Boomer & Gio

Jerry and Willie Colon tackle a lot in New York sports, diving into the "stuck and miserable" reality of the Jets' locker room culture and the Giants' search for a new leader among candidates like Mike McCarthy and Brian Flores. Between reacting to the stunning Mets fire sale of Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso, the guys debate the future of Jaxson Dart, Carl Banks' frustrations with Big Blue, and Willie's pitch for a veteran bridge QB like Kyler Murray. From Brock Purdy's dominance and Philip Rivers' return and Jerry's shocking "Napoleon Dynamite" confession, this show covers everything from holiday festivities to the total teardown of local franchises.

Jerry and Willie Colon dissect the "stuck and miserable" reality for Jets fans, questioning if a locker room playing for themselves has completely tanked the season's expectations. Plus, the guys recap Brock Purdy's 5-TD masterclass and Philip Rivers' vintage return, while debating whether the Giants and Jets are making desperate moves just to appease a fed-up fanbase.

Jerry and Willie dive into the holiday spirit, but the "Mets-mas" forecast looks bleak after the Jeff McNeil trade and Pete Alonso's departure. Should the Giants bench Jaxson Dart to protect their tank? Plus, Chad Ochocinco defends DK Metcalf after his fan-striking suspension.

Jerry and Willie kick off the hour debating the Giants' future, with Willie highlighting some prime candidates to lead the franchise. The conversation shifts from Brock Purdy's flawless performance to the dismantling of the Mets' roster, reacting to the Jeff McNeil trade and Steve Cohen's personal damage control regarding his recent tweets. Finally, the guys look ahead to the Jets' defensive coordinator search and share their strategies for surviving the heavy meals and workouts of the Christmas season.

Jerry and Willie start the hour dissecting the dysfunction of New York football, with Willie suggesting the Jets skip a rookie QB and instead target a veteran "bridge" like Kyler Murray or Mac Jones. The guys hear from a "fed up" Carl Banks, plus, an emotional Pete Alonso regarding his departure from the Mets. The debate heats up over Jalen Brunson's Knick legacy and Jerry's shocking "Napoleon Dynamite" ignorance, before the duo wraps up wondering if John Harbaugh could be the coaching savior the Giants desperately need.

Pete Alonso reflects on his final days in Queens, while the guys debate if Jalen Brunson is on the verge of dethroning Patrick Ewing as the ultimate fan favorite. Plus, don't miss the Moment of the Day as Jerry leaves the room stunned by admitting he's never heard of "Napoleon Dynamite."

Should the Jets skip a rookie QB to build around a veteran bridge like Kyler Murray or Mac Jones?

Willie Colon reflects on the Todd Bowles he knew with the Jets. Plus, we hear Pete Alonso's candid thoughts on his Mets departure and go inside Steve Cohen's personal outreach to Evan Roberts to clear the air on his latest viral tweets.

Jerry's got his ideas about who he'd like to bring in but Willie has two definitive names.

Should Jaxson Dart play if the Giants are in tank-mode? Our opinions vary on that.

The Mets traded Jeff McNeil to the A's. Jerry is still skeptical of the Mets offseason and letting Pete Alonso walk.

Brock Purdy's five-touchdown Niners win brings you up to date on the end of an NFL week. The guys scrutinize Aaron Glenn's shifting quarterback narrative and Mike Kafka's struggling interim tenure, questioning if things are actually improving or just spiraling further out of control.

Jerry and Willie Colon dive into the "stuck and miserable" reality of Jets fandom, questioning whether the roster was ever as talented as advertised. From must-see postgame meltdowns to a locker room playing for themselves, the duo pulls no punches on why this season has fallen even below the lowest expectations.

Boomer & Gio take calls from fed-up Jets fans. Plus, Marc Malusis (11:20) and Evan & Tiki (27:30) react to the loss and talk Aaron Glenn's future.

Boomer and Gio react to the Giants' 16-13 loss to the Vikings and wonder if Jaxson Dart should still be playing. Plus, reactions from Marc Malusis (7:13) and Evan & Tiki (21:22)

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It's another "Blue Monday" as the guys recap a weekend of local football futility, with the Jets surrendering eight sacks and the Giants managing to lose to a Vikings backup—a disaster that has Gio questioning why the team is regressing Jaxson Dart by refusing to let him throw. While the "Tank Bowl" against the Raiders looms to potentially decide the #1 overall pick, the guys find a rare bright spot in Jalen Brunson's 47-point masterpiece that solidified "Knicks Culture" over the Heat. The conversation then shifts from the gridiron to the big screen as Gio shares the movie trailer that finally has him excited to return to theaters, before an emotional final segment where the show bids farewell to WFAN legend Dov Kramer, who signs off today after an incredible 38-year career at the station.

It's another "Blue Monday" for New York football as the guys recap a brutal Week 16 that saw the Jets surrender eight sacks and the Giants fall to a Vikings backup. While the "Tank Bowl" against the Raiders looms to decide the #1 pick, Jalen Brunson's 47-point masterpiece provides the only local joy. Plus, the guys dive into Steve Cohen's social media sparring with fans and the terrifying possibility of Cody Bellinger bolting for the Dodgers.

Boomer and Gio navigate the fine line between holiday gifts and "suck-up" spots. As the phones melt with calls from furious fans, the guys debate whether the Jets are truly stuck with Aaron Glenn and why Jaxson Dart seems to be regressing by the week. From Jerry's recap of the eight-sack disaster, praise for "Jersey guy", and Mike McDaniel's coaching "genius" to the rise of Knicks culture and Gio's musical profiles of the staff.

This hour, a die-hard Jets fan from Ireland calls in to officially demand Ty Simpson over the current regime. While the Jets set an embarrassing NFL record for interception futility, Jerry's update juxtaposes the Giants' hopeful October wins with the reality of their ninth straight loss. Plus, the guys dive into a wild NFL Sunday featuring DK Metcalf's clash with a fan, Shedeur Sanders taking on the media, and a movie trailer that finally has Gio ready to head back to the theaters.

This hour, the guys dive into Week 17 by previewing a "get-right" betting opportunity for the Patriots against the Jets before checking in with a "Disclosure Day" extra who shared stories from his nights on set and his previous interactions with Leonardo DiCaprio. Jerry's final update recaps a historic day of futility, featuring the Jets' record-breaking interception drought, an awkward moment from Philly, and a controversial ending in Detroit that brought back "Fail Mary" flashbacks. The hour closes on an emotional note as the team says goodbye to WFAN legend Dov Kramer after 38 years—but not before Boomer delivers the Moment of the Day with a scouting report on Fernando Mendoza that leans odd.

We check out the officiating chaos in Detroit, as an offensive pass interference call on the final play of Steelers-Lions evokes painful memories of the 2012 "Fail Mary." Plus, the guys dissect Jalen Brunson's post-game interaction with an Alan Hahn "thumbs up". Finally, don't miss the Moment of the Day: Boomer's strange assessment of quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

The guys also take a look at scenarios for teams to clinch.

"I'm not saying it's aliens..." Gio saw the new trailer for that Spielberg extraterrestrial movie and he's ready to go to the theater.

He hear from a fed-up Jets fan from Ireland. We take more of your calls on them and the Giants. No one is happy.

Jerry is back with the sounds of a local disaster as the Jets surrender eight sacks in a blowout loss and the Giants manage to fall to Vikings backup Max Brosmer after J.J. McCarthy went down. Gio's already scouting for the next Giants regime, falling in love with the "Jersey guy" energy of Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile, while the rest of the league provided pure confusion—from the Ravens inexplicably ignoring Derrick Henry during a fourth-quarter collapse to Mike McDaniel's bizarre post-game presser

The guys take calls from angry Jets and Giants fans on Aaron Glenn's future and Jaxson Dart's progress stall.

Jerry is in for his first update of the morning, bringing all the sounds from a dismal Sunday that saw both the Giants and Jets spiral further into irrelevance. Elsewhere, the Patriots climbed toward the #1 seed with a win over a Ravens team that is now likely missing the playoffs with Lamar Jackson injured again, and the Steelers escaped Detroit on a controversial, game-ending offensive pass interference call. To cap it all off, the Jaguars stunned the Broncos in Denver.

Another week, another double-dose of misery for the Jets and Giants—but the real story is the baffling usage of Jaxson Dart. After Dart was limited to just 13 pass attempts, Gio is demanding to know why the Giants are even playing him.

Boomer & Gio discuss the outlook for the rest of the Jets season and why they should position themselves to draft Fernando Mendoza. Plus, Boomer & Gio wonder if Aaron Glenn will be one and done; Brandon Tierney believes the Jets must tank the rest of the season; Evan Roberts asks Tiki Barber if he would want Mendoza in New York; Tierney reacts to the Jets firing of Steve Wilks.

Brandon Tierney, Boomer & Gio (18:46), and Evan & Tiki (33:47) all react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup in-season tournament and what it means for the franchise and rest of season. Plus, Evan says the Knicks are not obligated to raise a banner for the NBA Cup (51:06); Marc Malusis makes the case to keep the core intact and not go after Giannis (1:02:31); Boomer wonders if this could be the Knicks' year? (1:17:04)

Luke Weaver is heading to the Mets, and both Evan and Morash believe it could turn out to be a high-reward signing. McMonigle agrees, but wonders why the salary was as high as it was. Plus, Moose sounds off on David Stearns' philosophies that led to losing Pete Alonso, and McMonigle says the team is having a brutal offseason so far.

Brandon Tierney says the Yankees better not lose Bellinger to the Mets, or it will be the biggest embarrassment of the Hal Steinbrenner era. He also believes the Yanks should load up on pitching and revamp their identity in 2026. Marc Malusis rips the organization's complacency, and the Evan and Tiki crew lament New York's quiet offseason.

Boomer & Gio react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and the celebration between Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson. Plus, an update with Jerry centers on the Knicks' NBA Cup and Mike Francesa citing politics causing a divide in the Mets' clubhouse; should Aaron Glenn be one and done with the Jets? The guys break down the favorites in the AFC and NFC; should Jaxson Dart have a say in the Giants next head coach? And Week 16 NFL picks.

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Today's show breaks down the Seahawks' wild OT stunner over the Rams, featuring a bizarre two-point conversion that left everyone—including Sean McVay—questioning the whistle. While the Knicks continue their post-Cup victory tear in Indy, Boomer and Gio debate if this is finally "the year" or if the roster is one injury away from a collapse. From Pat Boyle's Sam Darnold comments and Marshawn Lynch's unfiltered pregame appearance, we cover it all before locking in our Week 16 NFL picks.

Seattle's OT win was pure chaos—did the refs hand the Seahawks a free two points while the Rams stood still? Jerry delivers the sounds of the night. We dive into the bad advice that BT & Sal got from Spike Eskin. Plus we talk "hot" NFL coordinators ready to climb the coaching tree.

The Knicks are riding high after an NBA Cup title and a win in Indy, but while Boomer declares it "their year," Jerry warns they're just one injury away from a total collapse. Also, Pat Boyle's Sebastian Maniscalco-inspired Sam Darnold roast and the fallout from the Seahawks' controversial 2-point conversions, the gridiron drama is just as heated. We wrap the hour debating the Giants' coaching future and why Gio is officially boycotting the Vikings-Giants game.

This hour, we cover everything from holiday stress and the future of the WFAN overnight slot to the debate over whether top college QBs should influence NFL coaching searches. Jerry's update brings the latest on the Knicks' big win, the Seahawks' controversial OT victory. We conclude with a serious report on the identification of the Brown University shooter, who has been linked to the death of an MIT professor and was found dead.

We dive into the fallout from the Seahawks' wild overtime stunner against the Rams, including the controversial two-point conversion that has FanDuel reshuffling Super Bowl odds. Jerry's final update brings the sounds of a short-handed Knicks team grinding out a win in Indy, plus Mike Valenti's critique of Mike Brown. We'll also hear from a defiant JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold, address Puka Nacua's headline-making comments, and revisit a classic Boomer "Moment of the Day" before locking in our NFL Week 16 picks.

Here are our big time football picks for this week. Enjoy.