Sports Illustrated Media Podcast

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Welcome to the SI Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch. In this podcast, which will be published weekly, Deitsch will interview members of the sports media about their work, and interesting people about the sports media. Follow Richard at http://twitter.com/richarddeitsch.

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Episode 261 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with SI.com legal analyst, Michael McCann, about many of the latest stories dominating the sports landscape. McCann shares his legal expertise on the NBA/China/Hong Kong controversy and what it ...

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10.16.2019 SI Legal Analyst, Michael McCann Episode 261 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with SI.com legal analyst, Michael McCann, about many of the latest stories dominating the sports landscape. McCann shares his legal expertise on the NBA/China/Hong Kong controversy and what it ...
10.10.2019 Michael Mulvihill and Conrad Thompson Episode 260 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a pair of interviews. First up is Michael Mulvihill, FOX Sports Executive Vice President and Head of Strategy. Mulvihill is FOX's ratings guru and he discussed why the NFL and its ...
10.02.2019 WWE's Triple H Episode 259 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Paul Levesque, aka, Triple H. The WWE EVP of Talent, Live Events and Creative, discusses the company's TV changes, how they got The Rock to come back for ...
09.25.2019 Matthew Berry and John Ourand Episode 257 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is "Sports Business Journal" media reporter, John Ourand. Ourand and host Jimmy Traina discuss the reasons for an increase in ratings for NFL pregame shows, the return ...
09.18.2019 Troy Aikman Episode 256 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Troy Aikman. FOX's lead NFL analyst talks about the league's major officiating problem (he called it 'nauseating'), working with Joe Buck for nearly 20 years, how he's adjusted ...
09.11.2019 Ryen Russillo Episode 255 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Ryen Russillo. The Ringer’s newest hire talks about leaving ESPN to join Bill Simmons’ company, why he had to make the move and not being appreciated for his ...
09.03.2019 Rich Eisen and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo Episode 254 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is NFL Network host, Rich Eisen, who talks about the stunning Andrew Luck retirement, the crowded NFL pregame show arena, how to interview someone you don't want ...
08.28.2019 Peter King, Bob Ley, Ann Killion, Dave Sims Sports Illustrated's Jacob Feldman fills in for Jimmy Traina by hosting a roundtable discussion with Peter King, Bob Ley, Ann Killion and Dave Sims at the National Sports Media Awards ceremony about their careers and the state of sports media. ...
08.21.2019 ESPN's Chris Fowler Episode 252 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN's Chris Fowler. The versatile broadcaster talks about calling all four tennis majors for ESPN, what makes the U.S Open special and why tennis has problems despite this ...
08.15.2019 Jim Miller Episode 251 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with author, journalist and podcast host, Jim Miller. During the episode, Miller and host Jimmy Traina discuss Ed Werder getting re-hired by ESPN, fallout from the Dan Le Batard ...
08.07.2019 Stone Cold Steve Austin Episode 240 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with WWE legend, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The man known as the Texas Rattlesnake talks about hosting his new interview, show, "Straight Up Steve Austin,' getting mani/pedis, his love of ...
07.31.2019 John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman, plus ‘Hard Knocks’ executive producer, Ken Rodgers Episode 239 features two interviews. First up, the radio voices of the New York Yankees, John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman join the show to talk about their long runs with the Yankees, their popularity with Bombers fans, their 'Ma and ...
07.23.2019 Andrew Marchand on Dan Le Batard vs. ESPN On episode 238 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, New York Post sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, joins the show to talk about the controversy surrounding ESPN's Dan Le Batard, who blasted his own network and President Donald Trump on ...
07.17.2019 John Ourand on the NFL's broadcasting future Episode 238 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with "Sports Business Journal's" John Ourand. The sports media reporter discusses the NFL's broadcasting future, when he expects the league to end DirecTV's exclusive hold on the "Sunday Ticket," why ...
07.10.2019 ESPN NBA Reporter Ramona Shelburne Episode 237 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The senior NBA writer talks about what it’s like to cover and report on free agency, how careful reporters need to be about sourcing, why there ...
07.03.2019 Joe Buck Episode 236 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with FOX Sports’ Joe Buck. The play-by-play man talked about calling the Yankees-Red Sox series in London, what he’d like to see MLB do to add excitement to the All-Star ...
06.25.2019 Seth Rollins, Jason Barrett Episode 235 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins, who had pulled no punches addressing critics of the company’s current product, including his good friend Dean Ambrose. Rollins also opened up about ...
06.19.2019 Scott Van Pelt Episode 234 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt. The “SportsCenter” host talks about what it’s like doing live shows immediately following the NBA Finals, how much of a rush he still gets ...
06.12.2019 Greg Wyshynski, Rich O’Malley Episode 233 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with ESPN NHL Senior Writer, Greg Wyshynski. Greg talks about joining ESPN two years ago after a very lengthy career running Yahoo’s “Puck Daddy” blog, ...
06.05.2019 Darren Rovell and Andrew Marchand Episode 232 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with Action Network Senior Executive Producer, Darren Rovell and New York Post sports media columnist, Andrew Marchand. Rovell discusses the blowback he got from spoiling the end of James Holzhauer’s ...
05.31.2019 Washington Post Sports Media Reporter, Ben Strauss Episode 231 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with “Washington Post’ sports media reporter, Ben Strauss. During the podcast, Strauss and host Jimmy Traina discuss the recent sale of Sports Illustrated to Authentic Brands Group, the increasing ...
05.22.2019 Chris Long and Grant Wahl Episode 230 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with newly retired NFL star, Chris Long and a chat with SI senior writer, Grant Wahl.Long discusses his love for ‘Game of Thrones, recapping each episode for SI.com during ...
05.15.2019 Chad Finn and Bryan Curtis Episode 229 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is Boston Globe sports media columnist, Chad Finn. He discusses a variety of topics with host Jimmy Traina, including NBA playoff ratings, what ESPN should do about ...
05.08.2019 NBA broadcaster, Mike Breen Episode 228 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN’s lead NBA play-by-play man, Mike Breen. The veteran broadcaster talks about what his season is like calling national games for ESPN and local games for the Knicks. ...
05.01.2019 Ian Rapoport Episode 227 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with NFL Network Insider, Ian Rapoport. The information man talks about his relationship with Adam Schefter, the scoop he missed out on that irritates him the most, all the ...
04.25.2019 Jim Nantz Episode 226 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Jim Nantz of CBS Sports. So far in 2019, the veteran play-by-play man has called an epic AFC title game between the Patriots and Chiefs, one of the ...
04.17.2019 Ben Strauss and Andrew Marchand Episode 225 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with two sports media reporters. First up is Ben Strauss of the “Washington Post.” Then, Andrew Marchand of the "New York Post" joins the show.Strauss discusses CBS’ Masters coverage and ...
04.10.2019 Ray Ratto + MLB Network's Robert Flores and Lauren Shehadi Episode 224 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is a conversation with columnist, Ray Ratto. Following Ratto, MLB Network’s Lauren Shehadi and Robert Flores join the podcast. Ratto talks about being laid off from his ...
04.03.2019 Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks and ‘Wrestling Observer” publisher, Dave Meltzer Episode 223 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with Bleacher Report host, Taylor Rooks and Wrestling Observer publisher and found, Dave Meltzer. Rooks talks about her new Web interview show, "Take It There with Taylor Rooks,” what it’s ...
03.27.2019 Darren Rovell of the Action Network Episode 222 of the “Sports Illustrated Media Podcast” features an interview with Darren Rovell, Senior Executive Producer for the Action Network. Rovell talks about whether it was difficult to leave ESPN for the Action Network, the challenges of working for ...
03.20.2019 Bill Raftery - CBS/Turner college basketball analyst Episode 221 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with legendary CBS/Turner college basketball analyst, Bill Raftery. The man who has been calling college hoops for 33 years talked about his various catchphrases, the challenges with calling the NCAA ...
03.14.2019 Andrew Marchand and Roman Reigns Episode 220 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with “New York Post” sports columnist, Andrew Marchand, and WWE superstar Roman Reigns. Marchand and host Jimmy Traina discuss FOX’s new college football pregame show, featuring Urban Meyer, Stephen ...
03.06.2019 Jim Miller Episode 219 features an interview with journalist, author and podcast host, Jim Miller. The man who literally wrote the book on ESPN talks about ESPN being blindsided by Jason Witten’s departure, what ESPN’s plan is for the "Monday Night Football" ...
02.27.2019 Jon Weiner, aka Stugotz Episode 218 features an interview with Jon Weiner, aka Stugotz from ESPN's “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.” The radio host and new podcast host (“Stupodity”) gives the backstory on his nickname, talks about how he linked up with ...
02.20.2019 “BizNasty” Paul Bissionnette Episode 217 of the Sports Illlustrated media podcast features an interview with Paul “BizNasty” Bissonnette about his transition from hockey player/Twitter icon to sports media star. The man known as “Biz,” talks about juggling his job as a host on ...
02.13.2019 John Ourand Episode 216 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina features an interview with "Sports Business Journal" reporter John Ourand about all the latest sports media news. Topics include Bob Costas' revealing interview with "E:60" about his controversial ...
02.04.2019 Adnan Virk firing plus a recap of CBS’ Super Bowl LIII telecast Episode 215 features an interview with New York Post sports reporter Andrew Marchand, who broke the story about ESPN firing personality, Adnan Virk. Marchand shares all the details behind the surprising incident and explains how it all went down, what ...
01.28.2019 Steve Carell & Brent Musburger Episode 214 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with actor Steve Carell, who talks about “The Office” and more. The man who played Michael Scott shares secrets about the “Basketball” episode, talks about what it was like ...
01.23.2019 Sports Media Columnist Andrew Marchand & Rolling Stone’s Alan Sepinwall Episode 213 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two conversations. First up, New York Post sports media columnist and reporter, Andrew Marchand joins the show to talk about Tony Romo’s call of the AFC Championship, the big payday that ...
01.16.2019 Life Philosophy & Broadcasting with Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton Episode 212 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN college basketball analyst Bill Walton. The self-proclaimed Dead Head drops life philosophy, discusses his broadcasting career, talks about being pain-free after contemplating suicide because of back issues ...
01.09.2019 FOX's Joe Buck joins & Jim Ross looks back on the life of Mean Gene Okerlund Episode 211 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with FOX’s Joe Buck and legendary WWE announcer,Jim Ross. Buck talks about the fallout from botching Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s name, how his year went calling two games each week, why Troy ...
01.02.2019 "The Office" Roundtable with Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone and former MLB Pitcher Dan Haren Episode 210 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a roundtable discussion about "The Office." Rolling Stone chief TV critic, Alan Sepinwall and former MLB pitcher and "Office" superfan, Dan Haren, join Jimmy to talk about the popular show. In ...
12.24.2018 2018's Best Sports Movies, TV Shows, and More Jimmy's taking the week off for the holidays, so Sports Illustrated podcast producer Harry Swartout gathered up the SI team to recommend their favorite movies, tv shows, books and more from 2018. Television Recommendations 0:00-28:00 Best of the Rest Recommendations ...
12.19.2018 The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and Jimmy takes your phone calls Episode 208 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and a segment dedicated to listener phone calls. Curtis talks about his recent piece on FOX outbidding CBS for the rights to the NFL ...
12.12.2018 2018 Year In Review Episode 207 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast is a Year-In-Review episode featuring John Ourand from “Sports Business Journal” and Andrew Marchand of the “New York Post.” The roundtable discussion covers the Biggest Sports Media Story of 2018, the Best ...
12.05.2018 Bill Burr Episode 206 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with comedian Bill Burr. The conversation covers everything from sports to comedy to current events. Burr details what it it’s like to be a comedian in this hyper politically correct ...
11.28.2018 Blake Griffin on comedy, social media and playing in Detroit Episode 205 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with Blake Griffin. The NBA star talks about being a media mogul and balancing his on-court life with his off-court projects. He also discusses his trade to Detroit and whether ...
11.21.2018 The Athletic college football writer Stewart Mandel on the state of the sports media business, working for a subscription website and exchanging MySpace messages with The Office’s Jenna Fischer Episode 204 of the Sports Illustrated Podcast features an interview with Stewart Mandel, formerly of SI.com and FOX Sports and current Editor-In-Chief for The Athletic’s college football coverage. The longtime writer discusses what it’s like to work for a subscription ...
11.14.2018 Ian Eagle shares Bill Raftery stories, talks Marv Albert and more Episode 203 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Ian Eagle of CBS Sports and Turner Sports. The versatile broadcaster shares some hilarious Bill Raftery stories, talks about his longevity behind the microphone, discusses whether doing Nets ...
11.08.2018 What do the Cowboys do with Jason Garrett? Rams vs. Chiefs, Browns are gonna Brown and Remembering Dr. Z with Peter Schrager of FOX Sports & Good Morning Football on NFL Network Episode 202 of the Sports Illustrated Sports Media Podcast features a conversation about football and sports media with the NFL Network’s Peter Schrager. The “Good Morning Football” host, who also works for FOX on Sundays, talks about how he navigates ...

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