Traina Thoughts

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Traina Thoughts is your front-row seat to conversations with the biggest names in sports media. Host Jimmy Traina sits down with broadcasters, athletes, and sports personalities for unfiltered takes on everything happening off the field.

  1. 2d ago

    Weekend's best calls, NFL prime-time problems, worst scorebug

    On Episode 27 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFL Topics covered include: - ESPN's Joe Tessitore and CBS's Andrew Catalon giving us the two best calls of the football weekend - Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt showing everyone how to discuss a player's off-the-field transgressions - which network has the worst scorebug in all of college football - props to two college football broadcasting crews - this week's unbelievable college football schedule - the NFL's prime-time scheduling mess and possible flex games - Stevie Van Zandt sends out hilarious tweet after getting frustrated with ESPN's app. The show closes with Jimmy answering listener questions about Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, the greatest WWE broadcast crew and more. —————————————— Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren... TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #TrainaThoughts #JimmyTraina #sportsmedia #JoeTessitore #AndrewCatalon #JimNantz #jjwatt #nfl #collegefootball #NFLBroadcasting #espn #cbssports #troyaikman #joebuck #wwe #StevieVanZandt #sportspodcast #UnderscoreMedia #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  2. 5d ago

    Traina Thoughts: Ernie Johnson, John Madden movie

    Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount —————————————— Episode 26 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata. - Ernie Johnson stepping away from “Inside the NBA” after this season and what should happen with the show - A monster college football Saturday coming up - Another awful clip from the upcoming John Madden movie starring Nicholas Cage - The new authorized Larry David biography - Halloween - Sal’s colossal blunder with his wife and much more —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren... TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #TrainaThoughts #sallicata #JimmyTraina #UnderscoreMedia #insidethenba #erniejohnson #collegefootball #nicolascage #larrydavid #sportspodcast #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  3. Oct 28

    Traina Thoughts: ESPN's Dave Pasch

    Episode 25 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" features a conversation with versatile ESPN play-by-play man, Dave Pasch. Pasch talks about calling the NFL Network's International games with Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce, leaving the Cardinals after doing their games on radio for 24 years, why radio is easier to do than television and working in three-man booths. In addition, Pasch reveals whether he's ever felt underappreciated at ESPN, whether he ever came close to leaving ESPN and whether he critiques his own work. Pasch also goes in depth on working with Bill Walton for so many years. - What advice did Mike Tirico give Pasch about working with Walton? - What was it like to watch Walton eat a lit candle on live TV? - Did Walton ever push things too far? The interview wraps with Pasch talking about his worse on-air gaffe and the best game he's ever called. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren... TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  4. Oct 26

    Traina Thoughts: Tom Brady's best game; Cris Collinsworth can't be serious

    Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount —————————————— On Episode 24 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFL Topics discussed include: - the massive improvement of Tom Brady, who had his best game as an analyst on Sunday's Packers-Lions game; - Cris Collinsworth insulting viewers by making a completely absurd comment about Patrick Mahomes; - Pat McAfee taunting his "College GameDay" haters; - Sean McDonough outright addressing an over/under on the LSU-Auburn game; - an up-and-coming college football play-by-play person at Fox; - a correction and apology to Brian Scalabrine; - NBC's monster NBA opening night The show closes with a Mailbag segment in which Jimmy answers listener questions. —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren... TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  5. Oct 23

    A Yankees debacle; Latest with Buck and Aikman, Ali G

    Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount —————————————— Episode 23 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata. Topics discussed include: - the tone deaf and infuriating press conference given by Yankees owner, Hal Steinbrenner; - the latest developments in the Joe Buck-Troy Aikman situation; - CBS signing J.J. Watt to a new multi-year deal for its lead NFL analyst job; - the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup; - a listener turning a throwaway line from Jimmy into betting advice; - Montell Jordan performing at the Bills-Raiders game; - Netflix's new documentaries on Norm Macdonald and Martin Mull, - Jimmy's frustration with trying to see the new Ali G movie; and - a surreal headline regarding a man trying to watch a football game —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren... TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  6. Oct 21

    Play-by-play voice, Kenny Albert

    Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDE... Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Episode 22 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features an interview with versatile play-by-play voice, Kenny Albert. Albert, who calls NHL games for TNT and has called the NFL on Fox since 1994, shares stories about his lengthy career, travel nightmares and his hectic schedule. In addition, Albert talks about: - The hardest sport to call - The easiest sport to call - How he preserves his voice - All the analysts he's worked with over the years - The Knicks finally winning an NBA championship - Why being Marv Albert's son has only been a positive for him throughout his life. Albert also listens back to his memorable call of Jack Hughes' gold medal-winning goal in the Winter Olympics and reveals if he'd change anything about the call. The veteran broadcaster also pulls back the curtain on being close friends with the late, great comedian, Richard Lewis. —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: / underscoren. . TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  7. Oct 19

    Gus Johnson's rough Saturday; latest with Buck and Aikman

    On Episode 21 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFL Joe Buck and Troy Aikman situation and the future of the Monday Night Football booth Fox’s Gus Johnson’s rough Saturday calling the Ohio State–Indiana game ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s good and bad moments at the end of the Notre Dame–BYU game An example of how not to use a rules analyst Jim Nantz hurting his hand while trying to punch a football away from J.J. Watt The best television baseball voice working today The NBA starting its regular season on a Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET A major milestone for Scott Hanson and NFL RedZone Listener email Q&A —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren... TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  8. Oct 16

    Traina Thoughts: The Ringer's Bryan Curtis + Sal Licata

    Episode 20 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features a conversation with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis followed by a conversation with Sal Licata. Curtis joins the show to talk about the stunning developments this week with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Topics covered include: - From an argument between the two before a "Monday Night Football" game to Aikman talking about his "next landing spot" after not getting a new contract from ESPN, Curtis covers the entire saga and weighs in on whether this is the end of of the Aikman-Buck partnership Following Curtis, Licata joins Jimmy for their usual Friday segment: Topics discussed include: - the MLB playoffs; - Netflix's new Mike Tyson documentary, - Jimmy's night at a screening for Blake Griffin's new Prime Video show, "The Stepback," - reviews (sort of) for "The Social Reckoning," - an upcoming authorized Larry David biography; - the Shane Gillis-"Saturday Night Live" controversy; - the Kelly Clarkson conversation; - Pumpkin Picking —————————————— Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content. UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE —————————————— THE SAL LICATA SHOW Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow —————————————— TRAINA THOUGHTS New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow —————————————— NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj —————————————— THE SLATE Join JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel: • 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks • Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren... TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #TrainaThoughts #BryanCurtis #JoeBuck #troyaikman #espn #sportsmedia #nfl #sallicata #mlbplayoffs #podcast #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

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Traina Thoughts is your front-row seat to conversations with the biggest names in sports media. Host Jimmy Traina sits down with broadcasters, athletes, and sports personalities for unfiltered takes on everything happening off the field.

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  • Creator
    Underscore
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Underscore
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    Traina Thoughts

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