Damon Amendolara’s New York Accent

Mets cult hero Benny Agbayani discusses his short but amazing career. Agbayani’s road to Queens was unique, starting with growing up in Hawaii and getting drafted in the 30th round. He explains why he connected with Bobby Valentine and having to fight for a spot on the roster. Benny turned into an October hero, playing a huge role in the Mets' runs to the NLCS in ‘99 and then the Subway Series a y...

The hiring of Rick Pitino has put St. John’s basketball back in the headlines. The last time they had sustained success was under Mike Jarvis. In this episode, we explore Jarvis' rollercoaster tenure, filled with extreme highs and dramatic lows. Jarvis restored winning to Queens from '98-'02 with rugged teams featuring NBA star Ron Artest, and college standouts Erick Barkley and Lavar Postell. Tho...

Newly minted Hall of Famer Joe Klecko discusses his amazing football life. From faking his identity to play semi-pro ball to a surprising friendship with Burt Reynolds, Klecko's career seems written by movie execs. He appeared on one of the most famous sports posters of the 1980s and didn't agree with teammate Mark Gastineau's showmanship. He speaks frankly about former head coach Joe Walton's fla...

OJ Anderson joins D.A. to discuss his incredible journey from the end of the depth chart to Super Bowl MVP. OJ talks about his days at Miami before the Hurricanes dynasty, the fallout with the Cardinals, and how even after he came to the Giants his job was far from guaranteed. From being left off the security list to being ignored at Super Bowl media day, it was never easy for OJ. Plus, he wonders...

Mets legend Mookie Wilson discusses in detail his legendary at-bat in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. From what Mookie said when he saw Bill Buckner miss the ball, to an incredible story about meeting Buckner in Kansas City years later, there are behind-the-scenes anecdotes that are can’t miss for baseball fans. Mookie describes how the front office ruined the chemistry of the team, and the only...

"New York Accent" takes you inside the sports stories that make playing in the Big Apple so unique. In each episode veteran sportscaster Damon Amendolara conducts an in-depth interview with a sports star or celebrity who called New York home. The cheers are loudest, the boos are roughest, and the spotlight is hottest in New York, making it harder than playing anywhere else. You'll hear never-befor...