Fanalyze This

It's been a while, but we're back!...and he's back! Mikey Vigg stops by the studio this week (we recorded like two weeks ago) to get back on the mic and dish some of his classic hot takes. We start with Bum of the week, which leads to the ridiculous story of Nurse Ruzzo being in a delivery room. Then we recap Season 3 of Stranger Things before we finish it with the two fan questions of the night. Please do yourself a favor. If you listen to nothing else this episode, please listen to the part about the aliens (1:43:00). Fan Questions: 1. If you were to open a restaurant and name each dish after a current Yankee, who is what dish? - Zachary Snackery 2. If you brought home an alien from Area 51, whats the first thing you're doing with it? - Charlie M

This week, we introduce our newest member of the podcast, Mike Ruzzo. We open up talking about our favorite phones pre-iphone, and recapping Ruzzo's recent trip to Italy. Then, we get into our Bum Of The Week segment. The phone lines are now OPEN and we have our first two official call-in’s: Nick Congionti and Charles B Costello III Esq. We finish up by talking about our new favorite show...Double Shot At Love

This week, the crew opens the show with our Bum Of The Week choices. Then, we call friend of the show, Chris D'Angelo to get his spin on how to eat cereal.  We debate whether or not Porn Stars should be able to post nudes on Instagram, and then we get into the short-lived Fan Questions for the week. The question was: Would you rather have orgasms like a pig or a lion.  So we took to Youtube to find out, and you're not gonna wanna miss this commentary.

This week, we kick off the episode with our Bum of the Week (2:45 - 16:30) segment before we get into the heart of the episode...cereal.  We do an NCAA style bracket (16:31-53:57) for some of the most popular cereals and things get heated with the group.  We phone a friend and poll the audience in order to set the record straight.  Then, we get into the Fan Questions (53:58-1:12:31) before wrapping up the episode reviewing HBO's Chernobyl and the first half of Netflix "I Am Mother" (1:13:45-1:20:15). Fan Questions  1.  Thoughts on USA's asswhooping of Thailand? (54:33-1:00:13) 2.  WYR: $2 Mill or files to Area 51? (1:00:14-1:04:21) 3.  What should the Knicks do now that KD is out of the picture? (1:04:22-1:07:36) 4.  WYR: SHoot 3's like Curry, or Dunk like Carter? (1:07:37-1:11:22)

This week, the gang is joined by friend of the show, Mike Ruzzo.  We open the show with our first official segment... "You're a Bum" (2:55-24:25) where we will pick one person to call out each week.  Dollaz asks the group, "which president would you want to get shitfaced with" (24:26-35:10), which somehow lands us on the topic of Tom Hanks movies.  Pete Rose stopped by Numbah One... Mike Francesa's show, and we go over one of his sound bites (49:10-53:26) that uncovers a lil' something we didn't know about Yankee great, Joe D.  We call Primo to find the whereabouts of a pocket pussy, and he asks the show's first live question (1:00:48-1:06:34).  Then, we finish the show by answering the rest of the fan questions (1:06:35-1:41:37) Fan Questions 1.  Is it wrong to bunt for a single during a perfect game? (1:00:48-1:06:34) 2.  What MLB player, from any time period, would you play catch with? (1:06:35-1:13:59) 3.  100 Mill vs. Snail hypothetical (1:19:38-1:28:24) 4.  What video game character's powers would you want? (1:28:25-1:41:37)

This week, we open the show by calling Jose Canseco's manager to see if we can get on his Bigfoot excursion, and dig into some more conspiracy theories (0-15:00).  We ask ourselves a few questions, including: what day of the week are you? (21:30) and who is your one celebrity hall pass? (28:33-35:40).  Then we get into the Fan Questions (51:58-1:28:00) and go off topic as per usual. Last but certainly not least, we consult a medical professional about the all too unknown disease of DSB (1:12:00-1:21:35) and what exactly is the root cause of a wet dream??? Fan Questions 1.  What do the Mets need to do to contend for a playoff spot? (51:58-59:00) 2.  What would be your wrestler name? (59:01-1:09:40) 3.  Would You Rather: Live in a bathroom with the person of your choice for a month for $50 Mill OR live with the one person who annoys you most, but you have no restrictions, for one month for $10 Mill? (1:28:36)

This week, we open up with the Thrones finale (0:30-22:42) and how we think it should have ended.  Adriano asks the crew: "What's your favorite movie you're ashamed to tell people you love?" (26:08-31:23) and we get some interesting answers.  The sports talk this week (34:00-50:55) was dominated by Yankees and Jets, and JC Dollaz tries to coin a nickname for a certain Yankees pitcher.  Last but not least, we have the fan questions (55:10-1:25:01).  Somehow, one of the questions takes us from Batman to porn (59:00-1:03:36)... it is MUST LISTEN! Stick around after the outro for some bloopers! Fan Questions: 1.  Thoughts on the new Batman? (55:10-58:59) 2.   What's one rule you would take from one sport and move to another? (1:03:37-1:04:50) 3.  WOULD YOU RATHER... take a punch from Mike Tyson for $10 Mil, or a kick to the balls from David Beckham for $100 Mil? (1:04:51-1:13:25) 4.  If you could go pro in your favorite sport, but you MUST play for your most hated rival.... would you do it? (1:13:26-1:25:00)

The crew goes al dente with no guest this week.  Game of Thrones has taken over the world, and now our podcast. We talk about the great heel turn of Daenerys Targaryen and everything from the penultimate episode of GOT (1:38-23:16).  After thrones, we play around with the female Snapchat filter, and The Hammer learns a lot about himself (23:17-27:05).  Then, we get into the fan questions which leads to the story of the time JC Dollaz waterboarded someone (41:05-43:20), and we give away another prize for the Question Contest (1:03:31).  Make sure you stick around after the outro (we know you always listen to that fiyaaa shit anyway) for some bloopers, featuring........BORAT!!! Fan Questions (30:00-1:04:15) 1.  What's the worst thing you would do to guarantee you team a championship? (30:00-44:22) Sizza 2.  If you could start your own Sports Franchise, what sport and what city? (44:23-56:10) The Irish Rocket 3.  Who's ball is it?  The fan? or player who hits the homerun? Tony Uzzi

This week, YouTube sensation and Backyard Wrestling Champ, Michael Melnik joins the Fanalyze This crew to shoot the shit. We kick off the show talking about his days as a YouTube star and all of the effort behind it (0-23:45).  Next, we go a little unconventional and get right into the questions.  This being the first week that a piece of free merch was on the line, the questions did not disappoint (23:45-1:10:07).  After the questions, we discuss Game of Thrones (1:10:08-1:26:30), and hot topic of the week - Ayesha Curry's unquenchable thirst (1:28:27-1:32:50). Fan Questions: 1.  Would you rather send your favorite player to jail? or to your rival team to win a championship? (24:15-34:30) Kevin Foy 2.  If you could be adopted by a player/owner/coach, who would it be? (34:31-42:00) Brian Maxner 3.  If you could swap lives with anyone, who would it be? (42:01-48:31) Rob Amitrano 4.  AL and NL ROY? (48:32-55:00) John D'alessio 5.  Trout, Judge, or Betts - who do you build your team around? (55:01-58:30) Nick Euvino 6.  If you could bring back one 90's jersey, which would it be? (58:31-1:06:32) Dan Grimm

This week, we have long-time friend and listener of the show, Nick Fiorenza on the podcast.  We start by talking about the amount of nose pickers we spot on the road, which somehow leads us into Game of Thrones talk (7:45-28:19).  After talking about the Battle at Winterfell, we tackle the current topics this week: Brock Lesnar retiring from the UFC (28:20), Robert Kraft orders an extra piece of slippery shrimp (32:00), we make sure you never look at a  grapefruit the same again (36 min), Tim Anderson is batflipping his way to being Jackie Robinson apparently (37:10), D'Angelo Russell pulls another smooth move (40 min), and we talk about the Top 5 most disgruntled NFL fan bases (46:35).  We finish with the Fan's questions, which introduces a NEW FAN CHALLENGE!!! Fan Questions: 1. Is the Daniel Jones hate well deserved? (50:20) 2.  Thoughts on LeSean McCoy spoiling Avengers (53:25) 3.  How does a fan become a guest on the show? (59:50) 4.  We do a 3-on-3 fantasy basketball draft of fictional characters (1:03:50)

This week on Fanalyze This, we have our friend Michael Puma stop by to come on the show... and we're talking NFL draft! We go over picks made in real time, and the Daniel Jones reaction is PRICELESS (10 minute mark). We go on to discuss a wide range of topics, all while picks are being made. We start with the Mets and the Rhys Hoskins homerun trot (2:00-6:45), then on to Yankees winning while injured (22:14), and somehow, Katy Perry has a new face (25 minutes in). We discuss Game of Thrones vs. Avengers, and which one fans will be more satisfied with (29:00-34:00). At around the 38 minute mark, the Packers selected Rashan Gary, which led us to talk about his Wonderlic score... And we take the test! (It's not so great for one of us). The grand finale of the episode happens right around an hour in. Puma tells us about his first time...

This week we welcome on friends of the pod, Puma and Cenz who make up the "Who Do You Think You Are, I Am" podcast.  We quickly uncover the eskimo brother connection between us, and the episode takes shape from there.  We go over a list of redheads Vigg likes, do some Boxing talk, some movies talk, and go over the definition of a Moose Knuckle, all in the first 10 minutes.  From there, we get into what's going on in the MLB (10:00-36:25), but as usual we can never stay on topic, so somehow we get into the first time my mother found a box of condoms in my room (14:35-16:36).  We also have a NEW VIDEO CHALLENGE (36:26)!!! It will be Mikey Vigg for Fanalyze This vs. WDYTYRIAM's very own, James Puma. The guys from WDYTYRIAM let us know how they got their name and tells us a little more about their show (38:00 - 42:14).  Then, we tackle a very pressing issue... are teens killing GameStop?!? which leads to us talking about our favorite video games of all time (42:15 - 54:19).  Our most controversial topic of this episode is of course, New York rivalries (54:20 - 1:02:10).  The last topics before getting into the questions for this week... Keith Hernandez mixing it up with a married woman on twitter... the internet is a wonderful place. (1:02:11 - 1:07:48) Fan Questions: 1.  What 3 things would you change in your life if you could? (1:07:49 - 1:20:05) 2.  What GoT character WILL NOT die this season? (1:20:06 - 1:22:52) 3.  Worst contract? Pablo Sandoval (Red Sox), Chris Davis (Orioles), Jacoby Ellsbury (Yankees) (1:22:53 - 1:26:57) 4.  Why is Dallas Keuchel still a Free Agent? (1:26:58)

Aaaaaaand we're back to the long episodes.  We tackled a BUNCH of different topics this week that range from the Jets new uniforms to being hypnotized on stage.  Baseball season is in full swing, we play HQ trivia again, this time it's "The Office" trivia, and we also play a game of Would You Rather. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast!  Full list of topics below: Jets New Uniforms (1:20 - 7:56) Yankees and Mets (7:57 - 21:00) We need a logo! (21:01 - 25:17) McGregor and Khabib Beef (25:18 - 30:06) HQ "The Office" Trivia (30:07 - 38:44) Ron Darling vs. Lenny Dykstra (38:45 - 48:33) Being Hypnotized on Stage (48:34 - 58:45) Would You Rather (58:46 - 1:07:15) Fan Questions If you were stranded on an island, what are the 3 things you'd take with you? (1:07:16 - 1:17:37) What would be your finishing move if you were a wrestler? (1:17:38 - 1:24:15) Best/Worst Stadium?  The one stadium you want to visit. (1:24:16 - 1:34:07)

We spent A LOT of time doing video content, so this week's podcast is short and sweet. It's the normal crew, and we talk about our trip to Yankee Stadium for Opening Day, along with the Mets opening the season in Washington. We play Star Wars trivia on HQ, talk about some March Madness, and even argue some UFC vs. Boxing. The grande finale this week stars a special guest, Mr. Lou Poles. Opening Day in the MLB and our trip to Yankee Stadium (1:00-10:22) Fan Question from Chris Perez - Why have Alonso and Smith on the team?...plus more Mets talk (10:23-14:52) We play Star Wars trivia on HQ live (14:53-21:50) Adriano's fun fact about Steven Seagal (21:51-23:21) Fan Question from John D'alessio - Why is the AAF about to fold? (23:22-33:40) We argue about UFC and Boxing (27:10-31:00) Fan Question from Mike Braun - Vigg's best memory from delivering food? (31:01-37:57) March Madness talk (37:58-39:47) Fan Question from Primo - If you could only watch one sport for the rest of your life, what sport do you pick? (39:48-42:40) We argue about our Fantasy Football Rules with a guest appearance from Mr. Lou Poles (42:41-)

We know, we know, this is a long episode, but it's well worth it! The MLB season is underway, March Madness is in full effect, and our special guest this week is a Correction's Officer... the stories he shares are WILD! We also fill out a Fast Food Bracket as a podcast which leads to some of the most heated debates we've ever had! We are all over the place in this one, the questions are scattered throughout the episode so take a look at the call times below. MLB Season Opens in Japan (1:25-3:44) Fan Question from Victoria Tiso: we evaluate the Yankees and Mets against Vegas' new Over/Under. (3:45-5:40) We do the Florida Man Challenge (5:41-11:14) Jail Talk with a Corrections Officer (11:15-1:13:39) Fan Question from Samantha Viggiano: Who is going to win all of March Madness? (1:13:40-1:20:19) Fast Food Bracket (1:20:20 - 1:43:20) Fan Question from Nick Fiorenza: Who is the greatest trash talker of all time? (1:43:21)

This week we welcome on Chris D’Angelo to the show. We open with some of his best dad stories that bring some topics full circle from our last episode. Then we get into our topics for the week which are: NFL free agency (12:07-31-23) and Arod and JLo getting engaged (31:25-40:05). Our favorite power couple is tying the knot!...but not if our boy Jose Canseco has anything to say about it! We try and take sides between the two before answering this week’s questions from the fans. Guest appearance from STEWIE GRIFFIN on the outro! QUESTIONS FROM THE FANS 1. Are the Browns NFC North favorites? (40:06-45:09) @chrisprim21 2. Is Miguel Cabrera fantasy relevant this year? (45:10-47:30) @johnnnyd23 3. Pick our dream starting lineup of today’s MLB players. (47:31-51:20) @throggs_neck_mariners 4. Top 5 Rappers of All Time? (51:21-1:02:51) @czerwial 5. Pick your MLB Walk Up Song (1:02:52-1:14:27) @Bruce Klein 6. @chrisprim21 and @manz_of_da_hour challenge our very own @michaelvigg

For the second week in a row, we throw out a topics sheet and go off the dome.  We start with the Michael Jackson documentary and the surrounding controversy, then follow it up with a little Kardashian/Jenner talk (10:00).  Next, we talk about Vigg's Play Catch app (13:30) before getting into the always entertaining questions from the fans (15:25).  Be sure to listen to our best sign off yet (1:14:15), it's a beautiful disaster. Questions From The Fans 1.  MFK - Hillary Clinton, Jessica Mendoza, and Caitlyn Jenner (15:25) 2.  Favorite Tv Show (25:00) 3. Samantha Vigg Question Hour - including our most embarrassing moments (32:28) 4.  Our choice for AL and NL MVP (42:56) 5.  What Rule Change Do We Think Could Pass Without Upsetting Traditional Fans? (53:27) - From the "Who Do You Think You Are I Am?" podcast. 6.  Who wins in a fight, Vigg or Adriano? which leads to some preview of the BANANA CHALLENGE!!! (59:56)

Special guest Brian Kurtz joins the podcast as we completely throw out the topics sheet right from the get-go.  The "Hammer" reveals the reason for his nickname, and we each get into our work lives a little bit (0-12:00).  We touch on the big news in baseball, Bryce Harper's gigantic deal (we recorded the day he signed), which leads to a HEATED debate as to whether Vigg can play in the MLB or not (spoiler alert - no chance) (12:00-27:45).  Then, we end on questions from the fans which leads to an ALL-TIME answer from Mikey Vigg.  Questions from the Fans:  Bigger bust in Jets history? - Vernon Ghloston vs. Christian Hackenberg (28:00-34:28) Best rotation in baseball? (34:30-44:52) QB1 vs. QB2 comparison (44:53-50:30) Top 3 most influential Athletes of all time? (51:31-1:01:07) If you had to choose between "My Cousin Vinny" and "Analyze This", which would you pick? (1:01:08-1:06:50) Thoughts on Zucc and Hayes leaving the Rangers (1:06:51-1:12:20)

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the most ridiculous episode to date... by FAR. This one goes absolutely off the rails so I'm just going to list a few of the topics we get into: The crazy shit that has gone on in Vigg's basement throughout the years, and his weekend in Vermont; Machado to SD; We take a look at Jose Canseco's Twitter feed which leads to an interesting conversation about Bigfoot; The time JC and Age met Cal Ripken Jr; Zion's college future; and last but certainly not least... the recent news surrounding Robert Kraft. Fan's Questions This Week: 1. Thoughts on the Russell Wilson to the Giants rumors. 2. Who is considered a 90's kid? 3. If you could be any animal, what would you pick? 4. How many bananas could you eat (in one sitting) if someone paid you $10k per banana?

We sit down with our friend Dan Grimm, as he becomes the third guest to join the podcast.  This weeks topics are: "openers" in baseball (3:56-7:57), the Kyler Murray Decision (7:58-14:15), CC retiring (14:16-15:52), and who is carrying the torch as the Yankees new leader? (15:53-17:56).  Then, as always, we get down to the fan's questions.  The last question leads to an absolutely hilarious discussion. Fans Questions 1.  Should the Giants trade Odell and rebuild around Saquon? (17:56-21:04) 2. Should the Cardinals trade Rosen to the Giants? And then select Kyler Murray? (21:05-23:18) 3.  Why have the Mets not paid deGrom? (23:19-26:23) 4.  If you had to live without one sense, which would you pick? (26:24-32:58) 5.  WYR: go back to being 10 and retain all the knowledge you have now? or fas forward to 50, but you get 10 million dollars? (32:59-38:47) 6.  Dream car? and dream vacation? (38:48-55:03)

This week we kick off the show talking about the God awful Super Bowl (0-2:37).  Next, we get into a HEATED argument over the possibility of the DH coming to the NL (2:37-11:24).  We recorded before they made the decision, so spoiler alert, it's not happening this year.  Then we touch on cry-baby LeBron James (11:24-15:49) before getting to the people's questions! (15:49-44:29) Questions: 1.  John Gruden, Good or Bad for the Raiders?(16:30-20:00) 2.  Thoughts on El Pres (Barstool) getting thrown out of the Super Bowl. (20:00-22:02) 3.  Would Your Rather?: T-rex Arms or Flamingo Legs? (22:02 - 23:30) 4.  Better move for the Jets, Antonio Brown or Le'Veon Bell? (23:30 - 30:00) 5.  Rank these 3 in order of significance to the dynasty: Kraft, Brady, Belichick. (30:00 - 35:00) 6. Would YOU sacrifice a whole season of watching your teams games if you knew it means they win a championship? (35:00-39:35) 7.  If you won the lottery, what's the one thing you'd buy for yourself, the one thing you'd buy someone else, and the one charity you would donate to? (39:35-44:29)

We open the episode talking which Sopranos character we are after an insult leads to some debate. Then we get into the Kristaps Porzingis trade, followed by Super Bowl talk. We finish with questions from the fans that leads to the most OUTRAGEOUS moments of the podcast so far: We have a very real argument (35:24) and #YouHaveItYouTakeIt (40:44).

We could not wait until next Thursday to use the new equipment! Chris Cerbone sits down with us (after setting up all the equipment) to finish discussing the movie question from Episode 2: What movie would you choose to live in and what character would you be?

In our second sit-down, we have a dear friend join the podcast. We answer questions from YOU, the fans, which gets into more Yankees-Mets talk along with a movie question with some unexpected answers.

We open up our first podcast with very short intros and get right into the action. Topics today are: Manny Machado, Yankees offseason, Mets Offseason, Championship weekend preview and picks, and we finish with a special treat for those interested in fantasy football!