Mike Francesa

BT, Sal, and Hoff unleash "Bald-Faced Lie, Bald-Faced Truth," testing the hottest takes in New York sports and beyond! The trio goes head-to-head on the Mets' looming free agency: Will Edwin Diaz be back in 2026, or will the Dodgers steal him? They clash over baseball insider Jeff Passan's predictions, debating if Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger could be teammates and if the Yankees can afford to lose Bellinger. Finally, a fiery NFL/NHL crossover question: will the Rangers' home win total in November surpass the combined home wins of the Jets and Giants? The segment closes with a serious discussion about the influence of John Mara's health and family loyalty on the Giants' front office decisions. 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 infuriated by the Giants' "ass-backwards" decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll while retaining GM Joe Schoen and allowing him to lead the search for a new coach. Sal argues that the Giants' failure to clean house is a continuation of decades of "ineptitude." Tierney is "genuinely stunned," questioning why any "battle-tested adult" coach with a winning resume would hitch their wagon to a GM "hanging by a thread" and pointing out that Schoen's roster depth is "pathetic." The hosts dissect the stunning quote in the press release that they feel Schoen "assembled a good young nucleus," given his track record of major busts like Evan Neal. They conclude that by splitting the ticket, the Giants chose the absolute "worst option," dooming the franchise to more losing. 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 & Gio wonder how Daniel Jones really feels about Brian Daboll’s firing. Gio thinks Jones might be quietly celebrating after a rocky relationship with his now-former head coach. Boomer weighs in on what this means for Jones’ future with Jaxson Dart taking over. Plus, Jerry Recco’s update features Daboll reaction, Eagles-Packers highlights, and the Rangers finally winning at home. 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 & Gio react to the stunning move by the Giants to fire Brian Daboll while keeping GM Joe Schoen. Gio calls it strange to split up the duo that came in together, while Boomer wonders what this means for Jaxson Dart’s future. Is this the right reset for the franchise or another sign of front-office confusion at MetLife? 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

Keeping Joe Schoen makes the Giants HC job less desirable 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

Unless it's Mike Tomlin, the Giants must hire an offensive head 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

Firing Brian Daboll was necessary but only a half-measure for the Giants 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

Firing Brian Daboll won't solve the Giants problems 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 is full of bravado after a Jets win 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 give our feelings on the firing of Brian Daboll 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 Giants buried a lead that Joe Schoen is here to stay 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 Brian Daboll has been fired as the New York Giants head coach, effective immediately, with Mike Kafka named the interim. The hosts agree it was the "humane thing to do" after another fourth-quarter collapse and a disastrous season, arguing that his record—not bad luck—is the reason. The fiery discussion quickly pivots to the next logical steps, demanding that defensive coordinator Shane Bowen be fired immediately, calling his continued employment "patently offensive." They also debate General Manager Joe Schoen's future, with Sal stating "He'll be next" but expressing concern over ownership's commitment to a full clean-house approach. The segment covers the immediate optics of the firing and what the Giants need to do for a true, long-term 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

BT & Sal tackle the "predictable" concussion suffered by Giants QB Jaxson Dart, arguing that his physically punishing style and the team's over-reliance on designed runs (RPOs) is an "abuse" that is "not sustainable" in the NFL. They debate whether the Giants can or should "reel in" his play, acknowledging his dual-threat ability makes him a future star, but also his long-term health is "hanging by a thread." The discussion heats up as they slam the inexcusable breakdown in concussion protocol, questioning how Dart was allowed back on the field after a vicious hit where his head smashed the turf. They demand accountability, arguing that "somebody messed something up, seriously." 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 emphatically declare that it is "painfully obvious" the Brian Daboll era is over and that the Giants must fire him today for the good of the franchise. The hosts slam the team for repeatedly blowing big fourth-quarter leads (like the latest loss in Chicago) and accuse Daboll of having a "losing mentality." They highlight his conservative, "scared" decision-making, specifically critiquing the choice to kick a field goal from the 1-yard line while up 20-10, arguing that it's a "loser move" in the modern NFL. Sal insists Daboll's presence is now doing "more harm than good," creating a toxic environment where players are focused on "not collapsing" rather than winning. The discussion also touches on the significant injury suffered by QB Jaxson Dart and its impact on the team. 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 the bizarre story of Steve Cohen auctioning off his $10 million gold toilet and how it perfectly sums up the Mets’ season before diving into Major League Baseball’s growing gambling scandal. From Guardians pitchers caught fixing prop bets to questions about how deep it goes, the guys debate whether fans, players, or commissioners are taking it seriously enough. 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 somehow pull out a win despite Justin Fields throwing for just 54 yards thanks to special teams heroics and a dominant defensive effort. Boomer and Gio react to one of the strangest victories of the season, as Aaron Glenn’s crew finds a way to win ugly while the Giants sink further into 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

Boomer & Gio react to another brutal Giants collapse Jaxson Dart goes down with a concussion, Brian Daboll looks defeated, and fans are demanding change. The guys debate whether this was the final nail in Daboll’s coffin and if it’s time to turn to Jameis Winston. 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

Congrats to the Jets on a big win that will only hurt them in the 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

The Giants are not putting Jaxson Dart in harm's way letting him run. 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 Giants only know how to lose and the blame falls on Brian Daboll. 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