WGBB Sports Talk New York

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show talking New York Mets hot stove with former Mets 1B Dave Magadan . Later, the guys welcome longtime Hofstra University head men’s soccer coach Richard Nuttall .

Host Bill Donohue welcomes longtime sports talk radio host Steve Somers to discuss his new book, Me Here, You There: My Three Decades Overnight, Under the Covers, Schmoozing S-P-O-R-T-S as Captain Midnight for WFAN . Later, Bill talks with former New York Rangers defenseman and Hockey Hall-of-Famer, Brad Park .

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome author John W. Miller , who spoke about his book on baseball Hall of Famer Earl Weaver titled The Last Manager . Later, former New York Jets safety Ken Schroy joined the show to talk about his role with the Marty Lyons Foundation and its upcoming fundraiser.

Host Bill Donohue welcomes baseball Hall-of-Famer, “The Dutch Master” himself, Bert Blyleven , to the program. Later, Bill talks with slugger of 414 big-league home runs, Darrell Evans . 

Host Bill Donohue welcomes sportswriter legend Jerry Izenberg discussing his book Once They Were Giants - The Golden Age of Heavyweight Boxing . Later, author Jim Leeke joins the show to discuss his latest book Big Loosh- The Unruly Life of Umpire Ron Luciano .

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome Conner Clark to the show to talk top 25 college football. Later, AJ Rovner called in to discuss the good and bad of the Giants game in Denver. Finally, University of Maine punter and native Long Islander Anthony Pecorella discussed his collegiate career and triumph over Lymphoma.

Host Bill Donohue welcomes Hall-of-Famer Andre Dawson , better known as “The Hawk,” to the show tonight for a great conversation about how baseball has changed over the years and what it means to our culture. Dawson shares his thoughts on sportsmanship, talking about the rise of taunting and flashy celebrations in today’s game and how it differs from the values players followed during his career....

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show recapping the Jets 37-22 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys with Antwan Staley of the Daily News. Later, he tries to put on his manager’s cap to figure out how the Yankees can crawl out of the 0-2 hole they’re in against the Blue Jays.

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome Ryan Leary , a star athlete from Carle Place High School, alongside his father, Pat, to discuss a significant and challenging situation regarding his participation in both football and soccer. Despite his evident talent, Ryan faces restrictions imposed by the school, which have prevented him from playing soccer this season, citing safety concerns as the...

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets and Yankees pitcher Ray Burris , followed by a discussion about the greatest sports speeches with author Robert Begley .

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome professional tennis player Jamie Loeb , who discussed the US Open and the changes for the tournament. Later, author Erik Sherman remembered former Mets manager Davey Johnson, who passed away this week. Sherman co-wrote Johnson’s memoir My Wild Ride in Baseball and Beyond .

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher Pete Falcone about his career and the hurdles he faced as a pro athlete. Falcone reminisces about growing up in Brooklyn and making the jump to the majors, sharing stories that give listeners a sense of the friendships and camaraderie among players. He recalls his memorable debut game; winning it but also dealing with an unexpected twist that...

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show welcoming AJ Rovner , podcast host at Mic'd Up, about New York Giants transitioning from a good preseason to the regular season. The guys dive into the US Open Tennis with former player Irina Falconi- Hartman . Then Mark Gottfried talks about his experiences coaching D1 basketball at places like NC State and Alabama while now focusing on leadershi...

Host Bill Donohue begins the show talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame. He takes a look at the history, the players and managers who’ve been honored, and the work of the ERA Committees in recognizing some of the game’s overlooked stars. In the second half of the show, Bill revisits his “Baseball at the Movies” segment, welcoming actress Bitty Schram , one of the stars of A League of Their Own ....

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway for an in-depth conversation about the challenges of managing at the highest level of professional baseball. Callaway shares stories from his time with both the Mets and the Cleveland organization, offering insight into leadership, team dynamics, and handling pressure in a demanding market like New York. He ta...

Show Summary: Host Bill Donohue welcomes Jim Marshall , the oldest living player from the 1962 New York Mets, who shares anecdotes from his storied career, including his time in Japan and his significance to Ichiro Suzuki’s family. Marshall, who played first base for the Mets and later managed teams in Major League Baseball, recounts his experiences and the evolution of the game. Later, Ron Swobod...

Host Chris Caputo recaps Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend, celebrating the inductions of Dick Allen, Dave Parker, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, and Ichiro Suzuki. He’s joined by Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com to break down trade deadline strategy and the value of top prospects, while former Mets acting GM Zach Scott offers a front-office perspective on the pressure teams face this time of year. They wrap wi...

Show Summary: Host Bill Donohue begines the show by welcoming author Stephen W. Dittmore , who presents his latest work, Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger . This episode elucidates the life and accomplishments of Jim Gilliam, a pivotal yet underappreciated figure in Dodgers history, who played an integral role in seven World Series and earned four championship rings. Dittmore articulates the reaso...

Show Summary Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets outfielder and World Series champion Art Shamsky . Later, Bill speaks with author and baseball historian, Chris Donnelly about his new book, Get Your Tokens Ready: The Late 1990s Road to the Subway Series . Show Details The conversation commences with the esteemed host, Bill Donohue, as he engages the illustrious former New York Mets out...

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Mets outfielder Butch Huskey to the show for a lively and wide-ranging chat. They cover everything from how players grow and develop to how the game has changed, especially around the All-Star break and what it means for teams and players. The guys look back at the All-Star Game’s golden years, comparing it to today’s flashier version, wh...

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former NHL goalie Daren Puppa, who spoke with the guys about his time in the NHL. Later, John Santamaria joined the program to break down the New York Islanders’ draft picks and the Mets’ recent struggles.

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show discussing the major late-breaking news of the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Later, he shares stories of enjoying sports with his dad and ends things frantically checking his email to see if he’s been banned from MSG for questioning Dolan’s decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau and keep the Rangers Chris Drury around.

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo opened the show by welcoming Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Artis Gilmore , who spoke about his life in basketball and his connection with the Indiana Pacers. Later, John Santamaria joined the program to talk about the Islanders new regime and what they might do with the first overall draft pick.

Show Summary: This episode features an enlightening discussion with Rino Monteforte , long snapper from Notre Dame, who shares insights from his journey from North Babylon and Kellenberg High School to the prestigious Fighting Irish. His narrative not only highlights his athletic accomplishments but also reflects on the challenges he faced, including overcoming doubts about his size and ability. F...

Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show by welcoming professional tennis player and New York native Jamie Loeb , who discusses life on the Pro Tour and gives her thoughts on the French Open. Later, former NBA player Rob Werdann joined the program to break down the New York Knicks series loss to the Pacers and gave his thoughts on the NBA finals. Takeaways: Professional tennis player Jam...