And We're Off

Author Jon Pessah joined me to discuss the life and times of the one and only Yogi Berra. He recently wrote, Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask. Jon and I share a common bond with fathers who loved the game of baseball. His father's favorite player was Yogi Berra. It's a poignant homage not only to the late great catcher, but to his father as well. We had a great conversation that bounced all over the timeline of the Yankees great and we hope you enjoy it and we hope you enjoy the book.

One of my best friends from my hometown of South River, NJ Brian Sanborn jumps on to talk about his Bills finally being rid of Tom Brady. His movie comparison to him being out of the division is top notch. Also we reminisce about the 1996 Yankees and the 1994 Knicks. Enjoy and stay safe!

Frank Isola and I take time out from our self quarantining and try to add some levity and much needed sports talk in this world without sports we are living in right now. Frank and I talk about the coronavirus shutting down the sports world, working together on YES this season, the Nets, and he shares some old Knicks stories. He also shares his two cents on Tom Brady going to of all places Tampa Bay.

Jackie Powell of High Post Hoops joins me to discuss New York Liberty Free agency. Will Bria Hartley be back now that Layshia Clarendon is in the fold? Will Brittany Boyd be here when the season tips or will she be involved in a trade? Tina Charles is cored, but will she be moved? Jackie has thoughts on everything. Follow her on Twitter @ClassicJPow and follow @HighPostHoops as well.

Last week I did a tribute to my late father. Unfortunately, just a week later I am paying tribute to my 57 year old cousin who shared a love of the Yankees and Giants with me. He also coached me in basketball in high school. Bob wore many hats over the course of his life, and whatever hat he wore, he went above and beyond the call of duty. Most recently right before his passing, he was Director of Emergency Services for the town of Princeton, NJ. He also served as the Fire Marshall for Princeton University. My family has endured profound loss over the last ten months. My therapy is to be able to sit in front of my microphone and talk. I thank you in advance for listening and getting to know my cousin a bit. He was a great human being and he will be sorely missed.

My father passed away back in November. I haven't done my podcast a lot since his death. Today, I wanted to share my story with you. My father is where my competitive nature comes from and where my love of sports originated. He was also the 'corner man' of my career. There have been a lot of times he had to figuratively 'cut me' like Mick had to with Rocky. He always got me back up to my feet and sent me back in the game thinking better of myself. I miss him terribly and I wanted to give him this tribute.

The new head coach of the NY Liberty Walt Hopkins is diving head first into his new job and spent some time with me to talk about the future of the New York Liberty and what he has in store for the team and its fanbase.

The Yankees need four wins. So I have four questions for four time World Series Champion Jeff Nelson on the ALCS.

Flying solo and waxing poetic about a first round sweep and looking ahead to a potential meeting with the Astros.

Jeff Nelson joins me for his weekly Yankees spot as we continue to get closer to post season baseball. We discuss the potential upcoming series between the Yankees and Twins in the ALDS.

Jackie Powell of High Post Hoops joins me to talk about the 2019 New York Liberty season and looking forward to the future. The Libs have the number one overall pick in the 2020 draft. The new collective bargaining agreement should be ratified soon. Sabrina Ionescu could be in sea foam next year and Barclays Center COULD be the teams home. The future is looking bright for New York.

On the latest Nellie and Shearnie we discuss CC Sabathia's career and his eventual candidacy for the Hall of Fame. We also set up a lineup for the Yankees in the playoffs as well as discuss our thoughts on who should get the ball for Game one of the ALDS.

NY Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb enters his second year as the Liberty GM and he has the first ever top pick for the franchise in the draft. We talk about winning the lottery, Asia Durr recovering from successful hip surgery, and we look back at some stand out players from the 2019 season.

Jeff Nelson and I are back to discuss the Yankees as they steam toward the 2019 post season in position to avoid the Wild Card game for the first time since 2012. Nellie talks about his old Yankees teams and how they got themselves ready down the stretch as well as how much time he things Severino and Betances need to be effective in October. Plus the turnarounds of Paxton and Happ in the rotation.

4 time World Series Champion Jeff Nelson joins me once again and we talk about the Yankees lack of activity at the trade deadline. Jeff and I will get together every week throughout the rest of the season to discuss everything Yankees. Enjoy!