Richard Deitsch and Mike Vaccaro

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Episode 608 features discussions on sports media news, John Sterling's career, and various sports topics with guests Richard Deitsch, Mike Vaccaro, and Sal Licata.

Episode 608 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features segments with Richard Deitsch of “Sports Business Journal” and Mike Vaccaro of the “New York Post.” The podcast kicks off with Jimmy and Deitsch discussing the latest sports media news. Topics include ratings for the NFL draft, NBA playoffs and Kentucky Derby, the status of “Inside the NBA,” CBS having interest in Russell Wilson, whether ESPN should have interest in Steve Kerr, the future of Dianna Russini and much more. Following Deitsch, Vaccaro joins the podcast to discuss the legendary career of John Sterling. The columnist details his relationship with Sterling while explaining what made Sterling unique and analyzing Sterling’s massive popularity among Yankees fans. Following Vaccaro, Sal Licata, from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show,” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week’s topics include Jimmy’s review of Netflix’s Hulk Hogan documentary, the Kentucky Derby, the Knicks’ playoff run, Sal’s issue with Mother’s Day, Ben Stiller choosing the Met Gala over the Sixers-Knicks playoff game and more. Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code: SPORTSILLUSTRATED Advertising Inquiries…

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Traina

Guests: Richard Deitsch, Mike Vaccaro, Sal Licata

Topics covered

• sports media news
• NFL draft ratings
• NBA playoffs
• Kentucky Derby
• John Sterling's career
• Traina Thoughts
• Hulk Hogan documentary

Keywords

• sports media
• NFL draft
• NBA playoffs
• Kentucky Derby
• John Sterling
• Sal Licata
• Hulk Hogan documentary

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sports Business Journal, New York Post, CBS, SNY TV

Books & works: Netflix’s Hulk Hogan documentary

Places: Kentucky Derby, Knicks, Met Gala, Sixers-Knicks

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