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.

1 DAY AGO

ESPN's Sean McDonough

Episode 527 of "SI Media Podcast With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN play-by-play caller, Sean McDonough. McDonough talks about his memorable calls at the end of Clemson's wild ACC Championship win against SMU, reaction to the calls and getting a text message from the legendary Verne Lundquist after the game. McDonough also takes a trip down memory lane to discuss some of his famous calls, talks about what it was like to work with Bill Raftery and why Raftery got the nickname, "Uncle One More," and explains why he isn't shy about offering his opinions during games. McDonough also shares his thoughts on calling his first ever TV game in South Bend for the Indiana-Notre Dame first-round playoff game and the college football playoff set up. Following McDonough, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York, joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal talk about an NFL scheduling problem, the new season of "Hard Knocks," Netflix going all out for their Christmas Day NFL telecasts, Christmas tree problems and more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 37m
DEC 5

Bryan Curtis on Inside the NBA, Stephen A. Smith and more

Episode 526 of SI Media Podcast With Jimmy Traina features an interview with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis about the latest sports media news. Jimmy and Bryan discuss the "Inside the NBA" licensing deal between ESPN and Warner Brothers Discovery feeling off and why we should expect some twists and turns with the deal. Other topics include Stephen A. Smith's reported contract extension with ESPN for six years and $120 million, how Tom Brady has progressed as an analyst and what we think he needs to go better, which networks that air the NFL give fans the best broadcast, why streaming outlets have erased concerns about drawing viewers and much more. Following Curtis, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York, joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal talk about a Bills-Lions vs. a Chiefs Lions Super Bowl, an NFL Sunday disaster, the new season of HBO's "Hard Knocks," Sal's Christmas decorating dilemma, Jameis Winston and more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 15m
NOV 27

Kyle Brandt + Traina Thoughts

Kyle Brandt talks about GMFB’s move from New York to California this season, whether he was shocked when he got the news about the show’s new home and how he feels about doing the show remotely about 90% of the time. Brandt also explains how his vignettes for CBS’ NFL Today come about, his process for writing his own scripts and how he came up with a piece to spoof the New York Jets by using the intervention scene from “The Sopranos” on GMFB. Brandt also talks about which team he’d like to see win the Super Bowl this season, the tradition of the Lions and Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving, the popularity of his “Angry Runs” segment and seeing people wearing his T-shirt Following Brandt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York, joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal talk about Sal’s big Christmas tree dilemma, Thanksgiving traditions and they read November Apple reviews for the podcast Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 31m
NOV 26

WWE Superstar Roman Reigns

Episode 524 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with WWE Superstar, Roman Reigns. The "Original Tribal Chief" talks about returning at SummerSlam as a babyface, working as a babyface vs. a heel, the Bloodline vs. Bloodline story and how Wiseman Paul Heyman fits into it and what it's like to work with family. Reigns also shares his thoughts on the epic WrestleMania main event in which he lost his WWE title to Cody Rhodes, whether he can enjoy a match despite losing the match and the relationship between himself and Rhodes. He also talks about working with The Rock, where he stands with Seth Rollins and Other topics covered with Reigns include WWW "Monday Night Raw" going to Netflix, how long he wants to keep performing in the WWE, whether Hollywood is in his future, his tour bus, his Thanksgiving eating plans, the Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry and much more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

57 min
NOV 21

ESPN President, Burke Magnus

Episode 523 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN President, Burke Magnus. Magnus talks about all the aspects of the shocking deal that will see TNT continue to produce "Inside the NBA" while it airs on ESPN beginning next season. How did the deal come about? Will ESPN have any editorial control over the show? On which nights will we see "Inside the NBA" air on ESPN? What will happen to ESPN's current NBA studio show, featuring Malika Andrews, Stephen A. Smith and others? Magnus also talks about ESPN's partnership with Pat McAfee, where contract negotiations stand with Stephen A. Smith, what role ESPN plays in getting a "Monday Night Football" game flexed, the SEC's dominance as a college football package, what will happen with ESPN's lead NBA broadcast booth, Hubie Brown's future, Lee Corso's future and much more. Following Magnus, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss Netflix's streaming issues for the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight and when it means for the NFL and its two Christmas Day games, Blue Sky adding users who are not happy with Twitter and more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 35m
NOV 14

Jim Nantz and Tony Romo

Episode 522 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with CBS's lead NFL broadcast team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo. Nantz and Romo talk about their partnership over the past eight years, why Romo thinks they are having their best season ever together and what Romo has tried to do differently in the booth this season. Nantz and Romo also preview the huge Chiefs-Bills game, handicap the chances that Kansas City goes undefeated and discuss the Taylor Swift Effect on Chiefs' broadcasts. Other topics covered include the upcoming NFL schedule, the demise of the Cowboys, what it was like calling the Jayden Daniels Hil Mary against the Bears, the loudest NFL stadiums and much more. Following Nantz and Romo, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss Jerry Seinfeld's surprise phone call to WFAN, Jimmy attending Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's 65th birthday party, Aaron Rodgers getting duped by a fake tweet, the upcoming NFL schedule and more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 31m
NOV 7

Chris Russo on the End of High Heat, Gummies & More

Episode 521 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with SiriusXM's Chris "Mad Dog" Russo with WFAN's Sal Licata joining the this episode as co-host. The radio Hall of Famer gives us the full story behind the MLB Network cancelling his daily show, "Hight Heat," his reaction to the cancelation and what his future is with the MLB Network. Russo also shares his thoughts on Pat McAfee turning down interviews with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the Yankees hurting Fox and MLB by losing in five games, the current health of Major League Baseball as a sport, the NFL's primetime schedule, whether he really took a gummy before doing a recent episode of "First Take," and his thoughts on becoming known for being the guy who loves gummies. Russo also calls about Licata (and others) for owing money from betting losses Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

44 min
OCT 31

Joe Buck on NFL, MLB Broadcasting

Episode 520 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Joe Buck. The voice of "Monday Night Football" talks about why Major League Baseball calls have become such a big thing with fans, the issues that national broadcasters have to deal with when calling MLB playoff games and why he won't call baseball for ESPN. Buck also discusses the best play to call in the NFL, what it's like calling a "Monday Night Football" game that's going head-to-head against a World Series game, the beef he has with partner Troy Aikman about being on time vs. being late, the broadcast restrictions on Tom Brady and much more. Following Buck, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they read the Apple Podcast reviews for October, discuss the World Series, a weird NFL betting line and a recent sports TV segment that was a home run. Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/MEDIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Jimmy Traina

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1,147 Ratings

Excellent podcast!

2 days ago

SC Davidlaw

The guests are great (love them all except the wrestling guys) but what really makes the podcast unique is the discussion with Sal at the end of each episode. Jimmy and Sal are the only two things I like about New York. Jimmy, thanks for the suggestion about the Michael Richards book - it’s terrific. PS: I was an extra in a bunch of Seinfeld episodes. For example, I’m the guy right next to George when he gives the Ovaltine speech instead of risk management.
Annoying commentators

2 days ago

Brad T4

Jimmy, are there any commentators you get really annoyed at? There are 2 for me - Brock Huard, who is very over dramatic/serious, gives way too much praise, there's always several players in his games that are one of the best somethings in the country and Bob Wischusen who treats every NHL regular season shot on goal like it's game 7 of the stanley cup. Also, joe davis - don't you think it sounds like he's trying to do a perfect announcer voice for a movie? he pronounces every word perfectly. he needs to relax and just speak normally.
Brady & Stern

Dec 6

Glassboroboy

Jimmy, love the weekly pods. Just finished the episode with Bryan from the Ringer and have one comment regarding your discussion regarding Tom Brady. Your discussion mentioned that he was announcing the Super Bowl and was he ready. To me the NFC championship game is ten bigger concern since there are so many Super Bowl parties not many people have the volume up to actually listen to ye game. Secondly, with all your Stern show references, why not bring on Baba Boey, Richard &/or JD for Trania thoughts segment with Sal.
Great Pod

Dec 6

NWA870

Hi Jimmy - continue to enjoy the pod! Have been a listener for over four years. Just an observation but when thinking about the recent Nantz and Romo interview I felt as if Tony is sort of out to lunch. He just rambles on in into the wilderness. I don’t mind Tony but man is ever a rough 1:1 interview. I didn’t know where he was going half the time. Just sharing how I thought he came across. Jim as always is a hall of famer! Anyway, think you and Sal are on a roll! Keep up the good work. Kevin Butler. Berryville, AR

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