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On Episode 27 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFL

Topics covered include:

- ESPN's Joe Tessitore and CBS's Andrew Catalon giving us the two best calls of the football weekend

- Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt showing everyone how to discuss a player's off-the-field transgressions

- which network has the worst scorebug in all of college football

- props to two college football broadcasting crews

- this week's unbelievable college football schedule

- the NFL's prime-time scheduling mess and possible flex games

- Stevie Van Zandt sends out hilarious tweet after getting frustrated with ESPN's app.

The show closes with Jimmy answering listener questions about Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, the greatest WWE broadcast crew and more.

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Episode 24 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata.

- Ernie Johnson stepping away from “Inside the NBA” after this season and what should happen with the show

- A monster college football Saturday coming up

- Another awful clip from the upcoming John Madden movie starring Nicholas Cage

- The new authorized Larry David biography

- Halloween

- Sal’s colossal blunder with his wife and much more

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Episode 25 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" features a conversation with versatile ESPN play-by-play man, Dave Pasch.

Pasch talks about calling the NFL Network's International games with Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce, leaving the Cardinals after doing their games on radio for 24 years, why radio is easier to do than television and working in three-man booths.

In addition, Pasch reveals whether he's ever felt underappreciated at ESPN, whether he ever came close to leaving ESPN and whether he critiques his own work.

Pasch also goes in depth on working with Bill Walton for so many years.

- What advice did Mike Tirico give Pasch about working with Walton?

- What was it like to watch Walton eat a lit candle on live TV?

- Did Walton ever push things too far?

The interview wraps with Pasch talking about his worse on-air gaffe and the best game he's ever called.

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On Episode 24 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFL

Topics discussed include:

- the massive improvement of Tom Brady, who had his best game as an analyst on Sunday's Packers-Lions game;

- Cris Collinsworth insulting viewers by making a completely absurd comment about Patrick Mahomes;

- Pat McAfee taunting his "College GameDay" haters;

- Sean McDonough outright addressing an over/under on the LSU-Auburn game;

- an up-and-coming college football play-by-play person at Fox;

- a correction and apology to Brian Scalabrine;

- NBC's monster NBA opening night

The show closes with a Mailbag segment in which Jimmy answers listener questions.

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Episode 24 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata.

Topics discussed include:

- the tone deaf and infuriating press conference given by Yankees owner, Hal Steinbrenner;

- the latest developments in the Joe Buck-Troy Aikman situation;

- CBS signing J.J. Watt to a new multi-year deal for its lead NFL analyst job;

- the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup;

- a listener turning a throwaway line from Jimmy into betting advice;

- Montell Jordan performing at the Bills-Raiders game;

- Netflix's new documentaries on Norm Macdonald and Martin Mull,

- Jimmy's frustration with trying to see the new Ali G movie; and

- a surreal headline regarding a man trying to watch a football game

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Episode 22 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features an interview with versatile play-by-play voice, Kenny Albert.

Albert, who calls NHL games for TNT and has called the NFL on Fox since 1994, shares stories about his lengthy career, travel nightmares and his hectic schedule. In addition, Albert talks about:

- The hardest sport to call

- The easiest sport to call

- How he preserves his voice

- All the analysts he's worked with over the years

- The Knicks finally winning an NBA championship

- Why being Marv Albert's son has only been a positive for him throughout his life.

Albert also listens back to his memorable call of Jack Hughes' gold medal-winning goal in the Winter Olympics and reveals if he'd change anything about the call.

The veteran broadcaster also pulls back the curtain on being close friends with the late, great comedian, Richard Lewis.

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On Episode 21 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina weighs in on the biggest sports media stories of the week and goes through the highs and lows from the weekend in college football and the NFL

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Joe Buck and Troy Aikman situation and the future of the Monday Night Football booth

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Fox’s Gus Johnson’s rough Saturday calling the Ohio State–Indiana game

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ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s good and bad moments at the end of the Notre Dame–BYU game

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An example of how not to use a rules analyst

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Jim Nantz hurting his hand while trying to punch a football away from J.J. Watt

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The best television baseball voice working today

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The NBA starting its regular season on a Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET

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A major milestone for Scott Hanson and NFL RedZone

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Listener email Q&A

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Episode 20 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features a conversation with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis followed by a conversation with Sal Licata.

Curtis joins the show to talk about the stunning developments this week with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Topics covered include:

- From an argument between the two before a "Monday Night Football" game to Aikman talking about his "next landing spot" after not getting a new contract from ESPN, Curtis covers the entire saga and weighs in on whether this is the end of of the Aikman-Buck partnership

Following Curtis, Licata joins Jimmy for their usual Friday segment: Topics discussed include:

- the MLB playoffs;

- Netflix's new Mike Tyson documentary,

- Jimmy's night at a screening for Blake Griffin's new Prime Video show, "The Stepback,"

- reviews (sort of) for "The Social Reckoning,"

- an upcoming authorized Larry David biography;

- the Shane Gillis-"Saturday Night Live" controversy;

- the Kelly Clarkson conversation;

- Pumpkin Picking

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Episode 19 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast” features an interview with CBS play-by-play voice Jim Nantz.

Nantz gives his first public comments on Tony Romo being arrested for OWI on July 26 and CBS parting ways with Romo on Oct. 2 after working together as the network’s lead NFL crew for the past nine seasons.

- How did Nantz find out about the arrest?

- Did Nantz have any input into CBS’s decision?

- What is Nantz’s relationship with Romo like today?

In addition, Nantz talks about:

- What it’s been like to work with J.J. Watt.

- How he feels about the chemistry with Watt and what has blown him away about Watt’s game prep.

- A hilarious story about watching Watt devour food at an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse.

Other topics covered with Nantz include:

- CBS having next year’s Super Bowl.

- His recent appearance on the “ManningCast.”

- His “Trio in Rio” call from the Ravens-Cowboys game.

- The upcoming schedule of games he and Watt will call.

- Much more.

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In Episode 18 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina talks about the latest sports media news and covers what took place in college football and the NFL from the past weekend.

Topics covered include:

- the Dave Pasch-Kurt Warner-Jason Kelce NFL Network booth;

- the radio and television calls of the crazy end to the Giants-Commanders tie;

- what sets Mike Tirico apart from other play-by-play people;

- ESPN announcing several alternative broadcasts for this year's Super Bowl;

- a ridiculous college football promo from Fox;

- the backlash against Pat McAfee and ESPN's "College GameDay" and backlash against Jimmy for a tweet in which he defended "College GameDay";

- props for a college football broadcast crew;

- Sean McDonough giving us another great voice crack moment;

- the performance of rules analysts in college football and the NFL is worse than ever;

The show ends with Jimmy answering mailbag questions.

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Episode 17 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore Media colleague and SNY host, Sal Licata.

- The demise of the New York Yankees

- Why Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone both have to go after getting swept by the Rays even though the Yankees won't make a change

- More fallout from New York's Division Series loss to the Rays

- Major League Baseball's proposal for a 154-game regular season and the Division Series going from Best-of-5 to Best-of-7

- Jimmy shares details of a horrific three-team NFL teaser betting loss

- Sal gives his thoughts on the new Dennis Miller/"Monday Night Football" HBO Max documentary

- Jimmy praises a TikTok baseball analyst

- Jimmy also shares some thoughts on a recent experience at Costco

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Episode 16 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features an interview with ESPN's Jason McCourty and NBC's Devin McCourty.

The twins talks about transitioning into media after their playing days, whether they are tired of questions about being twins, what their biggest pet peeve is about one another in addition to sharing stories about playing with Tom Brady and playing for Bill Belichick.

In addition, Jason talks about leaving CBS and giving up calling games to working on ESPN's various studio shows, including "Monday Night Countdown," and what it's like to work with Pat McAfee and Jason Kelce. Devin discusses what it's been like to have Mike Tomlin on "Football Night in America."

Other topics covered include whether the NFL has a problem with pass interference penalties; how Mike Vrabel's controversial offseason is any excuse for the Patriots playing poorly this season; how much Devin trash talks Jason about winning one Super Bowl to his three; Jason's lack of knowledge about The Beatles, Jason's memories of playing for a winless Browns team after not taking Devin's advice to not play for Cleveland and much more.

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Episode 15 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," features a conversation with "Sports Business Journal's" Richard Deitsch about all the latest sports media news.
The show starts with a discussion about Troy Aikman's future at ESPN and "Monday Night Football" with Aikman's contract is up after this season. Why would ESPN want to break up Joe Buck and Aikman? Who could ESPN being looking at to replace Aikman? Could we see a "Monday Night Football" booth with Buck alongside Travis and Jason Kelce?
Other topics discussed on the podcast include CBS parting ways with Tony Romo and where Romo could land next; Prime Video re-signing Kirk Herbstreit to an odd deal; Greg Olsen's future and Ian Eagle's future; Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" parting ways with Dave Portnoy; the Blazers hiring and firing a play-by-play guy in the same day after tweeting from when he was 15 years old came to light; Charles Barkley once again saying he's going to retire this year; ESPN giving everyone more "Inside the NBA" this season; Joe Davis's calls in the Braves-Dodgers series and much more.

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Episode 14 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore colleague, Sal Licata.

Topics discussed in this episode include the Yankees wild-card round win over the Red Sox; teams over-celebrating for winning the wild-card series; which teams we are rooting for to win the World Series; MLB's scheduling disaster; Week 4 in the NFL; is the better game Chiefs-Raiders or Broncocs-Niners; Sal thinking he won a college football pool when he didn't; Jimmy's review of HBO's Dennis Miller/"Monday Night Football" documentary; reaction to Jimmy's recent podcast with "Pardon the Interruption's" Michael Wilbon; Mike Tomlin going viral for his Minecraft work; more on Jimmy's 2008 arrest at Yankee Stadium and Sal's disastrous day at Chuck E. Cheese.

The episode closes with Jimmy reading and reacting to Apple Reviews.

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In Episode 13 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina welcomes "Pardon the Interruption" host, Michael Wilbon to the show for an insightful interview.

Wilbon talks about the upcoming 25th anniversary of PTI, what he remembers about the early days of the show, whether he thought it would become a huge success, leaving the "Washington Post" to do television full time, staying with the show for a quarter of a century and what it's like to work with Tony Kornheiser.

Wilbon also talks about what it's been like to work at ESPN for 25 years, what issues he has with the company, whether he feels the show gets the recognition it deserves for its strong ratings and how he feels about ESPN overeall.

Other topics discussed include whether Stephen A. Smith is a journalist, what bothers him the most about sports and sports media in 2026, who should be on ESPN's Mount Rushmore of personalities and much more.

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In Episode 12 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina talks about the latest sports media news and covers what took place in college football and the NFL from the past weekend.
Topics covered on this episode include a fantastic call by a college football ref; a must-year call from the Iowa student radio station after the Hawkeyes shocking win against Michigan; why this could be a big week for Tony Romo's future at CBS; what's going on with Troy Aikman and ESPN and could Greg Olsen or Travis Kelce be in play for "Monday Night Football"; Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt had their best broadcast of the season with Nantz delivering a great call at the end of the Ravens thrilling win over the Cowboys; NBC takes over the MLB wild-card round; the trailer for the new John Madden movie and much more.
The show closes with a Mailbag segment in which Jimmy answers listener-submitted questions

Episode 11 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," is Jimmy's weekly show with his Underscore colleague, Sal Licata.Jimmy starts the show by addressing some feedback he has gotten on the new podcast and provides a big change to the podcast right at the top.Topics discussed after that include Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury for the New York Giants and how Dart's injury impacts the NFL TV schedule; the MLB wild-card round; NFL Week 3 games; the crazy cover by Vanderbilt over N.C. State and one sportsbook offering a refund to Wolfpack bettors; Jimmy's horrific betting loss in Week 2; the epic run of movies and documentaries that are about to come out; Sal being afraid of wind; crazy New York City food prices and a strong recommendation for a hilarious podcast. The episode closes with Jimmy teasing a story about an incident that just turned 18 years old.

In Episode 10 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina welcomes ESPN's Peter Schrager to the show.
Schrager talks about getting his own show, "Big Day With Peter Schrager," what he wants the show to be, how much control he has over the show, branching out beyond NFL, whether he feels pressure to draw ratings and why he wants to lean on nostalgia. Schrager also touches on NFL topics including the Rams, Broncos, Chiefs, Niners and Jaxson Dart.
In addition, Schrager talks about whether he can keep up with pop culture while taking on the responsibility of having his own show, reports that he's not allowed to appear on Bill Simmons's podcast, ESPN taking over NFL Network, his bewilderment at the cost of flights, his new love for playing golf and an experience at an outstanding Long Island Chinese restaurant that is Jimmy's go-to.

In Episode 9 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina discusses the latest sports media news and answers listeners questions.Topics covered include Fox's Tom Brady dropping the a curse word and using the phrase "piss missile" during the Commanders-Cowboys game; J.J. Watt showing why he's a unique NFL analyst; Chemistry issues between Watt and Jim Nantz; Tony Romo's future at CBS; an NFL prime-time scheduling disaster; analysis of Drew Brees's work in Fox's No. 3 booth; Howie Rose's final game as Mets radio broadcaster; the myth that ESPN has turned "College GameDay" into a far-right show and more.In the mailbag segment, Jimmy answers questions about Troy Aikman remaining unsigned by ESPN even after Joe Buck re-upped with the network, the best NFL time slot, "College GameDay's" fondness for SEC sites, Gus Johnson, NFL quality of play and the biggest parlay ever hit.#football #nfl #sportspodcast #trending #viral #jimmytraina #trainathoughts #trending #underscore #underscoreny

Episode 8 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is the weekly show with Jimmy Traina and Sal Licata.
Topics discussed in this episode include the hell of organizing an NFL survivor pool and getting the boot in Week 1; the Week 2 NFL schedule; Joe Buck signing a six-year contract extension with ESPN; a new documentary about Dennis Miller's two years as a "Monday Night Football" analyst; the controversy around Mets fans cheering for Pete Alonso against his former team; the Arch Manning-Holly Rowe saga; Josh Allen being afraid of spiders and Sal making his wife kill spiders for him; the big change for this year's MLB wild-card round; Jalen Brunson hosting the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live"; a new television purchase; a funny anecdote about the yellow line in football and much more.