NFL VP of Broadcast Planning, Mike North
SI Media With Jimmy Traina
Sports Illustrated
4.6 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 15 May 2026
⏱️ 82 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
Episode 609 of “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” features an interview with NFL Vice President of Broadcast Planning, Mike North.
North discusses all things 2026 NFL schedule. Topics include whether Sunday afternoons are getting hurt by adding so many standalone games, when the schedule actually gets finalized and when teams get the schedule, how flex scheduling will work for the 2026 season and why the NFL added a game on Thanksgiving Eve.
In addition, North talks about going with the Chiefs in primetime for the first two weeks of the season, why the league decided to have the Patriots play the Seahawks in the season opener, Prime Video getting such a strong schedule, the possibility of an 18-game season and much more.
Following North, Sal Licata, from SNY TV and “The Sal Licata Show,” joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week’s topics include Sal’s review of the Michael Jackson movie, Netflix’s “Roast of Kevin Hart,” the Knicks incredible playoff run, the devaluing of NFL Sunday Ticket, Bill Simmons’ interview with David Letterman, Stephen Colbert’s final days as host of the Late Show and much more.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Insurance isn't a one-size-fits-all, and shopping for it shouldn't feel like squeezing |
| 0:05.7 | into something that just doesn't fit. |
| 0:07.9 | That's why drivers have enjoyed progressives' name-your-price tool for years. |
| 0:12.7 | With the name-your-price tool, you tell them what you want to pay, and they show you |
| 0:17.2 | options that fit your budget. |
| 0:19.2 | Enough hunting for discounts, trying to calculate rates, and tinkering with coverages. |
| 0:24.7 | Maybe you're picking out your very first policy. |
| 0:27.6 | Or maybe you're just looking for something that works better for you and your family. |
| 0:31.7 | Either way, they make it simple for you to see your options. |
| 0:34.7 | No guesswork. |
| 0:35.8 | No surprises. |
| 0:37.4 | Ready to see how easy and fun shopping for car insurance |
| 0:40.9 | can be? Visit progressive.com and give the name your price tool a try. Take the stress out of shopping |
| 0:47.8 | and find coverage that fits your life on your terms. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company |
| 0:53.7 | and Affiliates. Price and Coverage Match Limited by State Law. life on your terms progressive casualty insurance company and affiliates price and coverage match limited by state law |
| 0:58.3 | don't you wish everything was more rewarding with rackutan almost everything is you can earn cash back on those |
| 1:05.2 | new shoes you've been wanting you can save on the next trip you book. You can cash in on groceries. |
| 1:12.1 | Just join. |
| 1:14.7 | Shop your favorite brands and save. |
| 1:20.4 | Sephora, Boots, Argus, Timu, Adidas, Trip.com. |
| 1:22.1 | The list is long. |
| 1:25.2 | Save online at over 550 stores. |
... |
Transcript will be available on the free plan in 7 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Sports Illustrated, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Sports Illustrated and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.