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Jon Perez chats with his friends about current events ranging from news to sports.

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    • Oct 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    2021 MLB Playoffs Preview with Ted Trendacosta and Joe Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 99:57


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon breaks down the MLB playoffs with Ted Trendacosta and Joe Brown, they also give their predicitions for the 2021 award winners. Follow the guys here @JonPerez_, @ubermanofsteel and @Xeminan

    Jon Talks - Two thumbs down!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 32:03


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon talks about how the 2021 Mets will go down as one of the more interesting teams in franchise history, Mets fans vs the Mets and what Steve Cohen will do in the offseason.

    Trade Deadline, Mets and Hoops with Dave Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 61:22


    David Russell returns to the pod! Jon and David chat about the Mets weekend, black jerseys and trade deadline. They then talk about the trade deadline overall and the new legacy for Chris Paul. FYI: This was taped before Chris Paul resigned with the Phoenix Suns. You can buy David's books here - https://amzn.to/3rQ2TGe

    Legends of the Hidden Temple with Ted Trendacosta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 40:55


    Ted Trendacosta returns to talk about his new video Best Legends of the Hidden Temple team. Jon and Ted also talk a little 90's Nickelodeon, as well as the sticky stuff scandal and the NL West. Follow the guys here - @JonPerez_ and @Ubermanofsteel Check out Ted's video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp4SZOXFGLY&ab_channel=Ubermanofsteel

    You can never have enough pitching controversies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 45:32


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon discusses the latest in the "Sticky Stuff Scandal", the Mets handling Jacob deGrom and the rest from around the baseball world.

    Bryan Fonseca returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 53:36


    Bryan Fonseca returns to the pod to discuss the Logan Paul/Floyd Mayweather fight, the state of boxing, how media is consumed now-a-days and his new book Hidalgo Heights: The Victims are Taking Up Space. You can find the book here - https://amzn.to/3w3XooL

    MLB Recap & Best Video Game Character Draft w/ Joe Brown and Ted Trendacosta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 109:04


    On this episode of Jon Talks, the guys talk about the infamous Javy Baez/Pirates play, whether or not Madison Bumgarner's no-hitter is legit and the latest state of the Yankees. Then the guys draft their favorite video game characters. Follow the guys on Twitter, @JonPerez_, @ubermanofsteel and @Xeminan

    Okay Yankees w/ Sam Tydings, Steve Tydings and Jaime Acevedo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 97:21


    On this week's episode of Jon Talks, the Tydings brothers and Jaime Acevedo draft their best team of "Okay" Yankees. Get ready for a walk down memory lane with your favorite Yankees that you might've forgotten about. Follow the guys on Twitter. @JonPerez_, @StevenTydings, @JaimeDavid3010,@simmonsclass While you're here, drop a review, we'd love to hear your thoughts about the pod!

    Okay Mets Draft w/ Ted Berg & Rich MacLeod

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 89:44


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon, Ted and Rich draft their best 'okay' Mets. If you prefer stories about John Maine and Mike Pelfrey over Tom Seaver and Dwight Gooden, this is the place for you. The crew can only select players who have played for the Mets, but have never been chosen to an All-Star game or have ever won an individual accolade such as MVP, Cy Young, Silver Slugger or Gold Glove. Follow the guys on twitter: @JonPerez_, @OGTedBerg and @Richmacleod.

    Tough hops and props w/ Steve Inman (2021 MLB Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 51:47


    Opening Day is tomorrow for the 2021 season and Jon and Steve Inman outline the season for you as well as give you their best future props. Follow the guys on Twitter - @JonPerez_ and @Steveinman

    Jon Talks - Baseball and things on the Internet with Joe Brown and Ted Trendacosta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 101:47


    Jon Talks is back for season 2! But we pick up right where we left off. On this episode Jon, Joe and Ted discuss the upcoming 2021 MLB season and then draft their favorite and least favorite things on the internet. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_, @ubermanofsteel, @Xeminan

    Jon Talks - What ifs with David Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 71:35


    Michael Jordan a Trailblazer? Tom Seaver to the Dodgers? Olajuwon and Mullin both at St. John's? David Russell returns to the pod to discuss these famous sports what if's in a hour long rabbit hole that will make you want to wear tin foil and question why these moves were or weren't made.

    Jon Talks - Francisco Lindor is a Met w/ Steve Inman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 26:05


    Francisco Lindor is a Met! This is not a drill! Jon and Steve Inman chat about the trade, grade the Mets offseason thus far and touch on the rest of the league.

    Jon Talks - Goodbye 2020 with Joe Brown and Ted Trendacosta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 59:17


    The guys are back for one last hoorah in 2020 and catch up on the latest baseball story lines. From the Dodgers winning the World Series, the Rays treatment of Blake Snell and then trading him! They also talk about the Mets and the Yankees offseason. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_, @ubermanofsteel, @Xeminan.

    Jon Talks - Nickelodeon Draft with Joe & Ted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 89:58


    The boys are back at it again, this time they take a trip down memory lane and draft their favorite Nickelodeon characters and moments. President of the Jon Talks fan club Michelle makes an appearance at the end and causes controversy with her hot take. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_, @ubermanofsteel and @Xeminan

    World Series preview with Joe and Ted!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 55:53


    On this week's pod, Joe Brown, Ted Trendacosta and Jon talk about game 7 of the NLCS, the Dodgers' rise to their third pennant in four years, the Rays, Mets and Yankees. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_, @ubermanofsteel and @Xeminan

    Yanks, Hanks and banks with Pat McCormack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 47:41


    Patrick "P-Mac" McCormack joins the pod to discuss the Yankees elimination in the ALDS, Henrik Lundqvist's tenure with the Rangers and other random sports topics. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_ and @Pmac1594

    Jon Talks - MLB Playoffs with Steve Inman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 50:36


    In this episode of Jon Talks, Jon and Steve Inman break down the Mets season, Steve Cohen's arrival and the MLB Playoffs. Follow the guys on twitter - @JonPerez_, @Steveinman

    Jon Talks - David Russell (Queens Chronicle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 68:32


    Author David Russell joins the pod to discuss his new book Fabulous to Futile in Flushing: A year-by-year history of the Mets. It's an all Mets podcast! You can order the book here https://www.amazon.com/Fabulous-Futile-Flushing-Year-Year-ebook/dp/B087JGH8KL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H50N2L1QU1UL&dchild=1&keywords=fabulous+to+futile+in+flushing&qid=1598878719&sprefix=fabulous+to+fut%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1

    Jon Talks - Ted Trendacosta & Joe Brown (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 49:14


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon, Ted and Joe discuss their favorite childhood video games and favorite Pokemon. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_, @ubermanofsteel and @Xeminan

    Jon Talks - Ted Trendacosta & Joe Brown (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 58:10


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Joe Brown joins Jon and Ted to chat about the latest happenings around baseball and the trio draft their favorite baseball moments. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_, @Ubermanofsteel and @Xeminan

    Jon Talks - MLB chatter with Steve Inman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 54:44


    In this episode of Jon Talks, Jon and Steve chat about the legacy of Yoenis Cespedes and Jose Reyes, the Yankees hot start and the future for Shohei Ohtani. Follow the guys on twitter! @JonPerez & @Steveinman

    Jon Talks - Floor Forever!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 67:15


    Must C: Confirmed! Former BAM employee Rich Macleod speaks about breaking the Yoenis Cespedes opt-out story and other baseball news. Then Jon and Ted talk about the latest happenings around Major League Baseball. Their love for their best friend Joe Girardi, Orel Hershiser and the fallout from the Joe Kelly vs Astros Fiasco. Put it in the Dash! Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_, @richmacleod and @ubermanofsteel

    Jon Talks - 2020 MLB Season Preview with Steve Inman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 71:43


    The 2020 MLB Season is finally upon us! Jon and Steve Inman breakdown over/unders, the pennant races and predict award winners. It's an action packed episode for all die-hard baseball fans. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_ and @SteveInman

    Jon Talks - Ted Trendacosta Grab Bag Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 66:46


    Jon and Ted reunite to talk about a smattering of different topics from the Dodgers summer camp, to the pandemic and the continuing fall out from Terrace House Tokyo: 2019-2020. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_ and @ubermanofsteel

    Jon Talks - Dan Savarino (Hofstra Sports Journalism)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 62:26


    WE ARE LIVE with Dan Savarino! Jon and Dan talk about their time at MSG Varsity, working as the Islanders' reporter, color analyst in college and the Hofstra Sports Journalism & Broadcasting Institute for Teens. Follow the guys here - @JonPerez_ and @DanSavarino If you're interested in enrolling at Hofstra Sports Journalism programs click here - https://www.hofstra.edu/academics/ce/professionaldevelopment/ce_sports_journalism_class_long_island_courses.html

    Jon Talks - Nicole O'Hara (Spectrum News: Raleigh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 59:18


    Nicole O'Hara joins the pod! Jon and Nicole discuss Nicole's coverage of the Black Lives Matter protests, juggling different job responsibilities in Alaska and choosing the right market to work in. Follow Nicole and Jon on twitter @nicoleohara and @JonPerez_

    Jon Talks - Peter Flaherty (Cotuit Kettleers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 55:52


    Peter Flaherty is this week's guest! Peter is the GM Intern/MLB Scout Liaison for the Cotuit Kettleers and Head MLB Liason for the Cape Cod Baseball league. Jon and Peter talk about Peter's day-to-day job with the Kettleers, the role of analytics in amateur baseball, the Kettleers chosen in the 2020 MLB Draft and different ways to market the Kettleers and the Cape Cod Baseball league. Follow the guys on twitter @pflahers and @JonPerez_

    Jon Talks - Gabrielle Fonrouge (NY Post)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 54:37


    Gabrielle Fonrouge joins the pod! Jon and Gabrielle talk about her climb up the news ladder starting with a piece she did in college titled 'Sex abuse and prostitution in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam', her finding of the liquid substance in the Jussie Smollett case and her reporting on Amy 'Central Park Karen' Cooper. Follow Gabrielle and Jon on twitter @FonrougeGab, @JonPerez_

    Jon Talks - Pete McCarthy (The Athletic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 57:41


    Pete McCarthy joins the Pod! Jon and Pete chat about his time at Hofstra back in the day, moving up the ranks at MLB.com, WOR and The Athletic as well as interviewing Sandy Alderson and David Wright. Follow the guys on twitter @JonPerez_ and @thePeteyMac Rate, subscribe, leave a comment below!

    Terrace House Thursday - R.I.P. Hana Kimura

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 40:20


    Jon and Ted talk about the heartbreaking passing of Hana Kimura. Individuals seeking assistance can contact these agencies USA – The Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) UK & Ireland – The Samaritans: 116-123 Canada – Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Australia – Lifeline: 13-11-14 New Zealand – Lifeline: 0800-543-345 This will be the last Terrace House Thursday.

    Terrace House Thursday - Tokyo 2019-2020: Part 3, Episode 5 "About Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 48:29


    On this episode of the Jon Talks podcast, Jon and Ted chat breakdown Terrace House, Tokyo 2019-2020: "About Love" SPOILERS BELOW Jon and Ted talk about the Hana, Vivi, Ryo love triangle. How Ryo is mishandling the situation. They also chat about the miscasting of the season and Kai practicing for his stand up performance. Follow Jon and Ted on Twitter @JonPerez_ and @ubermanofsteel

    Terrace House Thursday - Tokyo 2019-2020: Part 3, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 42:38


    On this episode of the Jon Talks podcast, Jon and Ted chat breakdown Terrace House, Tokyo 2019-2020: "Starving for Affection" Follow Jon and Ted on Twitter @JonPerez_ and @ubermanofsteel

    Jon Talks - Rich Macleod (Transition SE/Baseball Prospectus)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 53:20


    Rich Macleod joins the pod! Jon and Rich talk about Random Mets between 2009 and 2014, chat about the New York media market and which players have an untold story to tell. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic. Follow Jon on Twitter @JonPerez_ Follow Rich on Twitter @Richmacleod

    Terrace House Thursday - Tokyo 2019-2020: Part 3, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 39:23


    On this episode of the Jon Talks podcast, Jon and Ted chat breakdown Terrace House, Tokyo 2019-2020: "I Can't Be Here" Follow Jon and Ted on Twitter @JonPerez_ and @ubermanofsteel

    Jon Talks - TJ Tibbs (CSI Dolphins)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 70:00


    TJ Tibbs joins the pod! Jon and TJ talk about the quarantine life, finding a work life balance, and the CUNYAC. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic. Follow Jon on Twitter @JonPerez_ Follow TJ on Twitter @TJTibbs

    Terrace House Thursday - Tokyo 2019-2020: Part 3, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 51:40


    On this episode of the Jon Talks podcast, Jon and Ted chat breakdown Terrace House, Tokyo 2019-2020: "Internationalization at Once" Follow Jon and Ted on Twitter @JonPerez_ and @ubermanofsteel

    Jon Talks - Mike Quick (MSG Varsity/ESPN NY 98.7 FM)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 57:43


    Mike Quick joins the Jon Talks podcast! Jon and Mike talk about covering high school sports in the early-90's, coaching in the CHSAA and Mike's departure from MSG Varsity. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - 'Mistakes We've Made' feat. Ryan Hyland and David Muchnick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 97:45


    Jon hosts a live seminar titled "Mistakes We've Made". Jon speaks to Ryan Hyland (John Jay Bloodhounds) and David Muchnick (NYU Violets) about previous mistakes they've made at different junctures in their careers. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic. Follow Jon Perez on Twitter - @JonPerez_ Follow Ryan Hyland on Twitter - @Ryan_Hyland Follow David Muchnick on Twitter - @CoachMuchnick

    Terrace House Thursday - Tokyo 2019-2020: Part 3, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 65:19


    On this episode of the Jon Talks podcast, Jon and Ted chat breakdown Terrace House, Tokyo 2019-2020: "The Girls Can't Do It"

    Jon Talks - Joe Brown (Pokemon E-Sports Commentator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 74:41


    Joe Brown joins this episode of Jon Talks! The two chat about covering the Pokemon Video Game Championships nationally, learning the ins and outs of the E-Sports world and chat about first generation Pokemon. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - David Muchnick (NYU Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 50:33


    David Muchnick joins this episode of Jon Talks. Dave is an assistant coach for the NYU Violets men's basketball team and a MLB Ballpark aficionado. Jon and Dave talk about different coaching philosophies, challenging assistant coaches and their favorite ballparks to visit. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Terrace House Thursdays with Ted Trendacosta!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 89:33


    Welcome to a new installment of the Jon Talks podcast series! Every Thursday, Jon and Ted Trendacosta will break down the latest episode of Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020. On this episode, the two recap the first two parts of Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020. The winners and losers of the series thus far, their favorite moments and cast members. Please Rate and Subscribe!

    Jon Talks - Zach Braziller (New York Post)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 29:48


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon chats with Zach Braziller of the NY Post. The two discuss Zach's recent story titled Inside Rysheed Jordan's fight for basketball redemption after prison, covering St. John's during the Steve Lavin and Chris Mullin eras and what high school coaches think of St. John's and current head coach Mike Anderson. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - Bryan Fonseca (MSG Network/Side Hustle/Ain't Hard to Tell Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 43:47


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon catches up with Bryan Fonseca. They chat about juggling multiple jobs at the same time, betting on yourself and the art of covering different beats. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - Elio Velez (NY Post/MSG Varsity)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 44:09


    Elio Velez is the guest of honor on this episode of Jon Talks. The two chat about covering high school sports, the legendary Mike Quick and assemble their own team of boys basketball all-stars they covered. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - Polo Ascencio (St. Louis Cardinals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 79:10


    This episode of Jon Talks features St. Louis Cardinal's Spanish play-by-play broadcaster Polo Ascencio. The tow chat about Polo's rise from custodian to Major League Broadcaster, being the first Spanish broadcaster in Cardinals history, working with Vin Scully, Jaime Jarrin, Fernando Valenzuela and Bengie Molina. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lock down during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - Ryan Hyland (John Jay Men's Basketball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 50:21


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon catches up with John Jay Men's Basketball coach Ryan Hyland. The two chat about the Bloodhounds big 2019-2020 campaign, the quarantine and moving up the ladder in the coaching world. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - Amanda Pugliese (MSG Networks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 40:38


    On this episode of the Jon Talks podcast, Jon chats with Amanda Pugliese about MSG Networks, the fall of MSG Varsity and her relationship with Mike Breen. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - Rasiel Guevara (Verizon Media)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 66:58


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon catches up with Rasiel Guevara. The two chat about rising up in the workplace, overnights at MLB.com, career development and working shoots with Yasiel Puig and the late Jose Fernandez. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Jon Talks - Doug Levy (John Jay Men's Basketball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 28:58


    On this episode of Jon Talks, Jon chats with John Jay Men's Basketball star Doug Levy about his relationship with his teammates, his time with the Bloodhounds, his historic last two seasons. Jon Perez is a jack-of-all-trades media professional working for MLB Network, John Jay College and St. Francis Brooklyn college as a video editor, play-by-play broadcaster and reporter and is now trying to get into the podcast game while everybody is in lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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