Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Benigno

Bad Tiki crashes the three-year anniversary celebration and unleashes a ruthless roast of Evan Roberts, Shaun Morash and the absent Tiki Barber. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts as they revisit Bad Tiki's outrageous debut and the uncomfortable Joe Benigno confrontation that inspired the character. The anniversary trip down memory lane quickly spirals into another battle after Shaun admits he does not know Christopher Nolan and dismisses anyone who studied The Odyssey in high school. Evan puts the audience to a vote while callers pile on, defend Shaun and somehow connect the debate to Romania, dating and romaine lettuce.

Evan and Sean celebrate the three-year anniversary of Evan and Tiki by welcoming back the abrasive AI-generated "Bad Tiki" character for a series of roasts. They look back at the original 2023 feud between Tiki Barber and Joe Benigno while fielding calls about Sean's admitted lack of pop culture knowledge. Additional discussions touch on Marcus Stroman's viral podcast appearance regarding the "King of New York" and Mike Florio's speculation on a Tom Brady presidential campaign. 01:50 - LeBron's NYC Living Situation 05:20 - Bad Tiki's Anniversary Roast 08:45 - Nolan Movie Knowledge Poll 13:30 - Benigno and Barber Conflict 22:15 - Idiots With Idioms Montage 28:25 - A-Rod's Mets Management Dreams 32:50 - Stroman's King of NYC Debate 44:20 - Tom Brady Presidential Rumors

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber launch the Tiki Time Machine by revisiting how WFAN hosts reacted when the Yankees hired Aaron Boone in 2017. Old takes from Jerry Recco, Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa, Evan, and Joe Benigno reveal plenty of skepticism about handing the job to a manager with no coaching experience. The conversation turns to whether replacing Joe Girardi was ultimately the right decision and why the answer remains complicated nearly a decade later. Evan and Tiki also look back at past WFAN lineups, debate John Harbaugh's playoff record, and prepare for Max Fried's return to the Yankees.

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to preview NFL training camp getting underway next week for both the New York Giants and Jets, before he dives into his analysis of both the Mets and the Yankees.

With Geno Smith back with the Jets, he's already finding himself involved with police again following a domestic violence call and getting pulled over twice. Next, Aaron Glenn is taking over defensive play-calling, meaning they better rank in the top 10 or Glenn won't be around long. C-Lo then returns for an update, starting with sounds from yesterday's postgame podcast where Al asked Rami about the difficulties of working with each member of the show, followed by Joe Benigno commenting on the music coming out of break. Finally, the hour wraps up with Gio sitting in on bass for a few songs at the Sandbar on Fire Island.

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid revels in the afterglow of his exclusive interview yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, which gained major mainstream media attention worldwide. In other news of the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over reports of three federal immigration detention projects planned across the state, the United States is set to reimpose its naval blockade of Iran, as President Donald Trump looks to find an edge in the spiraling clash for control of the Strait of Hormuz, and Marco Rubio - the US secretary of state - launched a campaign to dismantle the international criminal court (ICC) yesterday, claiming the global tribunal was interfering with US military and law enforcement operations at the risk of American sovereignty. Bo Dietl, Joe Benigno, John Catsimatidis, Michael Rapaport & Vickie Paladino join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports radio personality Joe Benigno joins Sid for his weekly appearance on the morning show to analyze the New York Yankees & Mets at the halfway point of the MLB season as we prepare for the 2026 MLB All-Star game from Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll end the morning on a lighter note. We heard a caller to Joe Benigno advising people to take Advil for back pain. Will the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding be filmed for Netflix? The Moment of The Day: Criticizing Boomer is an embarrassment to womanhood.

We start with Aaron Glenn topping the NFL head coach hot seat list on CBS Sports, the Geno Smith situation, and whether Mitchell Robinson will stay with the Knicks next season. Next, C-Lo delivers his final update of the day featuring George Springer's little league home run against the Mets, followed by Adam Schein breaking down the Yankees getting swept in Fenway, and a caller advising Joe Benigno to take Advil for back pain. Finally, we discuss whether the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding will be filmed for Netflix, share a Moment of the Day about why criticizing Boomer is an embarrassment to womanhood, and close with the Knicks pulling the OG Anunoby tip-in ball from auction so they can keep it.

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to discuss last Friday's firing of now former New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza. Benigno then delves into the likelihood of our NBA Champion New York Knicks accepting President Trump's invitation to visit the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid returns to the big chair after his long week away partaking in the annual JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Israel. Sid returns to break down all he missed while overseas and illustrates just how paramount it is for the Israeli public to see this current conflict with Iran come to an end. In other news of the day, Sid revokes his apology to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for calling him a terrorist, President Trump needs to wake up and realize that Mamdani & democratic socialists alike are not nice people, and Sid finally gets the nod from the New York State Broadcasters Association to be inducted into their Hall of Fame. Bobby Hartmann, Bruce Blakeman, Kristina Lavallee, Joe Benigno, John Catsimatidis, Lara Trump, Mark Chernoff & Mike LiPetri join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from James Dolan, Mike Breen, and Joe Benigno as they reflect on the Knicks' championship run.

Hear from James Dolan, Mike Breen, and Joe Benigno as they reflect on the Knicks' championship run.

Hear from James Dolan, Mike Breen, and Joe Benigno as they reflect on the Knicks' championship run.

Joe Benigno joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber to process a Knicks championship that he never thought he would live to see. After decades of heartbreak, bad decisions and unforgettable playoff scars, Joe explains why this title finally buries the ghosts that haunted generations of Knicks fans. The conversation covers Jalen Brunson's place in franchise history, the brilliance of Leon Rose's roster moves, Mike Brown's championship impact, and the role players who helped finish the job. Joe also reflects on what this win means for the rest of his fandom, whether the parade is in play, and why this moment brings a rare sense of peace after a lifetime of New York sports pain.

Cinco de Luncho turns into a celebration of the Knicks fans who are feeling this championship the deepest. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react as Shaun counts down the public Knicks fans he is happiest for, mixing real emotion with plenty of trolling. The segment hits on Joe Benigno's long awaited joy, Tracy Morgan's tearful reaction, CP The Fanchise's rise as a voice of Knicks fans, and a few celebrity names thrown in for laughs. The guys also debate what a title means for lifelong fans, how fast championship texts should be answered, and whether a caller should choose the Knicks parade over his wife's birthday.

The Knicks are champions, and Joe Benigno is still trying to process what once felt impossible. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber talk with Joe about the emotion of seeing decades of heartbreak washed away, from Charles Smith and Reggie Miller to years of dysfunction and disbelief. The conversation dives into Jalen Brunson's place in Knicks history, the moves that built a title team, Mike Brown's impact, and why this championship feels like a release for generations of fans. Plus, the guys debate Brooklyn's identity problem, celebrate the Knicks fans they are happiest for, and revisit how Brunson's clutch playoff run compares to other New York sports legends.

Jerry has the sounds of Mike Breen as the Knicks win the championship. Jay Wright was on with Joe Benigno and talked about Jalen Brunson. We even heard from Leon Rose. James Dolan got booed at one of the watch parties until he apologized for it taking so long. We heard from Mike Brown after the win. Wemby said the loss was ‘painful'. The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays with a HR by Ben Rice.

Jerry's got audio of Monica McNutt saying Taylor Swift is not a Knicks fan and to ‘get out of here girl'. Jalen Brunson told the swifties that McNutt is a good person and to cut her some slack. We heard Tommy Lugauer and Anthony Gallo live on air when the Knicks won. Steve Somers called in to Tommy's show. We heard Joe Benigno singing ‘New York, New York'. The Moment of The Day: He was a religious man.

We continue talking about the Knicks championship and taking calls, before Jerry returns for his final update amidst talk of switching with Evan & Tiki to host a live show from the parade. Next, we hear Monica McNutt telling Taylor Swift to "get out of here" and Jalen Brunson defending McNutt to the Swifties. Then, we listen back to Tommy Lugauer and Anthony Gallo live during the win—with Tommy already predicting a dynasty—alongside a Steve Somers call-in and Joe Benigno singing "New York, New York." Finally, after the "religious man" Moment of the Day, we look at World Cup fans embracing American culture and hear from an emotional caller who watched this win in the exact same room he watched the 1973 championship.

We kick off the hour with upcoming parade talk and Knicks calls, including an elementary teacher using Jalen Brunson as a character lesson, followed by Gio addressing his past criticism of KAT. Next, we react to James Dolan's "no sex" advice to the team, before Jerry returns for an update featuring Brunson talking Mike Brown and Wemby reflecting on the series loss. Finally, we discuss the difference between Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox, note the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win, check in on Joe Tippmann's new Jets contract, and wrap up with a caller struggling to feel excited and an emotional Joe Benigno.

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps our New York Knicks beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night, winning the series 4-1 and securing their first NBA title in 53 years. The Big Apple erupted in bloody chaos overnight as rowdy mobs celebrating the Knicks' NBA title trashed NYPD cars and torched FIFA buses in Times Square, leaving 10 cops hurt and 63 people in handcuffs. In other news of the day, President Trump and Iran declared they've reached an agreement intended to end more than three months of war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, much to the chagrin of Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the Jewish state of Israel. Alex Traiman, Joe Benigno, John Catsimatidis, Wally Backman, Michael Rapaport, Scott Munro & Tracy Morgan 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 react to our New York Knicks beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night, winning the series 4-1 and securing their first NBA title in 53 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright joins Joe to discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Title with a trio of former WIldcat national champs - Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart - and how he knew Brunson was special, but never saw THIS version coming.

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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