New York, New York with John Jastremski

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Nets-Bucks Heads to Game 7 and Mets Legend John Franco Stops By Jun 18, 2021

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JJ opens with the Nets' loss to the Bucks that gave us the best two words in sports: Game 7. He explains why Brooklyn will need another Game 5 performance from Durant to win the series. Then JJ discusses the Yankees' sweep of the Blue Jays (8:13), the Mets' situation with deGrom (14:01), and the Islanders going down 2-1 to the Lightning (17:55) before reacting to some listener voicemails (22:14). Next, he chats with Mets legend John Franco about Spider Tack, Jacob deGrom, and his favorite pizza spot in the city (38:55). Finally, JJ closes it out with some U.S. Open and NBA betting tips with Jared Smith (57:44).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: John Franco and Jared Smith

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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JACOB deGROM IS HURT AGAIN AND THE METS AND YANKEES GET WINS Jun 17, 2021

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JJ hopped on Greenroom (formerly Locker Room) for some instant reaction to “ace night” in New York City that resulted in a Gerrit Cole win for the Yankees but another injury for Jacob deGrom. Plus, JJ weighs in on the crazy choke job by the 76ers in Game 5 against the Hawks, previews Nets-Bucks Game 6, and opens it up to calls.

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Host: John Jastremski

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Kevin Durant’s All-Time Playoff Performance With Kaz Famuyide Jun 16, 2021

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JJ opens with Kevin Durant’s historic performance in the Nets' Game 5 win over the Bucks and explains why it’s the most significant in KD’s career (00:54). Then, he gets Kaz Famuyide’s reaction to Durant’s night, whether the Bucks can recover in Game 6, and whether the Hawks' performance makes him feel better about the Knicks (17:26). Next, JJ touches on the Islanders' Game 2 loss to the Lightning (41:04), and the Yankees and Mets picking up wins (43:25). Finally, he closes it out with some listener voicemails (50:22) and previews the best bets of the U.S. Open with Harry Gagnon (1:07:48).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Kaz Famuyide and Harry Gagnon

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Kyrie Irving Goes Down and the Nets Are in Trouble, Plus Nets Great Kerry Kittles Stops By Jun 14, 2021

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JJ opens with the Nets' Game 4 loss, Kyrie’s injury, and why without Irving and Harden, Brooklyn is in BIG trouble (1:28). Plus, he breaks down the Islanders' massive Game 1 win over the Lightning (11:39). Then, he chats with former Nets great Kerry Kittle about what the Nets have to do with two of their Big Three hurt, if we’ll see Kyrie or Harden the rest of the series, and some stories of playing with Jason Kidd and against Michael Jordan (15:08). Next, JJ weighs in on the Yankees' disastrous season continuing (32:26) and the Mets' big series win over the Padres (40:21). Finally, he closes it out by reacting to some listener voicemails (43:00).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Kerry Kittles

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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The State of the Yankees With Bob Klapisch. Plus, the Nets-Bucks Series Is Over. Jun 11, 2021

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JJ opens giving some credit to Aaron Boone (shockingly) after the Yankees win in Minnesota before reacting to the awkward Gerrit Cole soundbite where he was asked about using “Spider Tack” (1:47). Then, he breaks down the disappointing Mets loss in Baltimore (9:59) and explains why the Nets-Bucks series is over (12:15). Next, JJ does a “State of the Yankees” with Bob Klapisch of the Newark Star-Ledger on all their problems and why he still thinks they get in the playoffs (19:54). He then reacts to some listener voicemails (40:12) before chatting with Pitt associate head basketball coach Tim O’Toole about his time with Coach K and his reaction to his retirement from Duke at the end of next year (54:29). And finally, he closes it out by talking to his sister, Caroline Jastremski, who was the Yankee fan that went viral over the weekend after video showed her arguing with some young Red Sox fans (1:24:34)!

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Bob Klapisch, Tim O’Toole, and Caroline Jastremski

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Yankees Blow a Chance to Sweep, Nets Lose but Are Fine, Plus Alan Hahn and Mike Carver Stop By Jun 09, 2021

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JJ opens with Chapman giving up two home runs in the bottom of the ninth to blow a chance to sweep the Twins, which he believes will come back to haunt the Yankees (1:35). Next he explains why even though Milwaukee won Game 3, we shouldn’t trust the Bucks to beat the Nets (7:02). Next, JJ chats with MSG and ESPN host Alan Hahn about how the Knicks get better, who has the best chance to beat the Nets, and the Islanders' playoff run (17:08). Then, he reacts to some listener voicemails (36:35) and closes it out by chatting with Mike Carver about the Islanders-Lightning semifinal matchup and why he thinks the Isles are a live dog (1:01:27).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Alan Hahn and Mike Carver

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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It’s Time to Fire Aaron Boone After the Yankees Got Swept by the Red Sox, Plus Rob Perez on the NBA Jun 07, 2021

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JJ opens with a rant on his disgust for the Yankees after they were swept by the Red Sox and listens to Aaron Boone speak postgame to count all of his cliché answers (1:06). Then, he talks about the Nets' Game 1 win over the Bucks and why he doesn’t think they need James Harden to win the series (27:55). Next, he welcomes FanDuel expert Rob Perez, a.k.a. World Wide Wob, to the show to discuss his Knicks, his pick for the Nets-Bucks series, and why he thinks the Clippers will win the title (32:47). Finally, JJ closes it out with some thoughts on the Mets and Islanders (52:50) before reacting to some listener voicemails (58:47).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Rob Perez

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Bill Simmons and Jack O Join JJ to Get You Ready for Yankees–Red Sox Jun 04, 2021

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JJ opens with some thoughts on the Knicks' future now that he’s had a day to process the end of their season (1:22), and then previews the Nets-Bucks series (5:08). Next he welcomes The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Jack O on to preview the first Yankees–Red Sox series of the year, including why this season has been so miserable for New York fans, whether the rivalry still has the same bite to it, and which team finishes in first place in the AL East (12:03). Then Bill sticks around to share his thoughts on the Knicks' loss to the Hawks and why he thinks the winner of Nets-Bucks will be in the Finals (52:28). Finally, JJ closes it out with some listener voicemails (1:11:50).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guests: Bill Simmons and Jack O

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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THE KNICKS’ SEASON IS OVER AFTER BEING OUTCLASSED BY THE HAWKS IN FIVE GAMES Jun 03, 2021

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The Knicks' surprisingly fun season officially came to an end in their Game 5 loss to the Hawks. JJ took a bunch of calls in our live locker room show right after the game, breaking down how the Hawks completely outclassed the Knicks for the majority of the series, Julius Randle's and Tom Thibodeau’s shortcomings, and why it’ll be tricky to improve this team in the future.

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Host: John Jastremski

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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The Yankees End Their Four-Game Skid and the Nets Close Out the Celtics. Plus: Jerry Ferrara and Adam Schein on the Knicks and More Jun 02, 2021

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JJ opens with the Yankees' extra-innings win over the Rays that ended their four-game losing streak—although their problems are far from solved (00:58). He then breaks down the Nets closing out the Celtics (7:49) and previews Knicks-Hawks Game 5 (11:10). Next, we welcome actor and huge Knicks fan Jerry Ferrara back to the show to discuss whether the Knicks can extend the series, Trae Young’s dominance, and whether 'Scarface' is overrated (17:08). Then, JJ chats with his old friend, radio and TV host Adam Schein, about which star player he wants to see on the Knicks next season, whether it’s time to panic with the Yankees, and some great Jim Boeheim stories (37:32). Finally, he closes it out with the Mets' brutal loss in Arizona before reacting to some listener voicemails (1:09:32).

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Host: John Jastremski

Guest: Jerry Ferrara and Adam Schein

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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