New York, New York with John Jastremski

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Can the Mets Save Their Season? Plus Zach Wilson Showed Us His Wow Factor Aug 23, 2021

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JJ opens with by discussing whether the Mets can realistically play their way back into the playoffs with six weeks left in the season (01:10). Then, he gets into the Yankees playing like the best team in baseball (05:23) before telling Jets fans they should be cautiously optimistic about Zach Wilson (10:36). Next, JJ chats with former Met Nelson Figueroa (13:25) before reacting to some listener voicemails (35:28). And finally, he closes it out with some NFL futures picks with Harry Gagnon (57:09).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Nelson Figueroa and Harry Gagnon

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Jets Curse Strikes Again, Plus Break Up the Yankees! Aug 20, 2021

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JJ reacts to the bad news from Jets camp that big free agent signing Carl Lawson tore his Achilles and is out for the season (00:51). Then he chats with actor and massive Yankees fan Nick Turturro about the team’s turnaround and why he’s not settling for the wild card (11:16). Next, he breaks down the Mets’ loss to the Dodgers and owner Steve Cohen calling out the teams’ hitters (29:47). Finally, he reacts to listener voicemails before closing it out with some gambling picks (34:51).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guest: Nick Turturro

Producer: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Bombers Back? Yankees Sweep Doubleheader and Draw Even With Red Sox. Aug 18, 2021

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JJ records from Yankee Stadium after the Bombers sweep their doubleheader against the Red Sox, bringing them level with Boston in the standings (1:10). Then, he discusses Giants owner John Mara’s comments about the team's need to start winning (10:06). Next, JJ chats with the Spanish radio voice of the Yankees, Rickie Ricardo (13:42); reacts to some listener voicemails (33:48); and answers a couple Q&A With JJ trivia questions (49:39). Finally, he closes it out with some fantasy football advice from Jason Katz (58:15).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Rickie Ricardo and Jason Katz

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Giants Predictions and a Fantasy Preview with Danny Heifetz, Plus Mets Season on Life Support Aug 16, 2021

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JJ opens with the Mets getting swept by the Dodgers (00:56), the Yankees' impressive series win over the White Sox (06:33), and his takeaways from the Jets-Giants preseason game Saturday night (12:22). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz about the expectations for the Giants, the NFC East, and the players he likes this season in fantasy (17:20). Finally, he closes it out with some listener voicemails (47:45) before looking ahead to some of the bets best of the week (68:53).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Danny Heifetz

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Field of Disappointment for the Yankees, the Mets Show Life, and the Top Five New York Athletes Right Now Aug 13, 2021

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JJ opens with the "Field of Dreams" game that turned into a nightmare for the Yankees (00:38) before talking about the Mets showing some life (7:23). Then he reacts to some listener voicemails (12:19) before wrapping up his "Top Athletes in New York" list with nos. 5 through 1 (30:56). Next, he talks to classic rock DJ and big Mets fan Ken Dashow about music and his fandom before bringing on Eric Devendorf, Adam Weitsman, and Kevin Belbey from the Boeheim’s Army crew after they were crowned TBT champions (69:42). Finally, he closes it out with a preview of the Jets-Giants preseason game this weekend (91:26).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Ken Dashow, Eric Devendorf, Adam Weitsman and Kevin Belbey

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Mike Carver’s Best Football Bets, and Ranking the Best New York Athletes (Part 2: 10-6) Aug 11, 2021

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JJ opens with a predictable Yankee loss, another bad Mets rainout, and why Saquon Barkley needs to play Week 1 for the Giants (01:13). Then, he chats with legendary sports radio host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo about his career, the evolution of sports talk, and some of the top stories in New York sports (11:36). Next, he reacts to some listener voicemails including a couple of trivia questions (45:09) before getting to Part 2 of ranking the best athletes in New York right now (68:30). Finally, he closes it out with SportsGrid’s Mike Carver for some best bets as we get closer to football season (74:16).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Mike Carver

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Mets Done? Bittersweet Yankee Weekend With JackO. Plus, Ranking the Best New York Athletes Right Now (Part 1: 15-11). Aug 09, 2021

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JJ opens with the Mets somehow finding a new low by getting swept by the Phillies and blowing the division lead. Can they save their season (0:44)? Then, he discusses the Yankees surging up the standing but also Anthony Rizzo testing positive for COVID (9:02). Next, JJ reacts to a bunch of listener voicemails (15:15) before chatting with JackO about the Yankees revival and Bill Simmons’s Red Sox imploding (36:50). Finally, in Part 1 of a weeklong feature, he ranks the best athletes in New York right now. Today he reveals no. 15 through no. 11 (56:35).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: JackO

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Knicks Making Moves With Ian Begley, Mets in Crisis Mode, and NFL Value Bets With Ariel Epstein Aug 06, 2021

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JJ opens with what he believes are two smart moves from the Knicks: extending Julius Randle and signing Kemba Walker. He then chats with SNY's Ian Begley about how this sets the NBA franchise up for the future (9:35) before talking about the Mets and Yankees heading in completely opposite directions (28:15). Then, he reacts to some listener voicemails (39:35) before closing it out with SportsGrid’s Ariel Epstein for some NFL value bets (55:06).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Ian Begley and Ariel Epstein

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Mets Continue to Slide, Yankees' Bats Come Alive, Plus Brandon Tierney Aug 04, 2021

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JJ opens by discussing the Mets, who continue to trend downward, and are in danger of losing their NL East lead (1:52). Then, he gets into the Knicks' solid free-agency pickups (6:30), and then he discusses the Yankees needing to win big this week to secure a wild-card spot (12:39). Next, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails and does weekly trivia (16:55) before chatting with Brandon Tierney the Knicks, the Jets, and betting odds for the upcoming NFL season (40:18).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Brandon Tierney

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Rotten Mets Weekend, Game-Changer Rizzo, Plus Fran Fraschilla Aug 02, 2021

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JJ opens by recapping a rough weekend for the Mets, who lost another series, struggled to hit, and failed to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker (1:07). Then, he gets into the resurgent Yankees, backed by new guy Anthony Rizzo, and why it's like watching a whole new team (8:10). Next, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (16:40) before chatting with basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla about the NBA draft, the Knicks and the Nets, and USA basketball (36:31).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Fran Fraschilla

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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