SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Episode 622 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” is the final episode of the show.Joined by SNY's Sal Licata, Jimmy explains why he’s leaving “Sports Illustrated,” what’s happening with the podcast and reminisces about his 20-plus years at the company. Jimmy and Sal also answer listener emails for the final time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 621 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis.Curtis goes in depth on CBS’s decision to put Tony Romo on leave following his arrest for OWI, moving J.J. Watt into the network’s No. 1 booth with Jim Nantz and what the future holds for Romo. In addition, Curtis and Traina talk about where Greg Olsen fits into all this, Ian Eagle’s standing at CBS and what others in the business think of Romo.Other topics discussed with Curtis include Aaron Rodgers’ controversial interview with Pat McAfee, the bizarre situation of ESPN laying off Karl Ravech but still having him call games, the “Embrace Debate” mantra and much more.Following Curtis, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss the Dodgers acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline, Carrie Underwood’s “Sunday Night Football” song, Odyssey, the passing of “Sopranos” actor Vincent Pastore and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 620 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features an interview with Mike Golic Sr., and Mike Golic Jr.The father-and-son duo talk about their new ESPN radio show, launching Aug. 3. They explain how their return to ESPN came about, whether they said “yes” to this opportunity right away and whether they ever thought they’d be back at the Worldwide Leader.Golic Sr. also discusses the surprising end to the Mike and Mike Show, his relationship with Mike Greenberg and the public to that show dissolving.In addition, we talk about what it’s like to work with a relative, trying to keep up with technology, coffee issues and much more.Following the Golics, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss LeBron James signing with the Sixers, Major League Baseball’s horrible scheduling of the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and bobblehead giveaways at stadiums. In addition, Jimmy and Sal answer a bunch of listener questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 619 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with Puck media reporter, John Ourand.Ourand goes in-depth on the ESPN layoffs, explaining why they happened and how they happened. We also discuss the unfortunate situation with Ryan Clark finding out he was being let go while on air, how the NFL Network factors into all this, why the network parted ways with longtime broadcaster Karl Ravech and much more.Other topics covered with Ourand include the bidding war for the broadcast rights to the next World Cup in 2030, why the NBA is anxiously awaiting for LeBron James to make a free agency decision, Tom Brady’s very busy weekend and the NFL’s negotiations for new broadcast deals.Following Ourand, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss the World Cup final and the halftime show, a wild story about James Dolan and Madison Square Garden, Fanatics Fest, Larry David’s new HBO show, most-buzzed about New York sports event and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 618 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with former “Around the Horn” host Tony Reali.Reali talks about his new podcast, “The Real Deal With Tony Reali,” the concept behind the show, and why he wants to relive certain moments in sports.In addition, Reali talks about what the past year has been like for him since ATH's cancellation, why he waited so long to take on a new gig, being taken aback by the lack of offers he received over the past year, how he views ESPN, and the changing landscape of the sports media business.Following Reali, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, they discuss the Bryce Harper/FanDuel/Cameo scandal, whether batting average matters in baseball, ESPN's Wimbledon coverage, the Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium that started three hours late, Benson Boone, “The Bear,” “Shameless,” a new season of Vice's “Dark Side of the Ring,” and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy