Boomer & Gio

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Gio said the Knicks are going to get called for a ton of fouls in the next game. They want this game to come back to NY for game 6.

Jerry's first update starts with the play by play sounds of the OG tip-in. In the postgame, Charles Barkley said the Spurs are the stupidest team he's seen. After the game Jose Alvarado said, ‘that's called Knicks basketball'. Josh Hart thanked OG for taking him off the hook for his mistake. Also, the Mets lost to the Cardinals again. Jazz had a 2 run triple as the Yankees beat the Guardians again.

The Knicks come from 29 points behind to take Game 4 behind the legendary tip-in by OG Anunoby.

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Today's show stuck to the topic: Knicks-Spurs, Game 4. We talked about what went wrong for the team the last game and heard from players, coaches and fans about how they feel going into tonight and beyond. We also talked about the violence after Game 3. Everyone decent decried it as they should. People honestly don't need to act like that. Not here. Not to gloss it over, but the Yanks won again with Jazz homering using Judge's bat and Spencer Jones knocking his first MLB home run. Sadly, the Mets lost. All that and some laughs and it's a show.

Knicks/Spurs as game 4 is tonight at MSG. Jose Alvarado said Wemby got away with one, but it will be his last. Gio doesn't want them trying to get physical revenge, he wants them to win. The NBA clearly doesn't want to suspend Wemby for a Finals game. We also talked about the NBA wanting this series to go 7 games as the ratings have been great, but is it screwing with the integrity of the game? We talked about how refs can really affect a game in the NBA. Jerry's first update starts with KAT talking about the Spurs setting the tone. The Yankees beat the Guardians as Jazz homered again with Judge's bat. Spencer Jones hit his first MLB HR. The Cardinals shutout the Mets, 7-0. Braden Montgomery of the White Sox hit a walk-off HR in his MLB debut with Bob Costas on the call. Finally, the GPS had Gio going all over the place on the ride home yesterday.

We started the hour talking about the violence that happened at the Knicks watch party. Gio said everybody had to come out on social media to say they don't condone it. Jerry returns for an update, but first we wish Gio a happy 44th birthday. KAT talked about the Knicks needing to do more, they were too relaxed. Dylan Harper talked about walking around NY and getting booed. Wemby talked about the fans being attacked on the streets. The Yankees beat the Guardians as Jazz hit the game winning HR using Judge's bat. Spencer Jones hit his first MLB HR. The Mets were shutout by the Cardinals, 7-0. Plus, we talked about the spread for tonight. Jeff Pearlman said the Spurs are going to win the next three games. Gio said there's something about his voice saying this that is annoying.

Dunkin sent ‘Happy Birthday Gio' and Knicks donuts this morning. . We also took calls on tonight's Knicks game and how they have to get off to a fast start. A caller wonders what happens if the Knicks don't win the championship. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Kendrick Perkins talking about how aggressive the Spurs were in the last game. The Yankees beat the Guardians as Jazz hit the game winning HR. Gerrit Cole only went 4 innings. Plus, we took calls on tonight's Knicks/Spurs game four.

We started talking about tonight's Knicks/Spurs game and took a bunch of calls from what seemed like confident Knicks fans. A caller wonders if the city will riot if the Knicks lose tonight. Jerry returns for his final update of the day and starts with KAT talking about the Spurs being the aggressor. Dylan Harper talked about shooting threes. Stephon Castle said he expects to win tonight, in fact, the next three. The Yankees beat the Guardians as Jazz had the game winning HR and Spencer Jones hit his first MLB homer. Braden Montgomery hit a walk off HR in his big league debut for the White Sox. The Moment of The Day: Gio's impression of Jeff Pearlman on TikTok. In the final segment of the show, a caller said tonight's spread is a trap.

Josh Hart with some thoughts. Dylan Harper talked about shooting threes. Stephon Castle said he expects to win tonight, in fact, the next three. The Yankees beat the Guardians as Jazz had the game winning HR and Spencer Jones hit his first MLB homer. The Moment of The Day: Gio's impression of Jeff Pearlman on TikTok.

We started talking about tonight's Knicks/Spurs game and took a bunch of calls from what seemed like confident Knicks fans. A caller wonders if the city will riot if the Knicks lose tonight.

The Yankees beat the Guardians as Jazz hit the game winning HR. Gerrit Cole only went 4 innings. Also, a couple of NFL notes.

We also took calls on tonight's Knicks game and how they have to get off to a fast start. A caller wonders what happens if the Knicks don't win the championship.