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Interviews from WFUV Sports, home to One on One, New York's longest-running sports call-in show: Saturdays 11PM - 2 AM on 90.7 FM and wfuvsports.org, Facebook and YouTube.
In a special interview done for our Vin Scully tribute episode of One on One, renowned broadcaster Tony Reali reflects on his relationship with Vin Scully and the legacy that Scully leaves behind in WFUV and the world of broadcasting.
Ryan Gregware and Sam Davis are joined by YES Network broadcaster and WFUV alum Michael Kay. They cover Kay meeting Vin Scully back in 1999 as well as Scully's lasting impact at WFUV and the sports world. Listen to the full interview, along with all other episodes of One on One on our podcast platforms, wfuvsports.org or on YouTube.
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Ryan Gregware and Michael Calamari sit down with Yankees studio host and WFUV alum Jack Curry to discuss his new book, "Swing and a Hit with Paul O'Neill." Curry shares what inspired him to write the story, some of his favorite stories to come out of it, and how it compares to his previous book on Yankee great David Cone. Curry then flashes back to his days at Fordham, describing how his writing background lent itself to the YES Network and to succeed within a changing news cycle, before giving his thoughts on the ceiling for this season's Yankees team.
As part of the One on One senior show, two of our NHL beat reporters, Thomas Quigley and Chris Hennessy, spoke with broadcasting great Doc Emrick about this year's playoffs, specifically as the New York Rangers' bout with the Pittsburgh Penguins heads to game seven, while sharing some of his favorite memories from recording lines for EA's NHL video games to chronicling the United States' heroics in the 2010 Olympic Games.
On May 17th, 2019, an all-too-familiar scene unfolded as an 18-year-old student walked into a classroom with a loaded shotgun. A little-known high school in Portland, Oregon then made national news. But, this time, for a tragedy avoided, and for the actions of the man who prevented it.
School security guard, football and track and field coach, Keanon Lowe stopped a student set to take his own life, not with force, but a hug and compassion.
The story captured national attention and Lowe became a hero. Every step in Lowe’s journey all brought him home to Parkrose High School, to turn away from a coaching career in the NFL, to a football program that had been on a 23 game losing streak, to transform kids’ lives, and in time, to a moment where he saved them too.
And, now he's telling his story in Hometown Victory: A Coach’s Story of Football, Fate and Coming Home. This is Alex Wolz's conversation with Keanon Lowe on his life, his upbringing and his message of what he wants people to know about his story.
Former New York Jets wideout, Rob Carpenter, joins Michael Calamari and Brian Rabacs on One in One for a full NFL Draft breakdown. Carpenter gives his thoughts on the Jets' terrific selections and what to expect from them this season. Then, broadening the lens, the guys also take a look at the other team in New York's picks and who stands out most from the league as a whole. Lastly, Carpenter shares his own experience being drafted and the feeling of getting to play for the team he grew up watching.
National women's basketball writer for the Associated Press, Doug Feinberg joins Danny Scott and Annabelle Watson on One on One. Feinberg dissects the complex situation unfolding in Russia involving Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner, along with what it says about the financial situation facing the league's players as a whole. He then pivots into sharing his optimism for the potential growth of the women's game in the future, and the joy of being in person at the WNBA Draft just a few short weeks ago, while of course, giving his thoughts on the direction of our very own Fordham Basketball programs.
Newsday MLB beat writer, primarily covering the New York Mets, Laura Albanese joins Dylan Balsamo and Sam Davis to break down the latest on the New York baseball scene. The Mets are riding high as the first team to ten wins in the Majors behind some impressive pitching and offensive energy, specifically from Francisco Lindor. The Yankees, on the other hand, are off to a somewhat promising start as they look to resolve Gerrit Cole's early struggles and find the right recipe for their boom-or-bust roster.
The MLB season is officially underway, making it the perfect time to bring in Newsday beat reporter for the New York Yankees, Erik Boland. Boland sits down with Ryan Gregware and Danny Scott on One on One to discuss the fallout from the Aaron Judge contract negotiations, the Yankees' unaggressive offseason and the early results for the Bombers as they battle against some AL East competition.
Professional basketball player, broadcaster and WFUV alumnus Isis Young joins Kayla Wentzel and Maddie Bimonte on One on One. Young takes a look back at her extensive playing career, from Syracuse to Fordham to Siena and now overseas in Greece. She also shares what led her to begin a career in sports broadcasting that has now brought her to a color commentary role with the Connecticut Sun as the WNBA Draft sits just a few short days away. Young ends by discussing the road to equality within female sports and the important mentors in her career thus far, none bigger than LaChina Robinson.
Multimedia journalist at the Patriot League and WFUV and Fordham Softball alumnus, Maria Trivelpiece, joins her former teammates Kelly Bright and Gigi Speer on One on One. The three discuss how their shared experience on the field translates into sports media, and the ambitious attitude that has sparked Trivelpiece's journalistic career that is only beginning. She also shares some of both the challenges and optimism toward being a female within sports media and advice for those aspiring to enter the industry themselves.
The college basketball season is winding to a close with the Final Four, making it the perfect time for a look back at the year in New York metro basketball with Jaden Daly, founder and managing editor of Daily Dose of Hoops. From St. Peter's magical run to the Elite Eight to St. John's searching to step forward next season, Daly breaks down all the biggest stories on the hardwood and which teams impressed him the most, including projecting the future of Fordham Basketball and showing some love to his Tarheels as they will compete for the National Championship.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Rypien joins Thomas Aiello and Nick Guzman on One on One. Rypien looks back on his 14 years in the league, most of which occurred with the then-Washington Redskins, and being named MVP in the team's Super Bowl XXVI victory. He also discusses returning to the field after his initial retirement and sitting behind a young Peyton Manning while sharing his thoughts on how today's quarterbacks shape up in comparison. All that before previewing the ClubCorp Classic, a special event combining an official PGA tournament with sports and entertainment celebrities.
Ahead of the Rams' WNIT matchup against Bucknell on Friday, Thomas Aiello sits down with Fordham Women's Basketball First Team All-Atlantic 10 player and junior guard Anna DeWolfe. The two talk about her upbringing and the journey that led her to Fordham along with the success she has had and is looking to build upon in the Bronx.
Check out this special feature for One on One, "Off The Court" with Anna DeWolfe, hosted by Thomas Aiello.
The MLB lockout has finally ended, meaning baseball is on its way this April. Jack Roche and Eli Keeler talk with Associated Press writer Ronald Blum about the problems defining the lockout and everything that's in store for the new season, from the rule changes to the biggest names on the market and what to keep an eye on from New York's teams before opening day.
CEO of Burst.com and co-founder of The Carnegie Initiative, Bryant McBride sits down with Colin Loughran and Sam Bohrer on One on One. McBride sheds light on his and others' NHL activist work, most recently the new calls for inclusion through the aforementioned Initiative and "Celebrating Black Excellence and Joy in Hockey" campaign to combat hate in light of recent events and showcase Black players' contributions to the league. Co-producer of a documentary on his life, McBride also discusses the significance of the NHL's first black player, Willie O'Ree, and the recent efforts to celebrate his legacy.
Muay Thai is coming to New York as Three Pillar Promotions presents Warriors Cup Tatakai, a March 25 showdown of the East Coast's best fighters. Four time national champion who will be broadcasting the event, Liam Tarrant, along with one of the Warriors Cup co-founders, James Guccione, sit down with Brian Rabacs and Tyler Hu to preview the event along with the history behind their involvement in Muay Thai and the sport's bright future in the United States.
Covering the NFL since 1985, Newsday's Bob Glauber joins Thomas Quigley and Colin Loughran on One on One. He discusses his latest novel co-written with Keyshawn Johnson, The Forgotten First, and the NFL's relationship with race in the wake of Brian Flores' accusations against the league. Glauber also shares his perspective on the latest happenings with each of New York's football teams and, speaking to us from LA, his thoughts on ths year's Super Bowl matchup too.
One last ride in Los Angeles for the Saturday edition of One on One, New York's Longest-Running Sports Call-In Show!
Join Nick DeLuca, Mike Leegan, Jack Roche and Mike Messina for the final show from Radio Row at Super Bowl LVI. We'll take a look back at some of the best interviews of the week and bring in former Giants center and Super Bowl champion Shaun O'Hara as the guys give their predictions before Sunday's Super Bowl showdown.
One on One goes on the road to Los Angeles for another live installment of New York's Longest-Running Sports Call-in Show!
Join Nick DeLuca, Mike Leegan, Jack Roche and Mike Messina for our second day on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVI. The guys continue to break down all of the storylines ahead of this weekend's game while broadening the lens to the biggest storylines happening around the NFL and NBA trade deadline too. We also welcome in a number of guests including John Jastremski, Brandon Marshall, Michael Montgomery and Jimmie Bell. Listen to the entire show here or watch it on the WFUV Sports YouTube page.
One on One goes on the road to Los Angeles for a live installment of New York's Longest-Running Sports Call-in Show!
Join Nick DeLuca, Mike Leegan, Jack Roche and Mike Messina for the first of our Super Bowl LVI coverage on Radio Row. The guys start to preview Sunday's big matchup between the Bengals and Rams and are joined by a slew of guests, including Nick Mangold, Doug Freeman, Marcus McNeil, Leigh Steinberg, Marcus Capone, Greg Cosell and Julianna Peña.
Listen to the entire show here or watch it on the WFUV Sports YouTube page.
Kevin Gallagher and Pat Geoghegan, two New York college baseball standouts and lifelong fans of the game, sit down with Andrew Gullotta and Thomas Aiello to discuss their new initiative called "Save the Game," a grassroots effort to return to baseball's fundamentals, cultivate youth interest and collect 1 million digital signatures to prove to Major League Baseball that its game must change. Kevin and Pat share the inspiration and goals behind this project along with how they hope to work in lockstep with the MLB to preserve the sport's future in America.
Host of the College Hoop Today podcast and contributor across CBS Sports platforms, Jon Rothstein joins Thomas Aiello and Ryan Gregware on One on One. He first shares some more details about his new partnership with FanDuel before discussing the early stages of becoming college basketball's self-proclaimed hungriest insider. Of course, he dives into some of this season's storylines too, from a look at Fordham and the A-10 to which teams and conferences have impressed him the most before giving a few tips on how to plot out who will be dancing in March as bracketology begins.
Senior writer at Sports Illustrated and author of "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks," Chris Herring stops by the show. He discusses the making of his latest book with Colin Loughran and Maddie Bimonte, diving into what made that era's Knicks under head coach Pat Riley so unique, along with how both the franchise and the NBA have evolved since to ensure a team like it will never exist in the league again.
Sports editor at the JAPAN Forward, a newly created platform sharing Japanese news and opinion to the rest of the world, Ed Odeven joins Colin Loughran and Maddie Bimonte on One on One. He takes us inside the creation of his first book, "Going 15 Rounds with Jerry Izenberg," an anecdotal biography on one of the Tri-State's most accomplished writers. Odeven discusses the inspiration behind his unique angle on Izenberg's career along with some of his greatest takeaways from the writing process. Situated in Japan, Odeven also pivots to discussing the current stop in his journalism career and the primary differences he's observed between Japanese and American athletes throughout history.
Learn more and purchase a copy of "Going 15 Rounds with Jerry Izenberg" on Amazon and other bookstore fronts: https://www.amazon.com/Going-15-Rounds-Jerry-Izenberg/dp/1393156053.
The first year in the Fordham Men's Basketball rebuild under head coach Kyle Neptune, in no small part due to the play of reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Week Darius Quisenberry. Nick DeLuca sat down with the graduate guard to discuss the start of his life in basketball, from his earliest inspirations to playing to his learning experiences at Youngstown State. They then shift into what attracted Quisenberry to Fordham and the factors that have enabled him to have such a quick start in year one in the Bronx.
Wrapping things up, as a Sports Broadcasting major at Youngstown, Quisenberry shows off some of his play-by-play skills in looking back at the team's highlights from the year, expressing a desire to work in sports media when his playing career has concluded.
Check out this special feature for One on One, "Off The Court" with Darius Quisenberry, hosted by Nick DeLuca.
Executive director of Bowl Season, the governing body behind college football's bowl games, Nick Carparelli sits down with Brian Rabacs and Danny Scott on One on One. He discusses the process of becoming involved and building the organization's identity to the special place it holds in college football today. He also reflects on the challenge of executing a complete bowl schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic to create one of the most exciting college football years in recent memory before giving his pick for the national championship set to conclude it.
PBR world champion Cooper Davis joins Brian Rabacs and Danny Scott on One on One ahead of this weekend's Monster Energy Buckoff at Madison Square Garden. Davis shares his inspiration behind becoming a bull rider along with some of the most memorable moments and places from his tremendous resume that has spawned countless wins, top 10 finishes and a world championship. Davis also discusses the process of coming back from a dangerous neck injury at the Garden two years ago and what there is left to achieve in the PBR and beyond.
Associated Press College Football writer and WFUV alum Ralph Russo sits down with Thomas Quigley and Kelly Bright on One on One. He discusses broadcasting Fordham Basketball's last tournament game at WFUV and making the shift to sportswriting, where he has covered some of college football's biggest games and will do so again in this year's Playoff, as he gives us his predictions for who will lift the trophy in January.
Play-by-play broadcaster for the NFL on CBS, NCAA Basketball, NBA on TNT and much more, Spero Dedes joins the show. The WFUV alum looks back at his time in the Bronx, both the lessons learned from Marty Glickman and the connections he built with his fellow classmates, along with how it helped his broadcasting career and where it may be heading in the future.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor, Mel Renfro joins Keenan Troy and Alex Wolz on One on One. He reflects on the numerous steps of his NFL career, from being a star dual sport athlete and playing every position at Oregon to spending 14 years in Dallas and becoming the organization's all time interceptions leader. Most importantly, he discusses his involvement in the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund with Mike Ditka and the upcoming Pork Rind Appreciation Day to support it.
Pittsburgh Steelers icon and one of the NFL's all time greats, Joe Greene calls into One on One with Chris Hennessy and Michael Calamari. He joins us to discuss the upcoming Pork Rind Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on Super Bowl Sunday to support Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. He also takes us inside his extraordinary NFL career and the nuggets off it while sharing his perspective on today's Steelers and how the game has changed in the time since he played, for better and for worse.
New York Mets beat reporter Rich Coutinho joins Andrew Gullotta and Brian Rabacs on One on One to discuss Max Scherzer, Starling Marte and how all of the Mets' major offseason acquisitions affect the team's outlook heading into the new season.
Yankees scoreboard and digital host and reporter Justin Shackil joins Andrew Gullotta and Brian Rabacs on One on One to discuss the Yankees' offseason action, or lack thereof, along with where the team should have its focus heading into the leaguewide lockout. He also takes us inside his experience interviewing guests and co-hosting the Toeing the Slab podcast with World Series champion David Cone on Jomboy Media.
Play-by-play broadcaster for the Delaware Blue Coats and Alvernia Football, Philadelphia 76ers digital content coordinator and WFUV alum Matt Murphy joins Michael Calamari and Lou Orlando on One on One. He discusses his big break calling games on the 76ers radio network and his thoughts on the team's odds in a loaded Eastern Conference along with what he has seen from his time in the G League and some of his favorite Fordham memories.
WFUV alum and the program's first-ever three-time Marty Glickman Award winner drops by One on One to share his experiences hosting at WFAN, becoming the voice of the Siena Saints while giving an outlook on the college basketball landscape this season along with a look back at his favorite memories from his time at Fordham.
Fordham Director of Athletics Ed Kull & founder of Collectible xChange Brandon Steiner come together on One on One to discuss the recent partnership between Fordham Athletics and Collectible xChange celebrating the history of the Rose Hill Gym. They discuss how the initiative came to be and the special place the pieces can hold to the Fordham family, along with whether more Fordham memorabilia is on the cards in the future.
Eric Newman, executive producer of the Showtime Basketball platform, joins Miles Grossman and Will DeFusco on One on One to discuss the making of his newest documentary, "Anything is Possible," a spotlight on Kevin Garnett’s remarkable career and the progressive moments that defined it. He takes us inside his experience creating the film, specifically crafting a relationship with Garnett and his perspective on him, along with the significance behind the "All the Smoke" podcast and his words of advice for the next generation of aspiring filmmakers.
Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ken Houston sits down with Keenan Troy and Tyler Hu on One on One to discuss his involvement with Pork Rinds Appreciation Day and the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, which gives back to former NFL players who shaped the sport, and provide a look back on his playing career nad perspective on the game today.
Host of the JC and The HomeTeam podcast on ESPN and the notorious 'Pink Suit Guy,' Josh Cohen joins Mike Messina and Tyler Hu on One on One to discuss all of the storylines from UFC 268, including the biggest fights and where some combatants' careers may go from here.
Fordham Athletics director Ed Kull joins Sam Davis and Thomas Aiello to discuss the latest developments across the university community, including the inaugural "Late Night on the Hill" to kick off an exciting basketball season for the men's and women's teams, along with a football squad powering through the Patriot League. He also shares his overall outlook on what the future of Fordham Athletics, both near and far, looks like with him at the helm.
Fordham Women's Basketball head coach Stephanie Gaitley sits down with Sam Davis and Thomas Aiello to look ahead to an exciting season for her program following the team's exhibition win over Post. She discusses the strategy behind an imposing non-conference schedule and the biggest opponents in the Atlantic 10 along with the team's new additions in Asiah Dingle and Millie Prior along with the growth of those already there such as Anna DeWolfe and Kendell Heremaia.
ESPN combat sports reporter Marc Raimondi joined Mike Messina and Colin Loughran on One on One to talk all the biggest fights and storylines of UFC 268, including Usman vs Covington, the press conference antics and much more from the big weekend at MSG.
Author of 31 books, a number of which have been adapted into motion pictures, former publicity director of the New York Giants, NYPD deputy commissioner and staff member on the New York Times, 91-year-old Robert Daley joins the show. He takes us through this incredible journey, sharing insights on how each stop came to be, along with the new passion for poetry that occupies him today.
CEO and founder of the Spartan Race and New York Times' best-selling author, Joe De Sena, joins Kelly Bright and Brian Rabacs on One on One to celebrate the release of his new book, "10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families." He discusses the meaning behind the world resiliency, how he has applied it to his parenting style and what he hopes others learn from his perspective before wrapping up by telling Kelly and Brian to head out to the next Spartan Race at Citi Field themselves.
CBS Sports Radio host JR "SportBrief" Jackson joins Kelly Bright and Gigi Speer on One on One. Jackson discusses how he got his start in sports media through YouTube, growing his name to millions of viewers, along with some of the most memorable interviews of the hundreds he has conducted. He also shares the inspiration behind his Media for the Movement tour, with his next stop back home in the Bronx at Fordham University, and both his approach and advice to young students today.
Former EVP/General Manager at Westwood One Sports, play-by-play broadcaster for St. John's Men's Basketball and the Miami Heat and author of two books, including "Sports on New York Radio: A Play-by-Play History," David J Halberstam joins the show. He sits down with Ryan Gregware and Alex Wolz to discuss the history behind and his involvement with the Ford C. Frick Award, which honors the best in baseball broadcasting, along with the creation of sportsbroadcastjournal.com and his perspective on the sports media industry today.
Co-host of Yahoo Sports' award-winning "Fantasy Football Live" and the "Ekeler's Edge" show with Chargers running back, Austin Ekeler, Liz Loza joins Chris Hennessy and Mike Messina on One on One. She discusses her groundbreaking project with Ekeler before diving into all-things fantasy football, from sleepers to surprises, quarterbacks and running backs and everything in-between as we enter week five of the NFL season.
Hockey columnist for the New York Extra and author of four books, including the "Unforgettable" series on New York's local teams, Matthew Blittner joins the show. He sits down with Colin Loughran and Tyler Hu to discuss the making of his latest project, "Voices of the NHL," along with how he got his start covering the NHL and what he expects from the Rangers and Islanders on the ice this season.
A long and winding season for the New York Mets has reached its conclusion, as three months atop the NL East vanish shy of October. Executive producer of podcasts at the New York Post, Jake Brown, shares his insight from his time covering the Mets, both in how we should look back on this season and where they should go from here. On a more positive note, Brown reflects on his two-year anniversary at the Post, what he's accomplished and hopes to achieve in the future.
Critically-acclaimed author and historian Tony Castro sits down with Michael Calamari and Colin Loughran to discuss the making of his latest book, "Maris & Mantle: Two Yankees, Baseball Immortality, and the Age of Camelot." Castro shares the inspiration between chronicling Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris' unique competition and how it compares to some of the MLB's other iconic relationships, specifically New York Yankees legends both in the past and today.
Newsday's New York Giants beat reporter Tom Rock sits down with Kris Pursiainen and Alex Wolz heading into a must-win week three matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Rock discusses the Giants' biggest flaws so far, which were on display against Washington, along with whether Saquon Barkley and the receiving core can become what the team expects them to be. On a more positive note, Rock looks back on some of his favorite memories of Eli Manning as his number entires the Ring of Honor this Sunday.
Award-winning baseball columnist for Newsday, Dave Lennon joins Alex Wolz and Ryan Gregware at the start of the blockbuster Yankees-Red Sox series. He gives his perspective on the Yankees' pitching, lineup woes and a potential bright spot in Giancarlo Stanton along with the potential fallout were they to miss the postseason. He also shares what he think went wrong for the Mets and where they should look this offseason.
The ups and downs of the Yankees season continues as the Bombers' incredible high of a 13-game win streak has been followed by the lows of a poor stretch against some mediocre opponents. Either way, it has become clear that the Wild Card race is not going anywhere. Beat reporter for NJ.com and The Star Ledger, Brendan Kuty joins Alex Wolz from the stadium in the Bronx to discuss the Yankees' pain points amid this postseason push and what the consequences will be if they come up short.
Sports editor at The Nation, Dave Zirin, sits down with Dylan Balsamo and Kayla Wentzel to discuss the making of his latest book, "The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World." Zirin speaks to the impact Kaepernick's gesture had on the country, specifically young people, how athletes are expressing their beliefs through sports along with some of his own inspiration behind entering politics himself.
Executive Director of Bowl Season, Nick Carparelli, sat down with Dylan Balsamo and Alex Wolz just before September 14's BIG DAY, a national celebration of teachers in partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation. Carparelli discusses how the initiative came to be, along with his work at Bowl Season and how others can get involved.
14-year-old Kayla Yaakov, one of the youngest riders and the only female competitor in STG’s Junior Cup Class of MotoAmerica, sits down with Jack Roche and Alex Wolz before this weekend's MotoAmerica Superbikes at New Jersey to discuss the origins of her love for racing, career aspirations and what to expect from a competition in Jersey that is very close to her heart.
Former president of HBO Sports and producer with over 100 awards, including a number of Sports Emmys, Ross Greenburg joins the show to discuss the making of his latest documentary, "Extra Innings From 9/11: 20 Years Later" and the powerful role that baseball, and sports as a whole, play in society, embodied by this weekend's special Subway Series.
College football analyst and author of the nation's best annual preseason magazine, Phil Steele sits down with Alex Wolz and Colin Loughran to share his expertise on this year's college football campaign. From Heisman favorites to Playoff contenders, surprise teams and even our own Fordham Rams, Steele has everything you need to know as week one gets underway and college football returns like we've always known it, even at a time when the sport's structure looks to be changing.
Before Fordham's big season opener against the University of Nebraska, Alex Wolz and Colin Loughran sit down with Nebraska Football beat reporter for the Lincoln Journal Star and HuskerExtra, Parker Gabriel, to discuss Nebraska's week one struggles, the scoring report on the Rams and what to expect from both teams in this game and moving forward.
Sports producer, host and reporter, who most recently served as the fill-in host of the Rich Eisen show, Ben Lyons joins the show. He brings his New York fandom to the table to talk Obi Toppin and the Summer League, Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers and much more around the NBA. He also dishes on the rest of New York sports between two baseball teams heading in different directions and the start of the NFL preseason, along with how his entertainment from his entertainment background into the sports world.
A radio and television host of 45 years across WCBS, MSG Network, WFAN and more, Bill Daughtry sits down with Sam Davis and Jack Roche to give his perspective on the state of the two New York baseball teams along with the game of baseball as a whole. Daughtry also discusses Zach Wilson and the Jets and the moves the Knicks made this offseason before sharing some takeaways from his historic career in sports broadcasting.
Fresh off leading Team USA to a silver medal with baseball's return to the Olympics, Fordham alum Nick Martinez joins Dylan and Gigi from Fukuoka to discuss the emotions of pitching for his country, adjustments made throughout his career and in getting back into action in Japan along with what he's learned from his time in the game thus far.
WFUV's own, now working on news and sports for WFRV, award-winning broadcaster James Corrigan joins Dylan and Gigi to discuss his perspective covering Green Bay Packers training camp and all the storylines surrounding it as well as share his takeaways from the Tokyo Olympics and the athletes that took the spotlight in this year's games.
Sports director and news anchor at News12, Pat O'Keefe sits down with Nick DeLuca and Sam Davis to give his thoughts on the latest in New York sports. He discusses the state of the surging Yankees and sinking Mets along with Julius Randle locking up his future as some new faces in Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier come to the Garden while Kevin Durant does the same to stay in Brooklyn.
Former race driver, and the first man to test a Formula One car and compete in the Indianapolis 500, Willy T. Ribbs sits down with Alex Wolz and Ryan Gregware. He discusses the feeling of being back on the race track, fresh off the Superstar Racing Experience, and reflects on the challenges and successes of his career, encompassed in the thriving Netflix documentary, "Uppity," as well as the joy of seeing his son find a passion of his own.
President of Bellator MMA Scott Coker sits down with Ryan Gregware and Alex Wolz before the big Bellator 263 bout between the undefeated Pitbull and up-and-coming fighter A.J. McKee. Coker dives into the makings of the fight, what's in store for Bellator along with his upbringing in combat sports and how it shapes his leadership today.
World-renowned sculptor Marc Mellon joins the show to talk about the unveiling of his latest project, the "Handshake for the Century," commemorating the iconic moment between Jackie Robinson and George Shuba. Mellon talks the making and impact of the statue and the gesture, along with his perspective on sculpting's place in America as a whole.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst sits down with Sam Davis and Alex Wolz to discuss his unique experience at the Tokyo Olympics and what he's seen from Team USA thus far as they make their run for the gold medal. He also looks back on the NBA Finals and ahead to the biggest names and stories of the offseason. With multiple best-selling books on him, Brian ends by sharing some extraordinary stories from his earliest days covering LeBron James in Cleveland as he's watched his career grow since.
Writer and editor, currently the special projects editor for the Rockaway Wave, Matt Caputo joins Andrew Gullotta and Jack Roche to look back at the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what's ahead for the New York Islanders and his perspective on the NBA Finals. Matt also shares the story behind his charitable hockey organization and the Moustache Classic.
Coming off one of the best individual seasons in Fordham Baseball history, Matt Mikulski was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 50th pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. He sits down with Andrew Gullotta and Jack Roche to take us inside his journey to that point, from his constant improvements to his inspiration, and to reflect on his incredible career at Fordham.
John Harrington, head coach of the Minnesota State Mavericks with the game-winning assist to culminate the "Miracle on Ice" joins the show to look back on the game and the improbable 1980 Olympics run, his coaching career in the time since and the push to erect a statue in honor of the historic team.
Music producer and songwriter Terry Cashman, creator of "Talkin' Baseball," celebrates the 40th anniversary and talks the origins of his iconic hit, along with its numerous interpretations and continued relevance. He also shares his thoughts on which names may fit a modern rendition of the song and the place baseball occupies today.
New York Yankees beat reporter for MLB.com, Bryan Hoch joins Michael Calamari and Alex Wolz to discuss his impressions of the Yankees so far this season and what they need to do if they hope to turn things around the rest of the way. He also shares the inspiration behind his latest book, "The Bronx Zoom: Inside the New York Yankees' Most Bizarre Season," and how this year's team compares to those featured in his other novels.
Editor In Chief at The Wave newspaper and founder of Gotham Baseball, " covering New York baseball’s past present and future," Mark Healey joins the show to discuss the state of the Mets and Yankees along with the story behind his latest book, "Gotham Baseball: New York's All-Time Team."
AP basketball reporter Brian Mahoney sits down with Kris Pursiainen and Kayla Wentzel to dive into all-things NBA Playoffs. We're looking back on the season in New York, the two Conference Finals series along with a shakeup down south in Dallas amid a flurry of head coaching hires across the NBA.
Things seem to be looking up for the Yankees after sweeping the Blue Jays, but it's hard to get overexcited about a team sitting just a few games over .500 with massive expectations coming into the season, even as a full capacity crowd returns to Yankee Stadium. Yankees digital host and reporter Justin Shackil sits down with Sam Davis and Dylan Balsamo to discuss those points and all the stories surrounding the Bronx Bombers, from the team’s struggles and trade deadline questions to the AL East’s overperformance and potential reasons for optimism in what's ahead.
It's the heart of playoff basketball and Bally Sports analyst Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson joins the show to talk about it. He gives his thoughts on all-things NBA, ranging from playoff surprises to injury concerns along with the Celtics sending away Kemba Walker and a front office shakeup in Dallas.
WFUV alum and play-by-play broadcaster for the Trenton Thunder and Buffalo Bisons, Gregg Caserta joins the show to talk about his experience calling games in the minors to his first Mets game on the radio this past weekend. He also shares his thoughts on stories around Citi Field and the MLB, including Jacob deGrom and the growing concern over doctored baseballs.
Formerly of WFAN and now host of the "New York, New York" podcast with The Ringer, John Jastremski joins the show the day after Aroldis Chapman and the Yankees' collapse against the Twins. JJ talks all-things Yankees, from Aaron Boone to the struggling offense and the AL East competition, along with a look at whether the Brooklyn Nets will advance beyond not only the Bucks but onto the NBA Finals.
Former Mets and Yankees Strength & Conditioning Coach with multiple World Series to his name, Jeff Mangold joins the show. He shares some of his most memorable stories and individuals from decades in the clubhouse ranging from Mariano Rivera to Mike Piazza and George Steinbrenner, along with those in his latest novel, "Power and Pinstripes: My Years Training the New York Yankees."
Former #1 overall pick to the New York Yankees and the MLB's first-ever designated hitter, Ron Blomberg joins the show. He looks back on his time in the Bronx, his impact on the game of baseball and relationship with Thurman Munson that inspired his latest book, "The Captain And Me, On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson," with the hope of pushing him into the Hall of Fame as well.
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Knicks super-fan Anthony Donahue sits down with Kris and Jack the morning after New York's disappointing loss to fall behind two games to one against Atlanta. He gives his take on the atmosphere in the Garden, a theory behind Julius Randle's struggles and expresses optimism on the Knicks' chances of getting past the Hawks.
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Radio voice of the Knicks Ed Cohen joins Andrew Gullota and Thomas Quigley to discuss the Eastern Conference's 4 seed.
Primary play-by-play broadcaster for the NBA and WNBA on ESPN, the Nets and Yankees on YES Network and a 2008 Fordham graduate, Ryan Ruocco joins the show. He talks with Emmanuel and Andrew about the start of an exciting WNBA season, the impending NBA Playoffs and how the Nets can succeed in it, the Yankees' early-season resume along with a nod to how Mike Breen has influenced his broadcasting career.
Fordham alumnus and longtime play-by-play announcer for the New York Knicks and the NBA on ESPN and ABC, Mike Breen sits down with Jimmy and Chris to discuss receiving the 2020 Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame, along with Tom Thibodeau, Julius Randle and all of the stories surrounding the Knicks as they head into the NBA Playoffs.
Former Mets pitcher and co-host of Amazin But True podcast Nelson Figueroa sits down with Dylan Balsamo and Jimmy Sullivan.
MLB great Dave Parker joins Jimmy Sullivan and Kris Pursiainen to discuss his new book Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood.
Contributor to Knicks Film Skool and The Strickland, Jeremy Cohen joins Andrew Posadas and Jimmy Sullivan to discuss the Knick's resurgence.
Adriano Torres, sports writer for the AP, joins Andrew Posadas and Jimmy Sullivan to discuss Mets and Yankees.
Author of many Jackie Robinson novels Michael Long joins Nick DeLuca to discuss the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson.
Potential future Paralympian and Fordham student Patrick DeCrescenzo sits down with Chris Hennessy and Ryan Gregware.
Senior Host at Sports Illustrated Robin Lundberg joins Andrew Posadas and Chris Hennessy to discuss the NBA.
WNBA star Essence Carson sits down with Andrew Posadas and Andrew Gullotta to discuss the disparities between the NCAA Men's and Women's Tournament and many other important subjects.
Emmanuel Berbari sits down with Elizabeth Quarenta, the acting executive director at Friends of Moshulu Parkland. She is leading the renovation of Frank Frisch Field, a baseball field in the Bronx named after former player and Fordham alumnus Frank Frisch.
Brooklyn Nets beat writer for Newsday Greg Logan joins Andrew Posadas and Andrew Gullota to discuss all things Brooklyn Nets.
WFAN Host John Jastremski joins Jimmy Sullivan and Emmanuel Berbari to discuss Yankees and Mets expectations for the upcoming season.
In the first of a new series, Fordham Softball and WFUV's Kelly Bright sits down with Women's Basketball junior captain Kaitlyn Downey to discuss the recent developments on the Rose Hill Campus. After surpassing 100 COVID-19 cases, Fordham paused all in-person activities, including athletics, jeopardizing the womens' chances at competing in the A-10 Tournament. In response, Downey published a petition in hopes of completing the season. She's here to share more with us as well as where the Rams go from here.
New York broadcaster Sal Marchiano joins Chris Boccia and Kayla Wentzel to discuss his legendary career and time at Fordham.
Sports reporter for the New York Post Zach Braziller joins Jackson Heil and Andrew Gullotta to talk NCAA basketball.