SI Media With Jimmy Traina Opening Up the SI Media Podcast Mailbag
Dec 24, 2025
Sal Licata, a lively sports media personality and regular contributor, joins the conversation with tales from a memorable Alex Rodriguez Christmas party. They discuss the future of CBS's football commentators, including Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, and debate whether NFL kickoff times should standardize. Sal shares favorite childhood sports memories and thoughts on the best David Letterman guests. The duo also tackles holiday shopping woes and the amusing realities of modern consumer experiences, all while sharing their favorite food picks.
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Inside A-Rod's Intimate Party
- Sal Licata described A-Rod's intimate Christmas party with about 50–60 people and lots of face time with Alex Rodriguez.
- He emphasized it was more personal than he expected and enjoyed the access without oversharing details.
Holiday Shopping Frustrations
- Jimmy and Sal traded frustrations about holiday prep: out-of-stock gift cards, stores without phone numbers, and spam calls.
- They joked about modern retail friction and digital-only ordering causing needless hassle.
Podcast Cancelled For Family Health
- Jimmy Traina canceled a podcast with Mike Tirico in 2020 after his brother tested positive for COVID and he had to get tested immediately.
- He said Tirico was understanding and a great sport about the abrupt cancellation.