Charles Barkley, former NBA player and host of 'Inside the NBA', discusses his 10-year contract with Warner Brothers Discovery, working for a different company if WBD loses NBA rights, his worst gambling loss, and his love for Scott Van Pelt's 'Bad Beat' segment. Barkley also talks about his weight loss journey, calls out sports media people he dislikes, and shares his thoughts on college sports getting ruined. Sal Licata joins Jimmy for 'Traina Thoughts' to discuss NFL Sunday Ticket issues, Elon Musk's removal of Twitter's block button, and HBO's documentary on the Bishop Sycamore High School scandal.
Charles Barkley has successfully lost 70 pounds by working with a doctor and taking a weekly shot, emphasizing the importance of getting in shape as one gets older.
The chemistry between the hosts of Inside the NBA (Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal) took time to develop, but once established, the show became a hit, providing entertaining and insightful basketball coverage while also making people laugh and enjoy the game.
HBO's documentary on the Bishop Sycamore High School scandal sheds light on the fake school and the main figures involved, capturing the challenges faced by the students and offering insight into the scandal for viewers.
The changes in NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, including the absence of the eight-game mix channel and the limited multi-view feature, may disappoint fans accustomed to the previous version.
Deep dives
Weight Loss Journey
Charles Barkley has successfully lost 70 pounds by working with a doctor and taking a weekly shot. He started his weight loss journey at 352 pounds and is currently at 285 pounds. His goal is to reach 270 pounds. He emphasizes the importance of getting in shape, especially as one gets older. Barkley's doctor prescribed him a drug called Monjaro, which has helped him in his weight loss efforts.
Inside the NBA Chemistry
Inside the NBA, featuring Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal, is widely regarded as the greatest studio show of all time. The chemistry between the hosts is seamless, but it did take some time for Shaq to adjust to the format in the beginning. Once they established a rhythm, the show became a hit, providing entertaining and insightful basketball coverage while also making people laugh and enjoy the game.
Exciting documentary on the Bishop Sycamore High School scandal
HBO has released a documentary on the Bishop Sycamore High School scandal. The school infamously played a football game against i-n-g Academy on ESPN. The documentary provides an in-depth look at the scam and fake school, shedding light on the main figures involved. It portrays the main character in a negative light and captures the challenges faced by the students. Viewers will gain insight into the scandal and feel sympathy for those affected. The documentary is well-made and recommended for those interested in captivating real-life stories.
Potential problems with NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube
There might be some concerns regarding the availability and features of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube. The main issue is the absence of the eight-game game mix channel, which was popular among fans. The new setup on YouTube only offers a maximum of four games in the multi-view feature, with viewers unable to select individual games. This limitation could pose problems, especially for bettors or fans interested in specific matchups. Additionally, viewers are responsible for finding the local game airing in their area separately, as it will not be available on YouTube's Sunday Ticket. These changes might disappoint fans accustomed to the previous version of Sunday Ticket.
Summary of the HBO Documentary on the Florida Gators
HBO recently released a documentary on the Florida Gators, focusing on their success during the era of Urban Meyer. The documentary has received mixed reviews on Twitter, with many criticizing the choice of topic. Some argue that it lacks widespread appeal and fails to captivate audiences, except for dedicated Gators fans. The documentary may not resonate with viewers who are not specifically interested in the Florida Gators or Urban Meyer's coaching career. Viewers seeking a more engaging and universally interesting sports documentary may want to consider other options.
No new scouting update for NFL over-unders
There has been no new scouting update for NFL over-under win totals at the moment. However, the individual shared their plan to focus on the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets, with a favorable outlook on both teams. They expressed confidence in betting the over on these teams' win totals and emphasized the Giants' seemingly low projection at 7-7.5 wins. While they have not completed their overall scouting for NFL over-unders, they are positive about these particular teams.
Discussion on Direct TV Sunday Ticket
A discussion took place regarding potential problems with Direct TV Sunday Ticket, particularly related to streaming services and changes for the upcoming NFL season. It was noted that YouTube will not offer the eight-game mix channel, which has been popular among fans. Instead, YouTube will only provide a maximum of four games in the multi-view option, and viewers will not have the ability to select individual games. This change may be dissatisfying to those who enjoyed the previous options. Additionally, local games may be blacked out on Sunday Ticket, requiring viewers to access traditional channels to watch their local team. The discussion highlighted the potential challenges and adjustments fans may face with the new streaming setup.
Episode 455 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Charles Barkley.
The "Inside the NBA" host talks about recently signing a 10-year contract with Warner Brothers Discovery, but why he won't work nearly that long. He also reveals whether he'd work for a different company if WBD loses rights to the NBA after next season and how serious he was about joining LIV golf,
Other topics covered include how many times he's been in the same room with Michael Jordan over the past 25 years, his worst gambling loss, his reaction to ESPN firing Jeff Van Gundy, why he thinks LeBron James is responsible for the greatest story in the history of sports, why he calls out sports media people he dislikes, his recent weight loss, his love of Scott Van Pelt's "Bad Beat" segment," who he finds funny in sports media, whether he's cancel-proof, college sports getting ruined and much more.
Following Barkley, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss some of the issues that NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers will face this season, Elon Musk getting rid of Twitter's block button, HBO's new documentary on the Bishop Sycamore High School scandal and more
