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With a combined record of 7-27 the Jets and Giants end another bad season of football in New York. Was there a silver lining anywhere? Follow @HoffWFAN on X, Instagram & TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff McNeil is the last part of the Mets "core" that has finally found a new home. With Nimmo, Diaz, Alonso and now McNeil moving on to new teams, how does Stearns go about building his new core? Follow @HoffWFAN on X, Insta & TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets and Yankees continue to recycle one another's players? Why is that the case? Plus week 16 in the NFL. Follow @HOFFWFAN on X Insta and TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a deeply personal and raw final hour, Brandon Tierney delivers his ultimate sign-off from the legendary WFAN. The segment kicks off with a surprise call from BT’s biggest fan and toughest critic—his father—who takes listeners on a 25-year trip through BT’s career: from packing up for Allentown to the drive-time battles in San Francisco, and finally, his "dream fulfilled" return to New York. BT reflects on the "unrelenting drive" that defined his run, acknowledging that while his time in the midday slot is ending due to station shifts (the return of Craig Carton), he leaves with his head high and his competitive fire unquenched. He shares his pride in sharing studios with titans like Stephen A. Smith, calling Knicks games at the Garden, and building the "Unkillable" brand with co-host Sal Licata. It’s a tear-filled, high-energy goodbye to the city he loves, ending not with a whimper, but with a promise that the next chapter will be his biggest yet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a wide-ranging, high-octane interview, Hall of Famer Rick Pitino joins Brandon Tierney to discuss the state of St. John's basketball and his storied career. Pitino gets brutally honest about his current squad, admitting they lack the veteran dominance of last year's team and issuing a public challenge to Bryce Hopkins to become an "alpha dog" or risk his NBA dreams. The conversation turns fiery and nostalgic as Pitino recounts a "hysterical" story from the birth of WFAN, remembering how "clinical moron" callers wanted him fired while his Knicks were in first place. The Coach also settles New York's greatest debates, naming Pearl Washington and Kenny Anderson as the ultimate handles and Chris Mullin as the city’s premier marksman. To wrap it up, BT shares a legendary personal story of an all-night bar session with Pitino that felt like a scene straight out of The Godfather. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a massive, wide-ranging interview, Alex Rodriguez joins Brandon Tierney to deliver a masterclass on the current state of the game. A-Rod doesn't pull any punches, declaring the Yankees' organizational hitting philosophy "absolutely broken" and critiquing the development of Anthony Volpe, arguing the team is forcing a "little guy" to play a "big boy game" that neuters his best assets. The two discuss the ticking clock on Aaron Judge’s prime, the criteria for signing free agents like Cody Bellinger, and the "sad" takeover of data-driven analytics that has sidelined traditional baseball people. A-Rod also shares intimate reflections on his HBO documentary, the healing process of turning 50, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about David Ortiz and his relationship with the "2009 Homeboys." From Pete Alonso's exit from the Mets to his own refusal to manage in today's patient-less league, this is A-Rod at his most transparent and passionate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the end of the road for a New York radio stalwart. In this emotional and high-energy final broadcast, Brandon Tierney officially signs off as a full-time host on WFAN. Refusing to go out with a whimper, BT brings in the big guns with A-list guests Alex Rodriguez and Rick Pitino to celebrate a career built on "emptying the tank" every single day. BT doesn't hold back on his final sports takes either, ripping into the "inexcusable" coaching decisions of Tom Thibodeau and standing firm as an Aaron Glenn supporter despite the Jets' defensive "train wreck." He reflects on his journey from Brooklyn Little League to the Division 1 mound and finally to the pinnacle of New York sports talk. While the day is bittersweet, BT leaves with his head high, delivering a masterclass in authenticity and connection, proving that while this chapter is closing, the "Unkillable" brand is only just beginning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the Rams get robbed, or did the Seahawks just play to the whistle? We break down that bizarre 2-point conversion where the defense stood still while Seattle found the end zone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filling in for BT & Sal, Marc "Moose" Malusis delivers a blistering critique of the Yankees' 2025-2026 offseason, starting with Hal Steinbrenner’s bizarre media appearance where he lamented the cost of owning the team. Moose takes particular aim at the Yankees' passive approach to the bullpen, highlighting their failure to land elite closer Edwin Diaz, who instead signed a record-setting $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Moose argues that the Dodgers have officially replaced the Yankees as the "Evil Empire," operating with a "slice your head off" mentality while the Yankees settle for regular-season stability and "hope for the best" in October. From slamming the team's failed player development (citing names like Volpe, Greg Bird, and Andujar) to mocking Hal’s complaints about paying the City of New York every February, Moose demands to know: "How much does it really bother the Yankees that they haven't won since 2009?" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looks like the Knicks might not play up to four of their star players for the Pacers game. The Cup must've wore 'em out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Aaron Glenn’s time with the Jets already ticking away? Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports there is a real chance especially after the mid-season firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks—a move Florio views as a major red flag for the head coach's stability. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris talks about how the NBA Cup doesn't mean anything and that is the reason why the Knicks didn't hang the banner, not because the Knicks are better than that. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re breaking down that wild Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson celebration and why these locker room antics matter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks have finally brought a championship back to New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Steelers dominance on Monday Night Football, it appears things have stabilized for Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. That being the case CMac says the Giants need to continue to tank the rest of the way and use the first overall pick to overhaul this roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT unleashes a fiery critique of the Yankees' slow-moving offseason, warning that the assumed return of Cody Bellinger is a false assumption and a major threat to the team's success. With a long list of young, unproven position players like Jazz Chisholm, Ben Rice, and a potential "strikeout machine" in Ryan McMahon, Tierney argues the lineup is riddled with holes. The more pressing concern, according to BT, is a disaster start: with Cole, Rodón, and Schmidt all recovering, the rotation is dangerously thin. Tierney urges the Yankees to forget big-bat spending and execute a "radical reset" by loading up on pitching depth (like signing Michael King or trading for Peralta) to ensure they don't "drown in April or May" against a rapidly improving, aggressive AL East (Jays, O's, Red Sox). The ultimate message: the path to winning is no longer through hitting, but through a surplus of elite arms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jets fired DC Steve Wilks—one of four coaches already canned by the 5-win Giants/Jets—as we look ahead to their top draft picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hoff talks about the end of the BT & Sal Show and then somehow goes on a rant about the Yankees and Mets awful offseasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CMac breaks down yet another loss for the Giants and why losing is currency right now for Big Blue To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT reacts to the news that the Jets have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks following a string of "embarrassingly inept" performances, including a 48-20 blowout loss to the Jaguars where the defense looked like they "didn't even want to tackle." While not celebrating the firing, BT calls it the "right move" and criticizes Head Coach Aaron Glenn for his "awful" personnel decisions, specifically highlighting the hiring of Wilks and the catastrophic Justin Fields QB trade—both significant "Xs" on Glenn's resume. Tierney also offers a small dose of optimism, analyzing three distinct, radically different quarterback paths for the Jets next year, and offers some hope that undrafted rookie Brady Cook has shown enough moxie for the team to consider developing him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping a wild NFL Sunday that saw a huge Bills comeback, Philip Rivers' return, a Bengals shutout, and two shocking ACL tears. Also, not a lot for Giants and Jets fans to be excited about. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris talks about how good Joe Burrow would make the Jets if he is willing to leave the Bengals but talks about Burrow's presser and how he might retire sooner rather than later. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris says that with the amount of talent leaving the Mets, they shouldn't trade for Tarik Skubal when he can become available as a free agent next offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal deliver a raw and intensely emotional final segment, reflecting on their journey together. The discussion centers on a shared, fiery motivation stemming from their fathers—the principle that "life is going to keep hitting you," and the only response is to keep fighting forward. Sal talks about playing a motivational clip for his late father, while BT recounts the life-changing moment his dad showed him support after his first firing. They discuss their turbulent start, specifically the unplanned Carl Banks firestorm, and assert that they have "no regrets" because they "gave everything they had" to the show, proud it was not a "failed experiment." With grateful thanks to the listeners and the station for the opportunity to have a proper farewell, the "Dynamic Duo" promises their partnership is far from over, signing off with a heartfelt affirmation of their bond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On their final show, BT & Sal dive into the hot rumor surrounding the Mets and Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is available with only one year of control left. Sal argues the Mets and Yankees must knock down the door for Skubal, but BT fires back, arguing the Mets should absolutely NOT include top pitching prospect Nolan McClain—calling a potential trade "idiotic" given Skubal's short-term control and impending $400M contract. They debate the Tigers' leverage and the risks of waiting to sign Skubal in free agency versus trading top farm pieces now. The hosts also discuss whether Mets owner Steve Cohen will react to the current "state of desperation" among the fanbase and overrule David Stearns' measured plan. The show wraps up with emotional fan calls and appreciation for the "juice" the New York Knicks brought to their time slot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Burrow hinted at either wanting to leave the Bengals or not play at all. Is that a sign he could end up with the Jets? We have our serious doubts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal discuss the volatile fallout of the Mets letting both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk, labeling it a "wreckage." Sal wants David Stearns to explain publicly why the Mets, with all their resources, wouldn't meet Alonso's market price, especially after a great offensive year. Tierney argues that keeping players who delivered "subpar results" makes no sense, stating that fans must choose between loving the players or demanding a winner. The conversation pivots to skepticism, addressing the caller theory that Steve Cohen's focus is now purely on the casino deal at Metropolitan Park. They also debate the future of the Mets' offense: is trading for Kyle Tucker the necessary "sexy, splashy move," or will Stearns prioritize young talent and make the team less competitive in the short term? Tierney is insistent that letting Alonso go only makes Stearns' job of building a playoff contender "more difficult." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Alonso is out, and Boomer is declaring "the great Met reset!" Gio still has faith in Steve Cohen's World Series promise, arguing the team is tearing down to truly build a winner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe B joins us for a surprise Wednesday visit and melted down about losing Pete Alonso To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WFAN is revamping it's lineup beginning January 5th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets with no Mets fans angry with him To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal react instantly to the explosive news that Pete Alonso is officially gone, signing a five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles. Sal defends the move, arguing that the Mets needed a "wrecking ball" to change a core that "wasn't working," even though he acknowledges the raw emotional pain for Mets fans who loved the "Polar Bear." Tierney pushes back, declaring David Stearns the most hated man in New York sports right now, demanding he "start cooking fast" to replace the massive power loss. They discuss the potential pivot, noting the money saved from Nimmo, Diaz, and Alonso could target players like Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker, but warn that Stearns has zero latitude left and must deliver major moves to avoid becoming a failure. The hosts agree that the team needs at least two big bats and two significant pitchers to prevent the 2026 roster from looking "disgracefully bad." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal react to the seismic breaking news that Pete Alonso has officially left the New York Mets, signing a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Hof's fiery reaction sums up the fan base's outrage, calling the decision by President of Baseball Operations David Stearns "inexcusable." The hosts debate whether this move is a necessary "ripping of the band-aid" for a flawed team or a colossal mistake, especially after the recent departure of Edwin Diaz and the trade of Brandon Nimmo. Tierney points to Stearns's focus on defense and high-OBP players like Marcus Semien as the new direction, arguing the Mets can be a better team even with fewer home runs. The key question now becomes: Did Alonso's anger over his treatment by the organization lead him to leave without giving the Mets a final chance to match the offer? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal blast the Yankees for their glacial pace this offseason, with Tierney describing the Yankees Hot Stove show as a cure for insomnia. The hosts mock GM Brian Cashman's vague Winter Meetings update that deals have been "tough so far," contrasting his comments about the "aggressive" Dodgers to the Yankees' own timid approach. The discussion quickly turns to the Yankees' glaring roster needs: a leadoff hitter and a reliable right-handed thumper to balance the lineup. They zero in on the problematic infield, with Sal calling for changes at two spots due to the mess of Volpe, Chisholm, and McMahon. Tierney floats the idea of trading Jazz Chisholm for Bo Bichette to upgrade the offense, while Sal flatly rejects the possibility of pursuing Pete Alonso, declaring, "He's just not my kind of ballplayer." The segment concludes with a spirited debate on the entitled nature of former Yankee Edwin Diaz being "upset" with the team for not consulting him before signing Devin Williams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal launch into a fiery debate over David Stearns' leadership, with mounting fan panic following the loss of Edwin Diaz and the looming free agency of Pete Alonso. Sal maintains that the Mets will be better, but argues that losing their top power bat without a clear replacement (Tucker? Bellinger?) makes improving on 83 wins exceedingly difficult. Tierney fires back, cautioning that if Stearns deviates from his "hard line" of three years for Alonso—simply to avoid "public backlash"—it would prove he is "flimsy" and unable to run a healthy organization, drawing a parallel to the foolishness of breaking a budget when buying a home. The discussion is punctuated by a Mets fan caller, Joe, who reads an old "Sal Was Right" tweet about never trusting Edwin Diaz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets fanbase is melting down over Edwin Díaz signing with the Dodgers, a move Boomer paradoxically believes guarantees they'll sign Pete Alonso, while the industry fears the Dodgers' spending power is so dominant it will force an MLB lockout in 2027. Díaz ultimately "didn't want to be here," giving the Mets a small shield from the chaos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets needed to do whatever it takes to bring back Edwin Diaz, and they let him "test the Dodgers market"?? They should have never et it get to that! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A passionate and dare we say unhinges Evan Roberts responds to Edwin Diaz leaving for the Dodgers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal bring in the legendary Bruce Prichard (aka Brother Love) to discuss the WWE landscape, including the highly anticipated final match of John Cena this Saturday. Prichard shares a touching, sad moment from Cena's last bout and definitively ranks him as a Top 5 wrestler, calling him "the prototype" for success. The conversation gets fiery as they discuss the evolution of the business: what makes a wrestler "lose it" physically, the lack of script writers in the golden age, and the constant challenge of producing creative content in the age of remakes. Prichard also names Brock Lesnar (and others) as a legitimate tough guy in the current locker room, opens up about the reality TV series 'Unreal,' and recounts a surprise punch from Roddy Piper that he "never saw coming." The segment wraps with Sal demanding Brother Love determine who the true "heel" is between him and BT. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal react to the breaking news that closer Edwin Diaz has signed a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a figure far below the initial $100 million rumors. The hosts are stunned that the Mets, who just signed Devin Williams for three years, $51 million, couldn't bridge the mere $18 million gap to keep the elite closer. Sal argues it's an absurd holdup, especially considering Cohen's spending power and the team's costly mistakes elsewhere. Tierney wonders if Diaz simply took less money for the chance to win a championship with the Dodgers, a move Diaz's agent reportedly didn't even allow the Mets to match. A fiery Mets fan calls in, accusing Stearns of destroying the team's "culture" and leading a "wrecking ball" demolition that could push out even Pete Alonso. The segment ends with the question of whether the Mets' focus on Devin Williams (who had a rocky year and personality issues) over the consistent Diaz will haunt them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal dive into shocking breaking news on the MLB hot stove, reacting in real-time to two major deals: Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers and Kyle Schwarber returning to the Phillies for 5 years, $150 million. Sal argues that the Mets made the right long-term move by refusing to invest over $100 million in a closer, calling the move an "unreliable" luxury the team can't afford given their other holes. BT agrees, but they both acknowledge the sting for Mets fans. The Schwarber deal immediately pivots the conversation to Pete Alonso's impending contract, with the hosts questioning if $150 million sets a new floor for the Polar Bear—and where the Mets will now find replacement power if Pete walks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal ignite the hot stove discussion, questioning the Mets' fixation on former Yankees, specifically reporting Michael King as their "top rotation target." Sal fears GM David Stearns is setting a dangerous precedent by avoiding long-term deals for top pitchers like Tatsuya Imai. They tackle the Pete Alonso saga, wondering if his personal attendance at the Winter Meetings is a sign of a weak market, and if the Red Sox's pursuit of Alex Bregman (for defense) further complicates Pete's quest for a long-term deal. The conversation heats up around Kyle Schwarber, with BT arguing for him as a priority DH target to add consistent power, and they debate if the Mets' focus on Peralta and McGill trades signals an acceptance of losing Edwin Diaz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB offseason is a snoozer compared to last year's Mets splash, and Yankee fans are getting antsy. Is Cody Bellinger the only hope? We'll dive into the Tatis Jr. rumors, plus, why Boomer wants the other Fernando (Mendoza) on the Jets! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Beningo in his weekly spot after another bad loss To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal go off on the Veterans Committee's shocking decision to once again deny Don Mattingly election to the Hall of Fame, especially after he received an embarrassing six total votes. Tierney, Mattingly's all-time favorite player, is perplexed and enraged, questioning how his former peers on the panel (like Ozzie Smith and Robin Yount) could overlook a player who was undeniably the best in baseball for several seasons, was a "steward of the game," and has an "incredible level of character." The debate quickly shifts to the hypocrisy of the selection process, contrasting Mattingly's brief but brilliant career and clean record with the enshrinement of players like Jeff Kent, who lacked the same accolades, raising the central question: Why are players with "legitimate holes" in their resumes getting in while Mattingly gets disrespect? The hosts lament that Mattingly's prime is now so distant, it's becoming a reference point "40 years" in the past. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal go off on Giants linebacker and third overall pick Abdul Carter, discussing off-the-field issues that sources say stem from excessive drug use, which has reportedly led to him falling asleep in meetings and showing a clear lack of professional commitment. Tierney and Licata debate the new prevalence of THC use in the NFL and argue that while the drug itself is less harmful than alcohol, Carter's problem is the "trifecta of failure": poor production (just 1.5 sacks in his rookie season), repeated disciplinary issues (benched twice for missing team obligations), and a failure to prioritize his career. They question why the Giants organization, from the previous regime to interim head coach Mike Kafka, allowed these character flaws to fester and whether this now looks like a "disastrous pick." The segment ends with a sharp comparison: Lawrence Taylor had his issues, but he was the greatest defensive player ever—Carter has zero production to lean on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal dive headfirst into the heated topic of going bald. BT launches a blistering attack on men who are completely bald on top but insist on keeping the hair grown out on the sides, calling it one of the "worst looks any man can have." Sal, who fully shaves his head, admits he is currently a "neurotic" fanatic testing three different electric shavers in his quest to find a tool that can get as close as a wet shave—a method BT champions. BT details his strict routine of being a "shower shaver" at least three to four times a week to keep his "dome" perfectly tight. The conversation concludes with a hilarious, yet brief, detour into the viral photo of "Hoff's Package," which Tierney claims he barely even noticed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal are furious that the main takeaway from the Yankees' Winter Meetings is Brian Cashman's old Sonny Gray drama, where Cashman claimed Gray lied about wanting to play in New York. The hosts argue this is a self-made distraction to divert attention from the real issues: the team's inaction on critical offseason needs. They demand to know if the Yankees are pursuing Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger and are frustrated by the vague plan for left field and the ongoing leadoff hitter void. The hosts warn that simply relying on a strong rotation (which will be vulnerable early due to injuries) and the return of Judge is not enough to win a World Series, criticizing the focus on a former player instead of fixing the lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT & Sal dissect the Jets' "brutal" and "unwatchable" loss, condemning Brady Cook's erratic quarterback play and the receiver corps' lackluster performance. The upside? The guys pivot to the Jets' improving draft capital, discussing how Daniel Jones's Achilles injury has dramatically boosted the value of the Colts' first-round pick (now projected around #18). Sal argues the Jets must prioritize losing to secure a high-value pick to land their coveted franchise QB, Mendoza (an obvious college football comparison). They debate the scenarios of trading up and the conviction needed to go "all-in" for the right quarterback, even if it means risking massive draft capital. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal dive headfirst into the Mets' offseason dilemma, sparked by a report that David Stearns is "reluctant" to give long-term deals to free-agent starting pitchers like Framber Valdez. Sal argues this philosophy is smart money, insisting the Mets should avoid overpaying for a non-ace like Valdez and instead aggressively target trade-and-extend options like Tarik Skubal. BT agrees Valdez isn't a true ace, but asks if the Mets can afford to be choosy after last year's rotation collapse. The debate heats up on the question of value: is a three-year deal for Michael King smarter than seven years for Valdez? The discussion expands to the future of the core, with Sal advocating for the emotional release of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz if they demand reckless contracts, believing the Mets haven't won with them anyway. The hosts analyze Stearns' strategy and ask whether his dedication to player development will clash with the need to win now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices