Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr.
Summary
Jimmy Traina hosts Mike Golic Sr. and Jr. to discuss their new ESPN Radio show launching August 3rd. They address Mike Sr.’s return to ESPN, his cordial but distant relationship with former co-host Mike Greenberg, and navigating sports media in 2026. The conversation covers the intimacy of radio, the impact of social media clips, and personal anecdotes about working with family. Later, Sal Licata joins for "Trainer Thoughts," answering listener questions on LeBron James and coffee preferences.
Topics discussed
Intro and show overview
Mike and Mike's return to ESPN
Relationship with Mike Greenberg
Modern sports media and social clips
Ad breaks
Coffee preferences and Dunkin
World Cup and soccer in the US
Future ESPN appearances and pop culture
Outro for Mike and Mike segment
LeBron James joining the 76ers
Yankees bobblehead giveaways
MLB Hall of Fame game logistics
Roger Clemens and Juan Soto
4K broadcasting for NFL games
Parenting during football season
The Sopranos favorite scenes
Casino comps and closing remarks
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