SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Episode 576 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Ryan Ruocco.Ruocco talks about calling the WNBA Finals, the constant off-the-court attention that the WNBA receives, controversies involving the refs and the commissioner, Caitlin Clark's impact, ratings and scheduling the Finals against NFL action.In addition, Ruocco talks about calling less Yankees games, but more Nets games, being in the mix for the Yankees radio job after John Sterling retired, what he loves about calling NBA games for ESPN and much more.Following Ruocco, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the Major League Baseball's playoffs, the performance of Fox play-by-play guy, Eric Collins, on last week's Dolphins-Panthers game, Hulu canceling its show about North Carolina football and how Bill Belichick has tarnished his legacy, the Mark Sanchez arrest, a ridiculous betting loss, current movies and moreSponsored by:Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code SPORTSILLUSTRATED'Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/SIMEDIAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 575 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Rapoport talks about the life of an insider and whether the offseason is just as busy as the season, while also describing what his day-to-day schedule is like.In addition, Rapoport explains where we stand on the NFL going to an 18-game schedule and a full-time international schedule, talks about his feelings regarding ESPN buying the NFL Network and the possibility of being colleagues with Adam Schefter and shares the full story of what happened at the NFL Combine when another NFL reporter confronted him and got in his face in a Starbucks.Following Rapoport, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the Mets' collapse, the Yankees over-reliance on analytics, a schedule change that Major League Baseball must implement, ESPN's baseball broadcasters, Bad Bunny being announced as the Super Bowl halftime show and more.Sponsored by:Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code SPORTSILLUSTRATED'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 574 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN and Amazon Prime's Kirk Herbstreit.Herbstreit talks about what "College GameDay" has been like without Lee Corso, the popularity of the show's field-goal contest segment, Pat McAfee volunteering Herbstreit to donate money to the contest winners without clearing it with Herbstreit first, McAfee's viral dive in a speedo on a recent "GameDay" episode and what Nick Saban brings to "GameDay."In addition, Herbstreit breaks down his crazy schedule with "Thursday Night Football," "College GameDay" and ABC's top game of the week, explains his issues with college football's schedule, and reveals where he stands on the Tush Push.Following Herbstreit, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss Jimmy's appearance on a Bill Simmons Reddit page, their weekly gambling outcomes, baseball implementing the ABS challenge system, the "NFL Today's" throwback edition featuring Brent Musburger, Sal having to go to a 50th birthday party during the Oregon-Penn State and Alabama-Georgia games and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 573 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features two interviews.First up is ESPN's Mina Kimes, who talks about how she got her start at ESPN, transitioning into an NFL analyst, the stigma of being an NFL analyst who didn't play the game, what her typical Sunday is like, whether she'd like to be in the booth calling games one day.Kimes also discusses auditioning for the "ManningCast," the worst thing about social media becoming a cesspool, working with Dan Orlovsky and much more.Following Kimes, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins the show. Rollins talks about the WWE's upcoming show on ESPN, Wrestlepalooza, fooling the entire wrestling world with his fake knee injury, the one person he felt bad about lying to, becoming a cast member on "Good Morning Football," why he despises the "Tush Push" and more.The podcast closes with the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment featuring Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV. This week, Jimmy and Sal talk about Jimmy and friends getting booted from a restaurant, Sal's second week in a row suffering a horrific NFL betting loss, a crazy college football bad beat, Sal losing the Emmy Award on his birthday and moreSponsored by:Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code SPORTSILLUSTRATED'Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/SIMEDIAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 572 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with CBS's lead NFL play-by-play caller, Jim Nantz.Nantz talks about his game assignments for the next few weeks and CBS's overall schedule for the 2025 season. In addition, he shares his expectations that CBS's Thanksgiving game between the Chiefs and Cowboys will shatter the record for the most-viewed regular-season game of all time.Nantz also discusses his 40th anniversary at CBS, how he got his start at the network and the roles that Brent Musburger and Mike Francesa played in the beginning of his career.With CBS/Paramount acquiring the rights to UFC, could we see Nantz play a role in its coverage? Plus, Nantz opines on the trend of younger people not being interested in play-by-play jobs.Following Nantz, 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 HORRIFIC bad betting beat for Sal, Jimmy's problem during the Ravens-Bills game, issues with ESPN's new app, Sunday Ticket on YouTube, Ryan Clark calling out Peter Schrager, Howard Stern coverage, Sal's solo weekend and much more.Sponsored by: Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code SPORTSILLUSTRATED'Cozy Earth: cozyearth.com code SIMEDIAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 571 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with The Athletic's sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand about all the latest sports media news.Topics discussed: Charles Barkley's recent comments that he still doesn't know what's going on with "Inside the NBA" on ESPN; Fox and ESPN's over-the-top college football coverage in Week 1; Lee Corso's perfect ending; Why ESPN dropped Doris Burke and added Tim Legler to its lead NBA crew; Major League Baseball's television future; ESPN's new direct-to-consumer product; Ryen Russillo leaving The Ringer and much more.Following Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal go through some NFL win total over/unders for the 2025 season, look at Week 1 betting lines and discuss NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTubeSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code SPORTSILLUSTRATED'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 570 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with legendary broadcaster, Brent Musburger.Musburger talks about finally making the Hall of Fame after winning the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award, his appearance on NBC at the Hall of Fame Game and his upcoming appearance on CBS's "The NFL Today" in Week 3, where the show will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a throwback edition.In addition, Musburger shares stories about getting in a fight with Jimmy The Greek, getting scolded by ESPN for betting references, the status of Las Vegas as a tourist attraction, how he will spend the first NFL Sunday and much more.Following Musburger, 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 YouTubeTV-Fox carriage dispute, a great TikTok video of a guy complaining about streaming, Lee Corso's final episode of "College GameDay," Major League Baseball's broadcast future, the end of summer and the NFL's return and more.Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code SPORTSILLUSTRATED'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 569 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is a mix of "Traina Thoughts" with WFAN and SNY TV's Sal Licata and a mailbag answering listener questions.Topics discussed include the onslaught of sports docuseries, ESPN's new direct-to-consumer app and its best feature, preseason NFL magazines and the perils of Major League Baseball betting.In the mailbag segment, Jimmy and Sal tackle questions about the possibility of a woman becoming a full-time NFL game analyst, UFC leaving ESPN for Paramount, Howard Stern's future on SiriusXM, ESPN possibly buying MLB.tv, ESPN's plan for its direct-to-consumer product, Russell Wilson vs. Jaxson Dart, the pinnacle of HBO's "Hard Knocks," Cris Collinsworth's future with NBC, MLB realignment, Jimmy's aversion to flying and whether Sal has called 911 recently.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 568 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with TNT's Mike Golic Jr, who will be an analyst for Big 12 college football games this season.Golic Jr. talks about going into a full-time role as an analyst after working just four games last year, the changing television landscape in college football and trying to keep up with which teams are in which conference.In addition, Golic reveals the best and worst thing about doing a daily show with his father, what his reaction was to the end of Mike Golic Sr.'s longtime radio show, "Mike & Mike and how they navigate the world of gambling while doing a show for FanDuel.Golic also talks about the role social media has played in his career and where he stands with social media today.Following Golic Jr., Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy talks about his day at a CBS NFL media event, Sal getting duped by a fake Odell Beckham Jr. retirement announcement, the circus of rumors surrounding Howard Stern and the future of his SiriusXM show, a terrible taxi cab incident and more.Sponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 567 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with WWE Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Cody Rhodes.The man known as the "American Nightmare" talks about his SummerSlam match against John Cena, how it felt winning the title for a second time, how banged up he was after the match, the positive reaction to the match, a special moment he had with Cena and whether a heel turn for him at SummerSlam was ever in the cards.In addition, Rhodes discusses a potential third WrestleMania match against Roman Reigns, whether he would want Roman's schedule, how satisfied he was with his year as WWE champion, the Netflix series, "WWE: Unreal," and the WWE's new deal with ESPN for PLE'sRhodes also talks about being a nice guy in real life, his one major beef with "fans," hosting a new podcast, his comment about wanting to gain 100 pounds after he retires, moving into an acting career and much more.Sponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 566 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features two guests plus the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment.First up is Puck's sports correspondent, John Ourand, who shares insight into the blockbuster ESPN-NFL Media deal. Ourand explains why each company wanted to make this deal, what it will mean for the presentation of NFL "RedZone" and the NFL Network and how ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer $29.99 app is the focal point of this deal.Ourand also talks about how the NFL benefits from the deal by getting four games to sell, why those games will likely go to streamers and how this could possibly mean some interesting changes to the NFL schedule.Following Ourand, SiriusXM's Katie Nolan joins the show to discuss her new podcast, "Casuals," the sad state of getting accurate information these days, coverage of Bill Belichicks's relationship, the trend of sex toys being thrown on the court at WNBA games, her annoyance with the infiltration of gambling talk on sports broadcasts and more.Following Nolan, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the issues with the Yankees, ratings for the NFL Hall of Fame Game, betting stories, Brent Musburger, Jimmy's recent root canal and Sal's recent experience with a skunk at his house.sSponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 565 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Peter SchragerSchrager goes in-depth about his decision to leave the NFL Network and "Good Morning Football" for ESPN, why he wasn't nervous about making the big career move and how he feels about his time on GMFB.Schrager also reveals when his role will be at ESPN once the NFL season begins, whether we'll see him during "Monday Night Football" coverage and if the prospect of covering other sports besides the NFL appeals to him. Schrager also comments on reports that ESPN is interested in giving him his own show.Other topics covered with Schrager include the status of the NFL going to an 18-game regular season, sleeper teams for the 2025 season and acts he'd like to see perform at halftime of the Super Bowl.The conversation with Schrager closes with an in-depth discussion on HBO's excellent two-part Billy Joel documentary.Following Schrager, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss MLB's gambling problem after the suspension of Guardinas reliever, Emmanuel Clase. Jimmy recaps his weekend of seeing Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's live SiriusXM show in New Jersey and and Jerry Seinfeld's standup show at Foxwoods. The duo also discussed the wave of recent celebrity deaths.Sponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presented by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/simediaEpisode 564 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringers's Editor-At-Large, Bryan Curtis about all the latest sports media news.Topics covered include the partnership between Fox Sports and Barstool sports, which company needs the other more, why Barstool's daily FS1 show is more intriguing than the "Big Noon Kickoff" deal, the battle between "Big Noon Kickoff" and "College GameDay," Barstool's turnaround when it comes to public perceptionOther topics discussed include ESPN getting close to purchasing NFL Media and what that would mean, where Major League Baseball will end up selling the rights to its wild-card games and "Sunday Night Baseball," ESPN's decisions on Richard Jefferson and Doris Burke and its lead NBA booth, the cost of streaming and more.In addition, Curtis discusses CBS canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," what it means for late night television and how late night has changed over the years.Sponsored by: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Happiness-Experiment/Carl-B-Barney/9798886452891Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 563 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the host of the NFL Red Zone, Scott HansonHanson talks about his recent contract negotiations with the NFL and how he thought he was done with Red Zone before eventually signing a new four-year contract that will give him 20 years as the host.Hanson also discusses the Red Zone's wild popularity and things fans have done to show their love for Hanson, including naming their dogs, "Ocotbox" and putting references to Red Zone in their wedding vows.Hanson also shares his thoughts on how the 2025 NFL schedule impacts Red Zone, returning to NBC to host its Olympics Gold Zone channel and much more.Following Hanson, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the MLB All-Star Game, Netflix's "Quarterback," a new Live Aid docuseries on CNN, the price of car washes, Sal having a snake in his backyard and Sal missing out on a chance to see Jerry Seinfeld for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 562 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the wrestler known as the "Indy God," Matt Cardona.Cardona talks about carving out a massive career on the independent scene after being part of the WWE Covid roster cuts in 2020 and why he was thrilled at the time when he found out he was released from the company after 15 years there.In addition, Cardona discusses whether he wants to return to the WWE, what his current relationship is like with WWE and Triple H, what it's like to have his wife work in WWE and getting mentioned in a recent promo by John Cena. Cardona also reminisces about his time as Zack Ryder, holding the WWE Intercontinental title of just one day, his "Z! True Long Island Story" YouTube show being so ahead of its time.Cardona also talks about his new job on SiriusXM's Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 channel, hosting the long-running "Major Wrestling Figure Podcast," and his love of Disney World.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 561 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky.Orlovsky talks about signing a new, four-year deal with ESPN after being a free-agent for a few months, whether he came close to leaving ESPN, why he decided to say at ESPN and why calling games is ultimately his main goal.In addition, Orlovsky explains what an NFL Sunday is like for him and how he watches the slate of games and how he breaks down film.Orlovsky also discusses why he was "furious" when he lost the Sports Emmy for Best Analyst to Charles Barkley, attending the surprise Taylor Swift performance at Tight End University and his notorious food takes.Following Orlovsky, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the Yankees airing on Amazon Prime, the Savannah Bananas, "The Bear." In addition, Jimmy and Sal answer reader emails.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 560 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with longtime ESPN reporter and host, Jeremy Schaap.Schaap talks about ESPN's upcoming E60, "Southpaw–The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott," which covers the career of the pitcher born without a right hand who threw a no-hitter as a Yankee. Schaap also discusses another great E60 that he worked on, "The Great Imposter," about the life of Barry Bremen, who was known for sneaking into various sporting events.Other topics discussed with Schaap include his famous interview with Bobby Knight, whether he's ever come close to leaving ESPN, the story he missed out on that hurts the most, the state of journalism in 2025 and much more.Following Schaap, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the new price for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, the "torpedo bats" discussion completely going away, 4th of July plans celebrity encounters and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 559 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the Athletic's sports media reporter, Richard Deitsch, about all latest sports media news..Topics discussed during podcast include how Stephen A. Smith became an ongoing story during the NBA Finals; the ratings for the Pacers-Thunder series; whether all the off-court storylines regarding Caitlin Clark help or hurt the WNBA; a couple of recent live broadcasting moments that made headlines; Amazon vs. NBA for next year's NBA coverage; the WWE's upcoming Netflix series that promises an unprecedented behind-the-scenes-look and much more.Following Deitsch, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the sad state of New York baseball, the new season of "Quarterback" on Netflix and the trailer for the new Bruce Springsteen biopic featuring Jeremy Allen White. In addition, Jimmy answers listener emails.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 558 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with sports journalist, Joon Lee.Earlier this week, Lee wrote a story titled, '$4,785. That’s How Much It Costs to Be a Sports Fan Now," for the "New York Times." The piece detailed what it costs someone to be a sports fan in 2025, from the abundance of streaming services sports fans need to subscribe to the massive increase in cost of attending live events. Lee explains how costs have skyrocketed in such a short time, how the fractured broadcast schedule has hurt sports fans, what's happened to sports bars in recent years and much more.Lee also shares insights into the current state of sports media, discusses getting laid off from ESPN in 2023 and why YouTube is dominating the digital landscape.Following Lee, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss Father's Day, feedback that came in after Jimmy bashed the Savannah Bananas, Stephen A. Smith playing solitaire during the NBA Finals, the new "Naked Gun" trailer and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 557 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an all-Mailbag edition followed by the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment.Jimmy tackles listener-submitted questions regarding the NBA Finals ratings, the presentation of the NBA Finals by ESPN, the way the NBA drags out the NBA Finals schedule, NFL Network's lack of respect for "Good Morning Football," All-Star Games, Brian Windhorst's status with ESPN, Greg Olsen's future, where the former ESPN MLB package of games will end up, John Cena's heel turn, the WWE controversy surrounding R-Truth, favorite late-night hosts, best decade for pop culture and more.Following the Mailbag, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the lack of juice for the NBA Finals between Netflix's amazing docuseries, "American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden," the appeal of Oz the Mentalist and the Savannah Bananas, the anniversary of "The Sopranos" final episode and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy