Podcast appearances and mentions of Jon Gruden

Ben Maller talks about how these new developments changes the conversation for Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, a report that former Raiders coach Jon Gruden is looking to get Roger Goodell under oath, the idea that Taylor Swift has generated $1 billion for the NFL, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start with Jon Gruden's legal war with the NFL, weird conspiracy theories surrounding Savannah Guthrie's family, and even the local sanitation workers calling in. Also, the time Boomer gifted us with Super Bowl tickets, Sam Darnold and Harrison Phillips from Radio Row, and a caller on Tom Brady is officially posting "thirst traps."

From the Knicks landing Jose Alvarado to Gio's defense of Tom Brady against "slug" Boston fans, we have a busy show. We hear about the "cancerous" Jets atmosphere from Harrison Phillips, recap Matthew Stafford's MVP win, and tackle everything from Jon Gruden's lawsuit to Tom Brady's alleged "thirst traps." We've even got Radio Row updates from Sam Darnold and Martha Stewart's dating advice for Kay Adams. Plus, don't miss the Moment of the Day, lots of callers checking in, and our own jokes for NFL Honors.

Jon Gruden is suing the NFL for purposely destroying his career. If only this trial was in NYC. Plus, an irate sanitation worker calls in to let Boomer have it about his criticisms.

Mike Florio joins and breaks down all the biggest storylines surrounding the NFL and the Super Bowl. Florio discusses some of his conversations during Super Bowl week including Bo Jackson and Justin Jefferson. The conversation shifts to the controversy surrounding the Jon Gruden lawsuit against the NFL and how it compares to the Brian Flores lawsuit. Florio also weighs in on next year's hall of fame ballot and the questionable names headlining it.

Hour 4 begins with a conversation about this year's halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny. Then Mike Florio joins and breaks down all the biggest storylines in the NFL ahead of the big game including the Jon Gruden lawsuit. The hour wraps with one last look at the big game and some prop bets including Super Bowl MVP.

Dirty Work Hour 4: The Boys break down the Giannis for Draymond rumors, & they also bring you a loaded Sound Soiree with Steve Kerr, Mike Vrabel, Jon Gruden, Todd Monken, & Mike LaFleurSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super week on radio row is in full swing and Stugotz, Mikey A, Izzy and Taylor sit down with Mike Golic, Hall of Famer Joe Montana, Detroit Lions Amon-Ra St.Brown and Penei Sewell. Plus, our buddy Chris Simms gets some intense flashbacks of his time with Jon Gruden when he sits down with the crew and Frank Caliendo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where comedian Frank Caliendo visits the set and does his hilarious, spot-on impressions of Rob Gronkowski, Billy Bob Thornton, Jerry Jones, Jay Glazer, Jon Gruden, John Madden, Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino and more. Four-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX Analyst Rob Gronkowski tells Rich who was really to blame that time he dented the Lombardi Trophy, explains why the Patriots beat the Seahawks in the famous Malcolm Butler interception title game, this no-holds-barred thoughts on Bill Belichick's Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, if the Patriots or Seahawks come out on top on Super Sunday, and more. Rich and the guys react to the Dallas Mavericks trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer on Hall of Fame snubs of coaching legends Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan. Will Gisele will attend Tom Brady's eventual induction. A caller brings up video of Jon Gruden and Rich Gannon calling plays on the streets of San Francisco. Plus, Mike Vrabel revisits his "Super Bowl sacrifice," Lindsey Vonn eyes an Olympic comeback on a ruptured ACL, and we discuss the financial deficit facing Rutgers athletics.

...and they were calling out plays like they were at the line of scrimmage. That's the punchline.

Super week on radio row is in full swing and Stugotz, Mikey A, Izzy and Taylor sit down with Mike Golic, Hall of Famer Joe Montana, Detroit Lions Amon-Ra St.Brown and Penei Sewell. Plus, our buddy Chris Simms gets some intense flashbacks of his time with Jon Gruden when he sits down with the crew and Frank Caliendo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Live from Media Row! Draymond Green reflects on his career after what might be his final game with the Warriors. We break down the chances he could be traded in a blockbuster deal for Giannis. Plus, Jon Gruden hilariously bumps into Rich Gannon on the streets of San Francisco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Live from Media Row! Draymond Green reflects on his career after what might be his final game with the Warriors. We break down the chances he could be traded in a blockbuster deal for Giannis. Plus, Jon Gruden hilariously bumps into Rich Gannon on the streets of San Francisco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomer and Gio are intrigued by a report that the Jets reached out to Jon Gruden for a coordinator position. Plus, why Evan Roberts believes this is all a set up for Gruden to become head coach in 2027 (18:20); Evan & Tiki discuss the hopelessness of the Jets (35:23); Craig Carton calls out the Jets and the Gruden delusion (59:00); Boomer and Gio on the mess that the Jets find themselves in with their coordinators (1:13:28).

Boomer and Gio are intrigued by a report that the Jets reached out to Jon Gruden for a coordinator position. Plus, why Evan Roberts believes this is all a set up for Gruden to become head coach in 2027 (18:20); Evan & Tiki discuss the hopelessness of the Jets (35:23); Craig Carton calls out the Jets and the Gruden delusion (59:00); Boomer and Gio on the mess that the Jets find themselves in with their coordinators (1:13:28).

Boomer & Gio hear Jon Gruden's reaction to reports linking him to the Jets and give their take. Plus, should the Knicks aggressively pursue Giannis in the trade market? (12:12) Bill Belichick misses the Hall of Fame and what it says about the voting (24:24); what are the Jets' QB options for next year? (37:29) Boomer asks Gio to rank the head coach hirings in the NFL (46:02); more on the Mets clubhouse atmosphere and Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor (54:39)

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The 4th and final hour of Evan & Tiki is packed with Jets drama and classic WFAN chaos. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic joins to break down the reported Jon Gruden phone call with the Jets, who made the call, Aaron Glenn's shaky footing, Woody Johnson's involvement, and the uncertain plan at offensive coordinator and quarterback. Plus, calls on the Rangers vs Islanders rivalry, Knicks history debates, Mets vs Yankees lineup arguments, WWE Royal Rumble predictions, and a hilarious edition of Idiots With Idioms to close out the show.

Hour 2 opens with Jon Gruden finally addressing the rumor mill on Tampa sports radio, flatly saying there was “never anything” from the New York Jets. Evan and Tiki Barber dig into what that actually means, parsing the difference between an “offer” versus contact through agents, friends, or back channels, and why the wording can be technically true while still avoiding the full story. They also push back hard on fans dismissing credible reporting, defending Diana Russini and Zack Rosenblatt and explaining how information can be real while still being shaped by the motivations of whoever leaked it. The conversation turns into a bigger question: who benefits from the Gruden chatter being out there, and could it make Aaron Glenn look better or worse depending on what gets pinned on him versus Woody Johnson? Then the show takes a left turn into comedy when a caller, Ozzie from Woodridge, “bullies” both Evan and Shaun about their hair on YouTube, leading to on-air style changes, hat reveals, and plenty of roasting. On the phones, the Malik Willis conversation heats up with callers pitching him as a real Jets swing, plus trade ideas and fear that he ends up elsewhere. The hour closes by pivoting to the NBA trade deadline drama: how a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo move could ripple into a New York Knicks decision on Karl-Anthony Towns, why Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors keep getting mentioned, and the ultimate high-risk debate: is Anthony Davis worth the gamble if you are chasing a title?

Jon Gruden finally addresses the Jets rumor on Tampa sports radio, saying there was “never anything” from the New York Jets. Evan and Tiki Barber break down the wording and explain how this can turn into a semantics game, offer versus contact, agent versus direct call, and why reports can be true even when the details get twisted. They also defend Diana Russini and Zack Rosenblatt from the “they're making it up” crowd, while admitting everyone involved has motivations when stories leak. Then the segment takes a hilarious detour when Ozzie from Woodridge bullies Evan into changing his hair and bullies Shaun into hiding under a winter hat on YouTube, leading to an on-air reveal and plenty of roasting before the calls keep rolling.

Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic joins the show to address Jon Gruden publicly denying the Jets rumor and makes it crystal clear: he stands by his reporting that the New York Jets made a phone call to gauge interest, not that they offered him a job. Zack explains why Gruden might be playing semantics, why it may not benefit him to embarrass a team, and how stories like this get distorted once they hit the rumor mill. From there, the conversation turns to the Jets larger plan, or lack of one. Zack says the offensive coordinator search has been messy and shifting, but he still believes Frank Reich is the most likely landing spot because he would function as the “head coach of the offense,” allowing Aaron Glenn to focus on defense. They also dig into the quarterback problem, the thin list of realistic options, and why the Jets are stuck between short-term band-aids and a long-term rebuild. Finally, Zack tackles the biggest fear Jets fans have: Woody Johnson getting too involved as pressure mounts. He describes how quickly the internal plan seemed to change, why the coaching staff decisions scream disarray, and how the Jets are being mocked around the league in a way he has not seen during his time covering the team. The interview ends with the blunt question of whether this job is becoming toxic, and what happens next if the Jets stumble again.

The conversation picks up on the Jon Gruden storyline with Evan laying out why, if the idea truly came from ownership, it would signal just how desperate the New York Jets might be. Evan argues that if Jon Gruden ever returns to coaching, it would take both money and real power, and the Jets might be the only team willing to hand him the keys to the franchise. The crew also discusses the unspoken reality that any team openly embracing Gruden could face quiet backlash from the rest of the league, even if fans never see it publicly. From there, the phones flip the segment toward hockey and New York sports pride. Callers gush over Matthew Schaefer, with bold claims that he is already the new king of New York sports. Evan pushes back on the hype, agreeing Schaefer is special but cautioning against crowning dynasties after a few months, which turns into a heated back and forth about prospects, sure things, and why fans always protect their own guys. The segment closes with a classic Knicks history argument as callers debate who really kept the New York Knicks from winning a championship in the 1990s. Evan breaks down why both Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon were roadblocks, but draws a clear distinction with LeBron James, arguing LeBron never haunted the Knicks the way Jordan did, and that the lingering resentment toward him says more about fan emotion than actual history.

Boomer questions why Bill Belichick is on a Hall of Fame ballot while still eyeing the sidelines. We talk about the NFL's bizarre "Chief Kindness Officer" appointment and Jon Gruden debunking the Jets rumors. We've also got the latest on the Islanders' absolute dominance over the Rangers, an emotional Joe Brady starting his new era in Buffalo, and we look at the Nipah virus outbreak in India for some reason.

This morning we have Jon Gruden busy debunking Jets rumors, and a controversial YouTuber has been named the league's "Chief Kindness Officer." We've got the emotional introduction of Joe Brady in Buffalo and Robert Saleh's "fast and violent" promise for his new squad. Plus, we celebrate the Islanders' season sweep of the Rangers with Matthew Schaefer and a new Netflix doc about the Miracle On Ice. Also, we dive into scandalous tee-ball coaching advice, and confusing "I'm enoughed" T-shirts.

We try to figure out what the position is and what it means and why they hired who they did. We also get into Jon Gruden on a Tampa radio station saying there was no offer from the Jets.

C-Lo's here with Jon Gruden shutting down those Jets rumors while Brandon Tierney pulls no punches on Woody Johnson. Boomer's got a Raiders coaching prediction, an emotional Joe Brady in Buffalo, and the Islanders sweep the Rangers.

Meredith joins Ken and Anthony to talk about the comments Chris Antonetti made about Guardians free agency and the latest Jon Gruden coaching rumors in About Last Night.

We continue with your calls on Giannis & also talk about Aaron Glenn's search to fill out his staff. Jon Gruden shot down the rumors he got a call from the Jets. And a new edition of Sideline to Sideline! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decision for Jayson Tatum to return now becomes up in the air, the Jets wanting Jon Gruden to be their offensive coordinator, and a check in on the Bruins in tonight's Headlines.

Another day, another update on the Eagles' offensive coordinator search. Ike, Spike, and Fritz are still waiting for the Eagles to name their next play caller—and a new, intriguing candidate has entered the conversation that no one has been considering.

In Hour 2, the WIP Afternoon Show wants the Eagles to give Jon Gruden a call for their open offensive coordinator job. Plus, Brodes stops by with the latest Flyers in 50 update.

On today's show, the WIP Afternoon Show dives into the big question: should the Sixers trade Joel Embiid at the NBA trade deadline, or keep him in Philly? Plus, Spike rants about Chris Sánchez pitching in the World Baseball Classic. They also cover Flyers in 50 with Brodes, give Jon Gruden a shot at the Eagles OC job, react to Doc Rivers enraging Sixers fans, and more!

Nick Kostos reacts to Bill Polian's comments saying he had nothing to do with Bill Belichick being snubbed as a Hall of Famer. Plus, Nick laughs at the Jets asking to interview Jon Gruden.

Ben Maller talks about Jon Gruden rejecting interest from the Jets to join Aaron Glenn's coaching staff, Aaron Glenn firing six assistants from his staff, Grizzlies owner Robert Pera's pickup skills and jealous of Justin Timberlake, Too Much or Not Enough, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Jets hit the reset button again, and the fallout is ugly. With Aaron Glenn firing coaches and still searching for an offensive coordinator, the conversation turns to the wildest report yet: the Jets allegedly offered Jon Gruden a staff role, and the guys think that only happens if Woody Johnson is the one making the call. That sparks the bigger question: is this the setup for Gruden to become the next Jets head coach once the season goes sideways? Hour 1 dives into why the Jets feel like a disaster in the making for 2026: no OC, no QB, and a staff that looks like a collection of “singles to center field” hires. The crew debates whether the franchise should just go full drastic now, or ride out Glenn, embrace the tank, chase the No. 1 pick, and then make the big swing later (Arch Manning dreams included). Plus, a heated caller debate on whether Gruden should ever be hired again, the reality of the Jets' league-wide reputation, cap space vs dead money, and a potential “path forward” that includes a real play-caller and a quarterback swing like Malik Willis or Teddy Bridgewater. Then it's a quick pivot to Knicks notes after a win, with Karl-Anthony Towns again sitting late, Clyde calling out the defense, and more questions about crunch-time lineups.

The Jets rumor mill hits a new level when reports surface that New York reached out to Jon Gruden, and the crew immediately connects the dots to a bigger, messier question: is this really Aaron Glenn's show, or is Woody Johnson still lurking with “suggestions” that can shake the whole building? Connor Hughes joins to explain what he's hearing from inside the organization, why the Jets' coaching plan has felt scattered, and how quickly a bad start could turn any “big name” hire into instant chaos. Along the way, the conversation digs into how toxic the Jets' reputation has become around the league, why the staff changes caught people off guard, and why the franchise feels like it's stuck in a never ending cycle of headlines, embarrassment, and “trust us” messaging. If Gruden turned them down once, does that make it even more likely the Jets come crawling back later, especially if the season goes sideways again? And if the Jets keep operating like this, what does that say about who's really steering the ship?

The Jets blow up their coaching staff, rumors swirl about Jon Gruden, and one uncomfortable conclusion starts to feel unavoidable. After reports that the Jets reached out to Gruden for an offensive role, the discussion turns into a full blown look at who actually made that call, why it almost certainly came from ownership, and what it says about Aaron Glenn's future. As the Jets drift toward another chaotic season with no coordinator, no quarterback, and no clear direction, the idea takes hold that this is all groundwork for what comes next. A brutal 2026, a desperate franchise, and a coach no one else seems willing to touch. The conversation breaks down why firing Glenn now makes no sense, why bringing Gruden in today could be worse than waiting, and why a year from now Jets fans may finally get exactly what they have been asking for.

Jets fans hit a new low, so Evan turns to Tiki Barber for the one thing the fanbase is desperate for: an actual path forward. Tiki lays out a realistic short-term blueprint, starting with finding a competent, slightly “down on his luck” offensive mind, then using the Jets' cap flexibility to take a swing at a real QB plan that doesn't feel like another doomed lottery ticket. That leads straight into the Malik Willis idea, why he's viewed differently than Justin Fields, and why a Bridgewater-plus-Willis approach could at least make the offense functional and watchable. From there, the calls light up with the real issue hovering over everything: Jon Gruden. Is he even hirable? Do the Jets need a “CEO coach” to fix the entire operation? And if the Jets are already sniffing around Gruden, does that mean ownership is setting the table for the inevitable move next year? The segment wraps with a brutally honest look at the Jets' league-wide reputation, the fear that top quarterbacks simply won't choose New York, and the uncomfortable reality that “hope” might now mean rooting for the No. 1 pick and praying the next coach can finally change the culture.

With Todd Monken officially off the board, Tiki drops a fresh “Top 5” list of preferred Giants offensive coordinator candidates, ranging from familiar names like Matt Nagy and Kliff Kingsbury to intriguing newer options tied to successful coaching trees. The conversation hits what the Giants job actually offers, why play-calling matters, and why the safest endorsement might simply be “whoever John Harbaugh picks.” Then the show gets sideswiped by breaking Jets news that somehow feels even more Jets than usual: New York hires Brian Duker as defensive coordinator after a virtual interview just 21 hours earlier, with the clear implication that Aaron Glenn is essentially taking over the defense himself. The reaction is immediate, equal parts disbelief and dread, as callers torch Woody Johnson, question how any of this qualifies as a plan, and argue the only person who could survive this level of dysfunction is a full power “CEO coach” like Jon Gruden. The segment closes with the larger fear hovering over everything: the Jets' reputation is so bad that even elite quarterback prospects may steer clear, which turns “hope” into something darker, rooting for the No. 1 pick and praying the next coaching hire finally resets the franchise.

Evan lays out his blunt read on the Jets reaching out to Jon Gruden: it feels less like a coordinator search and more like a preview of what Woody Johnson might do when Aaron Glenn is gone. To separate paranoia from reality, the show brings in Jets reporter Connor Hughes to explain what he's hearing inside the building, how “hands off” Woody really is, and why a name like Gruden almost certainly touched ownership at some level. Connor details how the Jets' staff plan has shifted in real time, why candidates believed the defensive coordinator job was traditional before Aaron Glenn decided he wanted to call plays, and how the process spiraled from big-name interviews into a lesser-known hire with Glenn essentially running the defense. On offense, he explains the original plan to keep Tanner Engstrom in place with a veteran “head coach of the offense,” why firing him complicates things, and why Frank Reich is trending as the likely answer once the required interview process plays out. The bigger takeaway is the one Jets fans can't escape: the organization is getting mocked league-wide, the timeline to get a staff and quarterback plan in order is shrinking fast, and any Gruden connection is gasoline on a situation that already feels toxic. The segment then pivots to the Giants, where optimism is rising under John Harbaugh and the OC opening is suddenly one of the most attractive springboards in the league. Finally, the show reacts to fresh Browns drama involving Jim Schwartz, adding another dose of “what are they doing?” dysfunction to a day that already has plenty of it.

Pure Browns dysfunction after Jim Schwartz reportedly tells Cleveland he wants out, creating a ridiculous scenario where candidates were told “you have to keep the DC,” only for the team to hire Todd Monken and suddenly the DC doesn't even want to stay. Evan and Tiki rip the process as another example of an organization tripping over itself, and Evan admits it almost makes Jets fans feel a tiny bit better knowing there's another franchise living in the same mess. From there, the conversation spirals into a broader takedown of how “bad organizations stay bad,” plus a quick rant on how meaningless the Pro Bowl has become, before Evan unveils his Top 5 most likely Jets head coaches for Week 1 of 2027, headlined by the nuclear prediction everyone is bracing for: Jon Gruden. Then the show pivots hard into Yankees frustration after Joe Sherman's rant goes viral and Sean fires back, calling out the “old guard” of baseball writers and the idea that fans with microphones are supposed to apologize for criticizing the team's spending. The anger keeps rolling when a lifelong Yankees fan calls in and says she's finally refusing her season tickets after three decades, forcing the crew to walk the tightrope between “the offseason hasn't impressed” and “this team is still a postseason lock if the core is healthy.”

The Jets sprial into a further mess, the Giants need for an OC takes a turn, and Giannis asks out, sort of.

We honor the legendary Jets PR man Frank Ramos and look at his incredible legacy. We dive into the PR minefield surrounding the Jon Gruden rumors. Jerry's got an emotional Mike McCarthy becoming the Steelers' next head coach, the reaction over Bill Belichick missing the first-ballot Hall of Fame. Also, Joel Sherman telling Yankees fans exactly what he thinks, plus, a debate on whether Tom Brady faces a similar snub to Belichick.

Rumors of Jon Gruden talking to the Jets' have people asking who wanted it, Glenn or Woody. Also, the sports world is in a bit of shock as Bill Belichick missing the first-ballot Hall of Fame. Plus, Mike McDaniel's move to the Chargers and the Knicks' latest win to the Broncos firing their OC - a lot going on in this hour.

We discuss the Jets' controversial pursuit of Jon Gruden, the fallout from Bill Belichick's stunning Hall of Fame snub, and an emotional Mike McCarthy eyeing a reunion with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh. Also, Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll join forces in Tennessee, what will NY fans think when "it" happens. From Joe Brady's new era in Buffalo to the Knicks' curious benching of KAT and Gio's official dislike of scripted TV, we've got everything we can reasonably offer.

News that the Jets spoke to Jon Gruden about a coordinator job prompts a discussion about why him being back in the NFL might not ever happen.

Who did? Glenn? Mougey? Woody? Here's the whole first part of the show as we try to figure out what's going on.

Mike Francesa talks about Jon Gruden being offered a role with the Jets and Bill Belichick being snubbed from the Football Hall of Fame. 01:20 Gruden Offered Role By Jets 6:48 Jets Coaching Updates 11:16 Bill Belichick Snubbed #jets #giant #betriversnetwork