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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.

With Boomer away, Gio and Jerry break down George Lombard Jr.'s dream MLB debut, C-Mac's Brian Cashman interview, massive NFL contract extensions, and reports of tension between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys evaluate Giants training camp concerns surrounding Jaxson Dart, debate whether Pittsburgh's Primanti Brothers is actually worth the hype, and react to Keith Hernandez's broadcast gold. Plus, C-Lo delivers updates on Kodai Senga's move to the bullpen, while Gio opens up about a show-wide deep dive into sleep paralysis, his Pittsburgh Dancing with the Stars memories, and a terrifying trip where he was robbed at machete point.

Gio and Jerry host with Boomer away, kicking off with George Lombard Jr.'s dream debut. Gio laughs at C-Mac interviewing Brian Cashman, leading to a breakdown of Cashman's catcher stance, C-Mac's quick "thank you" audio, and Gio figuring out why Yankees fans are angry. C-Lo delivers an update on Lombard's homer alongside Dave Sims and Suzyn Waldman's excitement, followed by Craig and C-Mac's Cashman song, C-Mac's interruption apology, and Cashman dodging a Francisco Lindor trade question. The guys then hit Keith Hernandez's broadcasting edge, Freddy Peralta's Rays debut, and John Harbaugh scolding Jaxson Dart. Finally, Stephen Waldron's vacation leads to Gio sharing his worst guy trip ever: getting robbed at machete point in the Dominican Republic.

Off TV for Japanese soccer, the guys wonder about Jaxson Dart's training camp penalty before office construction distracts Gio, leading to discussions about his air quality dream, recurring nightmares, and sleep paralysisβwhich Rami, a caller linking it to alien abductions, and C-Lo all relate to. C-Lo then kicks off his update with newsroom construction, George Lombard Jr. flashing leather in his debut, Shaun Morash's mock John Sterling HR call, a caller's over-the-top Lombard praise, and George Lombard Sr. joining Suzyn, inspiring Gio to imagine Emmanuel Berbari discussing building problems with Suzyn. Finally, reports that the Giants' defense is miles ahead of the offense give Gio Zach Wilson flashbacks regarding Dart, though Jerry remains unconcerned about Dart in year two.

The guys kick off with massive NFL extensions and Zay Flowers' lucrative deal, followed by a caller blaming the Yankees for Anthony Volpe's struggles. Gio and Jerry discuss sports betting and fantasy football. C-Lo's update starts with Ryan Ruocco's call of George Lombard Jr.'s first home run, Lombard's brother also homering, and Gio pitching minor league team names. C-Lo then highlights a Twitter feud between C-Mac and Shaun Morash, Carson Benge's big performance, Kodai Senga's move to the bullpen, and another Keith Hernandez moment. Finally, Jake Reiner explains his Dodgers first pitch, and the guys cover distracted driving before Gio weighs in on whether Pittsburgh's Primanti Brothers is worth the trip.

Playing off-TV re-join songs leads Gio to recall his time on Dancing with the Stars in Pittsburgh, followed by a caller insisting Primanti Bros. is a must-visit and Gio admitting he hates asking for things over the phone. C-Lo's final update starts with the Yankees defeating the Cardinals in George Lombard Jr.'s MLB debut, C-Mac and Brian Cashman exchanging long-winded Q&As, Mets rookie Nate Lavender detailing his family's travel to Cleveland, Gio declaring Syracuse isn't for him, and John Kruk offering cremation thoughts during Bryce Harper's return to the outfield. After the Moment of the Day on sharing sleep paralysis struggles with your wife, the show wraps with a new report on Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Freddy Peralta, leaving Gio convinced that Lindor and Soto simply don't like each other.

C-Lo returns with the Yankees beating the Cardinals in George Lombard Jr's MLB debut. C-Mac asked Brian Cashman a long question yesterday and Cashman gave an even longer answer. Mets rookie Nate Lavender detailed his family's travels to make it to Cleveland for his debut. The Moment of The Day: Sharing sleep paralysis struggles with your wife.

The famed Pittsburgh sandwich shop has got to be a stop for one caller. Also, Gio has trouble asking for things over the phone.

A few massive contract extensions were handed out in the NFL yesterday. The one that sticks out to Gio is Zay Flowers because he has not been great in Baltimore and is now making more than receivers who are much better.

Reports from Giants training camp say the defense is miles ahead of the offense. High expectations for Jaxson Dart are starting to give Gio Zach Wilson flashbacks.

George Lombard Jr. flashed the leather in his debut. Shaun Morash shared what he thinks John Sterling's HR call for Lombard would have been. An overnight caller's love for Lombard after one game was too much for C-Lo. George Lombard Sr. joined Suzyn on the postgame show.

C-Lo starts with George Lombard Jr.'s home run in his big league debut. Dave Sims and Suzyn Waldman were very excited. Craig and C-Mac sang a Cashman song yesterday but not when Cashman was on with them. C-Mac apologized for interrupting Cashman. Cashman didn't answer a question about kicking the tires on a Francisco Lindor trade. Gio jokes that Keith Hernandez sounds like he's always close to saying something he should not on the Mets' broadcasts.

Gio got a laugh out of C-Mac interviewing Brian Cashman on The Carton Show yesterday. Gio felt good about most of Cashman's answers except for the one about not acquiring a catcher.

A day after the smoke cleared, the hosts of WFAN continue to react to the Yankees' handling of the MLB trade deadline. Despite the addition of Luis Garcia Jr., who homered in his first game in The Bronx, the consensus is that Yankees didn't do enough, especially at the catcher position.

Al & Jerry: Jerry needs his pipe snaked, Open Your Bedroom Books and how old is too old to start playing video games?

The Fellas are back to discuss one of the most disappointing trade deadlines in recent Yankees history.Is this team good enough to win it all if/when they get healthy?

With Boomer out, Gio and Jerry break down the MLB trade deadline, assessing the Yankees' moves, return timelines for Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, and the Mets' deadline teardown. Gio addresses Craig Carton's take on Katie Nolan, vents about his wife's birthday gift routine, and obsess over a minor league raccoon promotion while C-Lo updates on Luis Garcia Jr.'s bittersweet Yankee debut, Trump on NIL, and the Yanks' loss to the Cardinals. Plus, Aaron Rodgers goes after Fauci, ESPN, and Tom Brady on Pat McAfee, prompting Gio to question ESPN's identity. Finally, the guys debate how the Brian Cashman era will eventually end, hit NFL camp updates from John Harbaugh and Klint Kubiak, and dissect 90s rock classics alongside "Hotel California."

With Boomer out today, it's Gio & Jerry starting with the MLB trade deadline: what the Yankees got, what they didn't, and whether it signals anything about the returns of Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton, alongside all the players the Mets traded away. C-Lo steps in for Jerry for his first update, leading with newest Yankee Luis Garcia Jr. homering in his first game as a Yankeeβthough the Yanks went down 6-0, took a 7-6 lead, and lost. Plus, Brian Cashman addresses when Judge is coming back, David Stearns explains why they kept Luis Robert Jr., and a caller in the final segment points out that the Red Sox and Rays acquired catchers, which is exactly what the Yankees needed.

Gio opens by addressing Craig Carton's take on Katie Nolan, calling her comments "so incredibly stupid" and deeming her and her producer "not a worthy opponent." Before C-Lo returns for his update, Gio touches on Amanda Knox and Netflix hating the cruise injury. Next, we hear audio from the Yankees' loss to the Cardinals following a seven-run eighth inning and a rough 83-pitch outing from Cam Schlittler. Plus, Aaron Rodgers goes after Anthony Fauci and ESPN during his Pat McAfee appearance at Steelers camp. Finally, Paul in Yonkers calls in to dance on the 2026 Mets' grave now that their roster is stacked with minor leaguers.

Gio kicks off by obsessing over the Rocket City Trash Pandas' deformed raccoon promotion before complaining about his wife designing her own birthday cake and picking out her own gift. C-Lo returns with an update on newest Yankee Luis Garcia Jr. homering in his debut, President Trump referencing the Yankees and NIL, and David Stearns addressing the Mets' deadline trades. Plus, Aaron Rodgers joins Pat McAfee to call out ESPN over the Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel situation and take a shot at Tom Brady, leading Gio to wonder if Rodgers' wife is A.I. Finally, Gio questions why McAfee's show won't touch the Russini/Vrabel story, arguing ESPN seems confused about its own identity.

Gio and Jerry kick off debating how the Brian Cashman era will eventually end and reflecting on his Yankees career, with Jerry doubting Cashman ever gets fired. Gio touches on the Dodgers having Rob Reiner's kids throw out a first pitch, followed by John Harbaugh discussing the Giants' off-day activities in Virginia and Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak celebrating a roster with "no turds." Next, the Moment of the Day features Gio responding to Katie Nolan's take on Boomer. Finally, the show wraps up with a look into 90s bands Everclear and Fastball alongside the lyrics to "Hotel California."

Best case scenario is they win a World Series and he leaves, but what if they don't win again?

Gio wonders why the McAfee Show won't talk about the Russini/Vrabel situation and wonders why ESPN seems confused as to who they are and who they want to be.

Gio is loving the Rocket City Trash Pandas, a minor league baseball team for the Dodgers, and a promotion they are running involving a deformed raccoon. Gio's wife picked out her own birthday present and Gio thinks she should just buy it herself instead of him going through the charade.

The Yanks lost to the Cardinals as they scored 7 runs in the eighth. Cam Schlittler did not pitch well. Aaron Rodgers was on with Pat McAfee at Steelers camp and went after Anthony Fauci and ESPN.

Gio started the hour addressing Craig Carton's comments that Boomer & Gio should have responded to Katie Nolan's negative remarks about Boomer.

C-Lo's first update of the day starts with the newest Yankee, Luis Garcia Jr, homering in his first game as a Yankee. The Yanks were down 6-0, took a 7-6 lead, and then lost. Brian Cashman was asked about Judge and when he's coming back. David Stearns talked about why they kept Luis Robert Jr.

Could it be that Judge and Stanton are not coming back this season?

Al & Jerry: Weed drinks vs alcohol, an internet detox and BMX bikes when we were kids

With Boomer out, Gio & Jerry dive into a wild MLB trade deadlineβfrom the Yankees acquiring Luis Garcia Jr. and the Mets shipping Freddy Peralta, to Tarik Skubal's bargain deal with the Dodgers fueling lockout conspiracy theories. The guys react to CBS's shock suspension of Tony Romo for JJ Watt and debate if Jerry Jones will step in, while briefly touching on WFAN's studio pipe disaster, '86 Mets nostalgia, potential Phillies drama, and Joe Benigno waking Gio up in tighty whities!

With Boomer out today, Gio & Jerry kick off the show breaking down the Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr., followed by Gio poking fun at the Mets shipping Peralta to a contending Rays team. They dive right into Tarik Skubal's cheap trade to the Dodgers and the wild conspiracy that owners engineered it to help trigger a lockout. C-Lo takes over for updates with the Yankees beating the Cubs, Gerrit Cole blaming the wind, and Aaron Boone declaring Garcia Jr. "rakes." To wrap up the hour, the guys rank how the visiting '86 Mets are looking, hear from Skubal on leaving Detroit, and react to Boomer texting the group that he was in a "four day viral coma."

Gio loves seeing the β86 Mets, but not in the middle of a horrendous season, though Jerry loved their throwback video and noted Jamie-Lynn Sigler is married to Lenny Dykstra's son. Ray Knight's SNY appearance brought up a past domestic dispute. Also, a debate on whether Bob Murphy or Vin Scully owns the iconic Mookie/Buckner call. C-Lo returns with updates from the Yankees beating the Cubs, including Austin Wells honoring Thurman Munson on the 47th anniversary of his death. To wrap up the hour, the guys react to Joe Buck's surprisingly annoyed radio call of the Buckner error and field a caller questioning why Mets Twitter thanked Freddy Peralta.

WFAN's hallway construction brings loud on-air drilling and a chaotic weekend pipe break that flooded the station with brown water, followed by a chat about a naked man surviving a jump off the Brooklyn Bridge. C-Lo returns for an update right after Gio recalls Joe B waking him up in tighty whities, leading into Dave Sims calling the Yankees' win over the Cubs, Gerrit Cole forgetting he ever faced Luis Garcia Jr., and a fan offering to drive Geno Smith. To close out the hour, Gio brings up rare tick-borne diseases on Long Island before the guys tackle women's love for wearing spandex.

With CBS indefinitely suspending Tony Romo and naming JJ Watt as his replacement, the guys wonder if influential NFL power player Jerry Jones will step in to ask CBS to give Romo another chance. C-Lo returns for his final update of the day right after a quick chat about cottage cheese, leading into sounds from Mookie Wilson on clutch moments with the '86 Mets and Tarik Skubal on being traded to the Dodgers. The crew then breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's podcast claim that Babe Ruth never existed, debates whether shampoo is necessary over a plain bar of soap, and highlights the Moment of the Day featuring Joe Benigno waking Gio up in tighty whities. To close out the show, they explore what happens if the Phillies flame out this season, focusing on the dynamic between Bryce Harper, Don Mattingly, and the front office.

CBS has suspended Tony Romo indefinitely and already named JJ Watt as his replacement. We wonder if Jerry Jones will give CBS a call to help him out.

Gio tells us the time Joe B woke him up in a hotel wearing just tighty whities. Then Jerry brings up a story about human gas being passed and then that becomes a topic.

The noise in the halls around WFAN is getting a bit much. You can even hear the drilling over the studio mics. Also, some disturbed man, naked, jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and lived. So there's that, too.

C-Lo back with more of the Yankees beating the Cubs & the Mets doing what they do. Austin Wells talked about his tribute to Thurman Munson as it was the 47th anniversary of his death. We listened to the Joe Buck radio call of Mookie/Buckner and he sounded annoyed that the Mets won to force a game seven.

Gio loves seeing the β86 Mets, but not in the midst of a horrendous year. Jerry loved the video they showed looking back on that season.

C-Lo's first update of the day includes the Yankees beating the Cubs and Gerrit Cole talking about the wind affecting pitching. Aaron Boone was asked about Garcia Jr and said, βhe rakes'. We talked about the β86 Mets who were in town and which guys looked good and which guys didn't. We heard from Tarik Skubal about leaving Detroit.

Trades, trades and more trades. Yanks get Garcia, Jr. Mets hand Peralta to Rays. Dodgers keep dodgering.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate over the potential impact John Harbaugh will have on the Giants. Plus, reaction to Malik Nabers starting camp completely off the PUP list (23:55); Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash on if it's playoffs or bust for the Giants (32:30); Evan argues the Giants should sign Vita Vea (50:03)

Tiki Barber is already putting Geno Smith on notice, declaring that Cade Klubnik should get the QB1 if he outplays the veteran in training camp and the preseason. Plus, Evan and Tiki can already see the Jets' use of AI going hilariously wrong. Boomer and Gio wonder if Aaron Glenn's job is tied to how Geno performs this season, and The Carton Show reacts to Plaxico Burress comparing playing for the Jets to being in prison.