Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Benigno

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid illustrates a buzzing New York City last night as Knicks fans rejoiced in bars, bodegas, watch parties, city streets, and their own living rooms across the five boroughs after the team's stunning comeback to win Game 4 — with the NBA championship now just one victory away. The Knicks stormed back in the second half in the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history to steal Game 4 at Madison Square Garden with a 107-106 win and take a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs. In other news of the day, Madison Square Garden canceled a planned Knicks watch party outside the arena hours before Game 4 as owner James Dolan unloaded on Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a fake fan of the team - making the shocking announcement ahead of the Knicks' showdown with the San Antonio Spurs after MSG blasted city government for its decision to set up a security zone around the venue for the event, the biggest World Cup tournament in history has arrived in North America and soccer fans across the globe are buzzing with excitement for the opening matches and star-studded ceremonies today and tomorrow, and President Donald Trump this morning escalated his threats against Iran - announcing that the U.S. intends to strike the country tonight and take control of Kharg Island - a strip of land home to Iran's most important oil facility. Bill O'Reilly, Craig Carton, Joe Benigno, Katie Pavlich & Rich Lowry join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports radio personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to offer his die-hard reaction to last night's improbable if not impossible Game 4 comeback victory for the Knicks in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the latest Aaron Judge injury concerns and debate what Yankees fans should expect while their superstar is out. The conversation turns into a bigger look at whether this year's roster is better built to survive without Judge than past Yankees teams that collapsed when he was sidelined. The guys also hit on the Mets' series against the Padres, Carlos Mendoza's job security, Sonny Gray's return to Yankee Stadium, and the way Knicks mania has completely taken over New York sports. Plus, Evan gets called out for not taking Joe Benigno to an NBA Finals game, leading to a hilarious debate about friendship, loyalty, and Knicks tickets.

Tiki and Evan weigh the impact of Aaron Judge's rib injury while analyzing the Yankees' depth and comparing it to past seasons. The conversation turns to Sonny Gray's return to the Bronx in a Red Sox uniform and a debate over whether Evan should have offered his Knicks season tickets to Joe Benigno. Predictions for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs wrap up the discussion. 01:50 - Judge Injury Timeline 06:24 - Yankees Depth Analysis 09:11 - Sonny Gray Returns 15:31 - Benigno Ticket Controversy 22:21 - Judge Injury History 25:16 - Idiots With Idioms 33:58 - Calling Out Steve Cohen 41:06 - NBA Finals Predictions

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to offer his reaction to the Knicks winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night against the Spurs in San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid ponders why exactly New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani need to slap the "inshallah" tagline on the end of his New York Knicks NBA Finals prediction on Hot 97. In other news of the day, the Knicks' winning streak lives on and they struck first in the NBA Finals with a 105-95 in Game 1 of the finals last night, the House of Representatives yesterday adopted a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's Iran war powers by a vote of 215-208 --delivering a major rebuke to the administration's handling of the three-month-old conflict for the first time, President Trump attacked CNN's Kaitlan Collins - accusing her of having “hatred in her eyes" while he took questions from reporters in the Oval Office, and President Trump acknowledged calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon - while the ‌U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran. Bill O'Reilly, Brilyn Hollyhand, Joe Benigno, Miranda Devine, Peter King & Suzanne Miller join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to offer his reaction to his beloved New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps his New York Knicks routing the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 last night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. In other news of the day, a deal between the United States and Iran is taking shape but Iran says obstacles remain as missiles continue to fly, New York Giants star quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump before his speech in Suffern on Friday - and teammate Abdul Carter took issue with it, and Federal agents fired pepper balls at protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark following days of unrest outside the privately run immigration detention center. Andrew Giuliani, Bo Dietl, Brooke Goldstein, Joe Benigno, Michael Rapaport & Mike Lawler join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sid and Friends in the Morning delivered a fast-moving mix of New York sports passion, political firepower, and entertainment news, headlined by Joe Benigno's emphatic support for “Mayor Sid” while declaring the Knicks are on a historic championship path following a massive playoff win, with both Benigno and Sid praising the roster's depth, leadership, and title potential. Congressman Mike Lawler added a sharp political lens, celebrating Thomas Massie's primary defeat, defending President Trump's foreign policy agenda, and previewing a high-profile Trump visit to Rockland County focused on taxes, immigration, and public safety. Former Congressman Peter King reinforced themes of GOP momentum and “MAGA strength,” backing Lara Trump as a rising political force, defending the U.S.–Israel alliance, and weighing in on New York City's political landscape, including criticism of Zohran Mamdani and praise for Bruce Blakeman. Lara Trump herself joined the show to defend President Trump's Iran and global strategy, address conservative infighting, and reflect on the renewed political energy around the Trump movement while acknowledging ongoing speculation about future public service. The program also featured William DeMeo, who detailed plans for Season 3 of Gravesend, including a split-season release and fan screening events, while sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the Brooklyn-based series' expanding cast and growing cultural footprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid expands on the theme of not giving up hope, both when it comes to listeners' personal lives and the current state of our great nation in America. In news of the day, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has left the intensive care unit - his spokesperson said - after being hospitalized with pneumonia, Barack Obama has taken a swipe at President Trump by listing several of his overreaches without ever naming him in an interview with late night television host Stephen Colbert, and there will be no Triple Crown winner in horse racing this year after Cherie DeVaux & the team for Golden Tempo announced less than a week after the horse won the Kentucky Derby in a stunning upset that it will not race at the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16 in Laurel, Maryland. Bill O'Reilly, Brilyn Hollyhand, Joe Benigno, Lee Harris & Stephen A. Smith join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to talk about the Knicks' chances of reaching the NBA Finals this postseason, before he expands on the other top sports headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to discuss the Mets' woes, before he dives into a first round playoff series analysis of the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps King Charles & Queen Camilla's day spent yesterday in New York City, where New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani engaged in a formal engagement with the King that only lasted a few moments. In other news of the day, the United States Department of Justice is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Garden State, a new Netflix documentary entitled Hulk Hogan: Real American features the final interviews and life story of the late wrestling icon - Terry Bollea - who died in July 2025 at age 71 - with the series covering his meteoric rise and major controversies, and former FBI Director James Comey turned himself in yesterday after he was indicted and charged with threatening the life of President Trump last year. Bill O'Reilly, Dana Perino, Joe Benigno, Jonathan Karanek & Rob Shuter join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to discuss their 11-game losing streak since Mr. Met hugged Mayor Zohran Mamdani, before he delves into the Knicks' first round playoff matchup against the Atlanta Hawks and the NFL Draft coming up this Thursday from Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid discusses the New York Mets' 11-game losing streak, all thanks to him and the curse he put on the team after Mr. Met was seen NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Citi Field. In other news of the day, the Mayor appeared with Kristen Welker on Meet The Press over the weekend, the Mayor and former President Barack Obama met for the first time in New York City on Saturday -- a high-profile sit-down that took place at a time Mamdani is trying to maintain a working relationship with the more mercurial current commander in chief, President Trump dismissed Iran's claims that it will not participate in the latest round of peace negotiations in Pakistan -- saying he'd be willing to meet with senior Iranian leaders if a breakthrough is reached, and he Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence on Saturday in a deal with the Bengals, ending the first offseason drama in the John Harbaugh era after the defensive star had requested to be dealt after he and the Giants couldn't come to an agreement on a reworked contract. Alex Zdan, Anthony D'Esposito, Arthur Aidala, Joe Benigno, John Catsimatidis & Vickie Paladino join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to touch upon Sid's transition from being a Mets fan to a Yankees fan, before he expands on the other top sports headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details the sexual assault allegations against and the subsequent resignation of Congressman Eric Swalwell, also formerly in the running for Governor of California, highlighting how the former Congressman's main concern now should be staying out of prison. In other news of the day, New Yorkers react to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first implementation of a city-run grocery store, President Trump backtracks on his blasphemous mistake yesterday on social media, and the President's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz goes into effect. Bo Dietl, Brilyn Hollyhand, Clay Travis, Gregg Jarrett, Joe Benigno & Ron Johnson join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We critique a terrible Joe Benigno impersonator on Cameo. Boomer suggests Gio start doing his own impressions for the site, leading into a look at Dave Sims Cameo examples. Jerry's final update begins with Gio receiving thanks from former co-workers for his Brandon Tierney comments and an update on Pete Hoffman's hospital visit. After a Moment of the Day featuring more Dave Sims, we celebrate the final night without 7pm baseball and discuss Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks' resurgence.

We gear up for Opening Day with Yankees rotation newsbefore scouting Jets quarterbacks and analyzing the Raiders' roster and Jets' win totals. Nick Swisher joins to discuss coaching and the Yankees, followed by tournament frustrations and Ben Rice's endorsement deal. Finally, we critique a Joe Benigno impression, ponder Dave Sims' Cameos, and celebrate the end of evenings without baseball alongside Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks' resurgence.

Joe Benigno was confused by a caller who talked about ‘the herd' and ‘free thinkers'. Jerry played a clip of an odd noise/laugh Boomer had earlier in the show. The Knicks had no problems with the Wizards at MSG.

Boomer discusses "ghost plates" and counterfeit goods on Canal Street. Jerry's final update features Dylan Darling's game-winner for St. John's and Rick Pitino's breakdown of the play. We recap Joe Benigno's confusion over a "free thinkers" caller and a clip of Boomer's odd laugh, followed by the Knicks' win over the Wizards. The show concludes with a look ahead to the MLB season and Mets opener weather, a tribute to the late Chuck Norris, and Sal Licata's spring training encounter with Jerry Seinfeld.

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers Mayor Mamdani signing an executive order creating New York City's first Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by attorney Taylor Brown, the first out trans woman to lead a city office, focusing on anti-discrimination efforts and responses to federal rollbacks including NYU Langone ending trans youth treatment. Sid also reports on the partial government shutdown causing TSA agents to miss paychecks, leading to resignations, absences, and long airport lines, with DHS blaming Democrats. Next, Rosenberg expands on the third week of war with Iran, efforts to evacuate Americans via El Al recovery flights from Tel Aviv to New York, fighting over the Strait of Hormuz, and additional U.S. troops deploying. In addition, Sid touches upon a NYC march supporting Iranians, commentary alleging CIA-lawful surveillance revealed Tucker Carlson's texts with an Iran target, and St. John's winning the Big East Tournament and discussing its NCAA bracket placement. Bob Holden, Joe Benigno, John Catsimatidis, Ron Johnson & Speedy Claxton join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to talk about WFAN “heydays,” before focusing on college basketball, arguing St. John's was “screwed” with a 5-seed sent to San Diego while UConn, which St. John's beat twice including by 20, got a 2-seed; he attributes it to the committee disliking Rick Pitino due to past NCAA issues. Benigno says St. John's must reach the Sweet 16 after winning 19 of 20 and believes they could make a Final Four, while predicting a No. 1 seed likely wins the tournament and highlighting Iowa State as a strong team. He also discusses the Knicks' playoff-focused outlook after a close win over a short-handed Warriors, critiques college sports realignment, and recaps Team USA's 2–1 WBC win over the Dominican Republic featuring key defense, relief pitching, and late strikeouts of Soto and Machado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno calls in to talk all things sports with Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid speaks on Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosting an Iftar service at City Hall to break the fast for Ramadan, followed by a report on NYC Comptroller Mark Levine testifying at the first City Council budget hearing that the city lost 38,000 private-sector jobs and faces a projected $7.3 billion two-year budget gap; he opposes raising property taxes, supports changing the state local-aid formula, and is cautious about taxing millionaires and corporations, while City Hall says the budget director will testify later because he is fasting for Ramadan. Sid then criticizes CNN's framing and on-air wording about the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion last weekend, before he mocks the women of The View for claiming that the Iran war was launched by President Trump to distract from other stories such as “Savannah Guthrie” and the Epstein files. Andrew Giuliani, Arthur Aidala, Bill O'Reilly, Caroline Glick, Darrin Porcher & Joe Benigno join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Oh The Pain Podcast with Joe Benigno – Episode 428A little bit of everything this week — the Knicks, the Jets, and the latest from the college sports world. Classic New York sports talk with Joe Benigno on Oh The Pain Podcast.#OhThePainPodcast #JoeBenigno #Knicks #NewYorkKnicks #Jets #NYJets #NYsports #SportsTalk #CollegeSports #BasketballTalk #FootballTalk #NYSportsPodcast #SportsPodcast #KnicksNation #TakeFlight #NewYorkSports

As Pete Alonso flexes his power at Orioles spring training, Boomer & Gio wonder if any regret from the Mets will start to sink in. Plus, Evan & Tiki react to comments from Daryl Strawberry who says Alonso will be the one who regrets leaving New York (12:04); Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Mets choosing Freddy Peralta over Nolan McLean to start Opening Day (30:42); a caller asks Evan about Joe Benigno's anger toward the Mets (54:43)

As Pete Alonso flexes his power at Orioles spring training, Boomer & Gio wonder if any regret from the Mets will start to sink in. Plus, Evan & Tiki react to comments from Daryl Strawberry who says Alonso will be the one who regrets leaving New York (12:04); Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Mets choosing Freddy Peralta over Nolan McLean to start Opening Day (30:42); a caller asks Evan about Joe Benigno's anger toward the Mets (54:43)

Joe says the U.S. winning gold is the best hockey game he's seen since the Rangers' Stanley Cup in 1994.

As Pete Alonso flexes his power at Orioles spring training, Boomer & Gio wonder if any regret from the Mets will start to sink in. Plus, Evan & Tiki react to comments from Daryl Strawberry who says Alonso will be the one who regrets leaving New York (12:04); Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Mets choosing Freddy Peralta over Nolan McLean to start Opening Day (30:42); a caller asks Evan about Joe Benigno's anger toward the Mets (54:43)

A listener request unlocks one of the most painful (and unforgettable) moments in New York sports radio history. Evan and Tiki rewind to November 2, 2015, when a brutal trifecta of losses rocked the city: the Mets falling in the World Series, the Giants losing to the Saints, and the Jets getting torched by the Raiders. Producer Dov Kramer stitched those defeats together with U2's “Sunday Bloody Sunday” to create a haunting open… and Joe Benigno absolutely LOST IT on air. Relive the raw frustration, the dark humor, the instant classic radio meltdown, and the wounds that still haven't fully healed for Mets, Giants, and Jets fans. Plus, the guys react to the fallout, revisit the chaos of that weekend, and debate whether painful memories like this are part of what makes being a New York fan unforgettable. A true Fan Flashback packed with misery, nostalgia, and legendary radio moments.

C-Lo is in with sounds of All-Star Weekend. There was a weird fight on socials between Darren Rovell & Stefan Bondy for some reason. Plus, Joe Benigno is pretty into the Olympics especially ice dancing. The Olympics runs out of an important product. Plus, Rutgers beats Maryland (with Jerry on the call).

With Boomer out, Gio and Jerry lead with Kevin Durant burner account rumors, an odd Michael Jordan video, the Rovell-Bondy Twitter fight. Also, Joe Benigno's interest in Olympic ice dancing, Obama's alien claims, complete with Jerry's fear of being “devoured,” We touch on the auction of Tom Seaver's World Series ring. The show highlights John Harbaugh's new lead role with the Giants, MLB updates on Juan Soto and a looming work stoppage. Plus, Knicks called best in the east, and lots of college basketball wins and mayhem.

Boomer is out; Gio & Jerry lead with Kevin Durant burner account rumors; real or not. They discuss the odd Michael Jordan video from the Daytona 500. C-Lo updates with NBA All-Star sounds and the Rovell-Bondy X fight. Joe Benigno talks Olympic ice dancing, Jerry Recco calls Rutgers beating Maryland, and a caller reacts to the Jordan clip.

Brian Windhorst hears East teams calling the Knicks the conference's best. Gio lists his five favorite NBA players by position. C-Lo's final update notes John Harbaugh's wife is a Nets fan, followed by Jerry Recco on the Rutgers win. Doug Gottlieb goes off at a press conference, St. John's and Providence brawl, and Gerrit Cole hits the bullpen mound. After the Moment of the Day on Joe Benigno's ice dancing obsession, the show closes with snow-covered cars, sleep cycles, and valuable sports cards.

Pete Hoffman got pranked by Craig Carton yesterday who had his friend call in as former Mets catcher Todd Hundley. Gio loves working with gullible people like Joe Benigno and Brian Jones.

Boomer and Jerry clash over whether the Mets are actually improved. Jerry's got a Knicks' statement win in Boston, more Super Bowl soundbites, and his own call of the St. John's upset over UConn. He's also got Joe Benigno's blunt take on the Super Bowl's choice of musical acts.

Ryen Russillo's Instagram story raised eyebrows for featuring bare breasts. We discuss Giannis' new investment in Kalshi and the rise of prediction markets. Boomer and Jerry disagree on Mets' roster improvements. All the highlights from the weekend, featuring Kevin Harlan's best calls, Joe Benigno's confusion over Bad Bunny, and a massive Knicks victory. We wrap up the hour with news that the Seahawks are officially headed for the auction block.

On this Wednesday Tunnel to Towers edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid reminisces about yesterday's extravagant 10-year anniversary celebration right here from Stage 77 at WABC Radio's studios. The celebration continues into this morning's program, with more big name guests joining Sid's air waves to congratulate him on the landmark anniversary. In news of the day, Bill Belichick gets snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and I.C.E. chaos in Minneapolis calms down minimally. Joe Benigno, John Chell, Miranda Devine, Rich Lowry, Scott LoBaido & Victoria Coates join Sid on this hump day T2T installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to recognize his 10-year anniversary at WABC Radio, before he expands on the top sports headlines in today's news cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to talk about various NFL-related topics, including his disapproval of Houston Texans linebacker Aziz Al Shaer's political statement on Israel, Pittsburgh Steelers' tough season, and key head coach openings across the league. The conversation dives into opinions on coaching candidates like Mike Tomlin, Jim Harbaugh, and Mike McCarthy, and what might be next for the New York Giants and other teams. Benigno also shares insights about NFL player performances, including quarterbacks like Trinidad Chamblis and challenges faced by different teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's highlights include James Dolan in studio with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle to talk all things Knicks and Rangers, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred also paid them a visit. Plus, Blueshirts legend Mark Messier in studio with Boomer and Gio, and Joe Benigno joined Evan and Tiki for a classic Jets rant.

This week's highlights include James Dolan in studio with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle to talk all things Knicks and Rangers, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred also paid them a visit. Plus, Blueshirts legend Mark Messier in studio with Boomer and Gio, and Joe Benigno joined Evan and Tiki for a classic Jets rant.

This morning, we break down a chaotic "Black Monday" as the NFL coaching carousel spins, headlined by the Raiders firing Pete Carroll and the Giants emerging as a prime landing spot for Kevin Stefanski. From Boomer and Gio's "dream team" staff scenarios to the fallout of Russell Wilson's controversial "secret injury" reveal and Joe Benigno's epic rant against Aaron Glenn, we cover every angle of the league's shifting landscape. We also dive into the local scene with Joe Schoen's future, James Dolan's rare appearance on The Carton Show to shut down Knicks trade rumors, and the backlash over "zesty" Karl-Anthony Towns moments after a sluggish loss in Detroit. Plus, we discuss Alex Cohen ditching social media, the Mayor's "affordable" World Cup ticket plan, and a must-hear Moment of the Day PSA from Cam Skattebo.

Joe Benigno reaches a breaking point with Aaron Glenn as we react to the Raiders' firing of Pete Carroll. Plus, we break down James Dolan's trade talk on The Carton Show and wrap up with a PSA from Cam Skattebo for our Moment of the Day.

Joe Benigno joins Evan and Tiki and delivers a scorched-earth review of the Jets' season, calling the last five weeks unwatchable and questioning how the head coach could possibly return. Joe blasts the historic lack of forced turnovers, the lifeless offense, and the embarrassing mistakes that made the Jets feel closer to a college team than an NFL franchise. From there, the conversation turns to what comes next: the value of the No. 2 pick, whether a quarterback is mandatory, and how the Jets avoid repeating the same rookie QB failures with a real veteran bridge. Joe weighs in on coaching candidates, why certain names would take the job, and what kind of coordinator hires are non-negotiable if the current regime stays. The hour closes with the Black Monday carousel, the most appealing openings, and a quick detour into Mets frustration before the show pivots back to a fanbase stuck between draft hope and total exhaustion.

Joe Benigno joins Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber to voice his disdain for the Aaron Glenn Jets; Boomer and Gio weigh in on Glenn's future (22:09); Jets beat reporter Al Iannozzone joins Marc Malusis on why Glenn will likely get another year (38:50); Shaun and Tiki on whether or not the Jets coaches are in over their heads (56:21); Shaun and Tiki also discuss if Joe Burrow really is a realistic option for the Jets (1:08:23).