Richard Deitsch Podcasts

Episode 285 of the Sports Media Podcast features The Boston Globe sports media columnist Chad Finn. In this podcast, Finn and Deitsch discuss CBS and Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans for the NCAA Tournament; NBA analysts working the Tournament; Ian Eagle replacing Jim Nantz next year; what Aaron Rodgers on the Jets would mean for league schedules; wh…

Richard Deitsch stops by the podcast today to have a conversation with Bob and John. The three continue the discussions we've had this week about the issues surrounding Canada soccer before addressing the Toronto Raptors point guard, Fred Van Vleet, and his comments regarding the poor and inconsistent officiating in the NBA.…

The future of regional sports networks has been a hot topic on the podcast and throughout the sporting world this year. With Diamond Sports claiming lack of MLB streaming rights being the catalyst for their bankruptcy, wedecided to bring John Ourand back to the show to give us some insight on what's going on with Diamon Sports and Major League Base…

With the Boston Bruins on track to set NHL records for most regular season wins and points, Bob and John are joined by NHL historian Dave Stubbs to talk about how this years Bruins team stacks up against some of the greatest teams in National Hockey League history.

We get a unique POV on the podcast today as we bring back Alex Anthopoulos to the show and get a crash course on how to be a General Manager in Major League Baseball. The three look at Alex's approach towards spring training and get an idea on where his head is at during these pre-season games. We also get some insight on what his day-to-day looks …

LA Kings Head Coach Todd McLellan Stops by the podcast today to give us an update on his squad. We talk to Todd about the teams recent trade deadline moves and what they have done to improve the team as we enter the dying days of the regular season. Todd also gives us a look into what he and his team are doing to prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoff…

Episode 432 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson. Jefferson, who also hosts a podcast and calls Nets games for the YES Network, discusses his rise in sports media, what his ultimate goal is in broadcasting and how important social media is for his career. Jefferson also talks about his recent…

Michael Grange and Doug Smith join the show for some Raptors chat today. The foursome cover a wide variety of topics today including - Fred VanVlet's comments regarding the NBA's officiating, Toronto's direction as we approach the playoffs, their trade deadline performance and the overall future of the organization.…

Brian Lawton Comes on the show to catch up with Bob and John. The three react to some of the moves made on the deadline as we break down the details on how Jonathan Quick ended up in Vegas after being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. We also look at some of the other teams who made deadline changes and analyze their performance now that we’ve h…

Episode 284 of the Sports Media podcast features WWE star Rhea Ripley and CBS Sports senior writer and college basketball analyst for CBS Sports HQ Matt Norlander. In this podcast, Ripley discusses how a WWE performer navigates interviews where some people want her in character and storyline and other interviewers want to talk about the business of…

Tooday, we bring back our resident sports business expert, Brian Cooper, to talk about just that - Sports business. The three dive into the intricacies of whats going on at Canada soccer before shifting focus to the sale of the Ottawa Senators, details on their new arena and the potential for profit in the city as well as a bit on the new renovatio…

Episode 431 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is an all-Traina Thoughts edition with podcast regular, Sal Licata, from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York. On this episode, Jimmy and Sal discuss the rumors that have started already about Tom Brady returning to the NFL and the two argue about whether Brady would actually unretire for a second time and c…

General Manager of the Nashville Predetors, David Poile, joins the show today to chat with Bob and John. The three talk about Nashville's performance so far this year and get an idea on where David's head is at as he prepares for his last NHL Draft as a general manager before handing the keys over to the teams former coach, Barry Trotz.…

By now, Canadians have heard about the issues going on within Canada Soccer and the concerns about where the money made by the organization is going to, but how much do you really know? Stemming from his article - Distrust, anger, hostility - An inside look at the Canada Soccer dispute threatening the sport's golden generation - Bruce Arthur joins …

General Manager of the St. Louis Blues and friend of the podcast, Doug Armstrong, joins the show to catch up with Bob and John. Doug talks about the NHL's recent trade deadline and the organization's decision to rebuild following some departures some household Blues names. Doug gives us some insight on what the plan is for St. Louis moving forward …

Episode 283 of the Sports Media podcast features San Jose Mercury News reporter Jon Wilner, who authors the “Pac-12 Hotline” column, and Sweeny Murti, an MLB Media as a senior contributor. In this podcast, Wilner discusses where things stand with Pac-12 media rights negotiations; Amazon’s conceptual interest in a Friday night window; the interests …

Mike Zeisberger joins us today just after the trade deadline has elapsed. They discuss the advantages of trading draft picks, the economic impacts of being a team at the bottom of the standings, and if these last minute deals truly make a difference. More specifically they speak on the closeness in the Eastern conference, and why haven’t some big p…

Episode 430 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the WWE's Paul Heyman. The special counsel for Roman Reigns talks about the smash hit storyline involving Reigns and Sami Zayn, why it's worked so well and who should get credit for the creative. Heyman also discusses why The Rock wasn't able to pull off a rumored match with Rei…

Jon Paul Morosi joins us today to talk about the excitement surrounding the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Later he gives his opinion on how MLB players will adapt to the implementation of the new rules added this season. J.P. talks about the international excitement for the World Baseball Classic and the worldwide growth in popularity of the spo…

Maury Brown of Forbes magazine joins us today to discuss the new rules added to MLB this season and the possibility of adding expansion teams to the league in the future. Hear about how the new rules will affect the speed of the game of baseball in MLB and in turn how this will affect the players, as well as the fans perception of the game. Maury a…

Episode 282 of the Sports Media Podcast features a conversation on covering F1 with Luke Smith, a senior writer for The Athletic, and Madeline Coleman, a staff writer for The Athletic. In this podcast, Smith and Coleman discuss how one goes about covering Formula One given the sheer amount of teams and people in the sport; what kind of access they …

We are joined by Eric Duhatschek and Scott Burnside today to discuss what has happened and what will happen as we approach the upcoming NHL trade deadline. They give their opinions on why the East has been so busy making trades while the West has less going on, and what key roles are needed to make a difference in the post-season.…

Paul Jones joins us today to discuss the Toronto Raptors and focusses on the new addition of Jakob Poeltl. Jones mentions how Jakob Poeltl is a great new member of the Raptors and how well he has been able to integrate himself into the team. Paul brings up the advantages of joining a team in Canada, and later discusses playoffs and the competition …

Episode 281 of the Sports Media Podcast features a conversation with The Boston Globe sports media writer Chad Finn and Sports Business Journal assistant managing editor/digital Austin Karp. In this podcast, the group discusses the NBA All-Star Game averaging a record-l0w 4.6 million viewers on TNT/TBS; what, if anything, can be done to bring back …

Dick Irvin comes on the show to recount many interesting stories from his extensive career as a TV and radio broadcaster. Everything from his early childhood as the son of a famous coach to modern day changes in the National Hockey League are discussed. Hear first hand about the differences in game speed, number of games played and even referees’ p…

Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland joins us today to talk about the NHL trade deadline and the responsibilities of a GM surrounding this event. Ken informs us on ways of making decisions for a team as a GM based on priorities, scouting and valid information. He continues on to discuss this further with respect to the salary cap and off-season conversat…

Episode 429 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with CBS Sports and Turner Sports play-by-play man, Ian Eagle. Eagle talks about succeeding Jim Nantz next year to call the NCAA Tournament Final Four and why working with Bill Raftery is so special. Eagle also shares his thoughts on the Greg Olsen-Tom Brady situation and what it mea…

Episode 280 of the Sports Media Podcast features Apple and Major League Soccer match analysts Marcelo Balboa, Danielle Slaton, and Taylor Twellman. In this podcast, Balboa, Slaton and Twellman discuss why they decided to pursue an assignment with Apple/MLS; the upcoming MLS Season Pass and how they see the coverage; what is unique about working wit…

Steve Simmons joins us today to talk about sports media coverage in the state of Florida and decision making going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs management. Hear a bit about how and why certain sports are being reported on with regards to popularity and analytics. More information on the Toronto Maple Leafs management and coaching strategies are …

We bring on Tripp Tracy and Justin Bourne today to share some personal experiences on how hockey culture impacted their alcoholism. The group comes together to discuss specific events which affected their careers, and methods of moving forward. Learn more about support systems, how to cope, and dealing with triggers and temptations.…

We bring on Bill Shaikin today for some baseball chatter to start off the week. Based in LA, the three focus their energy today on the two teams based in the city of Angels - The Dodgers and the Angels. We talk to Bill about the future of Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and the future of the underperforming Angels before we change topics to the Dodgers, …

Episode 279 of the Sports Media Podcast features Tashan Reed, a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Las Vegas Raiders and the host of the upcoming podcast series from The Athletic, “Between The Lines.” He is followed by Evan Drellich, a senior writer who covers the business of baseball for The Athletic and is the author of a new book, “Winni…

Deputy Commissioner and Chief Legal Officer of the National Hockey League, Bill Dally, joins us on the show today to close off this week of podcasts with some hockey talk. We talk to Bill about the Bally Sports situation and get an idea on how the company's bankruptcy impacts the NHL. We find out what, if any, contingincy plans the NHL has put in p…

Another 2'fer today as we welcome Bruce Garrioch to the show and then, Rob Longley. With Bruce, the boys discuss the details behind the proccess of the sale of the Ottawa Senators. We get an update on what stage the franchise is at, who's interested and why Ryan Reynolds could be the one to re-energise the team. With Bruce gone and Rob Longley chec…

Episode 278 of the Sports Media Podcast features a conversation with Fox Sports NASCAR play by play announcer Mike Joy and race analyst Larry McReynolds. In this podcast, Joy and McReynolds discuss calling the Daytona 500, which will air on Fox on Feb. 19; how they determine success with their broadcast; balancing a broadcast that caters to old sch…