New York, New York with John Jastremski - The Ringer

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Jeff Van Gundy on the Knicks' Revival, Plus Some Betting Talk With Stanford Steve Apr 21, 2021

JJ is in a great mood: The Knicks are the hottest team in basketball (2:45) and the Yankees finally got a win (12:40). Former Knicks head coach and current ESPN and ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy stops by to talk about New York’s resurgence, the Nets, and stories from his time at MSG (19:00). JJ then talks about the Mets’ hitting problems (49:25) before reacting to some listener voicemails (51:10). Finally, he closes it out with ESPN’s “Stanford” Steve Coughlin to talk NFL draft prop bets and baseball betting (1:06:45).

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Yankees Keep Losing, Knicks Keep Winning, Plus John Flaherty and JackO Apr 19, 2021

JJ is beside himself about the Yankees getting swept by the Rays and the arrogance of this team thinking they’re much better than they really are (2:50). It’s not all bad though—at least the Knicks keep winning (10:50). He then brings on JackO, The Ringer’s resident Yankees fan, for a venting session (18:00). Next, former Yankees catcher and current YES Network analyst John Flaherty talks about where the team goes from here and tells some stories about his playing days (41:30). Finally, JJ talks about the Mets finally getting deGrom some run support (1:04:55), takes some listener voicemails (1:07:20), and closes it out with some NFL draft prop betting tips (1:28:00).

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Jets & Giants Draft Previews With Charles Davis, Plus Knicks Optimism with Kaz Famuyide Apr 16, 2021

JJ opens with the Knicks' four-game winning streak and why there’s so much optimism around the team right now. He then welcomes NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to break down the NFL draft, including why he’s so high on Zach Wilson. Next he brings on Kaz Famuyide to talk about the playoff-bound Knicks, RJ Barrett’s rise, and who they match up well with in the first round. Finally he takes some listener voicemails and closes it out with some gambling talk with Ariel Epstein.

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The Yankees Are Terrible Right Now Apr 15, 2021

JJ was so upset with another Yankees performance that he had to get some things off his chest after Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays that dropped New York to 5-7. He explains all the things that are alarming to him including the flawed lineup, below average rotation, and lack of answers from manager Aaron Boone. Plus he listens to some of your voicemails.

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The Good (Mets) and the Bad (Yankees), Plus Fox’s Kevin Burkhardt Apr 14, 2021

JJ starts with the Mets sweeping their doubleheader Tuesday and then shifts to the “garbage” Yankees, who are lucky to just be one game under .500 right now. He then brings on Kevin Burkhardt of Fox to talk about working with Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz, where both New York baseball teams stack up in their leagues, and the NFL story line he’s most interested in right now. Finally, JJ takes some listener calls on the Knicks and Giants, talks about a couple movie sequels that are better than the original, and closes it out with some gambling picks for Wednesday in MLB.

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Frank Isola on the Knicks and Nets, Plus Yankees Avoid a Sweep and Mets Blow Another deGrom Start Apr 12, 2021

JJ starts with the Yankees avoiding the sweep and beating the pesky Rays, plus the frustration over the Mets’ rainout. He then welcomes Frank Isola of ESPN and SiriusXM to talk about Kyrie’s “personal days,” whether the Nets will have chemistry problems come playoff time, the Knicks’ future, and ’90s NBA stories. Finally, JJ takes some listener calls and closes it out with some gambling talk with Jared Smith.

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Mets' Controversial Win, Judge Hurt Again, and KD’s Back, Plus Former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum Apr 09, 2021

JJ starts with his thoughts on the Mets' controversial win after a walk-off hit by pitch (1:00). He then discusses the latest Aaron Judge injury and why the Yankees will have to think long and hard before giving him a new contract (8:35). Next, JJ talks with former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum about the Sam Darnold trade, the quarterbacks in this year's draft and his time working with Bill Parcells (14:45). Finally, he discusses Kevin Durant’s return to the Nets (36:11), takes some listener calls (41:30) and closes it out with some gambling talk with NESN’s Sam Panayotovich (1:10:16).

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Jets Trade Sam Darnold, Mets Meltdown, Sean Fennessey on NY Sports, and Betting the Masters Apr 06, 2021

JJ starts with his thoughts on the Jets trading Sam Darnold to the Panthers and what it means for the franchise (1:30). He then breaks down the Mets blowing another great deGrom outing in their season opener (6:50). Next, he chats with The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey about being a tortured Mets, Jets, and Knicks fan, and asks which team he’s the most optimistic about (13:20). Finally, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (38:15) and closes it out by chatting with Harry Gagnon of ‘Against All Odds’ on how to bet the Masters (58:48).

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Yankees Talk with CC Sabathia plus Listener Voicemails and How To Bet the NCAA Title Game Apr 05, 2021

JJ starts with his thoughts on UCLA-Gonzaga and why it’s the greatest NCAA tournament game he’s ever seen, plus he weighs in on the Yankees season opening series and if there’s any cause for concern (2:22). Then, he chats with former Yankee great and host of the 'R2C2' podcast, CC Sabathia, about some of his most memorable moments in New York, expectations for the Bronx Bombers this season and whether he thinks about being a Hall of Famer (15:25). Finally, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails on the show hotline (42:15) and closes it out with some gambling talk including leans for the men's NCAA title game and Masters with Jared Smith (57:07).

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