Episode 560 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with longtime ESPN reporter and host, Jeremy Schaap.
Schaap talks about ESPN's upcoming E60, "Southpaw–The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott," which covers the career of the pitcher born without a right hand who threw a no-hitter as a Yankee. Schaap also discusses another great E60 that he worked on, "The Great Imposter," about the life of Barry Bremen, who was known for sneaking into various sporting events.
Other topics discussed with Schaap include his famous interview with Bobby Knight, whether he's ever come close to leaving ESPN, the story he missed out on that hurts the most, the state of journalism in 2025 and much more.
Following Schaap, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, they discuss the new price for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, the "torpedo bats" discussion completely going away, 4th of July plans celebrity encounters and more.
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