Credit: SI Media PodcastOne of the most recognizable voices on the sports media beat is leaving his post after over 20 years. Jimmy Traina, host of the popular SI Media with Jimmy Traina podcast and a longtime writer for Sports Illustrated who has covered the sports media beat for the better part of the last decade, announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving the outlet after more than two decades. pic.twitter.com/O28MtXm506 — Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) August 12, 2026“After 20+ years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Sports Illustrated,” Traina wrote in a statement shared on social media. It appears, however, that SI will be retaining ownership of the SI Media with Jimmy Traina podcast feed, as Traina mentioned that fans will need to subscribe to a new podcast after he departs. It’s unclear what’s next for Traina, but it appears as if the podcast will continue in some capacity, and he’ll continue to cover the sports media beat.