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Mike Kafka's smart first decision and he's a strong candidate for the job 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

Paul Skenes maybe wanting to be a Yankee means nothing for a few years 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

Hal can't let the Mets steal Bellinger from the Yankees after losing Soto 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

Keith opens up his Wednesday show by thanking the Schmooze, Steve Somers for all he has done for him as he follows his 2 1/2 hour schmooze. Keith then gets into the sports, including Mike Kafka talking to the media and a busy day for Scott Boras at the MLB GM Meetings. 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 schmoozer returns to the WFAN airwaves to give an update on his book, "Me Here, You There" as well as give you his thoughts on the happenings with the Giants, Jets and more! 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

MLB Free Agency Bingo is here as we predict the free agency stops for the big names 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

Could the Giants hire a coach nobody has mentioned 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

Can we look back on NFL history to determine Mike Kafka's future? 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

Legendary comedian Jay Leno joins BT & Sal for a fiery, in-depth conversation on his career and the changing landscape of late-night television. Leno critiques the current state of late night—too many commercials, too much political fighting—and reveals the never-before-heard truth about the Conan O'Brien/NBC debacle, stating the network's incompetence and infighting drove the wedge. Leno shares priceless stories from his career, including his years-long prank war with David Letterman involving a meatball sandwich, and the unforgettable difference between President Obama arriving to the show in a rental car versus a satellite-proof tent. Finally, he discusses the need for humility and why working on his massive car collection helps him avoid the "Beverly Hills Bubble." 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 step into the studio with UFC Middleweight star Bo Nickal ahead of his main prelim event at UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden. Nickal, an elite wrestling champion, talks about navigating the nerve-wracking emotions of fight night and how he's using his first-ever career loss as "massive motivation" for his upcoming bout. The conversation ignites when they discuss the low-key feeling of being a fighter who could "disable" anyone on the street, the debate over UFC vs. Boxing (Bo calls MMA a "complete sport"), and his thoughts on the constant temptation to fix a fight in the sport. Plus, Nickal opens up about his relationships with Kyler Murray and the late Hulk Hogan, and a surprising reveal about a potential UFC event at the White House after speaking with President Trump. Sal is so sold, he declares he's "hammering" a bet on Nickal's comeback! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt

BT & Sal dissect David Stearns' recent comments on the Mets' offseason, debating whether the GM has the appetite—or the checkbook—to execute the massive overhaul the team needs. Sal outlines a fiery, aggressive ultimatum for Pete Alonso's agent, Scott Boras, proposing a "$180 million, take-it-or-leave-it" deal to prevent the slugger from holding up the entire offseason. The hosts agree that simply bringing back Alonso and Diaz and adding a single pitcher is "not enough," arguing that the team's core DNA must change. Tierney demands a minimum of two high-end starters plus a major position player acquisition (like Bellinger or Bregman) to make the offseason a success. They also clash over Alonso's value, with Sal focusing on his lack of production when the power isn't there, and Tierney arguing his home run numbers are irreplaceable in a lineup already lacking offensive threats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about

Boomer and Gio react to reports that Jameis Winston will start Sunday against the Packers, and debate what kind of spark or chaos he could bring to the offense. Then they check out the Patriots’ new “nor’easter” uniforms debuting on Thursday night, with Gio wondering if New England is trying a little too hard to stay relevant. The hour wraps with a passionate caller making his case for Antonio Pierce as the next Giants head coach and Boomer and Gio weigh whether the fiery former linebacker could be the right fit for Big Blue’s rebuild. 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

Boomer and Gio dive into Aaron Glenn’s latest clash with reporters, calling out the Jets defensive coordinator for being combative and defensive despite his team’s struggles. Gio says you can’t bark at the media when you’re not winning, and warns that reporters will start rooting against you. The guys talk about how Glenn’s behavior has crossed the line from confident to confrontational, and how the tension between coaches and beat writers is boiling over in 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

Boomer and Gio react to Ian O’Connor’s report that Joe Schoen’s job as Giants GM isn’t safe beyond this season, raising questions about ownership’s trust and the team’s direction after firing Brian Daboll. The guys debate how Schoen could go from “rebuilding hero” to “on the hot seat” so quickly. Then they pivot to the NBA, where the Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison after his handling of Luka Doncic backfired. Boomer and Gio wonder if this could be a cautionary tale for the Giants — when star players and front offices clash, someone always pays the price. 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

Top questions of the Yankees offseason and a gamble possibly paid off 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

Our football teams are consistently embarrassing themselves 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

Keith opens up his Tuesday evening show by talking about the Knicks impressive victory over the Grizzlies on Tuesday evening at Madison Square Garden. 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

Can Aaron Glenn last longer than the media? Their seems to be a bigger battle off the field than on the field. 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

What type of coach is going to want to take the Giants HC job with Joe Schoen behind the reigns? 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 are joined by NFL Insider Brian Baldinger, who immediately sets the Giants debate on fire by placing the blame for Jaxson Dart's injuries squarely on recently fired head coach Brian Daboll. Baldinger argues that Daboll's play-calling, specifically the reckless use of read-option plays and poor blocking assignments, physically endangered Dart—a pattern he believes also "ruined" Daniel Jones. The conversation pivots to the Giants' future, with Baldinger critiquing the organization's current structure compared to winning franchises like the Rams and Eagles. He offers a list of fiery coaching candidates, including Lane Kiffin (who he believes would maximize Dart's potential) and Bill Belichick (but NOT as GM), while questioning the merit of another failed coach. 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