Episode 216 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with "Sports Business Journal" reporter John Ourand about all the latest sports media news. Topics include Bob Costas' revealing interview with "E:60" about his controversial exit from NBC and the network pulling him off coverage for the 2018 Super Bowl, the AAF debut rating on CBS and the network beating ABC, which aired an NBA game at the same time, the fallout from ESPN firing Adnan Virk, the success of ESPN+, the NFL's Thanksgiving schedule and why the league is expected to opt for Bears vs. Packers on Opening Night instead a game featuring the defending-champion Patriots and much more. In addition, Jimmy and John answer listener questions.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy