Episode 444 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.

The "SportsCenter" anchor, who is also the network's lead golf host, talks about the shocking PGA-LIV merger, his initial reaction to the news, what he heard from players on both tours and whether he thinks the merger will ultimately be good for the sport.

Van Pelt also shares his thoughts on his broadcasting future and reveals that he doesn't see himself hosting "SportsCenter" for for more than a couple of more years.

Other topics covered with Van Pelt include his U.S. Open betting tips, Pat McAfee joining ESPN, the night he lost his voice on live TV, the beauty of his "Bad Beats" segment and much more.

Following Van Pelt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Licata and Traina discuss Jimmy's new obsession with "SmartLess" featuring Jason Bateman, Will Arnet and Sean Hayes, Jimmy getting banned from TikTok, Pat Sajak retiring from "Wheel of Fortune" and much more

Episode 444 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt. The "SportsCenter" anchor, who is also the network's lead golf host, talks about the shocking PGA-LIV merger, his initial reaction to the news, what he heard from players on both tours and whether he thinks the merger will ultimately be good for the sport. Van Pelt also shares his thoughts on his broadcasting future and reveals that he doesn't see himself hosting "SportsCenter" for for more than a couple of more years. Other topics covered with Van Pelt include his U.S. Open betting tips, Pat McAfee joining ESPN, the night he lost his voice on live TV, the beauty of his "Bad Beats" segment and much more. Following Van Pelt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Licata and Traina discuss Jimmy's new obsession with "SmartLess" featuring Jason Bateman, Will Arnet and Sean Hayes, Jimmy getting banned from TikTok, Pat Sajak retiring from "Wheel of Fortune" and much more

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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SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Scott Van Pelt on PGA-LIV & his "SportsCenter" future + Traina Thoughts

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