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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.

Al & Rami: Callers that are boring and why does everyone cover the same topics on social media?

Today on the show, we kick off with NFL QB talk on Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, Terrion Arnold's legal troubles, and Boomer busting a zero-gravity hoax. Next, Gio calls out "cheating scum," Shannon Elizabeth talks black rhinos, and Boomer champions the "fish sticks" Islanders jersey. Then, we dive into Mike Tirico's broadcasting regrets, Tony Romo's CBS future, and Mike Vrabel dodging a question about therapy. Finally, Gio gets baffled by Chris Berman's missing butt, Tom Brady compares diets with Peyton Manning, we debate a hilarious Moment of the Day slip-up, and Sauce Gardner sues a Detroit contractor.

We start with the Vikings naming Kyler Murray their starting QB and the parallels between JJ McCarthy and Shedeur Sanders. Next, we question why NFL teams remain interested in Terrion Arnold as he meets with the Giants ahead of tomorrow's arraignment on kidnapping and robbery charges. C-Lo then steps in for Jerry with sounds from the Yankees beating the Mariners, Craig Carton talks about not being invited to Boomer's Radio Hall of Fame induction, and we hear from Jaxson Dart and Kyler Murray at training camp. Finally, Boomer shuts down a caller's claim that Earth will lose gravity today as a NASA-debunked hoax.

Gio calls out "cheating scum," targeting a Tulsa Little League team exploiting a special needs loophole and a golfer using a fake sick grandmother to fake a hole-in-one for money. Next, American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth talks black rhinos on Bill Maher's podcast. C-Lo returns with updates on the Yankees beating the Mariners, the Mets' scoreless loss to the Braves featuring AJ Ewing's "psychopathic play," and Craig Carton burying the hatchet with Geno Smith at Jets camp. Finally, Boomer picks his favorite fan-created alternate Islanders jersey—and he loves the fish sticks design.

Mike Tirico admits he might not have taken the golf job had he known the heavy criticism he'd face, leading into a discussion on Tony Romo's situation at CBS and Gio's theory that the network is trying to escape his massive contract. Next, C-Lo returns with updates on Aaron Boone withholding scoops from Jomboy Media and Mike McDaniel insisting on keeping hot players in the game. Finally, Mike Vrabel completely side-steps a question about therapy by rambling about the team instead.

Gio kicks off the show baffled by a video of Chris Berman walking with seemingly no butt, prompting a flood of calls from listeners trying to explain the phenomenon. Next, C-Lo returns for his final update, featuring Aaron Glenn and Breece Hall live from Jets camp, Tom Brady comparing his diet to Peyton Manning's, and Matthew Schaeffer discussing fan-submitted Islanders jerseys. Today's Moment of the Day questions whether Boomer said "fish sticks" or "fish d***s," before concluding with news that former Jet Sauce Gardner is suing a contractor in Detroit.

C-Lo has Aaron Glenn on with the Carton Show live from Jets camp yesterday. Breece Hall was also on the show talking about Geno Smith. Tom Brady talked about the difference between his diet and Peyton Manning's diet. Matthew Schaeffer talked about the alternate jerseys submitted by fans for the Islanders. The Moment of the Day: Did Boomer say ‘fish sticks' or ‘fish d***s' ?

Gio watched a video of Chris Berman walking and he doesn't understand where his butt went. A bunch of callers check in to explain.

We talked about the Tony Romo situation going on at CBS. Gio thinks they may be using this to get rid of Romo's big contract.

C-Lo starts with the sounds of the Yankees beating the Mariners. The Mets lost to the Braves and didn't score. AJ Ewing made a great catch that Gary Cohen called a ‘psychopathic play'. Craig Carton said he buried the hatchet with Geno Smith at Jets camp yesterday.

There's an ‘extra scummy' team in Tulsa that is trying to get a kid to play that is not eligible, but there's a loophole where they're using the special needs division. There's a second cheating scum, a golfer, who used a fake sick grandmother to fake a hole in one for money.

C-Lo is in for Jerry and here for his first update and starts with the sounds of the Yankees beating the Mariners and the Mets getting shut out by the Braves. We heard Craig Carton talking about not yet being invited to Boomer's Radio Hall of Fame induction.

Terrion Arnold is meeting with the Giants today and he's getting arraigned tomorrow. He is up on kidnapping and robbery charges. Why would NFL teams be interested in this guy?

WFAN hosts break down the Knicks' upcoming opening night ring ceremony against LeBron James and the 76ers, debating whether $2,000 ticket prices and schedule delays stem from LeBron hype or true New York basketball fever.

We kick off with NFL talk on Geno Smith, Jaxson Dart, and Saints worst-to-first predictions, followed by JJ's awkward golf swing, and winning Mets news. Next, Boomer reveals his surprising Radio Hall of Fame inductor, Brett Baty hits a grand slam, classic Mike & The Mad Dog audio resurfaces, and Gio admits his fear of raw oysters. We then tackle WNBA drama, preview the Knicks' opener, celebrate Francisco Lindor's homer and Jose Iglesias heading to Broadway, and revisit the post-pandemic boat party. Finally, we cover low interest in Yankees Old Timers' Day, Buffalo stadium seating, Craig Carton's prison memories, Dan Le Batard's Wilfork blunder, and Phil Simms signing autographs left-handed.

We open with Geno Smith's bounce-back potential under Frank Reich with the Jets. Boomer details why the Giants could make a playoff run if Jaxson Dart steps up, followed by his pick for the NFL team going worst to first—the Saints. C-Lo steps in for Jerry's first update, starting with JJ's awkward golf swing. Next, we cover the Mets' latest, including Kodai Senga's first career save, Carson Benge tossing a ball into the stands, and singles dating night. Finally, Gio explains why country artists and writers are upset over how Stella Lefty became popular.

Boomer reveals his surprising choice for who will induct him into the Radio Hall of Fame. C-Lo's update features Brett Baty delivering a grand slam right after Ron Darling named him his "pick to click." Technical glitches trigger a look back at a classic Mike & The Mad Dog fight with a remote engineer. Finally, Gio breaks down his wife's irrational fear of sharks and his own new fear of raw oysters.

We open with the WNBA and "white privilege" surrounding a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, as Gio questions why stars like her and Caitlin Clark are targeted when they bring eyes to the league, comparing the daily drama to women's pro wrestling. C-Lo's update highlights the Knicks hosting the Sixers on NBA opening day, Francisco Lindor's massive home run in a Mets victory, Keith Hernandez disliking his old football coach's practices, and Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame speech joke. Finally, former Met Jose Iglesias heads to Broadway in The Buena Vista Social Club, followed by a look back at the post-pandemic Boomer & Gio boat party.

We open with Michael Kay questioning the lack of interest in Yankees Old Timers' Day, which Gio attributes to non-stop social media access, followed by the Buffalo Bills addressing obstructed view seats in their new stadium. C-Lo's final update revisits Craig Carton recalling hearing Boomer & Gio on a transistor radio while in prison, Shaun Morash wishing a franchise QB would report to camp with a "dog looking" girlfriend, and classic audio of Dan Le Batard awkwardly learning Vince Wilfork has a new wife. The Moment of the Day brings Boomer's reveal of who will induct him into the Radio Hall of Fame. Finally, Boomer notes Phil Simms signs autographs left-handed, leaving Gio to wonder which hand he "snaps off" with.

C-Lo has some clips for us and starts with Craig Carton from yesterday talking about one of the lowest moments of his life was hearing Boomer & Gio on a transistor radio while he was in prison. Shaun Morash would love to see a franchise QB show up to camp with a ‘dog looking' girlfriend. We also replayed the audio of the time Dan Le Batard told Vince Wilfork he's impressed with the love he shows his wife and it went sideways.

Michael Kay wondered and Gio said we can check in on these guys at all times thanks to social media and all the media we consume from the present and the past. We also talked the about the seating issues with the new Bills stadium and took a call.

C-Lo's back with news that the Knicks host the Sixers on the first day of the NBA season. We heard the sounds of Francisco Lindor's massive HR in Atlanta as the Mets won. Keith Hernandez talked about his old football coach and didn't like the way he ran practice. Adam Vinatieri made a joke about his balls during his Hall of Fame speech.

We started with the WNBA and ‘white privilege' in regards to the hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.

C-Lo starts with Ron Darling saying that Brett Baty was his ‘pick to click' for the game and then he hits a grand slam. We heard Gary, Keith & Ron having some technical issues and then played a classic Mike & The Mad Dog which had Mike fighting with the engineer on remote.

Does Boomer get to choose who inducts him into the Radio Hall of Fame the way NFL players do? It turns out he does and he has already made the decision to who it will be.

C-Lo is in for Jerry and we heard Kodai Senga get his first save of his career and Carson Benge tossed the ball into the stands. The Mets are having a singles dating night. Also, news from Giants camp.

We start the show talking about the improvements we could see this year. Will Geno do well under Frank Reich? Will the Giants actually make the playoffs?

Al & Rami: Should Boomer be allowed to convert vacation days to sick days since he was sick on vacation?

The Yankees ultimately took two out of three from Atlanta over the weekend but fans can't help but feel deflated after the club failed to gain a sweep after another futile offensive performance.

Boomer and Gio return to tackle Boomer battling Rhinovirus, WFAN's "great flood," Justin Herbert's "young love" moment, and Frank Reich's praise for Geno Smith, alongside updates on Trent Grisham, Chris Sale, Bo Bichette, Adam Vinatieri, and Don Nelson. The show moves into a golf course dilemma, caller Dan in Carteret, Sophie Cunningham's hard foul, league transgender topics, and obstructed view seats at the new Bills stadium. Hour three breaks down Giants camp predictions, Jets expectations, a Mike Tomlin sighting, Pete Alonso's two homers, and wives playing golf. Finally, the guys wrap up with Steve Cohen backing David Stearns, Francisco Lindor trade speculation, Dodgers struggles, Bills stadium urinal complaints, and an escaped pet python in New Jersey.

Boomer and Gio are both back today, starting with Boomer battling Rhinovirus and a recap of WFAN's "great flood." Filling in for Jerry, Gordon Damer brings the updates: Trent Grisham homering in a 2-1 Yankees loss to the Braves, Chris Sale getting ejected before first pitch, Bo Bichette going 5-for-5 in a Mets win, Adam Vinatieri cracking a Belichick girlfriend joke at his Hall of Fame speech, and the passing of former NBA coach Don Nelson at 86. To close out the hour, Gio and Boomer talk Justin Herbert's "young love" practice moment and Frank Reich's glowing praise for Geno Smith.

Boomer gets Gio's opinion on a golf course scenario, which Gio calls "men doing men things," before caller Dan in Carteret checks in on Boomer's Rhinovirus. Gordon Damer returns with updates on a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, the Fever coach failing to defend her, and the league's transgender issue. Plus, the Yankees fall to the Braves despite Cam Schlittler pitching great, and the hour closes with a look at obstructed view seats in the new Buffalo Bills stadium.

The hour opens with Giants training camp and Boomer predicting a 3-2 or 4-1 start, before the guys preview the Jets' tricky Week 1 matchup in Tennessee and Gio shares a Mike Tomlin encounter in Westhampton. Gordon Damer returns for updates after Gio admits he and Gordon love TikTok: the Yankees lose despite a great outing from Cam Schlittler, and Pete Alonso hits two homers in an Orioles win over the Rangers. Finally, Boomer deals with lingering Rhinovirus effects, while Gio debates whether a wife being into golf is a good or bad thing.

Gio reacts to Steve Cohen guaranteeing David Stearns' return despite epic failure, sparking discussion on the Mets and whether a miserable-looking Francisco Lindor could be traded. Gordon Damer returns for his final update on the Dodgers' recent struggles and another Yankees loss despite a strong start from Cam Schlittler. Fan complaints about a lack of urinal troughs at the new Bills stadium lead to urinal divider talk and the Moment of the Day. Finally, the show closes with an escaped pet python in Freehold, NJ, Gio's childhood snake story, and Boomer's nighttime bathroom rules for his football roommates.

Gordon's final update of the day starts with how bad the Dodgers have been in their last twelve games. The Yankees lost to the Braves even though Cam Schlitter had a great outing. Some fans are complaining that the new Bills stadium doesn't have troughs to urinate in. The Moment of The Day: Springing my nub on people.

After Steve Cohen said David Stearns is coming back after this year, the talk shifts to whether he'd trade Francisco Lindor.

He sees a good start of 3 or 4 wins at the beginning of the season. Gio briefly touches on the Jets as well.

Gordon Damer starts with the very hard foul on Sophie Cunningham and the Fever coach who did not defend her. We also talked about the transgender issue regarding the league.

Aside from his trip to the ER, Boomer was locked-in doing manly things - whatever those are. Listen and find out because I had to.

Jerry is out so Gordon Damer is here and starts with Dave Sims on the call as Trent Grisham homered, their only run in their 2-1 loss to the Braves. Bo Bichette was 5-for-5 in the Mets win over the Pirates. Adam Vinatieri made a Bill Belichick girlfriend joke during his Hall of Fame speech. Former NBA head coach Don Nelson passed away at 86.

Boomer & Gio are both back today, but Boomer has the Rhinovirus. Uh-oh.