Si Media Podcast With Richard Deitsch

This week's "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina is a celebration of the show's 400th episode.Jimmy is joined by his weekly guest, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York, to talk about the history of the "SI Media Podcast," reminisce about Jimmy taking over as host after Richard Deitsch left "Sports Illustrated," and discuss how the podcast has evolved over the years. Jimmy also takes time to thank several people, including his audience, for helping the podcast roll along.Jimmy also reads the latest "SI Media Podcast" reviews that listeners have written on Apple.This edition of the "SI Media Podcast" also features an interview with Alan Sepinwall, the Chief TV Critic for "Rolling Stone." Sepinwall gives is recommendations for what TV shows you should be watching this summer and goes in depth on "The Bear," "The Rehearsal" and "Succession." Sepinwall also shares his memories of Tony Siricio and "

Episode 399 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features two interviews.First up is John Ourand from "Sports Business Journal." Ourand talks about whether Charles Barkley will join the LIV Golf Tour and the chances of Barkley possibly leaving Turner Sports and "Inside the NBA." In addition, Ourand discusses the latest news on which streaming service will land NFL Sunday Ticket, what will happen to bars and restaurants when Sunday Ticket goes to streaming and how DirecTV will be affected by losing Sunday Ticket.Following Ourand, Dave Metlzer from the Wrestling Observer joins the podcast to share his insight on Vince McMahon retiring from WWE. Why did McMahon retired now? Is there any chance McMahon will be back? What changes can fans expect with Paul Leveque, aka Triple H, in charge of the creative? Where does Vince' son, Shane, stand right now? When will fans see changes to the TV product?The podcast wraps up with the weekly "Traina Thoughts' se

Episode 398 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with NFL insider, Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports.Schrager talks about the changes at "Good Morning Football" with Jamie Erdhal set to take over for Kay Adams as host, how the pandemic affected the show and why August is such a big month for GMFB.Schrager, who is close with Sean McVey, discusses how close the Rams coach was to leaving the sidelines for a job with Amazon calling "Thursday Night Football" and shares some behind-the-scenes stories about attending McVay's recent wedding.Other topics covered during the episode include: The reaction to the Zach Wilson story, current NFL players who would make good broadcasters, ESPN's docuseries on Derek Jeter, the death of the comedy genre in movies, "Succession," and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 397 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with author, reporter and podcast host, James Andrew Miller.Miller talks about the recent "Washington Post" feature story on Adam Schefter in which colleagues anonymously bashed the NFL reporter. Miller also shares insight on Matthew Berry's surprising departure from ESPN, what will happen with the Big Ten college football television rights and LIV golf's broadcast future and more. Miller also shares his thoughts and a behind-the-scenes story on Tony Sirico of the "The Sopranos" as well as opinions on the recent Emmy nominations.Following Miller, is the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment with Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the passing of Sirico and the great Paulie Walnuts character, ESPN's upcoming docuseries on Derek Jeter and the Zach Wilson saga. Jimmy also reads recent "SI Media Podcast" reviewsAdvertising

Episode 396 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with ESPN NBA reporter Brian Windhorst.Windhorst talks about his experience of going viral after a clip of him speculating about a possible Utah Jazz trade on "First Take" went viral. Did he know Rudy Gobert was going to be traded when he talked about Utah's "strange" trade of Royce O'Neale? Did producers say anything to him during his lengthy segment? What was his reaction when Gobert did get traded? Did he have a favorite meme?Windhorst also discusses his relationship with LeBron James, the one question he'd like to ask LeBron, the one question he'd like to ask Kevin Durant, whether he feels competitive with Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania and much more.Following Windhorst, is the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment with Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. Jimmy and Sal discuss Jimmy's hatred of the hot dog eating contest, college realignmen

Episode 395 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with Fox Sports' Erin Andrews.The sideline reporter for Fox's No. 1 NFL crew talks about the wild changes that took place this offseason with her longtime partners, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman leaving Fox for ESPN, Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen getting elevated to the No. 1 spot and the announcement that Tom Brady will join Fox once he retires from play.Did ESPN ever approach Andrews about joining Buck an Aikman? How did Andrews find out Aikman was leaving for ESPN? Did she nudge Fox to go after Tom Brady after he retired?Andrews also talks about why Derek Jeter is special to her, how Larry David used an incident at her wedding as a storyline on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the controversy surrounding her postgame hug with Aaron Rodgers after the Packers' Christmas Day win against the Browns.Following the conversation with Andrews, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy f

Episode 394 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.The "SportsCenter" host talks about the adrenaline rush of doing live postgame shows after the NBA Finals, his back-and-forth with Draymond Green about "new media" vs. media and Steph Curry's likability. Van Pelt also shares his thoughts on LIV golf and explains the various issues that LIV faces as they try to get off the ground.Other topics covered with Van Pelt include why sporting events need more singalongs, why betting baseball is bad, the best James Corden Carpool Karaokes, why it's still taboo to admit you do something for money and much more.Following the conversation with Van Pelt, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, the guys break talk about whether they could still work for a company they sued, a la Sage Steele, the Athletic's "no politics" Twitter

Episode 393 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with Paul "BizNasty" Bissonnette of TNT's NHL studio show and the "Spittin Chiclets" podcast.The former NHL player talks about how he ended up getting the gig with TNT, what the television experience has been like for him and the challenges he faces doing a network television show while also doing a podcast for Barstool Sports at the same time.Other topics discussed include Bissonnette's intense feud with New York Rangers fans, which players he'd like to have on "Spittin Chiclets." which celebrity would be his dream interview and why working for TNT has been one of the best experiences of his life.Following Biz, is the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment with Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. Jimmy and Sal discuss Adam Sandler's new movie, "Hustle," the MLS-Apple TV deal and the pros and cons of summer. The segment finishes with Jimmy

Episode 392 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with Bryan Curtis of The Ringer.The show starts with a conversation about Drew Brees officially not returning to NBC to call Notre Dame football and work on "Sunday Night Football's" studio show, what went wrong for Brees and whether he got a raw deal from NBC.Other topics covered with Curtis include ABC/ESPN's NBA Finals halftime show, the overuse of the "Breaking News" banner by television stations, the possibility of LeBron James starting a podcast and everything that would entail and much more.Following the conversation with Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, the guys break down all aspects of Kevin Durant recently responding to Sal on Twitter and saying that sports talk radio "makes him nauseous."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://re

Episode 391 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with The Athletic's media reporter, Richard Deitsch.Among the topics covered: Why it's become a thing to knock Bill Simmons; Is the Greg Olsen-Tom Brady-Fox Sports situation "weird?"; what the Brady-Fox Sports deal is all about; ManningCast copycats; NESN to offer its own streaming service for $29.99 a month and Al Michaels being named Emeritus at NBC Sports.We also talked about Deitsch's decision to stop tweeting on Feb. 20 and when he'll be back on the social media service.Following Deitsch, is the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment with Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. Jimmy and Sal breakdown the surreal Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson-Mike Trout fantasy football controversy, share their thoughts on Derek Jeter joining Twitter and answer listener emailsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 390 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with Joe Davis from Fox Sports.Davis talks about taking over this season for Joe Buck as Fox's lead Major League Baseball play-by-play voice at just 34 years old. Davis, also talks about becoming the Dodgers lead play-by-play man after Vin Scully retired and how that will help him replace Buck. The versatile broadcaster also discusses being in the mix for Fox's No. 2 NFL job with Kevin Burkhardt moving into the No. 1 slot.Davis also explains the differences in calling baseball and football, why it's important for a booth to have fun and how important it is for him to call a World Series.The interview closes with a conversation about Davis's love of grilling.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 389 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina is an all-Traina Thoughts edition.Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy, as he does every week, to discuss a slew of sports and pop culture topics.The duo breakdown the 2022 NFL games that will be played on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, talk about a wild Phil Mickelson gambling story and reveal the worst bets they've made.In addition, Traina and Licata react to Pat Beverley's amazing quote about Chris Paul, the news that ESPN will produced a "30-for-30" on the 2000 Baltimore Ravens and the news that Netflix will air a roast of Tom Brady. They also reveal how they've navigated the the new streaming world in baseball.The podcast closes with Traina telling a story about the old Hot Clicks days and Carmen Electra.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 388 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with Andrew Marchand of the "New York Post."Marchand and Traina analyze the massive sports media news that Tom Brady has signed a deal with Fox Sports to become its No. 1 NFL analyst when he retires and Marchand reiterates that he stands by his report that Brady's deal is for 10 years and $375 million.  Did Troy Aikman trigger Fox to start negotiating with Brady? Why did Fox spend so much money for Brady's services? What does this mean for Fox analyst, Greg Olsen? What will Fox do until Brady retires?Other topics covered with Marchand include Amazon's plan for its "Thursday Night Football" alternate broadcasts and pre and postgame shows, F1's strong ratings, the USFL ratings and much more.Following the conversation with Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the stupid

Episode 387 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with Katie Nolan, who is part of AppleTV+' s MLB coverage.Nolan discusses how she got the job with Apple, what Apple is trying to accomplish with their broadcasts, understanding that traditional MLB fans may not get the telecast, how she prepares for each game and the time she stayed silent for several innings after reading backlash on social media.Nolan also opens up about her time at ESPN, what he liked about working there, whether she thought she was given a fair chance and why things didn't work out.The podcast closes with our weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment featuring Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. This week, the Jimmy and Sal read recent SI Media Podcast Apple reviews, discuss Kevin Harlan getting the top gig at Turner Sports, the NFL giving a game exclusively to ESPN+ and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https

Episode 386 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with The Ringer's Ryen Russillo.Topics discussed ranged from everything to the state of Major League Baseball to the NBA playoffs to podcasting to Elon Musk buying Twitter. Russillo talked about Draymond Green going after Bill Simmons for having a vote for major NBA awards, Kevin Durant vs. Charles Barkley, which sport has the worst refs, the power of "Inside the NBA," the best NBA announcers and which two teams he think will battle it out in the NBA Finals.Russillo also shared his opinion on the growth of podcasts, what makes a good podcast and his ranking in the sports podcast genre.The podcast closes with our weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment featuring Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. This week, the Jimmy and Sal discuss the NFL reportedly scheduling three games on Christmas Day this season and a game on Black Friday beginning in 2023 as well as HBO's "Wi

Episode 385 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with Kenny Smith from Turner Sports' "Inside the NBA."Smith talks about his experience as a cast member since 1998, what it's like to work with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson and what goes into each show. Smith also weighs on on whether he thinks Barkley will follow through with his promise to retire in two years. Other topics discussed with Smith include "Inside the NBA" mocking the Timberwolves for their wild celebration after winning their play-in game, Kyrie Irving responding to hostile Celtics fans, the Warriors peaking at the right time and much more.Following the conversation with Smith, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include HBO's "Winning Time," the report that AppleTV is in line to acquire the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket, whether the incr

Episode 384 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with Ian Eagle from Turner Sports and CBS. The podcast closes out with the weekly Traina Thoughts segment. This week, Chris Long, host of the "Green Light Podcast" fills in for Sal Licata.Eagle previews the NBA playoffs, talks about the Brooklyn Nets bizarre season and explains what went wrong with the Lakers. He also weighs in on the "Inside the NBA" crew mocking the Timberwolves celebration after winning their play-in game, Greg Gumbel's recent "SI Media Podcast" comments on broadcasters not bringing any viewers to a telecast and the recent explosion in NFL broadcaster salaries. We also discussed the NCAA Tournament, Bill Raftery, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and more.Following the conversation with Eagle, Long joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's segment features thoughts on the story that Tom Brady and Sean Payton had a plan to j

Episode 383 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with Adnan Virk of the MLB Network and the NHL Network.Topics covered include the upcoming Major League Baseball season, Tiger Woods playing in the Masters, whether he wants to call games or just work in the studio.Virk, who hosts the "Cinephile" podcast, had very strong opinions on the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar's controversy, what the Academy Awards got wrong and HBO's Winning Time.We also discussed Elon Musk investing in Twitter, the passing of Estelle Harris of "Seinfeld," and more.Following the conversation with Virk, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's segment features Jimmy's thoughts on his podcast the previous week with Greg Gumbel, recent Apple reviews, whether Jimmy was too quick to block a Twitter follower, the sports media reaction to Tiger Woods, MLB's Opening day, addition

Episode 382 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features interviews with CBS's Greg Gumbel and WWE Superstar, Seth Rollins.Greg Gumbel, who is in this 50th year as a sports broadcaster talks about the challenges of doing studio for the NCAA Tournament, how coverage of the Tournament has changed over the years and what it's like to work with Charles Barkley. Other topics discussed with Gumbel include his love of the Rolling Stones, his time doing sports radio at WFAN in New York, working with Bill Walton and Terry Bradshaw, what he thinks of the massive salaries current NFL broadcasters are making and much more.Following Gumbel, Seth Rollins joins the podcast to talk about WrestleMania 38, his current storyline where he has no opponent for Mania, his thoughts on AEW mentioning WWE superstars on their show, working with Roman Reigns, why Vince McMahon axed something Rollins wanted to do, how he's handling fatherhood and more.Following Rollins's interview, Sal

Episode 381 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with Troy Aikman, who just left Fox for ESPN.Aikman reveals that he still doesn't know why Fox let him leave after 21 years with the company. He shares his thoughts on the move and joining "Monday Night Football." He also talks about why he wanted Joe Buck to join him at ESPN, the big bump in broadcaster salaries, whether he feels pressure joining MNF, the differences in Fox's NFL coverage compared to ESPN's and much more.Aikman also shares his thoughts on Tom Brady returning the NFL, Davante Adams leaving the Packers and more.Following Aikman's interview, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the NCAA Tournament, issues with streaming sports and the loss of a New York legend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy