SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Episode 291 of the Sports Media Podcast features an interview with Sports Business Journal media reporter, John Ourand. Ourand talks about how sports networks will handle the next few months without games, what we'd like to see from ESPN during this time, how leagues will handle the return of sports and the NFL's plan to keep moving forward. We also touched on what Tom Brady's departure from New England means for CBS and FOX. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 290 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Washington Post sports media reporter Ben Strauss. Topics include the impact coronavirus has had on sports, the Al Michaels-Peyton Manning dream booth for ESPN, where ESPN goes from here for a “Monday Night Football” booth, XFL ratings, The Athletic 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 289 of the SI Media Podcast features with Rachel Nichols of ESPN. Nichols talks about balancing the various hats she wears as host of “The Jump,” her philosophy for interviewing NBA players, whether there are any comparisons to be made between “The Jump” and TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” what it’s like to interview LeBron and the big Spike Lee vs. New York Knicks feud.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 288 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with "New York Post" sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, who broke the news that Tony Romo re-signed with CBS for $17 million per year. This podcast goes in-depth on all things Romo/CBS. Was Romo close to signing with ESPN? Why did CBS spend so much to retain Romo? What does this mean for Romo's broadcast partner, Jim Nantz? Where does ESPN go from here for "Monday Night Football?" Is Peyton Manning back in play for ESPN? Does Romo's big salary mean more pressure for him? What role did social media play in CBS keeping Romo? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 277 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with longtime Sports Illustrated baseball writer, Tom Verducci. Verducci explains why the Astros controversy will not go away and linger all season long, talks about all the benefits of the new proposed playoff format and why it's good for the league, reveals the one thing he'd do to fix Major League Baseball, defends the Hall of Fame voting process and reiterates that he will never join Twitter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 276 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz. The offensive lineman discusses his dominant season in which he gave up no sacks, Super Bowl stories, leaving the Browns for the Chiefs, Travis Kelce's personality, how K.C. was able to orchestrate so many comebacks, the possibility of a 17-game season and being a huge foodie. Following Schwartz, Jimmy Traina's SI colleagues, Chris Chavez and Jessica Smentana join the podcast for a roundtable discussion about Netflix's wild documentary, "Don't F--- With Cats." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 275 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is ESPN football analyst, Dan Orlovsky. The former NFL QB talks about NFL teams having interest in him for coaching positions, what he tries to do for viewers while breaking down film, his rise up the ranks at ESPN, what his ultimate broadcasting job would be, what Kyle Shanahan did wrong in the Super Bowl and whether NSYNC's "Bye, Bye, Bye" or Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" is the more iconic song.Following Orlovsky, "New York Post" sports media columnist/reporter, Andrew Marchand joins the podcast to discuss the possibility of "Monday Night Football" getting flex scheduling, MLB's possible playoff changes being all about TV, the XFL's ratings and the controversy surrounding Gayle King's interview with Lisa Leslie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 274 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Bryan Curtis, Editor-at-Large with the Ringer. Curtis, who covers media, talks about the ratings for Super Bowl LIV, Joe Buck and the halftime show. Curtis also discusses a recent article he wrote about all things Radio Row and how the hierarchy there works for interviews. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 273 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kevin Harlan. The veteran play-by-play will call Super Bowl LIV for Westwood One radio. He also has the call of the Lakers' first game after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. He discusses both of those very different assignments. (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the decision was made to postpone the Lakers vs Clippers game on 1/28/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 272 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is the legendary Brent Musburger to discuss all things Super Bowl betting. How should we view the Niners? What is the action in Vegas looking like? Which prop bets are worth betting on? Why does Vegas have to limit the props they offer? Musburger also shares information on betting the national anthem over/under and the coin flip.Following Musburger, former NFL star and Super Bowl champion, Chris Long, joins the podcast to discuss Netflix's Aaron Hernandez docs-series. Was the doc effective? What's the biggest takeaway from the series? How unusual was Hernandez's case? How should we evaluate the role played by Urban Meyer and the Patriots in Hernandez's advice? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy