Episode 550 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with author and journalist, Jim Miller.

Miller, who wrote the book on ESPN, shared his insight into numerous topics regarding the Worldwide Leader.

How will ESPN's expected deal to acquire NFL Media, which includes the NFL Network and the Red Zone channel, play out? What will ESPN's direct-to-consumer product look like and what will the monthly cost be? After opting out of its deal with Major League Baseball, could ESPN end up signing a new deal with the sport?

In addition, Miller also weighs in on ESPN's deal with Warner Brothers Discovery to air "Inside the NBA," how ESPN's partnership with Pat McAfee has gone and how ESPN views Stephen A. Smith's possible Presidential run.

Miller, who also wrote a book about "Saturday Night Live" also discusses the show's recent 50th anniversary episode and the "The SNL50: The Homecoming Concert."

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Jim Miller on ESPN-NFL Media deal, DTC and more

SI Media With Jimmy Traina