also weighs in on ESPN's deal with Warner Brothers Discovery to air "Inside the NBA," how ESPN's partnership with Pat McAfee has gone and how ESPN views Stephen A. Smith's possible Presidential run. Miller, who also wrote a book about "Saturday Night Live" also discusses the show's recent 50th anniversary episode and the "The SNL50: The Homecoming Concert." Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 3m
APR 17

WWE's Paul Heyman on WrestleMania 41 & Holy S**t Chants

Episode 549 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the WWE's Paul Heyman. The man known as Roman Reigns's "Wiseman" discusses the WrestleMania main event between Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins, his recent run of having to dole out favors and what it's like to have WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Heyman also discusses John Cena's heel turn, the wild European crowds that the WWE recently performed in front of and the fantasy booking of possibly managing a heel Cody Rhodes. Heyman also reminisces about the time in the early '90s when almost became the morning radio man at New York City's Hot 97 to go head-to-head with Howard Stern. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

53 min
APR 15

Charles Barkley on Contract Exit & Stephen A's Presidential Run

Episode 548 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with TNT's Charles Barkley. Barkley reveals whether he's happy or unhappy with TNT's decision to continue "Inside the NBA" but air it on ESPN, explains why he's still upset with how TNT has handled things and lays down the law about how much he's going to work going forward and why he has no interest in fulfilling the final seven years of his contract. Barkley also expresses regret over recently saying, "Y'all got some big b----es here" regarding San Antonio women, shares his frustrations over Stephen A. Smith's possible Presidential run and weighs in on the NBA playoffs and explains why the Lakers have no shot to win the NBA Finals. Following Barkley, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the Masters, the Chiefs getting their request to be the traditional Christmas Day team turned down and a great new WrestleMania doc. In addition, Jimmy reads March Apple reviews for "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 15m
APR 10

ESPN's Mel Kiper

Episode 547 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with longtime ESPN NFL Draft guru, Mel Kiper. Kiper talks about what the NFL Draft was like when he started with ESPN in 1984, when he knew the Draft was going to become a big deal as a television product and when he realized he had become the name most associated with the NFL Draft. In addition, Kiper reveals his best analysis of all time, the pick he'd most want to have back and the most shocking Draft moment. Kiper also discusses what working the Draft is like from a television perspective, what the truth is about his cell phone usage, the famous incident with Bill Tobin, who has contacted him to complain about his analysis, how Tony Kornheiser explained his habit of ripping Kiper and much more. Following Kiper, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the trend of ridiculous ballpark food, Spike Lee's Knicks fandom, the 25th anniversary of a landmark "Sopranos" scene and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 22m
APR 3

Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery

Episode 546 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with CBS' Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery. The duo discuss their longtime partnership, going back to work New Jersey Nets game together in the early '90s, Eagle shares his impression of Raftery and the pair reminisce about funny stories over the years. Raftery also shares a shocking admission about his famous catchphrases, talks about viral line from this year's Tournament and discusses whether he's ever thought about retirement. Eagle talks about the prep work for doing the Tournament, what it's like to do four games in a day during the first round and the amount of broadcast partners he's had over the years. In addition, Eagle shares his thoughts on getting a new NFL partner this season in J.J. Watt. Following Eagle and Raftery, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include streaming issues for MLB.TV and Major League Baseball's horrible response to the issues, Jimmy's own streaming issues, the Torpedo bats story, NFL changes for the 2025 season, Joe Buck, Peter Schrager and more. Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 24m
MAR 27

Richard Deitsch on LeBron/McAfee & J.J. Watt on CBS

Episode 545 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Athletic's Richard Deitsch about all the latest sports media news. Among some of the topics covered: Pat McAfee getting LeBron James in-studio for over an hour; Impressive ratings for the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournament; J.J. Watt becoming CBS' No. 2 NFL analyst; Stephen A. Smith and RGIII playing the media game; the one problem with Cailtin Clark's national TV appearances; UConn's Communications Director threatening a reporter for posting video of Dan Hurley ripping officials; how the WWE had handled John Cena's heel turn and more. Following Deitsch, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the NCAA Tournament, Opening Day in MLB, Sal's day at a New York Rangers game, a must-watch wrestling show and much more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 29m
MAR 20

All-Mailbag Episode + Traina Thoughts

Episode 544 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an All-Mailbag edition in which Jimmy answers listener-submitted questions. Among some of the topics covered: Would Fox move Tom Brady from games to its studio show? Why has ESPN changed "Monday Night Football" directors for the third time in four years? Would you rather Kevin Harlan or Ian Eagle calling the final two minutes of a tie game? Why is ESPN totally dropping the ball with "Around the Horn's" final episode? Following the Mailbag, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Major League Baseball and Fox ruining Opening Day with several terrible decisions, the NCAA Tournament, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's rant against the Mets, John Cena's first promo after turning heel, "White Lotus" and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

47 min
MAR 13

CBS' Adam Zucker & Traina Thoughts

Episode 543 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with CBS college football and college basketball studio host, Adam Zucker. Zucker talks about what it's like for him to replace Greg Gumbel as NCAA Tournament Selection Show host and what Gumbel meant to Zucker as a mentor. In addition, Zucker goes in-depth on what it's like to host the Selection Show, handle studio duties for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and to work with Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith for the Tournament. Zucker also reveals whether he'd have interest in covering the NFL, how he got into broadcasting and why he once got suspended from doing in-school announcements. Following Zucker, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Twitter going down during the peak of NFL free agency, having alerts/notifications on your phone, "The Wire" vs. "The Sopranos," and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Jimmy Traina

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Really enjoy the show

3d ago

PJ O'Leary

If you are a sports media nerd like me this is the show for you. Jimmy has had a great run of guests - Raf, Sir Charles, Nantz, etc. And Sal is a nice digestif after the main event, even if he hates sports that don’t involve the Mess, Yanks, Jets, Giants, Knicks or Rangers
Excellent Podcast

Apr 18

LNK 926

Love the interviews and insight
Love the pod

Apr 17

John Vret

Great show. Always offers good insights into stories that could be run of the mill, boring interviews. Interaction with Sal is a highlight - shows the human, personal side of the biz - you can tell these guys are friends and really like and respect each other.
To be honest with you

Apr 16

DocLouIowa

My over under was 5.5. He blew past that in ten minutes. Love Charles but he can’t stop saying that. So annoying. I assume everything he says is truthful. Especially him. That’s what has made him the best.

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