Boomer & Gio

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Boomer & Gio delivers can’t miss entertainment, the biggest guests and strongest opinions in the world of sports. Hosted by former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason and seasoned radio host Gregg “Gio” Giannotti, your go-to morning sports talk show covers the hottest topics in the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports and breaks down everything New York — including the Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, and Islanders. Catch the show live weekday mornings from 6–10 AM ET on 101.9 WFAN or listen anytime here on the podcast feed.

Producer Evan Is The Voice Of The Mets Fan After Losing Pete Alonso | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
Today at 2:00 AM

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Brandon Nimmo. Edwin Diaz. And now Pete Alonso. The players who were a big part of the Mets' foundation for so many years are now gone, leaving Mets fans in a quandary. Fortunately, we have Producer Evan to give us the what's what on the vibes of the New York team's fan base after the Winter Meetings, which saw Diaz go to the Dodgers and Alonso sign with Baltimore. It's a perfect opportunity for our guy to vent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...


Going to the Dentist and Hot Dental Assistants | 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast'
Yesterday at 8:56 PM

From 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast' (subscribe here): Going to the dentist and hot dental assistants 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


Full Show - Alonso Reaction & Mets Reset, Michigan Shocker, Philip Rivers(?) & FAN Changes
Yesterday at 3:20 PM

Boomer declares "The Great Met Reset" after Pete Alonso's departure, but Gio defends Steve Cohen's World Series plan, arguing the moves set the stage for a big future signing like Skubal, and he's "had it with basic sports radio takes" on the situation. We'll hear raw fan emotion, plus why Ron Darling was 'flabbergasted,' and get Joe Benigno's furious reaction blaming Cohen for selling fans "a bill of goods." Jerry has updates on the shocking firing and arrest of Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore in a stunning fall from grace, the mysterious Philip Rivers comeback (is he playing this week...


Hour 1 - Alonso Bolts - Now What? Wolverines Shocker!
Yesterday at 3:18 PM

The Mets offseason is in chaos after the Pete Alonso departure! Boomer is calling it "The Great Met Reset," but Gio is preaching patience, arguing Steve Cohen is tearing it down to build a World Series champion, potentially preparing for a run at Skubal next year! Plus, Jerry delivers his update with Ron Darling "flabbergasted." We'll also dive into the reaction from BT & Sal, hear from Philip Rivers on coming out of retirement, and the shocking Michigan scandal involving fired coach Sherrone Moore's inappropriate relationship and subsequent arrest. Finally, we open the phone lines to hear from Mets fans.


Hour 2 - Furious Mets Fans Losing Faith, ESPN LA Slams Sal (They're Cheesy Radio Guys)
Yesterday at 3:17 PM

With Alonso gone, fans are venting, but Boomer and Gio are keeping the faith in Steve Cohen's championship blueprint. Gio says if you're surprised, you haven't been paying attention—David Stearns was setting this up all last year! Plus, Jerry's update features crazy ESPN LA clip featuring their reaction to Sal screaming about Edwin Diaz, plus another classic Frank The Tank Mets rant. We'll also hear from Philip Rivers on his return to the Colts, and in the final segment, we discuss what Juan Soto thinks about this massive Mets shakeup.


Hour 3 - The Michigan Situation, Rivers Starting Or Not, Shedeur Sabotage & WFAN Changes
Yesterday at 3:16 PM

We break down the shocking, messy fall from grace of Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired for an inappropriate relationship and later arrested for assault, with Gio calling it one of the most stunning collapses in recent memory. Then, we check in on the Philip Rivers comeback after the Colts coach talked about his shape, discuss the Shedeur Sanders situation in Cleveland that Shannon Sharpe says is intentional sabotage, and wrap up the hour by reacting to the big news of WFAN's new lineup starting January 5th and the departure of BT & Sal.


Hour 4 - More Mets Back & Forth, NFL Week Kicks Off, Sal Moment & Hapless NY Teams
Yesterday at 3:15 PM

We dive back into the Mets firestorm fueled by Pete Alonso signing with the Orioles! Gio calls Joe Benigno the "Pied Piper of the Neanderthal Mets fan". Plus, Jerry's final update covers a speechless Keith Hernandez, the Falcons vs. Bucs kicking off the NFL week tonight, and the lingering mystery of whether Philip Rivers will start for the Colts this weekend. Our Moment of The Day features the must-hear clash: ESPN L.A. vs. Sal Licata! And finally, Boomer closes the show with his list of "Hapless" Sports Franchises.


Speechless Hernandez, Benigno Slams Steve Cohen, Plus Moment of the Day
Yesterday at 3:05 PM

Jerry is back with his final update, starting with Mets legend Keith Hernandez admitting he was "speechless." But the gloves are off for Joe Benigno, who is blaming Steve Cohen and declaring that fans have been "sold a bill of goods!" Plus, the NFL week kicks off tonight as the Falcons take on the Bucs. And finally, relive the epic clash in our Moment of The Day: ESPN L.A. vs. Sal Licata!


Your Calls & Joe Benigno: Pied Piper Of The Neanderthal Fan
Yesterday at 2:44 PM

We take your calls on the Mets and such. Plus, Gio says when it comes to the old Mets or Jets fan, Joe is their voice. That's the nicer way of putting it.


Will Philip Rivers Start? Plus, Kafka On "B-Cox"
Yesterday at 2:22 PM

Hear from the Colts Head Coach on Rivers' condition and the QB's own words about returning, but Boomer'd be "shocked if Rivers plays this week!" If not, Gio asks, "then what's the point?" Plus, Mike Kafka stays quiet on the Bryan Cox firing, Jaxson Dart is ready for the Commanders, and Shannon Sharpe blasts the Browns for allegedly setting up Shedeur Sanders to fail.


Michigan HC Moore Fired, Arrested
Yesterday at 2:02 PM

Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, and then he was later arrested for assault. Gio said he is ‘crashing out’ and is in the messiest situation you could be in.


Sal's Diaz Rant Makes L.A. Radio! Frank The Tank Goes Nutsoid Too.
Yesterday at 1:46 PM

Jerry is back with an an audio clip from ESPN LA where they play Sal screaming about Edwin Diaz. They sound like a pair of cheesy talk show hosts! Plus, Frank The Tank went on another signature, furious tirade about the Mets. And in football news, hear from Philip Rivers as he discusses his surprising return to the Colts.


Gio Tired Of Basic Sports Radio Takes
Yesterday at 1:42 PM

A caller sets Gio off about what he sees as cliched sports radio comments about the whole Alonso/Sterns/Cohen/Mets story.


Darling Flabbergasted! Shocking News Out Of Michigan!
Yesterday at 1:20 PM

Jerry is here with his first update, starting with the news that left Ron Darling "flabbergasted," followed by the immediate reaction from BT and Sal. In NFL news, we'll hear from Philip Rivers as he met the media to discuss coming out of retirement, while Jaxson Dart talk about having Cam Skattebo back in the building. Then the shocking story out of Michigan where head coach Sherrone Moore was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and later arrested for assault.


The Great Met Reset!
Yesterday at 1:05 PM

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.


Instant Reaction to Pete Alonso Signing With The Orioles With Ian Browne | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
Yesterday at 3:00 AM

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with MLB.com Red Sox Beat Writer Ian Browne to react to the Pete Alonso news and what it means for the Red Sox pursuits 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


Nicotine in Your Butt, Peppermint on the Schwein | 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast'
Last Wednesday at 10:25 PM

From 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast' (subscribe here): Nicotine in your butt, peppermint on the schwein 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


Full Show - Diaz Departure & Alonso Are The Big Topic
Last Wednesday at 3:20 PM

The show is dominated by the fallout from Edwin Díaz signing with the Dodgers, a move Gio claims has Mets fans reacting as if they lost Tom Seaver. Boomer, remaining confident, insists the Mets must—and will—sign Pete Alonso to a massive deal now, making the Polar Bear the "biggest winner" in the situation. This spending divide leads to a dire prediction: a guaranteed MLB lockout in 2027 due to the Dodgers' unmatched financial power. Fan fury is palpable with audio from a livid Evan Roberts and an emphatic "Good Riddance" from Sal Licata, while Frank The Tank vents his r...


Hour 1 - Diaz To Dodgers Dominates The Talk
Last Wednesday at 3:18 PM

Mets fans are reacting to Edwin Díaz's move to the Dodgers yet Boomer is hyper-confident the Mets will now secure Pete Alonso despite insider whispers he’s a "goner." This Dodger dominance leads to a guarantee of an MLB lockout in 2027. Then, Evan Roberts' furious reaction to Díaz's departure. Plus, Philip Rivers is shockingly back on the Colts practice squad, the Knicks advanced in the NBA Cup, and Boomer closes the hour by predicting the Mets will not only keep Alonso but also add a big names.


Hour 2 - Good Riddance To Diaz, But Mets Will Spend
Last Wednesday at 3:17 PM

The hour kicks off with Boomer hilariously comparing the band GWAR to the Ninja Turtles and Kiss. Then, a caller brings the focus back to Mets anxiety: losing homegrown Pete Alonso would hurt worse than any free-agent miss. As Boomer assures listeners the Mets will spend, Jerry returns with an update featuring Sal Licata shouting "Good Riddance" to Edwin Díaz and an infuriated Frank The Tank. Closing the hour, Troy Aikman blasts the state of NIL, revealing he's "done" giving money after not even receiving a thank you note. Utah sells a piece of its athletic department to a p...


Hour 3 - Now You Have To Pay Alonso
Last Wednesday at 3:16 PM

Boomer insists Pete Alonso is the biggest winner in the Díaz exit, forcing the Mets to now pay him at any cost and sign multiple free agents. The fallout is instant: Jerry returns with Frank The Tank going ballistic on Edwin Díaz, while one analyst puts all the blame squarely on the closer, not the Mets. Finally, a shocking NFL confession: former Charger Quentin Jammer admits he played drunk in eight games during a difficult divorce.


Hour 4 - Mets Diaz Reaction Calls, Stearn Non-Answer On Alonso, Dirty Old Utah Jazz
Last Wednesday at 3:15 PM

The hour opens with a bizarre suggestion: Bringing in Peter Schwartz for a "muckbang" featuring mozzarella sticks. The focus quickly snaps back to the Mets meltdown, as a barrage of calls debates who is to blame for losing Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers. In the final update, we hear Evan Roberts' furious reaction to the move and David Stearns' non-committal answer on Pete Alonso. The action isn't just baseball—get a classic soundbite from agent Scott Boras, hear Vernon Maxwell call out the "dirty" old Utah Jazz, and catch the setup for this weekend's legendary Army/Navy game.


Stearns Silent on Alonso Amidst Fan Fury
Last Wednesday at 3:10 PM

Jerry returns with the final update highlighting the Dodgers' reliever needs met by signing Edwin Díaz and playing Evan Roberts' livid reaction. Mets President David Stearns faced the inevitable question: will losing Díaz affect the push to sign Pete Alonso? Meanwhile, Scott Boras provided a classic soundbite, calling Ranger Suarez “armed and rangerous." Add to that a Moment of the Day featuring Al trying to name more than a few Utah Jazz players of all time.


Diaz To Dodgers: Who's To Blame?
Last Wednesday at 3:01 PM

We took a bunch of calls on Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers instead of the Mets and who’s to blame.


Ex-Charger Jammer Played Drunk in 8 Games
Last Wednesday at 2:22 PM

Former Chargers defender Quentin Jammer drops a bombshell: he admitted to playing drunk in eight NFL games while struggling through a difficult divorce.


Alonso Wins as Mets MUST Pay
Last Wednesday at 2:11 PM

Boomer declares Pete Alonso the biggest winner in the Edwin Díaz saga, asserting the Mets now must sign the Polar Bear at any cost and will add at least two more big free agents.


Sal Says, "Good Riddance" To Diaz
Last Wednesday at 1:47 PM

Jerry is back with an update full of Mets venom, featuring an emotional Sal Licata saying "Good Riddance" to Edwin Díaz, while Frank The Tank vents his rage over the team's direction. Plus, baseball super-agent Scott Boras drops his signature wordplay about his client, pitcher Tarik Skubal, and the NFL's biggest surprise of the day: the Colts shockingly signed Philip Rivers to their practice squad.


It's Not All Bad, Mets Fans!
Last Wednesday at 1:44 PM

Boomer all but guarantees that the Mets will spend the money in the off-season and Gio thinks Devin Williams will have a better season than Edwin Diaz.


Diaz Deal Ignites Evan
Last Wednesday at 1:28 PM

Jerry's update starts with Boomer believing the Mets will now overpay Pete Alonso following the Kyle Schwarber deal, a view Gio strongly disputes. This financial debate provides the backdrop for Jerry's audio of Evan Roberts' meltdown over Edwin Díaz joining the Dodgers.


Edwin Díaz 'Didn't Want to Be Here'
Last Wednesday at 12:58 PM

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.


Men Don’t Care What Women Do for a Living, but Women Care What Men Do for Work | 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast'
Last Tuesday at 9:38 PM

From 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast' (subscribe here): Men don’t care what women do for a living, but women care what men do for work 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


Full Show - Hurts Turnover-Fest, Mets/Yanks Offseason Questions, Gio's Ticket Debacle
Last Tuesday at 3:20 PM

The Eagles' season is officially in a tailspin after Jalen Hurts committed five mind-boggling turnovers—including a game-ending OT interception and a bizarre two-turnover-on-one-play sequence—leaving Boomer to declare the quarterback looks completely lost. On the baseball side, the Yankees' offseason is a total snooze, with the best hope being re-signing Cody Bellinger, while David Stearns tiptoes around Pete Alonso's defense. Finally, don't miss the hilarious moment Gio realizes he might be completely broke after promising World Cup tickets to his parking attendant, followed by a misprounced Moment of the Day. All that and your calls.


Hour 1 - Eagles In Trouble, Colts Need A QB, Winter Meetings Start
Last Tuesday at 3:18 PM

Jalen Hurts' disastrous 5-turnover night—including the OT pick—has Boomer saying he looks lost and NFC title hopes vanishing. Plus: AJ Brown's drops, Philip Rivers in Indy? And David Stearns talks Alonso.


Hour 2 - Yanks Quiet Offseason, Eagles Turnover Fest, Jets/Giants Draft Positions
Last Tuesday at 3:17 PM

Hear the Kevin Harlan call as Jalen Hurts has an interception/fumble/fumble sequence! Plus, the Yankees are frozen solid in the offseason, clinging to Bellinger while Boomer dreams of a different Fernando for the Jets. We'll wrap up by scoping out the Giants and Jets' draft positions!


Hour 3 - Mets Offseason, Hurts Fumble Fest, Running Game Key In Football
Last Tuesday at 3:16 PM

The Mets offseason is buzzing as David Stearns talks Pete Alonso's offense... but completely skips the defense! Plus, Jerry hits you with the brutal Kevin Harlan call of Jalen Hurts' game-ending turnover sequence. Hear John Harbaugh slam the rules as "clear as mud," and we'll dive into how a strong running game is the best QB protection in the NFL!


Hour 4 - Gio's World Cup Ticket Disaster & Hurts' OT Heartbreak!
Last Tuesday at 3:15 PM

Hear the hilarious moment Gio realizes he massively overpromised World Cup tickets to a parking attendant—those prices are insane! Plus, Jerry wraps up the Eagles' nightmare with the sound of Jalen Hurts' game-ending OT pick. And don't miss the Moment of the Day: Media reporter Andrew Marchand can't say a name, and we revisit that unhinged Richard Gere gerbil rumor!


Hurts Hurts Eagles, NFL Headlines, Plus A Mispronounced Moment Of The Day
Last Tuesday at 3:05 PM

Jerry returns with Jalen Hurts’ game-ending interception in OT. Jim Harbaugh was fired up after the win. Jalen Hurts talked about all of his turnovers. The Moment of The Day: Media reporter Andrew Marchand can’t say ‘Chris McMonigle’.


Gio's World Cup Promise Blows Up In His Face
Last Tuesday at 3:01 PM

Hear how a seemingly simple favor regarding World Cup tickets has left Gio completely screwed now that he's seen the price tag! Boomer asks: "Did you bite off more than you could chew?" (Spoiler: YES.)


Hurts' OT INT, Harbaugh's Muddy Rules, and Chiefs' Woes!
Last Tuesday at 2:10 PM

Jerry's back with Jalen Hurts' overtime interception that sealed the Eagles' loss, followed by his take on the poor performance. John Harbaugh slams the Ravens/Steelers officiating, saying the catch rule is "as clear as mud," while Andy Reid addresses the problems plaguing his Chiefs this season!


Mets Offseason Drama & Our Free Agent Regrets!
Last Tuesday at 2:01 PM

The Hot Stove is heating up around Pete Alonso and the Mets' future! Gio still loves Mark Vientos, and we're debating where power slugger Kyle Schwarber will land. Plus, we'll take a trip down memory lane: Which blockbuster free agents did we desperately want our teams to sign years ago—that never happened?