Best Nerd Up Or Shut Up Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show: UNACCEPTABLE! Giants' 2-7 Start Proves a Total Organizational FLUSH is Needed! 2:42:51

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BT & Sal unleash a week of fiery takes on the spiraling New York Giants organization. They declare the regime "finished" after a miserable three consecutive 2-7 starts, demanding John Mara fire both Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen to initiate a complete culture reset. The hosts blast any suggestion of splitting the ticket as an "epic disaster."The deba…

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Hour 1: Two and Seven, Three Years Straight: The Giants' Regime is Finished! 43:22

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BT & Sal erupt over the report suggesting the Giants might split the ticket, keeping GM Joe Schoen while firing coach Brian Daboll. They argue this would be an "epic disaster", as both men deserve to go after three consecutive two-and-seven starts. Sal gives Daboll slight credit for developing Jaxson Dart, but ultimately insists the only acceptable…

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Hour 2: GIANTS MUST BEG BELICHICK: Ditch the Daboll-Shane Disaster NOW! 36:27

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BT & Sal dive into the Giants' coaching crisis, arguing that keeping the Joe Shane-Brian Daboll tandem is an "abject failure" and the worst move they could make. The fiery debate shifts to why the Giants need to "do whatever they can to go get Belichick," despite the risks, and why his resume makes him a better gamble than anyone else.The conversat…

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Hour 3: Daboll & Schoen’s Doom: Giants Must Cut Both to Kill the Chaos 44:18

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BT & Sal erupt over the New York Giants' spiraling dysfunction, demanding John Mara fire both Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen, arguing that keeping one or neither would be a "worst-case" scenario given the team's miserable three-year record. They weigh veteran coaching options like Mike McCarthy and Bill Belichick against the risk of a "hot coordinator…

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Hour 4: Jets Torch the Rulebook: Moogy's Massive Two-First Trade Stuns NFL! 38:42

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BT & Sal are fired up over the New York Jets' shocking trade of cornerback Sauce Gardner for two first-round picks and WR A.D. Mitchell from the Colts. They declare the move a "home run," arguing that GM Moogy has shown the guts to make the difficult decisions necessary to clean house and accelerate the Jets' rebuild. The hosts debate whether this …

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Sauce is Gone, Long Live the Picks! The Jets Become NFL Power Brokers! 12:31

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BT & Sal erupt with excitement over the Jets' blockbuster trade, sending star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks and a wide receiver. They call it a "total rebuild" and a move that gives the new regime, Moogy and Glenn, "power broker" status, allowing them to accelerate the process and target a franchise quarterback. Th…

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Jets' GM Masterclass: Sauce for Two First-Round Picks? ABSOLUTELY! 14:48

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BT & Sal are stunned and invigorated by the Jets' shocking and "massive" trade of Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round draft picks and wide receiver A.D. Mitchell! They praise the "bold move" as a necessary step to break the franchise's chain of futility, arguing that GM "Muji" (Joe Douglas) is showing a "next-level thinker" mentality by …

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SAUCE: CANCELED! Jets Trade Gardner for Two First-Round Picks! 12:43

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BT & Sal are stunned as breaking news hits the air: The New York Jets have traded star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for a massive haul, including two first-round draft picks! The hosts are immediately joined by NFL Insider Brian Baldinger to break down the blockbuster deal. BT views it as a "bold" and needed move that shows th…

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Mike Brown's Mess: Why the 4-3 Knicks Are Still in 'Evaluation Mode'! 10:29

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BT & Sal go off on the New York Knicks' uninspired 4-3 start under new coach Mike Brown. While Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 33 points in a win over the Wizards, the hosts dismiss the performance, arguing that beating "doormats" like Washington does nothing to change their big-picture concerns about KAT's recklessness and the team's ability to "button…

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Boone vs. The Bench: Who Has the SAFEST Seat in NYC Sports?! 9:32

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BT & Sal invite Hoff into the ring for another explosive round of Bald-Faced Lie, Bald-Faced Truth! The trio clashes over the trade deadline as they put three fiery statements to the test. They debate whether the Jets should trade Breece Hall for massive draft capital and if the Giants' "worthless" assets will see them stand pat. Then, the focus sh…

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The New England Curse: Can Belichick Win Without Full Control in NY? 16:25

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BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate over whether the New York Giants should pursue legendary coach Bill Belichick for a potential regime change, arguing that keeping the current tandem of Joe Shane and Brian Daboll is an "abject failure." Sal asserts that Belichick's profound love for the Giants franchise makes a return logical, and for a team in the "a…

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No More Excuses: Fans Only Want WINS, Not 'Franchise Everywhere' Lies! 14:21

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BT and Sal unleash a fiery rant on the state of the New York Giants, arguing that fans only care about winning—and with three straight years of a 2-7 record through nine weeks, the entire regime must go. The hosts tear into GM Joe Shane, questioning his "franchise everywhere" picks (like Evan Neal and Deonte Banks) and his ability to build a winnin…

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Daboll vs. Schoen: Split Ticket is an EPIC Disaster! 19:08

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BT and Sal unleash a fiery critique of the Giants' leadership, reacting to reports that ownership might split the ticket and keep either Brian Daboll or Joe Schoen. The hosts vehemently argue that both have failed and deserve to be fired, calling a split decision an "epic disaster." Sal makes the case that if he had to keep one, it would be Daboll …

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Best of the Giants on WFAN: Reaction to Loss vs. 49ers 1:02:43

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In this Monday reaction edition of the best of the Giants on WFAN, Boomer & Gio, Tierney & Licata and Evan & Tiki talk about the job security for Joe Schoen & Brian Daboll following the 34-24 loss to the 49ers

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Full Show: BT & Sal's Final Verdict: Schoen & Daboll Are ABSOLUTELY DONE! 2:34:37

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BT and Sal unleash a fiery, no-holds-barred assault on the New York Giants, definitively declaring the tenures of GM Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll "absolutely over" following a dreadful 3-8 record in their last 21 games. The hosts slam the team for being "weak, disengaged, and poorly built," demanding an immediate organizational "clean hou…

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Hour 1: Daboll & Schoen: The Clock Strikes Midnight on the Giants' Train Wreck! 38:30

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BT and Sal unleash a fiery barrage on the Giants' front office and coaching staff, definitively declaring the tenures of GM Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll "absolutely over." The hosts argue that the team's abysmal performance—including a third straight 2-7 start, horrific play-calling, and a total lack of effort on defense—is indefensible, …

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Hour 2: Dart’s Silver Lining: The Only Reason the Giants Job Is Appealing! 38:20

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BT and Sal unleash a fiery assessment of the New York Giants following their latest crushing loss, tearing into GM Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll over a dreadful three-and-eighteen record in their last 21 games. They argue that four years is long enough, and even the "silver lining" of Jaxson Dart's potential can't save the regime, especial…

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Hour 3: The Case for Mattingly's Immortality: Will the Vets Finally Get Their Due? 36:35

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BT & Sal ignite the mic, dissecting the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame Ballot, making their fiery picks and discussing the fate of controversial legends like Bonds and Clemens, alongside fan favorites Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, and Jeff Kent. The debate shifts to the Giants' season of total doom, with the hosts declaring it's "over" for Br…

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Hour 4: Giants' Cycle of Suck: Subpar Coaching, Bad Players, Same Damn Record! 39:37

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BT and Sal tear into the emotional fallout of the World Series, debating if the Toronto Blue Jays' agonizing loss in Game 7, after having a late lead, was worse than not making the postseason at all. Sal insists he'd rather not experience the crushing pain, likening it to the Falcons' Super Bowl collapse. The discussion shifts to the Giants' coachi…

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Fire Bowen! Giants' Defense is a 'Joke' and Daboll Won't Make the Obvious Change! 10:16

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BT & Sal tear into the state of the New York Giants following their latest loss, focusing on the team's ongoing spiral to a 2-7 record for the third straight year. The Call of the Day slams Defensive Coordinator Shane Bowen's "absolute joke" of a scheme, pointing to All-Pros like Christian McCaffrey running "untouched" for touchdowns and players li…

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World Series Pain: Is It Better to Never Get There?! 20:28

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BT & Sal dissect the emotional fallout of the World Series, focusing intensely on the Toronto Blue Jays' devastating loss after getting so close. BT emphatically states he'd "rather not even get there" than suffer a crushing defeat—like the one the Blue Jays did, or the infamous Falcons Super Bowl collapse—arguing that reaching the precipice only t…

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No Comment! Aaron Glenn Shuts Down the Hype and Haters 19:43

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BT and Sal dive into the latest comments from coach Aaron Glenn, praising his consistent defiance of the media's constant questioning about the Jets' starting quarterback. While Sal initially disagreed, he now sees Glenn's stance as a deliberate move to foster a "bunker mentality" and establish organizational authority that will benefit the team lo…

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Schoen's Stumbles: Terrible Drafts, Missing Kickers—GM Must Go! 7:18

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BT & Sal have reached their breaking point with the Giants, demanding a complete overhaul of the front office and coaching staff. Following another embarrassing loss that saw them regress to 2-7, the hosts declare "It's enough!" and say there's nothing left to see from Joe Schoen or Brian Daboll. Sal is tired of beating the "dead horse" of bad loss…

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Bonds, Clemens, and the Mattingly Debate: Steroids vs. Scandal vs. Stats! 19:43

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BT & Sal dive into the highly anticipated Contemporary Baseball Era Player Ballot for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, dropping fiery first-instinct votes on names like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield, and Dale Murphy. The central focus is on Don Mattingly, as the hosts debate whether his brilliant-but-brief peak, including an MVP and a n…

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Mara's Mistake: Why Daboll and Schoen Have Gotten Too Long a Rope! 19:53

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BT & Sal aggressively argue that Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen have been given far too much time, citing the Giants' abysmal 2-7 record and their atrocious 5-21 mark in their last 26 games. The hosts question ownership's "patience," arguing the early success was a misleading fluke. The focus shifts to Joe Schoen, whose roster construction is indicted…

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Mara's Monumental Mistake: Daboll & Schoen's Dead Men Walking Tour! 13:16

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BT & Sal unleash a torrent of criticism after the Giants' brutal 2-7 start, declaring that John Mara's patience is now a clear mistake. The hosts argue that after four years, the results are an "absolute failure," making the firing of both GM Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll justifiable and necessary. They savage the team's "lack of want" and…

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TAPS PLAYING: The Schoen & Daboll Era is Officially DEAD! 19:29

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BT & Sal declare the Schoen and Daboll era is unequivocally over after the Giants' latest pathetic loss at home to the depleted 49ers. Despite Jaxson Dart's strong performance, the team is now 2-7 for the third straight year, proving the regime's failure goes far beyond the quarterback position. The hosts blast the horrific play calling, abysmal de…

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Best of WFAN Interviews Oct 27-31: Sydney Sweeney, Joe Benigno, and More! 1:01:34

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Hear the best interviews from the week on WFAN, including Sydney Sweeney with BT & Sal, Joe Benigno on the Jets, Brian Baldinger on the Giants, and WFAN legend John Minko joins Boomer & Gio.

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Best of the Giants on WFAN: Dexter Lawrence vs. Carl Banks 1:25:04

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Boomer & Gio, BT & Sal, and Evan & Tiki all react to the strong words Dexter Lawrence and Giants legend Carl Banks had for one another. Plus, Brian Baldinger breaks down Lawrence’s play; BT & Sal on how the Giants defense needs to start stepping up; Boomer & Gio on if the Giants would move on from Brian Daboll despite Jaxson Dart’s success.…

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Best of the Yankees on WFAN: Be more like the Blue Jays? 1:26:22

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This week's Yankees highlights include a station-wide debate over whether the Yankees need to be more like the Blue Jays in their roster construction and hitting approach. Is more contact and less power the answer? Evan and C-Mac debunk that theory, while Evan and Tiki debate if Shohei Ohtani has dethroned Aaron Judge as the best player in baseball…

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Best of the Knicks on WFAN: The KAT enigma 1:16:55

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This week's Knicks highlights include Boomer and Gio sounding the alarm on Karl-Anthony Towns, as they have concerns about him being in proper shape to run in Mike Brown's offense. Plus, Sal Licata goes off on the head coach, calling him "Mike Clown," while Evan Roberts makes the case to at least be open to a Jalen Brunson for Giannis Antetokounmpo…

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The State Of The Jets & Remembering Nick Mangold | 'Unkillable' 43:06

4d ago43:06

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From ‘Unkillable’ (Subscribe Here): BT remembers Nick Mangold, and speaks on the outlook for the rest of The Jets season following a win against The Bengals.

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Full Show: Football Picks, Brian Daboll's Job Security, Sal's Costume and more! 2:47:29

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Hour 1: The Giants playoff hopes may be dead, but need to win games so we know if Brian Daboll is the right head coach. Jaxson Dart appears to be a franchise QB, but the coaching staff still has more to prove on defense and in the win column. Hour 2: Could We See Shohei Ohtani Pitch and Play the Outfield Tonight? Should Giants Fans Want Daboll to S…

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Hour 2: World Series Game Six, Daboll Could Save his Job, Is that a Good Thing? and Sal's Halloween Costume 39:25

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Hour 2: Could We See Shohei Ohtani Pitch and Play the Outfield Tonight? Should Giants Fans Want Daboll to Save his Job? Sal is dressed as the Yankees "Department of Nerds" for Halloween.

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Hour 3: Sal Almighty, and Nick Kostos 48:38

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Hour 3: Should the Giants Keep Brian Daboll for Continuity Alone? Sal is being followed around by wild animals (like Evan Almighty). Later, Sal gets distracted by some pictures of Sydney Sweeney. And Nick Kostos joins the show.

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Hour 4: Lazy FAN Employees, Perfect Parlay and Call of the Day 35:54

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Hour 4: Sal calls out his WFAN co-workers work ethic. Cat Calls, a caller puts Sal to sleep, Perfect Parlay Picks, and Call of the Day.

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Perfect Parlay Picks 7:21

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With no one else here, Sal shares his perfect picks.

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Nick Kostos Joins the Show 16:59

4d ago16:59

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Nick Kostos shares his Gambling Preview for NFL Week 9

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Sal Almighty 11:05

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Sal is being followed around by wild animals (like Evan Almighty). Later, Sal gets distracted by some pictures of Sydney Sweeney.

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Sal is dressed as the Yankees "Department of Nerds" for Halloween 10:42

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Sal is dressed as the Yankees "Department of Nerds" for Halloween

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Could We See Shohei Ohtani Pitch and Play the Outfield Tonight? 17:20

4d ago17:20

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If the Dodgers need Shohei to pitch tonight, he'd need to play the outfield too!

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The Giants have the QB, now the Defense MUST Step Up 21:09

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The Giants have proven they have the QB, now it's on Daboll to prove that he should keep his job, Sal says that starts with defense and closing games.

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Hour 1: Brian Daboll Needs to Win Games or Be Gone 42:53

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Hour 1: The Giants playoff hopes may be dead, but need to win games so we know if Brian Daboll is the right head coach. Jaxson Dart appears to be a franchise QB, but the coaching staff still has more to prove on defense and in the win column.

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Full Show: The Toronto Blueprint? Power Up, Top Trending, and Banks vs. Dex 2:42:15

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Hour 1: Did the Yankees lose to the best team in baseball? Is Yankee Management Looking at Toronto as a Blueprint? Ohtani took another 0 for last night. Plus, Mike Brown is already showing signs he is not the guy?Hour 2: Carl Banks took aim at Dexter Lawrence, could the Yankees and Mets make a trade? Sal is afraid of deer. Sal questioned Rami's mus…

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Hour 1: The Toronto Blueprint? 37:41

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Hour 1: Did the Yankees lose to the best team in baseball? Is Yankee Management Looking at Toronto as a Blueprint? Ohtani took another 0 for last night. Plus, Mike Brown already showing signs he is not the guy?

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Hour 2: Lindor to the Yankees? Banks vs. Dex, and Trending number 1 41:58

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Hour 2: Carl Banks took aim at Dexter Lawrence, could the Yankees and Mets make a trade? Sal is afraid of deer. Sal questioned Rami's music rejoins, and the guys are trending online.

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Hour 3: NFL Power Rankings and Blue Jays Changing Baseball? 40:14

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Hour 3: Does the Blue Jays run make you feel the Yankees are closer than we thought? Does baseball need to update their hitting philosophy? And, the Power Up NFL Week 9 Power Rankings.

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Hour 4: Debating what defines an athlete gets HEATED!! 41:43

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Hour 4: Will Steve Cohen come back with a vengeance? Duce McBride appears to bet set to make a return for the Knicks. What is the definition of an athlete? And, Call of the Day.

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Week 9 NFL Power Up 11:46

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Power Up NFL Week 9 Power Rankings