SI Media With Jimmy Traina

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Every week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personalities, celebrities, and anybody else interested in sports or media. Plus, get a window into the storylines Jimmy is following closest in the weekly Traina Thoughts segment.

4D AGO

Joon Lee Calculates the Cost of Being a Sports Fan

Episode 558 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with sports journalist, Joon Lee. Earlier this week, Lee wrote a story titled, '$4,785. That’s How Much It Costs to Be a Sports Fan Now," for the "New York Times." The piece detailed what it costs someone to be a sports fan in 2025, from the abundance of streaming services sports fans need to subscribe to the massive increase in cost of attending live events. Lee explains how costs have skyrocketed in such a short time, how the fractured broadcast schedule has hurt sports fans, what's happened to sports bars in recent years and much more. Lee also shares insights into the current state of sports media, discusses getting laid off from ESPN in 2023 and why YouTube is dominating the digital landscape. Following Lee, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss Father's Day, feedback that came in after Jimmy bashed the Savannah Bananas, Stephen A. Smith playing solitaire during the NBA Finals, the new "Naked Gun" trailer and more. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 21m
JUN 12

Mailbag: NBA Finals, Greg Olsen, John Cena's Heel Turn & More

Episode 557 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an all-Mailbag edition followed by the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. Jimmy tackles listener-submitted questions regarding the NBA Finals ratings, the presentation of the NBA Finals by ESPN, the way the NBA drags out the NBA Finals schedule, NFL Network's lack of respect for "Good Morning Football," All-Star Games, Brian Windhorst's status with ESPN, Greg Olsen's future, where the former ESPN MLB package of games will end up, John Cena's heel turn, the WWE controversy surrounding R-Truth, favorite late-night hosts, best decade for pop culture and more. Following the Mailbag, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the lack of juice for the NBA Finals between Netflix's amazing docuseries, "American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden," the appeal of Oz the Mentalist and the Savannah Bananas, the anniversary of "The Sopranos" final episode and more. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 7m
JUN 5

ESPN NBA Analyst Richard Jefferson

Episode 556 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN lead NBA analyst Richard Jefferson. Jefferson talks about calling his first NBA Finals, how he's changed his style since becoming a lead analyst for NBC/ABC, whether the Pacers have a chance against the heavily favored Thunder, his vices, the LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith dust-up, the NBA's replay system, mixing it up on social media with Bill Simmons, why he likes calling blowouts, whether the NBA is rigged, ESPN making him button up his shirts, working with Ian Eagle 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, they discuss the Knicks losing to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, New York firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, Stephen A. Smith going to SiriusXM, another Sal ailment, the time Jimmy faked falling down a flight of steps and their most-hated athletes. The segment wraps with Jimmy reading and reacting to "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" Apple reviews for May. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 29m
MAY 29

Andrew Marchand on ESPN DTC, Reggie Miller & More Sports Media News

Episode 555 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Athletic's Andrew Marchand about all the latest sports media news. Topics include: What does ESPN's direct-to-consumer product mean for ESPN+?; Who has done the better job hiring NBA talent for next season: NBC or Amazon?; Reggie Miller's work calling Knicks-Pacers; How will "Inside the NBA" look on ESPN?; How will Caitlin Clark's two-week absence due to injury affect Fever ratings?; NFL schedule release; Pablo Torre's reporting on the Bill Belichick/girlfriend soap opera and much more. Following Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the Knicks-Pacers series, an old "30-for-30" that Jimmy recently watched, Ben Stiller vs. Pat McAfee and the best Ben Stiller movies. Sponsored by: Underdog Sports Must be 18 plus (19 plus in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 plus in Colorado for some games; 21 plus in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In Arizona, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPE line at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 27m
MAY 22

ESPN's Tony Reali

Episode 554 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN's Tony Reali. Reali talks about the end of "Around the Horn" after hosting the show for 23 years, the vagueness from ESPN about the show's cancellation despite strong ratings, his contract status with ESPN, whether he's had talks with ESPN about staying with the network and what his future looks like. In addition, Reali reveals one regret he had while hosting the show, whether he thinks his reluctance to do interviews and social media hurt him, what he plans on doing during his time off, making a personal connection with fans of ATH and much more. Following Reali, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals, what Finals matchup ESPN/ABC wants, the Juan Soto fallout from the Subway Series, Netflix's new documentary on Brett Favre, George Wendt's passing and a dilemma over free Knicks tickets Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 24m
MAY 15

ESPN Legend, Chris Berman

Episode 553 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN legend Chris Berman. Berman talks about signing a contract extension with ESPN that will keep him with the network until 2029–his 50th year at ESPN, working the Super Bowl on Valentine's Day in 2027 and the "Fastest 3 Minutes In Sports." Berman also discusses turning 70, the simplicity of "NFL PrimeTime," whether he's still mad that NBC and the NFL killed "PrimeTime," Brent Musburger finally winning the "Pete Rozelle Television and Radio Award," the circus currently surrounding Bill Belichick, recent concerts he's attended and much more. Following Berman, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the NBA playoffs, NBC hiring Michael Jordan to be a "special contributor," the NFL schedule, Sal's Mother's Day and Jimmy's dad having a remote control disaster. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 37m
MAY 8

"Roundball Rock" Composer John Tesh

Episode 552 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the composer of NBC's NBA theme song, "Roundball Rock," John Tesh. Tesh talks about the recent announcement from NBC that "Roundball Rock" will return as the the network's theme song for the NBA for the next 11 years, what the negotiations were like with NBC, the popularity of the song, how the song got created and landed on NBC, getting spoofed on "Saturday Night Live" and why people weren't satisfied with Fox using the song on its college basketball coverage. Tesh also discusses what it was like to host "Entertainment Tonight" for 10 years, becoming a reporter at CBS's New York affiliate at just 22 years old, what it was like to date Oprah Winfrey in the '70s and much more. Following Tesh, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss Sal's Mother's Day dilemma, the NBA playoffs, another wrestler going off on Hulk Hogan and Roku airing MLB games. Jimmy also reads Apple reviews from April for "SI Media With Jimmy Traina." Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 22m
MAY 1

Bryan Curtis on Mel Kiper, Bill Belichick & More

Episode 551 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Ringer Editor-At-Large, Bryan Curtis. Topics covered with Curtis, who also hosts the "The Press Box," podcast, include the reaction to Mel Kiper's performance regarding Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft, ESPN's overall draft coverage and decisions on which talent to use and not use on air. Also discussed with Curtis is Bill Belichick's disastrous "CBS Sunday Morning" interview, Belichick's book tour and which interviewer would have the guts to ask Belichick tough questions. Other topics include Shannon Sharpe taking a leave from ESPN, TNT using remote broadcasters for NHL playoff games, Aaron Rogers's future in broadcasting, Amazon's NBA hires and a surreal moment on "60 Minutes." Following Curtis, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss WrestleMania 41, terrible betting losses and how to sell a baseball card collection. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Jimmy Traina

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4.6

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1,194 Ratings

5 Star Dad

4d ago

80'sVillager

The fifth star is for your Dad and niece confirming your negligence in messing with his remote and not because I believed your revisionist story that you messed with the poor guy’s remote while heroically fixing his DVR. You already told us the volume wasn’t to your liking while you were eating hot dogs on the couch. Inconsiderate.
Tommy Heinsohn

Jun 6

Jimmy’s Nieces

Sal discussing how Reggie Miller should not have been allowed to broadcast the Knicks conference final reminded me how bad it was listening to former Celtic player, coach, and analyst Tommy Heinsohn do the Celtics/Lakers finals on CBS in the 80s
Solid podcast

Jun 12

nba reviewer 12345

Most guests are great. Sal seems a little bit pointless especially in the last one, no real opinion on anything. I’m not a fan of WWE which he seems to love. But I agree with your take on fantasy. I can’t take you seriously anymore after I saw your face on twitter. lol
Seinfeld owes Kenny Bania Dinner

May 31

Brad T4

Hey Jimmy, I'm shocked that you and Sal have had multiple conversations about these Knicks tickets and how Sal needs to take his friend out to a nice dinner, and yet you haven't compared this to the Kenny Bania dinner that Jerry was forced to attend multiple iterations of for the suit that Kenny gave him. Who told you to order Soup? Alright Kenny, this is it. This is the dinner....

Every week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personalities, celebrities, and anybody else interested in sports or media. Plus, get a window into the storylines Jimmy is following closest in the weekly Traina Thoughts segment.

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Years Active

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Episodes

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