Pags' Perspective

It was destiny. Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th NHL goal on Long Island, and yours truly was witness to a historic moment in sports. Just 26 years after The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, scored his final NHL goal against my New York Islanders, and 31 years after breaking Gordie Howe's goals record, Alex Ovechkin becomes the NHL's newest leading goal scorer. I discuss the experience of being there for s...

My reaction to Alex Ovechkin tying Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career NHL goals in tonight’s 5-3 Washington Capitals win over the Chicago Blackhawks, as well as the history that could very well unfold on Long Island this Sunday afternoon.

My thoughts on Cory Booker's 25 hour Senate speech, and whether or not this could make him a viable leader for the Democratic Party in 2028. Yes, this has aged like milk. A great April Fools Day prank indeed, with Booker ending this while I was in post-production of my initial thoughts.

Happy Opening Day everyone! Mets take on the Astros in their season opener from Houston, before the start of the Amazin's season, I give my Mets hot takes for 2025 and preview how they will finish standings-wise, as well as some potential bright spots to look out for. Intro: Lets Go Mets Go! Outro: Bad Bunny - NUEVAYoL

Before the first March Madness game tips off, Ryan Pagano and Jack Sargent reveal their bracket predictions for the tournament! Who do you think is winning it all this year? Send me your thoughts @ryanpags_podcasting on IG! Intro: Deerock - March Madness (Deerock Remix)

March 13, 2020 will always be a day that sticks out to me, as that was the true last day of my senior year of high school before the whole world as we knew it moved remotely and took a turn for the bad. Crazy to think that is now half a decade old, and it's nuts to think about where I'm at now. 17 year old me was committing to college by that point, ready to begin a career in college radio and hop...

Prior to today's Stadium Series game between arguably the NHL's hottest team in the Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets, I welcomed Jason Spiller onto Pags' Perspective to discuss a bit of the matchup, as well as the Stadium Series and Winter Classic matchups announced for the 2025-26 season! Plus, as previewed in the previous Cross Islanders Parkway episode, we give our thoughts on ou...

Isles go an even .500 on their Florida road trip to start February, followed by a win over Vegas two nights later, in the last home game at UBS Arena before the Four Nations break. A quick recap, as well as a discussion with fellow Isles fan Jason Spiller on a controversial development unfolding regarding the UBS Arena fan experience. Originally recorded on 2/7/25.

Chris Contello of Primetime Sports joins the show to talk some NBA, 4 Nations, Spring Training, and more! Check out Primetime on YouTube at the World Of Sports Network with the link below: WOSN: https://youtube.com/@wosn9?si=ZimsfV1rc1X1by87 Intro: Kevin Rudolf (ft. Lil Wayne) - Let It Rock (instrumental)

President Trump made headlines earlier this week by barring two Associated Press reporters from entering White House press briefings, as their style guide does not use the term 'Gulf of America' as the President signed into law, as opposed to what many of you have referred to as the 'Gulf of Mexico'. As a former News Director at my college radio station, I use my journalistic perspectives from col...

Kanye West bought airtime during this year's Super Bowl, and it went about as well as you could expect. Seriously, everyone knows he's been anti-semitic in the past, how are advertisers still doing business with this guy? I thoroughly doubt anyone would want to do business with him ever again with his latest stunt he pulled, leading to both his Yeezy website and his X account being pulled off the...

My reaction to Pete Alonso returning to the Mets on a 2 year, $54 million deal:

Isles shut out the Flyers last night 3-0, prompting Philadelphia to make some immediate changes of their own. Also, an Isles rookie nets hist first NHL goal as the blue and orange extend their win streak to six ahead of a two game trip to the Sunshine State this weekend!

Starting a new series here on Pags' Perspective called "Cross Islanders Parkway" featuring New York Islander game recaps. 2-0 since I've been talkin' Isles on the pod, so it looks like this may be here to stay. Anyway, Isles beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 last night to extend the win streak to five, going into a Metro division matchup against the Flyers in Philadelphia tomorrow night. I break dow...

On yesterday's episode, I briefly previewed the Carolina Hurricanes-New York Islanders matchup that night at UBS Arena, a night where the Isles just so happened to best their Metro Division rivals courtesy of a Brock Nelson OT game winner. I'm apparently undefeated when previewing these games now, so why not perhaps start a recap series on this podcast for the games? The beginning of the Cross Isl...

On this Saturday's Pags' Perspective, I discuss the highlights thus far from Amazin Day at Citi Field, and some moves shaking up the NHL landscape yesterday. I may or may not also go in depth about my Mets jersey collection... that bonus is surely bringing the boom in an otherwise slow time during the MLB offseason. Song Choice: A.J. & Big Justice, AMH, & The Rizzler - Break the BOOM! Mete...

1/22/25 - So much to discuss tonight! With the defending World Series Champion Dodgers bringing on more big pieces (and upsetting every non-Dodger fan in the process), the latest on my New York Mets since the big Juan Soto signing, and reacting to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class. We may still be a few weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting, but talkin' ball won't stop anytime soon. T...

With the passing of legendary baseball announcer Bob Uecker being announced earlier today, I reflect on his 54 seasons calling Milwaukee Brewers baseball, and what he has meant for the game of baseball and for broadcasting. Rest In Peace, Bob Uecker (1934-2025). Audio clips courtesy of Molson Coors, the Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network, and MLB, respectively.

The end of 2024 came with the sad news of the 39th President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter, passing away at 100 years old. As his funeral services are set to be held on January 9th in both Washington D.C. and his home state of Georgia, Pags takes a look back at the legacy of former President Carter and what we all can learn from his life, as both President and as a humanitarian fol...

Ryan Pagano's reaction to Juan Soto signing a record 15 year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets on the night of December 8th, 2024. That's really all I have to say.

The late hours of December 1st, 2024 would see the Mets make their first big splash in free agency, in what will most likely go down as one of the more important offseasons in franchise history. Per Jeff Passan, the Mets inked former Brewers starter Frankie Montas to a 2 year, $34 million deal. This signing may not be that of Juan Soto, arguably the best player available in this year's free agent...

Pags gives his thoughts on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli cabinet agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah on November 26, 2024.

Pags gives his thoughts on former Florida attorney general becoming President-elect Trump's next pick for U.S. Attorney General, following Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely my own. Battle Without Horror or Humanity - HOTEI

Pags reacts to this afternoon's breaking news of Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's pick for Attorney General, withdrawing his name from consideration.

Tonight, Pags goes over some of the news of the day, including the NYPD naming a new commissioner and a verdict being reached in the murder trial of Laken Riley, the Georgia nursing student murdered last February. Disclaimer: All thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are my own.