Pags' Perspective

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.

It's a New York football doubleheader! A chaotic one for sure, but a doubleheader nonetheless. On this edition of Pags' Perspective, Ryan gives his thoughts on the Jets' questionable firing of GM Joe Douglas and actions of owner Woody Johnson, and the Giants' decision to bench QB Daniel Jones following a 2-8 start. Article I mentioned on Woody's meddling: https://www.nj.com/jets/2024/11/report-woo...

Pags discusses the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, and the flaws in Kamala Harris' campaign that caused her to lose to former President Donald Trump. Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely my own. Intro: Many Men (Clean) - 50 Cent

Pags discusses the MLB's decision today to postpone the last two games of the Mets-Braves series to after the end of the regular season on Monday, September 30th, due to Hurricane Helene set to make landfall in the Atlanta area tomorrow. Intro: Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston Audio from 'The Arthur Aidala Power Hour' courtesy of WNYM-AM.

Pags discusses the Mets being sued over a woman allegedly being told she could not wear a Trump hat into the stadium, during a game last month. This news comes as the team pushes for a Wild Card spot in the last two weeks of the regular season, and the headlines - good or bad - keep coming for the 2024 New York Mets. Intro/Outro: Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth

Pags discusses former President Donald Trump's rally on Long Island on September 18, 2024, and whether or not his appearance at the Nassau Coliseum will help election races in November, both local and national.  Intro/Outro: 50 Cent - Many Men (Wish Death) [radio edit] Clip from the second 2024 Presidential Debate courtesy of ABC News. All views and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely th...

During the Cubs-Pirates game in Pittsburgh last night, Cubs pitcher Justin Steele was forced by an umpire to wash his hands after discovering a sticky substance on Steele's hand mid-game. It's a completely different stance compared to two months ago, when the same umpire threw out Mets closer Edwin Diaz in a similar circumstance, but was not allowed to wash his hands. Diaz was subsequently handed...

Pags is joined by Jack Sargent on this edition of Pags' Perspective to discuss RFK Jr.'s decision to endorse former President Donald Trump, and the impact this could have on Election Day 2024. All views and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of its host and their guests. RFK Jr. sound bytes courtesy of the Associated Press.

Earlier today, it was announced that ESPN New York will be moving from 1050 AM to 880 AM, spelling the end of WCBS-AM's decades-old run serving the New York market on that frequency. Pags discusses this move and the implications for both parent companies, as well as the legacy that WCBS leaves behind in the radio industry. WNBC-AM aircheck courtesy of Jersey John on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0vmQ9...

Pags reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, less than four months before Election Day, and what to expect from the Democrat Party moving forward.

Pags gives his raw reaction to the attempted assassination of former President Trump during a rally in Butler, PA on July 13, 2024.