Episode 545 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Athletic's Richard Deitsch about all the latest sports media news.Among some of the topics covered: Pat McAfee getting LeBron James in-studio for over an hour; Impressive ratings for the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournament; J.J. Watt becoming CBS' No. 2 NFL analyst; Stephen A. Smith and RGIII playing the media game; the one problem with Cailtin Clark's national TV appearances; UConn's Communications Director threatening a reporter for posting video of Dan Hurley ripping officials; how the WWE had handled John Cena's heel turn and more.Following Deitsch, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the NCAA Tournament, Opening Day in MLB, Sal's day at a New York Rangers game, a must-watch wrestling show and much moreSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369).Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 544 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an All-Mailbag edition in which Jimmy answers listener-submitted questions.Among some of the topics covered: Would Fox move Tom Brady from games to its studio show? Why has ESPN changed "Monday Night Football" directors for the third time in four years? Would you rather Kevin Harlan or Ian Eagle calling the final two minutes of a tie game? Why is ESPN totally dropping the ball with "Around the Horn's" final episode?Following the Mailbag, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Major League Baseball and Fox ruining Opening Day with several terrible decisions, the NCAA Tournament, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's rant against the Mets, John Cena's first promo after turning heel, "White Lotus" and moreOur Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 543 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with CBS college football and college basketball studio host, Adam Zucker.Zucker talks about what it's like for him to replace Greg Gumbel as NCAA Tournament Selection Show host and what Gumbel meant to Zucker as a mentor.In addition, Zucker goes in-depth on what it's like to host the Selection Show, handle studio duties for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and to work with Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith for the Tournament.Zucker also reveals whether he'd have interest in covering the NFL, how he got into broadcasting and why he once got suspended from doing in-school announcements.Following Zucker, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Twitter going down during the peak of NFL free agency, having alerts/notifications on your phone, "The Wire" vs. "The Sopranos," and much more.Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 542 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's Editor-At-Large, Bryan Curtis, about all the latest sports media news.Topics covered with Curtis include ESPN cancelling "Around the Horn" after 23 years and the status of the show's host, Tony Reali; Jimmy Johnson retiring from "Fox NFL Sunday" and what Fox may do for a replacement; "Hard Knocks" deal with the University of North Carolina and Bill Belichick falling apart; what the MLB-ESPN divorce means for each company and much more.Following Curtis, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Luka Doncic's impact on the Lakers watchability, the shocking John Cena heel turn and Sal's recent experience in Disney World. The segment closes with Jimmy reading and reacting to Apple reviews for the "SI Media With Jimmy Traina."Sponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369).Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 541 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with AEW wrestler, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, aka, MJF.MJF talks about re-signing with AEW in 2024 and shares some details about his new contract. He also discusses what his goals are for his AEW career, being a mentor for fellow AEW wrestlers at just 28 years old, his "hard out" for leaving wrestling and his recent run of acting, which includes having a sizable role in the upcoming, "Happy Gilmore 2."In addition, MJF answers the most Googled questions about himself, discusses what he likes and doesn't like about being interviewed, shares his opinion on John Cena's heel turn and explains why he doesn't mind getting recognized and approached by wrestling fans when he's out on Long Island, especially at his gym.Sponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369).Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 540 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN college basketball analyst, Jay Bilas.Bilas talks about the popularity of the NCAA Tournament, whether the NCAA Tournament should expand the amount of teams that make the tourney and why he stopped doing NCAA Tournament games for CBS/Turner.In addition, Bilas discusses why college basketball's replay rule needs to change, why he wants the sport to get rid of halves and go to quarters and the quality of play in college hoops. Bilas also talks about doing NBA games this season, why he enjoys the NBA game more than the college game and. why he got into broadcastingBilas also shares hilarious stories about fans sending him money, Bill Raftery and Larry David.Following Bilas is the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. Sal is away for this episode, so Jimmy's former SI colleague and the host of the Citius Mag podcast, Chris Chavez, fills in. Topics discussed include the Yankees changing their facial hair rule, the Oscars and much more.Sponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369).Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 539 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with The Athletic's sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, about the latest sports media news.Topics covered include Fox shielding Tom Brady from interviews all season long, Joe Buck's return to baseball to call Opening Day on ESPN, the battle brewing between MLB and ESPN, MLB's streaming problem, the possibility of Netflix getting a Sunday afternoon NFL package, the constant talk about Stephen A. Smith possibly running for President.Following Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York, joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment.This week's segment features a long discussion about "Saturday Night Live's" 50th anniversary special and the history of the show. In addition, Jimmy rants about what a cesspool Twitter has become, comments from Mets' owner, Steve Cohen and more.Sponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369).Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 538 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina features an interview with golf insider from Skratch, Dan Rapaport.Rapaport talks about his new weekly show, "Dan on Golf," how golf media has changed over the years, the explosion in golf's popularity on YouTube and gambling's role in the increased interest in golf.Rapaport also discusses what the TGL needs to fix, the relationship between LIV and the PGA Tour and the contract issues LIV will soon face. Rapaport also drops a very early Masters prediction, explains Bryson DeChambeau's turn around and much more.Following Rapaport, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York, joins Jimmy for their weekly' "Traina Thoughts" segment.This week's segment kicks off with a discussion about the Super Bowl halftime show, the overall Super Bowl telecast and the end of the NFL season. Other topics discussed include Hubie Brown's final game as an NBA analyst, Dick Vitale's return behind the mic, Bill Maher's take on watching the NFL on streaming services and the report about the Jets telling Aaron Rodgers he could no longer appear on Pat McAfee's show. Jimmy and Sal also have a follow-up conversation on Sal's "ratty" sneakers.Sponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369).Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 537 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is a review of Fox's broadcast of Super Bowl LIX with Puck's John Ourand.How did Tom Brady do in his first Super Bowl in the booth? What were Brady's best and worst moments? Can Brady be judged fairly as an analyst?Other topics discussed include the bizarre Jimmy Johnson tribute segment during the pregame show, the commercials, whether the rating for the game will be hurt by the game being a blowout, a weird moment between Brady and rules analyst Mike Periera and more.Traina and Ourand also discuss future Super Bowls that will air on NBC and ESPN and whether Brady will be around for Fox's next Super Bowl in four years. In addition, Ourand shares insight on what could happen in 2029 when the NFL has the option to opt out of its television deals with CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and Amazon.Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 536 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an All-Traina Thoughts edition with WFAN and SNY's Sal Licata.Topics covered during the show include Super Bowl LIX between the Eagles and Chiefs. Has this matchup fallen flat with sports fans? Has Chiefs fatigue hurt excitement for the game? How different would the buzz be if the Lions and/or Bills were in the game? In addition, Jimmy and Sal talk about prop bets, which team they like to win the game and why the Super Bowl doesn't feel like a real game.Other topics discussed during the podcast include the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, a must-watch "Saturday Night Live" special, Jimmy starting a "Curb Your Enthusiasm" rewatch. In addition, Sal gives a full recap of his recent cataract surgery.The show closes with Jimmy reading and reacting to recent Apple reviews from listeners of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina."Sponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369).Our Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy