Boomer & Gio

It's a New York Giants day on WFAN packed with major interviews and league-wide insights. Giants GM Joe Schoen joins to discuss his contract, hiring John Harbaugh, Cam Skattebo's pre-camp backflip, and handling criticism, while head coach John Harbaugh breaks down Jaxson Dart's playing status, Malik Nabers' Week 1 outlook, and team rules. Boomer and Gio dive into ideal quarterback traits, coach-QB dynamics, and NFL teams projected to improve, alongside updates on Geno Smith and Rob Saleh at Jets camp, Brian Daboll's outlook, Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes, Matt Nagy's offensive plans for Odell Beckham Jr., Kyle Shanahan on Jed York, and the Vikings' QB split between JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz.

Gio dives into the Vince Young Netflix documentary and the vital coach-quarterback dynamic. Boomer breaks down why Matt Nagy will want to run the ball in the Northeast, Jerry updates us on Nagy's take on Odell Beckham Jr.'s progress, Frank Reich praises Aaron Glenn, and Kyle Shanahan addresses if Jed York is a distraction. On the diamond, the Yankees lost a back-and-forth battle to the Astros, while the Mets beat the Brewers on Francisco Lindor's clutch catch and 10th-inning winning run, before wrapping up with a look at why Netflix keeps featuring WFAN in their sports docs.

We start with the Yankees' loss to the Astros despite a Cody Bellinger homer, followed by a caller asking Boomer what type of quarterback he'd target as a GM. Next, John Harbaugh joins the show to discuss Jaxson Dart's playing status, Malik Nabers' Week 1 potential, team social media policies, and his secret to staying fit. Finally, Jerry updates us on Frank Reich praising a dialed-in Geno Smith and Mike McDaniel's ignored philosophical moment, before closing with a breakdown of Jed York's prostitution legal situation.

Gio heads to the Chris Stapleton concert tonight despite an early morning, before Giants GM Joe Schoen stops by to discuss his new contract, hiring John Harbaugh, Cam Skattebo's backflip, and handling unfair criticism. Then, Jerry updates us with sounds from Jets camp with Geno Smith and Rob Saleh, Brian Daboll's positive outlook, and Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes. Finally, we hear Dave Sims on the Yankees' loss to the Astros, the Mets beating the Brewers in ten after a costly third-base throw home, and Pete Alonso's 4-for-4, 31-homer night in an Orioles win over the Cardinals.

Gio refutes Joe Schoen's claim that he ignores criticism, followed by a look at the Vikings' snap split between JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz, NFL teams projected to improve, and whether Gio is a "top 5 guy." Jerry's final update covers Boomer asking John Harbaugh if Jaxson Dart will play Friday or stay in bubble wrap, Kyle Shanahan addressing Jed York, Bill Belichick praising a North Carolina reporter, a Yankees loss featuring a Cody Bellinger homer, and Francisco Lindor leading the Mets over the Brewers. Finally, we discuss Robby Berger's ten-month battle with the shanks, the "sex on screen" Moment of the Day, building construction noises and smells, and sponsors pulling out of the Callaway and Good Good Golf controversy.

We go through the teams that experts believe will be better this season than last. I'm sure some surprising names.

Jerry brings us sounds from Jets camp and Geno Smith saying he leads by example. Rob Saleh was critical of where his offense is right now. Brian Daboll also talked about the team and is happy with where they are at. Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes and the start of the season. We heard from Dave Sims as the Yankees lost to the Astros and the Mets beat the Brewers in ten as the third baseman couldn't throw the ball home.

Joe Schoen joined us and talked his new contract, John Harbaugh was hired, Cam Skattebo doing a backflip before training camp started, and what the most unfair criticism he's heard about himself.

Jerry returns and starts with the Jets and Frank Reich saying Geno Smith is dialed in. Mike McDaniel said today is the youngest you will ever be and no reporters wanted to engage. We talked about Jed York's prostitution situation and why it's illegal even if you didn't go through with it.

John Harbaugh joins us to talk Dart, Nabers & how he looks so young.

Jerry's here with Matt Nagy on Odell Beckham Jr's progress. Frank Reich is a big fan of Aaron Glenn. Kyle Shanahan was asked if Jed York will be a distraction. The Yankees lost to the Astros in a back and forth game. The Mets beat the Brewers as Francisco Lindor made a great catch and then scored the winning run in the tenth.

We talked about how important it is to have the right coach and quarterback. Boomer said Matt Nagy is going to want to run the football being in the Northeast.

Al & Jerry: How to get millennials to go to concerts

Today's show leads off with Jed York's solicitation arrest, Todd Monken naming Deshaun Watson the starter in Cleveland, Cal Raleigh's three-home-run night, and an Uber Eats brawl at Barstool. The focus shifts to Watson's contract, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joey Porter Jr., Kwanza Jones' hyped Padres ownership bid, SiriusXM radio shakeups, and the reality of making it on YouTube. Next, Gio laments making drunk weeknight concert plans, Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco react live to York's arrest, Frank The Tank throws out a first pitch, and Callaway apologizes for a controversial commercial. Finally, a Penn State scandal inspires a debate on running pop-up drug rings, Dan Orlovsky pities Browns fans, Shannon Sharpe claims the Moment of the Day, and Wyndham Clark's dad caps off the show with a wildly awkward moment.

49ers owner Jed York gets arrested soliciting a prostitute outside an Ohio trailer park, leading off Jerry's first update on John Harbaugh expecting Malik Nabers ready for Week 1 alongside fake audio quotes from the hooker. Then, Todd Monken names Deshaun Watson the starter in Cleveland, Watson admits his emotions got the best of him, Michael Kay doubts he'll live into his 80s, and Cal Raleigh launches three home runs against the Phillies. Finally, an Uber Eats driver pummels a security guard at Barstool, leaving Gio to wonder who in the studio would run and who would step up to fight.

Deshaun Watson is named Cleveland's starting quarterback—a decision Boomer ties directly to his contract—before Jerry's update highlights Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Jets' zero-interception year. Watson insists he thrives on fan energy, Todd Monken claims Deshaun deserves the start, and Mike McCarthy addresses Joey Porter Jr.'s Steelers contract situation. Meanwhile, Kwanza Jones brings wild energy to her bid to buy the Padres, Zack Wheeler endures a rough night against the Mariners, Damon Amendolara gets let go by SiriusXM's Mad Dog channel as his co-host pairs with Steve Torre, and the team wraps up by discussing how much harder it is to make it on YouTube today.

Gio regrets drunk weeknight plans to see Chris Stapleton before early-morning work, leading off Jerry's update with Todd Monken and Deshaun Watson addressing Cleveland's QB decision. Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco react live to Jed York's solicitation arrest, audio catches an Uber Eats driver fighting a security guard at Barstool, and Frank The Tank throws out the White Sox first pitch. Finally, the new Padres ownership debuts with a custom song by Kwanza Jones, and the crew breaks down Callaway and Good Good Golf apologizing for a commercial where a man knocks down a woman.

Inspired by the Penn State cocaine story, Gio asks Boomer where he'd set up a pop-up drug ring, sparking calls from listeners knowledgeable about drugs nationwide. Jerry's final update covers John Harbaugh's exchange with a reporter, Boomer wondering if Jaxson Dart plays for the Jets on Friday, and Todd Monken selecting Deshaun Watson at quarterback—leading Watson to address criticizing the fans and Dan Orlovsky to feel awful for Cleveland. Plus, Michael Kay doubts he'll live into his 80s on the Awful Announcing podcast, the new Padres owners hype winning it all, Shannon Sharpe delivers the Moment of the Day, and Wyndham Clark's dad accidentally touches his girlfriend's boob.

Jerry's final update starts with John Harbaugh's exchange with a reporter. Boomer wonders who's playing for the Jets on Friday and if Jaxson Dart will play. We heard from Todd Monken on deciding to go with Deshaun Watson. Dan Orlovsky is shocked and feels awful for the Browns fans. Michael Kay was on the Awful Announcing podcast and doesn't think he'll be alive in his 80's. The new owners of the Padres are very excited to win it all. The Moment of The Day: Shannon Sharpe reading the news & putting it in his own voice.

Gio asked Boomer if he was going to do a pop up cocaine ring, where would he do it? Gio asked about Charleston, South Carolina. This was brought up because of the Penn State alleged cocaine ring.

Jerry returns with Todd Monken on why he's going with Deshaun Watson at QB. We also heard from Deshaun on being named starter. We heard Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco getting the news that Jed York was picked up for soliciting a prostitute. We heard the audio of the Uber Eats driver fighting a security guard at Barstool headquarters. Frank The Tank threw out the first pitch at the White Sox game. The new owners of the Padres were introduced and Kwanza Jones recorded a song for the occasion.

Going to see Chris Stapleton on Wednesday night. Maybe making plans while plastered is a bad idea.

Jerry's got Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Jets having no interceptions last year. We heard from Deshaun Watson who said he thrives off the energy of the fans. Todd Monken said Deshaun deserves to start. Mike McCarthy talked about Joey Porter Jr and his contract situation with the Steelers. Kwanza Jones was fired up to buy the Padres. She was screaming about winning. Zack Wheeler had a rough night against the Mariners.

Deshaun Watson was named the starter in Cleveland and Boomer said a lot of that had to do with his contract.

Jerry starts with John Harbaugh talking about Malik Nabers and saying it's ‘reasonable to assume' that he will be ready in week 1. Jerry had some fake audio quotes from the hooker in the Jed York story. We then heard from Todd Monken on naming Deshaun Watson the starter in Cleveland. Michael Kay was on the Awful Announcing podcast and said he doesn't think he'll be alive in his 80's. Cal Raleigh hit 3 home runs against the Phillies last night.

Jed York, the owner of the 49'ers, getting arrested for soliciting a prostitute outside a trailer park in Ohio. It's just cuckoo.

Despite having a good weekend on the field by taking 2 of 3 from Toronto the Yankees were dealt more bad injury news with Ryan McMahon and Ryan Weathers hitting the IL. Also, Giancarlo Stanton's latest setback will likely cost him the rest of the season. Have we seen the last of Big G in Pinstripes?

Boomer & Gio kick off with Geno Smith's Jets performance, Deshaun Watson's feud with Cleveland fans, Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA ejection, and whether NFL players could return to college. They move on to Giancarlo Stanton's latest calf setback, Yankees and Mets storylines, a cringe golf commercial, and WNBA leadership issues. Next, the guys address the media fallout around Ed Oliver's family tragedy, radio station bathroom construction, and the Toronto Tempo's taco-loving mascot. Finally, Gio looks at potential Mets targets, debates how dogs perceive their owners, and gears up for a potentially disastrous golf trip with unseen swings.

Boomer & Gio return to break down Geno Smith's drive with the Jets and Boomer's big offensive prediction, before Gio points out how much Cade Klubnik looks like a little kid. Next, they dive into Deshaun Watson's feud with Cleveland fans and Gio's harsh takedown of the QB, followed by Jerry's first update featuring audio from Geno, Watson getting booed, Yankees highlights from Ben Rice, Carlos Rodon, and Jazz, plus the Mets' walk-off loss to the White Sox. Finally, Enes Kanter Freedom gets thrown out of a WNBA game for arguing with Natasha Cloud, and the guys debate whether eligible NFL players could ever return to college ball.

Giancarlo Stanton suffers another calf setback running the bases, setting off discussions on Aaron Boone's Manager of the Year odds, Aaron Judge's status this season, the Mets' irrelevant September, and Boomer wanting a Yankees Josh Hart bobblehead. Next, Jerry's update covers Jazz Chisholm's homer in a Yankees win over the Blue Jays, audio from Ben Rice, players thanking Karl Ravech, Bruce Beck interviewing Jameis Winston, Deshaun Watson on going to Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders on getting booed, and Wyndham Clark's Tigers first pitch. Finally, Gio calls out a bad Good Good Golf and Callaway commercial, followed by a discussion on the WNBA's lack of leadership.

Tragic news surrounding Bills defender Ed Oliver sparks controversy over how the team and reporters handled his son's drowning, followed by Josh Allen's frustration with how the news broke. Next, the guys talk about the radio station's bathroom construction before Jerry's update covers Jazz Chisholm's 50/50 prediction, a breakdown of Yankees injuries, Jefry Yan's premature strikeout celebration turning into a home run, Rob Saleh on the Titans' lack of scoring, Todd Monken on turning Browns boos into cheers, and Enes Kanter Freedom on getting thrown out of a WNBA game. Finally, the hour ends with the Toronto Tempo's new binary mascot and its love for soft shell tacos.

Gio kicks things off by looking at which injured players David Stearns might target for the Mets next season, leading into a discussion on whether dogs truly know their owners or just see them as food providers, and if they understand time. Next, Jerry's final update covers Carlos Rodon's latest outing, Jazz Chisholm's homer, a caller's psychic pet revelation, Deshaun Watson taking Cleveland boos personally, Shedeur Sanders urging fans to respect Watson, Puka Nacua's McDonald's habits, and the Moment of the Day featuring Hannah. Finally, Gio prepares for a potentially disastrous round of golf with friends whose swings he's never seen, followed by more talk on the Toronto Tempo's non-binary mascots.

Jerry's final update of the day features Carlos Rodon on his outing yesterday, Jazz homering and talking about the swing & Deshaun Watson about why the fans in Cleveland are booing. Shedeur Sanders said the fans should respect Watson. Puka Nacua talked about how often he goes to McDonalds. The Moment of The Day: Hannah!

We take a sidestep from the usual stuff by wondering whether dogs know their owners and whether they can know the passing of time.

Jerry returns for an update, but first we talked about the bathroom situation here at the radio station with construction going on. We heard from Jazz Chisholm after the game on his prediction of a 50/50 season. We also went through all the Yankees injuries. Jefry Yan jumped thinking he had a strikeout, but it was a ball, and then he gave up a HR.

Ed Oliver of the Bills had a tragedy hit his family as his 2 yr old son drowned in a pool. One reporter said the Bills were initially covering up the details. Josh Allen said he hated the way the news got out.

Jerry brings us Bruce Beck talking to Jameis Winston. Deshaun Watson talked about what he thought going to Cleveland would be like. Shedeur Sanders said he understands how Watson feels about getting booed. We heard from Wyndham Clark about the first pitch he threw out at a Tigers game.

Giancarlo Stanton had another setback. While attempting to run the bases, he hurt his left calf. The previous two times that he tried running the bases he hurt his right calf. We also talked about Aaron Boone's odds of winning Manager of the year.

Jerry's here and we give you his whole first sportscast. He's got Geno Smith on how things went on their first scoring drive. Deshaun Watson on getting booed at home. Dave Sims on the call as Ben Rice had a 2-run single. Jazz homered and we heard from him after the game. The Mets lost to the White Sox on a walk off HR. Enes Kanter Freedom went to a WNBA game and got thrown out for arguing with Natasha Cloud.

The guys are back in the house and start with the Jets game and how Geno looked like his best self out there. We have some hope. Plus, Gio has no hope for Deshaun Watson in Cleveland who is simply hated by the fanbase.

Craig Carton calls out John Harbaugh for putting Jaxson Dart back into a meaningless preseason game. Plus: -Tiki Barber and Evan Roberts on the importance of keeping Dart healthy -Boomer Esiason disagrees with Craig on Jaxson Dart take -Bart Scott predicts a 6-11 season for the Giants -Evan and Tiki on Odell Beckham Jr.'s chances to make the team

Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.