Boomer & Gio

The Knicks are on the best four-game run in franchise history after a dominating 39-point blowout of the Sixers. Al Cintron reports a shocking rumor that the Mets reached out to 76-year-old Dusty Baker. We pay tribute to the passing of the legendary John Sterling with homages from Michael Kay and Aaron Boone as the Yankees sweep the Orioles and the Mets defeat the Rockies. The hour wraps up with a quick look at the NHL playoffs, the Met Gala celebrity swap, a surprise Cinco de Mayo mariachi band, Breece Hall's franchise tag, and a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.

The Knicks dominated Game 1 against the Sixers by 39 points, marking the best four-game run in Knicks history. Jerry shares the sounds of the crushing win and players being asked if they are peaking too early before we hear Michael Kay's John Sterling homage on the Judge home run and Aaron Boone's thoughts. With the Yankees winning 14 of 16 and the Mets beating the Rockies as Mark Vientos had two RBIs, we hit the NHL playoffs and the Met Gala, where Ben Stiller went to the gala instead of the game while Timothee Chalamet went to the Knicks game instead of the gala.

Al Cintron reports the Mets reached out to Dusty Baker to be manager, though Gio is shocked given David Stearns' beliefs and Baker's age. A Cinco De Mayo mariachi band interrupts Jerry's update. Mike Brown and Josh Hart discuss another dominating Knicks win, then Dave Sims calls the Yankees sweep. The Mets beat the Rockies behind a Carson Benge home run, plus, a deadly hantavirus outbreak hits a cruise ship.

Knicks fans are finding it easy lately as Boomer calls the last four games shocking and a caller predicts championships for both the Knicks and Yankees. Jerry returns to discuss the kickoff to summer and Eddie's last supper before Chris Russo weighs in on a headless deer. Finally, we revisit Al Cintron's report that the Mets reached out to Dusty Baker about managing the team.

We remember the late John Sterling's iconic career and his joyful time hosting on WFAN before Boomer calls out aggressive SUV drivers in New Jersey. Jerry highlights the Knicks' 39-point blowout of the Sixers and the NBA playoffs, while Michael Kay pays tribute to Sterling during a Yankees win over the Orioles. Following calls from Dave Sims and White Sox radio plus a Carson Benge catch, a mariachi band provides the Moment of the Day before Boomer discusses the Jets tagging Breece Hall.

Boomer talked about Breece Hall and the Jets franchise tagging him. Gio told Boomer to listen to the Bill Maher podcast where he talks to a sex author about people in their 20s not having sex anymore.

We talked about the passing of John Sterling and all the great calls over the years. He also got to host a show on WFAN not that long ago and he got so many calls where people talked about how great he was and he really seemed to enjoy it.

We talked about kickoff to summer and Eddie's last supper. Chris Russo talked about a deer ‘running around without its head'.

We used to say ‘it's never easy for Knicks fans', but it's actually been easy lately. Boomer said it's shocking what we've witnessed the last four games.

Jerry's back with audio of the big Knicks win over the Sixers, plus post game from Mike Brown & Josh Hart. Yanks complete sweep of the Orioles. Mets beat the Rockies behind a Benge homer.

Gio heard Al Cintron on the overnight show saying the Mets have already reached out to someone about being the next manager. We played the audio and revealed the name…Dusty Baker.

Jerry starts with the sounds of the Knicks crushing the Sixers. Reporters asked Knicks players after the game if they are peaking too early. We heard Michael Kay with an homage to John Sterling on the Judge HR call. Aaron Boone was on the Carton Show and talked about Sterling. Yanks have won 14-of-16. The Mets beat the Rockies as Mark Vientos had 2 RBIs. Jerry went around the NHL playoffs.

They beat up the Sixers last night and are on an amazing run of games.

WFAN and Yankees radio icon John Sterling passed away Monday at the age of 87, leading to a day full of tributes across all of our shows. Boomer and Gio reacted to the breaking news before welcoming Rickie Ricardo to the show to share his favorite Sterling memories, while Evan and Morash talked with Suzyn Waldman about her longtime broadcast partner. Plus, Aaron Boone joined The Carton Show to pay tribute.

We open with Boomer's bike tour and a heavy look at the Knicks/Sixers series, covering everything from spread guesses and Joel Embiid's desperate plea for Philly fans to hold their tickets. The heart of the show is dedicated to the legendary John Sterling following the breaking news of his passing, featuring iconic highlights from his Yankees and Islanders career, emotional listener calls, and Rickie Ricardo's incredible story of rescuing him from a flooded road. Along with a vote of confidence for Carlos Mendoza and series wins for both the Mets and Yankees, we navigate the NBA and NHL playoffs before closing with more memories of the incomparable voice of the Yankees.

Boomer kicks things off with the Five Borough Bike Tour before we dive into Boston blowing a 3-1 lead and tonight's Knicks/Sixers opener at MSG, where Joel Embiid is begging fans not to sell their seats. Jerry's update covers a Yankee win featuring homers from Jasson Dominguez, Aaron Judge, and a now-injured Ben Rice, followed by the Mets' series win over the Angels fueled by Mark Vientos. We check in on Clay Holmes, preview Knicks/Hawks, and recap Montreal's improbable nine-shot victory over Tampa before wrapping with the Kentucky Derby and Jaxson Dart's sharp style.

David Stearns backs Carlos Mendoza as the Mets take a series from the Angels, followed by a caller's pitch for a Boomer & Gio vs. WIP watch party. Jerry covers Aaron Judge's big game and Ben Rice's injury, Gary Cohen uses a big word for a Carson Benge catch, and Sal Licata confuses himself on his podcast. We get breaking news and further reflect on the passing of John Sterling.

We open with emotional listeners mourning the passing of John Sterling before Jerry's update features legendary career highlights and Sterling's final World Series call. Next, we recap a Yankees win powered by Rice, Dominguez, and Judge homers, plus a Mets series victory behind Mark Vientos. After a trip through the NBA and NHL playoffs, Rickie Ricardo joins us to remember Sterling and recount his famous rescue of the legend from a flooded road.

We start with tonight's Knicks/Sixers game as Boomer guesses the spread before we preview the series and Joel Embiid's ability to get under Karl-Anthony Towns' skin. Jerry's final update brings us John Sterling's Islanders and Yankees calls following a win over the Orioles where Jasson Dominguez, Ben Rice, and Aaron Judge all homered. We recap the Mets' series victory over the Angels featuring a great Carson Benge catch and two Mark Vientos homers, plus Embiid's request for Sixers fans not to sell their tickets. We wrap up the show with more of your calls remembering the great John Sterling.

Jerry has sounds of John Sterling when he did play-by-play with the Islanders. We also heard more of his great Yankees HR calls. The Yankees beat the Orioles as Jasson Dominguez, Ben Rice and Aaron Judge homered. Rice has a contusion and is considered day by day. The Mets beat the Angels and won a series and Carson Benge had a great catch and Mark Vientos homered twice. Joel Embiid doesn't want Sixers fans selling their tix to Knicks fans.

We preview the series and talk about Joel Embiid getting under everyone's skin.

The Yankees Spanish broadcaster calls in with his anecdotes and remembrances of John Sterling.

Emotional listeners call in with their memories of John Sterling.

News of the passing of John Sterling was given to us during the show and we discussed his legacy.

The Mets actually won a series against the Angels this weekend so hopefully this is the start of them winning games again.

Jerry starts with the sounds of Jasson Dominguez homering in the Yankees win over the Orioles. Ben Rice and Aaron Judge both homered, but Rice has a hand contusion. The Mets beat the Angels and took the series as Mark Vientos homered twice. Clay Holmes pitched well again. Jerry previewed Knicks/Sixers. Montreal beat Tampa in the playoffs and the Canadians only had 9 shots on goal.

Game 1 is tonight. How dangerous are the Sixers?

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber on why this Yankees team may be different from the ones we've seen in recent years. Plus, Chris McMonigle makes the case to Craig Carton that the Yankees are better off with Ben Rice and Max Fried than with Juan Soto (17:28); Boomer Esiason and Greg Giannotti wonder if Rice can hit more home runs than Aaron Judge (39:29); Evan & Tiki on George Lombard Jr.'s rise to Triple-A (48:00); Craig and C-Mac interview the Twin Stripe Reporters (1:03:13).

This week's Mets highlights - or lowlights - include Gregg Giannotti declaring the season dead at the end of April, while Chris McMonigle went off on the team finding ways to lose after dropping the series finale to the Nationals. Plus, Craig Carton ripped the roster of "mercenaries," while Evan and Tiki examine the looming questions for the rest of the season, including jobs that will be on the line.

Russell Wilson and the Jets reportedly have mutual interest, and Evan Roberts has A LOT to say about it. Boomer Esiason believes the move would make sense and he would be "all for it." Plus, Evan and Tiki debate if Gang Green should try to swing a trade for Shedeur Sanders!

The Knicks are moving on to the second round after a DOMINANT win over the Hawks in game six. Our hosts react to the historic blowout, assess the team's chances of reaching the Finals, credit Mike Brown for his in-series adjustments, and debate whether the Celtics or 76ers would be the tougher matchup in the conference semis.

This week's Boomer and Gio highlights include reactions to a Knicks series win over the Hawks, Gio declaring the 2026 Mets season officially dead (10:43), the two hosts placing a $10,000 (!) bet on Ben Rice vs. Aaron Judge (21:06), reactions to the Jets reported interest in Russell Wilson (29:31), and a debate over whether air taxis would work in New York City (36:51).

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We break down the Knicks' historic destruction of the Hawks and a Celtics-Sixers Game 7 while discussing Shaq's challenge to KAT. After hitting on a Mets loss, we address Gio's preference for a Celtics matchup over Shaq's "no bad game" claims. We touch on the Russini-Vrabel saga. Jerry's got a full NBA/NHL roundup, we look at the Mets' coaching failures, Al's "neighborhood watch" role, and a Shaq/Gio "Moment of the Day." We wrap with a potential Phil Simms golf booking mix-up.

We kick off with the Knicks' historic destruction of the Hawks, a blowout so lopsided it featured a 72-22 lead and sent New York to wait for a Celtics-Sixers Game 7. Jerry's update covers Mike Brown's postgame reaction, the Sixers forcing their series limit, and the Mets' 5-4 loss to the Nationals featuring a philosophical Luke Weaver. We wrap with the breaking update on a JP Morgan scandal, now being labeled a "complete fabrication" by the New York Post.

We reflect on the Knicks' dominance over the Hawks and Gio's regular-season fears regarding a potential Pistons matchup before hoping for the Celtics as a preferred next opponent. Jerry's update features the sounds of the Knicks' blowout alongside Mike Brown's "coach of the year" speech. After the Mets drop another game on a failed pinch-hit move, we wrap with Rick Fox sounding unrecognizable during a Bahamas confrontation and a look at Eddie's "chameleon" accent.

We track a caller's obsession with the Russini-Vrabel saga and clarify that Chris Simms' exit from Sunday Night Football wasn't tied to his comments on that situation. Jerry features Mike Breen's call of the Knicks' historic 83-36 halftime lead, Mike Brown's praise for his staff, and a full NBA playoff roundup. We revisit the Mets' latest loss to the Nationals, from CJ Abrams' game-winner to Luke Weaver's heavy post-game words, followed by an NHL check-in. Finally, we break down the Knicks' path forward and hear a caller's theory on why letting go of secondary coaches has doomed the Mets.

We debate whether the Celtics or Sixers are the ideal Knicks matchup and Al's role as the Bradley Beach "neighborhood watch." Jerry's got Mike Breen's call of the Knicks' blowout, Mike Brown's praise for player detail, and a full NBA playoff wrap-up. After another Mets loss to the Nationals and a "Moment of the Day" featuring Shaq and Gio out of context, we wonder if Phil Simms was accidentally booked for a golf tour instead of Boomer. We wrap with a look ahead to this Sunday's Five Borough Bike Tour.

Jerry returns for his final update of the day and starts with the sounds of Mike Breen as the Knicks blew out the Hawks. We heard from Mike Brown after the game about the players' attention to detail. Jerry went around the NBA playoffs. The Moment of The Day: Shaq and Gio taken out of context.

A caller from Boston asks the question. We eventually settle on the notion of Al Dukes being his communities neighborhood watchman.

Listen to Mike Breen as the first half comes to an end with the Knicks up 83-36. We heard from Mike Brown after the game and he wanted to give the coaches credit. Jerry also went around the NBA last night. The Mets lost again and we heard Gary Cohen on the call as CJ Abrams homered. After the game Luke Weaver said his words don't hold any weight any more. Jerry went around the NHL playoffs.

He searches for more info about it all day long.