Micd In New Haven

Alone yet again for now at least, New York City Media Reporter Mike Colon gives his thoughts on the Yankees latest deflating loss and baffling inability to beat bad teams as well as the unfortunate mass layoffs at the New York Daily News. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Poison Idea - Blockhead (1992)

He's the local kid who made good. Ever since winning WFAN's Fantasy Phenom competition back in 2011, John Jastremski has spent the rest of the decade becoming a household name on New York City sports radio. Currently a fixture on WFAN's overnight scene, the honest, energetic, and never not entertaining 'JJ After Dark' brings his charm to the podcast, as he joins New York Media Reporter Mike Colon for a chat about growing up in the city during FAN's heyday in the '90s, the mark he's trying to make on the overnights as a host, and his relationship with Mike Francesa.Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow JJ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Song: Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray (1993)

Jessica Cunnington grew up in the suburbs of New York City, not at all knowing who she wanted to be. Then midway through her tenure at Syracuse University, she changed her major and pursued journalism, a decision that would totally change her life forever. After six years as a reporter, the last five spent covering the Bronx for News 12 The Bronx, the vivacious and honest reporter joins Mike Colon for a chat about her unorthodox journey to success as a journalist, covering the tragic murder of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman, and what the future holds for the borough known as the "Boogie Down". Follow Jessica On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessicaNews12Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHavenSong: Aventura - Obsesión (2002)

Since 1997, Arthur Staple has covered every level of New York City sports from high school and college basketball, to the Giants, Rangers, and of course New York Islanders. In the 30th episode of Mic'd In New Haven, the veteran writer details his experiences with Mike Colon, as the two discuss Staple growing up in New York City during the 1980s, witnessing the iconic Super Bowl 42 in person, the current state of the Isles, and his recent move to The Athletic after two decades at Newsday. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Arthur on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StapeAthletic Song: Helmet - Wilma's Rainbow (1994)

In a relatively weak free agent market, John Tavares was the most sought after asset, and the Islanders (with whom John has spent his entire career with to this point) were the favorite to re-sign their captain...until they weren't. With Tavares opting to bolt from Brooklyn to the Six, WFAN Islanders beat writer Andy Graziano joins Mike Colon for an immediate reaction to JT's departure, and what it means for the franchise going forward. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Andy On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyGraz_WFAN Song: Sugar Ray - When It's Over (2001)

Alone once again, New York City media reporter Mike Colon discusses the Yankees and Mets going a combined 0-6 over the weekend, the Knicks drafting Kevin Knox with the 9th overall pick, and Mike Francesa being inducted into the national radio hall of fame! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Hootie & The Blowfish - I Go Blind (1994)

Riding solo this time around, New York City media reporter Mike Colon discusses topics such as the Yankees' winning ways, the Mets being "open for business", the NBA Draft, and the ongoing Kawhi Leonard saga.Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHavenSong: Sting - If I Ever Lose My Faith In You (1993)

If there's anyone who just might know the New York City Police Department better than even some of those who work in it, it's probably Leonard Levitt. Having covered the department since 1984, the longtime NYPD insider joins Mike Colon for a discussion on covering three different commissioners during the Giuliani administration, being banned from One Police Plaza at one point in his career, and his personal quest to solve the infamous 1975 murder of Martha Moxley.Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHavenSubscribe To Leonard's Blog: http://nypdconfidential.com/ Song: Megadeth - I'll Get Even (1997)Update: On Monday, May 18, 2020, Leonard Levitt died at the age of 79 following complications from lung cancer. His obituary in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/19/nyregion/leonard-levitt-reporter-who-riled-nypd-brass-dies-at-79.amp.html

From doing local news updates on a rural New York radio station to now hosting Sports Illustrated’s media podcast, Jimmy Traina has truly come full circle. The S.I. columnist, producer, and podcaster joins Mike Colon for a wide ranging discussion ranging from his nearly two decade long tenure at the magazine, Twitter, what makes a good podcast host, and interning for WFAN in the late ‘90s. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHavenFollow Jimmy On Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JimmyTrainaSubscribe to the SI Media podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-illustrated-media-podcast/id997819235?mt=2

It’s the NBA Finals matchup everyone is tired of, but here it is nonetheless for the fourth straight year, the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Golden State Warriors. Joining Mike Colon to preview yet another installment of this Finals matchup is HOOP Magazine writer Josh Eberley, one of the more noticeable figures of NBA Twitter, and host of the ‘Hot Takes & Shot Fakes’ podcast. Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshEberleyFollow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHavenFollow Hoop Mag On Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOOPmagSubscribe To Josh’s Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoop-magazines-hot-takes-and-shot-fakes/id1337255646?mt=2

The Knicks, coming off a 29-53 season, were projected to finish in the top 10 in this year's draft lottery. Sure enough they did, securing the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Joining Mike Colon for a discussion on what this means for the franchise going forward, the recent hiring of David Fizdale as head coach, and the possibility of trading for Kawhi Leonard, is prolific Knicks Wall writer and long suffering Knick fan Jonathan Macri. Follow The Knicks Wall on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksWall Follow Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCMacriNBAFollow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColonOnSports

The highly anticipated Yankees-Red Sox series certainly didn’t disappoint. Three intense games, one wild comeback, one very raucous stadium, and two Yankee victories. Joining Mike Colon to recap a wild three days in the Bronx and what lies ahead for the Bombers is Barstool Sports’ Yankees writer Eric Hubbs, who attended two of the three games at Yankee Stadium. Subscribe to the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/micd-in-new-haven/id1347647537?mt=2Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/barstoolhubbs?lang=en Follow Mike on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/colononsports

The rivalry resumes! For the first time since a nasty brawl at Fenway Park last month, the red hot Yankees (24-10) battle their bitter rivals in the Boston Red Sox (25-9) in a three game set at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx that is bound to have everyone talking. Joining Mike Colon for a preview of the series is Newsday’s Erik Boland, who’s served as the Yankee beat writer for the Long Island based paper since 2009.

She was the tomboy from Rochester, New York. Now she anchors evening newscasts in the fourth largest and most diverse city in America. Wife, mother, beauty queen, reporter, anchor, and anti bullying advocate Kaitlin Monte joins Mike Colon on the 20th episode of Mic’d In New Haven for a chat ranging from her college days, being crowned Miss New York in 2011, her fight against bullying, motherhood, and covering Hurricane Harvey.

After an emergency reaction podcast to the breaking news Mike Francesa was returning to WFAN earlier in the week with Jake Elman, Mike Colon is rejoined this time by the very man who broke the news in the first place in Newsday sports media reporter Neil Best (who previously appeared on the podcast in episode 3), for a more detailed look at the story behind the return and the ramifications of it going forward.

Mike Francesa is back on WFAN. Yes you read that correctly, no you're not hallucinating. Mike, according to multiple reports, is heading back to FAN after a mere four month retirement and will host a show weekdays from 3-7PM. Palm Beach Post writer Jake Elman re-joins Mike Colon for an emergency episode reacting to the news, and what it means for the station going forward.

Oh the pain bro! Always unfiltered and never shy to say what's on his mind, Joe Benigno has become a New York City fixture, carving out a successful near quarter century career talking sports on New York and America's first all-sports radio station WFAN in a way that can only be described as giving your typical fanatic a microphone and just letting him vent. Reuniting with one of his old callers in Mike Colon, the radio icon joins the podcast to discuss his 23 years as a host on the FAN, the state of his beloved Rangers, Knicks, Mets, and Jets, his decade long partnership with Evan Roberts, and when he plans to call it a day.

When it comes to controversy, 77 WABC's Sid Rosenberg is definitely no stranger to it. The notorious New York radio bad boy joins Mike Colon for an unfiltered discussion on everything from his days on Imus In The Morning, the new Bernie & Sid In The Morning show, how he nearly replaced Chris Russo when Mike And The Mad Dog broke up in 2008, and how Russo's old partner Mike Francesa has been less than truthful about that! This is a classic discussion with a classic radio host. Enjoy!

With the Toronto Raptors having secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 59-23, Raptors Republic writer Joshua Howe joins Mike Colon to recap their successful regular season and preview the postseason, including their first round face off with the 8th seeded Washington Wizards and a potential show down with LeBron James.

Jake Elman from the Palm Beach Post joins the show to discuss the first week of the Yankees and Mets' 2018 seasons, Mike and the Mad Dog's latest reunion and its ensuing controversy, and legendary shock jock Don Imus' retirement.