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Hour 1 Boomer & Gio are back today after a long vacation. We are starting year 8 of Boomer & Gio. Boomer is sick of people saying, ‘my bad' when mistakes are made. We talked about the terror attack in New Orleans. Gio is ‘fully activated' with the Vikings playing the Lions Sunday night for the NFC North title and the number one seed. Boomer talked about the Giants future with Sam Darnold at QB and Brian Flores as the head coach, if they fire Brian Daboll. C-Lo is in for Jerry today and is here for his first update and starts with the Knicks win over Utah. Saquon Barkley will not play this week against the Giants and Saquon reacted to that. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Brian Daboll's future with the Giants. Boomer said if the Falcons had hired Bill Belichick, they would be going to the Super Bowl. Hour 2 We were talking about the NFL and somehow got on Puka Nacua being unstoppable. We also talked about Tee Higgins and contracts for wide receivers. Boomer said Tee Higgins should sign elsewhere for more money and Davante Adams should go to the Bengals. Many Jets players were checked out during the Bills game from Sunday. Gio said Aaron Rodgers is more of a symbol than a quarterback at this point and he has to go. The Jets are interviewing Ron Rivera today and Gio said they can't hire a head coach before hiring a GM. Mike Vrabel seems to want the Patriots job. Boomer sees Ben Johnson going to the Bears. Gio has had enough of the Ben Johnson tongue bathing. C-Lo returns for an update, but first Jerry Recco called in. C-Lo starts with a montage of Mike Breen calls from the Knicks win over Utah. We heard sound from some of the college football games from yesterday. The Eagles are resting players against the Giants. Boomer wonders if Saquon is a gold jacket guy because of this season. Aaron Rodgers talked about needing a mental break after the season. In the final segment of the hour, Gio said January 2nd is normally the worst day of the year. Boomer said a polar vortex is coming. We talked about the NFL MVP race and Sam Darnold. And the Vikings are still likely to let him go instead of paying him big money. Hour 3 Gio said he unplugs when he's on vacation and doesn't check out the station. He put it on for his ride and heard Juan Soto talk for an hour. E:60 aired an episode on Gunnar Esiason called, ‘Second Wind'. Gio watched it on Christmas eve when it aired live. We talked all about it. C-Lo returns for an update and gives us some examples of people who filled in for the sports minutes. One guy calls himself, ‘Sean Levine, the sports machine'. Chris McMonigle was furious with the Giants win over the Colts. Joe Benigno did not like Brian Costello's Jets article mentioning Matt Nagy as a potential head coach. C-Lo has a clip of Aaron Rodgers and Jeff Ulbrich and wonders which one is lying more. Joe Burrow talked about the Bengals letting great players leave the building. Boomer said the top coaching candidates will be Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson. The Jets need a guy like Jon Gruden, Vrabel or Brian Flores according to Boomer. Ben Johnson's personality won't fit here and there's no way he would choose the Jets. In the final segment of the hour, congestion pricing goes into effect this coming Monday. Hour 4 Today we start the eighth year of Boomer & Gio. Ron Rivera is interviewing with the Jets today. They still don't have a GM and whoever it is, they have to bring in an alpha male head coach. The GM can't be the alpha male, the head coach has to be. Boomer doesn't think any of the QBs in the draft will be as good as Jayden Daniels or Bo Nix. We also talked about Sam Darnold and how the Vikings are likely going to let him go because of the salary cap. C-Lo returns for his final update of the day and starts with the sounds of the Knicks beating the Jazz. C-Lo ran down the college football games from yesterday. Brian Daboll was asked about his offense and Mike Kafka. The Colts had the worst game of tackling a ...

Gio said he unplugs when he's on vacation and doesn't check out the station. He put it on for his ride and heard Juan Soto talk for an hour. E:60 aired an episode on Gunnar Esiason called, ‘Second Wind'. Gio watched it on Christmas eve when it aired live. We talked all about it. C-Lo returns for an update and gives us some examples of people who filled in for the sports minutes. One guy calls himself, ‘Sean Levine, the sports machine'. Chris McMonigle was furious with the Giants win over the Colts. Joe Benigno did not like Brian Costello's Jets article mentioning Matt Nagy as a potential head coach. C-Lo has a clip of Aaron Rodgers and Jeff Ulbrich and wonders which one is lying more. Joe Burrow talked about the Bengals letting great players leave the building. Boomer said the top coaching candidates will be Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson. The Jets need a guy like Jon Gruden, Vrabel or Brian Flores according to Boomer. Ben Johnson's personality won't fit here and there's no way he would choose the Jets. In the final segment of the hour, congestion pricing goes into effect this coming Monday.

E:60 aired an episode on Gunnar Esiason called, ‘Second Wind'. Gio watched it on Christmas eve when it aired live. We talked all about it.

Boomer was one of the best to play QB in the NFL, but what's more amazing is what he did for Cystic Fibrosis.

Hour 1 The Chargers beat the Broncos last night and we had a rare free kick FG at the end of the first half. KAT went off for the Knicks last night in their win in Minnesota. Gio thinks Boomer is discarding the Rangers and will now focus on the Knicks. Boomer denies this. Jerry is here for his first update of the day, but first Gio said Brett from Long Island claimed another victim on overnight hosts by fighting with Brian Rascona. Jerry starts with the sounds of the Chargers beating the Broncos. Larry David and Jim Harbaugh had a conversation before the game. Andy Reid said Mahomes will most likely end up playing. We heard the sounds of the Knicks beating the T-Wolves as KAT had 32 points. The Yankees introduced Cody Bellinger and talked about what excites him about being a Yankee. In the final segment of the hour, we have audio from Brett in Long Island annoying the crap out of Brian Rascona on the overnight show. Hour 2 Boomer doesn't want the Jets to go after Jon Gruden now because he loves what he's doing at Barstool. We talked more about the article in the Athletic about the Jets and Woody Johnson. There have been so many players and coaches in and out of here over the last few years that could be the sources for these stories. Anthony in Belleville wants Netflix to do the Roast of Boomer Esiason. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of Jon Gruden on Bussin' With The Boys and talks about creating plays when he was on Mike Holmgren's staff and competing with Andy Reid to get their plays called on the field. Garrett Wilson was asked if he wants to stay with the Jets long term and he said he didn't know but he does love being a Jet. KAT had a great game in Minnesota as the Knicks beat the T-Wolves. In the final segment of the hour, Tom Izzo brought us gifts but we're pretty sure there's weed in it so we will have to bring it home. Hour 3 We are enjoying the holiday biscotti that Maggie Gray brought. It was closed with a clothespin and Gio wondered why people put clothespins on their nipples. There are rumors that Sayville is a ‘swingin' town' and Boomer wonders how that works. There's another article saying Kylie Kelce's podcast passed Joe Rogan's which can't possibly be true. Are the Swifties eating all this Kylie Kelce stuff? We also talked about the current situation with the drones and orbs and how Al thinks they are UFO related orbs babysitting us so we don't get into a nuclear war. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Chargers beating the Broncos and they had a rare ‘free kick' play. Yesterday even Final Jeopardy took a shot at the Jets. KAT had a great game as the Knicks beat the T-Wolves in his return to Minnesota. Cody Bellinger met the media as the newest Yankee. Freddie Kitchens talked about North Carolina and how everybody should want to go there with Bill Belichick. In the final segment of the hour, Chris Vaccaro, the President of The Suffolk County Hall of Fame calls in. They are inducting Eagles Equipment Manager Greg Delimitros. Hour 4 Jeremy Schaap from ESPN calls in to talk about the upcoming E:60 about Gunnar Esiason. It will air on Christmas Eve at 7pm on ESPN. Jerry returns for his final update of the day but first Brian Rascona relives his angry moment from the overnights when Brett from Long Island called in. Jerry starts with the Chargers beating the Broncos. Jim Harbaugh was fired up after the game. Garrett Wilson was asked if he wants to be with the Jets long term. KAT had a big game for the Knicks as they beat the T-Wolves in his return to Minnesota. Cody Bellinger met the media and talked about joining the Yankees. The Moment of The Day: Gio & Al try to educate Boomer on the drones/orbs. In the final segment of the week, our Week 16 NFL Picks.

Jeremy Schaap from ESPN calls in to talk about the upcoming E:60 about Gunnar Esiason. It will air on Christmas Eve at 7pm on ESPN.

Jeremy Schaap from ESPN calls in to talk about the upcoming E:60 about Gunnar Esiason. It will air on Christmas Eve at 7pm on ESPN. Jerry returns for his final update of the day but first Brian Rascona relives his angry moment from the overnights when Brett from Long Island called in. Jerry starts with the Chargers beating the Broncos. Jim Harbaugh was fired up after the game. Garrett Wilson was asked if he wants to be with the Jets long term. KAT had a big game for the Knicks as they beat the T-Wolves in his return to Minnesota. Cody Bellinger met the media and talked about joining the Yankees. The Moment of The Day: Gio & Al try to educate Boomer on the drones/orbs. In the final segment of the week, our Week 16 NFL Picks.

Boomer's son, Gunnar, joins us to talk about the BEF golf tournament and IVF for the Cystic Fibrosis community.

Daryl Strawberry is going to have his day this weekend with the Mets, but it's terrible timing since the Mets are so bad right now. Even Darren from The 7-Line suggests focusing on other hobbies while the Mets are so terrible. At least they're not in between good and bad. They are definitely bad. The Mets do not have a winning core, so expect major trades before the deadline. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Rangers' loss to the Panthers to even the series 2-2. Boomer said it's time Kreider imposes his will. Mark Messier talked about taking mushrooms in his playing days. Boomer thinks current players are taking it as well. The Yankees lost to the Angels in L.A. David Stearns met with the media yesterday and talked about the Pete Alonso situation. Aaron Boone defended Angel Hernandez's umpiring skills. Former umpire Joe West was on The Score in Chicago defending Hernandez as well. Tom Brady talked about the expectations he has for himself as a broadcaster. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Gunnar Esiason's love for Blink 182, Al's love of Springsteen, Boomer's love of Zeppelin and then Gio's love of what? Boomer is turning everything into a Rangers comparison, even Nirvana songs.

Hour 1 The Rangers lost in OT as the Panthers even the series 2-2. We all expected this series to go seven games and we seem to be on track for that. The concerning thing for the Rangers is they are being outshot at a rate of 2-to-1. Boomer was impressed with Igor making more incredible saves last night. Game 5 is now the pivotal game and the Rangers cannot lose this one tomorrow night. Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with the sounds of the Rangers losing in Florida. The Yankees lost to the Angels. Evan Roberts has had it with baseball giveaways only going to a certain number of ticket holders. The Mets lost a double header to the Dodgers yesterday. The Timberwolves beat the Mavericks to stay alive and we heard from Kyrie Irving. In the final segment of the hour, Joey Gallo is the father of the baby who we originally thought was Mark Davis'. There are also rumors that Dov Kleiman sold his Twitter account to a farming engagement expert of some sort. A caller compares the Rangers/Panthers series to Rocky IV.  Hour 2 We talked more about the Rangers loss and took a lot of calls. Many people are disappointed in the top 3 Rangers not producing at all in the series. A caller thinks the Rangers players need to take mushrooms before the game for mental clarity. Jerry is here for an update but first we talked about Gary Bettman's radio show from a number of years ago. Jerry has the sounds from Florida Panthers radio as they beat the Rangers. The Yankees lost to the Angels. The Mets lost a double header and Howie Rose has no idea who to name as the ‘Top Dog of the Game'. Jerry has audio of a couple of broadcasters on a hot mic, but they are not aware they are on the air. The T-Wolves stayed alive with a win over the Mavericks. Josh Hart was on the Pivot podcast and talked about playing for Tom Thibodeau. In the final segment of the hour, Jason Kelce and his wife had a run in with a drunk woman who wanted a picture. Boomer said they should have just taken a quick pic and be done with it.  Hour 3 Daryl Strawberry is going to have his day this weekend with the Mets, but it's terrible timing since the Mets are so bad right now. Even Darren from The 7-Line suggests focusing on other hobbies while the Mets are so terrible. At least they're not in between good and bad. They are definitely bad. The Mets do not have a winning core, so expect major trades before the deadline. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Rangers' loss to the Panthers to even the series 2-2. Boomer said it's time Kreider imposes his will. Mark Messier talked about taking mushrooms in his playing days. Boomer thinks current players are taking it as well. The Yankees lost to the Angels in L.A. David Stearns met with the media yesterday and talked about the Pete Alonso situation. Aaron Boone defended Angel Hernandez's umpiring skills. Former umpire Joe West was on The Score in Chicago defending Hernandez as well. Tom Brady talked about the expectations he has for himself as a broadcaster. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Gunnar Esiason's love for Blink 182, Al's love of Springsteen, Boomer's love of Zeppelin and then Gio's love of what? Boomer is turning everything into a Rangers comparison, even Nirvana songs.  Hour 4 One more hour of Rangers talk before we turn it over to BT & Sal for them to talk about the Rangers. We took a bunch of calls from Rangers fans and they don't seem happy. Larry from Indiana checks in to tell us why we didn't see him at Kickoff To Summer in Belmar. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Rangers loss in Florida. The Yankees lost in L.A. to the Angels. The Mets get swept in a doubleheader by the Dodgers. Boston radio host Fred Toucher called Bill Walton a ‘phony hippie'. The Moment of The Day involves Eddie's ‘happy ending' drop while Boomer is trying to be serious. In the final segment of the show, and stop me if you've heard this before, we talked about the Rangers. Boomer gave his prediction of what the Rangers lineup will look like tomorrow night.

Hour 1 Today is the home opener for the Yankees in the Bronx. Gio is decked out in Knicks gear as they got a great comeback win last night. They did get bad news as well, with Julius Randle opting for season ending shoulder surgery. Gio said the Mets still suck offensively, even though Gary Cohen sounded excited with their win in game 2. Jerry is here for his first update of the day but first, Stan's sent us some t-shirts since it's the Yankees home opener. Jerry has sound from the Knicks win over the Kings last night. Tom Thibodeau talked about Julius Randle opting for season ending shoulder surgery. The Mets went up 3-0 in game 1, but then didn't get another hit and lost 6-3. They did win game 2, but it took seven innings to get a hit. The A's are heading to Sacramento and the owner is excited to see Aaron Judge hitting HRs in the minor league park. In the final segment of the hour, the Yankees head into the home opener today at 6-1. There's a picture of Derrick Rose that went viral and Gio couldn't figure out why. OG Anunoby was cleared for contact which is great news after the Julius Randle bad news.  Hour 2 We came out of a commercial with ‘In Bloom' by Nirvana. Today is 30 years since we lost Kurt Cobain. Gio loved Nirvana and talked about going in AOL chat rooms to talk about playing bass. Gio got negative feedback in those chat rooms about which bass players he liked. Boomer wonders what happened to MySpace. Gio remembers having to have top 5 friends there. Boomer sent Al a video of Jerry Seinfeld talking about hating everything about family vacations. Gio said he and his family are going to Disney next year, and it won't be fun for him but it will be for the kids, so it's a sacrifice. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Knicks beating the Kings with Kevin Harlan on the call. Seton Hall beat Indiana State University to win the NIT. Pete Alonso hit a HR in game 2 to tie it in the bottom of the ninth to help the Mets get their first win. The attorney for Rashee Rice said he wasn't running from the accident. In the final segment of the hour, we don't know the lineup yet for today's Yankees home opener. A caller wants to know what Boomer & Gio are like off the air.  Hour 3 A guy Gio knows in relation to the Vikings said they are taking JJ McCarthy with their first pick. Boomer said he could see the Broncos taking a chance on Zach Wilson. Boomer thinks Michael Penix is really interesting for this draft. Jerry is here for another update and starts with Ron Darling from our show on opening day saying this is a playoff team, and then the booth yesterday saying they are at ‘rock bottom'. But the Mets did win game 2 of the doubleheader yesterday. Carlos Mendoza was excited to get his first win as Mets manager. Jackie Bradley Jr has signed with the Long Island Ducks, which Gio called, ‘rock bottom'. The Knicks beat the Kings but Julius Randle's season is over as he's having shoulder surgery. In the final segment of the hour, with the Yankees home opener happening today, Stan's sent us some t-shirts. They also sent over Stan's women's panties. Gio remembers people wearing panties on their face as a Covid mask.  Hour 4 It's the Yankees home opener today and Marcus Stroman is on the mound. He has blocked a ton of people on social media and we just want him to pitch well. Tomorrow is Boomer's son, Gunnar's, 33rd birthday. The Governor of NY got the MTA to not charge the NYC Marathon $750K for lost toll revenues. The Garden will be rocking with the Knicks and Rangers heading into the playoffs. Spike Lee was wearing some sort of Knicks puffy vest. Julius Randle is having season ending surgery. Boomer still thinks they can get to the finals without him. Gio said the Knicks are ‘unkillable', much like BT thought the Jets were. Jerry returns for his final update of the week, and he has audio of Sgt Slaughter on with BT and Sal yesterday. Tommy Lugauer was angry with Jeff McNeil, ‘swing a bat!!' Carlos Mendoza said they have too many good hitters for this to go on much longer. The Knicks came back from down 21 to beat the Kings. Seton Hall beat Indiana State to win the NIT. The Moment of The Day involves Al not being able to name one player in the history of the Sacramento Kings. In the final segment of the week, Gio has some headlines and wants us to pick out the real one. A mother and daughter were arrested for selling illegal butt injections. Breaking news as Norby Williamson is out at ESPN after 40 years. This is the guy Pat McAfee called out.

It's the Yankees home opener today and Marcus Stroman is on the mound. He has blocked a ton of people on social media and we just want him to pitch well. Tomorrow is Boomer's son, Gunnar's, 33rd birthday. The Governor of NY got the MTA to not charge the NYC Marathon $750K for lost toll revenues. The Garden will be rocking with the Knicks and Rangers heading into the playoffs. Spike Lee was wearing some sort of Knicks puffy vest. Julius Randle is having season ending surgery. Boomer still thinks they can get to the finals without him. Gio said the Knicks are ‘unkillable', much like BT thought the Jets were. Jerry returns for his final update of the week, and he has audio of Sgt Slaughter on with BT and Sal yesterday. Tommy Lugauer was angry with Jeff McNeil, ‘swing a bat!!' Carlos Mendoza said they have too many good hitters for this to go on much longer. The Knicks came back from down 21 to beat the Kings. Seton Hall beat Indiana State to win the NIT. The Moment of The Day involves Al not being able to name one player in the history of the Sacramento Kings. In the final segment of the week, Gio has some headlines and wants us to pick out the real one. A mother and daughter were arrested for selling illegal butt injections. Breaking news as Norby Williamson is out at ESPN after 40 years. This is the guy Pat McAfee called out.

In this episode, Amy Sylvis sits down with Gunnar Esiason, a prominent figure in the cystic fibrosis (CF) community. Gunnar delves into his remarkable journey, recounting his diagnosis at a young age and his family's commitment to raising awareness and funds for CF research through the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Despite facing challenges, Gunnar's passion for patient empowerment and early-stage drug development led him to pivotal roles in healthcare and advocacy.  Despite facing challenges with CF, Gunnar's resilience and determination led him to pursue higher education, ultimately earning an MBA and MPH. Throughout the conversation, Gunnar reflects on his life before and after receiving the breakthrough drug TRIKAFTA, describing what it was like taking his first dose. He shares personal insights into balancing work, family, and supporting the CF community, acknowledging the interconnectedness of these aspects in shaping his abundant life.  His story serves as an inspiration for all – showcasing the power of perseverance and advocacy in the face of adversity. More about Gunnar: Gunnar Esiason is a cystic fibrosis and rare disease patient leader, who is passionate about early-stage drug development, patient empowerment and health policy. He is the head of patient engagement at RA Capital's venture group, RA Ventures. Professionally, he developed a patient engagement platform for a medical nutrition company, built a venture philanthropy practice at the Boomer Esiason Foundation which has yielded more than $160 million raised for the fight against cystic fibrosis since he was diagnosed with the disease in 1993. He has consulted on clinical trial development, a real-world evidence population health study, and a cystic fibrosis-specific mental health and wellness screening tool. His blog has amassed nearly 1 million page views since 2015. His podcast, the State of Health, is available on all streaming platforms. Gunnar holds an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where he was a Wilson Scholar and received the Julia Stell Award, an M.P.H. from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, and a B.A. from Boston College. His health policy opinions have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Hill, and STAT News. Connect with Gunner: esiason.org twitter.com/g17esiason Connect with Amy Sylvis: sylviscapital.com sylviscapital.com/webinar  linkedin.com/in/amysylvis

Gunnar Esiason throwing some shade at Dad in regards to enjoying golf.

We're back with a new episode in our perspective series. In this insightful episode, we speak with renowned advocate for cystic fibrosis awareness and research, Gunnar Esiason, about his experiences with cystic fibrosis and male infertility. For a long time, fertility issues in men with CF were overlooked. But with improvements in treatments and life expectancy, having biological children is now possible for many men with CF thanks to IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies. Gunnar discusses the stigma and mental health aspects of infertility with CF and offers advice to others with CF struggling with this issue. He also talks about continuing to advocate to help those with CF start families. Tune in to hear this thoughtful perspective on how assisted reproductive technology is transforming family planning for those with cystic fibrosis. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or watch on our YouTube channel. Spread awareness and help remove the stigma surrounding infertility and CF. Go to manscaped.com and use the code “MANUP” and get 20% off your first purchase. #perspectiveseries #podcast #menshealth #cysticfibrosis #infertility #cfawareness #ivf #ivfcommunity #reproductivehealth #medicaladvice #man #wellness

Hour 1: The Heat are heading to the NBA Finals after beating the Celtics last night. Boomer gives credit to Pat Riley, President of the Heat. He also said we had him here with the Knicks and let him go. A lot of the credit also goes to Jimmy Butler. Buzz or No Buzz, NBA Finals? Boomer said he is into it and will be watching. The Heat are big underdogs to the Nuggets. Aaron Judge had a huge game in Seattle last night. He hit 2 HRs and just missed a third and he also robbed a HR in the field. Aaron Judge may be the greatest NY baseball player in our lifetime. Jerry is here for his first update and starts with audio from the Heat/Celtics game last night. The Celtics were terrible from three. Jason Tatum injured his ankle on the first play of the game and said he was a ‘shell of myself'. Jerry has play-by-play from Aaron Judge hitting 2 HRs and robbing a HR. Judge called it ‘just another catch'. Buck Showalter said the Mets have ‘big things ahead', whatever that means. Boomer said the Mets bullpen keeps him up at night. The Vegas Knights head to the Stanley Cup Finals after beating the Dallas Stars 6-0. In the final segment of the hour, Gio finally watched Air on Amazon Prime, the story of Nike signing Michael Jordan. Boomer is mentioned as he and Jordan had the same agent at the time, David Falk.  Hour 2: We talked about the Celtics and Jaylen Brown and whether he would be a good fit for the Knicks. We also talked about Saquon Barkley and his contract situation with the Giants. Boomer said he would hate to see him in another uniform. He also said we are going to see how good Daniel Jones really is if he's playing without Barkley in the backfield. A caller with CF calls to say he just had a baby thanks to Boomer & Gunnar. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer said he won't eat oatmeal anymore because Gio said he slurps it. Jerry starts with play-by-play from the Heat win over the Celtics last night. Aaron Judge hit 2 HRs and robbed a HR in Seattle last night. Brandon Nimmo talked about the positivity with the youth movement for the Mets. An ump in the Angels/Marlins game had a hot mic when he said somebody ‘got their head up their ass'. The Golden Knights advance to the Stanley Cup Finals with a 6-0 win over the Stars. In the final segment of the hour, Pete Alonso had to swing at the first pitch against the Reds a few weeks ago because he had to poop. He hit a HR, which allowed him to run into the locker room to go to the bathroom.  Hour 3: Giancarlo Stanton starts his rehab tonight in Somerset, NJ to play for the Patriots. The NBA is launching an investigation on an official who supposedly set up a burner account to defend himself on Twitter. LeBron James seemed surprised. Brandon Tierney tried to get a ‘Let's Go Mets' fans chant going but it was a disaster. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Jake Bauers hitting a HR in Seattle. Gio played guitar on Friday with the band and Boomer has a lot of questions. Jerry starts with the Yankees beating the Mariners and then he gets into audio from a podcast with Pete Alonso. He told the story of hitting a HR on the first pitch because he had to poop. The Heat beat the Celtics in game 7 and it wasn't close. Jason Tatum got hurt on the first play of the game. In the final segment of the hour, Gio's friend in the parking garage is excited to be getting a vending machine. But, it's an umbrella vending machine. Gio thinks it's a dumb idea.  Hour 4: The Celtics came back from 3-0 deficit to even the series 3-3, but lost last night and it wasn't close. Jason Tatum injured his ankle on the very first play of the game. Gio said Tatum should have figured out a way to play through it in that situation. The Mets start a series tonight against the Phillies at Citi Field. We also talked about losing Edwin Diaz. Where were you when you heard the news? A caller said Mets starting pitching has been so bad we wouldn't even need Diaz this year. Jerry returns for his final update of the morning and starts with audio from Aaron Rodgers at the Taylor Swift concert. With confetti falling, he yelled ‘The Jets won the Super Bowl'. The Heat beat the Celtics to move on to the NBA Finals to play the Nuggets. Jason Tatum of the Celtics injured his ankle on the very first play. Aaron Judge hit 2 HRs and robbed a HR as the Yankees beat the Mariners in Seattle. Judge called it, ‘just another catch'. The Vegas Golden Knights advance to the Stanley Cup Finals to play the Florida Panthers. In the final segment of the show, Jimmy Garoppolo is hurt again. He had surgery and won't be ready for the season. Because of this, speculation has begun that Tom Brady will QB the Vegas Raiders.

Hour 2: We talked about the Celtics and Jaylen Brown and whether he would be a good fit for the Knicks. We also talked about Saquon Barkley and his contract situation with the Giants. Boomer said he would hate to see him in another uniform. He also said we are going to see how good Daniel Jones really is if he's playing without Barkley in the backfield. A caller with CF calls to say he just had a baby thanks to Boomer & Gunnar. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer said he won't eat oatmeal anymore because Gio said he slurps it. Jerry starts with play-by-play from the Heat win over the Celtics last night. Aaron Judge hit 2 HRs and robbed a HR in Seattle last night. Brandon Nimmo talked about the positivity with the youth movement for the Mets. An ump in the Angels/Marlins game had a hot mic when he said somebody ‘got their head up their ass'. The Golden Knights advance to the Stanley Cup Finals with a 6-0 win over the Stars. In the final segment of the hour, Pete Alonso had to swing at the first pitch against the Reds a few weeks ago because he had to poop. He hit a HR, which allowed him to run into the locker room to go to the bathroom.

Gunnar Esiason is going to see Blink 182 at MSG tonight. Boomer hooked him up. Gio wondered how many people Boomer has to hook up with various things. And which people in his life does he always have to help out when asked. They also talked about IVF and going into the ‘spank room'. Jerry returns for his final update of the week and starts with Anthony Volpe hitting a HR in Toronto as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays. Aaron Judge hit another one as well. The Mets beat the Rays and win the series. Buck Showalter talked about Pete Alonso hitting another HR even while he's battling an illness. The Nuggets beat the Lakers again and take a 2-0 series lead and head to L.A. Adam Schein called the Boston Celtics ‘tissue paper soft'. The Panthers beat the Hurricanes, but it took 4 overtimes. In the final segment of the hour, the last time Boomer did a ‘drop by' to Gio's 

Hour 1: The Mets and Yankees both won yesterday and won their series against the Rays and Jays. Both Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso continue to hit HRs for their teams in big spots. Gio wants Steve Cohen to pay Pete Alonso whatever he wants and he wants him paid now. He's a homegrown guy and not an over the hill player they brought in. Gio said the Mets are taking him for granted. Gio is sick of the ‘overpaid slugs' in sports. Jerry is here for his first update and starts in Toronto where the Yankees won again. Aaron Hicks even had a key RBI single. Judge talked about getting good pitches to hit. Nestor Cortes got the win and talked about taking 3-of-4 from the Blue Jays. The Mets beat the Rays and Pete Alonso homered again and Buck Showalter talked about that. He also talked about why Mark Vientos didn't play. Gary Sanchez is coming up tonight for the Mets and Gio is very annoyed by that. The Nuggets beat the Lakers to take a 2-0 series lead. There were 4 overtimes in last night's game between the Panthers and the Hurricanes. The Panthers eventually won 3-2. When we talked about Super Bowl 60 being in the Bay Area, Boomer said he'll be ‘removed from football' by then. We are all concerned about our futures. Tyson Fury is angry with Joe Rogan for saying Jon Jones could beat him. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer played golf yesterday for his charity. The day before, Boomer played with Cal Clultterbuck who hit his first hole in one. Someone else hit one yesterday. Boomer has seen 4 holes in ones in his life and 2 of them were the last 2 days. Tom Kim got all muddied up at the PGA Championship yesterday looking for his ball.  Hour 2: The Yankees have picked it up, especially Aaron Judge. Hal Steinbrenner talked about last season, saying it's not a failure because of how many games they won. They got swept in the ALCS. Gio said Brian Cashman probably wants to blast through the luxury tax. He also said the Yankees won't ‘eat their problems' anymore like they used to in the past. Boomer said the Yankees have been relevant for all 16 years he has been here. Gio said that's a low bar to have. The Yankees have had a ton of regular season success, but not in the playoffs. Boomer said the Yankees fan base is entitled and used the example of them booing Aaron Judge last season in the playoffs. Boomer said it's hard to be in the playoffs every single year. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Aaron Judge hitting another HR to dead center in Toronto. Judge talked about the great pitching they got yesterday. Ryan Weber talked about being laid back while pitching in tough spots. The Mets beat the Rays again and Pete Alonso hit another HR, his 16th of the year. Shohei Ohtani hit another HR, this time in Baltimore. The Nuggets beat the Lakers to take a 2-0 series lead. The Panthers beat the Hurricanes in 4 overtimes. Tom Kim got all muddy at the PGA Championship. In the final segment of the hour, we took calls from Yankee fans as we continued talking about Hal Steinbrenner seeming happy just to make the playoffs every year. Boomer said the Yankees have been great for a long time. Gio said you could be great and still want more.  Hour 3: We continued our discussion about the Yankees and how Hal Steinbrenner seems happy just to win a lot of games and make it into the playoffs, even if they don't advance. We talked about Giancarlo Stanton and his injuries every season. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Yankees win in Toronto including a HR by Anthony Volpe. Aaron Hicks even had 3 hits last night. Daryl Morey, the President of the Sixers, spoke to the media about their search for a new head coach and whether players will be involved in the process. The Panthers beat the Hurricanes in Carolina after 4 overtimes. In the final segment of the hour, you can smell weed everywhere and now the weed bakeries are being raided because the state is selling their own weed.  Hour 4: Gunnar Esiason is going to see Blink 182 at MSG tonight. Boomer hooked him up. Gio wondered how many people Boomer has to hook up with various things. And which people in his life does he always have to help out when asked. They also talked about IVF and going into the ‘spank room'. Jerry returns for his final update of the week and starts with Anthony Volpe hitting a HR in Toronto as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays. Aaron Judge hit another one as well. The Mets beat the Rays and win the series. Buck Showalter talked about Pete Alonso hitting another HR even while he's battling an illness. The Nuggets beat the Lakers again and take a 2-0 series lead and head to L.A. Adam Schein called the Boston Celtics ‘tissue paper soft'. The Panthers beat the Hurricanes, but it took 4 overtimes. In the final segment of the hour, the last time Boomer did a ‘drop by' to Gio's house, his wife Gina went on a crazy cleaning spree. Boomer wonders if Gio gets barnacles on his boat. He does not. Gio wonders if gray in the beard is attractive or does it make you look really old. Gio is doing commercials for Blue Chew now.

Gunnar Esiason, son of NFL legend Boomer Esiason, shares his story of living with cystic fibrosis and becoming the advocate he is today. We also speak with Rich Gorman: ethicist (!) on the ethics of gene therapy. Josh reflects on the connection between physical and mental health on Let's Talk. A packed episode!   Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast   Learn more about Gunnar Esiason and cystic fibrosis here!   Listen to PV Pod: Stories from the Marrow!   Check out the Elite Athletes documentary, REDEFINING IMPOSSIBLE trailer here!   Follow the newest BloodStream contributor, Maya Bloomberg: @thehemenp Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.   Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on Twitter   

Hour 3: Aaron Rodgers was photographed leaving a shop in California that sells crystals. Gio tried crystals to help get the Knicks the number one pick and it didn't work. Boomer's sister was into crystals and tarot cards and the power of numbers. Gunnar Esiason turns 32 today. Gleyber Torres has gotten off to a great start for the Yankees. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Knicks winning their fifth straight. Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about opening a bank account in America. The Mets lost again to the Brewers, although Pete Alonso had 2 HRs. Keith Hernandez talked about his nutritionist telling him not to eat added sugar. Tyreek Hill told Chiefs kingdom to be ready when he comes in with the Dolphins. Adam Schein said Bill Belichick lost the divorce with Tom Brady and he is probably coaching for his job this season. The Rangers beat the Lightning 6-3. In the final segment of the hour, Gio's wife is really into getting a dog and wants Boomer to write a recommendation letter. Are people ‘greasing palms' to get rescue dogs?

Hour 1: Today was supposed to be the Mets home opener but it's been postponed due to rain. The Yankees game in Baltimore is also postponed. The Knicks won their fifth straight and Boomer talked about the hockey locals. Boomer said it's too bad the Yankees are off because Gleyber Torres has been on fire. We also talked about the sausage race in Milwaukee and Gio doesn't like them using the cheesehead after home runs. Jerry starts with the Knicks win in Indiana. They had three players over 30 points each for the first time since 1979. The Nets beat the Pistons and could wrap up the sixth seed tonight. The road to the NBA title will go through Milwaukee as the Bucks are the number one seed. Kyrie Irving had a big fourth quarter for the Mavericks last night. Chris Russo goes crazy on TV about NBA stars from the 80's playing in all 82 games. The current NBA superstars take days off. Jerry has audio of a very excited Bob Uecker as he calls the Brewers walk off HR win over the Mets. Garrett Mitchell credits  his wife not being there as the reason for his walk off. The Yankees beat the Phillies to win the series. Gleyber Torres was 3-for-4 and had 2 RBIs. Josh Donaldson got hurt jogging to first on a pop up. Gio and Jerry argue about players getting hurt on the job or off the job. In the final segment of the hour, Gio went to his daughter's school to help with an Easter/Passover party. Some kid was bragging about having an indoor bouncy house.  Hour 2: Josh Donaldson injured himself while jogging out a pop fly in yesterday's game. Gio doesn't understand how this happens to actual in shape athletes. A caller wants Donaldson on the IL for as long as possible. Jerry returns for an update but first our Masters picks are in. Boomer went to the auto show yesterday and checked out the new Ford Raptor. The Yankees beat the Phillies behind a strong game by both Gerrit Cole and Gleyber Torres. The Mets were swept in Milwaukee as Adam Ottavino gave up a walk-off HR. Francisco Lindor said the Mets still have that ‘it factor'. Jacob de Grom had 11 strikeouts in his start for the Rangers. Ohtani had 2 pitch clock violations, one on the mound and one at the plate. The Knicks beat the Pacers in Indiana. Draymond Green talked about load management and players not being eligible for awards if they don't play enough games. The Rangers beat the Lightning 6-3. Jerry has audio of Carton & Roberts discussing Aaron Rodgers and Evan calls him ‘The Lemon'. We're not sure what that means. In the final segment of the hour, Doug Wells from Ray Catena brings a check for Boomer's charity and we talk about The Masters. Gio's outfit for tomorrow night still has not arrived. Boomer said he will stop by ‘LeatherMan' in NYC and pick out an outfit for Gio.  Hour 3: Aaron Rodgers was photographed leaving a shop in California that sells crystals. Gio tried crystals to help get the Knicks the number one pick and it didn't work. Boomer's sister was into crystals and tarot cards and the power of numbers. Gunnar Esiason turns 32 today. Gleyber Torres has gotten off to a great start for the Yankees. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Knicks winning their fifth straight. Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about opening a bank account in America. The Mets lost again to the Brewers, although Pete Alonso had 2 HRs. Keith Hernandez talked about his nutritionist telling him not to eat added sugar. Tyreek Hill told Chiefs kingdom to be ready when he comes in with the Dolphins. Adam Schein said Bill Belichick lost the divorce with Tom Brady and he is probably coaching for his job this season. The Rangers beat the Lightning 6-3. In the final segment of the hour, Gio's wife is really into getting a dog and wants Boomer to write a recommendation letter. Are people ‘greasing palms' to get rescue dogs?  Hour 4: The Mets 1pm home opener was canceled because of rain but it's not supposed to rain until 5pm now. Gio doesn't like raining out games when it's not raining but Boomer doesn't seem to think it's a big deal. Mark Cuban talked about Jalen Brunson leaving the Mavericks for the Knicks because of his father's influence. Cuban seems to want to keep Kyrie around after this season. We took calls about Gio wanting to adopt another dog. Jerry returns for an update but first we talked about Tiger at the Masters. The Knicks won their fifth straight yesterday. The Mets were swept in Milwaukee and Buck Showalter talked about walking too many guys. Jazz Chisholm was injured sliding into second base. The Rangers beat the Lightning 6-3. In the final segment of the show, both the Mets and Yankees have been rained out for today. And tomorrow night is our live show in Jersey City. We are all looking forward to ‘Hidden Valley Schwartz'.

Hour 3: We are trying to figure out what's in the oatmeal that Boomer loves from a new deli near the radio station. Alabama basketball player Brandon Miller had one of his teammates pat him down as he was introduced to the crowd this past weekend. Jerry returns for an update but first we discussed the XFL from this past weekend. Long Island's own Jack Coan threw 3 TDs in a win, whatever that's worth. Justin Verlander talked about the pitch clock and said he had plenty of time to pitch so no issue for him. Aaron Judge talked about what he's working on this Spring. Trae Young and the Hawks beat the Nets on a buzzer beater. Damian Lillard scored 71 points last night. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about the NFL offseason and the different things the NFL will review. GMs will start meeting each other face to face so maybe we see some deals going down soon. We also talked about Daniel Jones and the Giants. If they don't work out a deal, they will franchise tag him for sure. Former Giants player Blake Martinez is now making millions selling Pokemon cards. Boomer said there have to be Pokemon cards somewhere in his house from Gunnar. Gunnar calls in and says Boomer throws a lot of stuff in the trash so that's where the Pokemon cards probably are.

Did Boomer throw out this potential gold mine?

Hour 1: We started talking about baseball and the new pitch clock. Boomer & Gio both love it because it speeds up the game. Max Scherzer loves it too as he sees it as an advantage to the pitcher. Boomer said the NBA needs to figure out how to speed up games especially at the end. Jerry is here for his first update and starts with Aaron Judge talking about Clarke Schmidt. Keith Hernandez is the latest to have an issue saying ‘Jazz Chisolm'. Jerry also has audio of a game ending because of the pitch clock. Trae Young and the Hawks beat the Nets at the buzzer. Damian Lillard scored 71 points last night. The Knicks have won five straight and have a big game against Boston at MSG tonight. The Rangers beat the Kings but there was controversy as K'Andre Miller spit on Drew Doughty. Was it on purpose or was it an accident? And the Islanders shut out the Jets. In the final segment of the hour, Gio plays a clip from Sal's show where the caller says Kodai Senga is from China. We also played audio from the Warm Up Show where Al said ‘you can't defend the 3-pointer' in the NBA. Gio thinks he will scroll less on his phone watching MLB this season with the new pitch clock. A caller said LIV Golf was terrible on TV this weekend.  Hour 2: Adam Schefter has ‘developing news' about the Bears getting offers for the #1 pick and the Bears seem interested in dealing it. Boomer said the Colts want the pick for Bryce Young. This QB talk, of course, led to more talk about Daniel Jones and what the Giants are doing with him. And of course that led to Derek Carr and the Jets. LIV Golf got horrendous ratings this past weekend on the CW Network. Jerry returns for an update but first we talked about the upcoming storm or no storm hitting us. Jerry starts with Jordan Poyer saying he wants to go to a state that doesn't take half his money. Does Eddie know state nicknames? Poyer would also like to live in a state where you can see the sun. Jerry has audio from new Mets broadcaster Keith Raad. Aaron Boone talked about the pitch clock and adjustment time. Manny Machado got an 11-year $350 million deal. Trae Young and the Hawks beat the Nets at the buzzer. The Rangers beat the Kings and K'Andre Miller spit on Drew Doughty. Was it on purpose, or an accident? Depends on who you ask. Patrick Kane is rumored to be going to the Rangers. In the final segment of the hour, Gio is home alone this week as his wife and kids went to visit her family. Gio also watched ‘Physical 100' on Netflix and said this show needs to come to the United States. The one on Netflix is from Korea.  Hour 3: We are trying to figure out what's in the oatmeal that Boomer loves from a new deli near the radio station. Alabama basketball player Brandon Miller had one of his teammates pat him down as he was introduced to the crowd this past weekend. Jerry returns for an update but first we discussed the XFL from this past weekend. Long Island's own Jack Coan threw 3 TDs in a win, whatever that's worth. Justin Verlander talked about the pitch clock and said he had plenty of time to pitch so no issue for him. Aaron Judge talked about what he's working on this Spring. Trae Young and the Hawks beat the Nets on a buzzer beater. Damian Lillard scored 71 points last night. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about the NFL offseason and the different things the NFL will review. GMs will start meeting each other face to face so maybe we see some deals going down soon. We also talked about Daniel Jones and the Giants. If they don't work out a deal, they will franchise tag him for sure. Former Giants player Blake Martinez is now making millions selling Pokemon cards. Boomer said there have to be Pokemon cards somewhere in his house from Gunnar. Gunnar calls in and says Boomer throws a lot of stuff in the trash so that's where the Pokemon cards probably are.   Hour 4: Al's greyhound dog Whimsy injured her neck. They talked about Al taking her to the dog emergency room for a dog MRI. Al does an impression of the ‘greyhound scream of death'. Jerry returns for an update but first we talked about inviting the other show hosts to our live stage show in Jersey City on April 17th. Keith Hernandez had a tough time with ‘Jazz Chisolm'. Evan wants to get ‘I love the pitch clock' tattooed on his butt. Gio has a different idea for him. Jordan Poyer talked about free agency and said if not Buffalo, he wants to go somewhere that doesn't take half his money and maybe a place where the sun comes out. Trae Young and the Hawks beat the Nets at the buzzer. Damian Lillard scored 71 points last night. K'Andre Miller was ejected last night for spitting on Drew Doughty of the Kings. The Islanders shut out the Jets in Winnipeg. In the final segment of the show, part timer Carlos was producing his first daytime shift and wore a suit. Booming Celebration this year is a ‘Booming Fiesta' and you should come dressed like the Country Music Awards. We expect the wins to come out and win again tonight.

Gunnar Esiason is a cystic fibrosis and rare disease patient leader, who is passionate about early-stage drug development, patient empowerment and health policy. Professionally, he developed a patient engagement platform for a medical nutrition company, built a venture philanthropy practice at the Boomer Esiason Foundation and was the head coach of his high school alma mater's varsity hockey team. He has consulted on clinical trial development, a real-world evidence population health study, and a cystic fibrosis-specific mental health and wellness screening tool. Gunnar has been the face of fundraising efforts for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which has yielded more than $160 million for the fight against cystic fibrosis since he was diagnosed with the condition in 1993. Gunnar holds an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, an M.P.H. from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, and a B.A. from Boston College. He sits on the board of directors at the Boomer Esiason Foundation and No Patient Left Behind. His health policy opinions have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Hill, and STAT News. He currently leads patient-facing strategy at Florence Healthcare. This week we discuss Gunnar's experience as a clinical trial participant, decentralized clinical trials, participant reimbursement and so much more.

Hour 2: Boomer visited Gunnar yesterday after the show and remembers with Gio what it's like to move. He has an unfortunate parking garage story to share as well. Gio has his own story about buying gifts for a baby. It's the thought that counts. Then we try and find out if a Hal Steinbrenner quote on WFAN's twitter page is real, because it's juicy, and learn a new WFAN employee did a great job covering this yesterday. Jerry returns for an update and the guys try to figure out how many MLB teams have a chance to win the World Series. Aaron Judge was re-introduced to the media yesterday and named captain of the Yankees. Evan called a caller a “jealous little bitch” and Brian Cashman continues to defend Josh Donaldson. In the final segment of the hour, WFAN Digital Content Producer Ryan Chichester calls in to explain how he was apparently the only person to write about a big Hal Steinbrenner quote from Wednesday.

Hour 1: The Jets will fight to keep their season alive in awful weather tonight and Boomer is still basking in the glow of Carlos Correa. Boomer and Gio both love how Steve Cohen will eat a bad contract to improve, like the Mets did with James McCann late last night. Why won't the Yankees do the same thing with Josh Donaldson or Aaron Hicks? The Yankees don't operate the way they used to and Gio says nobody cares about “buying a championship” if you actually win. The days of the Mets being buried in September are over. Gio found the Yankees press conference to be “flat-lining” and Boomer says they were overshadowed by the Mets. Gio learned about the multiverse and black holes yesterday and is now questioning everything. James Dolan had a girl scout mom kicked out of Radio City Music Hall. Jerry starts the update with sound from Aaron Judge's press conference. He's the new captain of the Yankees. Doug Pederson respects the Jets defense and the Jets and Giants have a combined six Pro-bowlers. The Nets had one of the best first-halves in NBA history during their seventh straight win. The Knicks eight game winning streak was snapped against the Raptors thanks to 52 points from Pascal Siakam. Wally Szczerbiak and Tyrese Haliburton are feuding. In the final segment of the hour, we discuss how Jets Jaguars somehow became an important late-season Thursday night game. Gio says it will be like watching a movie because of the weather. Boomer describes what it's like playing in the wind, rain and snow. Hour 2: Boomer visited Gunnar yesterday after the show and remembers with Gio what it's like to move. He has an unfortunate parking garage story to share as well. Gio has his own story about buying gifts for a baby. It's the thought that counts. Then we try and find out if a Hal Steinbrenner quote on WFAN's twitter page is real, because it's juicy, and learn a new WFAN employee did a great job covering this yesterday. Jerry returns for an update and the guys try to figure out how many MLB teams have a chance to win the World Series. Aaron Judge was re-introduced to the media yesterday and named captain of the Yankees. Evan called a caller a “jealous little bitch” and Brian Cashman continues to defend Josh Donaldson. In the final segment of the hour, WFAN Digital Content Producer Ryan Chichester calls in to explain how he was apparently the only person to write about a big Hal Steinbrenner quote from Wednesday. Hour 3: Boomer wants to see the Jets find a way to win Thursday. Be tough, be gritty and win. One area to watch will be the kicking game in the crazy weather. Gio says the goal for the Jets right now should be winning to make week 18 against the Dolphins matter, then worry about making the playoffs. Jerry returns for an update and we discuss Christmas shopping for wives and families before looking at prices of concert tickets and explaining what happened between the Giants and Carlos Correa. The Nets kept their win streak alive but the Knicks couldn't do the same. In the final segment of the hour, Gio reads Jacob deGrom's ad thanking Mets fans and Boomer discusses how some things have changed from his playing days to now. Hour 4: The final hour begins with breaking resolution on why the Giants were spooked by Carlos Correa's medical records. Then Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, calls in to share his thoughts on Correa. The NFL announces that Sunday Ticket is moving to YouTube next season. Then Jerry has his final update of the morning. Carlos Rodon will be introduced next hour and Scott Boras will be there. Will Carlos Correa questions overshadow the event? We find out Gio is the only member of the show familiar with West Side Story. In the final segment of the show, we discuss how our studios and newsrooms will need to add smart TVs in order to stream NFL games.

Hour 3: Boomer's son Gunnar and his family moved to New Caanan, CT. Boomer was listening to Tiki & Tierney yesterday and heard Brandon say the Yankees are the same as last year and they didn't win. Boomer said the Yankees had a lot of injuries at the end of the season so it's not fair to say. Gio said their best players were healthy throughout the playoffs. Jerry returns for an update but first Gio tells us it looks like Rico Bosco is now staying at Barstool and not coming to Audacy. The Knicks won their fifth straight, this time against the Bulls in Chicago in OT. Rob Saleh talks to us about Zach Wilson and how he still has the same mindset about him. Woody Johnson seems to really be backing Mike White. Daniel Jones talked about the importance of this week's game in Washington. Buffalo will probably get snow as Miami comes to town. Tua said it snows in Alabama so no big deal. Joe Burrow talked about being compared to Tom Brady. In the final segment of the hour, Gio received his box from Citarella.

Hour 1: Zach Wilson has been elevated to back up this week against Detroit. If Mike White gets hurt, and only if he gets hurt, Zach Wilson will get another chance. He's not done yet according to Boomer. Jerry is working from home today as he has Covid again. Yesterday was the Holiday party in the cafeteria and all of the ‘flex time' employees showed up for free food. Craig Carton is out tomorrow and somebody that works here is filling in for him with Evan. The Knicks won their fifth straight beating the Bulls in Chicago in OT. Rob Saleh told us why Zach Wilson has been elevated to #2 this week. Chris Russo was on with Howard Stern and talked about Tom Brady's sex life. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about the upcoming game between the Lions and Jets. Jared Goff has struggled on the road and in cold weather. And the Giants need to win this game Sunday night against Washington.  Hour 2: Gio said Meghan Markle is very unlikable in this new Netflix documentary series. Gio has been watching the Ancient Apocalypse series. Boomer has been watching Yellowstone. We also took some calls on the Jets and Zach Wilson as he's been elevated to backup. Jerry returns for an update, but first we wonder if we should replace Jerry at the show dinner tonight. The Knicks won their fifth straight, this time in Chicago. Zach Wilson has been elevated to backup and he's ready to go. The Niners are in Seattle for tonight's TNF. Mike Francesa said he didn't leak the information about going on First Take. In the final segment of the hour, who checks out your profile the most on Twitter.  Hour 3: Boomer's son Gunnar and his family moved to New Caanan, CT. Boomer was listening to Tiki & Tierney yesterday and heard Brandon say the Yankees are the same as last year and they didn't win. Boomer said the Yankees had a lot of injuries at the end of the season so it's not fair to say. Gio said their best players were healthy throughout the playoffs. Jerry returns for an update but first Gio tells us it looks like Rico Bosco is now staying at Barstool and not coming to Audacy. The Knicks won their fifth straight, this time against the Bulls in Chicago in OT. Rob Saleh talks to us about Zach Wilson and how he still has the same mindset about him. Woody Johnson seems to really be backing Mike White. Daniel Jones talked about the importance of this week's game in Washington. Buffalo will probably get snow as Miami comes to town. Tua said it snows in Alabama so no big deal. Joe Burrow talked about being compared to Tom Brady. In the final segment of the hour, Gio received his box from Citarella.  Hour 4: We are all staying in NYC tonight because we are doing a show holiday dinner. We also talked about congestion pricing for Uber this time of year. We also talked about the Yankees offseason signings. Many fans don't think they did enough. Jerry returns for an update but first we talked about Anthony Gallo coming out with us and Boomer heard he's getting some nookie tonight. The Knicks beat the Bulls in Chicago last night to make it five straight. The Niners play in Seattle tonight and Pete Carroll had some comments about it. Rob Saleh tells us that Zach Wilson has been doing all the right things. The Giants play on Sunday Night Football in Washington. Chris Russo talked about Tom Brady's sex life and Mike Francesa said he didn't bring up the Mad Dog reunion on First Take. Gio said somebody needs to let Mike know that nobody cares anymore. We have audio of Jerry making noises all morning into the microphone. In the final segment of the show, 30 Rock once did a spoof called MILF Island.

Hour 1: Tom Brady and the Bucs lost their third straight game last night, this time to the Ravens. The only game this weekend with two teams over 500 is Giants/Seahawks. Gio needs Zach Wilson to play well this weekend. The Giants traded Kadarius Toney to the Chiefs. Jerry is here for his first update of the day and tells us he had lunch with Dan in Carteret yesterday. The Ravens beat the Bucs last night on TNF. Boomer was on Westwood One last night and mentioned his jobs except for the one here. Bill Belichick was nicer to the media yesterday when talking about their QB situation. Jerry previewed some of the NFL games this weekend. The Broncos have full confidence in Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson. The Nets lost again last night, this time to the Mavericks. In the final segment of the hour, Adam of Adam & Eve did not look like Vin Diesel, and callers are pumped for Jets/Patriots. Boomer said Zach Wilson was all over the place last week and Gio said he can't do that this weekend against the Patriots. Boomer says Zach has to be more like Drew Brees.  Hour 2: There are no more baseball distractions. We are now locked in to Zach Wilson, Daniel Jones & Saquon Barkley. After Seattle, the Giants have a bye week and then return to Metlife in back to back weeks against the Texans and the Lions. Gio wants to work the Friday after Thanksgiving because the Giants and Cowboys are playing. And now it seems like a done deal, Boomer & Gio will be working Black Friday. Jerry returns for an update but first Gio thinks he may be having early warning signs of a stroke. The Ravens beat the Bucs last night and Jerry has some play by play. A caller says he once had an aneurysm while having sex. Jerry plays some Yung Joka rap music as we say goodbye to Kadarius Toney. In the final segment of the hour, Kadarius Toney has a big 89 tattoo on his back but he can't wear that in KC. Gio thinks Boomer should get a large 7 tattooed on his back.  Hour 3: Yusef's picks are coming up next hour and we talked about his love of Tik Tok and wondered if he could be a Tik Tok star himself. Matt Ryan's contract will keep him from playing again this season because if he gets hurt they owe him more money. Gunnar Esiason created a tweet-storm yesterday when he ranked the local arenas and had UBS in first place. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer tells us what the Jets are doing to make sure fans get in for the start of the game. Jerry has audio from Bill Belichick and CJ Mosley's ‘Jet Life' stadium. Le'veon Bell was on with Carton & Roberts and talked about his time with the Jets. Tom Brady lost again and says losing is no fun. The Nets lost to the Mavericks last night. Someone threw ice on the court and Ian Eagle was not happy. Brandon Nimmo might be offered $24 million a year by the Rockies. Zach Wheeler said Jacob deGrom is happy in NY. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Saquon Barkley and Klay Thompson returning from injuries and their performances after. Anthony Gallo screwed up the CBS video feed in the studio and Gio doesn't know why he tried to fix something that wasn't broken.  Hour 4: Gio is calling this the biggest Jets home game in years. Gio says Zach Wilson is more talented than either of the Patriots QBs, but Boomer's not so sure of that. Gio said Zach Wilson cannot go out there and lay an egg. Jerry returns for an update but first we got news that Scott Shannon is retiring from radio on December 16th. The Ravens beat the Bucs and Tom Brady said they have to dig deep. The Ravens seemingly mock Russell Wilson on the plane ride home. Bill Belichick was nicer to the media yesterday. Charles Barkley said Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are ‘slipping'. Klay was hurt by those comments. Steve Nash talks about the Nets loss to Dallas. In the final segment of the show, we do our NFL picks.

Hour 3 Yusef's picks are coming up next hour and we talked about his love of Tik Tok and wondered if he could be a Tik Tok star himself. Matt Ryan's contract will keep him from playing again this season because if he gets hurt they owe him more money. Gunnar Esiason created a tweet-storm yesterday when he ranked the local arenas and had UBS in first place. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer tells us what the Jets are doing to make sure fans get in for the start of the game. Jerry has audio from Bill Belichick and CJ Mosley's ‘Jet Life' stadium. Le'veon Bell was on with Carton & Roberts and talked about his time with the Jets. Tom Brady lost again and says losing is no fun. The Nets lost to the Mavericks last night. Someone threw ice on the court and Ian Eagle was not happy. Brandon Nimmo might be offered $24 million a year by the Rockies. Zach Wheeler said Jacob deGrom is happy in NY. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Saquon Barkley and Klay Thompson returning from injuries and their performances after. Anthony Gallo screwed up the CBS video feed in the studio and Gio doesn't know why he tried to fix something that wasn't broken (to be continued on next hour's upload).

In this episode, Ayesha and the editorial team spoke with prominent cystic fibrosis and rare disease patient leader Gunnar Esiason to learn more about his advocacy work, including his work in clinical trials and developing patient-facing technologies. Gunnar has consulted on clinical trial development, a real-world evidence population health study and a cystic fibrosis-specific mental health and wellness screening tool. He has been the face of fundraising efforts for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which has raised more than $160 million for the fight against cystic fibrosis since he was diagnosed with the condition in 1993. He also has a successful blog and has co-hosted and hosted podcasts, with his most recent one called The State of Health with Gunnar Esiason, which has featured sitting US senators, governors and health industry leaders. Hear more about Gunnar's work and his passion for patient advocacy and improving rare disease clinical research in this episode of the Xtalks Life Science podcast.For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage.Follow Us on Social MediaTwitter: @Xtalks Instagram: @Xtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured

Hour 1: The show opens with Boomer talking about going with his son Gunnar to the Top Gun premiere. Gunnar loved it and Boomer called it ‘Must See!' We get back into the Josh Donaldson situation. Aaron Judge said it wasn't the right thing to do. Nobody seems to have his back on the team. They wonder if this will hurt the chemistry in the Yankees locker room. Boomer says if it does, the Yankees look weak. Boomer tells a trash talking Bruce Smith story. Rangers/Hurricanes Game 4 is tonight at MSG. Jerry is working from home today. Does he have Monkey Pox? Jerry opens with the Mets beating the Giants 13-3. The Orioles beat the Yankees despite Aaron Judge hitting 2 HR's and Gerrit Cole pitching. That's three straight losses for the Yankees. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Brandon Tierney canceling the Paul O'Neill interview because he wouldn't talk about the Josh Donaldson situation.  Hour 2: The 7am hour starts with Boomer being impressed by both the Tampa Bay Lightning and The Golden State Warriors. Boomer also has a quick take on tonight's Rangers/Hurricanes game. We take some calls on Paul O'Neill not wanting to discuss the Josh Donaldson situation. Jerry returns for another update and starts with the Mets beating the Giants 13-3. There is a video of Evan Roberts running the bases which looks very awkward. Alons, McNeil and Cahn hit HRs. The Orioles beat the Yankees despite Gerrit Cole pitching and Aaron Judge hitting 2 HRs. Jerry goes around the NBA and NHL playoffs from last night. In the final segment of the hour, we talk about the Rangers/Hurricanes game 4. Gio had a golf lesson that Boomer got for him.  Hour 3: The 8am hour starts with more information on the death of QB Dwayne Haskins. We also took a few calls about the Josh Donaldson situation. Jerry starts with the Mets beating the Giants 13-3 on Buck Showalter's 66th birthday. The Yankees lost to the Orioles despite Gerrit Cole pitching and Aaron Judge hitting 2 HRs. Mac Jones slimmed up and lost his belly. Pete Carrol talks about his QB situation with Geno Smith. Jerry goes around the NBA and NHL from last night's playoff games. We wrap up the hour with your phone calls. Hour 4: The 9am hour opens up with a call in from Gunnar Esiason to talk about going to see the new Top Gun with Boomer last night. Gunnar loved it. Jerry returns for another update and starts with the Mets beating the Giants 13-3. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. Jerry also has audio from the Lightning's win over the Panthers. In the final segment of the show, we talk about movie openings on Memorial Day Weekends.

Gunnar Esiason joins the show to talk about going to see the new Top Gun with Boomer last night.

Hour 4: The 9am hour opens up with a call in from Gunnar Esiason to talk about going to see the new Top Gun with Boomer last night. Gunnar loved it. Jerry returns for another update and starts with the Mets beating the Giants 13-3. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. Jerry also has audio from the Lightning's win over the Panthers. In the final segment of the show, we talk about movie openings on Memorial Day Weekends.

Hour 4: The 9am hour begins with Boomer talking about Gunnar's birthday yesterday and how, as kids, we never know what's going on in the real world and that's glorious. We also talk about Tiger Woods' expectations for the Masters. We take more calls on why people are excited or not excited for baseball. Jerry returns for his final update of the morning. We talk Masters and the Nets coming back from 21 down to beat the Knicks at MSG. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night. Adam Silver spoke to the media and talked about star players not playing in enough games. Opening Day today in MLB. Tylor Megill gets the start for the Mets. Sam Darnold says he knows he's a good QB. In the final segment of the show, we wonder if Ann Ligori is at the Masters and play a song a fan wrote about her. And we close with calls from people who are excited about Opening Day and Brandon Tierney stops by to talk about the poignant return of Tiger Woods.

Gunna Esiason is 30 years old and is living with cystic fibrosis. He inspires his peers in the CF community every single day. If you have seen Gunnar's blog, follow him on twitter, listened to his podcasts or have read any of his articles in the paper you know he gets straight to the point.  Gunnar uses his celebrity to educate and raise awareness about CF.  Gunnar is the son of NFL great, Boomer Esiason, and now has a son of his own. He hasn't slowed down at all. He is getting his second masters degree in public health while helping his wife Darcy care for their newborn son, Kasper.  I am excited for you to hear about how he's doing as he talked to use from his home in New Hampshire.The Boomer Esiason Foundation Website: https://www.esiason.org/Gunnar's Website: https://www.gunnaresiason.com/For more information on The Bonnell Foundation find us at https://thebonnellfoundation.org/Vertex Pharma - the science of possibility.  https://www.vrtx.comSponsored by  https://www.fordfund.org/globalcaringmonth  The original music in this podcast is performed by Kevin Allan, who happens to have Cystic Fibrosis.  You can find him on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/KevinAllanMusicThis podcast was produced by JAG in Detroit Podcasts. https://jagindetroit.com/

Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, our guest host is Liz Poret-Christ, who is the Director of Programming at The Orsini Way. Liz has a very personal relationship with our special guest, Gunnar Esiason. Gunnar  is the son of Boomer Esiason, and known for his  life-long battle with cystic fibrosis. Boomer and Gunnar were featured on the cover of the October 1993 Sports Illustrated to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, and he has spent his entire life in the public eye, first as a child of a famous athlete, and now as an advocate and resource for those living with CF. Gunnar is a rare disease patient advocate who is passionate about early- stage drug development, patient empowerment, and health policy. He has developed a patient engagement platform for a medical nutrition company, built a venture philanthropy practice at the Boomer Esiason Foundation, and was the head coach of his high school's alma mater's varsity hockey team. He has consulted on clinical trial development, a real-world evidence population health study, and a cystic fibrosis-specific mental health and wellness screening tool. Currently he hosts the podcast, The State of Health with Gunnar Esiason.  Gunnar has been a household name in Liz's family since her daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in 2003. Liz and her family have benefited  from the generosity of the Boomer Esiason Foundation, learning about treatments, the importance of athletics, and insights into the latest medical research.  We start by Gunnar telling us about his personal journey  and how cystic fibrosis has affected his family.  We find out the story behind why Gunnar changed his mind about going to Law School after getting out of college, and he goes in depth about  his own patient experience and why he's so excited about  patient advocacy.  We hear a story about a conversation Gunnar had with his doctor when he was very sick and only 22 years and what happened when he got a spot in the TRIKAFTA clinical trial program.  We end with Gunnar sharing a conversation he found to be  most difficult.  He tells us  about the amazing things he is doing with the Boomer Esiason Foundation and talks  about their program supporting athletes with cystic fibrosis.   Host:Liz Poret-ChristGuest:Gunnar EsiasonFor More Information:Difficult Conversations I Learned as an ICU Physician Podcast EpisodesThe Orsini WayThe Orsini Way-FacebookThe Orsini Way-LinkedinThe Orsini Way-InstagramThe Orsini Way-TwitterIt's All In The Delivery: Improving Healthcare Starting With A Single Conversation by Dr. Anthony OrsiniResources Mentioned:Gunnar Esiason WebsiteGunnar Esiason TwitterGunnar Esiason InstagramBoomer Esiason FoundationBoomer Esiason Foundation TwitterThe State of Health Podcast with Gunnar Esiason 

Gunnar Esiason is a cystic fibrosis and rare disease patient leader, who is passionate about early-stage drug development, patient empowerment and health policy. Professionally, he developed a patient engagement platform for a medical nutrition company, built a venture philanthropy practice at the Boomer Esiason Foundation and was the head coach of his high school alma mater's varsity hockey team. He has consulted on clinical trial development, a real-world evidence population health study, and a cystic fibrosis-specific mental health and wellness screening tool. Gunnar has been the face of fundraising efforts for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which has yielded more than $160 million for the fight against cystic fibrosis since he was diagnosed with the condition in 1993. His blog has amassed nearly 1 million page views since 2015.Gunnar co-hosted the podcast, Breathe In: A Cystic Fibrosis Podcast, which climbed into the iTunes top 200 health podcasts at the end of 2018. He currently hosts the podcast, The State of Health with Gunnar Esiason, which is available on all streaming services.More on Gunnar at https://www.gunnaresiason.com/The Breathe In Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breathe-in-a-cystic-fibrosis-podcast/id1299822342The State of Health with Gunnar Esiason Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-health-with-gunnar-esiason/id1566190374Seeking the Extraordinary is sponsored by The Colony Group. For more information and to contact Michael Nathanson visit www.thecolonygroup.com

Gunnar Esiason is a cystic fibrosis and rare disease patient leader, who is passionate about early stage drug development, patient empowerment and health policy. He is a Master of Public Health candidate at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Gunnar holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BA from Boston College. Gunnar worked on an enteral feeding product at a medical nutrition company, was appointed to the board of directors at the Boomer Esiason Foundation, and was the head coach of his high school alma mater's varsity hockey team. Gunnar maintains the Chief Strategy Officer & Director of Advocacy at the Boomer Esiason Foundation where he manages the organization's strategic philanthropy fund. He also serves on the board of No Patient Left Behind, a non-profit organization whose goal is to lower out of pocket costs for patients. He has consulted on clinical trial development, population health studies, and a cystic fibrosis-specific mental health and wellness screening tool. In 2019, Gunnar delivered the pre-commencement address at the St. Louis University School of Medicine commencement exercises. He has also been featured as a keynote speaker at more than two-dozen top medical centers, biotech conferences, and health industry events across the United States. His health policy opinions have been featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, STAT News, Newsweek, The Hill, RealClear Politics and Morning Consult. Gunnar also recently published a white paper documenting the antibiotic market dysfunction as a barrier to future drug development with the Pioneer Institute in Boston, MA. Gunnar lives in Hanover, NH. Follow him on Twitter @G17Esiason or check out his blog at www.GunnarEsiason.com

Gunnar Esiason and Bob Coughlin, the former CEO of MassBio, talk about the state of the biotechnology industry in the background of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bob shares why the biotechnology trade association is important for biotech companies in Massachusetts, before getting into the industry's reputation and how he thinks the pandemic will impact the way people view drug makers. Gunnar talks about why he thinks patients should be able to own clinical trial data, why clinical trials are not accessible enough for diverse patient populations, and how patients should be included throughout the drug development process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gunnar Esiason is graduating from the Tufts University business school Friday afternoon and will also be getting married next week, which as it turns out is going to be an issue for his brother in-law Matt Martin, who will be suiting up for the Islanders on June 19th - so that became a hot topic, we were treated to a case of Gio channeling his 'inner Eddie Scozzare' to answer a question about Gunnar's wedding for Boomer, 'the' Eddie Scozzare himself talks about how he loves a good scheduling conflict, Jerry Recco loves a good update so he delivered one, John Sterling sparks a Broadway Show tunes conversation, Gio thinks he might know why Eddie isn't allowed to touch any of his money and plenty of calls from listeners who believe they have an hilarious wedding story to share.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sponsoring this cystic fibrosis series is Picture Genetics, a unique DNA testing service, with tests designed for every stage of life -- including family planning. With a Picture Parenting carrier test, you can uncover genetic conditions that may be passed on to your kids such as cystic fibrosis. Unlike other companies, this is a clinical grade test where physicians and genetic counselors are involved. It’s easy to order and understand with good looking reports! To order your Picture Genetics test, go to picturegenetics.com and use code “DNATODAY” for 25% off and free-shipping! Get actionable genetic insights today to benefit your family of tomorrow.On the third and final episode of our cystic fibrosis podcast series, our host Kira Dineen is joined by Gunnar Esiason who shares about his experience as a patient with CF. Gunnar is a cystic fibrosis and rare disease patient leader, who is passionate about early stage drug development, patient empowerment and health policy. He is a second-year MBA student at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He is also working towards a Master of Public Health degree at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. His first year course work included a First-Year Project with a health insurance start-up. Prior to Tuck, Gunnar received a BA form Boston College in 2013, worked on an enteral feeding product at a medical nutrition company, and was appointed to the board of directors at the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Gunnar maintains the roles of patient advocate and director of patient outreach at the Boomer Esiason Foundation, named after his NFL quarterback father. He has consulted on clinical trial development, a real world evidence population health study, and a cystic fibrosis-specific mental health and wellness screening tool. On This Episode We Discuss:Gunnar’s diagnosis and journey with CFThe anatomy of a CF care teamCF awareness and treatments around the world Balancing CF with school, work, and relationships How COVID-19 had affected CF patients Connecting and interacting with people in the CF community You can learn more about Gunnar and his story on his website and check out this article reflecting back on Gunnar and Boomer Esiason’s Sports Illustrated cover. Be sure to follow Gunnar on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Don’t forget to enter our cystic fibrosis giveaway of the book, “Breath From Salt”. The author, Bijal P. Trivedi, was on our first episode of the cystic fibrosis podcast series. Head over to our Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook to enter to win a free copy!Stay tuned for the 150th DNA Today on June 18th! New episodes are released on the first and third Friday of the month. In the meantime, you can binge over 150 other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “DNA Today”. Brand new in 2021, episodes are now also recorded with video which you can watch on our YouTube channel. See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, DNApodcast.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to info@DNApodcast.com.

Governor Mike Parson from Missouri joined Gunnar Esiason for a three questions chat where they talked health policy and rare diseases in Missouri. Gunnar shares a personal connection to St. Louis University School of Medicine, and then asks the Governor how the state is managing care for people with rare and complex diseases while hospitals stress under the weight of viral infections. Governor Parson also shares what he thinks could be some of the lasting legacies of the pandemic. The governor asks Gunnar how people with CF manage infection control and what the general population could learn from patients like him, and then looks for Gunnar's opinion on why patients need to be included in health policy decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a shoutout on the podcast by nominating DNA Today for the Quill Podcast Awards for the “Best Health Podcast”. Share your nomination on social media and tag us. In return, we will thank you personally on the show, you can also comment on our posts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Nominate in this form! Sponsoring this series is Picture Genetics, a unique DNA testing service, with tests designed for every stage of life -- including family planning. With a Picture Parenting carrier test, you can uncover genetic conditions that may be passed on to your kids such as cystic fibrosis. Unlike other companies, this is a clinical grade test where physicians and genetic counselors are involved. It’s easy to order and understand with good looking reports! To order your Picture Genetics test, go to picturegenetics.com and use code “DNATODAY”for 25% off and free-shipping! Get actionable genetic insights today to benefit your family of tomorrow.To continue our cystic fibrosis podcast series, Dr. Shuling Guo joins our host Kira Dineen, to discuss drug discovery efforts in cystic fibrosis. She is the VP of Antisense Drug Discovery at Ionis Pharmaceuticals – the leader in RNA-targeted drug discovery and development. Shuling is an Ionis veteran of over a dozen years (first and only industry job). Shuling received her Ph.D. in Molecular Cancer Biology from Duke University and had her postdoctoral training at HHMI/UCLA. At Ionis, Dr. Guo oversees drug discovery efforts in hematological, metabolic, ocular, pulmonary and renal disease areas as well as research efforts in noncoding RNA field; managing activities from target identification and target validation to the selection of human development candidate. In addition, she is involved in clinical development of antisense therapies. Her achievements include leading the research efforts for transthyretin (familial amyloid polyneuropathy, completed phase 3 clinical trial & under NDA), TMPRSS6 (beta-thalassemia and hereditary hemochromatosis, phase 1 clinical trial), and ENaC (cystic fibrosis, preclinical development). Want to become a genetic counselor? Looking for ways to engage with the field and boost your resume for grad school applications? Then you should check out Sarah Lawrence’s “Why Genetic Counseling Wednesday Summer Series”! Every Wednesday this June Sarah Lawrence is hosting this series where you can interact through Zoom with genetic counselors from different specialties for an hour and a half. It kicks off on June 2nd! Register today on Sarah Lawrence’s website to level up your resume for applications in the fall. On This Episode We Discuss:Defining cystic fibrosis (CF)How CFTR protein functions in the lung, difference in lung of CF patientsCurrent drugs on the market for CFResearch and development on a drug through Ionis Antisense medicine and how it works in the body Other respiratory diseases that could benefit from this treatment The timeline for FDA-approval and commercial availability of this drugFor more information about Ionis’ new cystic fibrosis drug development (IONIS-ENAC-2.5Rx), check out their press release here. You can learn more about Ionis on their website and follow Dr. Shuling Guo on LinkedIn. Don’t forget to enter our cystic fibrosis giveaway of the book, “Breath From Salt”. The author, Bijal P. Trivedi, was on our first episode of the cystic fibrosis podcast series. Head over to our Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook to enter to win a free copy!Stay tuned for the next new episode of DNA Today on June 4th, 2021! We will be joined by Gunnar Esiason, patient advocate, for the third and final episode of our CF series! New episodes are released on the first and third Friday of the month. In the meantime, you can binge over 150 other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “DNA Today”. Brand new in 2021, episodes are now also recorded with video which you can watch on our YouTube channel. See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, DNApodcast.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to info@DNApodcast.com.

Welcome to the State of Health, patients put healthcare decision makers and thought leaders in the hot seat. Join Gunnar Esiason, a cystic fibrosis patient advocate and rare disease patient leader, as he rolls back the curtain on the healthcare system through conversations with political leaders, industry decision makers, thought leaders and, of course, patients. Let's talk about the State of Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gio talks about his excitement to get home and watch the season premiere of 'Temptation Island' and apparently Al Dukes is looking forward to seeing it too, (9:25) scuttlebutt seems to seek out Gio, mking him a scuttlebutt magnet of sorts, (19:09) Boomer longs for the days of positive texts about his team, then Jerry updates a Nets win and more, (25:26) is it a 'must win Wednesday' for the Knicks???  (29:57) The Moose from the Midday calls in to clear the air and (40:53) one Gunnar Esiason appeared in the Wall Street Journal and Boomer tells us why.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that breathing is essential, but what if your ability to breathe became limited over time? Our guest today was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the young age of just two years old. He fought for his life then, and he has continued to fight for the lives of the thousands of people impacted by this rare disease. Gunnar Esiason is a patient, advocate, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and a close family member of mine, and in this episode, he shares his journey from sickness to health. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/21      

Join Hubwonk host Joe Selvaggi and Pioneer Institute's Bill Smith as they discuss with inspirational public health advocate Gunnar Esiason the findings of his latest white paper, "Antimicrobial Resistance: Learning From the current health crisis to inform another." The episode looks at the challenges to global health presented by evolving drug resistant diseases and how the lessons learned from COVID-19 could potentially save millions of lives.

Gunnar Esiason, a cystic fibrosis advocate, explains why the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review's model for determining drugs' value doesn't sit well with patients.

Dr Steve, Dr Scott, Cliff Andrews, and Dave Ray Cecil (DaveRayCecil.com) discuss current concepts in cystic fibrosis treatment and the philosophy of medicine. Also a new song by Dave, ruined by Scott and Dr Steve PLEASE VISIT: stuff.doctorsteve.com (for all your online shopping needs!) simplyherbals.net (Dr Scott’s nasal rinse is here!) noom.doctorsteve.com (lose weight, gain you-know-what) tweakedaudio.com offer code “FLUID” (best CS anywhere) premium.doctorsteve.com (all this can be yours!) freshly.doctorsteve.com (how lazy are you?  Get $40 off, and don’t cook!)

A mere few days following the FDA's approval of Trikafta, cystic fibrosis patients across the United States began dosing. This week's podcast looks back at Gunnar's time in the triple combo study. Think of this podcast as a follow to Gunnar's blog over on GunnarEsiason.com. Gunnar talks about both the immediate and long term affects of having been on the medication and what his hopes are for the CF community. Gunnar and Tiffany reaffirm the scientific community's commitment to a treatment for the final 10% of CF patients and a cure for all CF patients.

*Listener Favorite* Gunnar Esiason believes cystic fibrosis drug development is in its golden age, and that’s good news for people like him. Gunnar was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at age two, and since then, he’s relied on an intensive treatment regimen to manage his symptoms. On today’s episode, Gunnar and I talk about why he feels a sense of promise around CF research, how he copes with his condition using humor and transparency, and his two jobs, both of which he loves: CF advocacy and coaching ice hockey. Learn more about Gunnar and check out the show notes here.   Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.    Provide us with feedback on the podcast here. 

The Cystic Fibrosis March Madness Bracket is back by popular demand. This year 64 'teams' will battle it out to claim the tile of "The most SMH thing someone has said to you about CF." Colleen Lewis, 33 with cystic fibrosis, joins the podcast this "Selection Thursday" episode. The bracket breaks down into four regions - Questions, Recommendations, Statements and Things Said to Parents/Partners/Friends. Laugh along with Breathe In this week as we get set to vote on our very own bracket challenge! Voting opens 3/22 on the Breathe In and Salty Cysters Instagram pages, as well as GunnarEsiason.com

Gunnar Esiason believes cystic fibrosis drug development is in its golden age, and that’s good news for people like him. Gunnar was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at age two, and since then, he’s relied on an intensive treatment regimen to manage his symptoms. On today’s episode, Gunnar and I talk about why he feels a sense of promise around CF research, how he copes with his condition using humor and transparency, and his two jobs, both of which he loves: CF advocacy and coaching ice hockey. Learn more about Gunnar and check out the show notes here. Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.  Provide us with feedback on the podcast here. 

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 122 - Gunnar Esiason Life After College With Cystic Fibrosis by Jerry Cahill

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 127 - Gunnar Esiason Winning With Cystic Fibrosis by Jerry Cahill

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 102 - Gunnar Esiason - How To Use A Feeding Tube by Jerry Cahill

Today's episode is as fun as it is important.  Gunnar Esiason, son of Boomer Esiason, joins us today on the show to discuss life with cystic fibrosis.  Gunnar brings an amazing attitude towards his sharing his own personal hardships and experiences living with the disease, educating the public about cystic fibrosis, and helping young children deal with its complications.  Gunnar is completely open, honest, and has a tremedous sense of humor.  With the amount of work they put in, one day, the names, Gunnar, and the Boomer Esiason Foundation will be synonymous with the cure for cystic fibrosis.  Have a listen!   We also have a lot of fun talking about the ridiculous criticism of Geoffrey Owens, Gummy Penguins, and more of Mike's injuries.   Please continue to follow, like, listen, and share. Follow us! FB-verbalshenanigans IG-verbalshenanigans Twitter-VScomedy              

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 61 - Better Living Through Nutrition - Power Up The Body Gunnar Esiason by Jerry Cahill

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 63 - Living With CF Is All About Teamwork Gunnar Esiason by Jerry Cahill

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Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 59 - The Key To Being Compliant On A Daily - Gunnar Esiason by Jerry Cahill

Darcy, a mental health professional (who happens to be dating Gunnar), joins Lea and Tiffany on the podcast this week to talk about mental health in the cystic fibrosis patient population. The podcast starts with memories to childhood when mental health was overlooked within cystic fibrosis. The conversation turns to PTSD, traumatic procedures and operations and various treatment options. The group then moves on to talk about where they would like to see mental health care in the future for people living with cystic fibrosis. Make sure you check out Darcy's column on Gunnar's blog at www.GunnarEsiason.com

The trio releases the Cystic Fibrosis March Madness bracket with the goal of finding the most ANNOYING part of living with CF. The bracket is designed for people to have a little fun with something that is otherwise so very serious. The bracket is broken into 4 regions - Symptoms, Treatments, Interactions and Roadblocks. Gunnar, Lea and Tiff give their picks for the tournament champion, which team may go on a "cinderella" run, and what they think are a few of the better first round matchups. Voting will begin on Thursday, March 15 at www.GunnarEsiason.com

A dynamic podcast exploring the different experiences people with cystic fibrosis may face during their lives. Gunnar Esiason joins Tiffany Rich and Lea Faraone, otherwise known as the Salty Cysters, to talk about the in's and out's of cystic fibrosis from some of the anxieties and stresses that patients face to some of the lighter sides of the disease. Breathe In: A Cystic Fibrosis Podcast aims to characterize the disease in a positive way while showcasing the challenges that people with cystic fibrosis face and the people who face them.

William Marler, 22 with cystic fibrosis from Birmingham, England, joins the podcast to talk about his efforts in raising CF awareness on an international level. From his animated short film "PEP Mask," to his upcoming podcast series Straight From the Lungs to his London Marathon run in 2015, William has shown that it is possible to thrive with cystic fibrosis. William also discusses care in the UK as it relates to the rest of the world in a way parallel to my Cystic Fibrosis Around the World blog series currently running on www.GunnarEsiason.com

Boomer Esiason joins The Podfathers to talk fatherhood, Cystic Fibrosis, NFL, Tony Romo, Phil Simms, hockey and does his best to embarrass Sydney Esiason. May is Cystic Fibrosis month. Please check out the Boomer Esiason Foundation to learn more about how you can help the fight against this horrible disease. Also check out Gunnar Esiason, his website, podcast and follow along as he kicks CF's ass.

Most athletes take the ability to breathe clearly for granted.  I have a cough and sinus congestion as I write up this blog post and I was just thinking that I should probably give up my Soul Cycle seat for tomorrow morning.  The discomfort from the cold largely stems from the fact that I cant take a full breath without "coughing up a lung."  Now imagine feeling like that every day of your life because that is what it is like to live with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).  Gunnar Esiason is the featured guest on the podcast for Episode 69 and he was diagnosed with CF at 2 years old. Gunnar is a recent graduate of Boston College, host of the "Making it Matter" podcast, and is an Advocate for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.  At this point you've probably made the connection that Gunnar's Dad is former NFL quarterback, Boomer Esiason.  In the beginning of our interview, Gunnar teaches us about Cystic Fibrosis, which is a terminal genetic illness that effects the respiratory system and digestive track.  Gunnar says CF is not a cookie cutter disease, which means severity and symptoms can vary significantly.  Like concussions, CF is an invisible illness because those affected by it more often than not look healthy. Gunnar and his parents at the dedication ceremony for the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Morristown Medical Center. Gunnar played two of the more violent sports growing up, which were ice hockey and football.  During our conversation he discusses the countless obstacles athletes with CF face, especially in such physically demanding sports.  For starters, breathing is difficult and is often compared to breathing through a straw.  Gunnar talks about the struggle to keep up with his teammates on longer, more endurance focused activities.  Another hurdle is bodyweight or lack there of.  Gunnar says that he has been considered underweight by American standards his whole life and discusses the frustrations of trying to put on weight and muscle mass.  Later on in the episode we talk about the recent addition of a feeding tube to his routine and how that has been a tremendous help in gaining and keeping on weight. Gunnar now tries to break down the stigma surrounding feeding tubes because it has been a game-changer for him. Despite these obstacles Gunnar never wanted to be treated any differently than his teammates nor did he want to use them as an excuse not to participate.  He is grateful for his coaches and teammates knack for knowing when to push him and when to pull him back in both practice and games.   

Most athletes take the ability to breathe clearly for granted.  I have a cough and sinus congestion as I write up this blog post and I was just thinking that I should probably give up my Soul Cycle seat for tomorrow morning.  The discomfort from the cold largely stems from the fact that I cant take a full breath without "coughing up a lung."  Now imagine feeling like that every day of your life because that is what it is like to live with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).  Gunnar Esiason is the featured guest on the podcast for Episode 69 and he was diagnosed with CF at 2 years old. Gunnar is a recent graduate of Boston College, host of the "Making it Matter" podcast, and is an Advocate for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.  At this point you've probably made the connection that Gunnar's Dad is former NFL quarterback, Boomer Esiason.  In the beginning of our interview, Gunnar teaches us about Cystic Fibrosis, which is a terminal genetic illness that effects the respiratory system and digestive track.  Gunnar says CF is not a cookie cutter disease, which means severity and symptoms can vary significantly.  Like concussions, CF is an invisible illness because those affected by it more often than not look healthy. Gunnar and his parents at the dedication ceremony for the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Morristown Medical Center. Gunnar played two of the more violent sports growing up, which were ice hockey and football.  During our conversation he discusses the countless obstacles athletes with CF face, especially in such physically demanding sports.  For starters, breathing is difficult and is often compared to breathing through a straw.  Gunnar talks about the struggle to keep up with his teammates on longer, more endurance focused activities.  Another hurdle is bodyweight or lack there of.  Gunnar says that he has been considered underweight by American standards his whole life and discusses the frustrations of trying to put on weight and muscle mass.  Later on in the episode we talk about the recent addition of a feeding tube to his routine and how that has been a tremendous help in gaining and keeping on weight. Gunnar now tries to break down the stigma surrounding feeding tubes because it has been a game-changer for him. Despite these obstacles Gunnar never wanted to be treated any differently than his teammates nor did he want to use them as an excuse not to participate.  He is grateful for his coaches and teammates knack for knowing when to push him and when to pull him back in both practice and games.    Pictured, Gunnar Slangin' it in HS. I asked Gunnar if he ever felt extra pressure playing football because of the success his father had on the field, but Gunnar says his dad had a good parent-coach relationship when it came to football and was more of a "hockey Dad." Gunnar continues to play hockey and uses it as a "fun" version of cardio. Exercise and sports participation is extremely important for people with CF because they help to clear the lungs better than any alternative treatment.  Like many things associated with the illness, exercise and sports can also be a doubled-edged sword due to the increased risk of infection.  Anyone who has smelled a hockey bag knows what I'm talking about.  During the interview Gunnar takes us through some of the many setbacks he faced throughout his athletic career.  One of the more serious setbacks came when he contracted mono during the summer between his junior and senior year of high school.  He was sick for two months, lost his job as starting QB, and when he returned, it quickly became apparent that he wasn’t fit to play and still wasn’t well. Gunnar had to miss his entire senior football season to have a shot at playing  hockey in the winter. This was devastating to him at the time, but by exuding positive energy and keeping his sights set on hockey, he ultimately found joy in seeing his friends succeed on the field. Gunnar also talks about a couple other setbacks including coughing up blood during a football practice and two bouts with pneumonia in college, which have since hindered his athletic performance.  He stresses the importance of having a good balance with athletic activity and rest because you can easily run yourself into the ground.  I think this is a great message for all athletes, listen to your body and trust your gut!  Gunnar also talked about the ways he protects his health such as wearing a surgical mask to prevent infections and avoiding situations with poor air quality (ex. second hand smoke).  Hockey is still a huge part of Gunnar's life as both an athlete and coach.  Like most of my hockey guests, I asked about his opinion on fighting in hockey.  Gunnar believes fighting and the physicality of the sport should remain, stating that fear is a part of the game.  These are similar to my thoughts on the sport of football.  However, Gunnar emphasizes the importance of hitting properly.  He says that there is a lot of training for coaches especially in regard to concussions.  During this episode Gunnar talks about how he doesn't agree with USA Hockey's checking ban until kids reach the age of 13 (bantam level).  He feels it is important to teach proper ways to hit and take a hit at a young age and provides an example of an instance when he broke his wrist because he didn't know how to take a hit when he was young. Being an english major at Boston College, the creation of the Gunnar Esiason blog and Making it Matter podcast was a natural transition.  He decided to create this blog to use some of his experiences as an educational platform for people with cystic fibrosis, or their families, looking for some sort of guidance.  Due to concerns of spreading infections, individuals with CF can not interact with one another, so the creation of the blog and podcast with his co-host Julia Rae serves as a platform for them to interact. Their hope is to prove to listeners that kids with CF can grow up to live long, fulfilling and normal lives. The slogan of the podcast is to "Own It." To Gunnar, this means people with CF need to share their stories with the world, become their own advocate and for the CF community so people can identify with them, because there are only about 30,000 patients in the world. WHERE CAN YOU FOLLOW Gunnar esiason? 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