Traina Thoughts

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  Traina Thoughts : NFL Week 1 observations, U.S Open scheduling + Mailbag segment 14.09.2026 34λ

  In Episode 6 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" host Jimmy Traina talks about broadcasting observations from Week 1 of the NFL, college football and the U.S. Open. The show also features a mailbag segment.How did J.J. Watt mesh with Jim Nantz in their first game together? How did Ross Tucker do in CBS's No. 2 booth with Ian Eagle? Who was the breakout broadcaster from Week 1? What was the most embarrassing moment from all of the Week 1 action? Which college football play-by-play person is underrated? Which network has a major scorebug issue? All those questions get answered before Traina breaks down a major, major scheduling issue with the U.S. Open.Topics covered in the Mailbag: How to fix the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the Field of Dreams game; the NFL possibly playing games on Wednesdays; pregame shows going on the road; YouTube TV's amazing ESPN deal; Vegas memories, the pain and cruelty of NFL survivor pools and much more.
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  NFL Week 1, "Entourage," Stevie Wonder and more 11.09.2026 35λ

  Episode 5 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is the weekly episode with Underscore Media's Sal Licata.Topics discussed this week include: The three Week 1 NFL games we are looking forward to the most; Our best bet for Week 1; Shaving is the worst; Was the Patriots-Seahawks opener a snoozefest; The controversial end of the Western Michigan-Michigan game; How will Sal handle the first Sunday of the NFL season; Our thoughts on HBO's "Entourage" and a recent kerfuffle that developed after Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier teamed up for a commercial; Reaction to a tweet Jimmy sent about a supermarket having shuttle service for parking; Stevie Wonder's upcoming concert tour and whether there is anyone who dislikes Stevie Wonder and much more.
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  ESPN's Joe Buck 09.09.2026 51λ

  Episode 4 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" features a conversation with the voice of "Monday Night Football," Joe Buck.Buck talks about calling this year's Super Bowl (on Valentine's Day) for ESPN and reveals that it will be an extra special day because his daughter is due to give birth on Feb. 14, 2027. What will he do if he's daughter goes into labor during the Big Game?In addition, Buck talks about starting his fifth season at ESPN, whether he would've left Fox for ESPN if ESPN did not have rights to Super Bowls and whether he'd ever work with someone other than Troy Aikman.Buck also shares a story about Cris Collinsworth going to LensCrafters and getting glasses on the day of the Super Bowl in TK, talks about hosting "Sports Jeopardy!" and shares memories of calling the 2001 Yankees-Diamondbacks World Series during the backdrop of the 9/11 terrorist attacksThe show closes with Buck reacting to a NSFW AI video of himself calling the controversial ending of the Western Michigan-Michigan game.
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  NFL over/unders, College football screws its fans; Dunkin' Donuts and more 04.09.2026 36λ

  Description: Episode 3 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast" is Jimmy Traina's weekly chat with SNY's Sal Licata.This week's topics include: How Jimmy's podcast with Alex Rodriguez came about; NFL season win total best bets; a disastrous college football scheduling issue in Week 1; the unbelievable story about how Bill Belichick would mess with opposing kickers when he was the coach of the Patriots; Peter Schrager getting his own ESPN show; the Bill Simmons backlash over his proxy betting; "The New York Times" jumping on Jimmy's bandwagon regarding what's happened to Dunkin' Donuts; Howard Stern going to one day a week and SiriusXM dropping the Howard 101 channel and much more.#jimmytraina #sallicata #thesallicatashow #trainathoughts #underscore #underscoreny
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  Alex Rodriguez 02.09.2026 1ώ 2λ

  In Episode 2 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast,” host Jimmy Traina is joined by Fox Sports MLB analyst, Alex Rodriguez.Rodriguez talks about doing the documentary, "Alex vs. A-Rod" for HBO, why he almost pulled the plug several times on the doc and how doing the show was therapeutic for him.In addition, Rodriguez talks about going into broadcasting, why Kevin Burkhardt was so important to him in his early days and whether he prefers doing studio or calling games. Rodriguez also talks about not being in the Hall of Fame and what the thinks of Michael Kay's idea that he should come back for one at-bat to reset his Hall of Fame eligibility.Other topics discussed with Rodriguez include whether the Dodgers are good for baseball, the possibility of a work stoppage, Juan Soto's contract with the Mets, expectations for the Yankees, memories of John Sterling, having two daughters in college, recruiting LeBron James for the Timberwolves, the pain of the 2004 collapse against the Red Sox and much more.
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  The Debut Episode of “Traina Thoughts” 26.08.2026 45λ

  In Episode 1 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast,” host Jimmy Traina talks about reaction to his decision to leave “Sports Illustrated” for Underscore Media and what you can expect from his new show at Underscore.He is joined by Sal Licata, from SNY TV, for the episode. Topics covered include an NFL preseason game drawing higher viewership than Netflix’s “Field of Dreams” game; Peacock and ESPN raising their prices; fantasy football; Dae’Quan Wright going from LSU to the Cleveland Browns to Ole Miss; a golf commercial gone wrong; the new Ali G movie trailer; Sabrina Carpenter getting Sal in trouble with his wife and much more.#jimmytraina #sallicata #thesallicatashow #trainathoughts #underscore #underscoreny
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  Traina Thoughts Trailer 18.08.2026

  Traina Thoughts is your front-row seat to conversations with the biggest names in sports media. Host Jimmy Traina sits down with broadcasters, athletes, and sports personalities for unfiltered takes on everything happening off the field.