On this episode of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Richard Deitsch interviews ESPN and ESPN Radio commentator Jalen Rose, who is part of the cast of NBA Countdown and a co-host of the Jalen & Jacoby Radio show and podcast. Rose discusses his relationship with former ESPN staffer Bill Simmons and whether Simmons will ever return to the network, how he transitioned to broadcasting from playing in the NBA, his relationship with Chris Webber, how he prepares for his various roles, his calling out Skip Bayless on First Take, his All-Dark Alley Team, why he is the longest tenured staffer on ESPN’s NBA pregame show, and why he loves podcasting.Tweet Richard at http://twitter.com/richarddeitsch and let us know what you think of the show or suggest future guests you'd like to hear.--The SI Media Podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Enter promo code MEDIA at http://FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at http://seatgeek.com. Enter code MEDIA in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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