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Treading off the beaten path a little bit this week with a pod with ESPN's Paul Biancardi, who has spent the better part of the last two decades examining recruiting at the grass roots level. We go through Paul's coaching career, including with Jim O'Brien, Tom Thibodeau and Rick Majerus. Along with that, we chat about modern recruiting, what can be changed to make things better and much more. Enjoy our chat!
After Chris Paul joined his "sworn enemy" Golden State Warriors this offseason, Draymond Green now tells ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk that he went from "I hated him" to "My goal is that we can help Chris Paul get his first championship." Amin & Charlotte dig into all the details and look ahead at what we should expect this season from this new-ish looking Warriors. Plus, what makes someone a good teammate in today's NBA and why do some players love Tom Thibodeau so much? You can count on those answers to come from today's WORD COUNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As we enter a new week, let's take a moment to think about the significant event that shook our lives on September 11th, 2001. Servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau reflects on a day we should never forget.
In this episode, Jon is joined by CP "The Fanchise" of Knicks Fan TV for their yearly crossover mailbag, featuring several different questions submitted by well known figures in the KFS, KFTV & overall Knicks content world! TIMESTAMPS (subject in parenthesis): 9:31 - QUESTION #1 (Julius Randle) 15:18 - QUESTION #2 (Jalen Brunson) 21:26 - QUESTION #3 (Immanuel Quickley) 25:33 - QUESTION #4 (Knicks Center Duo) 33:16 - QUESTION #5 (RJ Barrett) 40:49 - QUESTION #6 (NBA Playoffs) 56:29 - QUESTION #7 (Tom Thibodeau) 1:07:23 - QUESTION #8 (Knicks Retired Numbers) Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW MACRI - @JCMacriNBA FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ FOLLOW CP - @CPTheFanchise FOLLOW KNICKS FAN TV - @KnicksFanTV / YOUTUBE FOLLOW THE NBA REPORT - @TeamNBAReport / YOUTUBE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex goes solo to judge YOUR takes in our first ever game of "grade the take." Would trading Immanuel Quickley for OG Anunoby have been a colossal mistake? Should the Knicks totally blow it up and get rid of Julius Randle and Tom Thibodeau? And should they trade RJ Barrett for Damian Lillard if RJ comes out on fire this season? Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext!
Alex and Gavin break down RJ Barrett's FIBA performance through his first two games (recorded before the third game!), how he's really cemented himself as an alpha on a dangerous international team, and how his "paint's wide open" comment throws some shade at Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks, but could also introduce a chance for the Knicks to use RJ better this next season. Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext!
It's summertime and the living is easy. Take some time to think back on your favorite summer memory as servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau reflects on the shared experience and joy we have during summer.
The most effective leaders are the ones that serve. "Good work, hard work, noble work." You may have heard those words before from our friend and servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau. Tom has been sharing about servant leadership for years, but today is the most important time to step up and serve!
The New York Knicks are reportedly okay with keeping Evan Fournier as part of their roster heading into next season. It's no secret that the Knicks have been actively trying to trade him since the offseason began. But now it seems that they may be comfortable keeping him as part of the team, even after Fournier openly criticized the Knicks organization and head coach Tom Thibodeau. It seems that the Knicks will only move the French swing-man in the right deal. Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – The Knicks Could KEEP Evan Fournier On Their Roster 03:35 – When Was The Right Time To Move Fournier 06:50 – Update On Spurs/Knicks Fournier Trade LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL:https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-knicks-recap DONATE TO THE SHOW: PayPal: troymahabir@yahoo.com Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-knicks-recap/support
It seems there are more "Help Wanted" signs now than ever before. As we hear from Tom Thibodeau, work is a definition of who you are. When we recognize that work is an act of service, we realize it is part of our identity and an expression of our true selves.
WHAT. AN. INTERVIEW! Evan Fournier sat down and provided a TELL ALL interview about his time in New York, how he felt about being benched last season, his relationship with Tom Thibodeau and how he feels about the Knicks organization. He provided key details and accounts of what he experienced and how it nearly took the love of the game away from him. Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:22 – Evan Fournier On Relationship With Tom Thibodeau 03:16 – Fournier WANTS TO BE TRADED 09:54 – How Last Season Went For Evan Fournier LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL:https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-knicks-recap DONATE TO THE SHOW: PayPal: troymahabir@yahoo.com Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-knicks-recap/support
From 'Orange & Blue Bloods' (subscribe here): Evan Fournier spoke up about his role with the Knicks and his relationship with Tom Thibodeau - neither were too kind. Tommy & EJ discuss if Evan Fournier has a valid point or not. 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
Alex and Gavin continue going over your mailbag questions for the month, including if Julius Randle and Tom Thibodeau are underrated by fans (and if discussions around the team could use more nuance), who would be the worst player they'd trade Immanuel Quickley for, and casting a Knicks-only Space Jam movie right in time for summer blockbuster season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Hour 4: Rookies for some teams, including the Giants, are reporting to camp today. Everyone for the Jets reports tomorrow. We need football with these baseball teams. Gio got help with his slip yesterday. The marina owners who don't follow sports or know about Gio and WFAN helped out after someone played them the clip of Gio saying they don't know who he is on yesterday's show. They loved it and were happy to help. Gio has to give more “man baskets” now. One of them will get the vag-ankle. We can make better “man baskets” or “man crates” than the ones that are available online. CLo returns for his final update of the day. John Calipari has Kentucky practicing at Drake's house. Ohtani and the Angels beat the Yankees in the series opener last night. The Mets are back in action tonight. Joe B talked about golfing with Robert Saleh filling in with Evan yesterday. How long did it take for Saleh to regret golfing with Joe? Dog is returning to Bar A for the first time since he left WFAN. He faxed in his WFAN resignation from Bar A. In Moment of the Day, penis enlargement is “exploding” in the Hamptons. In the final segment of the day, Gio reads an interview with Evan Fournier in which he references Dragon Ball Z (thanks Anthony Gallo for explaining what he meant) and trashes Tom Thibodeau.
Hour 1: We had another frustrating Yankees loss, there's a frustrated Giants running back and Gio is shaking off a rough night on the golf course. He lost and the A/C was not working at home. Like Saquon tweeted, “it is what it is”. Gio thinks Saquon should have taken the Giants offer. Jerry believes there's only one way the valuation of running backs will ever change. CLo is in for Jerry and begins with the Yankees blowing another late lead, this time to Shohei Ohtani and the Angels. Jerry joked that Griffin Canning could throw a no-hitter against the Yankees. He didn't, but he did strike out 12 batters. Gio and Jerry have no problem with the Yankees not walking Ohtani before his game-tying HR. We may have seen the last of Josh Donaldson. Jerry wonders if some under-performing players should kick back some money to the owners paying them. Le'Veon Bell considers himself a prophet. The Jets don't want Hard Knocks to air when players get cut at the end of camp. Gio and Jerry say that's fine, we've seen that same scene a million times. Joel Embiid might want out of Philly. James Harden is a piece of work. In the final segment of the hour, we discuss the songs we can play as rejoins in the two hours we are off TV after Eddie chose a deep-cut from The Beatles. What songs did The Beatles play when they first played at Shea in the 60s? Gio gained some respect for Kirk Cousins watching him in “Quarterback”. Hour 2: Michael Jackson's “Don't Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” will always be special to Gio because it was the song when he was a contestant in Pittsburgh's version of Dancing with the Stars. The woman who trained him left her husband for her priest. That reminds us of Father Phil and Carmela from The Sopranos. The Yankees had another bad loss last night in LA. The pitch clock is helping but baseball still isn't like it used to be. Why was Anthony Volpe swinging for a HR when he needed a single? Jerry says Griffin Canning of the Angels had a very slow delivery. Giancarlo Stanton for Max Scherzer: who says no? Gio would love to have time to rewatch The Sopranos. Thursday Night Football hasn't caught on and is a problem. Do we even need Sunday Night Football? CLo returns for an update but first Gio asks Fliegs a Taylor Swift question, Diet Coke is considered dangerous by some and Russell Okung lost a lot of weight. Gio looks back at some of his diets. Men in the Hamptons are demanding penis injections. Gio would do it if he was a single man. Looking into penis enlargement methods online. We get to hear Wayne Randazzo again with the Yankees in Anaheim. Chris McMonigle fell into an old-timey voice. Is there such a thing as a penis that's too big? John Sterling got mad at the Angels PA announcer. Running backs across the NFL are not happy. In the final segment of the hour, Gio needs to give a gift to his neighbor that helped him fix the A/C last night. Eddie has the answer. Hour 3: We are getting ready for CBS Sports Network to join us after the soccer friendly they were airing wraps up. How can the Angels let Shohei Ohtani walk away as a free agent? Jerry says the Mets best hope of landing Ohtani long term is to trade for him and sell him on New York while he is here. Gio says the Dodgers can just sit back, wait and land Ohtani in free agency. If a team trades for Ohtani and loses him in free agency it would be one of the biggest trade busts ever. Will the Mets pursue Ohtani at some point? Is there a case for the Mets mostly running it back next year? CLo returns with an Ohtani highlight to beat the Yankees and Jerry notices his hair is getting grayer. Running backs have been devalued. Are wide receivers next? Gio says no way. Greg Olsen says there's a lot in the game of football that looks or sounds like penises. Is Joel Embiid just trolling everyone? A man on TikTok was not happy when his wife told him she is pregnant with their 4th child. Failed vasectomy stories. In the final segment of the hour, Bebe Rexha shared a text from her boyfriend on Instagram. He texted her that she gained weight after telling her the same in person. Jeff Passan broke his back. Hour 4: Rookies for some teams, including the Giants, are reporting to camp today. Everyone for the Jets reports tomorrow. We need football with these baseball teams. Gio got help with his slip yesterday. The marina owners who don't follow sports or know about Gio and WFAN helped out after someone played them the clip of Gio saying they don't know who he is on yesterday's show. They loved it and were happy to help. Gio has to give more “man baskets” now. One of them will get the vag-ankle. We can make better “man baskets” or “man crates” than the ones that are available online. CLo returns for his final update of the day. John Calipari has Kentucky practicing at Drake's house. Ohtani and the Angels beat the Yankees in the series opener last night. The Mets are back in action tonight. Joe B talked about golfing with Robert Saleh filling in with Evan yesterday. How long did it take for Saleh to regret golfing with Joe? Dog is returning to Bar A for the first time since he left WFAN. He faxed in his WFAN resignation from Bar A. In Moment of the Day, penis enlargement is “exploding” in the Hamptons. In the final segment of the day, Gio reads an interview with Evan Fournier in which he references Dragon Ball Z (thanks Anthony Gallo for explaining what he meant) and trashes Tom Thibodeau.
In a recent interview with the Indiana Pacers Media, Obi Toppin provided us with a great deal of information regarding the his time with the Knicks, why it didn't work, if he had issues with Coach Thibs and so much more. We look at the best parts of the interview, including Toppin speaking about the leaked audio between him and Tom Thibodeau. Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:29 – Obi Toppin ADDRESSES Verbal Altercation 03:21 – Toppin SPEAKS ON Leaked Audio 07:45 – Obi Toppin Didn't Get THE MINUTES In NY 09:07 – Obi EXCITED For Fresh Start With Pacers LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL:https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-knicks-recap DONATE TO THE SHOW: PayPal: troymahabir@yahoo.com Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-knicks-recap/support
00:00 – 29:06 – RIP to former Colt Johnie Cooks, no Colts announced for the Ring of Honor yet, fast food power rankings, Victor Webanyama/Britney Spears situation, Jake's visit at the Pacers press conference yesterday, Kevin goes down a Max Clark rabbit YouTube rabbit hole, more confusing: MLB Draft/Rule 5 or NBA contracts/mid-level exceptions 29:07 – 36:07 – Morning Checkdown 36:08 – 45:16 – Jake's 1-on-1 conversation with Tyrese Haliburton yesterday: wanting to leave a legacy with the Pacers, comfort level in Indy, luring free agents to Indy 45:17 – 1:13:16 – More from Jake's conversation with Tyrese Haliburton: what his direct deposit looks like, wanting to live up to the contract the Pacers have given him, improved defense, the hell is a jock tax?, Bruce Brown wearing #11, Morning Checkdown 1:13:17 – 1:30:41 – Pacers reporter Tony East joins us on Haliburton's contract not having a player option in it, Bruce Brown's addition, Obi Toppin's role, his starting five right now, how much playing time will Mathurin have in Summer League 1:30:42 – 1:31:09 – Previewing our interview with New York Knicks reporter Steve Popper next 1:31:10 – 2:00:00 – New York Knicks reporter Steve Popper joins us on why Obi Toppin never caught on with the Knicks, Toppin in Tom Thibodeau's offensive scheme, Toppin as a teammate and man, Bruce Brown picking the Pacers over the Knicks, who do Knicks hate more: Reggie Miller or owner James Dolan, Dolan's musical career, Morning Checkdown 2:00:01 – 2:12:28 – POP QUIZ 2:12:29 – 2:19:10 – Is this the quietest weekend on the sports calendar, Jake heading to Canada soon, Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald suspended two weeks without pay for hazing allegationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 9:14 – Jake's 1-on-1 conversation with Tyrese Haliburton yesterday: wanting to leave a legacy with the Pacers, comfort level in Indy, luring free agents to Indy 9:15 – 32:41 – More from Jake's conversation with Tyrese Haliburton: what his direct deposit looks like, wanting to live up to the contract the Pacers have given him, improved defense, the hell is a jock tax?, Bruce Brown wearing #11 32:42 – 48:46 – Pacers reporter Tony East joins us on Haliburton's contract not having a player option in it, Bruce Brown's addition, Obi Toppin's role, his starting five right now, how much playing time will Mathurin have in Summer League 48:47 – 1:05:39 - New York Knicks reporter Steve Popper joins us on why Obi Toppin never caught on with the Knicks, Toppin in Tom Thibodeau's offensive scheme, Toppin as a teammate and man, Bruce Brown picking the Pacers over the Knicks, who do Knicks hate more: Reggie Miller or owner James Dolan, Dolan's musical careerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' trade of Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers for a pair of second round picks. Did the Knicks do right by Obi his first three seasons? How much is Tom Thibodeau to blame for both his role and his eventual trade return? What should we expect from Obi in Indiana? Plus, of course, favorite Obi moments as a Knick. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Knicks trade Obi Toppin and sign Donte DiVincenzo. CP The Fanchise and Alex Trataros give their reaction along with other Knicks fans! Join us on this episode of Knicks Offseason Central as we delve into the latest news surrounding the New York Knicks' offseason moves. In this lively analysis and reactions podcast, we discuss the Knicks' signing of Donte DiVincenzo to a bargain four-year, $50 million contract, providing much-needed depth to the guard position. We explore how head coach Tom Thibodeau will handle the surplus of talented guards and the potential impact on the team's playing time distribution. Additionally, we examine the departure of Obi Toppin and the resulting need to fill the backup power forward spot. As we dissect the Knicks' roster changes, we also touch on the loss of Derrick Rose and the team's commitment to remaining competitive rather than tanking. Join us as we speculate on potential trades and free agent signings that could further strengthen the Knicks' lineup. Don't miss this engaging episode packed with insider insights and fan reactions to the Knicks' offseason maneuvers. Get 20% off plus free shipping at Manscaped. Go to https://manscaped.com and enter promo code KFTV at checkout! $$ Support The Movement, Donate To The Show! $$ Paypal - https://paypal.me/knicksfantv CashApp - https://cash.app/$knicksfantv Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/sT3E6HqCKC JOIN THE MISSION TO 60K YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS! - https://Youtube.com/knicksfantv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFB INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/KnicksfanTV TWITTER: https://Twitter.com/Knicksfantv Join Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! - http://eepurl.com/guEaOj GET YOUR KNICKSFANTV MERCH! - https://knicksfantv.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 4: Kristaps Porzingis is headed to the Celtics in a 3-team deal. Were the Knicks interested in bringing him back? The Athletic is reporting that Obi Toppin and Tom Thibodeau got into a screaming match after game 4 in Miami. Jerry returned for an update but first Gio said he did check out the new season of Temptation Island and it looks pretty good. Jordan Whitehead of the Jets said this really reminds him of when Tom Brady came to Tampa. Rob Manfred did an interview with Time Magazine and he talked about giving players immunity in the Astros cheating scandal. Looking back it seems like he wished he didn't do that. The Yankees beat the Mariners again last night. We heard John Sterling call a HR by Jake Bauers. The Mets and Astros went back and forth but the Mets lost again and lost their sixth series in a row. Tylor Megill was not good. Bill Burr was in the booth for NESN for the entire Red Sox game. He had a few jokes that didn't go over so well. Ohtani gave up 1-run and took the loss. He threw 100 pitches. In the final segment of the show, Kadarius Toney is having his Chiefs Super Bowl ring sized for his middle finger as an F-U to New York. We also talked about some of the giant chains some professional players get made by jewelers.
In this episode, Jon & GMAC spend the eve of the 2023 NBA Draft discussing the latest article from Fred Katz which centered around Obi Toppin & reported an incident between the Knicks forward, head coach Tom Thibodeau & assistant coach Rick Brunson that occurred in the locker room after game 4 against the Miami Heat. They react to into the fallout from the fanbase after reading report, how the Knicks have mishandled Obi through 3 years, whether the team should or will trade him ahead of Thursday night's draft and much more! DISCLAIMER: THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF THE POD ABOUT KRISTAPS PORZINGIS BEING TRADED TO THE CELTICS WAS RECORDED ABOUT 90 MINUTES BEFORE THE 3-TEAM DEAL WITH THE CLIPPERS FELL APART AND THE 3-TEAM DEAL WITH THE GRIZZLIES OCCURRED INSTEAD. HOPE YOU ENJOY WHAT IS NOW MOSTLY A USELESS CONVERSATION BUT DOES ADDRESS THE FIT OF KP-NESS NOW IN BOSTON. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will the Knicks trade Obi Toppin after rumors of a falling out with Tom Thibodeau? Keith says the team will chose the head coach over the player. Did the new rules in MLB lead to the parity we are seeing with the Reds and Giants win streaks?
Reports have surfaced of an alleged dispute between Tom Thibodeau and Obi Toppin. Will Toppin still be with the Knicks after tonight's NBA Draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1: Gio compared the Mets to having a sick child in your home. You love them, but you want to avoid them because you don't want to get sick. Boomer said the sound kept dropping off of the Amazon Prime Yankees broadcast. Hal Steinbrenner said he's not sure why fans are upset since it's only mid-June. Boomer & Gio talked about why the fans are upset since he doesn't seem so sure. Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with the sounds of John Sterling calling a 2-run HR by Jake Bauers. Jhony Brito did a solid job on the mound and talked about the win. The Mets lost yesterday in Houston, meaning they've lost another series. The Reds have won their 11th straight, the most since 1966. Kristaps Porzingis is headed to Boston as part of a 3-player deal. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer doesn't like the Jon Heyman article where scouts are talking about Anthony Volpe and how he needs to fix his swing. Not a single scout put their name on it. Hour 2: People on the DA Show are crying that Shaun Morash is moving to WFAN. Tiki and Tierney were also reminiscing about their many years together before the changes take place. Damon Amendolara is frustrated that WFAN keeps taking talent from CBS Sports Network. We heard audio from Pete Bellotti at the DA Show. He was choked up talking about Morash leaving. A lot of the people on air around here now have come through Eddie's internship program. Eddie is our ‘Stick' Michaels. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer went down the hall during the break to the DA Show to let them know everyone will be ok. Jerry mentioned he doesn't like the name, ‘Warm Up Show'. Billy McKinney hit his second HR in 2 nights as the Yankees beat the Mariners again. The Mets lost another series by losing again to the Astros last night. Tylor Megill had a short outing. Boomer is sick of hearing Buck Showalter after every game saying we have to play better. There was a horrendous overturn of a call at the plate in the Padres/Giants game. Aaron Rodgers was a speaker at a psychedelic conference in Denver last night. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer wonders if we need to bring in grief counselors since everyone is crying about Morash leaving CBS Sports Radio. A caller wants to know at what age you outgrow Las Vegas bachelor parties. A caller gives us an update on how much the person makes who comes into medical school and lets students check his prostate. Hour 3: The submarine that was touring the wreckage of the Titanic is still missing. They had 96 hours of oxygen in case of emergency. The CBS news story on the submarine made it seem like it was pieced together cheaply. Jerry returns for an update and starts with John Sterling calling an Anthony Volpe HR as they beat the Mariners again. The Mets dropped another series as they lost again to the Astros. Daniel Vogelbach had another couple hits in the loss. The Reds won their 11th in a row. It's their longest winning streak since 1966. Kristops Porzingis is headed to the Celtics in a 3-team trade. Dak Prescott met the media and talked about his legacy. And Henrik Lundqvist made it to the Hockey Hall of Fame. In the final segment of the hour, we have audio from the DA Show where DA was complaining about WFAN taking all of the talent from CBS Sports Radio. Gio said when he worked at the network he also didn't think anybody cared about it. Hour 4: Kristaps Porzingis is headed to the Celtics in a 3-team deal. Were the Knicks interested in bringing him back? The Athletic is reporting that Obi Toppin and Tom Thibodeau got into a screaming match after game 4 in Miami. Jerry returned for an update but first Gio said he did check out the new season of Temptation Island and it looks pretty good. Jordan Whitehead of the Jets said this really reminds him of when Tom Brady came to Tampa. Rob Manfred did an interview with Time Magazine and he talked about giving players immunity in the Astros cheating scandal. Looking back it seems like he wished he didn't do that. The Yankees beat the Mariners again last night. We heard John Sterling call a HR by Jake Bauers. The Mets and Astros went back and forth but the Mets lost again and lost their sixth series in a row. Tylor Megill was not good. Bill Burr was in the booth for NESN for the entire Red Sox game. He had a few jokes that didn't go over so well. Ohtani gave up 1-run and took the loss. He threw 100 pitches. In the final segment of the show, Kadarius Toney is having his Chiefs Super Bowl ring sized for his middle finger as an F-U to New York. We also talked about some of the giant chains some professional players get made by jewelers.
Servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau shares his Gramma's legacy; and why it's important to continue striving to become a better version of yourself.
On our new weekly lightning round mini ep with The Kid Mero, we're fucking around with seeing your children, giving up weed, Aaron Judge's personality vs. Tom Thibodeau's body, podding with Eric Adam vs. going to his tailor, being James Dolan or Desus' personal assistant, white people haircuts vs. white people food, never tweeting again, not watching sports, Jalen Brunson, shrinking a foot and much more. For more Throwing Fits, check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/throwingfits.
Pat Boyle proposes a bold plan for the Knicks front office offseason now that the Scott Perry era has come to a close: promote Tom Thibodeau to GM, and give Johnnie Bryant a crack to be the head coach for the Knicks. Pat says this will help take the Knicks to a championship contender.
The latest intel on the futures of Knicks forwards Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, Josh Hart's free agency, a potential extension for Immanuel Quickley, Derrick Rose's future, Tom Thibodeau, and more.
Should the New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau? Is the grass always greener? What are Thibs good qualities and are they easily replicated or replaceable? Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall dive deep on that plus...should the Knicks trade for Karl Anthony Towns? And do the Knicks need more shooting? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael, Don and Peter open the second hour of the show recapping the weekend series for the Yankees and Mets. Has the Mets offense turned around? Will the Yankees win the AL East? Also, should the Knicks keep Randle and Tom Thibodeau? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex and Gavin reflect on the Knicks' season-ending loss in Game 6 to the Miami Heat, highlighted by a heroic 41-point outing from Jalen Brunson in the biggest moment. Included topics: Why Brunson is the A1 star the Knicks have waited for; how Tom Thibodeau's game decisions affected the team and how it should affect his status in NY; what to do with RJ Barrett and Julius Randle going forward; and why the Knicks could probably use some more spacing beyond just Quentin Grimes. Thanks to all listeners and watchers for an amazing season! We're not going anywhere and will still be here every day, but we appreciate you all so much. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Hour 1: With the Devils loss to Carolina last night, the Knicks are the only local playoff team remaining and they face elimination in Miami tonight. We need the game 5 Knicks to show up tonight. We talked about the things the Knicks need to do to get a win tonight. Even if the Knicks get blown out tonight, we think Tom Thibodeau will still be the Head Coach, but some players will move. Jerry is here for his first update but first Boomer keeps telling Gio that he's tired when he doesn't seem to be. The Rays beat the Yankees as Josh Lowe had 5 RBIs. Drew Rassmussen dominated the Yankees once again. Aaron Judge talked about the lack of offense. Kevin Cash talked about the Rays being the first team to 30 wins this season. The Mets were shut out in Cincinnati, 5-0. It's the fifth straight series they lost. Gary Sanchez hits a HR for Syracuse and Jerry has the call. Jerry went around the NBA last night. Gio said James Harden is bored and wants the season over so he's giving no effort. The Devils lost to the Hurricanes and have been eliminated from the playoffs. Adam Schein is excited about the Jets opening at home on Monday night against the Bills. ‘Buckle up buttercup'. Joe Benigno called week 1 a ‘must win' for the Jets. In the final segment of the hour, Gio is wanting to send Big Zoo to the Knicks game in Miami tonight.
Hour 1: With the Devils loss to Carolina last night, the Knicks are the only local playoff team remaining and they face elimination in Miami tonight. We need the game 5 Knicks to show up tonight. We talked about the things the Knicks need to do to get a win tonight. Even if the Knicks get blown out tonight, we think Tom Thibodeau will still be the Head Coach, but some players will move. Jerry is here for his first update but first Boomer keeps telling Gio that he's tired when he doesn't seem to be. The Rays beat the Yankees as Josh Lowe had 5 RBIs. Drew Rassmussen dominated the Yankees once again. Aaron Judge talked about the lack of offense. Kevin Cash talked about the Rays being the first team to 30 wins this season. The Mets were shut out in Cincinnati, 5-0. It's the fifth straight series they lost. Gary Sanchez hits a HR for Syracuse and Jerry has the call. Jerry went around the NBA last night. Gio said James Harden is bored and wants the season over so he's giving no effort. The Devils lost to the Hurricanes and have been eliminated from the playoffs. Adam Schein is excited about the Jets opening at home on Monday night against the Bills. ‘Buckle up buttercup'. Joe Benigno called week 1 a ‘must win' for the Jets. In the final segment of the hour, Gio is wanting to send Big Zoo to the Knicks game in Miami tonight. Hour 2: Gio is reviewing the travel itinerary to send Big Zoo and Gallo to Miami. Anthony Gallo called in and said he is watching his roommate's dog for the next week and a half. We took a bunch of calls with great suggestions for Zoo and Gallo in Miami. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer is looking at doggie daycare resorts for the dog Gallo is watching. Jerry has audio from the Rays beating the Yankees. Earlier in the week Evan Roberts thought the Rays were cheating. Todd Frazier and others have come out against Carton & Roberts saying the Rays are cheating. Jerry went around the NBA last night and the Devils lost to the Hurricanes and were eliminated. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer is excited to get the dog that Gallo is dog sitting into 4-Paws on Long Island. Hour 3: We talked to Ashley, the owner at 4-Paws in Staten Island about boarding the dog that Gallo is dog sitting. We also have audio of a sports talk host in Tampa who is trying to go after Evan Roberts for his claim that the Rays are cheating. This guy wants to come to WFAN and debate Evan in the studio. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Rays beating the Yankees. Buck Showalter talked about Max Scherzer and Gio wonders why he's not going on the IL. The Phoenix Suns radio broadcaster announced it was his last game and Jerry wants the job. The Devils were eliminated last night by the Hurricanes. In the final segment of the hour, it's looking like Big Zoo and Gallo are not going to be able to make it to Miami. There's nothing more we can do for them. It's up to them to decide at this point. Hour 4: The Chargers schedule release included Japanese anime cartoons for each opponent and the Jets one is very detailed, taking shots at NY sports including a missing poster with Manish Meta on it. We went over the Jets schedule and they only have one 1pm game in the first six weeks. We talked about people that pee in the pool and those that pee in the ocean. Jerry returns for an update but first we go over the Jets and Giants prime time schedules. Jerry starts by going around the NBA from last night. The Yankees lost to the Rays and the Mets were shutout in Cincinnati. In the final segment of the show, we wrap up the unfortunate situation with Anthony Gallo and Big Zoo. They cannot go to Miami for the Knicks game even though we had the whole thing set up for them.
If you're an NBA sicko, this is the episode for you. Today JJ Redick and Tommy Alter welcome in Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones of The Dunker Spot podcast to get into the nuts and bolts of what's going on in these NBA playoffs. First we dive into the Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks series and the adjustments Tom Thibodeau has made on the floor. We also talk about what Jalen Brunson has done to open up his offense and how Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo can counter. Next we talk about The Los Angeles Lakers vs. The Golden State Warriors series. Why is there such a free throw discrepancy? Can The Lakers go all the way with LeBron James shooting like this? Will Stephen Curry finally have a big 3-point shooting night? And what is going on with Klay Thompson? All of these questions will be answered. And finally, the guys talk Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers and how James Harden has expanded his offensive game even further next to Joel Embiid. And the guys talk about some of the issues that come with having two superstars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.Subscribe to The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter YouTube channel today for more NBA analysis, player interviews, highlights and The Dunker Spot full episodes. And be sure to check out this week's episode of The Old Man and The Three Things EXCLUSIVELY on Amazon Music. http://www.amazon.com/OM3_us_hfd_wiaa_110122___Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700(KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or1-888-532-3500 (VA)21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(selectparishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).Bet $5 Get $150 offer(void in MA/NH/OR): Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 bonus bets.Promotional offer period ends 5/28/23 at 11:59PM ET.No Sweat Bet: Valid 1 per customer. Opt-in req. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With the Devils loss to Carolina last night, the Knicks are the only local playoff team remaining and they face elimination in Miami tonight. We need the game 5 Knicks to show up tonight. We talked about the things the Knicks need to do to get a win tonight. Even if the Knicks get blown out tonight, we think Tom Thibodeau will still be the Head Coach, but some players will move.
Hour 1: The emotional hedge worked as Gio bet on the Heat and propelled the Knicks to victory. Jalen Brunson was dominant and Boomer compared him to a QB in the NFL. He and Quentin Grimes played all 48 minutes. The Knicks really won it in the second quarter. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer wonders where Keith McPherson has been as he saw he was at the Knicks game. Keith is on paternity leave. Mike Fliegelman is filling in for Sal all week and Boomer said nobody knows more about sports than him. Jerry starts with audio from Ian Eagle with highlights from the Knicks win over the Heat. Tom Thibodeau talked about the game down the stretch and talked about rebounding being key. The Warriors beat the Lakers to stay alive out west. Justin Verlander pitched well and the Mets beat the Reds 2-1. Buck Showalter talked about Verlander's performance and the Mets leaving a lot of guys on base. The Yankees beat the A's and Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam. In the final segment of the hour, there is a commercial that runs on CBS Sports Network for some medication that has a side effect of an inflamed taint. Al said that as a species our taints are shrinking, but actually they are getting larger. This would make for a great new version of Back To The Future. We also took calls on the Knicks win over the Heat.
Hour 1: The emotional hedge worked as Gio bet on the Heat and propelled the Knicks to victory. Jalen Brunson was dominant and Boomer compared him to a QB in the NFL. He and Quentin Grimes played all 48 minutes. The Knicks really won it in the second quarter. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer wonders where Keith McPherson has been as he saw he was at the Knicks game. Keith is on paternity leave. Mike Fliegelman is filling in for Sal all week and Boomer said nobody knows more about sports than him. Jerry starts with audio from Ian Eagle with highlights from the Knicks win over the Heat. Tom Thibodeau talked about the game down the stretch and talked about rebounding being key. The Warriors beat the Lakers to stay alive out west. Justin Verlander pitched well and the Mets beat the Reds 2-1. Buck Showalter talked about Verlander's performance and the Mets leaving a lot of guys on base. The Yankees beat the A's and Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam. In the final segment of the hour, there is a commercial that runs on CBS Sports Network for some medication that has a side effect of an inflamed taint. Al said that as a species our taints are shrinking, but actually they are getting larger. This would make for a great new version of Back To The Future. We also took calls on the Knicks win over the Heat. Hour 2: Mitchell Robinson made some big free throws after the Heat fouled him on purpose because of how bad he normally is at the line. A caller was confused by the Josh Hart technical foul. We are going to need another38 or more from Jalen Brunson in three straight games. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of Ian Eagle from last night's Knicks win over the Heat. Mitchell Robinson talked about being sent to the foul line and knew he would be knocking them down. The Warriors beat the Lakers and LeBron talked about the injury to Anthony Davis. Shaq and Barkley were laughing at Anthony Davis leaving in a wheelchair when that was not necessary. The Mets beat the Reds 2-1 and Pete Alonso hit his league-leading 13th HR. Justin Verlander pitched 7 strong innings. Tomas Nido hit the IL for dry eye syndrome. The Yankees had no problem with the A's as Harrison Bader hit a HR which was reviewed for fan interference. The Yankees start a 4-game series with the Rays tonight. Bo Jackson has had the hiccups for 10 months, since last July. He tried everything including ‘smell the ass of a porcupine' and it didn't work. Hour 3: Justin Verlander looked good yesterday but Gio needs to see more to make a fair judgment. The Yankees start a key series with the Tampa Rays starting tonight. We also talked about Mother's Day and what the husband's responsibility is. A caller compares Carmelo Anthony and Julius Randle. Jerry returns for an update but first we heard audio from Peter Schwartz saying his son was supposed to play in the flag football game. Peter comes into the studio to discuss this. We beat him down psychologically. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about the NFL opener, the Lions at the Chiefs. Very odd choice. And we are getting the Bills at the Jets on Monday Night, September 11th. We also talked about potential teams for Hard Knocks. Hour 4: The NFL schedule is starting to trickle in and there are already a number of odd games. The Jets are playing the Bills on 9/11 instead of the Jets playing the Giants. The Knicks play Friday night in Miami and if they get eliminated we will be over it by Monday morning to want to talk about it. Maybe Jalen Brunson's performance last night is the turning point in this series to spark the Knicks. Boomer said Josh Hart has to be more involved and play more than nine minutes. We also talked about the 9/11 game being Bills/Jets instead of Giants/Jets. Jerry returns for an update and starts with some games the NFL has announced this morning. Jerry has audio from Ian Eagle who was on the call for the Knicks win over the Heat last night. Jalen Brunson talked about the fan support at MSG. Buck Showalter talked about Justin Verlander settling in after a couple hits in the first inning. The Yankees open up a 4-game series with the Rays tonight. In the final segment of the show, we talked about the Netflix reality show about Goldin Auction.
On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring us an instant reaction pod following the Golden State Warriors' Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State was able to stave off elimination but the biggest story to come out of this one is the uncertainty around Anthony Davis. If AD is limited due to his head injury – or ruled out of Game 6 altogether – do the Lakers have enough to get the win? On the flip side, when will anyone other than Steph Curry provide any level of consistency for the Warriors? In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks were able to keep their season alive by beating the Miami Heat, but that still doesn't change how J-Mac feels about head coach Tom Thibodeau. Perhaps the Knicks should call JJ Redick about taking over in the Big Apple now that he's shown interest in becoming an NBA head coach. Finally, the guys close the show by making their Best Bets for Thursday night's NBA Playoffs action featuring the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer wonders where Keith McPherson has been as he saw he was at the Knicks game. Keith is on paternity leave. Mike Fliegelman is filling in for Sal all week and Boomer said nobody knows more about sports than him. Jerry starts with audio from Ian Eagle with highlights from the Knicks win over the Heat. Tom Thibodeau talked about the game down the stretch and talked about rebounding being key. The Warriors beat the Lakers to stay alive out west. Justin Verlander pitched well and the Mets beat the Reds 2-1. Buck Showalter talked about Verlander's performance and the Mets leaving a lot of guys on base. The Yankees beat the A's and Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam.
On Thursday's edition of ENN, Tom Thibodeau reacts to Knicks Game 5 win, Billy Crystal recap, Anthony Davis update, NFL schedule featuring Week 1 MNF Jets-Bills and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hour 3: The NFL announced The Bengals will play the Chiefs on New Year's Eve on CBS. Something happened where people think the NHL Draft is fixed. Boomer explained. Jerry returns for an update and we compare the Mets pitching staff to KD and Kyrie on the Nets and how they were paid to not play. Buck Showalter talked about injuries and said everybody has them and you have to deal with it. Gio wonders if Francisco Lindor cares how many games the Mets win considering how much money he's being paid. Max Scherzer talked about his neck spasms. Gio called him a ‘money grab guy'. The Yankees beat the A's 10-5. Aaron Judge returned and drove in a run. Jerry went around the NBA from last night's playoff games. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about what fans are really looking for when athletes get big contracts in NY. Gio doesn't think the Knicks will fire Tom Thibodeau but Boomer isn't so sure.