Jimmy Traina
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SI Media Podcast host: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235
Kyle Brandt Sparks Firestorm Over TV Setup Rant: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Kyle Brandt Sparks Firestorm Over TV Setup Rant
The ‘Good Morning Football’ host is adamant that one TV is enough for sports fans.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Kyle Brandt Sparks Firestorm Over TV Setup Rant: TRAINA THOUGHTS
NBC taking care of those of us who still enjoy linear television. Also giving lots of sports fans a chance to cancel Peacock: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Good News and Bad News About the Return of NBC Sports Network
The new linear channel will allow some sports fans to cut ties with Peacock.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
NBC taking care of those of us who still enjoy linear television. Also giving lots of sports fans a chance to cancel Peacock: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Kyle Brandt.
-Why he’s not interested in your TV set up
-His old school way of watching TV
-Interviewing QBs
-ESPN buying NFL Network
-Doing GMFB w/o Peter Schrager
-Best DiCaprio movies
-Our love for Ali G
-Why he’s not interested in your TV set up
-His old school way of watching TV
-Interviewing QBs
-ESPN buying NFL Network
-Doing GMFB w/o Peter Schrager
-Best DiCaprio movies
-Our love for Ali G
NFL Network's Kyle Brandt
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · 11/13/2025 · 1h 20m
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November 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Kyle Brandt.
-Why he’s not interested in your TV set up
-His old school way of watching TV
-Interviewing QBs
-ESPN buying NFL Network
-Doing GMFB w/o Peter Schrager
-Best DiCaprio movies
-Our love for Ali G
-Why he’s not interested in your TV set up
-His old school way of watching TV
-Interviewing QBs
-ESPN buying NFL Network
-Doing GMFB w/o Peter Schrager
-Best DiCaprio movies
-Our love for Ali G
Peyton and Eli Manning Drop the Ball, Embarrass Themselves with Bob Iger Interview: TRAINA THOUGHTS www.si.com/media/peyton...
Peyton and Eli Manning Drop the Ball, Embarrass Themselves With Bob Iger Interview
The ManningCast spoke to the president of Disney and didn’t ask one question about the current carriage dispute with YouTubeTV.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Peyton and Eli Manning Drop the Ball, Embarrass Themselves with Bob Iger Interview: TRAINA THOUGHTS www.si.com/media/peyton...
I know I will get hate and I'm ready for it, but Gus Johnson’s call of Omar Cooper Jr.’s touchdown was truly horrible: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Sorry, But Gus Johnson’s Call of Omar Cooper’s Touchdown Was Horrible
Indiana’s comeback win over Penn State was incredible, but Fox’s play-by-play guy went completely overboard.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I know I will get hate and I'm ready for it, but Gus Johnson’s call of Omar Cooper Jr.’s touchdown was truly horrible: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Curt Menefee -- yes, that Curt Menefee -- vs. Eric Adams was great trainwreck television: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Here’s a Side of Fox’s Curt Menefee Sports Fans Have Never Seen
The ‘Fox NFL Sunday’ host went at it with New York mayor Eric Adams to create a great train wreck television interview.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Curt Menefee -- yes, that Curt Menefee -- vs. Eric Adams was great trainwreck television: TRAINA THOUGHTS
ESPN’s Ratings Take a Hit Thanks to Carriage Dispute With YouTubeTV: TRAINA THOUGHTS
ESPN’s Ratings Take a Hit Thanks to Carriage Dispute With YouTubeTV
The NFL and college football suffered a dip in viewership while the network remains dark for 10 million people.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
ESPN’s Ratings Take a Hit Thanks to Carriage Dispute With YouTubeTV: TRAINA THOUGHTS
I’m completely fascinated by J.J. Watt weighing in on the YouTubeTV-Disney carriage dispute: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Even J.J. Watt Is Angry About the YouTubeTV-ESPN Carriage Dispute
The future Hall of Famer’s public complaint leads to questions about streaming vs. cable.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I’m completely fascinated by J.J. Watt weighing in on the YouTubeTV-Disney carriage dispute: TRAINA THOUGHTS
CBS’s Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta Perfectly Summed Up Bears-Bengals Roller Coaster With TD Calls: TRAINA THOUGHTS
CBS’s Spero Dedes Perfectly Summed Up Bears-Bengals Roller Coaster With His TD Calls
Three touchdowns in final 1:43 of Chicago’s wild win over Cincinnati led to outstanding calls.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
CBS’s Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta Perfectly Summed Up Bears-Bengals Roller Coaster With TD Calls: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Both Sides Look Out of Touch in ESPN-YouTubeTV Carriage Dispute: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Both Sides Look Out of Touch in ESPN-YouTubeTV Carriage Dispute
The network and the streaming service could use better public relations as they battle over rights fees.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Both Sides Look Out of Touch in ESPN-YouTubeTV Carriage Dispute: TRAINA THOUGHTS
One Incredible Viewership Stat From the Blue Jays-Dodgers 18-Inning Game: TRAINA THOUGHTS
One Incredible Viewership Stat From the Blue Jays-Dodgers 18-Inning Game
How many people stuck around to watch the end of Game 3 of the World Series?
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October 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
One Incredible Viewership Stat From the Blue Jays-Dodgers 18-Inning Game: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis
-ESPN's coverage of NBA gambling scandal
-Inside the NBA on ESPN
-NBC's use of Michael Jordan
-Joe Davis + World Series
-ESPN's SEC football win
-SVP possibly moving to 5pm
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-ESPN's coverage of NBA gambling scandal
-Inside the NBA on ESPN
-NBC's use of Michael Jordan
-Joe Davis + World Series
-ESPN's SEC football win
-SVP possibly moving to 5pm
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October 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis
-ESPN's coverage of NBA gambling scandal
-Inside the NBA on ESPN
-NBC's use of Michael Jordan
-Joe Davis + World Series
-ESPN's SEC football win
-SVP possibly moving to 5pm
Apple: bit.ly/4nocxuJ
Spotify: bit.ly/47OKFLJ
-ESPN's coverage of NBA gambling scandal
-Inside the NBA on ESPN
-NBC's use of Michael Jordan
-Joe Davis + World Series
-ESPN's SEC football win
-SVP possibly moving to 5pm
Apple: bit.ly/4nocxuJ
Spotify: bit.ly/47OKFLJ
Michael Jordan’s ‘Special Contributor’ Role on NBC Falling Flat: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Michael Jordan’s ‘Special Contributor’ Role on NBC Falling Flat
Thanks to a canned interview, we didn’t get anything from Jordan on the NBA’s recent gambling scandal.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Michael Jordan’s ‘Special Contributor’ Role on NBC Falling Flat: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Poll About When Super Bowl Should Be Played Offers Shocking Result: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Poll About When Super Bowl Should Be Played Offers Shocking Result
Not as many people as you think want the Super Bowl played on Presidents’ Day Weekend.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Poll About When Super Bowl Should Be Played Offers Shocking Result: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About Networks Showing Gruesome Injuries: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About Networks Showing Gruesome Injuries
Despite what everyone thinks, networks are not heroes for refusing to show a replay of a gross injury.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About Networks Showing Gruesome Injuries: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Al Michaels Was Not Holding Back on Thursday Night: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Al Michaels Was Not Holding Back on Thursday Night
The Prime Video play-by-play caller seemed amused by the over/under, while perturbed by the NFL.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Al Michaels Was Not Holding Back on Thursday Night: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Tough night for those with ESPN Derangement Syndrome: TRAINA THOUGHTS
ESPN Debut of ‘Inside the NBA’ Was a Rousing Success on All Fronts
Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal were as entertaining as ever during their first show of the season.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tough night for those with ESPN Derangement Syndrome: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Fox’s Greg Olsen.
- What his goal is as an analyst
- Working with different partners
- Why field-goal attempts will go way down
- Ease of comebacks now
- Tush Push
- What’s going on with his hair
- What his goal is as an analyst
- Working with different partners
- Why field-goal attempts will go way down
- Ease of comebacks now
- Tush Push
- What’s going on with his hair
SI Media With Jimmy Traina
Sports Podcast · Updated Weekly · Every week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personali...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Fox’s Greg Olsen.
- What his goal is as an analyst
- Working with different partners
- Why field-goal attempts will go way down
- Ease of comebacks now
- Tush Push
- What’s going on with his hair
- What his goal is as an analyst
- Working with different partners
- Why field-goal attempts will go way down
- Ease of comebacks now
- Tush Push
- What’s going on with his hair
Traina Thoughts Mailbag:
- NBA on NBC opening night review
- MLB scheduling vs. NFL
- Fox's terrible timing with ad
- Mark Sanchez’s Future
- Does CBS miss the SEC
- Most heartbreaking loss
- ‘Seinfeld’ in later seasons
- NBA on NBC opening night review
- MLB scheduling vs. NFL
- Fox's terrible timing with ad
- Mark Sanchez’s Future
- Does CBS miss the SEC
- Most heartbreaking loss
- ‘Seinfeld’ in later seasons
Traina Thoughts Mailbag: NBA on NBC Review; Mark Sanchez’s Future, ‘Seinfeld’ and More
How did NBC fare in its return to NBA coverage on opening night?
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October 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Traina Thoughts Mailbag:
- NBA on NBC opening night review
- MLB scheduling vs. NFL
- Fox's terrible timing with ad
- Mark Sanchez’s Future
- Does CBS miss the SEC
- Most heartbreaking loss
- ‘Seinfeld’ in later seasons
- NBA on NBC opening night review
- MLB scheduling vs. NFL
- Fox's terrible timing with ad
- Mark Sanchez’s Future
- Does CBS miss the SEC
- Most heartbreaking loss
- ‘Seinfeld’ in later seasons
The NBA Returns to NBC Tonight, Here’s What You Need to Know: TRAINA THOUGHTS
The NBA Returns to NBC Tonight, Here’s What You Need to Know
Mike Tirico, Michael Jordan and ‘Roundball Rock’ highlight NBC’s revived NBA coverage.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The NBA Returns to NBC Tonight, Here’s What You Need to Know: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Stephen A. Smith Makes Ugly Accusation About LeBron James: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Stephen A. Smith Makes Ugly Accusation About LeBron James
The ESPN hot taker offered a wild reason for his beef with the NBA superstar, and added that he has receipts.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Stephen A. Smith Makes Ugly Accusation About LeBron James: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Joe Flacco’s Stunning Performance Leads to Great Rant From Cleveland Radio Host: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Joe Flacco’s Stunning Performance Leads to Great Rant From Cleveland Radio Host
ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Rizzo was a mess after watching the former Browns QB light up the Steelers on Thursday night.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Joe Flacco’s Stunning Performance Leads to Great Rant From Cleveland Radio Host: TRAINA THOUGHTS
Troy Aikman didn’t say anything wrong. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson are soft. TRAINA THOUGHTS
Caleb Williams-Troy Aikman Dust Up Shows How Little Game Analysts Critique Players
The Bears’ QB and coach are annoyed the ESPN analyst didn’t fawn all over Williams on Monday night.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Troy Aikman didn’t say anything wrong. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson are soft. TRAINA THOUGHTS
Someone tell Netflix that USC football isn’t that big of a deal anymore.
Is the Annual Notre Dame-USC Football Game That Big of a Deal Anymore?
Netflix reportedly is still trying to make a play for rights to the yearly Fighting Irish-Trojans game.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Someone tell Netflix that USC football isn’t that big of a deal anymore.
John Sutcliffe is a national treasure: TRAINA THOUGHTS
After Monster Game, ESPN Reporter Takes Issue With Bijan Robinson’s Mustard
The Falcons running back has his own mustard, but ESPN’s John Sutcliffe wasn’t impressed with the flavor.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
John Sutcliffe is a national treasure: TRAINA THOUGHTS