Boomer & Gio
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.
Full Show - NFL Worst To First, Boomer Radio HoF News, WNBA Drama Continues
We kick off with NFL talk on Geno Smith, Jaxson Dart, and Saints worst-to-first predictions, followed by JJ’s awkward golf swing, and winning Mets news. Next, Boomer reveals his surprising Radio Hall of Fame inductor, Brett Baty hits a grand slam, classic Mike & The Mad Dog audio resurfaces, and Gio admits his fear of raw oysters. We then tackle WNBA drama, preview the Knicks' opener, celebrate Francisco Lindor’s homer and Jose Iglesias heading to Broadway, and revisit the post-pandemic boat party. Finally, we cover low interest in Yankees Old Timers’ Day, Buffalo stadium seating, Craig Carton’s prison memories, Dan Le Batard’s Wilfork blunder, and Phil Simms signing autographs left-handed.
Aug 11
2 hr 37 min
Hour 1 - Jets & Giants QB Look Ahead, C-Lo With Another Mets Win
We open with Geno Smith’s bounce-back potential under Frank Reich with the Jets. Boomer details why the Giants could make a playoff run if Jaxson Dart steps up, followed by his pick for the NFL team going worst to first—the Saints. C-Lo steps in for Jerry's first update, starting with JJ’s awkward golf swing. Next, we cover the Mets' latest, including Kodai Senga's first career save, Carson Benge tossing a ball into the stands, and singles dating night. Finally, Gio explains why country artists and writers are upset over how Stella Lefty became popular.
Aug 11
43 min
Hour 2 - Boomer's Radio HoF Inductor, Ron Darling Baty Pick Works Out
Boomer reveals his surprising choice for who will induct him into the Radio Hall of Fame. C-Lo’s update features Brett Baty delivering a grand slam right after Ron Darling named him his "pick to click." Technical glitches trigger a look back at a classic Mike & The Mad Dog fight with a remote engineer. Finally, Gio breaks down his wife's irrational fear of sharks and his own new fear of raw oysters.
Aug 11
36 min
Hour 3 - WNBA Controversy, Knicks Open Season With Sixers
We open with the WNBA and "white privilege" surrounding a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, as Gio questions why stars like her and Caitlin Clark are targeted when they bring eyes to the league, comparing the daily drama to women’s pro wrestling. C-Lo’s update highlights the Knicks hosting the Sixers on NBA opening day, Francisco Lindor’s massive home run in a Mets victory, Keith Hernandez disliking his old football coach's practices, and Adam Vinatieri’s Hall of Fame speech joke. Finally, former Met Jose Iglesias heads to Broadway in The Buena Vista Social Club, followed by a look back at the post-pandemic Boomer & Gio boat party.
Aug 11
37 min
Hour 4 - Old Timer's Day Boredom, Bills Stadium Issues, C-Lo With Lots Of Audio
We open with Michael Kay questioning the lack of interest in Yankees Old Timers’ Day, which Gio attributes to non-stop social media access, followed by the Buffalo Bills addressing obstructed view seats in their new stadium. C-Lo’s final update revisits Craig Carton recalling hearing Boomer & Gio on a transistor radio while in prison, Shaun Morash wishing a franchise QB would report to camp with a "dog looking" girlfriend, and classic audio of Dan Le Batard awkwardly learning Vince Wilfork has a new wife. The Moment of the Day brings Boomer’s reveal of who will induct him into the Radio Hall of Fame. Finally, Boomer notes Phil Simms signs autographs left-handed, leaving Gio to wonder which hand he "snaps off" with.
Aug 11
39 min
Carton Confession, Morash Girlfriend Take, & A Compliment That Didn't Work Out
C-Lo has some clips for us and starts with Craig Carton from yesterday talking about one of the lowest moments of his life was hearing Boomer & Gio on a transistor radio while he was in prison. Shaun Morash would love to see a franchise QB show up to camp with a ‘dog looking’ girlfriend. We also replayed the audio of the time Dan Le Batard told Vince Wilfork he’s impressed with the love he shows his wife and it went sideways.
Aug 11
9 min
Yanks Old Timer's Day Not As Interesting Anymore
Michael Kay wondered and Gio said we can check in on these guys at all times thanks to social media and all the media we consume from the present and the past. We also talked the about the seating issues with the new Bills stadium and took a call.
Aug 11
8 min
Knicks/Sixers Open NBA Season, Lindor Homers Big In Mets Win
C-Lo's back with news that the Knicks host the Sixers on the first day of the NBA season. We heard the sounds of Francisco Lindor’s massive HR in Atlanta as the Mets won. Keith Hernandez talked about his old football coach and didn’t like the way he ran practice. Adam Vinatieri made a joke about his balls during his Hall of Fame speech.
Aug 11
8 min
The WNBA Is Turning Into Pro Wrestling
We started with the WNBA and ‘white privilege’ in regards to the hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.
Aug 11
8 min
Darling Picks Baty Then Boom!
C-Lo starts with Ron Darling saying that Brett Baty was his ‘pick to click’ for the game and then he hits a grand slam. We heard Gary, Keith & Ron having some technical issues and then played a classic Mike & The Mad Dog which had Mike fighting with the engineer on remote.
Aug 11
9 min
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