New York, New York with John Jastremski

JJ opens with some thoughts on the Knicks' future now that he’s had a day to process the end of their season (1:22), and then previews the Nets-Bucks series (5:08). Next he welcomes The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Jack O on to preview the first Yankees–Red Sox series of the year, including why this season has been so miserable for New York fans, whether the rivalry still has the same bite to it, and...

The Knicks' surprisingly fun season officially came to an end in their Game 5 loss to the Hawks. JJ took a bunch of calls in our live locker room show right after the game, breaking down how the Hawks completely outclassed the Knicks for the majority of the series, Julius Randle's and Tom Thibodeau’s shortcomings, and why it’ll be tricky to improve this team in the future. Plus, we always want to...

JJ opens with the Yankees' extra-innings win over the Rays that ended their four-game losing streak—although their problems are far from solved (00:58). He then breaks down the Nets closing out the Celtics (7:49) and previews Knicks-Hawks Game 5 (11:10). Next, we welcome actor and huge Knicks fan Jerry Ferrara back to the show to discuss whether the Knicks can extend the series, Trae Young’s domin...

In Part 2 of our shows this Sunday, JJ talks about the Nets’ impressive offensive performance in their Game 4 win in Boston and a fan throwing a water bottle at Kyrie (00:59). Next, he chats with The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey about whether the Knicks will get another win in their series against the Hawks, who should get more blame—Randle or Thibs, and how in the world the Mets are in first place (9:...

In Part 1 of two shows this Sunday, JJ opens with the depressing weekend for the Knicks and Yankees. He starts by breaking down the Knicks' Game 4 loss to the Hawks and discusses Atlanta’s talent gap, why this series has him rethinking Julius Randle’s future, and how Tom Thibodeau has been outcoached (00:27). Next, he gets to the Yankees getting swept by the Tigers, their terrible offense, and why...

JJ jumps right into the Locker Room app to answer live questions after Julius Randle and the Knicks fell to Trae Young and the Hawks in a disappointing Game 3. Host: John Jastremski Producer: Steve Ceruti, Craig Horlbeck We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at (917) 382-1151 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ opens with a preview of Knicks-Hawks Game 3, including why New York shouldn’t be scared going to Atlanta when they only need a split (1:05). Next, he discusses more Yankees injuries and the Mets sweeping their double-header (7:35). Then, JJ chats with SNY’s Ian Begley about Derrick Rose’s importance, whether he’s concerned about Julius Randle, and whether the Knicks will win this series (17:10)...

JJ opens with his immediate reaction to the Knicks’ massive come-from-behind win in Game 2 against the Hawks. He’s then joined by Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey before closing it out with some live calls in the Locker Room app. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at (917) 382-1151. Host: John Jastremski Guests: Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey Producer: Steve C...

JJ opens by looking ahead to Knicks-Hawks Game 2 and why it’s absolutely a must-win for New York (1:20). Then he gets into the Nets’ 2-0 lead over the Celtics (5:30) and the Yankees’ and Mets’ injury problems (8:08). Next, he chats with The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre about the expectations for the Knicks in Game 2 and how to handle Trae Young before getting into Wos’s Mets and Jets fandom (17:00). Then...

JJ opens with the Knicks' heartbreaking Game 1 loss to the Atlanta Hawks and why they need to figure out a way to deal with Trae Young (1:01), before breaking down Phil Mickelson’s improbable win at the PGA Championship (10:45). Then, he chats with SiriusXM NBA host Justin Termine about how the Knicks can still win this series, why he still has doubts about the Nets, and more on the rest of the NB...

JJ opens with his official picks for the Knicks and Nets in their respective first-round series (1:03), plus he gets into another Yankees win over the Rangers. Then he chats with former Knicks head and assistant coach Mike Woodson, who’s now the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, about the rise of Julius Randle, what he’s learned from Tom Thibodeau, how he thinks the Knicks matchup with the Hawks...

JJ drops a bonus episode to react to Corey Kluber’s no-hitter, the first Yankee no-hitter in over 20 years and the sixth no-hitter in MLB this season. After criticizing the Kluber signing, JJ says he's now happy to eat crow and explains why Kluber could be a real difference-maker for the Yankees this season. Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-...

JJ opens with the Mets getting two big wins against the Braves before getting to the Yankees' hit brigade against the Rangers (1:16). Then New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang joins to discuss his sports allegiances, why he grew up a Knicks fan but now supports the Nets, his favorite sports moment, and why he’s running for mayor (15:15). Next, JJ chats with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about...

JJ opens with the Knicks closing out the regular season with three straight wins to clinch the 4-seed and home-court advantage in Round 1 against the Hawks before taking a few calls from fired-up Knicks fans (1:13). Then he breaks down his weekend trip to Baltimore and the Yankees taking two of three from the Orioles, plus the Mets getting swept by the Rays (14:57). Next, radio and YES Network hos...

JJ opens with the Knicks’ come-from-behind win against the Spurs as New York gets one step closer to avoiding the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs (1:00). Then he discusses the Yankees taking two of three from the Rays (5:41). Next he welcomes longtime New York Post columnist and author Ian O’Connor to discuss whether the city is close to getting back to the good old days of the ’90s and t...

JJ opens with the Knicks' tough overtime loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night and lays out what needs to happen for New York to get in the 4-5 matchup before talking about the Yankees' win over the Rays (1:01). Then, he chats with former MLB player and current SNY Mets analyst Todd Zeile about the team's solid start, their lack of hitting, Lindor’s early struggles, and whether deGrom is the most do...

JJ opens with the Mets' five-game winning streak, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil using rats and raccoons to cover up a confrontation, and Jacob deGrom’s injury before breaking down the Knicks' win over the Clippers. Then JJ is joined by the voice of the Nets and CBS and TNT play-by-play man Ian Eagle to discuss Brooklyn’s season, why James Harden is so important to the Nets' success, and Eagle's...

JJ opens by discussing the Yankees taking two of three in a big series against the Astros (3:20). Then he gets into how Giancarlo Stanton is as locked in as ever and the Mets' series win in St. Louis (11:34). He chats with the voice of the Knicks, Mike Breen, about the excitement around the team, Julius Randle’s breakout, and what makes Tom Thibodeau such a great coach (19:30). Then JJ talks to SN...

JJ is joined by Shaun Morash of CBS Radio for a bonus episode after the Rangers shockingly fired GM Jeff Gorton and president John Davidson. Why did it happen now, and how much did it have to do with the team's statement following the Tom Wilson controversy? And where do the Rangers as a franchise go from here?  Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917...

JJ was at Yankee Stadium Tuesday night for the big win over the Astros, which he described as “hostile”—fans finally got to scream and yell at Houston for their cheating scandal two years ago (3:13). He also reacts to the Mets firing hitting coach Chili Davis (11:28). Next JJ chats with Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post about the Yankees' and Mets' long-term outlooks this season, the Knicks and Ne...

JJ opens with the Mets getting a big win but not without some drama and the Yankees potentially turning the corner (3:07). Next, he chats with Pro Football Focus’s lead draft analyst Mike Renner about the Jets and Giants drafts and which teams turned themselves into Super Bowl contenders this past weekend (19:40). Then, JJ talks to Zach Wilson’s college coach at BYU, Kalani Sitake, about what Jets...

Did the Jets and Giants both actually make smart decisions in the first round of the NFL draft? JJ explains why Giants GM Dave Gettleman deserves praise and why the start of a new era for the Jets is off to a great start (02:32).  Then he takes a deeper dive on both teams with guests and calls: JETS (14:45): Bob Wischusen, the radio voice of the Jets, stops by to give his thoughts on the Zach Wils...

JJ opens by talking about why this NFL draft is so important for the Jets (0:55) and why the Giants should take a receiver with their first-round pick (6:48). He then discusses the Yankees finally getting some production from their big bats and the Mets' managerial questions, and then takes a call from a cocky Nets fan. Next, he previews the Jets' draft with Connor Hughes of The Athletic (21:40) a...

JJ opens with how lucky New York is to have the two best pitchers in baseball in Jacob deGrom and Gerrit Cole (01:43). He then welcomes the legendary Mike Francesa to discuss everything going on right now in the New York sports scene and beyond, including the Knicks’ revival, the Yankees’ problems, and why deGrom is the most dominant pitcher he’s seen since Sandy Koufax. Plus, Francesa pulls back...

JJ opens with why Tom Thibodeau should be a lock for NBA Coach of the Year (2:13) and then breaks down how the Yankees came from behind to win in Cleveland (8:39). He then chats with Peter King of NBC Sports about the NFL draft, including some insight on what the Jets should expect with Zach Wilson, what the Giants will do with the 11th pick, and how the rest of the top 10 will play out (20:50). N...