
SI Media With Jimmy Traina
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 11min
GMFB's Peter Schrager + Traina Thoughts
Episode 454 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview Peter Schrager from "Good Morning Football" and "Fox NFL Kickoff."Schrager discusses what his travel schedule is like during the season when he has to travel from New York City to Los Angeles every weekend, what his goal is when reporting for "Fox NFL Kickoff," and the huge broadcast and media changes coming to to the NFL for the 2023 season.Other topics covered include why this is set up to be a great NFL season, a sleeper MVP candidate, Netflix's "Quarterback" series and much more.Following Schrager, 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 their early opinions on NFL team win total over/unders they like, why giving up fantasy football is a great life decision, the "Blind Side" controversy, the Johnny Manziel Netflix documentary and moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 17min
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo + Traina Thoughts
Episode 453 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with SiriusXM radio host, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. The radio Hall of Famer, who also hosts "High Heat" on the MLB Network and appears on "First Take" each Wednesday, discusses going viral recently for his interview with Joey Votto, which featured Votto cutting a WWE-like promo on Russo. Russo also sheds light on his future in sports media and explains why he may change something after the Super Bowl. Other topics covered include the most influential sports media members, ESPN firing Jeff Van Gundy, the Yankees atrocious season, "Hard Knocks," Netflix's "Quarterback," Shohei Ohtani and much more. Following Russo, 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 a big milestone for "SI Media With Jimmy Traina," the passing of Paul Reubens, Sean Payton's comments about the Jets and Nathaniel Hackett, cord cutting, horse racing and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 1, 2023 • 53min
WWE Superstar Seth Rollins
Episode 452 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with WWE superstar, Seth Rollins.Rollings talks about his SummerSlam match with Finn Balor at Ford Field in Detroit, the prospects of being in a storyline with his wife, Becky Lynch, his standing with Cody Rhodes and the evolution of the WWE Universe embracing and singing his theme song for extremely long periods of time.Rollins also explains what happened when he went viral for a "Monday Night Raw" segment gone wrong and talks about his most frustrating time in the company.The man known as Seth "Freakin'" Rollins also discussed his love for the Chicago Bears, his desire to call an NFL game and the play-by-play person he'd most want to work withOther topics covered during the podcast include Rollins, who his best friend is, owning two coffee shops, the greatest manager in pro wrestling history and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
Sports Columnist Bob Kravitz on Ripping The Athletic + Traina Thoughts
Episode 451 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with longtime sports columnist Bob Kravitz. Kravitz was laid off from The Athletic last month and recently wrote a scathing Substack article about his time at the company. Kravitz goes in-depth on his time at the Athletic telling him he had to generate a large amount of subscriptions while he was recovering from quadruple bypass surgery. He also talks about the reaction he got from his Substack article, the state of sports media, how social media changed the game and much more.Following Kravitz, 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 the myriad issues Sal is having with his new schedule, why each of them is pumped up for the NFL season and the Netflix series, "Quarterback." They also read Apple reviews listeners left for the month of JulyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
WWE Superstar, Cody Rhodes
Episode 450 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes. Rhodes discusses all aspects of the new Peacock documentary about his life, "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes." In addition, Rhodes also talks about losing to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania and the overwhelming reaction from disappointed WWE fans, how Vince McMahon recruited him back to WWE, a possible storyline with Triple H, his relationship with his father, Dusty Rhodes and the popularity of his theme song. Other topics covered during the podcast include Rhodes' mid-life crisis, fast food restaurants, why he always wears suits, how often he has to dye his hair, why he can't show his feet, his rules for joining TikTok, whether he will see "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," his issues with Twitter and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 5min
Mike Florio on Belichick, Hard Knocks and more + "Traina Thoughts"
Episode 449 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features an interview with the man behind Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio. Topics covered include the Jets over-the-top reluctance to appear on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this season, whether Bill Belichick is actually on the hot seat in New England this season, whether the NFL will ever allow fans to purchase games for just a single team, the latest controversy with running backs being devalued and not getting mega contracts and much more. Following Florio, 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 their night out at a steakhouse, the Miranda Lambert/selfie scandal, whether they should keep reading Apple Reviews on the podcast, Jimmy's bad back, Sal's reluctance to get a colonoscopy and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 7min
Andrew Marchand on ESPN Layoffs + Traina Thoughts
Episode 448 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," features a conversation with New York Post sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand about the latest sports media news.The lead topic is ESPN parting ways with Jeff Van Gundy and whether the NBA had anything to do with the move, where Van Gundy could end up and what ESPN will do for its top NBA booth.Other topics include the "New York Times" shutting down its sports department and using The Athletic for its sports coverage, how Derek Jeter is performing as an analyst for Fox, what's going on with ESPN Radio, where we stand with Tom Brady joining Fox as its lead NFL analyst, the birth of Threads and much moreFollowing Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discusses Jimmy's rough week off from work, his night at WWE "Friday Night SmackDown," the Britney Spears-Victor Wembanyama saga, Netflix's new NFL documentary and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 30, 2023 • 25min
ESPN Layoffs + Traina Thoughts
On episode 447 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina," Jimmy discusses the recent on-air talent layoffs at ESPN. The most shocking name announced was Jeff Van Gundy. Why did it happen? What are Van Gundy's options? What would be the best scenario for Van Gundy.Jimmy also explains why it's wrong to blame Pat McAfee for any of the layoffs, why the people who were let go should remain positive and much more.Later in the podcast, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal read and comment on all of the Apple Reviews that came in from listeners for the month of JuneAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 29, 2023 • 1h 6min
SiriusXM's Adam Schein + Traina Thoughts
Episode 446 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with SiriusXM radio host and CBS Sports Network host, Adam Schein.Schein talks about why he loves radio so much, the challenges of doing a national show for SiriusXM and the differences between hosting a radio show and podcast.Other topics covered with Schein include who he'd like to interview right now, what he does on the radio during a slow news day, the radio gimmicks he hates, why he took on a podcast, having the perfect voice for radio and more.Following Shein, 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 Sal still being on a high from his big WFAN promotion, Ryan Seacrest being named "Wheel of Fortune" host, the Jets reluctance to appear on "Hard Knocks," Shohei Ohtani's surreal season and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 12min
Bryan Curtis + Sal Licata and "Traina Thoughts"
Episode 445 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's Editor-At-Large, Bryan Curtis on all the latest sports media news.Topics covered with Curtis include Stephen A. Smith seemingly having no restrictions on his non-ESPN podcast and what a change that is for the World Wide Leader, the recent layoffs for The Athletic and the company's change in direction, whether the media should cover Zion Williamson's apparent personal life drama 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, Sal goes in-depth on his huge promotion that will see him going from the overnight show to the 10am-2pm show on WFAN, what the response has been like, whether he'll still be able to do the "Traina Thoughts" segment ever week and moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy