1. Those of you much younger than me might not get the Dr. Ruth reference in the headline. You might be of an age where Loveline with Dr. Drew and Adam Carolla was your introduction to a sex advice show.
Whether you were familiar with Dr. Ruth or Loveline, though, doesn’t really matter. What matters that in 2023, there is a new sex advice show, and it happens to be hosted by one of the most powerful people at ESPN, which makes this whole thing hilarious.
Monday through Friday, Stephen A. Smith can be found on ESPN in the morning interviewing the likes of Adam Silver and Roger Goodell, breaking down NBA teams and addressing the biggest sports headlines of the day.
But on his twice-a-week podcast, the First Take host likes to get freaky.
For months, I have said on my podcast, SI Media With Jimmy Traina, and written in “Traina Thoughts,” that Smith was going into some wild places on his podcast.
But now it seems like The Stephen A. Smith Show is a full-blown sex advice show.
To be clear, someone giving out sex advice isn’t particularly shocking or newsworthy. What makes it fascinating is that Smith is doing this as an ESPN employee. For so many years, ESPN wanted to keep tight reins on their talent. Now we have the host of NBA Countdown explaining what foods you should and shouldn’t eat before sex.
So when Smith transitions from ESPN Stephen A. Smith to Podcast Stephen A. Smith, he lowers his voice to set the mood and dishes on ANY subject you can think of when it comes to matters of the bedroom.
What is the best meal to eat before sex?
https://t.co/DrqO4FDv10 pic.twitter.com/H7NPm6qju6
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 9, 2023
What is the best song to play while having sex?
https://t.co/GI14flPv15 pic.twitter.com/yZbtQK71hQ
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 16, 2023
What is the worst day of the week to be horny?
Taking more questions for today’s recording of the Stephen A. Smith show.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 9, 2023
Send ‘em here https://t.co/x0QzE2f5uS
Does sex need to be more than 11 minutes?
11 minutes…..that’s all he’s giving you.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) July 13, 2023
These callers, man. These callers… pic.twitter.com/eGWLex1yBM
In addition to giving out sex advice, Smith isn’t shy about sharing his own opinions about his own preferences when it comes to the opposite sex.
He has professed his love for Latina women.
https://t.co/x1gcestmav pic.twitter.com/DeSshKv9Id
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 10, 2023
And he got very excited about a contestant on the Golden Bachelor.
Breaking down “The Golden Bachelor” pic.twitter.com/7aVcBgcePE
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) October 3, 2023
I don’t know what the end game is for Smith. I don’t know if he’s trying to set up a second career in case something happens at ESPN. I don’t know if he’s just simply having fun with his podcast.
But I have a feeling Smith will keep pushing the envelope as much as he can and embrace his role as the new Dr. Ruth.
2. A brand-new episode of SI Media With Jimmy Traina dropped this morning, and it features a conversation with broadcaster Ian Eagle, from CBS, Turner Sports and the YES Network.
Eagle discusses his hectic work weeks during the NFL and NBA seasons, and shares hilarious traveling stories, including the time he almost missed a game after a flight was canceled. Eagle also explains why he still does NFL preseason games, how he’s approaching the college basketball season now that he will call the Final Four for the first time, being the first NFL broadcaster to make a Travis Kelce–Taylor Swift reference, what it’s like to work with Richard Jefferson, what happens when he goes out to dinner with Bill Raftery and much more.
Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins me for our weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, I talk about seeing Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden and a live taping of Conan O’Brien’s podcast last week. We also discuss the big week of NFL games and why Sal has issues with the NFL airing a third game at night on Thanksgiving.
You can listen to the podcast below or download it on Apple, Spotify and Google.
You can also watch SI Media With Jimmy Traina on YouTube.
3. The implementation of the pitch clock was a smashing success in 2023, so MLB wants to take things a step further and cut the time with a runner on base from 20 seconds to 18 seconds next season. While I LOVED the pitch clock, I’m not sure how much time this change would save. I’d rather MLB focus on getting rid of the stupid phantom runner on second base in extra innings.
Big news: Major League Baseball's competition committee has proposed reducing the pitch clock with runners on base from 20 seconds to 18 seconds, sources tell ESPN. The new rule could be implemented in time for the 2024 season. Details free at ESPN: https://t.co/Hx3VknVPYw
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 15, 2023
4. If you had Buffalo +7.5 against Miami (Ohio) Thursday night, you’re in my thoughts and prayers because what this clip doesn’t show you is that the touchdown was reversed and the play was ruled a fumble.
#MACtion things are happening in Oxford pic.twitter.com/rnfZu2rdlV
— #MACtion (@MACSports) November 16, 2023
5. Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt spoke for many a man when he had the opportunity to speak to Vanna White during his appearance last night on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
Guys, I’m on Wheel of Fortune tonight.
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) November 15, 2023
9pm Eastern on ABC.
Most fun I’ve ever had.
I left it all on the field, including my confession to Vanna… pic.twitter.com/GvYj5mqrCk
6. Not only do Jason and Travis Kelce have an enormously successful podcast, but now the NFL brothers have the No. 1 song on iTunes.
The Philly Specials, Jason Kelce, & Travis Kelce’s “Fairytale of Philadelphia” is now #1 on US iTunes. pic.twitter.com/K9NLMogVqd
— Talk of the Charts (@talkofthecharts) November 15, 2023
The Christmas tune is pretty catchy, and the brothers can definitely harmonize.
