SI 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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A Conversation with Kyle Br...

04.01.2020

Episode 293 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a conversation with "Good Morning Football" host, Kyle Brandt. How would Kyle feel about NFL games with no fans in the stands? Should Tom Brady have stayed a Patriot for his ...

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04.01.2020 A Conversation with Kyle Brandt Episode 293 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features a conversation with "Good Morning Football" host, Kyle Brandt. How would Kyle feel about NFL games with no fans in the stands? Should Tom Brady have stayed a Patriot for his ...
03.25.2020 James Andrew Miller on NFL Broadcast Negotiations Episode 292 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with James Andrew Miller. The author, reporter and podcast host talks about what could be in store CBS and Disney during contract negotiations with the NFL, why CBS needed to ...
03.18.2020 John Ourand on Sports Networks without Games Episode 291 of the Sports Media Podcast features an interview with Sports Business Journal media reporter, John Ourand. Ourand talks about how sports networks will handle the next few months without games, what we'd like to see from ESPN during ...
03.12.2020 Ben Strauss Episode 290 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Washington Post sports media reporter Ben Strauss. Topics include the impact coronavirus has had on sports, the Al Michaels-Peyton Manning dream booth for ESPN, where ESPN goes from ...
03.04.2020 Rachel Nichols Episode 289 of the SI Media Podcast features with Rachel Nichols of ESPN. Nichols talks about balancing the various hats she wears as host of “The Jump,” her philosophy for interviewing NBA players, whether there are any comparisons to be ...
03.02.2020 Andrew Marchand on Tony Romo Contract Episode 288 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with "New York Post" sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, who broke the news that Tony Romo re-signed with CBS for $17 million per year. This podcast goes in-depth on ...
02.26.2020 Tom Verducci Episode 277 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with longtime Sports Illustrated baseball writer, Tom Verducci. Verducci explains why the Astros controversy will not go away and linger all season long, talks about all the benefits of ...
02.19.2020 Mitchell Schwartz + ‘Don’t F—- With Cats Episode 276 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz. The offensive lineman discusses his dominant season in which he gave up no sacks, Super Bowl stories, leaving the Browns ...
02.12.2020 Dan Orlovsky and Andrew Marchand Episode 275 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is ESPN football analyst, Dan Orlovsky. The former NFL QB talks about NFL teams having interest in him for coaching positions, what he tries to do for ...
02.05.2020 Bryan Curtis of The Ringer Episode 274 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Bryan Curtis, Editor-at-Large with the Ringer. Curtis, who covers media, talks about the ratings for Super Bowl LIV, Joe Buck and the halftime show. Curtis also discusses a ...
01.27.2020 Kevin Harlan Episode 273 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Kevin Harlan. The veteran play-by-play will call Super Bowl LIV for Westwood One radio. He also has the call of the Lakers' first game after the tragic death ...
01.22.2020 Brent Musburger and Chris Long Episode 272 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up is the legendary Brent Musburger to discuss all things Super Bowl betting. How should we view the Niners? What is the action in Vegas looking like? Which ...
01.15.2020 Curt Menefee Episode 271 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with "FOX NFL Sunday" host, Curt Menefee. With FOX airing the Super Bowl this season, Menfee talks about the challenges of doing an extra long pregame show and whether ...
01.09.2020 Jim Miller on the future of MNF Episode 270 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with reporter/author, Jim Miller. Miller talks about the future of "Monday Night Football," what ESPN's mindset is regarding the booth of Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland, how Tony Romo ...
12.30.2019 Worst kinda of tweets + Jimmy’s dad In the final Sports Illustrated Media Podcast of 2019, host Jimmy Traina looks back at some of the best guests and moments from the past year, gives his Top 10 Worst Tweets and chats with his tech-challenged dad. Learn more ...
12.17.2019 Year-In-Review with Andrew Marchand and John Ourand Episode 268 of the SI Media Podcast is a special Year in Review show with "New York Post" sports media columnist Andrew Marchand and "Sports Business Journal" sports media reporter, John Ourand. Along with host, Jimmy Traina, the Marchand and ...
12.11.2019 Kyle Brandt Episode 267 of the SI Media Podcast features a conversation with Kyle Brandt from the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." Brandt talks about the evolution of his popular "Angry Runs" segment, the importance of always being supportive of his fellow ...
12.09.2019 SI’s Jenny Vrentas on 2019 SI Sportsperson of the Year Megan Rapinoe Jimmy tosses this bonus episode to Grant Wahl who talks to SI senior writer Jenny Vrentas about her new Sportsperson of the Year story on Megan Rapinoe—the sports figure who made the most lasting impression of 2019. They talk about ...
12.05.2019 Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio Episode 268 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with Pro Football Talk creator, Mike Florio. Florio talks about how the popular website got started, going from no staffers to five staffers, why he hasn't changed the site's ...
11.26.2019 ESPN's Katie Nolan Episode 267 of the SI Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN's Katie Nolan. Nolan talks about what goes into making her weekly show, "Always Late with Katie Nolan," whether she prefers doing monologues or comedy, why her podcasts run ...
11.20.2019 FOX Sports' Joel Klatt Episode 266 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with FOX Sports' lead college football analyst, Joel Klatt. Klatt discusses why he hates calling blowouts, whether an analyst can get too deep into X's and O's, what it's ...
11.13.2019 Ben Strauss and Sean Grande Episode 265 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with "Washington Post" sports media reporter Ben Strauss and the radio voice of the Boston Celtics, Sean Grande. Strauss and host Jimmy Traina go around the horn on a variety ...
11.06.2019 Kay Adams & Chris Long + Andrew Marchand Episode 264 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features two interviews. First up, Kay Adams and Chris Long, who co-host Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football pregame show, "NFL Next, join the podcast for a free-wheeling conversation on everything from players ...
10.30.2019 Andrew Siciliano and Renee Young Episode 263 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features interviews with Andrew Siciliano and Renee Young. Siciliano talks about his role as NFL RedZone host, understanding that RedZone isn't for everyone, what his typical Sunday is like, how RedZone has ...
10.23.2019 ESPN’s Bomani Jones Episode 262 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with ESPN’s Bomani Jones. The “High Noon” co-host discusses why he being too smart isn’t good television, why he loves radio more than any other form of media, what ...
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 ...

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SI Media Podcast episodes:

A Conversation with Kyle Brandt

James Andrew Miller on NFL Broadcast Negotiations

John Ourand on Sports Networks without Games

Ben Strauss

Rachel Nichols

Andrew Marchand on Tony Romo Contract

Tom Verducci

Mitchell Schwartz + ‘Don’t F—- With Cats

Dan Orlovsky and Andrew Marchand

Bryan Curtis of The Ringer

Kevin Harlan

Brent Musburger and Chris Long

Curt Menefee

Jim Miller on the future of MNF

Worst kinda of tweets + Jimmy’s dad

Year-In-Review with Andrew Marchand and John Ourand

Kyle Brandt

SI’s Jenny Vrentas on 2019 SI Sportsperson of the Year Megan Rapinoe

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio

ESPN's Katie Nolan

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt

Ben Strauss and Sean Grande

Kay Adams & Chris Long + Andrew Marchand

Andrew Siciliano and Renee Young

ESPN’s Bomani Jones

SI Legal Analyst, Michael McCann

Michael Mulvihill and Conrad Thompson

WWE's Triple H

Matthew Berry and John Ourand

Troy Aikman

Ryen Russillo

Rich Eisen and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

Peter King, Bob Ley, Ann Killion, Dave Sims

ESPN's Chris Fowler

Jim Miller

Stone Cold Steve Austin

John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman, plus ‘Hard Knocks’ executive producer, Ken Rodgers

Andrew Marchand on Dan Le Batard vs. ESPN

John Ourand on the NFL's broadcasting future

ESPN NBA Reporter Ramona Shelburne

Joe Buck

Seth Rollins, Jason Barrett

Scott Van Pelt

Greg Wyshynski, Rich O’Malley

Darren Rovell and Andrew Marchand

Washington Post Sports Media Reporter, Ben Strauss

Chris Long and Grant Wahl

Chad Finn and Bryan Curtis

NBA broadcaster, Mike Breen

Ian Rapoport

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