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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.

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.

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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.

An ugly victory couldn't mask the panic in Big Blue's front office following a season-ending ACL injury to star pass-rusher Brian Burns and a desperation trade for J.J. McCarthy. With Jameis Winston struggling to run the offense and key starters dropping fast, the Giants find themselves treading thin ice as their season descends into high-stakes drama.

Despite an explosive performance from Geno Smith and the offense, a second-half defensive breakdown cost the Jets a signature win in Detroit. From Aaron Glenn's late-game play-calling to the frustrating two-point analytics debate, we break down every angle of New York's heart-wrenching loss.

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The Fellas are back to break down the 2026 Wild Card matchup between the Red Sox and Yankees in the Bronx. Roster construction, predictions, and much more.

We dive into the NFL action with full coverage of the Giants' victory, Jevon Holland's game-sealing interception, and the crushing blow of Brian Burns' season-ending ACL tear. We break down the Jets' progress against the Lions, Geno Smith's late fumble, and Aaron Glenn's defense, alongside key quarterback storylines involving Deshaun Watson, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield's thumb injury, and Jameis Winston. Plus, we react to USC linebacker Desman Stephens' brutal hit on Dante Moore, Iowa's last-second win over Michigan, Francisco Lindor's 300th home run, and upcoming Yankees playoff excitement.

We open with the Jets showing progress against the Lions despite needing special teams cleanup, then break down the Giants' weather-impacted 12-7 win and standout special teams. Next, Gio weighs in on John Harbaugh and Jameis Winston before Jerry arrives with his first update featuring Geno Smith's TD to Garrett Wilson, Aaron Glenn on defense, Harbaugh on the game-sealing interception, and news from around the NFL. Finally, we look at Niners-Cardinals ahead of the Giants hosting Arizona on Sunday.

We open with Gio crediting Deshaun Watson after a rough Week 1 while calling Drake Maye a major disappointment, followed by a caller's take on Jim Nantz. Jerry arrives with an update on the Giants' win over the Titans, featuring postgame sound on the game-ending interception from John Harbaugh, Jevon Holland, Robert Saleh, and Cam Ward. We then hear Jameis Winston on the Giants' quarterback search, Geno Smith's late fumble sealing a Lions victory with reaction from Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn, the 0-3 Bucs facing Baker Mayfield's thumb injury, and Drake Maye blaming a fumble on a bloody ball. Finally, we close with terrible news for the Giants as Brian Burns tears his ACL, dealing a massive blow to their pass rush.

We open with Boomer's nor'easter weekend of golf and a wedding, followed by caller reactions to Brian Daboll's desk-pounding moment on a Cam Ward pick and a pitch for Gardner Minshew to the Giants. Jerry returns for an update with John Harbaugh on ugly wins, sound from the Lions defeating the Jets, Aaron Glenn's thoughts on both halves, Matthew Stafford's interception in a Rams loss to the Broncos, and the Browns advancing to 2-1. Next, Tom Brady calls Justin Herbert's pick a "meatball sub," Iowa student radio reacts to a last-second touchdown to beat Michigan, and Francisco Lindor hits his 300th career home run on the final day of the season. Finally, we close with Boomer learning about a woman who names every single dog after him.

We open with USC linebacker Desman Stephens' brutal hit and celebration on injured Oregon QB Dante Moore. Jerry returns for an update featuring Jevon Holland's game-sealing interception for the Giants, Jameis Winston winning for Jaxson Dart, Aaron Glenn's defensive breakdown, Mike Vrabel on the Patriots, Trevor Lawrence taking a knee, Lamar Jackson in Brazil, Sam Darnold's pick-six, and Chris Simms' social media apology. Finally, after a soft-football Moment of the Day, we close with Boomer gauging Gio's Yankees playoff excitement and Gio's weekend trip to Stretch Lab.

We started with USC linebacker Desman Stephens' vicious hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore. He celebrated long after the hit when he had to know Moore was injured.

Jerry's back with John Harbaugh talking about how winning games isn't always pretty and sounds of the Lions beating the Jets. Aaron Glenn talked about the two halves. Matthew Stafford got picked off as the Rams lost to the Broncos. The Browns beat the Panthers and are now 2-1! We heard the call on Iowa student radio as they beat Michigan on a last second TD. Plus, Francisco Lindor hit his 300th career HR on the last day of the season.

A caller loved watching Brian Daboll pound the desk on the Cam Ward interception. Another caller wants Gardner Minshew for the Giants as he's similar to Jaxson Dart.

Brian Burns tore his ACL yesterday and will miss the rest of the season. The Giants have had issues rushing the passer with him, so this is not good.

Gio gave credit to Deshaun Watson for being a good quarterback after a terrible week 1. The biggest disappointment so far is Drake Maye.

As always here's Jerry's entire first update of the day starting with Geno Smith's TD pass to Garrett Wilson. Aaron Glenn talked about what went wrong with the defense late in the game. We heard from John Harbaugh on the final interception to seal the game. Jerry went around the NFL. He also touches on the baseball as we head to the post season.