Boomer & Gio

Keith Hernandez kicks things off with his outlook on Mets Opening Day and the new roster. We discuss Chris McMonigle’s baseball expertise. We revisit Dave Sims’ call of the Yankees’ dominant win over the Giants and the league's first official ABS challenge. Following Rob Manfred’s quick interview last night and Rick Pitino’s pre-flight thoughts on facing Duke, we dive into Shaq’s story about a fake Sabrina Carpenter DM and a caller’s struggle to enter the Citi Field parking lots.

The hour kicks off with Bruce Beck’s infectious positivity as the Mets are on Peacock and NBC today. Jerry starts his update with fan calls and the Mets starting lineup, while David Stearns reflects on being just a year old during the 1986 season. The Moment of the Day with Gio’s theory on Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne. We wrap up the hour focusing on Opening Day and the 40th anniversary of the Mets' last World Series championship.

We talked to a few people on the way to the Mets game. Jerry has the lineup for the Mets. David Stearns said the 1986 series was so far back he was only a year old. The Mets should have made a video with Grimace, Hawk Tua Girl and the Gay Mets. The Moment of The Day: Gio’s theory on how Paul Skenes got Livvy Dunne.

New York broadcasting legend and happiest man on Earth, Bruce Beck, checks in to talk Mets.

Jerry's got Dave Sims on the call as the Yankees beat the Giants with a huge second inning. We had the first official ABS challenge in baseball last night. Rob Manfred did an interview in the fifth inning and it was quick and trite. We heard from Rick Pitino as he was waiting for his flight to go play Duke.

Keith Hernandez joins us to talk about Mets Opening Day and what we can expect this season with all the new guys.

Jerry returns for an update and we heard the first run of the season for the Yankees. The Yanks scored five runs in the second. We heard from Max Fried after the game. Barry Bonds was on the Netflix broadcast and he told a story about getting an offer from George Steinbrenner and hanging up on him. The NCAA tournament gets back at it later today.

The ubiquitous Paul in Yonkers checks in to ponder whether David Stearns will be there for today's opening day. Also, a caller on Baltimore's opening day.

Jerry starts with Trent Grisham’s 2-run triple. We heard from Max Fried after the game about his performance. Jazz Chisholm was asked about expectations for this year. We heard Jameis Winston on the pre-game show. We heard from Freddy Peralta on getting the start today for the Mets. David Stearns talked about it being 40 years since the Mets won a World Series. Also, NBA & NHL scores.

Yanks win in SF despite Judge going 0-5. However, is the MLB turning off fans with what comes across as a money-grab?

WFAN has you covered for Opening Day! Mets legend Ron Darling drops by to share his season outlook, the one-and-only Tommy from Yonkers brings the heat, and the team breaks down everything you need to know before the first pitch in Queens.

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Opening Day kicks off with the Yankees on Netflix and Gerrit Cole talk. We cover Zach Wilson’s move to the Saints and Lavonte David’s emotional retirement alongside a Knicks win. Paul in Yonkers disputes the Mets’ projections and Brandon Tierney swipes at Gio’s takes. Plus, we review crying retiring athletes, then navigate the streaming landscape and the Knicks’ seventh straight victory. Finally, Ron Darling previews the Mets’ season and Jerry looks toward St. Johns versus Duke. We've even got plenty of discussion about cat related issues because, let's face it, cats are life.

Opening Day has arrived as the Yankees face the Giants on WFAN and Netflix, leading to discussions on Gerrit Cole’s pitching staff and Boomer’s concern that the team might come out flat. Jerry’s update on Zach Wilson joining the Saints, Joe Flacco’s 19th season with the Bengals and Lavonte David’s emotional retirement. Finally, the Knicks' win over the Pelicans, Bryan Hodgson’s recruiting comments, and whether Matthew Schaefer has Boomer wanting the Islanders in the playoffs.

Paul in Yonkers checks in to dispute the Mets winning 90 games after letting Pete Alonso go. Also Brandon Tierney claims nobody cares about Gio’s sports takes. We revisit Lavonte David’s emotional retirement and other crying athletes like David Wright and Brett Favre. After recapping the Knicks’ win and Tiger Woods’ Masters status, we discuss some new social media trend.

Yankees fans react to Opening Day on Netflix versus YES and we examine the complexity of modern sports streaming. After the Fake Joe Benigno calls-in, we have Jerry’s update on Mike Francesa’s Netflix search, while Paul in Yonkers discusses Tommy Lugauer’s cat issues. We wrap up with the Knicks’ seventh straight win and a caller’s odd cat story.

Ron Darling joins us to discuss Opening Day and the Mets. Jerry’s with Aaron Boone quotes and a lawsuit involving Puca Nacua. After a St. Johns versus Duke preview and Bryan Hodgson’s recruiting comments, we revisit the Moment of the Day regarding emotional athlete retirements. Finally, we cover local fishing, the allure of car fires, and Boomer’s observation that people now go to Gio instead of him.

Jerry starts with Sal Licata talking to Aaron Boone. A woman is suing Puca Nacua for biting her. Jerry previewed St. Johns vs Duke Friday night. The Moment of The Day: Athletes crying at their retirement press conferences.

Ron Darling calls in and we discuss the new baseball season focusing on the Mets future.

Jerry starts with Mike Francesa checking to see if the Yankee game is on somewhere other than Netflix. Paul in Yonkers was on with Tommy Lugauer again last night and they talked about issues with Tommy’s cat. The Knicks won their seventh straight.

People are not happy that Yankees Opening Day is on Netflix instead of YES.

Jerry returns with more Yanks preview. Lavonte David announced his retirement and got emotional thinking about his parents. Jerry played other crying athletes as they retired, including David Wright, Brett Favre, Mike Schmidt and John Elway. The Knicks won at the Garden, and we heard from Tiger Woods about potentially playing in the Masters.

Paul in Yonkers checks in because he can’t believe Boomer & Gio think the Mets are winning 90 games.

Jerry previews tonight’s Yankees game. Some NFL news as Zach Wilson is now with the Saints. Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals for his 19th season. Lavonte David announced his retirement and got emotional thinking about his parents. The Knicks beat the Pelicans. New Providence men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson said if you question his recruiting, just take a look at his wife.

It's Opening Day for the Yanks and Boomer has concerns about their pitching staff.

Former Yankee Nick Swisher joins WFAN to discuss New York’s pitching depth and the competitive AL East landscape as the team prepares for the 2026 season. The episode also dives into the ongoing debate over who truly controls the daily lineup as the Bronx Bombers gear up for Opening Day.

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We gear up for Opening Day with Yankees rotation newsbefore scouting Jets quarterbacks and analyzing the Raiders’ roster and Jets’ win totals. Nick Swisher joins to discuss coaching and the Yankees, followed by tournament frustrations and Ben Rice’s endorsement deal. Finally, we critique a Joe Benigno impression, ponder Dave Sims’ Cameos, and celebrate the end of evenings without baseball alongside Jalen Brunson’s role in the Knicks’ resurgence.

Just one day from Opening Day, we discuss the Netflix broadcast and next season’s impending lockout before Jerry updates the Yankees rotation and Carson Benge’s start for the Mets. Gio wonders about Houston’s spring break appeal, a Texas Rangers rookie makes the roster during a mound visit, and Jerry goes around the NBA. Plus, Mika Zibanejad’s 1,000th NHL game, and we conclude with the news of a professional cornhole player facing murder charges.

Frank Reich and the Jets are sniffing around quarterbacks Carson Beck and Drew Allar, while Joshua Dobbs becomes available and Boomer predicts a veteran addition. Ty Simpson rises in mock drafts and Fernando Mendoza likely joins the Raiders, Maxx Crosby’s stay in Vegas prompts a look at the Jets’ win total. Jerry’s update covers Carlos Mendoza on Carson Benge’s opening day start, Ochocinco’s take on the St. John’s buzzer-beater, and a trip around the NBA. Azzi Fudd leads UConn over Syracuse before we see if Boomer recognizes the song "Hot Dog" by Led Zep (which you can't hear on the podcast because of outdated streaming rules).

Nick Swisher calls in to discuss the Yankees’ season and coaching his daughters in soccer. Jerry’s update includes Bo Bichette’s Opening Day preparation, LeBron James on the Pistons, and the Syracuse women’s coach’s frustration with the UConn tournament bracket. We also hear from the Memphis defensive coordinator on following the money before closing with the news that Ben’s Original Rice has hired Ben Rice as a spokesperson.

We critique a terrible Joe Benigno impersonator on Cameo. Boomer suggests Gio start doing his own impressions for the site, leading into a look at Dave Sims Cameo examples. Jerry’s final update begins with Gio receiving thanks from former co-workers for his Brandon Tierney comments and an update on Pete Hoffman’s hospital visit. After a Moment of the Day featuring more Dave Sims, we celebrate the final night without 7pm baseball and discuss Jalen Brunson’s role in the Knicks’ resurgence.

This segment features Jerry's brief headlines and recaps, a discussion about how baseball will dominate our evenings for months, and Jalen Brunson's importance to the Knicks resurgence.

Boomer thinks Gio should do Cameos as Mad Dog, Francesa and Joe B. We played a bunch of examples of Dave Sims Cameos.

Jerry features Bo Bichette on getting ready for opening day. He goes around the NBA last night with LeBron talking about the Pistons. Syracuse women’s coach is furious that she has to be in UConn’s bracket every year. We heard from the new defensive coordinator at Memphis, who said, when money calls, you gotta go.

We started the hour joined by Nick Swisher on the phone to talk about opening day and specifically what he expects for the Yankees season.

Jerry returns with Carlos Mendoza talking about Carson Benge getting the opening day start in right field. Ochocinco talked about the St. John's buzzer beater the other night. Jerry went around the NBA last night. Azzi Fudd scored 34 as the UConn women beat Syracuse.

Frank Reich and the Jets are sniffing around quarterbacks Carson Beck and Drew Allar.

Jerry starts with the Yankees rotation. We also heard from Carson Benge who will get the start in right field on opening day for the Mets. Gio said Houston has become a huge spring break destination and he’s not sure why. Jerry went around the NBA last night. The Rangers celebrated Mika Zibanejad for his 1,000th NHL game.

We talked about the impending lockout coming to baseball next season.

The hosts of WFAN react to the Red Storm punching its ticket to the Round of 16 for the first time since 1999, setting up a showdown against the tournament's No. 1 overall seed, Duke.

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St. John’s advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 behind a buzzer-beater, featuring reactions from Rick Pitino & Dylan Darling. The Knicks have a dominant win over the Wizards. Gio slams Tom Brady’s flag football game as an "icky money grab" while we cover Iowa’s upset of Florida, Tyler Reddick’s victory, and the "bad teammate" friction with Brandon Tierney. The tournament talk continues with Tom Izzo’s legacy and Pitino's time in NY. Also, Jameis Winston joins Netflix’s MLB coverage and Matt Fitzpatrick’s Valspar win. Finally, Boomer addresses "ghost plates" & Canal St. counterfeits before the show wraps with Joe B's confusion, Mets opener weather, a tribute to Chuck Norris, and Sal Licata’s spring training encounter with Jerry Seinfeld.

St. John’s has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999, and Boomer expects to see them in the Final 4. Jerry’s first update features the game-winning buzzer-beater with reactions from Rick Pitino and Dylan Darling. We also hear from Mick Cronin on him and Dan Hurley taking heat for sideline antics, Josh Hart after the Knicks clobbered the Wizards, and a look at ticket prices for St. John’s/Duke.

The weekend featured Tom Brady’s flag football game, which Gio slammed as an embarrassing "money grab" that felt "icky" compared to the real sport. We recap St. John’s advancing to the Sweet 16, featuring the buzzer-beater call from John Minko and Rick Pitino’s reaction. The hour also includes sounds from Iowa’s upset of Florida, the Knicks' win over the Wizards, Chris McMonigle’s PIX-11 appearance, and Tyler Reddick’s victory at Darlington. Finally, Gio fires back at Brandon Tierney, calling him a "bad teammate" people hated working with, before discussing Cam Skattebo’s apology for his comments on CTE.

Tom Izzo’s legacy at Michigan State and Rick Pitino’s transformation of St. John’s. Jerry’s update features the St. John’s buzzer-beater over Kansas with reactions from Pitino and Dylan Darling. Also, the Knicks dominate the Wizards, Jameis Winston joins Netflix’s MLB coverage, and Matt Fitzpatrick wins the Valspar. The hour concludes with the Boozer brothers, Kevin Harlan’s commentary, and Nate Burleson’s work leading into a talk on network news anchors.

Boomer discusses "ghost plates" and counterfeit goods on Canal Street. Jerry’s final update features Dylan Darling’s game-winner for St. John’s and Rick Pitino’s breakdown of the play. We recap Joe Benigno’s confusion over a "free thinkers" caller and a clip of Boomer’s odd laugh, followed by the Knicks' win over the Wizards. The show concludes with a look ahead to the MLB season and Mets opener weather, a tribute to the late Chuck Norris, and Sal Licata’s spring training encounter with Jerry Seinfeld.

Joe Benigno was confused by a caller who talked about ‘the herd’ and ‘free thinkers’. Jerry played a clip of an odd noise/laugh Boomer had earlier in the show. The Knicks had no problems with the Wizards at MSG.

Boomer started the hour talking about ‘ghost plates’ on cars as he saw a sign saying they will no longer be tolerated. Boomer said all the counterfeit crap has been back on Canal Street.

A caller said Kevin Harlan used the word ‘oozing’ twice this weekend. Boomer thinks Nate Burleson has done a great job on the tournament, which got us talking about network news anchors.