SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Episode 528 of "SI Media Podcast With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the voice of NBC's "Sunday Night Football," Mike Tirico.Tirico reveals the details of his torn Achilles' injury and explains how he's been able to work through the injury. Tirico also discusses some of the best SNF moments of the season including the snow game in Buffalo, the Lions' wild comeback against the Texans and the Chiefs' "doink for the division" game.Tirico also shares his thoughts on the NFL schedule and the change he'd like to see in how the schedule gets put together late in the season. He also talks about becoming NBC's lead NBA play-by-play caller and reminisces about working with Hubie Brown for 10 years.Following Tirico, 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 Bill Belichick choosing college football over the NFL, the Charlotte Hornets promotion disaster, the Adam Schefter-Doug Gottlieb beef, Jimmy losing wifi for 24 hours and Jimmy and Sal's night at WWE's "Saturday Night's Main Event."Sponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 moreSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 moreSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 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 podcastSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 andOther 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 moreSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 moreSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 moreSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 lossesSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 519 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with CBS' James Brown.The longtime "NFL Today" host talks about life before broadcasting when he attended Harvard University and tried out for the Atlanta Hawks and what happened when he didn't make the team.Brown then goes into his broadcasting career and discusses his decision to leave Fox's pregame show to join CBS' pregame show, what he expects to get out of the "NFL Today" each week, the changes at the "NFL Today" this season with Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason out and Matt Ryan in, what his typical Sunday is like each week and his biggest broadcasting flub, which was an epic 1-2 punch.Following Brown, 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 Dodgers-Yankees World Series, a terrible gambling beat, the NFL trade deadline falling on Election Day and a review of the movie, "Saturday Night."Sponsored By: Underdog FantasyMust 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 518 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an All-Traina Thoughts, All-Mailbag edition.WFAN's Sal Licata joins Jimmy to answer listener-submitted questions on a wide array of topics.Among the questions and topics: How will Tom Brady be affected as a broadcaster by the new restrictions put on him once he became a part-owner of the Raiders? Are Joe Buck and Troy Aikman ESPN's biggest win over the past five years? Will Bob Costas ever call postseason baseball again? What changes should Major League Baseball make to the way the sport is broadcasted during the playoffs? The problem with the WNBA's schedule during the Finals. Which games should the NFL and NBC consider flexing out of "Sunday Night Football?" Where does Bobby "The Brain" Heenan rank among the greatest analysts in sports history?In addition, Jimmy and Sal discuss a possible Subway Series between the Mets and YankeesOur Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 517 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Paul Finebaum.Finebaum talks about what it's like to cover SEC football and deal with those fans, what goes into doing a daily four-hour radio show solo, his interviewing philosophy and his all-time favorite job.Finebaum also discusses how the expanded playoff affects college football's regular season, why he isn't a regular on "College Gameday," how he once got Lane Kiffin fired, his feud with wrestling legend Ric Flair, why college football needs to start its season earlier, whether coaches cover the point spread for boosters, the craziest moment of his career and much more.Following Finebaum, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Sal explains what it's like when huge breaking news happens while being on air, the problem with MLB postseason broadcasters, the Jets firing Robert Saleh and moreSponsors:*Use Underdog Fantasy, promo code SPORTSILLUSTRATED to claim your NEW customer special of a Free Pickand your deposit offerMust be 18+ (19+ AL & NE; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+ MA & AZ) and present in a state where UnderdogFantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visitwww.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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 516 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features two guests.First up is The Athletic's Andrew Marchand on all the latest sports media news. Topics covered include ESPN looking at Shams Charania, Jeff Passan and Chris Haynes as possible replacements for Adrian Wojnarowski as its top NBA insider; What ESPN will do about their top NBA booth featuring Mike Breen and Doris Burke after losing JJ Redick; How Tom Brady has done as an analyst after four games and what he needs to do better; How Cris Collinsworth's signing affects Greg Olsen; Tony Romo's improvement; An old-fashion Twitter fight between reporters and much more.Following Marchand, David Shoemaker from The Ringers joins the podcast to discuss Netflix's "Mr. McMahon" six-part docuseries in which he was a producer and talking head. Shoemaker shares details on the making of the doc, how a bombshell lawsuit against Vince McMahon during production affected the documentary, what it was like for the makers to interview McMahon, the McMahon family dynamic and much more.Following Shoemaker, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's conversation covers the MLB playoffs, NFL scheduling issues, Dana Carvey, "Saturday Night Live," Sal's knowledge of presidents and more.Sponsors:*Use Underdog Fantasy, promo code SPORTSILLUSTRATED to claim your NEW customer special of a Free Pickand your deposit offerMust be 18+ (19+ AL & NE; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+ MA & AZ) and present in a state where UnderdogFantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visitwww.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).*Go to FactorMeals.com/SIMEDIA50 & use code: SIMEDIA50*Go to MintMobile.com/SIMEDIAOur Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 515 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's top MLB insider, Jeff Passan.Passan discusses the recent retirement of Adrian Wojnaroswki and what the life of an insider is like. Does he bring his phone into the shower? Does he break stories from the toilet? Where was the oddest place he's broken news?Passan also talks about Major League Baseball's popularity problem, MLB's TV issues and what three things he'd do if he was Commissioner for a day.Passan also shares the story of getting The Rock to leave his outgoing answering machine message while in college and the story of getting seriously injured by a tree limb.Following Passan, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. In this week's segment, Jimmy and Sal read recent Apple reviews for "SI Media With Jimmy Traina," discuss "The Bear" and the Pine Barrens episode of "The Sopranos," Chiefs running back Carson Steele missing his sister's wedding because she scheduled it when he had a game, John Sterling returning to the Yankees and much moreSponsors:*Use Underdog Fantasy, promo code SPORTSILLUSTRATED to claim your NEW customer special of a Free Pickand your deposit offerMust be 18+ (19+ AL & NE; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+ MA & AZ) and present in a state where UnderdogFantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visitwww.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).*Go to FactorMeals.com/SIMEDIA50 & use code: SIMEDIA50*Go to MintMobile.com/SIMEDIAOur Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 514 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with CBS' lead college football play-by-play man, Brad Nessler.Nessler talks about CBS losing the SEC and landing the Big Ten, replacing the legendary Verne Lundquist and the one college football stadium he has never called a game in.Nessler also shares stories about the various analysts he's worked with through the years, reveals the one event he hasn't called, but would like to and weighs in on what he thinks of Tom Brady and Nick Saban as television stars and much more.Nessler also talks about his friendship with wrestling icon, Ric Flair, and reveals whether Flair or Bill Raftery is the bigger partier.Following Nessler, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. In this week's segment, Jimmy and Sal discuss ESPN's Jason Kelce-heavy "Monday Night Football" broadcast of Falcons-Eagles game, the trend that NFL bettors should be aware of, "Saturday Night's Main Event" returning to NBC, whether "The Bear" is a comedy," and much moreGo to UnderdogFantasy.com, sign up with promo code SPORTSILLUSTRATED, and Underdog will give you a FREE PICK to use on your first cash Pick’em entry PLUS up to $1,000 in bonus cash when you deposit.Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) 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/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 513 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Kevin Clark.Clark talks about his transition into TV now that he's at ESPN, his interviewing philosophy for his Omaha Productions show, "This is Football," and whether we will ever see someone who isn't a former player as an NFL or College Football game analyst.Clark also discusses Tom Brady's debut game as Fox's lead NFL analyst, why Bill Belichick has already been a hit as a media figure, why he thinks we won't see less of "Hard Knocks," getting critiqued by his dad, his love of Pearl James and more.Following Clark, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. In this week's segment, Jimmy and Sal discuss Week 1 in the NFL, cringe Cris Collinsworth, the new "Sopranos" documentary currently airing on Max, the upcoming Vince McMahon documentary on Netflix, a Facebook kerfuffle and more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 512 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.Van Pelt, who just began his 10th year hosting his solo version of "SportsCenter" and hosts ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown," talks about the addition of Jason Kelce to Monday Night Countdown, how he helped recruit Kelce to the show and what he expects from the future Hall of Famer.Van Pelt also talks about going into his 10th year as SportsCenter host, signing a new five-year contract to say with the show and the importance of being on air right after big events.Other topics covered with Van Pelt include Pat McAfee's recent confrontation with media members at ESPN's Media Day in Bristol, Conn., SVP's frustration with a perceived ESPN-FS1 competition and the hypothetical of "Inside the NBA" joining ESPN.In addition, Van Pelt tells the story of the time he accidentally said the f-word on air, talks about his weekly "Bad Beats" segment, opines on what he'd like to accomplish with his podcast and much more.Following Van Pelt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. In this week's segment, Jimmy and Sal discuss Week 1 NFL lines and season over/unders, the DirecTV-ESPN carriage dispute and getting hooked into another "Sopranos" rewatchOur Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 511 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's Editor-At-Large, Bryan Curtis.Topics covered include how we will judge Tom Brady's debut as Fox's lead NFL analyst in Week 1; who is the more intriguing media figure: Bill Belichick or Nick Saban; ESPN going with Mike Greenberg over Laura Rutledge as host of "NFL Sunday Countdown"; the Kelce Brothers inking a $100 million deal for their "New Heights" podcast; the return of the "Sports Reporters"; Paul Finebaum taking on Deion Sanders; whether a network will ever hire a non-ex-player to be an NFL game analyst and whether Charles Barkley will remain with Turner Sports once they lose the NBA.Following Curtis, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. In this week's segment, Jimmy and Sal recap Jimmy's day at Sal's house last weekend and they read and react to "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" Apple reviews for the month of AugustOur Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 510 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN "College GameDay" panelist and "Thursday Night Football" analyst, Kirk Herbstreit.Herbstreit discusses getting used to the grind of doing college football on Saturday and the NFL on Thursdays, what his in-season schedule is like and if he sees himself continuing with both gigs.Other topics covered with Herbstreit include what it's like to work with Al Michales on Amazon Prime and the backlash Michaels received last season, what Pat McAfee brings to "College Gameday," the massive changes across the college football landscape, and how the expanded playoff will affect the regular season.Herbstreit also addresses Ryan Leaf's recent attack against him, whether ESPN has ever confronted Herbstreit about tweets are podcast appearances.Following Herbstreit, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include a big change to NFL Sunday Ticket, NFL betting, a new "Sopranos" docuseries and much moreOur Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 509 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Radio Hall of Famer, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo.Russo talks about signing a new three-year contract extension with SiriusXM, the challenges of doing a daily radio show during the summer and staying relevant after so many years in the business.Other topics discussed with Russo include his thoughts on whether Stephen A. Smith would ever leave "First Take" and ESPN, what Molly Qerim told him about his "What I'm Mad About" segment, the "First Take" moment that got him the most reaction, how he thinks Tom Brady will fare as an analyst, doing sports talk radio during an election season, adding Peter Schrager to his show, what it's like to have a son going into sports talk radio and much more.Following Russo, 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 U.S. men's basketball gold medal win, Season 3 of "The Bear" and moreOur Sponsors:* Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/goldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy