Boomer & Gio

The Knicks take a 2-0 series lead as injury concerns mount for OG Anunoby, while Ryan Weathers' sudden illness and John Morgan's macabre memorabilia collection lead into a fiery clash between Tiki Barber and Hugh Douglas. From the $45 "Glizzilla" hot dog and Armenian captive bear PSAs to Shaun Morash's Mexican food rankings and New Jersey's rabid beavers, the show balances playoff drama with the absurd. Also, the Mets' winning streak, the debut of Derek Fisher's LA radio show, and the hilarious phone number mix-up that landed a total stranger in the Ryder Cup team's group chat.

The Knicks take Game 2 against a faster Embiid-less Sixers, but OG Anunoby's hamstring issue has Gio questioning New York's championship ceiling. Ryan Weathers is out for the Yankees after a sudden illness sparked a "hantavirus" debate, while Jerry provides updates on Jalen Brunson's big shot and the NBA playoffs. After a look at the Mets' win, the Yankees' loss to Texas, and a Pete Alonso homer, the hour wraps with Audacy's new LA sports station featuring Derek Fisher—and Gio wondering just how long the former coach will last in morning radio.

The Knicks face uncertainty with injuries to OG Anunoby, followed by a look at John Morgan's macabre memorabilia collection and the world of crime museums. After a caller highlights some bad seats at the Garden, Jerry recaps the war of words between Tiki Barber and Hugh Douglas over Joel Embiid. We wrap up with the Sixers' latest betting odds and the "nightmare" teen chaos at a New Jersey carnival.

Ballpark food goes viral as Steve Gelbs and Keith Hernandez share the Rockies' $45 Glizzilla, followed by a look at Joel Embiid's injuries and a PSA for Armenian captive bears. After discussing how the show first formed, Jerry recaps the Knicks' 2-0 series lead and the wait for news on OG Anunoby's hamstring. We wrap up with Shaun Morash's Mexican food rankings, a Mets win sparked by Juan Soto, and a look toward Kickoff To Summer as Eddie counts down his final days.

Gio examines New Jersey's rabid beavers and our upcoming MLB store remote, followed by calls on animal-free circuses and a viral Puerto Rico song. Jerry recaps Stu Feiner's game show antics and the Knicks taking a 2-0 lead, with Mike Brown providing an OG Anunoby injury update and Jaylen-themed songs for the NBA and NHL. We wrap up with the Mets' win, the Yankees' loss, and Hugh Douglas calling out Tiki Barber before a phone number mix-up lands a stranger in the Ryder Cup group chat.

Sounds of the Knicks beating the Sixers to take a 2-0 series lead and Mike Brown after the game about OG Anunoby's potential injury. Jerry plays the ‘Jaylen' song about all the Jaylens in the NBA. He then plays another song about there only being one Jaylen in the NHL. The Mets beat the Rockies for their third straight as Carson Benge has started to heat up offensively and Marcus Semien had 4 hits, Dave Sims on the call as the Yankees lost to the Rangers. The Moment of The Day: Hugh Douglas responds to Tiki, calls him out for Kinky Boots.

There are rabid beavers in a lake in NJ and Gio watched videos of this. We also talked about the remote we're having at the MLB store in NYC on Friday, May 15th. A caller said he went to the circus and there are no animals in the circus now or clowns.

Jerry has Mike Breen on the call as the Knicks beat the Sixers to take a 2-0 series lead. Mike Brown gave credit in particular to Mikal Bridges. Hopefully we get an update on OG Anunoby and his potential hamstring injury. Shaun Morash did a top 5 Mexican foods and sour cream was number five. The Mets beat the Rockies as Juan Soto led the game off with a HR.

All the ballparks now have a viral food item that they sell. The Rockies have a $45 hotdog called the Glizzilla, and last night Steve Gelbs and Keith Hernandez shared one...Lady & The Tramp style. Plus, a caller on the Embiid injury.

Jerry returns for an update and starts with Tiki Barber telling Joel Embiid to ‘stop being a bitch'. Former NFL player and WIP host Hugh Douglas responded to those comments. He brought up Tiki wearing ‘red kinky boots'. The Sixers are favored by 1 tomorrow night.

If the injury is serious (and we don't know anything as of this broadcast), this puts the Knicks in a serious bind because of what a catalyst he is on the court.

Jerry starts with the sounds of Jalen Brunson's big shot in the fourth. Mike Brown talked about the Sixers' adjustments in this game. Jerry went around the NBA playoffs last night. The Mets beat the Rockies as Marcus Semien had 4 hits including a HR. The Yankees lost to the Rangers as Nathan Eovaldi threw 8 innings of 3 hit ball. Jerry went around MLB last night including a HR for Pete Alonso.

OG Anunoby left with a hamstring injury and Gio said they are not a championship team without him. He is very concerned for the Knicks if he is going to be out for the next round.

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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.