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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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ESPN's Paul Finebaum Nov 11, 2026

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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.

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Traina Thoughts: Best clips of the weekend; Fox's bizarre Tom Brady promo, Dianna Russini's return Nov 09, 2026

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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.

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Sal Licata and Larry David author, Blake J. Harris Nov 06, 2026

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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

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Traina Thoughts: Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff Nov 04, 2026

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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.

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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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THE SLATE

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• Following 4PM games: Live postgame reaction and analysis

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Weekend's best calls, NFL prime-time problems, worst scorebug Nov 02, 2026

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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 NFL

Topics 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.

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THE SAL LICATA SHOW

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TRAINA THOUGHTS

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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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Traina Thoughts: Ernie Johnson, John Madden movie Oct 30, 2026

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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

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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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Traina Thoughts: ESPN's Dave Pasch Oct 28, 2026

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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.

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Traina Thoughts: Tom Brady's best game; Cris Collinsworth can't be serious Oct 26, 2026

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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 NFL

Topics 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.

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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

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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A Yankees debacle; Latest with Buck and Aikman, Ali G Oct 23, 2026

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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

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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

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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Play-by-play voice, Kenny Albert Oct 21, 2026

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Episode 22 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features an interview with versatile play-by-play voice, Kenny Albert.

Albert, who calls NHL games for TNT and has called the NFL on Fox since 1994, shares stories about his lengthy career, travel nightmares and his hectic schedule. In addition, Albert talks about:

- The hardest sport to call

- The easiest sport to call

- How he preserves his voice

- All the analysts he's worked with over the years

- The Knicks finally winning an NBA championship

- Why being Marv Albert's son has only been a positive for him throughout his life.

Albert also listens back to his memorable call of Jack Hughes' gold medal-winning goal in the Winter Olympics and reveals if he'd change anything about the call.

The veteran broadcaster also pulls back the curtain on being close friends with the late, great comedian, Richard Lewis.

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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

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. .

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