Si Media Podcast With Richard Deitsch

Episode 268 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Pro Football Talk creator, Mike Florio. Florio talks about how the popular website got started, going from no staffers to five staffers, why he hasn't changed the site's design, what his relationship is like with the NFL, the differences between him and other NFL insiders, covering NFL broadcasters, what the NFL's TV future looks like and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 267 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN's Katie Nolan. Nolan talks about what goes into making her weekly show, "Always Late with Katie Nolan," whether she prefers doing monologues or comedy, why her podcasts run so long, her issues with people who cover sports media, her anti-stuffing take, what she's thankful for in sports and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 266 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with FOX Sports' lead college football analyst, Joel Klatt. Klatt discusses why he hates calling blowouts, whether an analyst can get too deep into X's and O's, what it's like to work with Gus Johnson, if he wants to call NFL games, whether he's competitive with Gary Danielson and Kirk Herbstreit, muting the TV on some analysts, if a 9 a.m. kickoff is a good thing and why his Wikipedia page says "Dr. Pepper" is one of his hobbies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 265 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with "Washington Post" sports media reporter Ben Strauss and the radio voice of the Boston Celtics, Sean Grande.Strauss and host Jimmy Traina go around the horn on a variety of sports media news items including the state of Deadspin, ESPN personalities plugging Disney+, the Don Cherry controversy and Stephen A. Smith's new $8-million-a-year contract.Grande then joins the show to talk about broadcasting and wrestling. Grande, who has called Celtics games since 2001, talks about his passion for old-school WWF, how wrestling announcers have influenced his work, why Vince McMahon was an underrated announcer and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 264 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up, Kay Adams and Chris Long, who co-host Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football pregame show, "NFL Next, join the podcast for a free-wheeling conversation on everything from players being mic'd up to NFL pregame shows to the NFL person we want to see on a pregame show. Adams also talks about her role on "Good Morning Football," while Long discusses starting his own media company and his post-playing life.Following Kay and Chris, "New York Post" sports media columnist, Andrew Marchand" comes on the podcast to break down Mike Francesa's second departure from his afternoon drive-time show on WFAN in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 263 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with Andrew Siciliano and Renee Young.Siciliano talks about his role as NFL RedZone host, understanding that RedZone isn't for everyone, what his typical Sunday is like, how RedZone has changed viewing habits, why there are two RedZone channels, whether he's competitive with Scott Hanson and more.Young discussed her new job as host of FS1's "WWE Backstage," her disastrous (her word) run as a commentator on "Monday Night Raw," how she got started in broadcasting, what it's like to be married to a guy who works for the competition 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 262 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN’s Bomani Jones. The “High Noon” co-host discusses why he being too smart isn’t good television, why he loves radio more than any other form of media, what the NBA/China controversy was really about, where LeBron stands now, why the media hasn’t been on the Tyler Skaggs story, Eddie Murphy’s return, whether he’s tempted to tweet about politics, why he wouldn’t be surprised if Stevie Wonder isn’t blind and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 261 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with SI.com legal analyst, Michael McCann, about many of the latest stories dominating the sports landscape. McCann shares his legal expertise on the NBA/China/Hong Kong controversy and what it could mean for the league. He also explains what legal ramifications the Angles and Major League Baseball can face over the latest revelations regarding the death of Angels pitcher, Tyler Skaggs. Other topics covered during the podcast: Purdue banning anyone from the school from betting on any Purdue events, Antonio Brown's grievance against the Patriots, whether coaches can ban players from tweeting 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 260 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a pair of interviews. First up is Michael Mulvihill, FOX Sports Executive Vice President and Head of Strategy. Mulvihill is FOX's ratings guru and he discussed why the NFL and its pregame shows have seen big increases this year, he explained what FOX expects from their new college football lineup and strategy and revealed what the network wants from WWE's SmackDown Live, in terms of viewership. Following Mulvihill, Conrad Thompson, who hosts FIVE wrestling podcasts, joins the show to talk about the huge week in wrestling, the "Wednesday Night Wars," SmackDown's debut on FOX, his connection to AEW and what his week is like recording five podcasts with five different hosts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 259 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Paul Levesque, aka, Triple H. The WWE EVP of Talent, Live Events and Creative, discusses the company's TV changes, how they got The Rock to come back for SmackDown's debut on FOX, how he feels about the possibility of CM Punk returning to WWE TV, if the "Monday Night Wars" can be replicated, how much impact Vince McMahon has on NXT, the Montreal Screwjob vs. Hulk Hogan turning heel and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 257 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is "Sports Business Journal" media reporter, John Ourand. Ourand and host Jimmy Traina discuss the reasons for an increase in ratings for NFL pregame shows, the return of NFL PrimeTime to ESPN's paid app, FOX's new college football pregame show, Tony Romo contract play with CBS, why FOX will be rooting for the Yankees and much more. Following Ourand, ESPN fantasy guru, Matthew Berry joins the show to discuss what it's like covering fantasy sports for a living, the most difficult thing about covering fantasy sports, getting hit up by Jay Z for fantasy advice 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 256 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Troy Aikman. FOX's lead NFL analyst talks about the league's major officiating problem (he called it 'nauseating'), working with Joe Buck for nearly 20 years, how he's adjusted to calling two games each week since FOX acquired the rights to 'Thursday Night Football,' why his bosses were upset with him calling out colleague Doug Gottlieb on Twitter, whether college athletes should be allowed to earn money and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 255 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Ryen Russillo. The Ringer’s newest hire talks about leaving ESPN to join Bill Simmons’ company, why he had to make the move and not being appreciated for his numbers at ESPN. Russillo also talks about what makes a good podcast, the differences between radio and podcasts, working with former NFL star, Chris Long and why he still believes Pam Beesley is the worst. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 254 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is NFL Network host, Rich Eisen, who talks about the stunning Andrew Luck retirement, the crowded NFL pregame show arena, how to interview someone you don't want to interview and more. Eisen also shares an amazing story about Larry David and discusses his inside knowledge of Curb Your Enthusiasm's upcoming season. Following Eisen, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo from SiriusXM and the MLB Network, joins the podcast to discuss the state of sports talk radio, his relationship for former partner, Mike Francesa, his biggest pet peeve in sports right now, why he isn't on the Tony Romo bandwagon and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sports Illustrated's Jacob Feldman fills in for Jimmy Traina by hosting a roundtable discussion with Peter King, Bob Ley, Ann Killion and Dave Sims at the National Sports Media Awards ceremony about their careers and the state of sports media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 252 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN's Chris Fowler. The versatile broadcaster talks about calling all four tennis majors for ESPN, what makes the U.S Open special and why tennis has problems despite this being such a special time for the sport. Fowler also discusses his role as ESPN's lead college football play-by-play man, the challenges of calling college football, his decision to leave "College GameDay," what makes "College GameDay so special and what was going through his mind when Lee Cross famously dropped an F-bomb during an episode of "College GameDay." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 251 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with author, journalist and podcast host, Jim Miller. During the episode, Miller and host Jimmy Traina discuss Ed Werder getting re-hired by ESPN, fallout from the Dan Le Batard controversy, Bob Ley’s retirement, news of Bill Simmons employees at The Ringer possibly unionizing, the return date for “Curb Your Enthusiasm” on HBO, the “Larry Sanders Show” being very underrated and Eddie Murphy’s return to the spotlight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 240 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with WWE legend, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The man known as the Texas Rattlesnake talks about hosting his new interview, show, "Straight Up Steve Austin,' getting mani/pedis, his love of margaritas, the difference between wrestling fans now and when he was in the ring, working with Mike Tyson, the birth of "Austin 3:16," giving Vince McMahon a Stone Cold Stunner for the first time and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 239 features two interviews. First up, the radio voices of the New York Yankees, John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman join the show to talk about their long runs with the Yankees, their popularity with Bombers fans, their 'Ma and Pa Pinstripe' nickname and more. Waldman discusses why she feels she's still not accepted in baseball and why she thinks there hasn't been any progress for women in baseball broadcasting. Sterling talked about recently ending his broadcasting streak, having no interest in retiring and more. Following Sterling and Waldman, Ken Rodgers, the showhead for HBO's 'Hard Knocks' joins the podcast to preview the upcoming season starring the Oakland Raiders, which begins Aug. 6. Rogers also talks about the process of picking a team and whether the show considered featuring the Browns for a second straight season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https

On episode 238 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, New York Post sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, joins the show to talk about the controversy surrounding ESPN's Dan Le Batard, who blasted his own network and President Donald Trump on a recent show. What was Le Batard's biggest mistake? Why did ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro choose not to suspend Le Batard? What does Le Batard's future at ESPN look like? Should all sports shows have a "no politics talk" policy? We tackled all those questions and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy