Traina Thoughts

Episode 32 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast” is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague, Sal Licata.- The show starts with Jimmy suffering from an embarrassing incident before the show even started.- Sal then discusses getting let go from SNY and the cancellation of his show, “Baseball Night in New York.”Other topics covered include:- The NFL trade deadline- ESPN's Rex Ryan allegedly running over the feet of two people and leaving the scene- Steph Curry defending his wife, Ayesha, against nasty comments from a podcast hosted by a couple of former NBA players- A new Netflix documentary that Jimmy highly recommends- The Mount Rushmore of sports broadcasting pairsPlus, Jimmy and Sal discuss:- Going to an upcoming comedy show featuring Jerry Seinfeld and whether Sal should DM Jerry on Instagram about it.——————————————Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...——————————————#TrainaThoughts #sallicata #JimmyTraina#underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Episode 31 of the "Traina Thoughts Podcast" features a conversation with ESPN's Paul Finebaum.- The college football guru shares his thoughts on the expanded 24-team playoff that will begin next year.- Why he changed his opinion on the new playoff format.- How the new playoff system will affect the regular season.- Finebaum also talks about his relationship with Lane Kiffin.- What other coach he's had problems with over the years.- Why he has issues with Michigan and its fans.- Whether there is a "best" team in college football right now.- How he views the weekly playoff rankings.- Bill Belichick's impact at North Carolina.- Whether he'd ever join "College GameDay."- Where he stands with ESPN.- What he's thinking with this contract set to expire in July 2027.- How he viewed Election Night after contemplating a run for Senator of Alabama.------------------------------------------------------Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...——————————————#paulfinebaum #collegefootball #collegefootballplayoff #underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

On Episode 30 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFL.Topics and clips include:- An NFL ref who gave us a highly descriptive call;- Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt having a fun moment after a punch-out fumble;- And another tremendous NFL play-by-play guy from Great Britain.Other topics discussed include:- The dust up between Fox's Greg Olsen and Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers;- Fox's ridiculous promotion for Tom Brady's "return" to Foxborough that wasn't really a return;- Dianna Russini's return to sports media- Noah Eagle's wild and busy weekend;- The top 3 college football play-by-play broadcasters;- The NFL's horrific Week 10 schedule .The Monday show, as always, finishes with a Mailbag as Jimmy answers listener questions.——————————————Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...——————————————#sportsmedia #sportsmediapodcast#TrainaThoughts #nfl #maliknabers #tombrady #sportsmedia #underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Episode 29 of the “Traina Thoughts Podcast” features two segments.First up is Jimmy’s Underscore Media colleague, Sal Licata, for their usual weekly conversation.Topics discussed include:- Election Day- Halloween- The massive Saturday in college football this weekend- The Nick Saban documentary- When is the right time to start getting into Christmas- And more.Following Licata, the author of a new authorized biography on Larry David titled “Emperor of Nothing,” Blake J. Harris, joins Jimmy to discuss:- How the book came about- Larry’s reaction to the book- Larry being interviewed for the book- The book being about “Seinfeld” as much as Larry David- Just how much material in “Seinfeld” came from Larry’s life——————————————Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...——————————————#JimmyTraina #sallicata #BlakeJHarris #curbyourenthusiasm #nicksaban #collegefootball #UnderscoreMedia #sportspodcast #larrydavid #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Episode 28 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast” features a conversation with “Not So Fast” hosts, Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff.- Perloff and Pabst, who worked together for many years on “The Dan Patrick Show,” talk about how their new project came together for Peacock, how their ties into “The Dan Patrick Show” and what is the vibe of the show.- In addition, we discussed the art of interviewing, what it's like to deal with public relations people and tricks used during interviews. Pabst shares stories about famous guests including Matt Damon, Billy Bob Thornton and Nick Saban.- Other topics covered include Perloff's penchant for wild takes, getting a byline in “Sports Illustrated,” Howard Stern's 60th birthday party and much more.- Pabst, who is the executive producer of “The Dan Patrick Show,” also weighs in on whether he thinks Patrick will stick to his plan of retiring from his radio show in February of 2028.——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...—————————————— #underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

On Episode 27 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFLTopics covered include:- ESPN's Joe Tessitore and CBS's Andrew Catalon giving us the two best calls of the football weekend- Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt showing everyone how to discuss a player's off-the-field transgressions- which network has the worst scorebug in all of college football- props to two college football broadcasting crews- this week's unbelievable college football schedule- the NFL's prime-time scheduling mess and possible flex games- Stevie Van Zandt sends out hilarious tweet after getting frustrated with ESPN's app.The show closes with Jimmy answering listener questions about Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, the greatest WWE broadcast crew and more.——————————————Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...——————————————#TrainaThoughts #JimmyTraina #sportsmedia #JoeTessitore #AndrewCatalon #JimNantz #jjwatt #nfl #collegefootball #NFLBroadcasting #espn #cbssports #troyaikman #joebuck #wwe #StevieVanZandt #sportspodcast #UnderscoreMedia#underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Episode 26 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata.- Ernie Johnson stepping away from “Inside the NBA” after this season and what should happen with the show- A monster college football Saturday coming up- Another awful clip from the upcoming John Madden movie starring Nicholas Cage- The new authorized Larry David biography- Halloween- Sal’s colossal blunder with his wife and much more——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...——————————————#TrainaThoughts #sallicata #JimmyTraina #UnderscoreMedia #insidethenba #erniejohnson #collegefootball #nicolascage #larrydavid #sportspodcast #underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Episode 25 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" features a conversation with versatile ESPN play-by-play man, Dave Pasch.Pasch talks about calling the NFL Network's International games with Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce, leaving the Cardinals after doing their games on radio for 24 years, why radio is easier to do than television and working in three-man booths.In addition, Pasch reveals whether he's ever felt underappreciated at ESPN, whether he ever came close to leaving ESPN and whether he critiques his own work.Pasch also goes in depth on working with Bill Walton for so many years.- What advice did Mike Tirico give Pasch about working with Walton?- What was it like to watch Walton eat a lit candle on live TV?- Did Walton ever push things too far?The interview wraps with Pasch talking about his worse on-air gaffe and the best game he's ever called.Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...—————————————— #underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————On Episode 24 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFLTopics discussed include:- the massive improvement of Tom Brady, who had his best game as an analyst on Sunday's Packers-Lions game;- Cris Collinsworth insulting viewers by making a completely absurd comment about Patrick Mahomes;- Pat McAfee taunting his "College GameDay" haters;- Sean McDonough outright addressing an over/under on the LSU-Auburn game;- an up-and-coming college football play-by-play person at Fox;- a correction and apology to Brian Scalabrine;- NBC's monster NBA opening night The show closes with a Mailbag segment in which Jimmy answers listener questions.——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...—————————————— #underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNDERSCORE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount——————————————Episode 23 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata.Topics discussed include:- the tone deaf and infuriating press conference given by Yankees owner, Hal Steinbrenner;- the latest developments in the Joe Buck-Troy Aikman situation;- CBS signing J.J. Watt to a new multi-year deal for its lead NFL analyst job;- the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup;- a listener turning a throwaway line from Jimmy into betting advice;- Montell Jordan performing at the Bills-Raiders game;- Netflix's new documentaries on Norm Macdonald and Martin Mull,- Jimmy's frustration with trying to see the new Ali G movie; and- a surreal headline regarding a man trying to watch a football game ——————————————Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE——————————————THE SAL LICATA SHOWMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow ——————————————TRAINA THOUGHTSNew episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow ——————————————NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJNew content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj ——————————————THE SLATEJoin JJ & Sal LIVE every Sunday on the Underscore YouTube channel:• 9:00 AM EST: NFL Sunday preview, predictions & picks• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysisSUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...—————————————— #underscore #underscoreny#thesallicatashow #sallicata #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral