Boomer & Gio

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Today's show explores the Dusty Baker-Mets rumors and LeBron James' possible retirement alongside a preview of the Knicks-Sixers clash and Tiki Barber's blunt advice for Joel Embiid. We dive into Breece Hall's contract speculation, Aaron Rodgers-to-Cardinals buzz while recapping Yankees wins over the Rangers, a bench-clearing incident, and Jerry's "Jazz Jizzm" slip-up. From David Stearns' future and NHL lottery losses to Boomer's "Imus" look and a Knicks Met Gala snub, we cover everything from the Phillies' success under Don Mattingly to the exorbitant price of tents. A lot goinig on today and your calls too.

Boomer's working from home as we recap golf at Shinnecock and Nick Nurse coaching tonight following his brother's funeral. The Knicks must keep the pressure on. Jerry arrives for a dive into the NBA playoffs and a Yankees win highlighted by a Jazz homer, even as the Rays keep pace. Finally, the Rangers lose the NHL lottery to the Leafs, and Knicks players get snubbed at Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna's Met Gala afterparty.

We touch on those rumors of the Mets reaching out to Dusty Baker and his subsequent denial before questioning David Stearns' future as GM and dissecting HR buzzwords like "carefully curated." Jerry reports on the pressure facing Mike Brown, Cody Bellinger's big night in a Yankees win, and an accidental "Jazz Jizzm" slip-up. Finally, we cover Stefon Diggs' not-guilty verdict, the Jets' strength of schedule, and the Aaron Rodgers-to-Cardinals rumors that have Gio baffled by Nathaniel Hackett's coaching longevity.

Boomer and Gio debate if LeBron James is officially retiring after eight seasons with the Lakers, followed by Jerry's update on the Knicks-Sixers series and Tiki Barber's blunt advice for Joel Embiid. We recap the NBA highlights with JJ Redick before hitting the diamond, where the Yankees beat the Rangers behind Ryan McMahon's clutch homer off Jacob deGrom and the Phillies find success under new manager Don Mattingly. To close, we check out Peter Schwartz living it up in some bougie Legend Seats at Yankee Stadium.

Boomer speculates on a Breece Hall contract extension, while the crew debates Al Cintron's claim that the Mets reached out to Dusty Baker despite Dusty's personal denial. Evan Roberts stops by to discuss his sake sponsor and the Baker rumors before Jerry previews Knicks-Sixers and recaps a Yankees win featuring a Jazz Chisholm homer and a bench-clearing incident between Framber Valdez and Trevor Story. We wrap with the Moment of the Day featuring Boomer's Imus-like look and a debate on Colt McCoy's potential as a commencement speaker.

Jerry returns for his final update of the day and starts with a preview of Knicks/Sixers for tonight. The Yankees beat the Rangers and we heard Dave Sims on the call as Jazz Chisholm homered. Framber Valdez hit Trevor Story and the benches cleared but no punches were thrown. The Moment of The Day: Boomer looks like Imus today.

Boomer speculates that Breece Hall will be offered a contract by the Jets. We also touch on those Dusty Baker/Mets rumors again.

Jerry starts with a preview of Knicks/Sixers and Tiki Barber telling Joel Embiid to ‘stop being a bitch'. Jerry went around the NBA and JJ Redick was asked about their shooting performance.

Gio thinks he's retiring after the playoffs.

Jerry starts with Mike Brown under pressure to get to the finals. Cody Bellinger had himself a nice night as the Yankees beat the Rangers. Jerry accidentally said ‘Jazz Jizzm'.

Regarding the Mets, we conducted a high-level deep-dive into the saturation of organizational vernacular within the sports vertical to address the diminishing returns of corporate-speak integration.

Jerry went around the NBA playoffs last night. We heard Dave Sims on the call as Jazz homered to give the Yankees the lead in their win over the Rangers. The Rangers did not win the NHL lottery, the Maple Leafs did.

Boomer is working from home today and we started talking about B&G playing golf at Shinnecock yesterday. We also talked about Sixers head coach Nick Nurse as his brother passed away last week unexpectedly and was at the funeral yesterday, but he will coach tonight. Boomer said the Knicks can't take their foot off the gas and need to dominate again.

WFAN analyzes the New York Knicks' historic playoff dominance, highlighting their 12-quarter winning streak and the strategic shift to run the offense through Karl-Anthony Towns. The hosts also break down Joel Embiid's controversial "foul baiting" tactics and debate whether this roster is the most complete version of the Knicks in franchise history

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?