SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Episode 318 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast' features an interview with Kirk Herbstreit. The college football analyst discusses what doing "College GameDay" without fans has been like this season, his relationship with Lee Corso, the infamous Eminem interview he did with Brent Musburger, whether he'd leave college football to call NFL games, reaction to him getting emotional on air discussing social injustice, his favorite "College GameDay" guest picker, what happened when Corso dropped an F-bomb on "College GameDay" and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 317 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features a conversation with Peter Schrager. The "Good Morning Football" host talks about how his job has changed during the pandemic, how the NFL has navigated positive Covid tests, Boston turning on Bill Belichick, why the Red Zone channel isn't for him the upcoming "Borat" sequel, definitive '90s songs, what we've missed during the pandemic must-watch TV shows and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 316 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features an interview with Turner's Erne Johnson. The host of "Inside the NBA" talks about the show's popularity, working with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal, the one time he got legitimately mad at Barkley, how he navitages the unruly cast, the lessons he learned when doing MLB play-by-play, whether he regrets talking politics in 2016 and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 315 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features a conversation with author, reporter and podcast host, Jim Miller. The man who wrote the book on ESPN talks about whether the NFL's slight ratings dip could affect negotiations for new TV deals with networks, how ESPN is handling its talent talking politics these days, Keith Olbermann leaving ESPN again, the return of "Saturday Night Live," a new season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 314 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features a conversation with Al Michaels. The legendary play-by-play man explains why he's taking some Sundays off this NFL season, when this plan came together and how he feels about it. Michaels also talks about what it's like to call games without fans in the stands, his iconic "Do You Believe In Miracles" call, his feelings on possibly being traded to ESPN, his habit of slyly mentioning points spreads and over/unders, getting "farcical" and "lest" into the lexicon and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 313 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features an interview with popular radio host, Dan Patrick. The man known as DP opened up about his battle with Polymyalgia, the ups and down of his longtime career, the art of interview, who the best people are to interview, the one interview he'd like to get, his new podcast, "That Scene with Dan Patrick," leaving ESPN, his relationship with Keith Olbermann and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 313 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features a conversation with Kevin Harlan from CBS and Turner Sports. The veteran play-by-play man talks about why he can't call the Western Conference Finals for TNT, the NBA bubble worked, reveals which sport is harder to call without fans in the stands, getting a new broadcast partner, how he takes care of his voice, if he's ever affected by calling a lower NFL game, the art of making a big call and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 312 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with Andrew Marchand. The "New York Post" sports media columnist joins Jimmy Traina to talk about media storylines for the upcoming NFL and college football seasons. How will ESPN's new "Monday Night Football" booth fare? Why does Tony Romo have more pressure on him? How will College GameDay work? What was the thinking behind a key FOX decision? Other topics discussed include ESPN parting ways with Trey Wingo, TNT leaning toward Brian Anderson over Kevin Harlan for the No. 1 NBA job, Thom Brennaman, A-Rod trying to buy the Mets and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 311 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. The show starts with Brian Baumgartner who played Kevin Malone on "The Office." Baumgartner, who hosts "The Oral History of The Office" podcast for Spotify, talks about the show finding a big audience on Netflix, what went down when Steve Carrel left the show, pitching a storyline to the writers, becoming one of the most used GIFs on Twitter, the shows famous bloopers and much more.Following Brian Baumgartner, Renee Young, now Renee Paquette, comes on the podcast to talk about her departure from WWE, why she left, what she wants to do next, her battle with Covid, whether we'll see her in AEW, being restricted in WWE, still watching WWE, her emotional send off and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 310 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" features two interviews. First up is Ben Fischer, who covers the NFL for "Sports Business Journal." Fischer talks about what the league is going through in terms of having fans in stadiums this season, what ABC/Disney will do when it possibly lands two television packages in the new TV deal, what it would take to shut down the NFL season and more.Following Fischer, ESPN NBA analyst, Richard Jefferson, joins the podcast. Jefferson discusses what Bubble Life is like for the players, shares insight into LeBron James' personality, talks about transitioning from player to media and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy