SI Media With Jimmy Traina

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 “Spittin Chiclets” with his job as Coyotes radio analyst. Biz offers advice for all athletes on making the transition to sports media after retirement, discusses the best and worst parts of podcasting, reveals how he preps for his jobs and explained why authenticity is key. We also we treated to some classic BizNasty stories, talked about Don Cherry’s rant about celebrations and much more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 exit from NBC and the network pulling him off coverage for the 2018 Super Bowl, the AAF debut rating on CBS and the network beating ABC, which aired an NBA game at the same time, the fallout from ESPN firing Adnan Virk, the success of ESPN+, the NFL's Thanksgiving schedule and why the league is expected to opt for Bears vs. Packers on Opening Night instead a game featuring the defending-champion Patriots and much more. In addition, Jimmy and John answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Virk’s biggest mistake was, why ESPN took such drastic action. Marchand and host Jimmy Traina also discuss CBS’ telecast of Super Bowl LIII and go through the highs and lows from Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 to film the fire drill scene in “Stress Relief” and explains his thought process in writing the “Casino Night episode. Following Carell, the legendary Brent Musburger joins the podcast to talk about Super Bowl betting, prop bets, the scene in Vegas and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 awaits him and potential suitors. We also discuss how LeBron moving out West has hurt the NBA ratings, ESPN’s big UFC day and more. Following Marchand, Rolling Stone chief TV critic, Alan Sepinwall calls in to talk about his new book, “The Sopranos Sessions” and all things Sopranos as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 and waxes poetic about the Grateful Dead and reveals why he doesn’t like being interviewed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Aikman has improved as an analyst, why people have been unfair to Jason Witten, the best call of his career and much more.  Ross discusses the career of Mean Gene Okerlund, the heyday of wrestling announcers, Vince McMahon’s influence on broadcasters and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 addition to discussing best episodes, worst characters, favorite one-liners, top opening scenes and more, Sepinwall also shares some inside details on the post-Steve Carrell years and what could've made Seasons 8 and 9 better.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 28:00-58:00 Movie Recommendations 58:00-1:26:00 Book Recommendations 1:26:00-1:47:00 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 package in 1993. The piece is filled with anecdotes about John Madden, Terry Bradshaw, Pat Summerall, Jimmy Johnson and many more. Curtis expands on those nuggets and shares his thoughts on just how monumental a shift FOX caused by getting in business with the NFL. Following Curtis' appearance, we opened up the phones to the SI listeners and answered a wide rang of questions about sports media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy