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Traina Thoughts

Traina Thoughts is your front-row seat to conversations with the biggest names in sports media. Host Jimmy Traina sits down with broadcasters, athletes, and sports personalities for unfiltered takes on everything happening off the field.

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Traina Thoughts: The Ringer's Bryan Curtis + Sal Licata Oct 16, 2026

Show notes

Episode 20 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features a conversation with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis followed by a conversation with Sal Licata.

Curtis joins the show to talk about the stunning developments this week with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Topics covered include:

- From an argument between the two before a "Monday Night Football" game to Aikman talking about his "next landing spot" after not getting a new contract from ESPN, Curtis covers the entire saga and weighs in on whether this is the end of of the Aikman-Buck partnership

Following Curtis, Licata joins Jimmy for their usual Friday segment: Topics discussed include:

- the MLB playoffs;

- Netflix's new Mike Tyson documentary,

- Jimmy's night at a screening for Blake Griffin's new Prime Video show, "The Stepback,"

- reviews (sort of) for "The Social Reckoning,"

- an upcoming authorized Larry David biography;

- the Shane Gillis-"Saturday Night Live" controversy;

- the Kelly Clarkson conversation;

- Pumpkin Picking

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

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TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

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NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

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Join 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 analysis

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CBS's Jim Nantz on Tony Romo, J.J. Watt Oct 14, 2026

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Episode 19 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast” features an interview with CBS play-by-play voice Jim Nantz.

Nantz gives his first public comments on Tony Romo being arrested for OWI on July 26 and CBS parting ways with Romo on Oct. 2 after working together as the network’s lead NFL crew for the past nine seasons.

- How did Nantz find out about the arrest?

- Did Nantz have any input into CBS’s decision?

- What is Nantz’s relationship with Romo like today?

In addition, Nantz talks about:

- What it’s been like to work with J.J. Watt.

- How he feels about the chemistry with Watt and what has blown him away about Watt’s game prep.

- A hilarious story about watching Watt devour food at an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse.

Other topics covered with Nantz include:

- CBS having next year’s Super Bowl.

- His recent appearance on the “ManningCast.”

- His “Trio in Rio” call from the Ravens-Cowboys game.

- The upcoming schedule of games he and Watt will call.

- Much more.

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow

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TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

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NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj

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THE SLATE

Join 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 analysis

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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...

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Traina Thoughts: "GameDay" backlash; new NFL Network booth plus a Mailbag Oct 12, 2026

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In Episode 18 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina talks about the latest sports media news and covers what took place in college football and the NFL from the past weekend.

Topics covered include:

- the Dave Pasch-Kurt Warner-Jason Kelce NFL Network booth;

- the radio and television calls of the crazy end to the Giants-Commanders tie;

- what sets Mike Tirico apart from other play-by-play people;

- ESPN announcing several alternative broadcasts for this year's Super Bowl;

- a ridiculous college football promo from Fox;

- the backlash against Pat McAfee and ESPN's "College GameDay" and backlash against Jimmy for a tweet in which he defended "College GameDay";

- props for a college football broadcast crew;

- Sean McDonough giving us another great voice crack moment;

- the performance of rules analysts in college football and the NFL is worse than ever;

The show ends with Jimmy answering mailbag questions.

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow

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TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

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NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj

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THE SLATE

Join 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 analysis

SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...

TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...

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Traina Thoughts: Yankees get swept, MLB's big proposal, Costco and more Oct 09, 2026

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Episode 17 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata.

- The demise of the New York Yankees

- Why Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone both have to go after getting swept by the Rays even though the Yankees won't make a change

- More fallout from New York's Division Series loss to the Rays

- Major League Baseball's proposal for a 154-game regular season and the Division Series going from Best-of-5 to Best-of-7

- Jimmy shares details of a horrific three-team NFL teaser betting loss

- Sal gives his thoughts on the new Dennis Miller/"Monday Night Football" HBO Max documentary

- Jimmy praises a TikTok baseball analyst

- Jimmy also shares some thoughts on a recent experience at Costco

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UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow

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TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

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NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj

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THE SLATE

Join 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 analysis

SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...

TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...

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#underscore #underscoreny

#thesallicatashow #sallicata

#jimmytraina #trainathoughts #johnjastremski #nyny #newyorknewyork #newyorknewyorkwithjohnjastremski #viral

Traina Thoughts: ESPN's Jason McCourty and NBC's Devin McCourty Oct 07, 2026

Show notes

Episode 16 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features an interview with ESPN's Jason McCourty and NBC's Devin McCourty.

The twins talks about transitioning into media after their playing days, whether they are tired of questions about being twins, what their biggest pet peeve is about one another in addition to sharing stories about playing with Tom Brady and playing for Bill Belichick.

In addition, Jason talks about leaving CBS and giving up calling games to working on ESPN's various studio shows, including "Monday Night Countdown," and what it's like to work with Pat McAfee and Jason Kelce. Devin discusses what it's been like to have Mike Tomlin on "Football Night in America."

Other topics covered include whether the NFL has a problem with pass interference penalties; how Mike Vrabel's controversial offseason is any excuse for the Patriots playing poorly this season; how much Devin trash talks Jason about winning one Super Bowl to his three; Jason's lack of knowledge about The Beatles, Jason's memories of playing for a winless Browns team after not taking Devin's advice to not play for Cleveland and much more.

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow

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TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

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NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj

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THE SLATE

Join 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 analysis

SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com

INSTAGRAM: / underscoren. .

TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...

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Richard Deitsch on Romo, Aikman, Portnoy and more Oct 05, 2026

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Episode 15 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features a conversation with "Sports Business Journal's" Richard Deitsch about all the latest sports media news.
The show starts with a discussion about Troy Aikman's future at ESPN and "Monday Night Football" with Aikman's contract is up after this season. Why would ESPN want to break up Joe Buck and Aikman? Who could ESPN being looking at to replace Aikman? Could we see a "Monday Night Football" booth with Buck alongside Travis and Jason Kelce?
Other topics discussed on the podcast include CBS parting ways with Tony Romo and where Romo could land next; Prime Video re-signing Kirk Herbstreit to an odd deal; Greg Olsen's future and Ian Eagle's future; Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" parting ways with Dave Portnoy; the Blazers hiring and firing a play-by-play guy in the same day after tweeting from when he was 15 years old came to light; Charles Barkley once again saying he's going to retire this year; ESPN giving everyone more "Inside the NBA" this season; Joe Davis's calls in the Braves-Dodgers series and much more.

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UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow

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TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

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NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj

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THE SLATE

Join 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 analysis

SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...

TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...

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Traina Thoughts: MLB playoffs; NFL Week 4; Dennis Miller doc and more Oct 02, 2026

Show notes

Episode 14 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore colleague, Sal Licata.

Topics discussed in this episode include the Yankees wild-card round win over the Red Sox; teams over-celebrating for winning the wild-card series; which teams we are rooting for to win the World Series; MLB's scheduling disaster; Week 4 in the NFL; is the better game Chiefs-Raiders or Broncocs-Niners; Sal thinking he won a college football pool when he didn't; Jimmy's review of HBO's Dennis Miller/"Monday Night Football" documentary; reaction to Jimmy's recent podcast with "Pardon the Interruption's" Michael Wilbon; Mike Tomlin going viral for his Minecraft work; more on Jimmy's 2008 arrest at Yankee Stadium and Sal's disastrous day at Chuck E. Cheese.

The episode closes with Jimmy reading and reacting to Apple Reviews.

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UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow

——————————————

TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

——————————————

NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj

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THE SLATE

Join 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 analysis

SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...

TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...

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Traina Thoughts: Michael Wilbon Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

In Episode 13 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina welcomes "Pardon the Interruption" host, Michael Wilbon to the show for an insightful interview.

Wilbon talks about the upcoming 25th anniversary of PTI, what he remembers about the early days of the show, whether he thought it would become a huge success, leaving the "Washington Post" to do television full time, staying with the show for a quarter of a century and what it's like to work with Tony Kornheiser.

Wilbon also talks about what it's been like to work at ESPN for 25 years, what issues he has with the company, whether he feels the show gets the recognition it deserves for its strong ratings and how he feels about ESPN overeall.

Other topics discussed include whether Stephen A. Smith is a journalist, what bothers him the most about sports and sports media in 2026, who should be on ESPN's Mount Rushmore of personalities and much more.

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Subscribe to Underscore for daily New York sports content.

UNDERSCORE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM EST: / @thesallicatashow

——————————————

TRAINA THOUGHTS

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday: / @trainathoughtsshow

——————————————

NEW YORK NEW YORK WITH JJ

New content daily: / @newyorknewyorkwjj

——————————————

THE SLATE

Join 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 analysis

SUBSTACK: https://www.underscoreny.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/underscoren...

TWITTER: https://x.com/_underscoreny?s=21

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@underscoreny?...

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Big week for Tony Romo, what's going on with Troy Aikman and ESPN, must-hear calls Sep 28, 2026

Show notes

In Episode 12 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina talks about the latest sports media news and covers what took place in college football and the NFL from the past weekend.
Topics covered on this episode include a fantastic call by a college football ref; a must-year call from the Iowa student radio station after the Hawkeyes shocking win against Michigan; why this could be a big week for Tony Romo's future at CBS; what's going on with Troy Aikman and ESPN and could Greg Olsen or Travis Kelce be in play for "Monday Night Football"; Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt had their best broadcast of the season with Nantz delivering a great call at the end of the Ravens thrilling win over the Cowboys; NBC takes over the MLB wild-card round; the trailer for the new John Madden movie and much more.
The show closes with a Mailbag segment in which Jimmy answers listener-submitted questions

Jaxson Dart, betting losses, documentaries and a big tease Sep 25, 2026

Show notes

Episode 11 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore colleague, Sal Licata.Jimmy starts the show by addressing some feedback he has gotten on the new podcast and provides a big change to the podcast right at the top.Topics discussed after that include Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury for the New York Giants and how Dart's injury impacts the NFL TV schedule; the MLB wild-card round; NFL Week 3 games; the crazy cover by Vanderbilt over N.C. State and one sportsbook offering a refund to Wolfpack bettors; Jimmy's horrific betting loss in Week 2; the epic run of movies and documentaries that are about to come out; Sal being afraid of wind; crazy New York City food prices and a strong recommendation for a hilarious podcast. The episode closes with Jimmy teasing a story about an incident that just turned 18 years old.

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