New York, New York with John Jastremski

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Knicks Tease Us, Jets-Giants QB Questions, Plus Week 14 NFL Picks With Joe Benigno Dec 03, 2021

Show notes

JJ opens with his Dolphins taking on the Giants this Sunday and the status of Daniel Jones (00:28), plus why we need to see an improved Zach Wilson performance this week against the Eagles (4:55). Then, he breaks down the Knicks teasing us in a tough loss to the Bulls (6:47) and why he’s so hyped for college football Championship Saturday (10:16). Next, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (13:44) before giving out his NFL Old School vs. New School picks with Joe Benigno (31:40). Finally, he gets some more best bets from handicapper Art DiCesare (57:28) and closes it out with some fantasy advice with Jason Katz (1:13:31).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guest: Joe Benigno, Art DiCesare, and Jason Katz

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Knicks-Nets Leaves Us Wanting More. Plus: Yankee Free-Agency Frustration and Around the NFL With Ross Tucker. Dec 01, 2021

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JJ opens from Barclays after the Nets’ win over the Knicks and shares why we need this matchup in the playoffs (00:42). Then, he gets into the frustration around the Yankees’ lack of activity in free agency (7:00) and Daniel Jones’s injury (11:57). Next, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (14:04) before chatting with former NFL lineman Ross Tucker about the AFC teams he believes in, the Mac Jones hype, Zach Wilson’s struggles, and more (32:10). Finally, he closes it out with a look ahead to ‘Thursday Night Football’ (57:55).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guest: Ross Tucker

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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THE METS SIGN MAX SCHERZER Nov 29, 2021

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JJ was live on Spotify Greenroom reacting to the massive news that three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer is signing with the Mets, giving them the best one-two punch in baseball and putting the city, and entire league, on notice.

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Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Mets to Sign Scherzer? Jets and Giants Win, Plus SNY’s Steve Gelbs Nov 29, 2021

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JJ opens with the late news that the Mets are reportedly leading the race to sign three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer (01:20). Next, he gets to whether the Giants’ win over the Eagles keeps them alive in the NFC playoff picture (09:14) and a nice Jets win despite the play of Zach Wilson (13:53). Then, SNY’s Steve Gelbs hops on to talk about why he thinks the Jets have the building blocks in place to turn this franchise around in the near future, plus the Mets' big lineup improvement and who should should be the next manager (18:20). Next, JJ breaks down the rest of the Week 12 NFL slate (44:16), gives his takeaways from a big college football weekend (53:38), and reacts to a bunch of listener voicemails (58:33). He closes it out by previewing Knicks-Nets on Tuesday and gives some leans for ‘Monday Night Football’ (76:12).

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Guests: Steve Gelbs

Producers : Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Giants Get Rid of Garrett, Stugotz’s NY Sports Session, Plus Thanksgiving/Week 12 Picks w Joe Benigno Nov 24, 2021

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JJ opens by discussing the Giants’ decision to fire Jason Garrett and the other fixes the franchise needs to make (01:43), the Jets going back to starting Zach Wilson (06:55), and recapping the Knicks’ win over the Lakers (08:51). Next, JJ talks with Meadowlark Media’s Jon “Stugotz” Weiner about their NY upbringings, golf, and his career in radio (12:33). Then he answers his voicemails and does some Trivia Q&A With JJ (41:00) before Old School vs. New School Week 11 NFL picks with Joe Benigno (57:00). And finally, he closes it out with some more Week 11 NFL plays with handicapper Art DiCesare (87:00) and gets some fantasy advice from Jason Katz (106:24).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Joe Benigno, Art DiCesare, Jason Katz, Jon “Stugotz” Weiner

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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THE GIANTS ARE NOTHING BUT PAIN Nov 23, 2021

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JJ was live on Spotify Greenroom with Danny Heifetz to immediate react to the the Giants’ embarrassing performance against the Bucs on ‘Monday Night Football.’ They got into why this coaching staff and front office have done little to nothing right over the years, discussed Daniel Jones’s future, and reacted to a bunch of calls.

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Danny Heifetz

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Few Positives in the Jets’ Loss, Disjointed Knicks, and a Giants-Bucs ‘MNF’ Preview Nov 22, 2021

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JJ opens with the Jets’ loss to the Dolphins in a game with very few positives other than the rookies (00:50) before getting to the Knicks’ loss to the Bulls and why this team has a lot to figure out as they head into a tough stretch of games (07:49). Then, he breaks down to the entire Week 11 NFL slate, including the game of the year on Sunday night and some surprise teams who are making playoff pushes (13:03). Next, he reacts to some listener voicemails (24:25) before chatting with Harry Gagnon of ‘Against All Odds’ about NFL MVP futures and who he likes to make the CFB playoff (39:40). Finally, he previews the Giants-Bucs game on Monday night (52:33).

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Guests: Harry Gagnon

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Why are the Jets Starting Joe Flacco? Plus, Another Bad Knicks Loss and Week 11 NFL Picks With Joe Benigno Nov 19, 2021

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JJ opens with a theory as to why Joe Flacco is starting for the Jets this Sunday (01:05), plus Julius Randle struggles in another bad Knicks loss (05:23) and the Patriots look like the real deal (09:31). Next, JJ reacts to a bunch of listener voicemails (12:16) before Old School vs. New School Week 11 NFL picks with Joe Benigno (33:26). And finally, he closes it out with some more Week 11 NFL plays with handicapper Art DiCesare (63:42) and gets some fantasy advice from Jason Katz (78:27).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Joe Benigno, Art DiCesare, and Jason Katz

Producer: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Mets Lose Syndergaard With Sean Fennessey Plus World Series Champion Johnny Damon Nov 17, 2021

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JJ opens with the Mets losing Noah Syndergaard to the Angels (01:24), the Nets getting blown out by an impressive Warriors team (08:43), and why Rex Ryan looks bad calling out Jets head coach Robert Saleh (12:35). Then he chats with The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey for more on the Mets losing Syndergaard, Mike White crashing down to earth for the Jets, and his outlook on the Knicks early in the season (16:58). Next, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (38:21) before chatting with former Yankee and World Series champion Johnny Damon about his highs and lows in New York, the rivalry with the Red Sox, and more (58:47). And finally, he closes it out with Sports Illustrated’s Matt Ehalt talking World Series and NFL MVP futures (85:37).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Sean Fennessey, Johnny Damon, and Matt Ehalt

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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The End of the Mike White Fairy Tale and the Knicks’ Lineup Issues, Plus: Bob Wischusen and Mike Carver Nov 15, 2021

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JJ opens with the clock striking midnight for Magic Mike White after another horrific Jets performance and why he expects to see Zach Wilson back next week (00:54). Then, he touches on the Knicks and why they have a problem with their starters, Julius Randle, and the competitive Eastern Conference (08:30). Then the radio voice of the Jets, Bob Wischusen, stops by for more on a very disappointing performance, plus he talks a little college football as well (13:33). Next, JJ reacts to the rest of the Sunday slate (31:28) before reacting to some listener voicemails (46:31). Finally, friend of the show and big Bills fan Mike Carver hops on to throw some more cold water on the Jets and Mike White, discuss which AFC team scares him the most, and break down the Islanders early in the season (64:43).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Bob Wischusen and Mike Carver

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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