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Episode 219 features an interview with journalist, author and podcast host, Jim Miller. The man who literally wrote the book on ESPN talks about ESPN being blindsided by Jason Witten’s departure, what ESPN’s plan is for the "Monday Night Football" booth, how ESPN will handle Jessica Mendoza calling Sunday Night Football while working in the Mets’ front office. In addition, Miller talks abo...

Episode 218 features an interview with Jon Weiner, aka Stugotz from ESPN's “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.” The radio host and new podcast host (“Stupodity”) gives the backstory on his nickname, talks about how he linked up with Le Batard, the chemistry between the two, growing up idolizing “Mike and the Mad Dog,” the show’s relationship with ESPN, his dream guests for his podcast, Bruce...

Episode 217 of the Sports Illlustrated media podcast features an interview with Paul “BizNasty” Bissonnette about his transition from hockey player/Twitter icon to sports media star. The man known as “Biz,” talks about juggling his job as a host on “Spittin Chiclets” with his job as Coyotes radio analyst. Biz offers advice for all athletes on making the transition to sports media after retirement,...

Episode 216 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with "Sports Business Journal" reporter John Ourand about all the latest sports media news.  Topics include Bob Costas' revealing interview with "E:60" about his controversial exit from NBC and the network pulling him off coverage for the 2018 Super Bowl, the AAF debut rating on CBS...

Episode 215 features an interview with New York Post sports reporter Andrew Marchand, who broke the story about ESPN firing personality, Adnan Virk. Marchand shares all the details behind the surprising incident and explains how it all went down, what Virk’s biggest mistake was, why ESPN took such drastic action. Marchand and host Jimmy Traina also discuss CBS’ telecast of Super Bowl LIII and go t...

Episode 214 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with actor Steve Carell, who talks about “The Office” and more. The man who played Michael Scott shares secrets about the “Basketball” episode, talks about what it was like to film the fire drill scene in “Stress Relief” and explains his thought process in writing the “Casino Night episode. Following Carell, the legendary Br...

Episode 213 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two conversations. First up, New York Post sports media columnist and reporter, Andrew Marchand joins the show to talk about Tony Romo’s call of the AFC Championship, the big payday that awaits him and potential suitors. We also discuss how LeBron moving out West has hurt the NBA ratings, ESPN’s big UFC day and more. Following Marchand,...

Episode 212 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN college basketball analyst Bill Walton. The self-proclaimed Dead Head drops life philosophy, discusses his broadcasting career, talks about being pain-free after contemplating suicide because of back issues and waxes poetic about the Grateful Dead and reveals why he doesn’t like being interviewed. Learn more about...

Episode 211 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with FOX’s Joe Buck and legendary WWE announcer,Jim Ross.  Buck talks about the fallout from botching Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s name, how his year went calling two games each week, why Troy Aikman has improved as an analyst, why people have been unfair to Jason Witten, the best call of his career and much more.  Ross discusses the...

Episode 210 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a roundtable discussion about "The Office." Rolling Stone chief TV critic, Alan Sepinwall and former MLB pitcher and "Office" superfan, Dan Haren, join Jimmy to talk about the popular show. In addition to discussing best episodes, worst characters, favorite one-liners, top opening scenes and more, Sepinwall also shares so...

Jimmy's taking the week off for the holidays, so Sports Illustrated podcast producer Harry Swartout gathered up the SI team to recommend their favorite movies, tv shows, books and more from 2018. Television Recommendations 0:00-28:00 Best of the Rest Recommendations 28:00-58:00 Movie Recommendations 58:00-1:26:00 Book Recommendations 1:26:00-1:47:00 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

Episode 208 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and a segment dedicated to listener phone calls. Curtis talks about his recent piece on FOX outbidding CBS for the rights to the NFL package in 1993. The piece is filled with anecdotes about John Madden, Terry Bradshaw, Pat Summerall, Jimmy Johnson and many more. Curtis expands on those nug...

Episode 207 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast is a Year-In-Review episode featuring John Ourand from “Sports Business Journal” and Andrew Marchand of the “New York Post.” The roundtable discussion covers the Biggest Sports Media Story of 2018, the Best and Worst Trends, Standout Stars, and a look ahead to what to expect in 2019. Topics include NFL ratings, the Tiger-Phil experiment, Barstool...

Episode 206 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with comedian Bill Burr. The conversation covers everything from sports to comedy to current events. Burr details what it it’s like to be a comedian in this hyper politically correct time, defends Tom Brady’s pajamas, explains why Bill Belichick is the greatest, details the problems with sports fans and riffs on many other subject...

Episode 205 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with Blake Griffin. The NBA star talks about being a media mogul and balancing his on-court life with his off-court projects. He also discusses his trade to Detroit and whether he is rooting against the Clippers. Griffin, who has dabbled in stand-up comedy, also shares his thoughts on the best comedians, the best episode of The Of...

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 a...

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 repla...

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...

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 ch...

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...

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 t...

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 wrest...

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 Witte...

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 c...

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...