Episode 504 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with NBC play-by-play man, Noah Eagle.

Eagle talks about calling the men's and women's Team USA at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, his extensive resume at just 27 years old, getting into the broadcasting business and the sport he hasn't yet called that he would like to call, what it was like to call an NFL playoff game.

Eagle also explains his desire as a kid to become a TV dentist and shares stories about the legendary Bill Raftery, who he has known his entire life.

Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the offseason version of "Hard Knocks" being a must-watch, Major League Baseball embarrassing itself by putting games on Roku and Home Run Derby. Jimmy and Sal also pay tribute to Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons and Shannen Doherty, who all passed away in recent days.

Episode 504 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with NBC play-by-play man, Noah Eagle. Eagle talks about calling the men's and women's Team USA at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, his extensive resume at just 27 years old, getting into the broadcasting business and the sport he hasn't yet called that he would like to call, what it was like to call an NFL playoff game. Eagle also explains his desire as a kid to become a TV dentist and shares stories about the legendary Bill Raftery, who he has known his entire life. Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the offseason version of "Hard Knocks" being a must-watch, Major League Baseball embarrassing itself by putting games on Roku and Home Run Derby. Jimmy and Sal also pay tribute to Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons and Shannen Doherty, who all passed away in recent days.

Noah Eagle + Traina Thoughts

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Episode 503 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with "Sports Business Journal" NFL reporter, Ben Fischer.

Fischer covered the antitrust trial in which a jury ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. How much will Sunday Ticket customers get and when? What the NFL's chances to win an appeal? What does the verdict mean for how the NFL will distribute games in the future? Will the NFL ever sell single-team or single-game packages? What revelations came out of the trial?

Fischer also talks about what's going on with the NFL Network, the cancellation of the popular "Around the NFL" podcast, moving "Good Morning Football" out of New York and more.

Following Fischer, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Joe Burrow's idea for the NFL schedule, the backlash to LeBron James playing with Bronny James, the Yankees' woes and much more.

Episode 503 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with "Sports Business Journal" NFL reporter, Ben Fischer. Fischer covered the antitrust trial in which a jury ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. How much will Sunday Ticket customers get and when? What the NFL's chances to win an appeal? What does the verdict mean for how the NFL will distribute games in the future? Will the NFL ever sell single-team or single-game packages? What revelations came out of the trial? Fischer also talks about what's going on with the NFL Network, the cancellation of the popular "Around the NFL" podcast, moving "Good Morning Football" out of New York and more. Following Fischer, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Joe Burrow's idea for the NFL schedule, the backlash to LeBron James playing with Bronny James, the Yankees' woes and much more.

'Sports Business Journal's' Ben Fischer + Traina Thoughts

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Episode 502 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Jason McCourty, who won't be part of the "Good Morning Football" cast with the show moving from New York to Los Angeles.

McCourty explains why he won't be staying with the show, how shocked he was by the NFL Network's decision to move the show, what he'll miss most about being on GMFB, the end of his "Fit List" segment, and if he plans on watching when the show returns from its hiatus.

McCourty, who won a Super Bowl with the Patriots during his career, also shares this thoughts on the Tom Brady Roast, how Brady will do this season as an analyst and what the Patriots groups chats are saying about Bill Belichick's dating life.

Following McCourty, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the NFL losing an anti-trust lawsuit against Sunday Ticket subscribers, a book recommendation and Jimmy's hatred of fireworks and the Hot Dog Eating Contest

Episode 502 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Jason McCourty, who won't be part of the "Good Morning Football" cast with the show moving from New York to Los Angeles. McCourty explains why he won't be staying with the show, how shocked he was by the NFL Network's decision to move the show, what he'll miss most about being on GMFB, the end of his "Fit List" segment, and if he plans on watching when the show returns from its hiatus. McCourty, who won a Super Bowl with the Patriots during his career, also shares this thoughts on the Tom Brady Roast, how Brady will do this season as an analyst and what the Patriots groups chats are saying about Bill Belichick's dating life. Following McCourty, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the NFL losing an anti-trust lawsuit against Sunday Ticket subscribers, a book recommendation and Jimmy's hatred of fireworks and the Hot Dog Eating Contest

Jason McCourty + Traina Thoughts

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Episode 501 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Pablo Torre, who hosts the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast for Meadowlark Media.

Torre explains how the idea for his unique podcast came about, how he picks his topics, what his goal is with the podcast, what it's like to work for Dan Le Batard and how he was able to let ESPN keep him on a part-time basis while he works full-time for another company.

Torre also reveals his most memorable podcast episode, responds to various pitches for podcast ideas from Jimmy and the two reminisce about working at "Sports illustrated" together.

Following Torre, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include J.J. Redick upsetting some people by using the f-word as his Lakers' introductory press conference, protesters interrupting sporting events and Travis Kelce joining Taylor Swift on stage at Eras Tour. The segment finishes with Jimmy reading the podcast's Apple reviews for June.

Episode 501 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Pablo Torre, who hosts the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast for Meadowlark Media. Torre explains how the idea for his unique podcast came about, how he picks his topics, what his goal is with the podcast, what it's like to work for Dan Le Batard and how he was able to let ESPN keep him on a part-time basis while he works full-time for another company. Torre also reveals his most memorable podcast episode, responds to various pitches for podcast ideas from Jimmy and the two reminisce about working at "Sports illustrated" together. Following Torre, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include J.J. Redick upsetting some people by using the f-word as his Lakers' introductory press conference, protesters interrupting sporting events and Travis Kelce joining Taylor Swift on stage at Eras Tour. The segment finishes with Jimmy reading the podcast's Apple reviews for June.

Pablo Torre + Traina Thoughts

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Episode 500 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Fox Sports' Derek Jeter, followed by a conversation with The Athletic's Richard Deitsch.
Jeter explains why he went from saying he'd never go into broadcasting to joining Fox's MLB studio show, what he's learned about broadcasting and why he has no desire to be in the booth to call a game.
Jeter also reveals his all-time favorite broadcasting, shares memories of newly retired Yankees radio legend, John Sterling and his relationship with Aaron Judge.
Other topics discussed with Jeter include MLB implementing a pitch clock, his decision to join social media, his very early bedtime, his method for paying a bet, his nephew being a famous GIF, appearing on "Seinfeld" and "Saturday Night Live."
After the Jeter interview, Richard Deitsch, who started the "SI Media Podcast" and hosted for the first 168 episodes, joins the show to discuss the early days of the podcast, the current state of podcasting and the latest sports media news.
Following Deitsch, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Sal being embroiled in a controversy with Grimace, Bill Belichick allegedly dating a 24-year-old, Twitter no longer making "likes" public and much more

Episode 500 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Fox Sports' Derek Jeter, followed by a conversation with The Athletic's Richard Deitsch. Jeter explains why he went from saying he'd never go into broadcasting to joining Fox's MLB studio show, what he's learned about broadcasting and why he has no desire to be in the booth to call a game. Jeter also reveals his all-time favorite broadcasting, shares memories of newly retired Yankees radio legend, John Sterling and his relationship with Aaron Judge. Other topics discussed with Jeter include MLB implementing a pitch clock, his decision to join social media, his very early bedtime, his method for paying a bet, his nephew being a famous GIF, appearing on "Seinfeld" and "Saturday Night Live." After the Jeter interview, Richard Deitsch, who started the "SI Media Podcast" and hosted for the first 168 episodes, joins the show to discuss the early days of the podcast, the current state of podcasting and the latest sports media news. Following Deitsch, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Sal being embroiled in a controversy with Grimace, Bill Belichick allegedly dating a 24-year-old, Twitter no longer making "likes" public and much more

Derek Jeter and Richard Deitsch

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Episode 499 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features interviews with Tom Brady and Jim Miller.

Brady kicks off the podcast with a discussion about his transition from the field to the booth for Fox. The future Hall of Famer explains why he wanted to become a broadcaster, what he thinks his strength will be in the booth, what he thinks his weakness will be, how he will judge his performance, how he thinks viewers will judge him and more.

After the interview with Brady, author, reporter and podcast host, Jim Miller, joins the show to talk about the latest sports media news. Why is WBD/Turner Sports expected to lose the NBA? Will ESPN make a run at Charles Barkley? Could Barkley solve one of ESPN's NBA problems? What's the feeling inside of Bristol about Pat McAfee after his latest controversy involving Caitlin Clark? Could Stephen A. Smith leave ESPN soon? What sport does Miller think will leave ESPN and go to Netflix?

Miller also shares his thoughts on "The Sopranos" finale, which aired 17 years ago this week.

Following Miller, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the dumbest rule in sports, old school football video games, getting hacked on Twitter, Father's Day and much more

Episode 499 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features interviews with Tom Brady and Jim Miller. Brady kicks off the podcast with a discussion about his transition from the field to the booth for Fox. The future Hall of Famer explains why he wanted to become a broadcaster, what he thinks his strength will be in the booth, what he thinks his weakness will be, how he will judge his performance, how he thinks viewers will judge him and more. After the interview with Brady, author, reporter and podcast host, Jim Miller, joins the show to talk about the latest sports media news. Why is WBD/Turner Sports expected to lose the NBA? Will ESPN make a run at Charles Barkley? Could Barkley solve one of ESPN's NBA problems? What's the feeling inside of Bristol about Pat McAfee after his latest controversy involving Caitlin Clark? Could Stephen A. Smith leave ESPN soon? What sport does Miller think will leave ESPN and go to Netflix? Miller also shares his thoughts on "The Sopranos" finale, which aired 17 years ago this week. Following Miller, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the dumbest rule in sports, old school football video games, getting hacked on Twitter, Father's Day and much more

Tom Brady and Jim Miller

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Episode 498 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a interview with Andrew Marchand.

The Athletic senior writer shares information and gives updates on the biggest news in sports media. Topics covered include the latest developments with the NBA's future TV deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon and where things stand with Warner Brothers Discover/TNT. Marchand also reveals what he thinks NBC's plan is for a lead broadcast team, what will happen with the "Inside the NBA" team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal, whether Barkley could end up at ESPN and why the relationship between TNT and the NBA deteriorated.

Marchand also discusses the Pat McAfee-Caitlin Clark controversy, the media's coverage of Clark and the WNBA and Tom Brady's future at Fox.

Following Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include new sports TV shows that are on the radar, the Yankees dominance, plus Jimmy reads the latest Apple reviews for "SI Media With Jimmy Traina."

Episode 498 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a interview with Andrew Marchand. The Athletic senior writer shares information and gives updates on the biggest news in sports media. Topics covered include the latest developments with the NBA's future TV deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon and where things stand with Warner Brothers Discover/TNT. Marchand also reveals what he thinks NBC's plan is for a lead broadcast team, what will happen with the "Inside the NBA" team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal, whether Barkley could end up at ESPN and why the relationship between TNT and the NBA deteriorated. Marchand also discusses the Pat McAfee-Caitlin Clark controversy, the media's coverage of Clark and the WNBA and Tom Brady's future at Fox. Following Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include new sports TV shows that are on the radar, the Yankees dominance, plus Jimmy reads the latest Apple reviews for "SI Media With Jimmy Traina."

The Athletic's Andrew Marchand

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Episode 497 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Charles Barkley.

The "Inside the NBA" host discusses the possibility of TNT losing the NBA in the current television rights negotiations, his frustration with the lack of communication from Warner Brothers Discovery about the negotiations, whether the show could continue on another network, reaction from fans to the possible end of "Inside the NBA," the awkwardness of still having to work next season for TNT if they lose the NBA beginning in the 2025-26 season, the lack of loyalty from the NBA and what would make him decide between ESPN, NBC and Amazon if he became a free agent.


Barkley also goes off on CNN for never telling him that his show with Gayle King, "King Charles" was canceled, he explains what could make him be the subject of a comedy roast, who the two nicest GOATS are in sports, the Lakers saying that LeBron James doesn't have a say in their coaching search, reaction to his recent Caitlin Clark rant.


Following Barkley, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the passing of Bill Walton, Angel Hernandez's retirement from Major League Baseball, the mystery behind the Dov Kleinman Twitter account and the latest story about a restaurant charging for a ridiculous service.

Episode 497 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Charles Barkley. The "Inside the NBA" host discusses the possibility of TNT losing the NBA in the current television rights negotiations, his frustration with the lack of communication from Warner Brothers Discovery about the negotiations, whether the show could continue on another network, reaction from fans to the possible end of "Inside the NBA," the awkwardness of still having to work next season for TNT if they lose the NBA beginning in the 2025-26 season, the lack of loyalty from the NBA and what would make him decide between ESPN, NBC and Amazon if he became a free agent. Barkley also goes off on CNN for never telling him that his show with Gayle King, "King Charles" was canceled, he explains what could make him be the subject of a comedy roast, who the two nicest GOATS are in sports, the Lakers saying that LeBron James doesn't have a say in their coaching search, reaction to his recent Caitlin Clark rant. Following Barkley, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the passing of Bill Walton, Angel Hernandez's retirement from Major League Baseball, the mystery behind the Dov Kleinman Twitter account and the latest story about a restaurant charging for a ridiculous service.

Charles Barkley on TNT possibly losing the NBA

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Episode 496 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with TNT lead NBA play-by-play man, Kevin Harlan.

Harlan talks about calling the Mavericks-Timberwolves Western Conference Finals, the transition from being in a two-man booth to a three-man booth for the postseason and why a three-man booth is more difficult for the NBA than college basketball.

Harlan also shares his thoughts on the possibility of Turner Sports losing the NBA and what that means for his future.

Other topics covered with Harlan include his viral playoff moment with Denver's Jamal Murray, how he evaluates his radio call of Mercole Hardman's Super Bowl winning touchdown against the Niners, whether any executives have ever tried to change his style, the notes his gets about his NFL broadcasts from CBS and much more.

Following Harlan, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Jimmy's betting disaster regarding Caitlin Clark, Peacock's new series on the 1990 New York Yankees, the scam that is the secondary-ticket market, the use of the word legend" and another ridiculous restaurant experience for Jimmy

Episode 496 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with TNT lead NBA play-by-play man, Kevin Harlan. Harlan talks about calling the Mavericks-Timberwolves Western Conference Finals, the transition from being in a two-man booth to a three-man booth for the postseason and why a three-man booth is more difficult for the NBA than college basketball. Harlan also shares his thoughts on the possibility of Turner Sports losing the NBA and what that means for his future. Other topics covered with Harlan include his viral playoff moment with Denver's Jamal Murray, how he evaluates his radio call of Mercole Hardman's Super Bowl winning touchdown against the Niners, whether any executives have ever tried to change his style, the notes his gets about his NFL broadcasts from CBS and much more. Following Harlan, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Jimmy's betting disaster regarding Caitlin Clark, Peacock's new series on the 1990 New York Yankees, the scam that is the secondary-ticket market, the use of the word legend" and another ridiculous restaurant experience for Jimmy

TNT's Kevin Harlan

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Episode 495 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, who has a major role in putting together the season schedule.

North talks about the challenges in putting together the 2024 schedule, why the league decided to play on Christmas Day, which takes place on a Wednesday, how the Christmas games affected the rest of the schedule, who will produce and broadcast the two Christmas games on Netflix, why the NFL went all in on the Texans, whether the Chiefs have replaced the Cowboys as America's team, how flex scheduling will work, why there won't be a national doubleheader in Week 1 and much more.

Following North, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Aaron Rodgers' eye-opening admission, Tom Brady's back pedal on his Netflix roast and a shady move by a restaurant. Jimmy also reads recent Apple reviews for the "SI Media Podcast."

Episode 495 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, who has a major role in putting together the season schedule.
North talks about the challenges in putting together the 2024 schedule, why the league decided to play on Christmas Day, which takes place on a Wednesday, how the Christmas games affected the rest of the schedule, who will produce and broadcast the two Christmas games on Netflix, why the NFL went all in on the Texans, whether the Chiefs have replaced the Cowboys as America's team, how flex scheduling will work, why there won't be a national doubleheader in Week 1 and much more. Following North, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Aaron Rodgers' eye-opening admission, Tom Brady's back pedal on his Netflix roast and a shady move by a restaurant. Jimmy also reads recent Apple reviews for the "SI Media Podcast."

Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning + Traina Thoughts

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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.

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