Traina Thoughts

ESPN's Peter Schrager

Traina Thoughts

Show Notes

In Episode 10 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast," host Jimmy Traina welcomes ESPN's Peter Schrager to the show. Schrager talks about getting his own show, "Big Day With Peter Schrager," what he wants the show to be, how much control he has over the show, branching out beyond NFL, whether he feels pressure to draw ratings and why he wants to lean on nostalgia. Schrager also touches on NFL topics including the Rams, Broncos, Chiefs, Niners and Jaxson Dart. In addition, Schrager talks about whether he can keep up with pop culture while taking on the responsibility of having his own show, reports that he's not allowed to appear on Bill Simmons's podcast, ESPN taking over NFL Network, his bewilderment at the cost of flights, his new love for playing golf and an experience at an outstanding Long Island Chinese restaurant that is Jimmy's go-to.

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