
Every week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personalities, celebrities, and anybody else interested in sports or media. Plus, get a window into the storylines Jimmy is following closest in the weekly Traina Thoughts segment.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 439 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Episode 611 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” is a Mailbag edition of the podcast.
The show starts with Jimmy and Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” discussing the Knicks’ playoff run, potential NBA Finals matchups and the betting odds f... more
Episode 610 of ‘SI Media With Jimmy Traina’ features an interview with ‘Inside the NBA’s’ Charles Barkley.
Barkley defends ‘Inside the NBA’s’ first season on ESPN, calls out the NBA for its playoff scheduling, reacts to his recent dust-up with Draym... more
Episode 609 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features an interview with NFL Vice President of Broadcast Planning, Mike North.
North discusses all things 2026 NFL schedule. Topics include whether Sunday afternoons are getting hurt by adding so many st... more
Episode 608 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features segments with Richard Deitsch of “Sports Business Journal” and Mike Vaccaro of the “New York Post.”
The podcast kicks off with Jimmy and Deitsch discussing the latest sports media news. Topics inc... more
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Thanks for at least asking Mike North about Sunday Ticket being devalued. I’ve had the ticket since the 90s as well and it’s frustrating that they keep taking games away but the cost keeps going up.
I have another issue with YouTube’s Sunday ticket that probably doesn’t impact you, but others like me have to be impacted. I understand that they want to prevent log in sharing and to watch the games on my TV I have to have my location service on to prove I’m n my house. Well, I travel A LOT during... more
This has become one of the podcasts I look forward to the most dropping each week. Jimmy, you might get a kick out of this, I’ve been listening consistently for years and used to turn it off when Sal would come on. Although a few months ago, one time during my commute it was taking longer than normal and I only had another 10 mins so I just continued to let the pod play while driving. I ended up finding your banter with Sal very funny and extremely relatable. I now listen to every episode and fa... more
First time, long time. Love the show, love the relationship between Sal and Jimmy. Love Jimmy’s Seinfeld and curb obsessions.
I hate to be that guy though, but it is obvious Jimmy is not married and does not want to be. In reference to his Mother’s Day advice to Sal, he is setting Sal up for big-time trouble. Is Sal only concentrate on his own mom. Especially with a young kid, it’s all about the wife! Sal will definitely be getting an L if he only focuses on his own mom!
Jimmy, you are 100% wrong. You have to spend the Sunday with your Wife. The mother of your child(ren) trumps your own Mother.
We spend either the Saturday of the weekend or the Sunday before or after with my Wife or My Mother.
I listen every week 5 stars ! Great mix of sports, pop culture and life grievances we all experience. Troy Nova Scotia
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This show combines informal, candid discussions with top sports broadcasters, athletes, and media personalities, anchored by long-running banter between the host and a regular guest co-host. Episodes frequently explore the evolving sports media landscape—rights, streaming, and how big events are covered—alongside behind-the-scenes stories from live broadcasts, draft coverage, and high-profile interviews. The format blends sharp analysis with entertaining pop culture tangents and personal anecdotes, making it a reliable listen for media professionals, sports fans, and anyone curious about how major sports stories move from the booth to the screen. Notable strengths include access to high-caliber guests, a candid conversational style, and rec... more
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