Episodes
Deadspin and GQ writer, Drew Magary discsusses what it's like to cover sports and politics in this day age, reflects on being part of one of the original and most popular sports blogs, Kissing Suzy Kolber and tries to figure out why NBA bloggers are so much better than NFL bloggers. Following the interview with Magary, SI.com colleagues and "Crossover TV" hosts, Rohan Nadkarni and Matt Dollinger join the show to talk about their show and some NBA topics, while Dollinger fires off some hot...
Published 02/28/18
SI.com media reporter Richard Deitsch joins the show to talk a variety of topics including FOX airing the NFL Draft, Olympic broadcast controversies, what is going on with Boston's WEEI and more. Following Deitsch, ESPN writer, Arash Markazi joins "Off The Board" to discuss his role covering one fun event -- including Justin Timberlake's private Super Bowl concert, WWE pay-per-views, the Rose Bowl and more -- after another. Markazi also shares stories about the Playboy Mansion, Kate Upton and...
Published 02/15/18
Tim Tebow joins this edition of "Off The Board" to talk about his baseball career, the chances he'd play in the XFL, the Eagles win over the Patriots in Super Bowl 52, whether he could cut a WWE promo and much more. Following the Tebow interview, Jimmy Traina's SI.com colleagues, Daniel Rapaport and Chris Chavez join the show to have a roundtable discussion on the greatness of "The Office."
Published 02/08/18
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce joined the podcast hours after his QB, Alex Smith, was traded to Washington. Kelce talked about the deal and Smith's new whopping contract. He also took us though what it's been like to have a brother (Eagles offensive lineman, Jason) playing in the Super Bowl. In addition, Kelce shared his opinions on a variety of wacky Super Bowl prop bets and discussed a variety of other topics. Following Kelce's appearance, SI.com's Daniel Rapaport joined the show to help...
Published 01/31/18
Legendary NBC broadcaster, Al Michaels, joins the show to talk about calling his 10th Super Bowl, what his approach is to calling the big game and how long he's going to continue his career in the booth. Michaels also discusses the NFL ratings drop, the problems with the current on-field product, whether the XFL can succeed and his love of Howard Stern and his role in the infamous O.J. Simpson prank call to Peter Jennings. After the interview with Michaels, Eagles fan, Andrew Perloff from the...
Published 01/25/18
This edition of "Off The Board" hosted by Jimmy Traina on SI.com begins with an interview with FOX Sports play-by-play man Joe Buck, who tells us what went through his head as he called Stefon Diggs' shocking TD catch to give the Vikings a win against the Saints in the Divisional playoff round. Buck also talks about criticism he receives, becoming an elder statesman in the broadcasting business, appearing on the "Howard Stern Show" and much more. Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph then joins...
Published 01/17/18
Author, writer and podcast host, James Andrew Miller joins the show to give his theory on what really happened when John Skipper announced he was leaving as President of ESPN. Was Skipper fired? Why? How does Skipper's addiction factor into his departure? Miller also talks about the worst period of time in ESPN's history, the problem ESPN has with Monday Night Football and much more.
Published 01/11/18
Former Major League Baseball pitcher and outstanding Twitter follow, Dan Haren, joins the show to talk about what exactly he does as a Diamondbacks "pitching strategist," explain some of the more ridiculous things about being an athlete and riff on current headlines. All hell breaks loose when the subject turns to best sitcoms ever and Haren ranks "King of Queens" ahead of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." There's plenty of other talk about TV shows and Christmas music and movies. After speaking with...
Published 12/21/17
In honor of Mike Francesa wrapping up his 30-year WFAN career on Dec. 15, host Jimmy Traina spoke to the authority on all Mike Francesa news, Neil Best from Newsday and superfan Peter Schrager from the NFL Network to reminisce about MIke's career and discussing his upcoming moves. The tables were then turned on Jimmy when his SI.com colleague, Chris Chavez, came in to interview Jimmy about his Mike Francesa fandom. The show wraps up with SI.com's Daniel Rapaport joining Jimmy to make NFL...
Published 12/13/17
Sports Illustrated media reporter, Richard Deitsch, joins the podcast to look back at the top media stories of 2017. From the emergence of Tony Romo to the NFL's declining ratings to ESPN's controversy-filled year to the rise of Barstool Sports, Jimmy and Richard cover it all. As is always the case when Deitsch joins the show, there is plenty of Twitter talk, as well.
Published 12/08/17
Rams linebacker Connor Barwin joined the show to discuss Los Angeles' great season and young head coach, Sean McVey. Barwin also revealed some great stories about stupid things he got in trouble for as young player, talked about having an ankle injury similar to the one suffered by Celtics star, Gordon Hayward, earlier this season and discussed why he's on the verge of quitting Twitter. Barwin also gives the lowdown on whether L.A. has Rams fever, reveals is J.J. Watt has ever gotten in...
Published 11/30/17
ESPN "SportsCenter" host, Scott Van Pelt, joins the show to talk about a wide array of topics, including his very strong feelings on people who think ESPN is "dying," why he has no interest in talking about LaVar Ball, his relationship with Barstool Sports and the ESPN/Barstool controversy. Van Pelt also talked about the joy he gets from his weekly "Bad Beats" segment, the time he interviewed Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger, who revealed he didn't know Jerry Seinfeld and much more.
Published 11/16/17
Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman joins the show to talk about a wide range of topics, including what Tom Brady is really like in the locker, whether Bill Belichick ever jokes around, which fast food burger is the best, his workout music, his favorite wrestling moves, wide receivers getting in fights and much more. The wideout also answers this important question: Who is better at social media: Edelman or Tom Brady?
Published 11/08/17
Jimmy Traina talks to one of his bosses, Sports Illustrated Managing Editor, Chris Stone, about the magazine correctly predicting the Astros World Series win three years ago. Stone also talks about the decision to make SI a bi-weekly magazine in 2018, ESPN's reaction to Jemele Hill's tweets and running a magazine in the age of Donald Trump.
Published 11/02/17
Author Jim Miller goes in depth on the short-lived ESPN-Barstool Sports partnership. He gives the inside scoop on everything that took place in Bristol leading up to the cancellation of "Barstool Van Talk." Miller, who recently hosted a podcast about "Curb Your Enthusiasm," also gives us a state of the union on Season 9. SI.com's Daniel Rapaport joins Jimmy Traina in the final segment for Week 8 NFL picks.
Published 10/26/17
This episode starts with a chat with Erin Andrews, who talks about everything from botox to covering the NFL to what it was like to have Larry David at her wedding (and much more). Then we hear from Jimmy Kimmel about football in L.A., whether he'd have O.J. Simpson on his show and his recent foray into the political world.
Published 10/18/17
Jimmy explains what happened to the podcast he taped with Eagles' defensive end, Chris Long, before covering a variety of news topics with former Lions tight end, Joseph Fauria, who tells a must-hear story about his days with AOL AIM. SI's Daniel Rapaport then joins Jimmy to make NFL picks for Week 6.
Published 10/12/17
Two of the hosts of the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," Kyle Brandt and Peter Schrager are in studio to hit on a wide variety of topics. In addition to talking about how their show came about and what it's like to work for the NFL, Brandt talks about his career path of "The Real World: Chicago," "Days of our Lives," "The Jim Rome Show" and the NFL Network. Meanwhile, Schrager, who also works for FOX as an NFL sideline reporter, sprinkles in some football talk, while talking about his...
Published 10/03/17
Jimmy opens the show by describing his night at the "Curb Enthusiasm" premiere and after party. Then, Robert Seidman, the man behind the @SportsTVRatings Twitter account, joins the show to talk about where the NFL's ratings stand after three weeks and other media topics. Finally, SI.com's Daniel Rapaport, after a 3-1 week, returns to make Week 4 NFL picks with Jimmy.
Published 09/29/17
SI media reporter, Richard Deitsch joins Jimmy Traina to discuss how NFL pregame shows covered the widespread national anthem protests, where the league's ratings stand after three weeks, why Tony Romo is so good, Mike Francesa's future and more.
Published 09/25/17
Andrew Perloff, one of the "Danette's" from The Dan Patrick show joins Jimmy to talk about all the latest doings in the NFL. Jimmy is then joined by colleague, Daniel Rapaport, to give Week 3 NFL picks.
Published 09/21/17
Rays third baseman Evan Longoria joins Jimmy Traina to talk baseball (what is the home run record?; what's the deal with unwritten rules; how to fix length of games), being a foodie, "Game of Thrones," "Sopranos" and much more.
Published 09/13/17
SI Media Reporter, Richard Deitsch, joins Jimmy Traina to discuss the arrest of WFAN's Craig Carton, FS1's desperation for attention, the ESPN-FS1 PR battle, important NFL media storylines and much more. Plus, Jimmy gives his Week NFL Best Bets.
Published 09/06/17
Brent Musburger joins Jimmy on this week's episode to talk about gambling, early NFL odds, and whether he knew of his Twitter infamy during his ESPN broadcasting career. Off The Board is produced by Alexander Abnos. Theme music is “Gravy” by Podington Bear (freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…r/Upbeat/Gravy), provided under a Creative Commons license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/).
Published 08/30/17
Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of wrestling's most beloved personalities. This week, he joins Jimmy on the podcast to talk about his favorite memories from years on the circuit, and what he's up to these days. Off The Board is produced by Alexander Abnos. Theme music is “Gravy” by Podington Bear (freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…r/Upbeat/Gravy), provided under a Creative Commons license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/).
Published 08/24/17