ML Sports Platter
This is for YOU the sports fan who loves to have fun and debate and live and die with your teams. Rants, big time guests and hot topics. You name it, this podcast has it. A little life, culture, music, entertainment and more thrown into the mix as well. ML started as a fan, too, you know….. Presented by BetOnline
Sports Nut/RV Source of CNY's Mike McKay.
00:00-30:00: Mike McKay returns to chat about RV Source of CNY's hot start to 2026, RV trends and service being huge right now, Rory's second straight Masters win, GMac back to Syracuse and why he loves it and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bruins-Sabres Playoff Preview.
00:00-20:00: Bruins-Sabres playoff preview. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and Batavia Downs Gaming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Siena Head Men's Basketball Coach Nevada Smith.
00:00-15:00: Nevada Smith joins the show to chat about the joy of taking the Siena head men's basketball job, his love for Saratoga and The Capital Region, how he wants to build his team, CNY connections, past experience helping him along the way, his relationship with Shaka Smart, his love for golf and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Colorado Avalanche. Stanley Cup Favorite.
00:00-20:00: Colorado Avalanche. Stanley Cup favorite. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and RV Source of CNY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ML Archive: The Bosses of the Bronx Author Mike Vaccaro.
00:00-40:00: The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner author Mike Vaccaro chats about George and Hal similarities and differences, just how different and pioneering The Boss was as an owner, a crazy interaction with Geroge to start the book, business and baseball looping together, what the future holds for Hal, how Joe Torre was able to handle George all those years, George's amazing purchase of the Yankees and turning it into what now is an $8 billion operation, why George will live forever in the hearts of Yanks fans, for good and...
Rory McIlroy Wins Masters Again.
00:00-20:00: ML breaks down Rory McIlroy winning the Masters for a second straight year. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ML Archive: Unhittable Author Rob Friedman.
00:00-15:00: Unhittable author Rob Friedman chats about technology mavericks and innovators creating our new era of pitching dominance, what's next in the pitching world, good and bad analytics where pitching is concerned, where the Pitching Ninja came from and more. Plus, old school pitching grit and throwback guys still exist. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ML Archive: Project Tiger Author Gavin Newsham.
00:00-20:00: Project Tiger: The Birth of Genius and the Price of Greatness author Gavin Newsham. He chats early Tiger, crazy amateur dominance, when it could have all fallen apart for Woods, if Tiger is more GOAT or if he should have done more, early crazy stories about TW on and off the course, why Gavin wrote the book and more. Thanks to Arc of Onondaga and Chick-fil-A Cicero. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Michigan Wins Men's Hoops Title. Recap.
00:00-15:00: Michigan wins it all in men's hoops. How and why they did it and Dusty May is great at what he does. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and CH Insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Buffalo Sabres. Stanley Cup Contender?
00:00-20:00: Buffalo Sabres. Stanley Cup contender? Thanks to Batavia Downs Gaming and Marz Motors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike Lindsley Guest Spot on WOFX Fox Sports 95.9/980.
00:00-20:00: Mike Lindsley guest spot on WOFX Fox Sports 95.9/980. ML recently joined Tom "Goz" Goslowski. The two discuss Gerry McNamara hired as the new head basketball coach at Syracuse, 2026 Yankees news and notes and more. Presented by CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Max Fried. Ace of the Yankees.
00:00-15:00: Max Fried. Ace of the Yankees. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Camillus Golf Club's Jivi Govender/Ian Fisher.
00:00-15:00: Camillus Golf Club's Jivi Govender/Ian Fisher chat about the season starting, why the golf and life experience is so good at Camillus, favorite holes, taking pride in a clean operation, new Callaway Golf gear in the Pro Shop, Jivi's Masters prediction and more. Sponsored by Camillus Golf Club. For more visit https://www.camillusgolfclub.com/. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gerry McNamara Crushed the Event/Press Conference. What's Next?
00:00-15:00: Gerry McNamara. SU's beloved son. Checks all the boxes, crushed the event and press conference. Now, time to get the Orange back to a national power. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Men's Final Four Preview.
00:00-20:00: Men's Final Four preview. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and CH Insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Unhittable Author Rob Friedman.
00:00-15:00: Unhittable author Rob Friedman chats about technology mavericks and innovators creating our new era of pitching dominance, what's next in the pitching world, good and bad analytics where pitching is concerned, where the Pitching Ninja came from and more. Plus, old school pitching grit and throwback guys still exist. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Venezuela Wins World Baseball Classic. A Look Back.
00:00-15:00: ML recaps Venezuela's amazing World Baseball Classic title run. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stanley Cup Pressure on Connor McDavid.
00:00-20:00: Stanley Cup pressure on Connor McDavid. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and Batavia Downs Gaming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2026 NY Yankees Season Preview.
00:00-20:00: 2026 NY Yankees season preview. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner author Mike Vaccaro.
00:00-40:00: The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner author Mike Vaccaro chats about George and Hal similarities and differences, just how different and pioneering The Boss was as an owner, a crazy interaction with Geroge to start the book, business and baseball looping together, what the future holds for Hal, how Joe Torre was able to handle George all those years, George's amazing purchase of the Yankees and turning it into what now is an $8 billion operation, why George will live forever in the hearts of Yanks fans, for good and...
Project Tiger: The Birth of Genius and the Price of Greatness Author Gavin Newsham.
00:00-20:00: Project Tiger: The Birth of Genius and the Price of Greatness author Gavin Newsham. He chats early Tiger, crazy amateur dominance, when it could have all fallen apart for Woods, if Tiger is more GOAT or if he should have done more, early crazy stories about TW on and off the course, why Gavin wrote the book and more. Thanks to Arc of Onondaga and Chick-fil-A Cicero. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Awakening Angler Matthew Gutchess.
00:00-20:00: The Awakening Angler Matthew Gutchess gives us an early preview of 2026 Walleyefest, chats West Coast trip, the future of SU men's hoops and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Michigan Men's Hoops Eyes First Title Since 1989.
00:00-20:00: ML breaks down Michigan as a title contender in men's hoops. The madness is here. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ML Archive: Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun.
00:00-10:00: Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun joins the show to chat about how he prepared for March basketball on and off the floor and with teams expected to win it all, just how top heavy the teams this year are again, what he looked forward to and dreaded when playing Syracuse in those classic Big East days. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and CH Insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Notre Dame Senior Athletic Trainer Mike Bean.
00:00-20:00: Notre Dame Senior Athletic Trainer Mike Bean chats about the TayCo Brace, how innovative it has been, how it extends beyond sports, how it came to be, what makes ankles tricky and different than other body parts when injured and healing and more. Plus, Mike's career at Notre Dame and remembering Lou Holtz. Presented by Stanley Law Offices and Batavia Downs Gaming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
MLB.com National Insider Anthony Castrovince.
00:00-20:00: Anthony Castrovince previews the 2026 MLB season, chats all Dodgers all the time, what a current Dodgers vs. 1996-2003 Yankee dynasty series would look like, Ohtani at the global level, sneaky teams in MLB this season, what covering a World Baseball Classic is like and more. Thanks to Batavia Downs Gaming and Marz Motors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dog Advocate/Rescuer Suzanne Nugent.
00:00-15:00: Dog advocate/rescuer Suzanne Nugent joins the show to chat about some awful situations in Rochester, overall leadership just not doing enough, the groups she is involved in, how to help and donate, what's next this month, how she got started in this industry, a special connection to 2025 Blue Jays and postseason hero Ernie Clement and more. Sponsored by Barks & Rec Doggy Day Care and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Siena Assistant Basketball Coach Ryan Blackwell.
00:00-10:00: Siena assistant basketball coach Ryan Blackwell chats about the great run winning the MAAC Tournament and going to the Big Dance, the buy-in from the whole team from the start, why they started with defensive teamwork, Gavin Doty's clutch play and relentless attitude and more. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and CH Insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Heartland (Larry Bird/Indiana State) Author Keith O'Brien.
00:00-20:00: Keith O'Brien joins the show to chat about his new book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. Bird's tough upbringing, what would have happened if he never attended Indiana State, why Keith wanted to write this book, when Bird arrived before Magic and the Lakers and Celtics and the 1979 NCAA title game and more. Plus, how much Bird benefited from not playing during the social/digital media age and sports TV bonanza. Sponsored by Arc of Onondaga and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...
Syracuse Basketball Great Etan Thomas.
00:00-20:00: Etan Thomas chats about how he would fix Syracuse basketball, what it was like to prepare for March as a player, Gerry McNamara and Ryan Blackwell trying to take Siena to the Big Dance and more. Sponsored by CH Insurance and Arc of Onondaga. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Moses and the Doctor Author Luke Epplin.
00:00-20:00: Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball author Luke Epplin chats about why Dr. J and Moses Malone were eventually the perfect pair apart and together, the ABA and NBA clash, how Moses was perfect for Philadelphia, the mystique of Dr. J before he actually arrived, how important the 76ers' title was to the city of Philadelphia at that time, why both players deserve way more credit as pioneers and more. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun.
00:00-10:00: Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun joins the show to chat about how he prepared for March basketball on and off the floor and with teams expected to win it all, just how top heavy the teams this year are again, what he looked forward to and dreaded when playing Syracuse in those classic Big East days. Presented by Byrne Dairy and CH Insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Batavia Downs Gaming's Ryan Hasenauer.
00:00-15:00: Ryan is back to chat about being at the Sabres' big win over the Golden Knights, what this Buffalo run has been like for him, the 3-point shot game and upcoming Summer Concert Series at the Downs and more. Plus, some great things ahead this horse racing season with Western OTB in NYS. Sponsored by Batavia Downs Gaming and Western OTB. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
U.S. Women's Hockey Wins Gold. A Look Back.
00:00-15:00: U.S. Women's Hockey wins Gold. A look back. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Syracuse Women's Basketball. Great Regular Season. Now the Madness.
00:00-15:00: Syracuse women's basketball. Great regular season, now the madness. How far can they go? Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Team USA Men's Hockey Wins Gold. A Look Back.
00:00-20:00: Team USA men's hockey wins gold. ML looks back on an amazing run. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and CH Insurance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio's Damon Amendolara.
00:00-15:00: SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio's Damon Amendolara previews the Mets/Yanks in 2026, chats state of Orange men's hoops, breaks down the Bills' offseason and the one thing he would change in sports. Thanks to CH Insurance and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Remembering Sonny Jurgensen.
00:00-15:00: Remembering Sonny Jurgensen. Thanks to Batavia Downs Gaming and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ML Archive: MSG Network Buffalo Sabres Analyst Martin Biron.
00:00-15:00: MSG Network Buffalo Sabres analyst Martin Biron chats about what he did as a player during Olympic breaks, Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin's superstar power, how the team will face the pressure of breaking the playoff drought after the break, the loaded East and more. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and Batavia Downs Gaming and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Appreciating Rasmus Dahlin.
00:00-20:00: Appreciating Rasmus Dahlin. Thanks to Byrne Dairy and Batavia Downs Gaming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.