Episode 437 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with author, reporter and podcast host, James Andrew Miller  about several big stories in the sports media world.Miller shares his insight into what he thinks will happen with the NBA's future rights deals regarding TNT, ESPN, NBA, Apple and Amazon. Could the NBA leave Turner and what would that mean for Charles Barkley, who would become the biggest free agent in sports media history. Miller also shares his thoughts on the upcoming layoffs at ESPN, YouTube's pricing for NFL Sunday Ticket and the WWE's upcoming TV deals and a surprise player that could be involved.Miller also weighs in on this season of "Succession" and gives us an update on the upcoming season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."Following Miller, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. Topics covered include the Draymond Green suspension, betting stories, Aaron Rodgers, airpods and more

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Episode 436 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the voice of CBS Sports, Jim Nantz.Nantz talks about his viral moment from the Masters regarding "the CW," whether CBS's coverage snubbed Phil Mickelson, Tiger's sad ending in Augusta, the big ratings for the final round of the tournament and more. Nantz also discusses calling his last Final Four, what his final weekend as a college basketball broadcaster was like and the state of college basketball.Nantz also responds to the heavy criticism his NFL partner, Tony Romo, faced last season and gives a Super Bowl prediction for next season.Following Nantz, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy shares a surreal story about "Succession" being spoiled in a group text. Jimmy and Sal then discuss that shocking episode of "Succession," the new pricing for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, the pitch clock and much more

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Episode 435 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with "New York Post" sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand.Marchand shares his insight on all of the hottest topics in sports media. Items discussed during the podcast include Pat McAfee's broadcasting future why he may opt out of his current deal with FanDuel, two factors that led to big ratings for the Women's NCAA Tournament on ABC/ESPN, fallout from the WWE being sold to Endeavor, whether Charles Barkley will add another job to his schedule and team up with Gayle King, the NBA's television and streaming future, flex scheduling for "Thursday Night Football" on Amazon Prime, Derek Jeter joining Fox, controversy involving Troy Aikman and "Monday Night Football," over-the-top social media reactions and the current state of the disturbing discourse on Twitter and much more

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Episode 434 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with WWE superstar, Cody Rhodes.Rhodes, who will headline WrestleMania in a match against Roman Reigns, talks about whether he ever thought he'd main event WrestleMania, his relationship with his father, the legendary Dusty Rhodes, why he feels like he's already been carrying the company, winning over WWE fans who wanted Sami Zayn to main event 'Mania with Reigns, what leaving and returning the WWE did for him, his relationship with HHH, what his wife, Brandi is up to these days, his tour bus versus Reigns' tour bus, Paul Heyman and much more.Following Rhodes, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the movie "Air," some of the proposed NFL TV and rules changes, a LeBron James quote, what Jimmy is riveted to these days, baseball's various streaming services and more

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Episode 434 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with WWE superstar, Cody Rhodes.Rhodes, who will headline WrestleMania in a match against Roman Reigns, talks about whether he ever thought he'd main event WrestleMania, his relationship with his father, the legendary Dusty Rhodes, why he feels like he's already been carrying the company, winning over WWE fans who wanted Sami Zayn to main event 'Mania with Reigns, what leaving and returning the WWE did for him, his relationship with HHH, what his wife, Brandi is up to these days, his tour bus versus Reigns' tour bus, Paul Heyman and much more.Following Rhodes, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the movie "Air," some of the proposed NFL TV and rules changes, a LeBron James quote, what Jimmy is riveted to these days, baseball's various streaming services and more

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Episode 433 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the NFL Network's Kyle Brandt.Brandt discusses his busy schedule, co-hosting "Good Morning Football" and hosting "Kyle Brandt's Basement," five days a week, in addition to taking on other projects. He also talks about Interviewing Josh Allen every week, cast changes at GMFB, auditioning for the ManningCast and why it's OK to say no to sports media jobs.Among other topics covered with Brandt: The Aaron Rodgers-New York marriage, the NFL adding a Black Friday game next season, "Monday Night Football" getting flex scheduling next season, Las Vegas brothels offering Jimmy Garoppolo free sex for life, Anthony Richardson's jumping ability, elevator etiquette, people who complain to you in stores and much more.Following Brandt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the World Baseball Classic, the NCAA Tournament, MLB's awful AppleTV+ deal and more

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Episode 432 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson.Jefferson, who also hosts a podcast and calls Nets games for the YES Network, discusses his rise in sports media, what his ultimate goal is in broadcasting and how important social media is for his career. Jefferson also talks about his recent beef with Paul Pierce, how he approaches TikTok and accumulating 1.4 million followers, why he hates Twitter, the load management controversy, Ja Morant, his ongoing feud with Knicks fans and much more.Following Jefferson, 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 filling out NCAA Tournament brackets, the World Baseball Classic, two highlights from the Oscars and the overall movie-going experience in 2023

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Episode 431 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is an all-Traina Thoughts edition with podcast regular, Sal Licata, from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York.On this episode, Jimmy and Sal discuss the rumors that have started already about Tom Brady returning to the NFL and the two argue about whether Brady would actually unretire for a second time and come back to play. Jimmy and Sal also talk about the backlash that was heaped up Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim after the duo dismissed hockey talk on an episode of "First Take," Ja Morant going on Instagram Live with a gun while at a strip club and the Chris Rock Netflix special.Sal also pulls back the curtain and gives the inside scoop on going viral recently for a clip of him losing it on a caller who blamed Sal for the Mets losing the NL East last year to the Braves

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Episode 430 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the WWE's Paul Heyman.The special counsel for Roman Reigns talks about the smash hit storyline involving Reigns and Sami Zayn, why it's worked so well and who should get credit for the creative. Heyman also discusses why The Rock wasn't able to pull off a rumored match with Reigns at WrestleMania, selling fans on a Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns WrestleMania main event, Vince McMahon's return to the WWE, an encounter with Michael Jordan and much more.Following Heyman, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal share their thoughts on Major League Baseball implementing the pitch clock and read recent Apple reviews for the podcast

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Episode 429 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with CBS Sports and Turner Sports play-by-play man, Ian Eagle.Eagle talks about succeeding Jim Nantz next year to call the NCAA Tournament Final Four and why working with Bill Raftery is so special.Eagle also shares his thoughts on the Greg Olsen-Tom Brady situation and what it means for fellow play-by-player, Kevin Burkhardt. Eagle, who calls Nets games locally, also discusses the team's implosion this season and why it was difficult for him to call Kyrie Irving's games after Irving promoted and anti-semetic film.Other topics discussed with Eagle include his favorite sports call of all time, where he was when the NBA shut down because of Covid, the pronunciation of his name, Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat and much more.Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance, the NBA's All-Star weekend, Major League Baseball's new rules changes, the passing of Tim McCarver and more.

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