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. 10h ago

    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 24 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

  2. 2d ago

    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

  3. 4d ago

    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

  4. 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

  5. Oct 14

    CBS's Jim Nantz on Tony Romo, J.J. Watt

    Episode 19 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast” features an interview with CBS play-by-play voice Jim Nantz. Nantz gives his first public comments on Tony Romo being arrested for OWI on July 26 and CBS parting ways with Romo on Oct. 2 after working together as the network’s lead NFL crew for the past nine seasons. - How did Nantz find out about the arrest? - Did Nantz have any input into CBS’s decision? - What is Nantz’s relationship with Romo like today? In addition, Nantz talks about: - What it’s been like to work with J.J. Watt. - How he feels about the chemistry with Watt and what has blown him away about Watt’s game prep. - A hilarious story about watching Watt devour food at an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse. Other topics covered with Nantz include: - CBS having next year’s Super Bowl. - His recent appearance on the “ManningCast.” - His “Trio in Rio” call from the Ravens-Cowboys game. - The upcoming schedule of games he and Watt will call. - 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?... —————————————— #underscore #underscoreny #thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

  6. Oct 12

    Traina Thoughts: "GameDay" backlash; new NFL Network booth plus a Mailbag

    In Episode 18 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 include: - the Dave Pasch-Kurt Warner-Jason Kelce NFL Network booth; - the radio and television calls of the crazy end to the Giants-Commanders tie; - what sets Mike Tirico apart from other play-by-play people; - ESPN announcing several alternative broadcasts for this year's Super Bowl; - a ridiculous college football promo from Fox; - the backlash against Pat McAfee and ESPN's "College GameDay" and backlash against Jimmy for a tweet in which he defended "College GameDay"; - props for a college football broadcast crew; - Sean McDonough giving us another great voice crack moment; - the performance of rules analysts in college football and the NFL is worse than ever; The show ends with Jimmy answering mailbag 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

  7. Oct 9

    Traina Thoughts: Yankees get swept, MLB's big proposal, Costco and more

    Episode 17 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata. - The demise of the New York Yankees - Why Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone both have to go after getting swept by the Rays even though the Yankees won't make a change - More fallout from New York's Division Series loss to the Rays - Major League Baseball's proposal for a 154-game regular season and the Division Series going from Best-of-5 to Best-of-7 - Jimmy shares details of a horrific three-team NFL teaser betting loss - Sal gives his thoughts on the new Dennis Miller/"Monday Night Football" HBO Max documentary - Jimmy praises a TikTok baseball analyst - Jimmy also shares some thoughts on a recent experience at Costco —————————————— 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 7

    Traina Thoughts: ESPN's Jason McCourty and NBC's Devin McCourty

    Episode 16 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features an interview with ESPN's Jason McCourty and NBC's Devin McCourty. The twins talks about transitioning into media after their playing days, whether they are tired of questions about being twins, what their biggest pet peeve is about one another in addition to sharing stories about playing with Tom Brady and playing for Bill Belichick. In addition, Jason talks about leaving CBS and giving up calling games to working on ESPN's various studio shows, including "Monday Night Countdown," and what it's like to work with Pat McAfee and Jason Kelce. Devin discusses what it's been like to have Mike Tomlin on "Football Night in America." Other topics covered include whether the NFL has a problem with pass interference penalties; how Mike Vrabel's controversial offseason is any excuse for the Patriots playing poorly this season; how much Devin trash talks Jason about winning one Super Bowl to his three; Jason's lack of knowledge about The Beatles, Jason's memories of playing for a winless Browns team after not taking Devin's advice to not play for Cleveland 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: / underscoren. . TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?... —————————————— #TrainaThoughts #JasonMcCourty #DevinMcCourty #nfl #patriots #tombrady #billbelichick #espn #nbcsports #miketomlin #patmcafee #jasonkelce #football #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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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
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