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. 20h ago

    Richard Deitsch on Romo, Aikman, Portnoy and more

    Episode 15 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features a conversation with "Sports Business Journal's" Richard Deitsch about all the latest sports media news.The show starts with a discussion about Troy Aikman's future at ESPN and "Monday Night Football" with Aikman's contract is up after this season. Why would ESPN want to break up Joe Buck and Aikman? Who could ESPN being looking at to replace Aikman? Could we see a "Monday Night Football" booth with Buck alongside Travis and Jason Kelce?Other topics discussed on the podcast include CBS parting ways with Tony Romo and where Romo could land next; Prime Video re-signing Kirk Herbstreit to an odd deal; Greg Olsen's future and Ian Eagle's future; Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" parting ways with Dave Portnoy; the Blazers hiring and firing a play-by-play guy in the same day after tweeting from when he was 15 years old came to light; Charles Barkley once again saying he's going to retire this year; ESPN giving everyone more "Inside the NBA" this season; Joe Davis's calls in the Braves-Dodgers series 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?... ——————————————

  2. 4d ago

    Traina Thoughts: MLB playoffs; NFL Week 4; Dennis Miller doc and more

    Episode 14 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore colleague, Sal Licata. Topics discussed in this episode include the Yankees wild-card round win over the Red Sox; teams over-celebrating for winning the wild-card series; which teams we are rooting for to win the World Series; MLB's scheduling disaster; Week 4 in the NFL; is the better game Chiefs-Raiders or Broncocs-Niners; Sal thinking he won a college football pool when he didn't; Jimmy's review of HBO's Dennis Miller/"Monday Night Football" documentary; reaction to Jimmy's recent podcast with "Pardon the Interruption's" Michael Wilbon; Mike Tomlin going viral for his Minecraft work; more on Jimmy's 2008 arrest at Yankee Stadium and Sal's disastrous day at Chuck E. Cheese. The episode closes with Jimmy reading and reacting to Apple Reviews. —————————————— 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?... ——————————————

  3. 6d ago

    Traina Thoughts: Michael Wilbon

    In Episode 13 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina welcomes "Pardon the Interruption" host, Michael Wilbon to the show for an insightful interview. Wilbon talks about the upcoming 25th anniversary of PTI, what he remembers about the early days of the show, whether he thought it would become a huge success, leaving the "Washington Post" to do television full time, staying with the show for a quarter of a century and what it's like to work with Tony Kornheiser. Wilbon also talks about what it's been like to work at ESPN for 25 years, what issues he has with the company, whether he feels the show gets the recognition it deserves for its strong ratings and how he feels about ESPN overeall. Other topics discussed include whether Stephen A. Smith is a journalist, what bothers him the most about sports and sports media in 2026, who should be on ESPN's Mount Rushmore of personalities 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?... —————————————— #michaelwilbon #espn #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  4. Sep 28

    Big week for Tony Romo, what's going on with Troy Aikman and ESPN, must-hear calls

    In Episode 12 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina talks about the latest sports media news and covers what took place in college football and the NFL from the past weekend.Topics covered on this episode include a fantastic call by a college football ref; a must-year call from the Iowa student radio station after the Hawkeyes shocking win against Michigan; why this could be a big week for Tony Romo's future at CBS; what's going on with Troy Aikman and ESPN and could Greg Olsen or Travis Kelce be in play for "Monday Night Football"; Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt had their best broadcast of the season with Nantz delivering a great call at the end of the Ravens thrilling win over the Cowboys; NBC takes over the MLB wild-card round; the trailer for the new John Madden movie and much more.The show closes with a Mailbag segment in which Jimmy answers listener-submitted questions

  5. Sep 25

    Jaxson Dart, betting losses, documentaries and a big tease

    Episode 11 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore colleague, Sal Licata.Jimmy starts the show by addressing some feedback he has gotten on the new podcast and provides a big change to the podcast right at the top.Topics discussed after that include Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury for the New York Giants and how Dart's injury impacts the NFL TV schedule; the MLB wild-card round; NFL Week 3 games; the crazy cover by Vanderbilt over N.C. State and one sportsbook offering a refund to Wolfpack bettors; Jimmy's horrific betting loss in Week 2; the epic run of movies and documentaries that are about to come out; Sal being afraid of wind; crazy New York City food prices and a strong recommendation for a hilarious podcast. The episode closes with Jimmy teasing a story about an incident that just turned 18 years old.

  6. Sep 23

    ESPN's Peter Schrager

    In Episode 10 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina welcomes ESPN's Peter Schrager to the show.Schrager talks about getting his own show, "Big Day With Peter Schrager," what he wants the show to be, how much control he has over the show, branching out beyond NFL, whether he feels pressure to draw ratings and why he wants to lean on nostalgia. Schrager also touches on NFL topics including the Rams, Broncos, Chiefs, Niners and Jaxson Dart.In addition, Schrager talks about whether he can keep up with pop culture while taking on the responsibility of having his own show, reports that he's not allowed to appear on Bill Simmons's podcast, ESPN taking over NFL Network, his bewilderment at the cost of flights, his new love for playing golf and an experience at an outstanding Long Island Chinese restaurant that is Jimmy's go-to.

  7. Sep 21

    Traina Thoughts: Tom Brady lets it fly; J.J. Watt is honest; 'College GameDay' myth and more

    In Episode 9 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina discusses the latest sports media news and answers listeners questions.Topics covered include Fox's Tom Brady dropping the a curse word and using the phrase "piss missile" during the Commanders-Cowboys game; J.J. Watt showing why he's a unique NFL analyst; Chemistry issues between Watt and Jim Nantz; Tony Romo's future at CBS; an NFL prime-time scheduling disaster; analysis of Drew Brees's work in Fox's No. 3 booth; Howie Rose's final game as Mets radio broadcaster; the myth that ESPN has turned "College GameDay" into a far-right show and more.In the mailbag segment, Jimmy answers questions about Troy Aikman remaining unsigned by ESPN even after Joe Buck re-upped with the network, the best NFL time slot, "College GameDay's" fondness for SEC sites, Gus Johnson, NFL quality of play and the biggest parlay ever hit.#football #nfl #sportspodcast #trending #viral #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #trending #underscore #underscoreny

  8. Sep 18

    NFL Week 2, Pete Alonso's wild return to New York, spiders and more.

    Episode 8 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is the weekly show with Jimmy Traina and Sal Licata. Topics discussed in this episode include the hell of organizing an NFL survivor pool and getting the boot in Week 1; the Week 2 NFL schedule; Joe Buck signing a six-year contract extension with ESPN; a new documentary about Dennis Miller's two years as a "Monday Night Football" analyst; the controversy around Mets fans cheering for Pete Alonso against his former team; the Arch Manning-Holly Rowe saga; Josh Allen being afraid of spiders and Sal making his wife kill spiders for him; the big change for this year's MLB wild-card round; Jalen Brunson hosting the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live"; a new television purchase; a funny anecdote about the yellow line in football and much more.

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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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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
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