Jimmy Traina
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SI Media Podcast host:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235
Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Kyle Brandt - Reuniting with Peter Schrager at Draft - Getting massive hate for âbeefâ with Seth Rollins - Pinch-me moment working with Mel Kiper - Becoming an ESPN employee - Favorite Curb moments - One TV only Apple:
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NFL Network's/ESPN's Kyle Brandt
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · April 30 · 1h 32m
https://bit.ly/4n1oojK
about 12 hours ago
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Kyle Brandt on GMFB âFightâ With Seth Rollins: âWeirdest 24 Hours of My Careerâ: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Kyle Brandt on âFightâ With Seth Rollins: âWeirdest 24 Hours of My Careerâ
The âGood Morning Footballâ host drew major heat for taunting and insulting the WWE superstar.
http://www.si.com/media/kyle-brandt-seth-rollins-gmfb-fight-reaction
about 16 hours ago
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Donât Get Worked Up About the NCAA Tournament Expanding to 76 Teams: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Donât Get Worked Up About the NCAA Tournament Expanding to 76 Teams
One of the most popular events in sports wonât be changing despite the unnecessary addition of more play-in games.
https://www.si.com/media/ncaa-tournament-expansion-76-teams-fan-experience
1 day ago
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Why Do Networks Love Taking Studio Shows on the Road?: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Why Do Networks Love Taking Studio Shows on the Road?
NBC announced that âFootball Night in Americaâ will be on site for all games this season.
http://www.si.com/media/why-do-networks-love-taking-studio-shows-on-the-road
4 days ago
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SI Traina Thoughts with Jimmy Traina Newsletter A lively, media-savvy newsletter led by Jimmy Traina, breaking down the intersection of sports, pop culture, and
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4 days ago
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I spoke to Dan Orlovsky about his Pat McAfee Show victory dance last night. Crazy thing is he wasnât even supposed to be on the show. Plus, Dan told me the last time he dropped a real f-bomb: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Dan Orlovsky Gave Us the Draftâs Top Moment and It Wasnât Even Supposed to Happen
The ESPN analyst took a victory lap after the Rams drafted Ty Simpson with the 13th pick.
https://www.si.com/media/dan-orlovsky-ty-simpson-nfl-draft-reaction-pat-mcafee
7 days ago
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NEWS: John Fanta will be part of NBCâs Kentucky Derby broadcast next week as the networkâs infield reporter.
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John Fanta to Work the Kentucky Derby for NBC
The versatile reporter will bring his unique style to the Churchill Downs infield.
http://www.si.com/media/john-fanta-nbc-sports-kentucky-derby-broadcast
8 days ago
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Sports Fans Will Have to Choose Between NBA Playoffs and NFL Draft: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Sports Fans Will Have to Choose Between NBA Playoffs and NFL Draft
You wonât be able to flip between two big sports events on Thursday and Friday.
https://www.si.com/media/nfl-draft-nba-playoffs-channels-time
10 days ago
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Picking Prime Video Over âInside the NBAâ Is All About Personal Preference: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Prime Video Vs. âInside the NBAâ Depends On Your Preference
Do you want your NBA studio show to lean on Xâs and Oâs or entertainment?
https://www.si.com/media/prime-video-inside-the-nba-show-which-is-better
11 days ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with @ShamsCharania -Getting started in media at 17 -Current narratives about reporters -Breaking the Luka-AD trade -Doc Riversâ snide remarks -LeBronâs future -Relationship with Woj Apple:
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ESPN's Shams Charania
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · April 16 · 1h 28m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235?i=1000761771896
14 days ago
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Looking at Where Dianna Russini Could Land Next: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Looking at Where Dianna Russini Could Land Next
Despite recent controversy, there will be opportunities for the NFL reporter.
https://www.si.com/media/looking-at-where-dianna-russini-could-land-next
16 days ago
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Mike Breen calls out NBA for shutting out local broadcasts in playoffs as league gears up for streaming-heavy postseason: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Mike Breen Expresses Displeasure With NBA Playoffs TV Change
As part of the NBAâs new media deals, local broadcasters are completely shut out of postseason games.
https://www.si.com/media/mike-breen-expresses-displeasure-with-nba-playoffs-tv-change
18 days ago
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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: - NBCâs NBA-MLB strategy - Jason Kelce at the Masters - MLB blackouts - Yankee Stadium music/noise - Sports helped/hurt by streaming - Dianna Russini fallout
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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: NBCâs Sports Strategy, Jason Kelce at the Masters and More
NBC had different approaches for its NBA and MLB telecasts.
https://www.si.com/media/traina-thoughts-mailbag-nbc-sports-strategy-jason-kelce-at-the-masters-and-more
21 days ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Adam Schein. - Hosting two live shows a day - Inside scoop on doing CBS NFL updates - Daily coffee intake - Takes on Wemby, Lakers, Yankees and more
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Talk-show host, Adam Schein
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · April 9 · 1h 16m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235?i=1000760425392
22 days ago
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Scott Van Pelt Says Heâs Not Moving to 5 p.m., plus a suggestion for ESPN on how to fill that timeslot: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Scott Van Pelt Says Heâs Not Moving to 5 p.m.
Hereâs what ESPN should do with the old âAround the Hornâ time slot now that Scott Van Pelt isnât a candidate.
https://www.si.com/media/scott-van-pelt-espn-5pm-time-slot-update
23 days ago
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Must-See: LeBron, Anthony Davis Pull Off High-Level Prank on Draymond Green: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Must-See: LeBron, Anthony Davis Pull Off High-Level Prank on Draymond Green
âI will f--- you up!â The Warriors star was on the brink of losing it as the former Lakers teammates pulled the strings.
https://www.si.com/media/must-see-lebron-anthony-davis-pull-off-high-level-prank-on-draymond-green
24 days ago
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Elle Duncan rips critics of Netflixâs awful presentation of Opening Night, says MLB on Netflix isnât for baseball purists, but for baseball curious people: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Elle Duncan on Netflixâs Opening Night MLB Game: âThis Was Not for Baseball Puristsâ
The host blasted critics of the streamerâs Yankees-Giants season opener, and made it clear sports fans arenât a priority for the service.
http://www.si.com/media/elle-duncan-netflix-mlb-opening-night-broadcast-criticism
28 days ago
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I spoke to Ian Eagle this morning, who revealed that 1) he couldnât sleep after calling the UConn-Duke game; 2) why he wasnât part of the viral video with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill.
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Ian Eagle Shares a Tremendous Nugget on Viral Video From UConn-Duke Ending
The CBS play-by-play voice explains why he wasnât part of the clip with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill.
https://www.si.com/media/ian-eagle-uconn-duke-buzzer-beater
about 1 month ago
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Breaking Down the Incredible Video of CBS Announcers Reacting to UConnâs Game-Winner: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Breaking Down the Incredible Video of CBS Announcers Reacting to UConnâs Game-Winner
Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill delivered an all-time great March Madness moment.
http://www.si.com/media/breaking-down-the-incredible-video-of-cbs-announcers-reacting-to-uconn-game-winner
about 1 month ago
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NBC Got Almost Everything Right in Its Return to Major League Baseball: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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NBC Got Almost Everything Right in Its Return to Major League Baseball
In a doubleheader on Thursday, all NBC did was take care of the baseball fan.
https://www.si.com/media/nbc-major-league-baseball-broadcast-review
about 1 month ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with NBCâs Jason Benetti -Odd Wiki page entry -Last-minute call to fill in on NCAA Tournament -Hopes for Sunday Night Baseball -Working with rotating analysts -Pranked by Bill Raftery Apple:
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YouTube:
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NBC's Jason Benetti
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · March 26 · 1h 13m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235?i=1000757453266
about 1 month ago
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Netflixâs Opening Night Yankees-Giants Broadcast Was a Complete and Total Embarrassment.
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Netflixâs Opening Night Yankees-Giants Broadcast Was a Complete and Total Embarrassment
It was crystal clear that Netflix had no interest in catering to baseball fans during its first MLB telecast.
https://www.si.com/media/netflix-opening-night-yankees-giants-broadcast-review
about 1 month ago
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It Seems Everyone Is Watching Sports These Days: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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It Seems EVERYONE Is Watching Sports These Days
Leagues and networks have seen significant increases in ratings across the board.
https://www.si.com/media/sports-television-ratings-increase-nielsen-numbers-change
about 1 month ago
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Voice of the Mets, Gary Cohen, on Postseason Shutout: âIt Never Stops Being Painfulâ: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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MLB Play-by-Play Broadcaster on Postseason Shutout: âIt Never Stops Being Painfulâ
SNYâs Gary Cohen reveals the worst part of his job as the television voice of the Mets.
http://www.si.com/media/mets-gary-cohen-postseason-announcing-interview
about 1 month ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, Keith Hernandez. - Philosophy on using analytics during game - Being critical of the Mets - Worst part of the job for local announcers - Seinfeld residuals - Keithâs recent run in with Jerry
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Mets Broadcasters Gary Cohen, Ron Darling & Keith Hernandez
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · March 24 · 42m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235?i=1000756952068
about 1 month ago
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Awesome. Just awesome.
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High Pointâs Student Radio Team Gave Us an All-Time Great Tournament Moment
The video of Jimmy Rosselli and Griffin Wright calling their teamâs upset win against Wisconsin is a must-see.
https://www.si.com/media/high-point-basketball-student-radio-call-wisconsin-upset
about 1 month ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with @John_Fanta - Leaving Fox for NBC - Using social media to build career - Broadcasting goals - Tournament/bracket talk - Tremendous Bill Raftery stories - Mind-blowing fact about his viral St. Johnâs-UConn video Apple:
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YouTube:
bit.ly/4svhtBt
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College Basketball Broadcaster, John Fanta
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · March 19 · 1h 38m
https://bit.ly/4lDSd9D
about 1 month ago
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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: - NFL vs. MLB as national pastime - Streaming = fragmentation - Nantz-Romo vs. Eagle-Watt - Yankees-Aaron Judge - Importance of broadcasters - Getting into sports media - The moment Curb hooked me
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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: NFL vs. MLB; Streamingâs Impact; Broadcaster Questions
When did the NFL surpass MLB as the national pastime?
https://www.si.com/media/traina-thoughts-mailbag-nfl-vs-mlb-broadcaster-questions
about 1 month ago
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The Charles Barkley-Dick Vitale Pairing Was Entertaining and Enjoyable: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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The Charles Barkley-Dick Vitale Pairing Was Entertaining and Enjoyable
A First Four game basically turned into a podcast with two sports broadcasting legends.
https://www.si.com/media/charles-barkley-dick-vitale-first-four-broadcast-review
about 1 month ago
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WBC Succeeded in Generating Constant Conversation Around Baseball: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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WBC Succeeded in Generating Constant Conversation Around Baseball
As the World Baseball Classic comes to a close, MLB goes into its season with some buzz.
https://www.si.com/media/wbc-succeeded-in-generating-constant-conversation-around-baseball
about 1 month ago
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The Reason the Menâs NCAA Tournament Remains a Perfect Television Event: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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The Reason the Menâs NCAA Tournament Remains a Perfect Television Event
Somehow, streaming services havenât yet gotten their claws in one of the biggest sports events of the year.
https://www.si.com/media/the-reason-the-mens-ncaa-tournament-remains-a-perfect-television-event
about 2 months ago
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Dispelling Arguments Against the NFL Playing a Game on Thanksgiving Eve: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Dispelling One Argument Against the NFL Playing a Game on Thanksgiving Eve
There arenât many arguments to be made against the league creating a new broadcast window.
https://www.si.com/media/dispelling-one-argument-against-the-nfl-playing-a-game-on-thanksgiving-eve
about 2 months ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with @richarddeitsch - NBCâs plan for Sunday Night Baseball - Fox needs a No. 2 CFB play-by-play person - The power of Pat McAfee - Nate Burleson to work NCAA Tournament - ESPN takes over NFL Network April 1
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Richard Deitsch on Sports Media News
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · March 12 · 1h 24m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235?i=1000754810065
about 2 months ago
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What was up with MLB pulling the Mark DeRosa interview and then reposting it?: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Thereâs Another Wild Layer to the Mark DeRosa Interview Fiasco
MLB pulled the embarrassing video from its website only to later repost it.
https://www.si.com/media/mark-derosa-interview-fiasco-mlb-video
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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ESPN and Pat McAfee Were Big Free Agency Winners: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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ESPN and Pat McAfee Were Big Free Agency Winners
âThe Pat McAfee Showâ hit all the right notes in covering the NFL signing frenzy.
https://www.si.com/media/espn-and-pat-mcafee-were-big-free-agency-winners
about 2 months ago
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New SI MEDIA PODCAST w CNBCâs Alex Sherman - What does Paramount-WBD deal mean for sports fans - NFLâs impending impact on other rights deals - FCC looking into sports/streaming - What is up with Kalshi/Polymarket
bit.ly/4bsGebe
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CNBC Media & Sports Reporter, Alex Sherman
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · March 5 · 1h 9m
https://bit.ly/4bsGebe
about 2 months ago
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The NFL Is Missing Out on a Massive Free-Agency Content Opportunity: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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NFL Missing Out on Massive Free Agency Content Opportunity
ESPN, NFL Network and fans would benefit from a prime-time show showcasing the opening of the free-agent signing period.
https://www.si.com/media/nfl-free-agent-show-espn-time
about 2 months ago
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Aaron Rodgers Gave a Virtuoso Performance on âThe Pat McAfee Showâ: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Aaron Rodgers Gave a Virtuoso Performance on âThe Pat McAfee Showâ
The quarterback who doesnât want attention said a bunch of things to draw attention on the biggest sports show.
https://www.si.com/media/aaron-rodgers-gave-a-virtuoso-performance-on-the-pat-mcafee-show
about 2 months ago
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NBC whiffs by not hiring a full-time analyst for âSunday Night Baseballâ: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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NBC Passes on Hiring Full-Time Analyst for âSunday Night Baseballâ
Play-by-player Jason Benetti will work with local analysts every week.
https://www.si.com/media/nbc-passes-on-hiring-full-time-analyst-for-sunday-night-baseball
about 2 months ago
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Is Luke Kornet Right to Call Out the Hawks for Their Strip Club Promotion?: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Is Luke Kornet Right to Call Out the Hawks for Their Controversial Promotion?
The Spurs center penned a blog post asking Atlanta to cancel its upcoming âMagic City Mondayâ night.
https://www.si.com/media/luke-kornet-blog-post-hawks-magic-city-night
about 2 months ago
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Charles Barkley on the NFL Today. BizNasty covering The Masters. J.J. Watt calling NHL. Dream booking the new CBS-Warner Brothers Discover sports portfolio.
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Dream Booking the CBS-Turner Sports Sports Media Crossover Possibilities
Charles Barkley on the âNFL Today?â J.J. Watt on NHL coverage? Paramountâs purchase of Warner Brothers Discovery creates potential for fun broadcasting moves.
https://www.si.com/media/dream-booking-cbs-turner-sports-media-crossover-possibilities
2 months ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with Puckâs John Ourand. - NFL to renegotiate media deals late summer - Could CBS or Fox lose a Sunday package - Will we see more playoff games on streaming - How many NFL games will streamers get - ESPNâs purchase of NFL Network
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Puck's John Ourand on NFL's Media Rights Future
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · February 26 · 1h 16m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/si-media-with-jimmy-traina/id997819235?i=1000751719735
2 months ago
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Weâve Gotten a Preview of MLBâs New ABS System and It Wasnât Pretty: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Weâve Gotten a Preview of MLBâs New ABS System And It Wasnât Pretty
A spring training game spells disaster for the home plate umpire as teams win five straight challenges.
https://www.si.com/media/mlb-abs-system-umpire-miss-calls
2 months ago
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Jay Bilas is a breath of fresh air: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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ESPNâs Jay Bilas Unloads On Coaches Over Poor Press Conference Behavior
The college basketball analyst doesnât understand why head coaches donât understand the concept of talking after a game.
https://www.si.com/media/espn-jay-bilas-unloads-on-coaches-over-poor-press-conference-behavior
2 months ago
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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: - NFL, MLB broadcast changes are coming - ESPNâs Super Bowl promotion - Best postgame show - If I was commissioner of wrestling - What would I change about sports media - Watching preseason MLB - Sandwiches/heroes - Much more
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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: NFL, MLB Could Soon See Significant Broadcast Changes
Readers had questions about what will happen when the NFL and Major League Baseball sign new rights deals in the near future.
https://www.si.com/media/traina-thoughts-nfl-broadcasts-mlb-future-streaming
2 months ago
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New Report Says Itâs Likely Streamers Will Get Five-Game NFL Packages: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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New Report Says Itâs Likely Streamers Will Get Five-Game NFL Packages
Amazon, YouTube and Netflix are in line to become big players in the football broadcasting world.
https://www.si.com/media/nfl-streaming-packages-new-rights-deals
2 months ago
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After Slow Start, âInside the NBAâ Is Ready to Become a Staple Again
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After Slow Start, âInside the NBAâ Is Ready to Become a Staple Again
Ernie, Chuck, Kenny and Shaq are about to assume a much heavier workload for the second half of the season.
https://www.si.com/media/espn-inside-the-nba-broadcast-schedule-frequency
2 months ago
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Brand new SI MEDIA PODCAST with âŠAwful Announcingâs â© owner & editor, Ben Koo. â© - The history of AA - His day-to-day work - AAâs philosophy on what to post - Amplifying awful/fake takes - AAâs relationship with networks - Not being respected
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Awful Announcing owner, Ben Koo
Podcast Episode · SI Media With Jimmy Traina · 02/19/2026 · 1h 19m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awful-announcing-owner-ben-koo/id997819235?i=1000750459030
2 months ago
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Adam Silver said some really weird things about A.I. and streaming this weekend: TRAINA THOUGHTS
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Adam Silver: AI Will Give Us âMost Significant Changeâ in Presentation of Sports
The NBA commissioner made some head-scratching comments about artificial intelligence and streaming ratings.
https://www.si.com/media/adam-silver-ai-will-give-us-most-significant-change-in-presentation-of-sports
2 months ago
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