NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, Mike North

About this episode

Mike North discusses the 2026 NFL schedule and various broadcasting topics on this episode of SI Media With Jimmy Traina.

Episode 609 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features an interview with NFL Vice President of Broadcast Planning, Mike North. North discusses all things 2026 NFL schedule. Topics include whether Sunday afternoons are getting hurt by adding so many standalone games, when the schedule actually gets finalized and when teams get the schedule, how flex scheduling will work for the 2026 season and why the NFL added a game on Thanksgiving Eve. In addition, North talks about going with the Chiefs in primetime for the first two weeks of the season, why the league decided to have the Patriots play the Seahawks in the season opener, Prime Video getting such a strong schedule, the possibility of an 18-game season and much more. Following North, Sal Licata, from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show,” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week’s topics include Sal’s review of the Michael Jackson movie, Netflix’s “Roast of Kevin Hart,” the Knicks incredible playoff run, the devaluing of NFL Sunday Ticket, Bill Simmons’ interview with David Letterman, Stephen Colbert’s final days as host of the Late Show and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy…

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Traina

Guest: Mike North

Topics covered

• NFL schedule
• broadcast planning
• flex scheduling
• Thanksgiving games
• NFL primetime
• sports media

Keywords

• NFL
• broadcast planning
• flex scheduling
• Thanksgiving Eve
• primetime games
• sports media
• Michael Jackson movie
• Netflix
• NFL Sunday Ticket
• Bill Simmons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NFL, Prime Video, SNY TV

Books & works: Netflix’s “Roast of Kevin Hart”, Michael Jackson movie

Places: Kansas City, New England

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