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From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): Breaking news, the best closer in baseball stays in New York, according to Hoff! That's right, the New York Mets sign Devin Williams to a 3-yr/$50M deal. What does this mean for Edwin Diaz? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal dive into a heated recap of their "Perfect Parlay Pick" segment, where the leaderboard has dramatically shifted! BT is riding a scorching 6-0 streak after hitting two straight three-team parlays, catapulting him to 210 points, just behind "Big Hoff" at 215. Sal, however, is protesting his score of 110, arguing that he was "murdered" by the Chiefs, Lions, and Eagles upsets over Thanksgiving weekend and demanding a review of the "Turkey Day Teaser" points. The segment exposes the fierce betting rivalry and the dubious math behind the on-air competition, making every pick a matter of pride and points!

BT & Sal dive into a trio of combustible topics! First, a viral (and fake) image of Juan Soto and Mia Khalifa sparks the question: Would you ever date a porn star? The hosts explore the potential challenges, from confidence issues to differing lifestyles. Next, the segment plunges into a marital "minefield" by asking, "What's the worst part of being married?" BT admits he misses being on his own schedule, while Sal and Hoff lament the need to "pretend to care" about endless stories and unnecessary communication ("Just talk to me like you're sending a text!"). Finally, they pull back from the sarcasm to share the best part of marriage: having a "pit bull" teammate and an unshakeable home base. The conversation briefly touches on a Bryce Harper to the Yankees rumor that Cashman can't seem to kill.

BT & Sal dive into a fiery Yankees Hot Stove debate, starting with the likelihood of Cody Bellinger returning, and then pivot to Kyle Tucker, with Sal arguing that giving him 10 years or $$400$ million is "untenable," calling for a hard stop at eight years. They discuss the Yankees' possible "Superpower Strategy" of trading for an ace like Max Fried or Tarik Skubal to create the best rotation in decades—a move that prioritizes pitching dominance over position player spending.The talk heats up as they preview the Winter Meetings chaos and touch on the persistent (but unlikely) trade rumor of Bryce Harper to the Yankees.Finally, they tackle Three Random Questions, going completely off the rails:Would you date a porn star? (Prompted by the fake Juan Soto/Mia Khalifa social media image)

Breaking news, the best closer in baseball stays in New York, according to Hoff! That's right, the New York Mets sign Devin Williams to a 3-yr/$50M deal. What does this mean for Edwin Diaz? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠ Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YT Comedian/Podcaster Hoff Matthews joins me to sum up our favorite moments about the so-bad-it's-good slasher dark comedy franchise SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT.   Which installment would be so much better if it loosened up on the disturbing backstory?   Is the first sequel still one of the best quotable bad movies of all time?   Are director Brian Yuzna's later entries honestly the best?   All this and theories on if it inspired other OTT comedies!       FOLLOW HOFF MATTHEWS HERE: https://hoffmatthews.com/     MUSIC USED: SNDS 2 OST Soundtrack by Perry Botkin      

The U.S. job market is experiencing what some are calling the “Great Freeze.” Could we see something similar in Canada? Madison Hoff, reporter on Business Insider's economy team, joins Evan to explain what this means and why it's happening.

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): David Stearns did the unthinkable. He traded Brandon Nimmo! Where is Nimmo landing? The Texas Rangers. Who do the Mets get back? Marcus Semien. Evan and Hoff react to what is a blockbuster trade to start the early portion of the offseason! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal kick off the show by breaking down a potentially historic Thanksgiving NFL slate, from the Lions-Packers to the huge Chiefs-Cowboys showdown, while also discussing the accelerating pace of time as you age. The focus shifts to baseball, tearing into the Yankees' potential failure to land a star like Kyle Tucker and the need for a "simple, cost-effective move" to trade for Kwan. The hosts give an update on Rick Pitino's St. John's team after a tough loss, noting the team needs to find its identity. They also react to a Japanese star's fiery quote about wanting to "take down the Dodgers." Finally, producer Hoff joins for the Bald Faced Lie, Bald Faced Truth segment, challenging the hosts with three volatile statements: The Yankees will spend more money adding to the roster than the Mets this offseason. (Lie/Truth) The Rangers will finish with a worse record than the Devils and Islanders at the end of the season. (Lie/Truth) The Knicks will win the NBA Cup this season. (Lie/Truth)

BT & Sal bring the heat in the Bold Faced Lie, Bold Faced Truth segment with Hoff, covering New York's top sports headlines. The hosts clash over these three statements: The Yankees will spend more money adding to the roster than the Mets this offseason. (Sal & BT: LIE; Hoff: TRUTH) The Rangers will finish with a worse record than the Devils and Islanders at the end of the season. (Sal & BT: TRUTH; Hoff: LIE) The Knicks will win the NBA Cup this season. (Sal & BT: LIE) The Knicks debate gets particularly fiery, with both hosts expressing zero faith in the team's ability to win the new NBA Cup or a championship due to the continuous Karl-Anthony Towns drama and defensive deficiencies, contrasting it with a "more buttoned-up" Tom Thibodeau-led team. They also dig into the Yankees' reliance on young, low-salaried players and the Mets' potential for a massive winter splurge.

David Stearns did the unthinkable. He traded Brandon Nimmo! Where is Nimmo landing? The Texas Rangers. Who do the Mets get back? Marcus Semien. Evan and Hoff react to what is a blockbuster trade to start the early portion of the offseason! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠ Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'WFAN Daily' (subscribe here): David Stearns is doing his best to turn the New York Mets into a David Stearns team. Sunday night he traded away fan favorite Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien. Hoff explains why this is a good move! Follow @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the most powerful conversations on Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable., Susan and Kate sit down with Susan's longtime client, Cal Hoff, to share a transformation that's nothing short of extraordinary.From battling alcoholism and metabolic syndrome to reversing kidney damage, dropping 50+ pounds, and getting off medications, Cal's journey shows the power of science, self-awareness, and radical honesty. His story is raw, hopeful, and deeply human.If you or someone you love is struggling with health, habits, or hope, this episode will stay with you.In this episode:• How Cal went from detox to 1,000+ days sober• The genetics behind cravings, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance• Why his lab markers dramatically improved in weeks• How personalized epigenetics reshaped his nutrition, mindset, and energy• The surprising role Diet Coke played in worsening his health• The Guardian health type and why knowing your phenotype matters• The emotional work that restored his confidence, relationships, and daily life• What truly creates a radiant life after decades of struggleAbout our guest, Callen Hoff:Cal is a Guardian to his core — devoted, steady, and shaped by a lifetime of service. From defending classmates as a kid to serving in the National Guard as a Sergeant and squad leader, he has always protected and supported others.Throughout his career in agriculture, Cal championed conservation farming and farmer success. He served as Board Member and Chairman of the Manitoba/ND Zero Tillage Farmers Association and led the North Dakota Dry Pea & Lentil Council, helping expand pulse crops across the region. Farmers still call him for mentorship and guidance.But his greatest challenge was personal. After retiring, alcohol dependency quietly took hold, and his health declined rapidly. In fall 2022, he made the courageous decision to enter treatment and commit fully to recovery.Today, Cal is over three years sober — healthier, more present, and grounded in what matters most. His transformation has restored his energy, deepened his marriage of 46 years to his wife, Julie, and increased the joy he finds with his two grandsons.His journey proves healing is possible at any age — and that change begins the moment we decide we're worth saving.RESOURCES:Show notes + links: healthyawakening.co/2025/11/24/episode95Connect with Susan: healthyawakening.coConnect with Kate: theradiantlifeproject.comPodcast: healthyawakening.co/podcastListening links: healthyawakening.co/linksP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast

Expert Topic: SA Banks Show Resilience Amid Slow Growth and Tight Margins Guest: Kevin Hoff: Banking sector leader, BDO South Africa

It's Week 12, and the "Perfect Parlay" leaderboard is getting Fiery! Leader Hoff is out in front, forcing BT and Sal into desperation mode with their three-teamers. Sal throws a Hail Mary by latching onto the Giants/Lions Over 50.5, takes Cincinnati +6.5 as a home dog, and hammers the 49ers -7 on Monday Night. Hoff, feeling confident, rolls out an All-Dogs four-teamer, including the Jets +13.5 (yes, really!) and the Giants +13. BT focuses on bounce-back teams, laying a big number with the Lions -13 and backing the Chiefs -3.5, while taking the Cowboys +3.5 in a classic NFC East rivalry game. The guys also discuss the high-stakes Turkey Day Teaser that could decide their final standings and their humiliating WWE fate!

BT and Sal unleash a torrent of commentary following former Mets reliever Adam Ottavino's fiery podcast remarks, where he torches Carlos Mendoza, accusing the manager of "pathetic" bullpen usage and questioning if the organization "even care[s]" about pitcher health, leading to a record number of Tommy John surgeries. Ottavino also stirs the pot by calling former teammate Brandon Nimmo "sensitive" regarding clubhouse leadership and media stories. The hosts also tackle Brian Cashman's defense of Trent Grisham using cryptic "underlying information" and debate whether the Mets should trade the declining Nimmo, McNeil, and Senga during the Hot Stove season. Finally, it's time for the "Perfect Parlay" picks for NFL Week 12. Hoff leads the scoring race, prompting a "desperate" Sal to roll out a three-team parlay with the Giants/Lions Over 50.5 and the 49ers -7. Tierney lays a big -13 with the Lions and takes the Cowboys +3.5 as an upset special.

BT & Sal ignite an explosive discussion starting with former Mets reliever Adam Ottavino's shocking podcast remarks, where he accused manager Carlos Mendoza of "pathetic" bullpen usage leading to a surgery crisis and called Brandon Nimmo "sensitive." The focus then shifts to the Giants, as Jaxson Dart is officially ruled out this weekend, forcing a debate on protecting the young QB from "idiotic" play-calling and whether interim coach Mike Kafka is a viable long-term option. On the baseball hot stove, the hosts clash over the Yankees' free agency targets—is Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger the better fit?—and furiously debate a potential trade for Corey Seager, with one host willing to risk the huge contract for his October pedigree and the other calling it a guaranteed "Stanton disaster." Finally, sports betting insider Nick Kostos joins to deliver his NFL Week 12 picks, including the Giants/Lions OVER, before BT, Sal, and Hoff unveil their "Perfect Parlay" bets.

BT & Sal ignite a heated argument with Hoff over a hypothetical Mets trade proposal by Jim Bowden, which sends four top prospects (Tong, Sproat, Williams, Mauricio) to Detroit for one year of Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. BT is "in a heartbeat" for the trade, arguing they must be aggressive to land a frontline ace. Hoff slams it as "irresponsible", insisting they absolutely cannot trade that "butt load of prospects" without a guaranteed contract extension, comparing the high cost to the Yankees' "bunch of nothing" price for Juan Soto. The debate centers on risk: the Mets' willingness to gamble on an extension versus the risk of being "stupid" and losing their best young talent for a one-year rental. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal ignite a heated argument with Hoff over a hypothetical Mets trade proposal by Jim Bowden, which sends four top prospects (Tong, Sproat, Williams, Mauricio) to Detroit for one year of Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. BT is "in a heartbeat" for the trade, arguing they must be aggressive to land a frontline ace. Hoff slams it as "irresponsible", insisting they absolutely cannot trade that "butt load of prospects" without a guaranteed contract extension, comparing the high cost to the Yankees' "bunch of nothing" price for Juan Soto. The debate centers on risk: the Mets' willingness to gamble on an extension versus the risk of being "stupid" and losing their best young talent for a one-year rental.

From 'WFAN Daily' (subscribe here): Everyone is upset at the Yankees, Brian Cashman and Trent Grisham for signing the qualifying offer to return for the 2026 season. Hoff explains why this is not a Trent Grisham issue! Follow @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal dive into a hypothetical (but fiery!) discussion about Pete Alonso wearing a Yankees uniform. While acknowledging reports that the Yankees have no interest in the Polar Bear, Sal argues that a move for Alonso would be a smart piece of a necessary "restructuring" for the Yankees—specifically, by trading Giancarlo Stanton and replacing his power and DH slot with an everyday first baseman and DH option in Pete. The conversation gets personal as they debate the emotional fallout for Mets fans if their franchise slugger jumped to the hated Yankees. Sal asserts that his hatred for the Yankees would "usurp" any affection for Pete, but Hoff and Sal debate where Mets fans would draw the line. The segment also touches on the frustrating lack of development and hype surrounding Yankees prospects like Jasson Dominguez and Mets prospect Carson Benge.

BT and Sal dive into the fiery reaction from Giants star Cam Skattebo, who clapped back at critics for judging his WWE attendance while injured. They debate the issue of professional decorum, weighing Cam's star power against the lack of self-awareness shown by fellow Giant Abdul Carter. The conversation shifts to the NFL Week 12 slate, where the hosts discuss "Parlay Perfection" strategy, revealing their early leans on the Chiefs-Colts and Cowboys-Eagles games as the pressure mounts on BT to close the gap on Hoff. Finally, they tackle the "Call of the Day" and several callers who pile on Brian Cashman, slamming the Yankees' "stale" vision, bad signings, and failed player development.

BT & Sal put producer Hoff in the hot seat for a fiery round of "Bald Faced Lie, Bald Faced Truth!" The trio debates three scorching hot takes: Whether David Stearns will use a baseball version of AI to construct the 2026 Mets roster. If Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick was justified in attacking Mason Appleton for shooting the puck after the final horn, a move Quick viewed as disrespectful to hockey's "unwritten rules." The shocking bet that the Nets will win less than ten games—a take Tierney is quick to endorse due to his deep disinterest in the team. The segment also features a major Pete Alonso update from an industry source, who claims a return to the Mets is "very unlikely," given Stearns' low-ball max offer of a "two plus one at around thirty" million dollars, and speculation that the Angels will be the "stupid team" to overpay for the slugger. Finally, Sal celebrates a win after his complaints earned him an invite to Alex Rodriguez's exclusive Christmas party!

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With Hoff holding a commanding lead in the Perfect Parlay Picks contest, Sal (90 points) and BT (50 points) declare a "Hail Mary" strategy, throwing out the conservative picks to go all-in on four-team parlays for Week 11. BT, embracing the "go route," backs hot teams like the Chargers (-2.5) and Ravens (-7.5), while also taking the Bears (+2.5). Sal, down by a few touchdowns, unleashes his own four-team bomb, predicting big Bills (-5.5) and 49ers (-2.5) wins, alongside bold underdog picks for the Lions (+2.5) on Sunday Night Football and his Broncos (+3.5) over the Chiefs! The segment concludes with a debate over whether Hoff, the current leader, is being "sloppy" by not taking a more conservative approach.

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1, with that fateful visit Saikat took to The Mission. He and friends worked a lot, but didn't have a lot of money (sound familiar?). To learn The City and have some fun, they signed up for as many walking tours as they could find. After a few months living in Park Merced, Saikat relocated to The Mission—16th and Hoff, specifically. Esta Noche was nearby, and it's where he saw his first drag show. A buddy worked with Saikat to build a web wireframing tool (think the basics of web design, the skeleton of sites, so to speak). They knew some other folks in tech, naturally, and met the people who were launching Stripe, an e-payments then in startup mode. Stripe eventually hired Saikat and his friend. Saikat was the fledgling company's second engineer. He started to see tech as a force for social good, but that didn't really jell well with the work he did for Stripe. And so he quit a couple years in. The woman he was dating at the time (whom he later married) still lived in New York, and Saikat visited as often as he could. He didn't yet consider himself political, but he was thinking about issues, specifically income inequality, poverty, and climate change. In early 2015, Bernie Sanders announced his run for president in the 2016 election. Saikat hadn't heard of Sanders at that point, but he was addressing those very issues that had become important to Saikat. He signed up to be a Bernie volunteer and started on a sub-Reddit called "Coders for Sanders." But Saikat wanted "in" in. And so he got in touch with someone working on the campaign. That someone was Zack Exley, whose political biography runs deep. Exley's job with the Sanders campaign at the time Saikat got in touch was to organize all the volunteers wanting to work for Bernie but who didn't live in the first four primary states (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina). That effort needed tech solutions, which Saikat brought. But they weren't hiring technologists at the time. Still, Exley "snuck" him on as an organizer. He expected the experience not to be a big deal. He'd work for about a year, maybe learn a thing or two. But the Bernie 2016 campaign had other ideas. "We were on the brink of actually doing these big, structural changes," he says of his time on the campaign. Coming out of that experience, he and other organizers decided to take what they had learned and start applying it to folks running for Congress, starting with the 2018 midterms. Initially, they called their effort "Brand-New Congress," and the goal was to recruit 400 people nationwide to run for office. They fell far short of that ambition, managing to get around a dozen folks to run. They wanted people from all walks of life, not just lawyers, which Congress was and is made up of primarily. And they got that, just not on the scale they had hoped. The group became Justice Democrats, which is still in existence today. They didn't have the money to spend heavily on most of their candidates, so they went all-in on someone named Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez out of The Bronx. Her brother had nominated her as part of Brand-New Congress, and Saikat had gotten to know her through the process. He saw early on what a powerful candidate she was. He moved to NYC to help run AOC's first bid for Congress as a co-campaign manager. She won, of course, and Saikat had a front-row seat for AOC's ascendancy to the national stage. He says she was her authentic self through it all. Saikat helped start a think tank coming out of the Sanders campaign as well, developing many policy positions and ideas, among them what came to be known as the Green New Deal. It was a policy platform as much as anything else. It called for a renewed and very much intensified effort to combat climate change while also creating and upgrading infrastructure. They approached every candidate running for president in 2020 asking them to sign on to a Green New Deal pledge. They all eventually did. (Biden's "Build Back Better" platform was essentially a version of the Green New Deal.) Around this same time, Saikat had signed on to be AOC's chief of staff. But Ocasio-Cortez wanted him to be her insider-type guy (I bring up Veep because, well, duh), and Saikat politely refused. He offered to help her staff up and get good people in place instead. By April 2019, having got the Green New Deal launched, so to speak, he let her know that he'd be leaving that summer, around the time his daughter was expected. That September, Saikat moved back to San Francisco. One of the first things he did was rejoin think tanks and work on filling out gaps in the Green New Deal. The pandemic hit and he dug his heels in on policy. By the time the 2024 election approached, they were ready to hand something to Kamala Harris if she were to win. Obviously, that didn't happen. He believed those who warned that a Trump victory had bad implications for democracy. But then he watched his own rep in DC, Nancy Pelosi, shrug the 2024 loss off in a "You win some, you lose some" way. He launched his campaign for that seat in Congress "by tweet" in February 2025. Turning from the national to the local, I ask Saikat what San Francisco issues are top of mind for him. He starts with the idea of meeting with and listening to San Franciscans, his would-be constituents: town halls, office hours, mass Zoom meetings … he's already doing a lot of that work. Saikat believes that to begin to effectively address issues at the local level—ICE kidnappings, healthcare, housing, transit—big changes are needed nationally. The California primary election takes place on June 2, 2026. The candidates who come in first and second place in that election will go on to compete in the Midterm election next November. To learn more and get involved, head to Saikat's website—saikat.us. Follow the campaign on Instagram and Threads.

BT, Sal, and Hoff unleash "Bald-Faced Lie, Bald-Faced Truth," testing the hottest takes in New York sports and beyond! The trio goes head-to-head on the Mets' looming free agency: Will Edwin Diaz be back in 2026, or will the Dodgers steal him? They clash over baseball insider Jeff Passan's predictions, debating if Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger could be teammates and if the Yankees can afford to lose Bellinger. Finally, a fiery NFL/NHL crossover question: will the Rangers' home win total in November surpass the combined home wins of the Jets and Giants? The segment closes with a serious discussion about the influence of John Mara's health and family loyalty on the Giants' front office decisions.

This week's show has some of the biggest laughs we've had in months! It was so much fun to record. Jonathan teams up with David Scanland against the duo of Adam Fried and Sam Mitchell. Zahkia is hosting! Enjoy!

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees. 6 - Must listen. Dunc’s dad. https://bit.ly/4hN7dQm 9 - Great advice for terrible people. 12 - Am I a narcissist? 16 - Joel Madden & Johnny Stevens chat. 20 - Bit of good news. 23 - Explaining to adults. 27 - Must watch. Hoff-roading https://bit.ly/4nIsThV 30 - Kiwis v Samoa highlights. 33 - Must listen. The marble theory. https://bit.ly/4oA5qAW 37 - Grammy award nominees. 39 - Late mail. 43 - Last drinks.

Yes! He is... but is any of his points valid? Hoff gives his plan A for the Mets offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal bring in Hoff to dissect the growing anxiety around Pete Alonso's contract situation, which they argue is becoming a massive distraction that "handcuffs" the Mets' entire offseason. The hosts rail against Scott Boras's perceived playbook, which they believe involves holding out Alonso to maintain leverage, even potentially blocking other Boras clients like Cody Bellinger from signing with the Mets. Sal pushes the Mets to "rewrite the rules" and set a hard deadline, demanding they either sign Alonso or move on quickly to "blow the whole thing up" and execute a smart, aggressive rebuild focused on pitching and reconfiguring the defense. The core question: Can the Mets navigate this drama and make the smart business decisions necessary to finally fix their flawed infrastructure?

Lots of eyes will be on Mizzou's true freshman quarterback as they face #3 Texas A&M on Saturday. Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joined the Big Show on Thursday to preview the matchup, and how big this game feels for Mizzou football's future.

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BT & Sal torch the Giants' inaction at the trade deadline, arguing that Joe Shane and Brian Daboll should both be fired, and that the failure to move players like Evan Neal and Jalen Hyatt is a sign of a failing regime. The hosts contrast this with the Jets' bold, clear direction under GM Muji, celebrating the assets gained and the mitigation of risk for their future quarterback. They spark a heated debate over whether a franchise QB (Jackson Dart) is more valuable than the right GM/Head Coach structure. Later, the conversation explodes into the Sydney Sweeney Hall Pass debate, as Hoff floats the idea of making her his hall pass, leading Sal to reveal his own A-list hall pass list, where Jessica Alba trumps Sweeney, along with the "cuddle and Netflix" clause. Finally, the segment concludes with Three Random Questions: Do you need to leave a tip at a smoothie place? Would you ever clone a pet? Are you obligated to return serve when someone unexpectedly pays the entire dinner bill?

BT & Sal invite Hoff into the ring for another explosive round of Bald-Faced Lie, Bald-Faced Truth! The trio clashes over the trade deadline as they put three fiery statements to the test. They debate whether the Jets should trade Breece Hall for massive draft capital and if the Giants' "worthless" assets will see them stand pat. Then, the focus shifts to baseball, where they argue if Pete Alonso is worthy of a single MVP vote for the 2025 season. Finally, they rank the hot seats of NYC's coaches, asking: Does Aaron Boone have the safest seat of all head coaches/managers in New York sports? The statements debated are: Jets and Giants will make a total of zero trades by today's deadline. Pete Alonso will get at least one MVP vote for this 2025 season. Aaron Boone has the safest seat of all head coaches/managers in New York sports.

BT & Sal dive into the Giants' coaching crisis, arguing that keeping the Joe Shane-Brian Daboll tandem is an "abject failure" and the worst move they could make. The fiery debate shifts to why the Giants need to "do whatever they can to go get Belichick," despite the risks, and why his resume makes him a better gamble than anyone else. The conversation pivots to a messy start to the Mets' offseason, ranting about Frankie Montas opting into his $17 million contract while injured (a "stupid contract" by Stearns) and celebrating the decline of Drew Smith's option. Finally, Hoff joins for Bald-Faced Lie, Bald-Faced Truth, tackling: Bald-Faced Lie/Truth: Jets and Giants will make a total of zero trades by today's deadline. (Sal: Truth; BT: Lie) Bald-Faced Lie/Truth: Pete Alonso will get at least one MVP vote for this 2025 season. (Sal: Lie; BT: Truth) Bald-Faced Lie/Truth: Aaron Boone has the safest seat of all head coaches/managers in New York sports. (Sal: Truth; BT: Lie)

BT and Sal get into a hilarious, fiery fight over the handling of pizza in the studio. They call out their producer, Hoff, for grabbing slices late and failing to announce the food to the hosts. The heat intensifies as they grill BT for being "The Nibbler," who only eats the cheese and wastes the crust, with Sal arguing that this selfish habit is why Hoff denied him a slice! The conversation briefly pivots to basketball, where they debut "Bad News Brown" as a new nickname for the Knicks coach and continue their heated debate on whether Carmelo Anthony's number belongs in the MSG rafters (and why Bernard King's does).

BT & Sal go off the rails following Carl Banks' scathing criticism of Dexter Lawrence, questioning if the $60M man is hurt or just "lazy" after getting paid. The guys debate if Banks was right to publicly rip a Giants star. Then, the discussion shifts to the Mets' coaching turnover, as Antoan Richardson moves on—is the loss of the "best first base coach in baseball" a sign of deeper trouble? Finally, the segment ends with a round of Bald-Faced Lie, Bald-Faced Truth featuring Hoff, addressing three fiery claims: The Knicks will have five players finish in the top 20 with minutes played again this season. (Knicks Minutes) Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will both be returning to the Phillies next season. (Phillies' Future) The Rangers will find a way to trade Panarin and/or Mika Zibanejad. (Ranger Rebuild)

BT & Sal discuss the surprising reaction to their interview with actress Sydney Sweeney, noting the massive text frenzy from listeners but also the severe lack of enthusiasm from their wives. Sal's wife gave his exciting news a simple "thumbs-up" tag—a sign of ultimate indifference—while Hoff's wife was disappointed they didn't get more "controversial" and ask about her jeans commercial. Sal defends their decision not to turn the spot into a "perv spot" or get political, arguing they stuck to the movie with the short 11-minute window, though Donnie Baseball remains the most elusive guest. The conversation shifts to a caller's theory about why the Yankees fail to sign top Japanese talent, suggesting they miss a key "Pacific Rim operations" liaison, tying into the Ohtani/Dodgers effect.

BT & Sal dive into the latest Giants drama, dissecting Carl Banks' surprisingly direct and fiery critique of Dexter Lawrence's flagging performance, and question if the verbal shots are a desperate attempt at motivation. They also analyze reports surrounding a potential Kayvon Thibodeaux trade, asking if the Giants should commit long-term to the defensive end given the unit's underperformance. Plus, the guys recap the "Perfect Parlay" segment, where Hoff holds the lead despite a bad week and Sal laments getting burned by a Jets comeback. John Minko stops by for the "Call of the Day" and a funny-but-sad story about his final day at The Fan. The show closes with a passionate debate on a potential new baseball rule limiting intentional walks, debating if the need for entertainment outweighs pure strategy (and whether it's even enforceable).

BT & Sal dive into the latest round of "Bald Face Lie, Bald Face Truth" with Hoff, delivering scorching takes on New York sports and beyond. The three bold statements under the microscope are: Just like last year, the Knicks will have five guys finish in the top twenty with minutes played. (BT says Truth, Sal says Lie, arguing the Hot Hand will be ridden, but overall minutes will recalibrate.) Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will both be returning to the Phillies next season. (Sal says Truth, refusing to believe Philly lets Schwarber walk; BT says Lie, predicting Schwarber is gone over a rich contract and Bregman-to-Mets discussion.) The Rangers will find a way to trade Panarin and/or Mika Zibanejad. (Both say Truth, citing the team's "disgusting" start and Sal's theory that new coach Sullivan was hired to make the star duo uncomfortable enough to leave.)

It's PARLAY PANIC on the show as Hoff rides a 4-0 Week 7 hit to take a massive lead on the leaderboard! BT admits he's "overthinking" and "a wreck," rolling out three huge favorites: Pats -7.5, a monster Colts -14.5 over the Titans, and Cincy -6.5 over the Jets. Sal fires back with a two-team "chip away" parlay, hinging his season on the Broncos -3.5 and taking a stand with the Titans +14.5 against the suddenly "beloved" Colts. Hoff confidently returns to the well with another four-teamer, including his winning Cincy pick. The guys also lock in their straight-up predictions for the Jets and Giants games, all chasing the champ!

BT & Sal kick off the "Call of the Day" with a fiery segment focused on Hoff's "Perfect Parlay" NFL picks! After a listener calls in to complain that Hoff spoke too fast, demanding a full recap, the crew grills Hoff on his process and his overall standing. They dissect his 14-12 record (plus a recent 4-0 week) and argue over whether his "five-point throwaways" on the Jets and Giants are killing his score. The hosts demand accountability for the rapid-fire picks and stress the need to clean up the segment for the listeners.

BT & Sal kick off the segment with a fiery update on the $300,000 in NFL fines levied against the Giants organization and Brian Daboll (a whopping $100K personally!) for violating the concussion protocol, with fullback Cam Skattebo also tagged for $15K. The main event is the BT N Sal's Perfect Parlay Picks for NFL Week 8, where the hosts and Hoff—the current leader—make their against-the-spread selections. Hoff defends his 150-point lead with a four-team parlay, while Sal chips away with a two-team bet featuring the Broncos -3.5 and the Titans +14.5. BT—desperate to snap his "ice-cold" streak—rolls with a big-favorites parlay, laying huge numbers with the Pats -7.5 and Colts -14.5. The segment culminates with the Live Call of the Day from a listener demanding that Hoff quickly repeat his winning picks for them to write down! The hosts wrap up by making their straight-up predictions for the Jets and Giants games.

BT & Sal torch the airwaves, demanding the Giants break their 12-year losing streak in Philadelphia to save their season—and possibly Brian Daboll's job after his $100K concussion fine. The firestorm continues with an explosive critique of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, arguing his credibility is "CRASHING" following a reported Terry Rozier cover-up of irregular betting activity. They blast Jets coach Aaron Glenn for his bizarre QB "stonewall" and debate the true value of Sauce Gardner—is he overrated? Finally, the crew locks in their Perfect Parlay Picks for NFL Week 8, with Hoff defending his huge lead as BT attempts a desperate comeback with big favorites.

Hoff says the Giants have a chance to win every time they step on the field, which is something we haven't been able to say in recent years.

The distribution of asset price returns is a subject of much study in the literature of empirical finance. We know, of course, that equity returns are left-tailed, subject to the occasional violent plunge. But other asset classes are different, and in this context it was a pleasure to welcome Ben Hoff, Global Head of Commodity Strategy at Société Générale, to the Alpha Exchange. Ben describes commodities as a dual system — one that exists both physically and financially. This duality means real-world frictions such as storage, transport, and substitution shape risk and return in ways financial models often miss. Unlike equities, where the volatility risk premium (VRP) is structural and macro-driven — investors chronically overpay for protection against crashes — the commodity VRP is episodic and micro-driven, emerging only when the physical system's natural buffers are overwhelmed. Ben likens the commodity ecosystem to a CDO structure of risk absorption. The first-loss tranche is “optionality in time,” where storage smooths shocks by shifting supply forward. The mezzanine tranche cures through space and form, rerouting flows across geographies or substituting between products. Only when those defenses are depleted does the equity tranche — financial volatility — take over. This hierarchy explains why volatility in commodities is less persistent but often more explosive when it surfaces. We also explore how the financialization of commodities — benchmark indices, systematic flows, and vol strategies — has created visible “signatures” in pricing, yet the underlying markets remain driven by physical constraints and optionality. Ben's takeaway: commodities are inherently antifragile, making their risk premia complex, localized, and highly path dependent. I hope you enjoy this episode of the Alpha Exchange, my conversation with Ben Hoff.

Rami Lavi is in for Hoff, and he's got some burning sports takes in the latest edition of 'Bald Face Truth, Bald Face Lie'.

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From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): It's time for the end of the year 2025 Player grades. Evan and Hoff go through position players on this episode of Rico Brogna and put together grades. Do you think they're being fair? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices