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Baseball, Beats, and Beyond: Conversations with Jay Hook, Craig Anderson,, Peter Asher and Phil Villapiano
Aug 25, 2026
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Mets Memories with Dave Magadan; Remembering Tommy John
Aug 18, 2026
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Trade Talks Heat Up: Yankees and Mets Face Crucial Decisions
Aug 3, 2026
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Guest Derrick Chievous; FIFA Cup and Mets/Yankees
Jul 22, 2026
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Lee Trevino, Al Downing, and the First All-Star Game
Jul 14, 2026
1h 54m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/25/26 | Baseball, Beats, and Beyond: Conversations with Jay Hook, Craig Anderson,, Peter Asher and Phil Villapiano | Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher Jay Hook, who recalls earning the first win in franchise history during the Mets’ inaugural 1962 season. Hook also discusses his academic background in thermodynamics and how manager Casey Stengel gave him the nickname “The Professor.”Next, former Mets pitcher Craig Anderson shares memories from the team’s challenging first season. Anderson looks back on his teammates and what it was like being part of the original 1962 Mets.In the second hour, Bill welcomes legendary musician and producer Peter Asher. Asher discusses his time with Peter & Gordon, his connection to The Beatles, and his successful career in the music industry.The show concludes with former NFL linebacker Phil Villapiano, who reflects on his years with the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills. Villapiano shares memorable stories from his playing career and discusses his new book.Show Highlights:Bill Donohue hosts an engaging show featuring a mix of sports and music guests, creating a unique blend of entertainment.Jay Hook shares riveting anecdotes from the 1962 Mets, including their historic first franchise victory.Peter Asher discusses his profound experiences with The Beatles and influential music collaborations spanning decades.Craig Anderson recounts memorable moments from his time with the 1962 Mets, including interactions with legendary players and coaches.Phil Villapiano offers insights into his career with the Oakland Raiders, emphasizing the team's strong culture and competitive spirit.The episode highlights the deep connections and stories shared by former athletes and musicians as they reflect on their impactful journeys. | — | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | Mets Memories with Dave Magadan; Remembering Tommy John | Hosted by Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo, the show first welcomed former New York Mets infielder and member of the 1986 World Series championship team Dave Magadan, who talked about his time with the Mets, the relationships he built with teammates, and memories from his career. Later, the show turned to remembering baseball great Tommy John, who recently passed away. John’s agent, Mike Maguire, joined Mike and Chris to share personal stories about John and discuss his character, determination, and lasting legacy. They also discussed the groundbreaking surgery that bears John’s name and how it has helped extend the careers of countless pitchers.Takeaways:Dave Magadan reminisced about his time with the 1986 Mets, highlighting the camaraderie and shared experiences that defined the team's spirit.The show explored Tommy John's legacy, emphasizing his impact not only as a player but also through the revolutionary surgery that bears his name.Mike McGuire shared heartfelt stories about Tommy John's final days, illustrating the deep bond and mutual respect they cultivated over the years.The discussion around the recent reunion of the 1986 Mets underscored the significance of nostalgia in sports, evoking emotions tied to both victory and community.Magadan shared his thoughts on the Mets' current state, reflecting on their recent performance while staying hopeful for future success.The episode concluded with a poignant reminder of Tommy John's philosophy on life and baseball: the importance of making someone smile every day. | — | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | Trade Talks Heat Up: Yankees and Mets Face Crucial Decisions | Hosted by Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo, this week's show covers the latest headlines in New York baseball with special guests including former co-host Mike Trezza, sportswriter Brian Heyman from Newsday, and longtime college basketball insider Dick Weiss.The conversation opens with a look at the Yankees as the trade deadline approaches, focusing on the team's need for offensive help while dealing with injuries to stars Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Trezza also breaks down the Yankees' acquisition of Luis Garcia from the Nationals and discusses what the move could mean for the club down the stretch.The attention then shifts to the Mets, where Heyman examines the team's recent struggles, possible trade deadline moves, and what they'll need to do to stay in the playoff race.The show wraps up with Weiss, who shares his perspective on the changing landscape of college basketball, including the growing influence of the transfer portal, recruiting challenges, and how programs are adapting to a rapidly evolving game.From baseball's biggest deadline decisions to the future of college hoops, the show delivers an informative and engaging discussion on the stories shaping the sports world.Takeaways:Mike and Chris discussed the looming trade deadline and its implications for both the Yankees and Mets, emphasizing the critical need for roster decisions.Former co-host Mike Trezza highlighted the Yankees' offensive struggles, particularly in light of key player injuries affecting their playoff aspirations.Brian Heyman provided insights on the Mets' potential trades, suggesting a shift towards rebuilding with a focus on acquiring promising prospects.Dick Weiss offered a historical perspective on college basketball, stressing the importance of roster continuity amidst the changing landscape of player transfers.The conversation touched on the evolving nature of college sports, with coaches adapting to new norms around NIL deals and transfer rules dominating recruitment strategies.Mike and Chris wrapped up the episode reflecting on the future of New York sports teams, particularly concerning how they navigate uncertainty in player availability and market dynamics. | — | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | Guest Derrick Chievous; FIFA Cup and Mets/Yankees | Host Chris Caputo welcomes former NBA player and New York City basketball legend Derrick Chievous, who reflects on his journey from Holy Cross High School to the University of Missouri, the NBA, and a successful international career. Chievous shares memorable stories about playing against legends like Larry Bird and Charles Barkley, discusses the importance of mentorship, coaching, and giving back through community service, and offers his perspective on how today's game has changed. In the second half, Mike Guidone joins Chris to discuss the FIFA World Cup, Seattle's sports scene, and the latest New York baseball news, including the Mets' trade deadline outlook and the Yankees' challenges following Aaron Judge's injury. Takeaways:Derrick Chievous shared his early basketball journey, emphasizing the significance of his high school coach Joe Bostic in shaping his career.Throughout the episode, Chievous reflected on his experiences at Missouri, particularly the camaraderie and lessons learned under Coach Norm Stewart.Chievous discussed his transition into the NBA, highlighting the stark contrast between college basketball and playing professionally, particularly the physicality of the game.The podcast touched on the impact of modern basketball culture, with Chievous expressing concern over how entertainment values have overshadowed the essence of the sport.Chievous emphasized the importance of mentorship in basketball, discussing how players like Mark Jackson influenced his development both on and off the court.The conversation also explored Chievous's post-basketball life, focusing on his commitment to community service and mentoring young athletes. | — | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | golfbaseball history+4 | Lee TrevinoAl Downing+2 | My Father, Dick Allen | America | Lee TrevinoAl Downing+5 | — | 1h 54m 55s | ||
| 6/26/26 | New York KnicksNBA Championship+4 | Harris Richard | Knickerbocker BannerSan Antonio Spurs | New YorkMadison Square Garden | KnicksNBA+8 | — | 57m 19s | ||
| 6/26/26 | Knicksbaseball+4 | Charlie WardKen Davidoff+1 | Florida A&M101 Lessons from the Dugout | New York | KnicksCharlie Ward+6 | — | 57m 55s | ||
| 6/15/26 | youth soccerparenting+3 | Karen Scholl | Surviving Soccer: The Chill Parent's Guide to Carpools, Calendars, Coaches, Clubs, and Corner Kicks | — | youth soccersoccer parenting+4 | — | 54m 41s | ||
| 6/13/26 | NBA playoffsNew York Knicks+4 | Robert Werdann | New York KnicksMets+1 | Madison Square GardenNew York+1 | KnicksNBA Finals+7 | — | 58m 38s | ||
| 6/5/26 | baseball careersMLB history+5 | Dennis MartinezStump Merrill | New York YankeesGeorge Steinbrenner+1 | Nicaragua | Dennis MartinezStump Merrill+7 | — | 57m 43s | ||
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| 5/28/26 | 1986 Metsbaseball history+4 | Ed Hearn | New York Mets | — | 1986 MetsEd Hearn+5 | — | 58m 01s | ||
| 5/20/26 | hockeyNFL+4 | Gerry CheeversJohn Schmitt | Boston BruinsNew York Jets | — | Gerry CheeversJohn Schmitt+6 | — | 56m 32s | ||
| 5/12/26 | college athleticsNCAA+5 | Dr. Robert DranoffAJ Rovner | NCAAKnicks | — | college athleticsNCAA+7 | — | 59m 00s | ||
| 5/4/26 | baseballNew York Mets+4 | Art HoweDave Magadan | New York Mets | — | Art HoweDave Magadan+5 | — | 54m 47s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Yankees legacyMets struggles+4 | Mike Vaccaro | New York YankeesNew York Mets+2 | — | YankeesMets+6 | — | 58m 37s | ||
| 4/9/26 | baseball historysports management+4 | Jack McKeonCraig Anderson | New York Mets | — | Jack McKeonCraig Anderson+5 | — | 57m 09s | ||
| 3/31/26 | college basketballMarch Madness+4 | Tony Bozzella | Seton Hall UniversityDuke+1 | — | March MadnessNCAA tournament+7 | — | 57m 55s | ||
| 3/23/26 | baseballsports broadcasting+4 | Tony KubekRoger McDowell+1 | Hot Foot | — | YankeesMets+4 | — | 1h 56m 32s | ||
| 3/19/26 | March MadnessNCAA Tournament+4 | Dave Sims | NCAAYankees+1 | — | March MadnessNCAA+5 | — | 1h 56m 27s | ||
| 3/12/26 | sportsfootball+4 | Steve LargentRobert Parish+1 | — | — | Steve LargentRobert Parish+3 | — | 1h 52m 54s | ||
| 3/2/26 | NCAA Whistles, Hockey Gold and Mets Camp Headlines | Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome longtime NCAA men’s basketball official Ted Valentine to reflect on his 40-year officiating career, including memorable moments with legendary coaches Bobby Knight and John Thompson. Later, the guys break down USA Hockey’s gold medal run and discuss the latest from Mets spring training. | — | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | Yankees Bench Coach Brad Ausmus with Author Ken Davidoff | Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus to the show to discuss his playing and coaching career, as well as his role managing Team Israel in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Later, longtime Newsday sportswriter and former New York Post columnist Ken Davidoff joins the program to talk with Mike and Chris about his new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Football, Coaching Legends, and Youth Sports | Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Giants tight end Derek Brown to the show, who discussed his career at Notre Dame and Coach Lou Holtz. Later, Cardozo basketball coach Ron Noclario gave his thoughts on becoming the winningest coach in New York State basketball history. Finally, former New York Mets 3B Zach Lutz joined the show and spoke to the guys about his Lutz Go kids' sports organization. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | Coaching Changes, NCAA Shifts and the Giants’ Next Move | Host Chris Caputo spoke with former St. Francis (PA) men's basketball coach, Rob Krimmel about retiring from coaching after the school decided to switch athletics from Division I to III one week after making the NCAA Tournament. Coach Krimmel discussed the difficulties of working at a small school without money for NIL and the consequences of a wide open transfer portal. Later, Chris welcomes AJ Rovner to discuss the Giants decision to hire John Harbaugh and what they should do moving forward. Finally, Mount St. Mary's basketball coach Donny Lind joined the show to talk about coaching at a small Division I school and the role of the head coach with some new rules' changes in the NCAA and how "The Mount" overcomes these challenges. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Jim Herzog, Henry Paul | Host Bill Donohue welcomes Jim Herzog, son of legendary St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog. Later in the show, Bill is joined by the great Henry Paul, an original member of the band The Outlaws. | — | ||||||
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