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The Final "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" Aug 13, 2026

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Episode 622 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” is the final episode of the show.

Joined by SNY's Sal Licata, Jimmy explains why he’s leaving “Sports Illustrated,” what’s happening with the podcast and reminisces about his 20-plus years at the company. Jimmy and Sal also answer listener emails for the final time.

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Bryan Curtis on Tony Romo's Future at CBS Aug 06, 2026

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Episode 621 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis.

Curtis goes in depth on CBS’s decision to put Tony Romo on leave following his arrest for OWI, moving J.J. Watt into the network’s No. 1 booth with Jim Nantz and what the future holds for Romo. In addition, Curtis and Traina talk about where Greg Olsen fits into all this, Ian Eagle’s standing at CBS and what others in the business think of Romo.

Other topics discussed with Curtis include Aaron Rodgers’ controversial interview with Pat McAfee, the bizarre situation of ESPN laying off Karl Ravech but still having him call games, the “Embrace Debate” mantra and much more.

Following Curtis, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss the Dodgers acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline, Carrie Underwood’s “Sunday Night Football” song, Odyssey, the passing of “Sopranos” actor Vincent Pastore and more.

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Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr. Jul 30, 2026

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Episode 620 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features an interview with Mike Golic Sr., and Mike Golic Jr.

The father-and-son duo talk about their new ESPN radio show, launching Aug. 3. They explain how their return to ESPN came about, whether they said “yes” to this opportunity right away and whether they ever thought they’d be back at the Worldwide Leader.

Golic Sr. also discusses the surprising end to the Mike and Mike Show, his relationship with Mike Greenberg and the public to that show dissolving.

In addition, we talk about what it’s like to work with a relative, trying to keep up with technology, coffee issues and much more.

Following the Golics, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss LeBron James signing with the Sixers, Major League Baseball’s horrible scheduling of the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and bobblehead giveaways at stadiums. In addition, Jimmy and Sal answer a bunch of listener questions.

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John Ourand on ESPN Layoffs, World Cup, & More Jul 23, 2026

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Episode 619 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with Puck media reporter, John Ourand.

Ourand goes in-depth on the ESPN layoffs, explaining why they happened and how they happened. We also discuss the unfortunate situation with Ryan Clark finding out he was being let go while on air, how the NFL Network factors into all this, why the network parted ways with longtime broadcaster Karl Ravech and much more.

Other topics covered with Ourand include the bidding war for the broadcast rights to the next World Cup in 2030, why the NBA is anxiously awaiting for LeBron James to make a free agency decision, Tom Brady’s very busy weekend and the NFL’s negotiations for new broadcast deals.

Following Ourand, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss the World Cup final and the halftime show, a wild story about James Dolan and Madison Square Garden, Fanatics Fest, Larry David’s new HBO show, most-buzzed about New York sports event and more.

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Tony Reali On a New Gig and His Year Away From TV Jul 16, 2026

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Episode 618 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with former “Around the Horn” host Tony Reali.

Reali talks about his new podcast, “The Real Deal With Tony Reali,” the concept behind the show, and why he wants to relive certain moments in sports.

In addition, Reali talks about what the past year has been like for him since ATH's cancellation, why he waited so long to take on a new gig, being taken aback by the lack of offers he received over the past year, how he views ESPN, and the changing landscape of the sports media business.

Following Reali, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, they discuss the Bryce Harper/FanDuel/Cameo scandal, whether batting average matters in baseball, ESPN's Wimbledon coverage, the Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium that started three hours late, Benson Boone, “The Bear,” “Shameless,” a new season of Vice's “Dark Side of the Ring,” and more.

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All-Mailbag edition: World Cup, Travis-Taylor wedding and more Jul 08, 2026

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Episode 617 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” is an all-Mailbag edition with weekly contributor, Sal Licata, from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show.”

Topics covered during the podcast include the World Cup and what the U.S.’s exit means for Fox’s ratings; who’s to blame for the Yankees struggles and what is the biggest problem with the organization; the Top 5 play-by-play voices working today; whether the Knicks winning the championship helps the NBA; Sami Zayn winning the WWE title and then losing it nine days later; MLB’s complete incompetence in making a schedule; all-time best ESPN shows excluding “SportsCenter”; where will Fox turn for a No. 2 college football play-by-play person; the future of “Good Morning Football”; the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding; Long Island diners; “The Bear’s” final season and much more.

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Rich Eisen on New "SportsCenter" Podcast Jul 02, 2026

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Episode 616 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with NFL Network/ESPN host, Rich Eisen.

Eisen discusses his new podcast, “The is SportsCenter: Stories From the Set.” He explains how the podcast came out, what it was like to interview Dan Patrick, Chris Berman, Chris Fowler and others and reveals what he learned from doing the series.

Eisen also talks about ESPN purchasing the NFL Network, no longer doing play-by-play for NFL games, returning to ESPN, the Knicks championship run, interviewing Larry David the day after New York’s 29-point comeback against San Antonio, the status of the Yankees, LeBron James leaving the Lakers and much more.

Following Eisen, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss the strong reaction to last week’s Dunkin’ Donuts conversation, a wild week for the Mets featuring a managerial firing, a bracket of Mets embarrassing moments and Mr. Mets dancing during a report on Carlos Mendoza getting the ax.

Other topics discussed include NBC choosing golf over MLB, Dianna Russini’s latest controversy, the 4th of July and more.

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Andrew Marchand on McAfee, Cohn & More Jun 25, 2026

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Episode 615 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features a conversation with The Athletic’s sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand.

Topics discussed include Pat McAfee’s expected monster deal with ESPN; massive ratings increases for sports across the board; the significance of Fox buying Roku; who CBS should pair with Andrew Catalon on the NFL this season; CBS’s hiring of Russell Wilson and Kyle Long for the “NFL Today”; the breakup between Dan Le Batard and Stugotz; Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN, the lack of buzz surrounding Catilin Clark and much more.

Following Marchand, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, they discuss coming off the high of the Knicks’ postseason run, the World Cup, Jimmy’s horrible U.S. Open betting loss, Fanatics Fest, Larry David’s new show and Jimmy causing a massive stir on social media over a Dunkin’ Donuts post.

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ESPN's Mike Breen Jun 16, 2026

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Episode 614 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features an interview with ABC/ESPN’s lead NBA play-by-play voice, Mike Breen.

The voice of the Knicks talks about what it was like to call the closing seconds of New York’s title win in Game 5, where this NBA Finals ranks in his career as a broadcaster and where the OG Anunoby tip-in and 29-point comeback in Game 4 ranks in terms of games he’s called.

In addition, Breen talks about working his first NBA Finals with Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, what it was like to have “Inside the NBA” as the pregame, halftime and postgame show for the first time, whether he would’ve went with a triple “BANG!” if Jalen Brunson’s 3-pointer went it at the end of Game 4, Monica McNutt nailing her closing comments after Game 5 on the radio side, his nightmarish travel excursion from San Antonio to New York after Game 5 and much more.

Following Breen, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week, Sal breaks down his trip to San Antonio for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and what it was like to watch the Knicks win a championship in person and more.

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ESPN's Kevin Clark on Sorsby Scandal, Bears Relocating, & More Jun 11, 2026

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Episode 613 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Clark.

The host of “This Is Football” explains why he doesn’t have World Cup fever, why he’s outraged by Brenda Sorsby’s two-game suspension, and why it’s just not right for the Bears to play in Indiana instead of Chicago.

In addition, Clark talks about the state of the sports media business and the phasing out of columnists, why Tom Brady is his dream guest for the podcast, people saying he looks like WWE’s Danhausen, and the out-of-control costs of attending sporting events.

Following Clark, Sal Licata from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts segment. This week’s topics include: the NBA Finals and the behavior of Knicks fans, Sal’s interview with Bill Parcells, an outstanding new movie trailer, the art of making a music playlist and more.

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