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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 Knicks are NBA Champions, and today's show is an all-out celebration of MVP Jalen Brunson's legendary run alongside heavy criticism of Victor Wembanyama's controversial series. We spend the morning taking emotional calls from fans, looking ahead to Thursday's parade, and hearing championship reactions from broadcasters and Knicks legends. Jerry keeps us rolling with updates covering James Dolan's antics, the Monica McNutt and Taylor Swift drama, the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win, and the latest on the Yankees and Jets.

The Knicks are NBA Champions and Gio feels like a kid again as we look at the moves that got them here and the importance of MVP Jalen Brunson. Opinions are shifting on Victor Wembanyama after Boomer called him the NBA's dirtiest player. Jerry's first update brings the sounds of Mike Breen's championship call, followed by Jay Wright talking Brunson, insights from Leon Rose, James Dolan getting booed at a watch party, Mike Brown's reactions, and a painful "see y'all never" from Wemby. Finally, the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, a Ben Rice home run lifts the Yankees over the Blue Jays, , and a caller suggests Wemby hung around "scumbag monks."

We started by comparing Jalen Brunson to Mark Messier as legendary local athletes, before taking calls from Knicks fans comparing Brunson to "Wemby the jerk." Jerry returns for an update featuring Jalen Brunson, followed by Clyde Frazier comparing this squad to the 1970 team because so many guys are thriving. Finally, the Yankees beat the Blue Jays behind a Ben Rice home run, and we wrap up the hour talking about Thursday's upcoming parade.

We kick off the hour with upcoming parade talk and Knicks calls, including an elementary teacher using Jalen Brunson as a character lesson, followed by Gio addressing his past criticism of KAT. Next, we react to James Dolan's "no sex" advice to the team, before Jerry returns for an update featuring Brunson talking Mike Brown and Wemby reflecting on the series loss. Finally, we discuss the difference between Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox, note the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win, check in on Joe Tippmann's new Jets contract, and wrap up with a caller struggling to feel excited and an emotional Joe Benigno.

We continue talking about the Knicks championship and taking calls, before Jerry returns for his final update amidst talk of switching with Evan & Tiki to host a live show from the parade. Next, we hear Monica McNutt telling Taylor Swift to "get out of here" and Jalen Brunson defending McNutt to the Swifties. Then, we listen back to Tommy Lugauer and Anthony Gallo live during the win—with Tommy already predicting a dynasty—alongside a Steve Somers call-in and Joe Benigno singing "New York, New York." Finally, after the "religious man" Moment of the Day, we look at World Cup fans embracing American culture and hear from an emotional caller who watched this win in the exact same room he watched the 1973 championship.

Jerry's got audio of Monica McNutt saying Taylor Swift is not a Knicks fan and to ‘get out of here girl'. Jalen Brunson told the swifties that McNutt is a good person and to cut her some slack. We heard Tommy Lugauer and Anthony Gallo live on air when the Knicks won. Steve Somers called in to Tommy's show. We heard Joe Benigno singing ‘New York, New York'. The Moment of The Day: He was a religious man.

We've said a lot so we take a bunch of your calls on the Knicks and let you do the talking.

Jerry returns for an update and starts with Jalen Brunson talking about Mike Brown. Wemby said they dominated for most of the series but made some mistakes. We talked about the difference between Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox.

We take your calls on the Knicks including a teacher that sees Jalen Brunson as a lesson in hard work and "grit". Gio also changed his opinion on KAT between the regular season and the playoffs.

Jerry's got lots more from the Knicks & Jalen Brunson. Clyde Frazier said this team reminds him of the 1970 team since there are so many guys thriving. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays as Ben Rice homered.

We compare Jalen Brunson to Mark Messier in athletes that have come here and become legends. We took calls from Knicks fans comparing Brunson to Wemby the jerk.

Jerry has the sounds of Mike Breen as the Knicks win the championship. Jay Wright was on with Joe Benigno and talked about Jalen Brunson. We even heard from Leon Rose. James Dolan got booed at one of the watch parties until he apologized for it taking so long. We heard from Mike Brown after the win. Wemby said the loss was ‘painful'. The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays with a HR by Ben Rice.

We talked about all the moves the Knicks made to get here. We also discussed the importance of MVP Jalen Brunson. Boomer called Victor Wembanyama the dirtiest player in the NBA.

Anthony Volpe continues to struggle at the plate and in the field since returning from injury, and it has sparked a debate between Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash whether or not the time has come for the Yankees to wave the white flag on the former hyped prospect. Plus, Chris McMonigle calls for Volpe to be sent back to the minors, and Tommy Lugauer reacts to the Bombers sweeping the Guardians without Aaron Judge. Finally, Craig Carton blames Derek Jeter for the Knicks dropping game three at MSG!

The Knicks are one win away from a championship, and we have all the game five preview you need. Boomer and Gio look ahead to Saturday's game in San Antonio while helping a fan with a dilemma he may face with his wife due to give birth. Evan and Tiki debate if the Knicks are due for another dominant closeout game, while Craig and C-Mac discuss the opportunity that awaits in Texas.

Boomer and Gio reflect on the Knicks' epic Game 4 comeback and OG Anunoby's game-winning tip to take a 3-1 NBA Finals lead. Plus, the sound and different calls from the game, reaction to the Knicks-Spurs videos that surfaced, the NBA and sports world reacting to the Knicks, Gio on why the refs will try to force a Game 6, and more on how refs affect the outcome.

Al & Jerry: Picking out tourists in NYC is easy and why are people from different parts of the country so different?

Today's packed show is dominated by Knicks fever, featuring wild social media reactions, intense fan dilemmas over watching the game during wakes and labor inductions, and debates over a potential Wemby flagrant foul. Gio navigates an angry DM from Jeff Pearlman, his World Cup disinterest, and his own game-watching plans, while Boomer offers Al San Antonio tickets and recaps a star-studded Breitling watch event. Meanwhile, Jerry delivers updates loaded with Knicks analysis from NBA alumni like Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Jackson, and Iman Shumpert, alongside the Mets' big win on a Juan Soto homer. We finally wrap up the week discussing Tiki's temper, Al's meat-eating watch parties, and our ultimate spread predictions for tomorrow.

We start with additional social media videos from the Knicks/Spurs game, including Wemby going after OG's knee, De'Aaron Fox's mistakes, and people going wild in the streets after the win. Jerry then brings his first update featuring Chandler Parsons on the Michelle Beadle podcast and Stephen Jackson reacting to Knicks fans throwing things at Wemby. Finally, we look at what happens when Tiki gets angry at callers or guys like Wemby.

Gio gets an Instagram DM from Jeff Pearlman after doing an unfavorable impression of his Knicks take, and the guys discuss Larry David wanting to leave the Knicks game early. Next, Boomer offers Al two tickets to San Antonio for the Knicks game, leaving Al to think it over. Jerry returns with Iman Shumpert calling out De'Aaron Fox, followed by John Tortorella being asked about the Knicks series, and the Mets beating the Cardinals on a Juan Soto winning home run. Finally, Boomer recaps a Breitling watch event with Roger Goodell, Jaxson Dart, and Malik Nabers, where he shared advice for Dart.

Gio shares his lack of interest in the starting World Cup before recalling a time he got into Team USA at a Pittsburgh watch party. Next, callers share their dilemmas about watching the Knicks during a labor induction and a wake. Jerry returns with an update featuring Carmelo Anthony, Chris Webber, Metta World Peace, and Gary, Keith, and Ron all chiming in on the Knicks' success. Finally, the hour wraps up with a debate on exactly how egregious a flagrant foul would have to be to get called on Wemby tomorrow night.

Gio plans to watch the Knicks game at home with his daughter, but he's heading to a bar if she falls asleep, followed by a caller who shares his close encounter with Dua Lipa in Italy. Jerry returns for his final update of the week, covering Kenyon Martin's thoughts on player sleep monitoring, Jalen Brunson staying focused, Stephen Jackson's reaction to fans throwing things at Wemby, and Juan Soto's game-winning home run against the Cardinals. Finally, after the Moment of the Day highlights Al's meat-eating NBA watch parties, the week wraps up with a look at tomorrow's point spread and predictions.

Jerry has Kenyon Martin talking about teams monitoring the sleep of their players nowadays. Jalen Brunson said there's nothing to celebrate right now. Stephen Jackson talked about people throwing things at Wemby. Juan Soto hit a HR that ended up being the game winner against the Cardinals. The Moment of The Day: Al's meat eating NBA watch parties.

Gio is going to watch the Knicks game at home as long as his daughter watches it with him. If she falls asleep, he's going to the bar.

Jerry starts with Carmelo Anthony talking about game 4. Chris Webber gave credit to the Knicks. Metta World Peace told Carmelo Anthony, ‘you started this', in regards to the Knicks success (he didn't). Gary, Keith and Ron were also talking about the Knicks game.

A caller wonders if he can have the Knicks on while his wife is induced for labor. A caller has a wake tomorrow during the Knicks game.

Jerry returns with Iman Shumpert singling out De'Aaron Fox as being ‘not prepared for the moment'. John Tortorella was asked about the Knicks series. The Mets beat the Cardinals as Juan Soto had the winning HR.

Gio got an instagram DM message from Jeff Pearlman after doing an unfavorable impression of him after hearing his Knicks take. Boomer offers Al two tickets to go to San Antonio to see the Knicks game and Al has to think about it.

Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with a clip from Chandler Parsons on the Michelle Beadle podcast on Knicks/Spurs. Stephen Jackson talked about Knicks fans throwing things at Wemby and if it was at him he would whoop their ass.

We started with all of the additional videos posted to social media regarding the Knicks/Spurs game that we didn't see while we were on the air yesterday. Among them was a video of Wemby going after OG's knee.

Relive the adrenaline-fueled high of the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history as we break down the gut-check coaching adjustments, legendary defensive stops, and chaotic fan energy that saved the Knicks' season. From OG Anunoby's heroic tip-in to the dramatic collapse of the Spurs, this is New York sports talk at its absolute wildest.

Al & Jerry: Everything in our culture involves alcohol and should you respect a funeral procession?

Today's show is dominated by the Knicks' miraculous 29-point comeback and OG Anunoby's legendary tip-in to take a 3-1 series lead over the Spurs! We ride the emotional high all morning, taking calls from loyal fans and those who bailed early, while Jerry's updates deliver every angle of the madness—from Mike Breen's epic calls to Charles Barkley roasting San Antonio. Along the way, we break down the genius roster moves, check the local baseball scores, hear postgame reactions from Josh Hart and Victor Wembanyama, and wrap things up with the "Baby Ogugua" Moment of the Day alongside our psychic caller's bold prediction for Game 6.

The Knicks stormed back from 29 points down in the third quarter to beat the Spurs for a 3-1 series lead, sealed by an OG Anunoby tip-in that could become an iconic sports moment. Jerry delivers his first update with the play-by-play sounds of the legendary shot, followed by Charles Barkley calling the Spurs the stupidest team he's seen. Postgame, Jose Alvarado declared "that's called Knicks basketball" and Josh Hart thanked OG for taking him off the hook for a mistake. Meanwhile, the Mets lost to the Cardinals again, but a two-run triple from Jazz propelled the Yankees past the Guardians once more. Finally, Gio wraps up the hour noting how the world was ready to "slurp all over Wemby" if the Knicks had lost.

We continue celebrating the Knicks' incredible comeback with fan reactions, while Gio predicts heavy fouls next game to force a Game 6 in New York. We also hear from a caller who missed the action for a ghost tour before Jerry's update contrasts Tommy Lugauer's halftime optimism against Craig Carton calling the game early. Next, we replay Mike Breen's call of the OG tip-in—which Mike Brown dubbed the biggest play in franchise history—alongside Wemby's thoughts on moving forward. Finally, we wrap the hour discussing Jim Dolan's in-studio visit to the Carton Show yesterday.

We keep riding the high of the Knicks' comeback and OG's amazing tip-in, breaking down the great organizational moves that built this roster. A caller credits Wu-Tang Clan's halftime performance for sparking the rally before Jerry's update rolls Mike Breen's epic call of the shot and Tommy Lugauer yelling "see you at the parade." We also grab postgame reactions from Carton, C-Mac, and Carmelo Anthony. Then, Mike Brown shares his halftime routine, Wemby is asked if the flagrant fouls are in his head, and Shannon Sharpe and Ocho react to the victory. Finally, we wrap up with a caller wondering if there will be a Sunday morning B&G Show if the Knicks win it all on Saturday.

We revisit yesterday's caller who accurately predicted a one-point Knicks win, then take reactions from fans who bailed early versus those who stayed loyal. Jerry's final update kicks off with Gio spotting Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart, prompting Boomer to hope Dart takes notes from the Knicks. We then replay Mike Breen and San Antonio radio calls of the OG tip-in, Michael Wilbon calling the Spurs dumb, OG explaining his calm reaction, and Josh Hart's immense relief, before catching Dylan Harper on the locker room mood and Wemby on his missed free throws. Finally, after noting the Mets' 9-2 loss, we share the Moment of the Day about naming a baby Ogugua, and close with Mike from Bayside calling back to predict a big Spurs win this Saturday.

Gio was feeling for Cam Skattebo as he walked around at the Knicks game with Jaxson Dart. We heard from Mike Breen on the OG tip-in. We also heard how it sounded on San Antonio radio. We heard Michael Wilbon saying the Spurs played the dumbest basketball. OG said there was still 1.2 seconds left which is why he didn't get excited about his tip-in. Josh Hart thanked OG or he would have had a lifetime of regret. The Moment of The Day: We are going to name our baby Ogugua after OG.

We talked about the caller late in yesterday's show who said the spread was a trap and the Knicks would win by one. We took a ton of calls from fans, some who turned the game off and some who stayed loyal.

Jerry's got Mike Breen on the call for the OG tip-in. We heard Tommy Lugauer on WFAN when the tip-in went in. He then yelled, ‘see you at the parade'. We heard from Carton and C-Mac after the game. We heard from Carmelo Anthony after the game. Mike Brown talked about what he did at halftime. Wemby was asked if the flagrants are now in his head. We heard Shannon Sharpe and Ocho reacting to the Knicks win.

We take your calls including one who says that the Wu-Tang halftime show was the turning point. Wu-Tang power in the house.

Jerry with the sounds of Tommy Lugauer at halftime who refused to say the game was over. Craig Carton said the game was over during his halftime show. We heard Mike Breen's call on the OG tip-in. Mike Brown said it was the biggest play in Knicks history. Wemby talked about how things can go from here.