Si Media Podcast With Richard Deitsch

Episode 295 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with New York Post sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand. Why did Drew Brees choose NBC over ESPN? What will happen to Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth with Mike Tirico and Brees ready to take over? Why did CBS part ways with Dan Fouts? Why did Charles Davis leave FOX for CBS. Where will FOX go for a No. 2 NFL analyst? Should the NFL Draft be taking place? All this and more is covered on this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 294 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with legendary ESPN host, Bob Ley. Can a sports network cover the coronavirus crisis without being political? Has he had the itch to return to work to cover what's going on in the world? How will sports change after the pandemic? Will stadiums be packed in 2020? What old game would Bob like to see a network re-air? What is his favorite SportsCenter blooper? Plus, Bob offers movie, TV and book recommendations while self-quarantining. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 293 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a conversation with "Good Morning Football" host, Kyle Brandt. How would Kyle feel about NFL games with no fans in the stands? Should Tom Brady have stayed a Patriot for his entire career? How weird will the NFL Draft be this year? In addition to those topics, Kyle and host Jimmy Traina discuss Netflix's "Tiger King" and Kyle reveals that he just started watching "The Office" for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 292 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with James Andrew Miller. The author, reporter and podcast host talks about what could be in store CBS and Disney during contract negotiations with the NFL, why CBS needed to keep Tony Romo, why ESPN needs to forget about Peyton Manning and how the TV landscape is changing. Miller and host Jimmy Traina then discuss Season 10 of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," why the season finale disappointed and whether Larry David will do the show again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 291 of the Sports Media Podcast features an interview with Sports Business Journal media reporter, John Ourand. Ourand talks about how sports networks will handle the next few months without games, what we'd like to see from ESPN during this time, how leagues will handle the return of sports and the NFL's plan to keep moving forward. We also touched on what Tom Brady's departure from New England means for CBS and FOX. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 290 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Washington Post sports media reporter Ben Strauss. Topics include the impact coronavirus has had on sports, the Al Michaels-Peyton Manning dream booth for ESPN, where ESPN goes from here for a “Monday Night Football” booth, XFL ratings, The Athletic and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 289 of the SI Media Podcast features with Rachel Nichols of ESPN. Nichols talks about balancing the various hats she wears as host of “The Jump,” her philosophy for interviewing NBA players, whether there are any comparisons to be made between “The Jump” and TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” what it’s like to interview LeBron and the big Spike Lee vs. New York Knicks feud.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 288 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with "New York Post" sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, who broke the news that Tony Romo re-signed with CBS for $17 million per year. This podcast goes in-depth on all things Romo/CBS. Was Romo close to signing with ESPN? Why did CBS spend so much to retain Romo? What does this mean for Romo's broadcast partner, Jim Nantz? Where does ESPN go from here for "Monday Night Football?" Is Peyton Manning back in play for ESPN? Does Romo's big salary mean more pressure for him? What role did social media play in CBS keeping Romo? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 277 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with longtime Sports Illustrated baseball writer, Tom Verducci. Verducci explains why the Astros controversy will not go away and linger all season long, talks about all the benefits of the new proposed playoff format and why it's good for the league, reveals the one thing he'd do to fix Major League Baseball, defends the Hall of Fame voting process and reiterates that he will never join Twitter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 276 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz. The offensive lineman discusses his dominant season in which he gave up no sacks, Super Bowl stories, leaving the Browns for the Chiefs, Travis Kelce's personality, how K.C. was able to orchestrate so many comebacks, the possibility of a 17-game season and being a huge foodie. Following Schwartz, Jimmy Traina's SI colleagues, Chris Chavez and Jessica Smentana join the podcast for a roundtable discussion about Netflix's wild documentary, "Don't F--- With Cats." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 275 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is ESPN football analyst, Dan Orlovsky. The former NFL QB talks about NFL teams having interest in him for coaching positions, what he tries to do for viewers while breaking down film, his rise up the ranks at ESPN, what his ultimate broadcasting job would be, what Kyle Shanahan did wrong in the Super Bowl and whether NSYNC's "Bye, Bye, Bye" or Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" is the more iconic song.Following Orlovsky, "New York Post" sports media columnist/reporter, Andrew Marchand joins the podcast to discuss the possibility of "Monday Night Football" getting flex scheduling, MLB's possible playoff changes being all about TV, the XFL's ratings and the controversy surrounding Gayle King's interview with Lisa Leslie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https:

Episode 274 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Bryan Curtis, Editor-at-Large with the Ringer. Curtis, who covers media, talks about the ratings for Super Bowl LIV, Joe Buck and the halftime show. Curtis also discusses a recent article he wrote about all things Radio Row and how the hierarchy there works for interviews. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 273 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kevin Harlan. The veteran play-by-play will call Super Bowl LIV for Westwood One radio. He also has the call of the Lakers' first game after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. He discusses both of those very different assignments. (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the decision was made to postpone the Lakers vs Clippers game on 1/28/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 272 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is the legendary Brent Musburger to discuss all things Super Bowl betting. How should we view the Niners? What is the action in Vegas looking like? Which prop bets are worth betting on? Why does Vegas have to limit the props they offer? Musburger also shares information on betting the national anthem over/under and the coin flip.Following Musburger, former NFL star and Super Bowl champion, Chris Long, joins the podcast to discuss Netflix's Aaron Hernandez docs-series. Was the doc effective? What's the biggest takeaway from the series? How unusual was Hernandez's case? How should we evaluate the role played by Urban Meyer and the Patriots in Hernandez's advice? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 271 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with "FOX NFL Sunday" host, Curt Menefee. With FOX airing the Super Bowl this season, Menfee talks about the challenges of doing an extra long pregame show and whether he gets nervous on such a big day. Menefee also discusses how he got the job after James Brown's departure, what his relationship is like with cast mastes, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Tony Gonzalez, what his relationship is like with other NFL pregame show hosts, his feelings on calling XFL games with Joel Klatt, working with Gronk this season and his relationship with a Howard Stern Show cast member. Menefee also gives us the inside scoop on how FOX was able to surprise Jimmy Johnson on live TV with news of his Hall of Fame induction. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 270 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with reporter/author, Jim Miller. Miller talks about the future of "Monday Night Football," what ESPN's mindset is regarding the booth of Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland, how Tony Romo plays into all this, what's on the table for Romo's future, the SEC leaving CBS for ABC/ESPN, Eddie Murphy's return to "Saturday Night Live" and the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the final Sports Illustrated Media Podcast of 2019, host Jimmy Traina looks back at some of the best guests and moments from the past year, gives his Top 10 Worst Tweets and chats with his tech-challenged dad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 268 of the SI Media Podcast is a special Year in Review show with "New York Post" sports media columnist Andrew Marchand and "Sports Business Journal" sports media reporter, John Ourand. Along with host, Jimmy Traina, the Marchand and Ourand recap the biggest sports media stories of 2019, including the NFL's big ratings increase, the NBA's falling ratings, the boom in streaming, the demise of Deadspin, FOX's new college football pregame show, the FOX-WWE marriage, the rising stars of the year, the personalities who need a change of scenery and the best show.In addition, the podcast also looks ahead to 2020 and offers several sports media predictions on Tony Romo, where the SEC football TV package will land, what will happen with NFL streaming, Thursday Night Football, the XFL, Peyton Manning and how the election could have an impact on some personalities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br

Episode 267 of the SI Media Podcast features a conversation with Kyle Brandt from the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." Brandt talks about the evolution of his popular "Angry Runs" segment, the importance of always being supportive of his fellow castmates and what he's learned about having a career in sports media. Brandt and host Jimmy Traina also decide if they'd rather be Chris Pratt, Justin Timberlake or Tom Brady, reminisce about old school WWF heels and explain why there's nothing worse than being an old guy who tries to be cool in sports media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jimmy tosses this bonus episode to Grant Wahl who talks to SI senior writer Jenny Vrentas about her new Sportsperson of the Year story on Megan Rapinoe—the sports figure who made the most lasting impression of 2019. They talk about Rapinoe’s athletic and social impact, the forces in her life that have shaped those things and how Vrentas approached writing a signature story on one of the most heavily covered athletes in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy