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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.

Yankees are on to Tampa, AL would keep sitting Judge, "they don't need him"

We break down the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Red Sox, Sonny Gray's early exit and sticky stuff, and look ahead to the Rays series while debating Aaron Judge's roster status. After rounding up MLB playoff action with Cody Bellinger, Bryce Harper, and the White Sox, we touch on Jameis Winston's thoughts on JJ McCarthy before discussing Phil Mickelson's therapy and comparisons to Tiger Woods. Finally, we turn to football with a Steelers-Browns preview, NFL line guessing, and a debate on whether McCarthy or Tommy DeVito is more likely to start.

We kick off with the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Red Sox after Boston pulled Sonny Gray early, giving New York the momentum heading into Tampa. Gio isn't worried about the Yankees' offense, expects a 70% Yankee crowd on the road, highlights the unchecked sticky stuff on Gray's neck, and explains why the White Sox are baseball's best story. Jerry delivers his first update with Cody Bellinger's three-run homer, Max Fried on the playoff atmosphere, Gray's thoughts on his early exit, and Bryce Harper making up for a costly error with a game-tying blast. Finally, Jameis Winston reacts to the Giants signing JJ McCarthy, and we wrap up with a preview of the Rays series and whether Aaron Judge makes the roster.

Real October baseball is officially here on October 1st as we question who will step up as the next Mr. October for the Yankees. Callers flooded the show with hot takes, calling out Boomer and demanding "loser" Aaron Judge stay off the roster. Jerry returned with updates from the Yankees' win over the Red Sox—featuring Cody Bellinger's three-run blast—plus postgame sounds from Suzyn Waldman, Ben Rice labeling Volpe a champagne-bottle menace, and reactions from the Red Sox locker room. Finally, Jerry rounded up the rest of the MLB playoff action, Jameis Winston shared his thoughts on bonding with JJ McCarthy, and Mike Tomlin revealed the Minecraft city he's been building for 12 years.

We start with Spike Lee's confrontation in the Legends Suites over Palestine and discuss his take on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Next, Jerry returns with sounds from the Yankees beating the Red Sox, postgame audio from Ben Rice as champagne flowed, and celebrations from the White Sox. Finally, we cover Phil Mickelson entering therapy for family trauma and addiction, leaving Gio to wonder how the two best golfers, Phil and Tiger, ended up with such similar issues.

We kick off with a preview of tonight's Steelers-Browns game and a round of "guess the spread" before debating whether JJ McCarthy or Tommy DeVito is more likely to start. After a caller claims all the pressure is on a returning Aaron Judge, we discover Rami takes boxing lessons. Jerry returns for an update, but Gio first has Rami rank the angriest staff member, leading into Cody Bellinger's three-run homer and Sonny Gray's frustration over being pulled after 70 pitches. Finally, the Moment of the Day features a caller demanding "loser" Aaron Judge stay out of the lineup, and Boomer unexpectedly closes the show by explaining how they put a horse down.

We started with a preview of tonight's Steelers/Browns game. We played ‘guess the spread' with some of this week's NFL games. Also, who's more likely to start a game, JJ McCarthy or Tommy DeVito?

Jerry returns with the sounds of the Yankees beating the Red Sox. We heard from Ben Rice after the game with the champagne flowing. We heard from the White Sox who were partying after their win.

Spike Lee was in the Legends Suites dining area where he got into a confrontation with a fan who wanted him to say something against Palestine on video.

Jerry has the sounds of the Yankees beating the Red Sox including Cody Bellinger's 3-run HR. We heard Suzyn Waldman in the locker room after the game. Ben Rice was asked about the celebration and said Volpe is a menace with the champagne bottle. We heard from some of the Red Sox players after the game. Jerry went around the other MLB playoff games. We heard from Jameis Winston on the ability to become pals with JJ McCarthy.

Who's going to step up for Yanks and be that guy? We also take a bunch of your Yanks calls.

Jerry starts the day with the sounds of Cody Bellinger's 3-run HR and we heard from him after the game. Max Fried was asked about the atmosphere. We heard from Sonny about getting pulled at 70 pitches. Jerry went around the MLB playoff games, including Bryce Harper misplaying a ball in right field that cost them a few runs. He made up for it with a game tying HR.

We started with the Yankees beating the Red Sox, 9-2, to move on to play the Rays starting Saturday. Gio is not worried about the Yankees offense at all now going into this series in Tampa. Will it sound like a Yankees home game down there?

The Yankees crushed the Red Sox in game one

Bradfo catches up with longtime friend of the program and Yankees Reliever John Schreiber to discuss joining the Yankees on waivers in August, the Yankees underrated pitching department, his upcoming free agency, and more!

The show leads with the Yankees beating the Red Sox behind Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice, a preview of Max Fried tonight, an MLB playoff update, and the Rangers dropping their opener to the Bruins. We hear postgame reaction from Schlittler, Rice, Sonny Gray, Austin Wells, and Anthony Volpe, alongside the Braves defeating the Phillies and the Giants releasing Odell Beckham Jr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux's "fake" reaction. Finally, Steph Curry responds to Warriors playoff doubts, Phil Simms breaks down the Giants' QB situation with Jameis Winston and JJ McCarthy ahead of the Cardinals game, and RJ Barrett reacts to the Knicks winning a title.

The Yankees beat the Red Sox behind dominant pitching from Cam Schlittler and two Ben Rice homers, despite fans hating the pre-game lineup. Boomer expects a big night from big-money Max Fried tonight. Jerry's update highlights Rice's postgame audio, a Yankees-Knicks comparison, George Lombard on Cam, and MLB playoff scores. Meanwhile, the Rangers were shut out in their opener. To wrap up, Gio got tricked by an old Jazz Chisholm video, and callers demanded more credit for Austin Wells.

We recap Rami and C-Mac at the Yankees game before taking callers who want Aaron Boone to get credit and think Yankees fans are idiots. Gio notes Anthony Rizzo looking scared on the broadcast. Jerry's update features audio from Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice, and Sonny Gray alongside an MLB playoff roundup. Meanwhile, the Rangers drop their season opener to the Bruins. To wrap up, we discuss the release of Odell Beckham Jr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux's reaction to it.

We kick off with the Yankees' win, the stadium atmosphere, fan behavior etiquette, and Gio's memory of the 2000 Vikings-Giants blowout. Jerry's update features sound from Austin Wells, Ben Rice, Anthony Volpe on Schlittler, a nervous-sounding Anthony Rizzo, and Brodes reacting to a Phillies loss. Meanwhile, Steph Curry bristles at being asked if the Warriors are a playoff team. To wrap up, Peter Schwartz tweets a surprising Mount Rushmore of active New York athletes.

We kick off with Phil Simms breaking down the Giants QB situation with Jameis Winston and JJ McCarthy ahead of the Cardinals game. Jerry's final update features Ben Rice's two-homer grand slam and Cam Schlittler dominating Boston, alongside news of the Giants releasing Odell Beckham Jr. Plus, RJ Barrett reacts to watching the Knicks win a title, and Moment of the Day highlights Anthony Rizzo's rough pre-game with Boomer catching a stray. To wrap up, the show tackles the narrative linking the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal to Drake Maye's play.

There's a narrative out there that somehow the Mike Vrabel/Dianna Russini scandal is making Drake Maye play bad.

We talked about the Giants QB situation with Jameis Winston and now JJ McCarthy and the upcoming game against the Cardinals.

We heard clips of Anthony Rizzo on the pre-game show and he sounded nervous. We heard from Brodes in Philly after their loss to the Braves. Steph Curry was insulted when a media member insinuated that they might not even be a playoff team.

We talked about the Yankees win and what the atmosphere was like at the stadium. We also talked about fans telling other fans how to act at games.

Odell Beckham, Jr. was released by the Giants and there was that reaction by Kayvon Thibodeaux which caused some issues.

One wanted Aaron Boone to get more credit for leaving Cam in. A caller had examples on how Yankees fans are idiots. Gio thought Anthony Rizzo looked scared on the broadcast last night.

Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with the sounds of Ben Rice's two home runs including a grand slam. We heard from Rice after the game. Jerry compared the Yankees to the Knicks. George Lombard talked about Cam's performance. Jerry went around the other MLB playoff games. Also, the Rangers were shutout in their season opener to the Bruins.

Yanks beat up the Red Sox thanks to a dominant performance by Cam Schlittler and two homers including a grand slam by Ben Rice, who Gio said Boomer is ‘in love with'. Boomer expects a big performance from Max Fried tonight.

Al & Rami: Do guests still work on sports radio?

The Bears rolled past the Eagles behind Case Keenum following a Jalen Hurts injury and Andy Dalton endzone pick, leading Ben Johnson to hail it as their cleanest win to date—a performance Boomer Esiason thinks spells trouble for the Jets. Meanwhile, the Giants' acquisition of J.J. McCarthy behind Jameis Winston sparked debate on when he might challenge for the starting job, while John Harbaugh weighed in on both QBs and confirmed Brian Burns is lost for the season. Mets president David Stearns addressed Pete Alonso's year and the constant pressure to construct a winner. For the Yankees, Cam Schlittler gets the nod tonight against Boston, with Wild Card roster speculation culminating in Jack Curry's report that Aaron Judge was left off while Giancarlo Stanton made it. Rounding out the sports action, the Rangers open their season tonight, Mike Brown spoke at Knicks media day, and LeBron James reflected on how New York's championship impacted his retirement plans.

The Bears beat the Eagles behind Case Keenum after an injured Jalen Hurts gave way to an Andy Dalton interception. Meanwhile, the Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy to back up Jameis Winston, a move Gio now approves. Jerry brought the sounds of the Bears' clean win with Kevin Harlan and Ben Johnson, while John Harbaugh weighed in on McCarthy and Winston. Cam Schlittler is hyped for his start against Boston, Aaron Judge discussed his roster status, LeBron James explained how the Knicks' title crushed his retirement plans, a hot mic caught compliments at Kings media day, and we speculated on the Yankees' Wild Card lineup.

David Stearns retired the phrase "run prevention"—to Gio's delight—only to replace it with "an uncapped downside scenario," while Gio wondered if Dave Sims will shush Suzyn again tonight. Jerry's update kicked off with Cam Schlittler getting the start and Stearns' take on Pete Alonso, followed by the Case Keenum-led Bears breezing past the Eagles. Rounding out the hour, John Harbaugh shared his thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart popped up in an SNL clip, and LeBron James revealed he wanted to retire a Knick until they went and won the title.

With today's 10 a.m. deadline for the Yankees' Wild Card roster approaching, Gio doubts Aaron Judge makes the cut but expects Giancarlo Stanton will, before a caller shared her experience visiting the new Bills stadium. Jerry's update kicked off with Boomer discussing highly drafted QBs who lasted two seasons or fewer, followed by Cam Schlittler on getting the start tonight and sounds of the Bears beating the Eagles after Andy Dalton's endzone pick. Rounding out the hour, an unhappy Brodes chimed in about the Iggles, John Harbaugh addressed J.J. McCarthy challenging Jameis and losing Brian Burns for the season, and the guys previewed the Yankees watch party alongside the Rangers' season kickoff tonight.

We started with a caller calling out Rami for taking a Boston fan to tonight's Yankees playoff game, before debating if J.J. McCarthy will eventually challenge Jameis Winston—though Boomer insists Jameis gives them the best chance to win this week. Jerry's final update featured a projected Yankees lineup without Aaron Judge, David Stearns on the pressure to build a winner, and sounds of the Bears beating the Eagles alongside Ben Johnson, which Boomer thinks spells trouble for the Jets. Rounding out the show, we heard from Mike Brown at Knicks media day, recalled LeBron wanting to finish his career with the Knicks, caught hot mic situations in Sacramento and Indiana for the Moment of the Day, and closed with Jack Curry's report that Aaron Judge will officially miss the Wild Card roster.

Aaron Judge will not be on the Wild Card roster per Jack Curry.

We discuss whether JJ McCarthy will eventually challenge Jameis Winston for the starting QB position.

More from Cam Schlittler on getting the start tonight. The Bears beating the Eagles as Andy Dalton played briefly and threw a pick in the endzoneand heard from Brodes in Philly who was not happy with the Eagles. John Harbaugh was asked how fast JJ McCarthy could challenge Jameis for the job. He also talked about losing Brian Burns for the season.

The Yankees Wild Card roster has a 10am deadline today. Also, Nancy checked in to tell us about her experience going to the new Bills stadium.

Jerry's back with Cam Schlitter on getting the start tonight, plus, David Stearns on Pete Alonso's season. The Bears started Case Keenum and had no problem beating the Eagles. We heard from John Harbaugh on signing JJ McCarthy. We heard a clip of Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart from SNL.

David Stearns met the media yesterday and said he will retire the phrase, ‘run prevention', which makes Gio happy. Unfortunately he came up with ‘the potential for an uncapped downside scenario'.

Jerry starts the day with the sounds of the Bears beating the Eagles and Ben Johnson on the win and their ‘cleanest game to date'. John Harbaugh talked about McCarthy and Winston. Cam Schlittler is fired up to get the start tonight against Boston. Aaron Judge talked about being on the roster or not. LeBron James talked about wanting to finish his career with the Knicks but couldn't since they won the title. A hot mic at the Sacramento Kings media day caught a few women talking about how good looking some of the players are.

The Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy. He will be the backup for Jameis, but this puts him on notice. Gio seems to have changed his tune on McCarthy, and likes this addition for the Giants.