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Episode 591 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews.Andrews talks about whether she's nervous going into her first playoffs and Finals as the host of "NBA Countdown" after taking over this season from Mike Greenburg and reveals the touching message Greenburg sent her after she got the job. She also explains what her concerns are about the upcoming grind of the NBA postseason, what her goal is as host of the studio show and being able to deal with disagreements with co-hosts and producers.Andrews also describes what it's like to work with Stephen A. Smith on "Countdown" and Richard Jefferson on "NBA Today,"recalls getting her break in 2020 working in the Covid bubble in Orlando, turning down an offer from "Sports Illustrated," and shares what Adrian Wojnarowski means to her career.Following Andrews, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the shocking retirement of legendary Yankees radio announcer, John Sterling, CBS getting destroyed for ending its airing of Billy Joel's concert in the middle of "Piano Man" and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 490 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the new WWE Undisputed Heavyweight champion, Cody Rhodes.Rhodes talks about "finishing his story" at WrestleMania 40 by beating Roman Reigns for the title, the epic main event which featured appearances by John Cena and The Undertaker and whether he had a moment with Reigns after the match.Rhodes also discusses the WWE changing the WrestleMania event after it was announced that it would be The Rock vs. Reigns, the WWE pushing the envelope with its content during the storyline of Rhodes vs. The Bloodline, the special gift that Triple H gave him after the WrestleMania main event, the Undertaker taking the place of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin during the main event and Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame speech.Other topics covered during the interview include Rhodes' tour bus catching on fire during WrestleMania weekend, his love of giving out gifts, issues with going to Disney World, being a "needy" superstar and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 489 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features three segments. First up is author and reporter, Jim Miller, to discuss ESPN parting ways with Senior Vice President, Norby Williamson. Williamson, who was at ESPN for 40 years, has been called out a couple of times by Pat McAfee for being "a rat" and leaking negative stories. Miller explains why ESPN cut ties with Williamson, shares his thoughts on the McAfee-Williamson feud and discusses reaction to Williamson's dismissal. Miller also talks about the possibility of ESPN buying the NFL Network, the challenges facing ESPN today and more. Following Miller, Dan Rapaport from Barstool's "Fore Play Podcast" joins the show to talk about the Masters and offer Masters betting advice. Should you bet on Tiger Woods making the cut? Who would make a good long-shot bet to win the tournament? What prop should you bet on Saturday and Sunday of the tournament? Is there any risk in betting Scottie Scheffler to finish in the top five? Following Rapaport, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include a recap of WrestleMania 40, the Yankees' hot start, Sal's issues with his new house and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 488 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with SiriusXM radio host, "First Take" contributor and Radio Hall of Famer, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo.Topics discussed with Russo include the Shohei Ohtani gambling story, whether sports is headed for a major gambling scandal, MLB continuing its awful deal with AppleTV+, CBS' impressive depth when it comes to NCAA Tournament broadcasters and AppleTV+'s series on the New England Patriots. Russo also has a special shoutout for his former radio partner, Mike Francesa.Russo also discusses re-signing with "First Take" for two more years, his contact status with SiriusXM and why he feels rejuvenated when it comes to his MLB Network show, "High Heat."The podcast finishes with a discussion about Bruce Springsteen's cameo on "Curb. Your Enthusiasm and Russo's various problems with technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 487 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's Editor-At-Large and host of the "Press Box Podcast," Bryan Curtis about all the latest sports media news.Among the topics covered with Curtis: Is Stephen A. Smith a $25-million man?; How is Pat McAfee factoring into Stephen A. Smith's desire for a massive pay day?; The ESPN-Aaron Rodgers headache; Excitement for Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery to call the Final Four for CBS/Turner; LeBron James getting into the podcast game; The networks reliance on live sports growing more and more; The backlash against AppleTV+'s series on the Patriots dynasty and much more.Following Curtis, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Major League Baseball botching Opening Day in a massive way, whether Jimmy is justified in muting certain people on Twitter, NCAA Tournament snubs, the latest episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 486 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky.Orlovsky gives us a break down of his unbelievably busy schedule, talks about how the NFL owns most of the sports calendar and shares his thoughts about the wild free-agency spree that took place this week.Orlovsky also explains that his ultimate goal is to call top games each week and whether he feels like networks have a bias against putting them in that role since he wasn't a superstar player. He also weighs in on his relationship with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Mike Greenberg and Dan "BigCat" Katz.Orlovsky also shares some of his famous food takes, talks about what it's like to have triplets and much more.Following Orlovsky, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Aaron Rodgers as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, running mate, the NFL Network moving "Good Morning Football" from New York to Los Angeles, Tiki Barber vs. Saquon Barkley, "Love is Blind," and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 485 of the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" podcast features an interview with legendary ESPN personality, Bob Ley.Ley shares memories of NFL reporter Chris Mortensen, who passed away last week, and explains why Mort was so special to so many people.Ley also weighs in on the state of sports media, whether he feels he got out at the right time when he retired in 2019, ESPN's addition of Pat McAfee and how Stephen A. Smith gets the "Jordan Rules" treatment.Ley also tells why cutting the cord was one of the first things he did when he retired, how he keeps up to the day-to-day sports news and what he's been doing in retirement. Ley, who is a Mets fan, also finds out during the podcast that the Mets will have a dance team this year, which generated quite a response.Following Ley, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include functioning without football, the NFL combine, muting people on Twitter, A&E's great shows on WWE history, the passing of comedian Richard Lewis and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 484 of the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" podcast features an interview with WFAN/CBS Sports Network morning radio host, Gregg Giannotti.Giannotti, who co-hosts the highly successful "Boomer & Gio" show talks about how he balances doing a radio show for a New York audience and a TV show for a national audience, explains how he formats the show and reveals why Boomer Esiason never knows the opening topic before the show beginsGiannotti also discusses the importance of covering non-sports stories, the recent mishap when his show booked the wrong Randy Moss at the Super Bowl, how he assesses ratings and much more.Following the interview with Giannotti, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins us for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include whether you should tell your significant other if you have a huge gambling win, the "We Are The World" documentary on Netflix, the court-storming controversy in college basketball and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 483 of the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" podcast is an all-Traina Thoughts post-Super Bowl edition with Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY.Topics discussed include Tony Romo's performance calling the Big Game, the massive confusion about the overtime rules, the halftime show, whether the game should start earlier in the day, the awful injury suffered by the Niners' Dre Greenlaw and whether Kyle Shanahan made the right move by taking the ball in overtime.Other topics include CBS' outstanding special, "You Are Looking Live," on the history of the "NFL Today" pregame show, whether betting on a game changes the way you watch sports, the latest episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the post-NFL season blues, the best type of pretzel and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 482 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with the man who will call Super Bowl LVIII for CBS, Jim Nantz.Nantz, who will be calling his seventh Super Bowl, talks about how he prepares for calling the big game, whether the massive number of viewers affects how he calls the game and whether he ever thought he'd see the day when there would be a Super Bowl in Las Vegas.Nantz also addresses the backlash faced by Tony Romo in recent seasons, shares his thoughts on the Kevin Burkhardt-Greg Olsen-Tom Brady dynamic and how he thinks Brady will do as a broadcaster.Other topics discussed include whether Nantz would want to call the NFL game in Brazil next season, how he feels about his first season not calling March Madness, his, "Wide right, the two most dreaded words in Buffalo have surfaced again" call at the end of the Bills AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs and much more.Following Nantz, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal talk about the Grammy's, the season premiere of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the WWE controversy involving Cody Rhodes, The Rock and Roman Reigns, Super Bowl betting and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.