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An old-school New York Sports Radio sports podcast done the millennial way.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Jets 2026 QB Dilemma, World Baseball Classic Anticipation, & the Underdog Knicks 06.03.2026

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Jets offseason, the QB decision the Jets need to answer, and how the offseason needs to go (1:02). Then, he talks about the importance of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the loaded rosters, & wanting the tournament to go well (20:15). Finally, he talks about the Knicks having the fourth best odds to win the Eastern Conference (35:26)...

A 12-Pack of NBA Questions & 5 Teams that could win the NCAA Tournament 04.03.2026

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over six questions for the Eastern Conference in the NBA (1:07). Then, he pivots to six questions about the Western Conference (15:01). Finally, he gives five teams that could cut down the nets following the Men’s NCAA Tournament (28:35), & SO much more!

Trying to fix Tanking in the NBA & Aaron Judge isn't thrilled with the New York Yankees offseason 17.02.2026

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the NBAs tanking problem, Adam Silver’s comments, & some potential solutions (1:00). Then, he talks about Aaron Judge’s comments about the Yankees offseason (15:21), & SO much more!  

Are the Knicks too soft (?), Francisco Lindor's injured, & BIG Tuesday is back 11.02.2026

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the altercation between the Pistons and Hornets, the problem with the NBA regular season, & six questions for the top teams so far this season (1:07). Then, he gives an update from the first day of Pitchers and Catchers for both the Yankees & Mets (21:16). Finally, Joe checks in on the Men’s Basketball season after the first big “Big Tue...

Sam Darnold gets a Super Bowl ring, the Dark Side of the Moon, & Top 5 Moments of the 2025-26 NFL Season (Wrappin' Up Super Bowl LX) with Nick Paradies 09.02.2026

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they Wrap Up Super Bowl LX and start by going over how dominant Seattle’s defense was against New England (1:01). Then, they discuss the Seattle offense and the importance of special teams in this game (19:31). Finally they end the show by giving their Top 5 moments of the 2025-26 NFL season (40:49), & SO much more!

Nobody Believes in New England, does Sam Darnold keep seeing ghosts, & Super Bowl LX Bets (Previewing Super Bowl LX) with Nick Paradies & Gordon Damer 06.02.2026

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they preview Super Bowl LX from both the Seattle and New England side (1:06). Then, they discuss some of the popular storylines from Super Bowl week (17:40). Next, they give their overreactions for Super Bowl LX (39:13). Finally, Gordon Damer joins to give out some bets that he likes in the Super Bowl (56:26), & SO much more!

Nets go further in the Tank & Post Trade Deadline Pulse Check with Ty Butler 06.02.2026

Joe starts the podcast going over Sean Marks continuing the Brooklyn Nets tank job, Cam Thomas getting waived, and the updated picks list (1:03). Then, Ty Butler of ESPN New York & SNY joins the show to discuss the James Harden trade, the Giannis non-trade, & who won the trade deadline (18:48). Then, they discuss the NBA title favorites post trade deadline and who has the most pressure to...

A Post January College Basketball Update 03.02.2026

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over how many teams in College Basketball can win March Madness (1:20). Then, he gives 10 players that Brooklyn Nets fans should keep their eyes on for the rest of the college season (16:11). Finally, he checks in on his Iona Gaels (29:09), & SO much more!

A Meh NBA Trade Deadline 30.01.2026

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes (0:55). Then, he touches on who else could be available at the NBA trade deadline (10:48). Finally, he talks about the Nets doing everything they can to tank (21:15), & SO much more!

Take the points, Sam Darnold's comeback story, & Bill Belichick HOF Snub 30.01.2026

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they wrap up the Championship Games and why conventional football wisdom always wins (1:02). Then, they discuss some of the pre-Super Bowl LX storylines (16:16). Finally, they give some overreactions (43:03). 

Jets hire Brian Duker as Defensive Coordinator 28.01.2026

Joe reacts to the breaking news of the Jets hiring a new Defensive Coordinator under Aaron Glenn.

New York's Hot Stove, Knicks Skid, & the Wild Western Conference 23.01.2026

Joe is solo for this podcast and begins by talking about the Mets and Yankees moves this week and what it means for both teams (1:04). Then, he switches to the Knicks and the midseason rocky road they’ve hit, what happened to the team in December, and touches on the Nets horrific loss (20:41). Finally, he chats about the rest of the NBA (34:48), & SO much more!

Worst to First for Indiana, What is a Catch (?!), can Josh Allen ever win the Super Bowl, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Divisional Weekend) with Nick Paradies 21.01.2026

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin talking about the CFB National Championship Game, Curt Cignetti’s impact on the sport, what to make the of the NIL era, Indiana’s improbable run, and “The U” officially being back (1:30). Then, they switch to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, bad officiating, what a catch is vs is not, whether Josh Allen can win the Super Bowl, Caleb Williams’ in...

The Giants & John Harbaugh, the Cardiac Bears, & Playoff Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Wildcard Weekend) with Nick Paradies 16.01.2026

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin touching on Kyle Tucker signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who they are most confident in for the rest of the NFL Playoffs, dark horse teams, & who they want to watch the most (1:11). Then, they go over John Harbaugh finalizing a deal to be the next head coach of the New York Football Giants and the rest of the coaching carousel (34:03). Finally,...

The CFB Playoff is dumb again, a changing of the guard in the NFL, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 14) with Nick Paradies 11.12.2025

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin going over the CFB Playoff Bracket, what they got wrong, how they keep getting it wrong, and give some guidelines for the committee to follow (1:02). Then, they discuss a wild week of Week 14 pro football, no Chiefs or Ravens in the playoffs, & why there are no excuses for Josh Allen (26:43). Finally they give their Overreactions (48:05), & SO mu...

Kyle Schwarber stays in Philadelphia & Edwin Diaz is a Dodger! 09.12.2025

Joe is solo for this express edition of the podcast as he reacts to the Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Diaz news (1:02) and what it means for the rest of the Major League Baseball Offseason. 

Giannis to the Knicks, Yankees budget, & Week 14 Lock$ with Gordon Damer 05.12.2025

Joe starts the podcast going over the potential of a potential Giannis trade, what the Knicks need this season, why they shouldn’t trade for them this year, Oklahoma City’s chance of 74 wins, the Lakers, & Brooklyn Nets (1:11). Then, he goes over the Yankees hypothetical budget, the Red Sox’s getting frisky, and two other teams that will impact the baseball offseason (20:58). Finally, Gordon D...

Lane Kiffin to LSU, Ultimate Parody in the NFL, & Week 13 Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 13) 02.12.2025

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the show going over Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU, what that means for the landscape of the college football for the rest of the season and next year, & why would Kiffin do this now. As well as Michigan losing to Ohio State… (1:01) Then, he goes over a week in pro football that might be eye opening, who doesn’t have excuses anymore, & who maybe to beat...

No Dominate in the NFL, CFB Playoff Rankings, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 12) with Nick Paradies 26.11.2025

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies and they begin the show talking about a week of separation in the NFL, how every team can lose, & their biggest takeaway from Week 12 (1:01). Then, they give their CFB Playoff Rankings (36:36). Finally, they give their Week 12 Overreactions (52:47), & SO much more!

Knicks Concerns, the Mets need to spend, & Week 12 Lock$ with Gordon Damer 21.11.2025

Joe begins the show talking about the concern level with the Knicks 14 games into the season, why he needs to see more from the bench, & who Knicks fans should be worried about in the Eastern Conference (1:01). Then, he talks about how important it is for the New York Mets to have a big spending offseason and who to go after (18:08). Finally, Gordon Damer joins the show to go over the Week 12...

Who are the best teams in the NFL, Private Equity in CFB (?), & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 11) with Nick Paradies 21.11.2025

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss some burning questions after Week 11 by playing a game of toss up (1:11). Then, they go over the state of College Football all over the country including: Georgia, the Big 10’s private equity problem, and Alabama (15:51). Finally, they give some Week 11 Overreactions (31:23), & SO much more!

Who should the next Giants Coach be (?), Catch of the Year (?), & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 10) with Nick Paradies 12.11.2025

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the firing of Brian Daboll, who the next coach of the Giants should be, & the contenders vs pretenders for Super Bowl LX (1:03). Then, they go over a crazy week in College Football (24:43). Finally, they give their overreactions for Week 10 (39:45), & SO much more!

The GREATEST Game 7, Knicks Concerns, & Week 10 Lock$ 07.11.2025

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the show rewinding to Game 7 of the World Series, how great for baseball it was, as well as previewing the offseason ahead (1:04). Then, he talks about the Nets first win and his issues with the Knicks early on (19:05). Finally he gives his and Gordon Damer’s Lock$ for Week 10 (34:00), & SO much more!

Brian Daboll should be done, ANOTHER Jets Rebuild, & Week 9 Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 9) with Nick Paradies 05.11.2025

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the show talking about the end of the Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll era as well as the Jets “winning” the NFL trade deadline (1:10). Then, they switch to the first CFB Playoff Bracket and the issues with it (25:18). Finally, they give their Week 9 Overreactions (37:48), & SO much more!

The New York Jets Trade Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis 04.11.2025

Joe reacts to the breaking Sauce Gardner trade.

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