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Episode 433 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the NFL Network's Kyle Brandt.Brandt discusses his busy schedule, co-hosting "Good Morning Football" and hosting "Kyle Brandt's Basement," five days a week, in addition to taking on other projects. He also talks about Interviewing Josh Allen every week, cast changes at GMFB, auditioning for the ManningCast and why it's OK to say no to sports media jobs.Among other topics covered with Brandt: The Aaron Rodgers-New York marriage, the NFL adding a Black Friday game next season, "Monday Night Football" getting flex scheduling next season, Las Vegas brothels offering Jimmy Garoppolo free sex for life, Anthony Richardson's jumping ability, elevator etiquette, people who complain to you in stores and much more.Following Brandt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the World Baseball Classic, the NCAA Tournament, MLB's awful AppleTV+ deal and more
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Episode 432 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson.Jefferson, who also hosts a podcast and calls Nets games for the YES Network, discusses his rise in sports media, what his ultimate goal is in broadcasting and how important social media is for his career. Jefferson also talks about his recent beef with Paul Pierce, how he approaches TikTok and accumulating 1.4 million followers, why he hates Twitter, the load management controversy, Ja Morant, his ongoing feud with Knicks fans and much more.Following Jefferson, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss filling out NCAA Tournament brackets, the World Baseball Classic, two highlights from the Oscars and the overall movie-going experience in 2023
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Episode 431 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is an all-Traina Thoughts edition with podcast regular, Sal Licata, from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York.On this episode, Jimmy and Sal discuss the rumors that have started already about Tom Brady returning to the NFL and the two argue about whether Brady would actually unretire for a second time and come back to play. Jimmy and Sal also talk about the backlash that was heaped up Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim after the duo dismissed hockey talk on an episode of "First Take," Ja Morant going on Instagram Live with a gun while at a strip club and the Chris Rock Netflix special.Sal also pulls back the curtain and gives the inside scoop on going viral recently for a clip of him losing it on a caller who blamed Sal for the Mets losing the NL East last year to the Braves
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Episode 430 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the WWE's Paul Heyman.The special counsel for Roman Reigns talks about the smash hit storyline involving Reigns and Sami Zayn, why it's worked so well and who should get credit for the creative. Heyman also discusses why The Rock wasn't able to pull off a rumored match with Reigns at WrestleMania, selling fans on a Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns WrestleMania main event, Vince McMahon's return to the WWE, an encounter with Michael Jordan and much more.Following Heyman, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal share their thoughts on Major League Baseball implementing the pitch clock and read recent Apple reviews for the podcast
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Episode 429 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with CBS Sports and Turner Sports play-by-play man, Ian Eagle.Eagle talks about succeeding Jim Nantz next year to call the NCAA Tournament Final Four and why working with Bill Raftery is so special.Eagle also shares his thoughts on the Greg Olsen-Tom Brady situation and what it means for fellow play-by-player, Kevin Burkhardt. Eagle, who calls Nets games locally, also discusses the team's implosion this season and why it was difficult for him to call Kyrie Irving's games after Irving promoted and anti-semetic film.Other topics discussed with Eagle include his favorite sports call of all time, where he was when the NBA shut down because of Covid, the pronunciation of his name, Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat and much more.Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance, the NBA's All-Star weekend, Major League Baseball's new rules changes, the passing of Tim McCarver and more.
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Episode 428 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is a bonus episode dedicated to Fox's broadcast of the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Bryan Curtis, Editor-At-Large of The Ringer, joins Jimmy to discuss all aspects of the telecast.Topics covered include the incredibly strong performance by play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Greg Olsen, who were calling their first Super Bowl, why we didn't get more from Fox about Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury, the performance of rules analyst, Mike Pereira, Terry Bradshaw's handling of the trophy presentation, the Tom Brady problem that looms for Fox and much more.In addition to the Super Bowl discussion Bryan shares stories about his experience on Radio Row for six days. Plus Jimmy and Bryan talk about the strange controversy involving Michael Irivn of the NFL Network
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