Episode 411 of the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" hosted by Jimmy Traina features a conversation with longtime radio host, Chris Russo.

The man known as "Mad Dog" talks about his upcoming introduction into the Radio Hall of Fame and what it means to him, the career renaissance he has enjoyed over the past year thanks to his weekly appearances on "First Take," some of the ups and downs he's experienced while doing the debate show anchored by Stephen A. Smith and what his role is on the show.

Russo also reveals what happened after he revealed his "First Take" salary during an interview with Howard Stern and discusses his "First Take" future.

In addition, Russo weighs in recent sports headlines including the broadcasts of the MLB playoffs, the NFL's "Thursday Night Football" problem, Jim Irsay calling out Daniel Snyder and Tom Brady's current problems. Other topics covered include the Mount Rushmore of TV shows, Bruce Springsteen and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Hall of Famer Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

Every week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personalities, celebrities, and anybody else interested in sports or media. Plus, get a window into the storylines Jimmy is following closest in the weekly Traina Thoughts segment.

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Episode 496 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with TNT lead NBA play-by-play man, Kevin Harlan.

Harlan talks about calling the Mavericks-Timberwolves Western Conference Finals, the transition from being in a two-man booth to a three-man booth for the postseason and why a three-man booth is more difficult for the NBA than college basketball.

Harlan also shares his thoughts on the possibility of Turner Sports losing the NBA and what that means for his future.

Other topics covered with Harlan include his viral playoff moment with Denver's Jamal Murray, how he evaluates his radio call of Mercole Hardman's Super Bowl winning touchdown against the Niners, whether any executives have ever tried to change his style, the notes his gets about his NFL broadcasts from CBS and much more.

Following Harlan, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Jimmy's betting disaster regarding Caitlin Clark, Peacock's new series on the 1990 New York Yankees, the scam that is the secondary-ticket market, the use of the word legend" and another ridiculous restaurant experience for Jimmy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TNT's Kevin Harlan

Episode 495 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, who has a major role in putting together the season schedule.
North talks about the challenges in putting together the 2024 schedule, why the league decided to play on Christmas Day, which takes place on a Wednesday, how the Christmas games affected the rest of the schedule, who will produce and broadcast the two Christmas games on Netflix, why the NFL went all in on the Texans, whether the Chiefs have replaced the Cowboys as America's team, how flex scheduling will work, why there won't be a national doubleheader in Week 1 and much more.

Following North, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Aaron Rodgers' eye-opening admission, Tom Brady's back pedal on his Netflix roast and a shady move by a restaurant. Jimmy also reads recent Apple reviews for the "SI Media Podcast." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning + Traina Thoughts

Episode 494 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Katie Nolan.

Nolan, who is a lifelong Patriots fans, breaks down all aspects of the "Tom Brady Roast" on Netflix. Who were the best roasters, who were the worst roasters, what made her cringe, what was wrong with Ben Affleck, why was Bill Belichick so enjoyable, why was Kim Kardashian there, why was it so long and much, much more.

Nolan also talks about where her career is at, why she didn't join Dan Le Batard's Meadowlark Media when she was offered a job there, what she's looking for in sports media, her appearance on "Celebrity Jeopardy!" and more.

Following Nolan, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include more on the Tom Brady roast, the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef, the Kentucky Derby, Netflx possibly airing Christmas Day NFL games and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Nolan on the Tom Brady Roast, Celebrity Jeopardy & more

Episode 493 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Puck senior correspondent, John Ourand, about all the latest sports media news.

Ourand breaks down the latest reports regarding the NBA's upcoming television deals and where things stand between the league and ESPN, TNT, NBC and Amazon. Ourand also shares thoughts on how the new TV deals would impact the future of the "Inside the NBA" crew of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal.


Ourand also discusses the changes at CBS' NFL Today with Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms out and Matt Ryan in, whether the NFL Draft would ever move to a Wednesday-Thursday-Friday schedule instead of Thursday-Friday-Saturday, the status of the "Marchand & Ourand Podcast and more.


Following Ourand, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include an NFL Draft shocker, a blow to an MLB superstar, Dave & Busters allowing gambling, Jerry Seinfeld turning 70 and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Ourand on the NBA's TV Future

Episode 492 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the newly retired John Sterling.
Sterling, who was the radio voice of the Yankees for 36 seasons before stepping away from the job in mid-April, talks about his decision to retire now and clarifies reports on his health. He also addresses the social media backlash the Yankees faced after giving him an 83-inch television as a retirement gift.
Sterling also shares the advice he'd give the person who succeeds him as the Yankees radio play-by-play person, shares this thoughts on his "streak" of calling 5,060 straight games and remembers his time as a sports-talk radio host.
Sterling also reveals the one Yankees player who asked him to change his famous home run call and talks about the role Mike and the Mad Dog played in helping the home run calls become a thing.
Following Sterling, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the NFL Draft, Aaron Boone's ridiculous ejection, the upcoming unedited "Roast of Tom Brady" on Netflix, Taylor Swift's new album and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Hall of Famer Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

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