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Episode 204 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with Stewart Mandel, formerly of SI.com and FOX Sports and current Editor-In-Chief for The Athletic’s college football coverage. The longtime writer discusses what it’s like to work for a subscription website, the philosophy behind The Athletic and how it runs. Mandel also talks about the current college football playoff picture and why Central Florida can’t get in. The show wraps up with a discussion about Mandel’s old mailbag “crush” feature and how he exchanged messages with Jenna Fischer from “The Office” on MySpace. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 203 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Ian Eagle of CBS Sports and Turner Sports. The versatile broadcaster shares some hilarious Bill Raftery stories, talks about his longevity behind the microphone, discusses whether doing Nets games for 25 years has worn him down and offers advice to young broadcasters. Eagle also weighs in on Turner Sports possibly replacing Marv Albert with Brian Anderson, reminisces about his days working with Mike and the Mad Dog, reveals the two opportunities he was given by the Howard Stern Show and talks about his hatred for condiments and never having a salad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 202 of the Sports Illustrated Sports Media Podcast features a conversation about football and sports media with the NFL Network’s Peter Schrager. The “Good Morning Football” host, who also works for FOX on Sundays, talks about how he navigates his hectic schedule, how he stays motivated and how he consumes games. Schrager also discusses the upcoming Rams-Chiefs game, Jason Garrett’s status in Dallas and the Browns coaching search. We also reminisce about the great Dr. Z, offer advice to Jason Witten 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 201 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an in-depth interview with ESPN’s Tony Reali, who discusses the many ups and downs of his life and maintaining his infectiously positive attitude. On the professional side, Reali talks about his journey, going from Fordham to “Stat Boy” on “Pardon the Interruption,” to hosting “Around the Horn" since 2004 while previewing the many changes coming to ATH, which relaunches on ESPN Nov. 5. On the personal side, Reali opens up about dealing with anxiety and trying to gain control of his life. He also talks about how he got through the devastation of losing one of his twin boys this summer during the lead up to childbirth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 200 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with the NFL Network’s Rich Eisen, who talks about calling a London game with a four-man booth, the most exciting teams in the NFL this season, ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast, LeBron taking over the L.A. sports scene and much more. Following Eisen, New York Post columnist, Andrew Marchand, joins the podcast to talk about the latest controversy surrounding Mike Francesa’s app and whether he might leave WFAN or shut down the app. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 199 of the SI Media Podcast tackles a variety of sports media stories that have made headlines lately. "New York Post" sports media columnist Andrew Marchand joins the show to talk about the MLB playoff crews for TBS and FS1, Vin Scully’s refusal to do a cameo in the booth, the backlash against Jason Witten in the “Monday Night Football” booth, which NFL announcer has flown under the radar, the bizarre bit with Alex Rodriguez putting on a Red Sox uniform, 85-year-old Hubie Brown inking a multi-year contract extension with ESPN, Mike Francesa’s app 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 198 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with WWE superstar, actor and author, John Cena. The 16-time world champion talks about why he wrote “Elbow Grease,” a new children’s picture book about perseverance and believing in yourself. We also discussed his status with the WWE, why he just can’t have a full-time schedule anymore at age 41, his reputation for holding back other wrestlers, whether he wants to be part of the next WrestleMania, Roman Reigns and The Miz. Other topics covered during the lengthy interview: His new hairdo, whether he should or shouldn’t be on dating apps, the perception of dating apps, whether he can ever sit at a bar and have a drink, living in China, what he eats in a typical day, his longtime work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, why he doesn’t watch TV, his philosophy of never giving up and much, 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 197 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is "Sports Business Journal" media reporter, John Ourand to discuss the NFL getting a ratings bump this season, what’s behind that and whether the numbers will continue to increase. We also talk about what is and isn’t working with ESPN’s "Monday Night Football" booth of Joe Tessitore, Jason Witten and Booger McFarland. Following Ourand, TBS’s Brian Anderson, who will call the ALDS and ALCS, joins the podcast to talk about the challenge of going from the Brewers play-by-play man for the regular season to calling the American League playoffs, his versatility as a broadcaster, the most memorable game he’s ever called, Bob Uecker 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 196 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN's Joe Tessitore. The “Monday Night Football” play-by-play man talks about his new job, developing a relationship with his partners, Jason Witten and Booger McFarland, the mistake he most hates making, why the NFL is easier to call than college football, the sport he never wants to call, the sport he wishes he could call but isn’t good enough to do so and his dream event to cover (hint: WWE), why Brent Musburger is his favorite announcer, what it’s like watching his son kick for Boston College 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 195 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Rolling Stone chief TV critic, Alan Sepinwall and an interview with New York Post sports media columnist, Andrew Marchand. Sepinwall, who has written a book about “The Sopranos” out in January, talks about the daily routine for a TV critic, how much TV he watches each day and the shelf life of broadcast TV and how this could affect sports in the feature. We also talked about the shows you should be watching right now, what made “Friday Night Lights” so great, Alan’s top 10 shows of all time before taking a deep dive into “The Sopranos.” Marchand then joined the podcast to talk about the latest sports media news. Topics hit include the “Monday Night Football” booth, NFL ratings, Michelle Beadle’s departure from “Get Up,” the glut of gambling shows and Mike Francesa’s app. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy