Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti talk sports and interview the hottest names in sports and entertainment.
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The Boomer & Gio podcast is a must-listen for any sports fan, especially those who are fans of New York teams. The hosts, Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti, along with their supporting cast of Jerry Recco, Al Dukes, and Eddie Scozzare, provide entertaining and informative discussions on sports and other random topics. Their chemistry and camaraderie make it feel like you're hanging out with friends while getting your daily dose of sports news.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the humor and banter between the hosts. Boomer and Gio have great comedic timing and their back-and-forth exchanges keep listeners entertained throughout the show. The addition of Jerry, Al, and Eddie adds even more humor to the mix. They often delve into personal anecdotes and share funny stories that make the show relatable and enjoyable.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the extensive coverage of New York sports teams. As a Long Islander in North Carolina, I appreciate being able to stay up-to-date on my favorite teams from back home. Boomer & Gio provide insightful analysis on games, trades, and player performances that keeps me informed even though I'm miles away.
However, one downside to this podcast is Sal Licata's contributions when he fills in for one of the hosts. Some listeners find his constant yelling and repetitive statements annoying. While everyone has their own preferences when it comes to radio personalities, it's clear that Sal does not resonate well with everyone.
In conclusion, The Boomer & Gio podcast is a fantastic way to start your day if you love sports, have a good sense of humor, and enjoy some laughs along the way. The chemistry among the hosts is unmatched, making them truly the best in the business. While there may be some minor flaws with certain contributors to the show, overall it remains a staple in many listeners' morning routines.

The Mets remain one of the most perplexing teams in all of Major League Baseball, which is why they are a fantastic topic for Bradfo and Laura Albanese of Newsday to dive into. Should they buy? Should they sell? What has gone wrong? What is the future of Bo Bichette? All that and some outstanding talk about t-shirts make this another top-tier discussion with the Mets' beat writer.

Al & Jerry: Advice for recent graduates and always be saving for retirement

With Boomer out, Gio and Jerry kick off today's show breaking down tonight's NBA draft, the blockbuster trades sending Giannis to the Heat and Julius Randle to the Nets, and a rainy day at Willie Colon's golf outing. Next, they dive into the confusing Geno Smith verbal argument video, Jerry's DIY oil change, and Gordon Damer's updates on the NBA trade fallout. Then, the guys debate the future of the Knicks' role players, George Kittle's push for NFL grass fields, and Linda Cohn's retirement from ESPN. Finally, they react to Fanatics-Fest charging a whopping $935 for Jalen Brunson photos and Gio golfing with a total finance "character."

Boomer is out today, so Gio and Jerry start with tonight's NBA draft and the Nets trading for Julius Randle in what Gio calls the "Knicks model." Giannis is also heading to the Heat, a pair of major moves Gordon Damer tackles in his first update. Next, Gerrit Cole gave up five runs in a Yankees loss to the Tigers. Then, Gio calls golf analyst Eamon Lynch a "douche" for wanting to ban Long Island from hosting PGA events due to rude fans. Finally, the guys recap getting rained on at Willie Colon's golf tournament yesterday, where Gio felt like a storm chaser.

The Geno Smith story seems like a whole lot of nothing other than a verbal argument with a woman, prompting Gio to assign an intern to check her Instagram. Next, they talk about show snacks and Jerry changing his own oil for the first time in decades. Gordon Damer returns for an update on how the Giannis to the Heat trade relates to Jaylen Brown, followed by Julius Randle heading to the Nets and Jazz Chisholm having a Blow Pop in his mouth during the game. Finally, Ethan the intern reviews the confusing Instagram stories of the woman on video yelling at Geno Smith.

The guys debate whether the Knicks' role players will return, check in on Mitchell Robinson's farm, and discuss J.R. Smith's family asking for money, before Gio breaks down the crazy Netflix doc 'Maternal Instincts'. Next, Gordon Damer updates on Giannis heading to the Heat, Gerrit Cole brushes off a rough outing against the Tigers, and George Kittle advocates for grass fields. Finally, Scottish World Cup fans head to a Marlins game in Miami, and Linda Cohn retires from ESPN after 34 years.

The guys react to the $935 price tag for a Jalen Brunson picture at Fanatics-Fest, with Gio saying it's fine if people want to pay it and Jerry asserting he wouldn't spend $1,000 on anyone. Next, Gordon Damer reviews the top ten Cameo people before hitting Giannis going to the Heat, tonight's NBA draft, Julius Randle heading to the Nets, and Aaron Boone reacting to Gerrit Cole's rough Detroit outing. Finally, the Moment of the Day equates the Warm Up Show to a first date on Love On The Spectrum, and Gio recalls golfing at Willie Colon's outing with a finance guy who felt like a total character.

Gordon's back, but first we look at the top ten Cameo people. Giannis was traded to the Miami Heat and the NBA draft is tonight. Julius Randle was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Aaron Boone talks about Gerrit Cole's rough outing in Detroit. The Moment of The Day: The Warm Up Show was like a first date on Love On The Spectrum.

Gio say if you wanna do it, then do it. Jerry declines.

Gordon starts with the Giannis to the Heat. Gerrit Cole did not pitch well against the Tigers but said it was just one of those nights. George Kittle talked about the NFL needing grass like they do in the World Cup in the NFL stadiums. The Scottish World Cup fans have made their way to Miami and were very excited to go to a Marlins game.

The Netflix documentary has become a must-see of horrors and Gio is hooked.

Gordon Damer returns for an update and starts with reaction to Giannis to the Heat trade and how it relates to Jaylen Brown. Julius Randle is headed to the Nets. Jazz Chisholm had Blow Pop in his mouth during the game.

The Geno Smith story, right now, seems like a whole lot of nothing other than a verbal argument with a woman. Gio gave an assignment to the intern to look at the woman's Instagram account.

Gordon Damer has your updates today and starts with Giannis going to the Heat and Julius Randle going to the Nets. Gerrit Cole gave up 5 runs in just 4 ½ in the Yankees loss to the Tigers. Golf Channel analyst Eamon Lynch doesn't want Long Island to host any more PGA events because the fans are rude. Gio called him a ‘douche'.

It's NBA Draft day and big trades happened including Julius Randle to the Nets and Giannis to the Heat.

Al & Jerry: Amazon returns, concert setlists and what kind of shorts are men wearing these days?

The Yankees cooled off this weekend dropping two of three to the Reds but remain in first place in the American League East.Should they be all in on Tarik Skubal at the deadline or focus their attention elsewhere?

We kick off with Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win amid fan heckling, C-Mac's support for Aaron Boone, and a brutal weekend of Mets and Yankees losses to the Phillies and Reds. Next, we break down rumors of Giannis to the Celtics, the NBA draft, OG Anunoby's $3 million auction ball, and unverified drama at Geno Smith's house. Finally, Jazz Chisholm's lack of a cup sparks a locker room debate, Rafael Devers refuses a pinch runner, Emmanuel Berbari delivers a failed dad joke for the Moment of the Day, and the show wraps up with Monday weddings and Netflix's Maternal Instincts.

We open with Wyndham Clark winning his second U.S. Open as heckling fans get ejected. Jerry delivers his first update of the day, starting with Clark's NBC admission that he was clearly not a fan favorite. Then, Kyle Schwarber crushes four home runs in two days against the Mets, and Ben Rice provides the lone Yankees offense with a homer in their loss to the Reds. Finally, we wrap up the hour with even more U.S. Open talk.

We kick things off with C-Mac's support of Aaron Boone, Cam Schlittler shutting down the Reds on Friday night, before breaking down the Mets' terrible weekend against the Phillies. Gio refuses to take the Mets seriously until they reach .500, while a realistic Boomer refuses to give up. Jerry returns for an update, but not before Gio highlights Willie Colon's golf tournament happening today. Next, we hear Scottie Scheffler's take on Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win and the fan backlash. Then, the Phillies top the Mets again behind homers from Harper and Schwarber, while the Yankees drop another one to the Reds. Finally, we discuss rumors of Giannis heading to the Celtics and look at OG Anunoby's historic tip-in ball going up for auction for a potential $3 million.

We talk more about the OG Anunoby tip-in ball being auctioned by Sotheby's through their official NBA partnership, followed by a look ahead to the upcoming NBA draft. Jerry returns for an update on the Phillies beating the Mets again, featuring Bryce Harper on the team's turnaround under Don Mattingly, while the Yankees drop a second straight game to the Reds. We close with a video of a woman yelling at Geno Smith's house about childcare and claiming he put hands on her, though there is no independent verification to know what is actually true.

Jazz Chisholm refuses to wear a cup despite a painful foul ball mishap, leading Boomer to argue only catchers wear them, before a discussion on locker room crabs and Boomer's cup habits in the NFL versus adult hockey. Next, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper homer again to beat the Mets, the Yankees drop two straight to the Reds, Rafael Devers refuses a pinch runner, and Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open while acknowledging he wasn't a fan favorite. We wrap up with an ill-fated dad joke from Emmanuel Berbari for the Moment of the Day, Boomer discussing a few weddings—including one on a Monday—and Gio mentioning the Netflix documentary Maternal Instincts.

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper homered again as the Phillies beat the Mets. The Yankees lost 2 straight to the Reds. Wyndham Clark won the US Open but knows he wasn't a fan favorite. The Moment of The Day: Emmanuel Berbari has a dad joke that doesn't go well.

Athletes who reject wearing the protective gear. Plus, for some reason, the topic goes to hygiene and unwanted things on your body.

Jerry returns with the Phillies beating the Mets again. Bryce Harper talked about the Phils turning it around since Don Mattingly took over. The Yankees dropped a second straight game to the Reds. More US Open audio as well.

The NBA secured the ball because they have a deal to auction things off with Sotheby's. We also talked about the upcoming NBA draft.

Jerry's got Scottie Scheffler on Wyndham Clark's US Open win and the fan reaction to him. The Phillies beat the Mets again as Harper & Schwarber went deep...again. The Yankees lost to the Reds again.

Boomer explains to Gio why he refuses to give up on this Mets season -- just yet. Gio says there's been too much bad baseball to ignore, but the Hall of Famer debuts a new character in reverse-honor of Tommy Lugauer.

Boomer and Gio discuss Wyndham Clark's sports psychologist and how she may have helped him navigate the turbulence brought to the course by fans. Jerry also gets the guys discussing the Tkachuk reunion -- and why the Rangers didn't get involved.

We talked about C-Mac being an Aaron Boone supporter, Cam Schlittler shutting down the Reds on Friday night and about the Mets terrible weekend against the Phillies.

Jerry starts with Wyndham Clark on NBC saying he was clearly not a fan favorite. Kyle Schwarber hit 4 home runs in 2 days against the Mets. Ben Rice homered and was the only Yankees offense in their loss to the Reds.

It's his second. Also, some fans were rightfully thrown out for heckling him.

Boomer and Gio break down a wild weekend at Shinnecock Hills after Wyndham Clark flips the script to capture the U.S. Open! The guys recap the course conditions, Clark's legendary escape out of the fescue on 16, and the "embarrassing" Tri-State gallery fans who were aggressively heckling him down the stretch.

Hear from James Dolan, Mike Breen, and Joe Benigno as they reflect on the Knicks' championship run.

Evan & Tiki are live from the parade and hear from the speeches at City Hall as the Knicks celebrate their championship with their fans. Plus, Evan & Tiki on the chaotic scene from the parade (15:52); Tommy Lugauer joins in at City Hall (30:15); Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle recap the atmosphere from the parade (48:53; Carton sounds off on celebrities having a float (1:09:31); Boomer & Gio hear from callers live from the parade (1:25:18).

Boomer, Gio, and Jerry celebrate a Knicks championship and whether or not this team was “America's Team.” Plus, comparing Jalen Brunson to Kobe Bryant (12:35); Analyzing Brunson's play vs. Victor Wembanya (22:07); Jerry plays sound from Mike Breen and James Dolan's interviews with Craig Carton and C-Mac (35:36); will the Jets ever find their Jalen Brunson (47:47)?

We dive straight into yesterday's chaotic, capped-off Knicks parade with James Dolan's shots at the Mayor, viral twerking fights, and Jerry's audio clips from Jalen Brunson and Carmelo Anthony, alongside a big Mets win and a tough Yankees loss. Next, Boomer compares the Knicks' future to the '94 Rangers, Richard praises Mamdani's speech, and the baseball recaps continue after a rough Rich Hill outing. Then, the guys look for World Cup fever in the suburbs, share Brunson's message to the haters, and break down a bizarre TSA ranch dressing warning. Finally, Gio vents about the parade's communication breakdown, an NYPD officer calls the event a disaster, and the week wraps up with a hilarious "Blow Pig" Moment of the Day and US Open coverage.

We kick off with yesterday's capped-off Knicks parade, the Mayor's speech, and Gio crediting a fan speech writer. Jim Dolan made his dislike for the mayor clear, a cackling politician compared the team to 9-11 recovery, and two fighting, twerking women went viral on social media. Jerry's first update delivers parade audio from Carmelo Anthony, Mike Brown's "Who Let The Dogs Out," and Jalen Brunson's thanks, alongside clips of the Mayor, Dolan taking shots, and Julie Menin's annoying voice. Finally, Juan Soto homered twice in a Mets win over the Phillies, the Yankees fell to the White Sox on a Benintendi grand slam, Jazz Chisholm took a foul ball to the groin, and a caller wraps up the hour on his way to the US Open at Shinnecock.

Boomer kicks things off by comparing the 1994 Rangers' future to the Knicks' championship outlook, leading into a discussion on which players are under contract. A caller notes Mamdani's wife wore a bootleg shirt, Richard in Manhattan praises Mamdani's speech, and Boomer wonders if the NBA Cup belongs on the championship banner. Jerry's update delivers parade sounds, Mikal Bridges' dog, Mayor Mamdani, and James Dolan's reality check for young fans. Finally, the Yankees fall to the White Sox after a rough Rich Hill outing and a Benintendi grand slam, the Mets beat the Phillies behind two Juan Soto homers, and we close on why the NBA should be happy the team that won the cup also won the championship.

Gio wonders if World Cup fever is hitting the suburbs today, before the guys take calls from Knicks fans and people heading to the US Open. Jerry's update brings Mike Brown talking player sacrifice, Jalen Brunson's message to the haters, and Leon Rose's words for Knicks supporters. Then, the Yankees fall to the White Sox after baserunning issues, Juan Soto's two homers power a Mets win over the Phillies, and Boomer closes the hour with a TSA warning for Europeans overpacking American ranch dressing.

Gio vents about the lack of communication over capping the parade at two million, followed by a caller's story of 80-year-old women in Knicks dancer outfits at The Villages. An NYPD officer calls in to brand the parade a disaster, before Jerry's final update highlights Jalen Brunson thanking fans. Plus, the Moment of the Day brings a golfer's "Blow Pig" nickname, and the week wraps up with "Cashmere" Keith Mitchell's US Open performance.

Jerry's final update of the day starts with Jalen Brunson thanking the fans at the parade. Plus, an Al Dukes anatomy lesson and Moment of The Day: The Blow Pig nickname for a golfer.