WGBB Sports Talk New York
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Broadcasting LIVE Sunday nights at 8:00PM on Long Island's WGBB Radio 95.5FM | 1240AM. We're talking NEW YORK SPORTS! The Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils and the New York metro-area college scene are all up for discussion. Listen for our interviews with past and present professional New York athletes- as well as local sports writers, authors, broadcasters and others with something new, interesting and different to say about New York sports. Join our hosts live on the air by calling in on the WGBB studio hotline at (516) 623-1240. The podcast includes a WGBB SPORTS TALK FLASHBACK bonus episode each week! Available ONLY to podcast subscribers, bonus episodes will consist of old sports talk shows and interviews with former pro New York athletes, all originally aired on WGBB. Don't miss out- Subscribe Today! WGBB Sports Talk New York replaced the long running SPORTSTALK1240 on WGBB (2007-2020) in January 2021. UPCOMING SHOWS April 21st... Hosted by Bill Donohue, followed by Andy Suekoff at 9:00pm. April 28th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 5th... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 12th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 19th... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 26th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
Location:
Merrick, NY
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Broadcasting LIVE Sunday nights at 8:00PM on Long Island's WGBB Radio 95.5FM | 1240AM. We're talking NEW YORK SPORTS! The Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils and the New York metro-area college scene are all up for discussion. Listen for our interviews with past and present professional New York athletes- as well as local sports writers, authors, broadcasters and others with something new, interesting and different to say about New York sports. Join our hosts live on the air by calling in on the WGBB studio hotline at (516) 623-1240. The podcast includes a WGBB SPORTS TALK FLASHBACK bonus episode each week! Available ONLY to podcast subscribers, bonus episodes will consist of old sports talk shows and interviews with former pro New York athletes, all originally aired on WGBB. Don't miss out- Subscribe Today! WGBB Sports Talk New York replaced the long running SPORTSTALK1240 on WGBB (2007-2020) in January 2021. UPCOMING SHOWS April 21st... Hosted by Bill Donohue, followed by Andy Suekoff at 9:00pm. April 28th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 5th... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 12th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 19th... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. May 26th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
Twitter:
@WGBBsportstalk
Language:
English
Contact:
(516) 623-1240
Website:
http://wgbbsportstalk.com/
Episodes
Ann Liguori discuss The Masters, Mets/Yankees Talk
4/16/2024
Host Chris Caputo talks with golf journalist Ann Liguori about the Masters and her new book Life on the Green. Later, Yankees reporter Bryan Palermo breaks down the Yankees hot start and Mets reporter John Hanson discusses the first few weeks for the Amazin' Mets.
Duration:00:58:31
Bill Bradley, Tom Hallion
4/14/2024
Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Knicks forward and two-time World Champion Senator Bill Bradley to the program. In the second half, Bill talks with Tom Hallion, a retired Major League Baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1985 to 1999 and in both major leagues from 2005 until 2022.
Duration:00:51:39
Dwight Gooden, Passing of Jerry Grote
4/9/2024
Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden, and later talks about the passing of longtime Mets catcher Jerry Grote.
Duration:00:51:55
Mets/Yankees Open the Season, Knicks Talk
4/1/2024
Host Hector Moquette began the show by recapping the opening weekend in baseball, focusing first on the New York Mets uninspired three games to begin the season. Then Hector touched on the New York Yankees and how they were doing after sweeping the Astros in Houston. Hector then took some listener calls and wrapped the first half talking a little New York Knicks basketball. The second half of the show started with the Knicks and later took more calls as the conversation reverted back to the Mets and Yankees.
Duration:00:58:15
Terry Collins, Calvin Schiraldi
3/25/2024
Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets skipper Terry Collins and former Mets and Boston Red Sox pitcher Calvin Schiraldi.
Duration:00:56:03
Steve Cohen, Knicks, Yankees
3/19/2024
Hosts Hector "from Washington Heights" Moquette and Eric "from Ronkonkoma" kicked off the show reacting to the recent comments by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. Later, the guys talked about the New York Knicks recent run and whether they will be able to get completely healthy. Also discussed were the New York Yankees and the Gerrit Cole injury, as well as Marcus Stroman declining the opening-day start.
Duration:00:58:27
March Madness
3/18/2024
It was all about March Madness as hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcomed two coaches with Long Island roots to discuss the “Big Dance.”
Former University of Albany Head Coach Will Brown and current Yale University coach James Jones joined the program to give their insights. Coach Jones discussed his upcoming first-round game against Auburn coming up this Friday and Coach Brown gave his insights on planning and preparation during his five NCAA tournament appearances.
Duration:00:57:18
Mets/Yankees, Knicks, Rangers/Isles, Giants
3/12/2024
Hosts Rob Fried and Hector Moquette open the show with an upbeat assessment of the New York Mets spring training progress, highlighting their potential to contend for a wildcard spot in the competitive National League. Switching gears, they turn their attention to the New York Yankees, recognizing the team's strong roster and even daring to predict a thrilling World Series showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The conversation then turns to basketball, with the hosts scrutinizing the New York Knicks reliance on Julius Randle and the crucial need for the team to stay healthy to avoid an early playoff exit. On the ice, both the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders are deemed ready for postseason success, with promising prospects of deep playoff runs for both teams.
However, frustration bubbles up when discussing the New York Giants offseason moves. The hosts express disappointment over the team's failure to secure key players like Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney, emphasizing the urgent need for the Giants to address their quarterback situation, perhaps by considering draft prospects like Michigan's J.J. McCarthy.
Duration:00:57:11
St. John's Matt Brust; Isles and Yankees Talk
3/11/2024
Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former St. John’s University standout basketball player Matt Brust to discuss his career with the Johnnies and the prospects for the team reaching the NCAA tournament. Later, John Santamaria called in to talk about all things Islanders, and Bryan Palermo chatted with the guys about the Yankees spring training.
Duration:00:57:58
Knicks, Mets/Yankees
3/5/2024
Host Hector Moquette kicked off the show with a deep dive into the latest Knicks updates, expressing concern over recent injuries, particularly Brunson's recent setback. The discussion extended to trade implications and playoff prospects, holding the audience's attention for the initial thirty minutes. Throughout the segment, Moquette fielded calls from listeners, further enriching the dialogue.
Transitioning to the Mets, the show delved into off-season developments, exploring fan sentiments and setting expectations for the upcoming season. Brief mentions of the Giants and Jets ensued following listener inquiries, alongside a nod to the Yankees and their acquisition of Juan Soto, a player Moquette had hoped would join the Mets roster.
Duration:00:55:55
Omar Vizquel; Jerry Kramer and Bob Fox
3/4/2024
Host Bill Donohue talks with 11-time Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel, followed by the always entertaining team of Green Bay Packers, Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Jerry Kramer and Bob Fox, Jerry's co-author of the new book Run to Win: My Packers Life from Lombardi to Canton.
Duration:00:57:42
Sports Talk Callers Round Table
2/26/2024
Host Rob Fried leads another round table discussion of sports talk callers. The program opened up discussing the New York Ranger's loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and later talked about the New York Knicks injuries, and what needs to be done to keep them in the top 4 spots until everyone gets healthy.
Rob finished off the show discussing the New York Mets and the Pete Alonzo issue; should the Mets sign him ASAP? Also, there is some discussion on David Stearns and why the Mets are not making any moves with a couple of free-agent pitchers still available. Also, are the Yankees a real World Series contender now with the addition of Juan Soto?
Duration:00:56:33
Special Guest Bernie WIlliams
2/26/2024
Host Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams to the program.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Bernie discussed his stellar career in both baseball and music and dove into his charity, Tune In To Lung Health, a program inspired by his father’s struggle with a rare lung disease, that explores how music and breathing can help people cope with the physical and emotional disease burden, and provide resources and comfort to both patients and caregivers.
Duration:00:58:09
Rangers/Isles at MetLife, Spring Training, MMA
2/19/2024
Host Andy Suekoff returns to the WGBB airwaves for the first time in a while and fills the Super Bowl to March Madness void with a recap of the thrilling New York Rangers victory at MetLife Stadium over the New York Islanders. Later, he discusses the joys of spring training and sprinkles some MMA future excitement.
Duration:00:56:48
Prominent Local Sports Talk Show Callers
2/5/2024
Host Rob Fried welcomes some prominent local sports talk show callers, welcoming Eric, "the Unfortunate Sports Fan" from Ronkonkoma, Hector from Washington Heights, and Ray V, "the sports historian," to the WGBB studio. The discussion covered various topics such as the Knicks, Mets, Yankees, Giants, Jets, Super Bowl, and Bill Belichick.
Duration:00:58:42
Larry Csonka, Trent Tucker
2/5/2024
Host Bill Donohue welcomes former Miami Dolphins fullback and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Larry Csonka, followed by former New York Knicks guard and 3-point specialist Trent Tucker.
Duration:00:48:52
Tom Huerter, Isles Talk
1/30/2024
Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcomed Tom Huerter, father of NBA player Kevin Huerter, to discuss life as a parent of a professional athlete and 3 other Division One athletes. The guys then welcomed Islanders beat reporter John Santamaria to dive into the team’s recent coaching change and prospects for the second half of the season.
Duration:00:57:42
Ernie DiGregorio, Rich Lisk
1/22/2024
Host Bill Donohue welcomes Ernie DiGregorio, widely known as "Ernie D.", Ernie's NBA career spanned from 1973 to 1978, playing for the Buffalo Braves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics. Honored as NBA Rookie of the Year in 1973–74, he holds the rookie record for assists in a single game with 25. Despite a career-limiting knee injury, DiGregorio's impact extends to college basketball, where he and Marvin Barnes led Providence to the 1973 NCAA Final Four. Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019, he also played a key role in a U.S. victory over a Soviet team, contributing to international basketball acclaim. Elected to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1999, Ernie DiGregorio's legacy is characterized by resilience and significant contributions to the history of the sport.
In the show's second half, Bill talks lacrosse with Rich Lisk, EVP of the New York Riptide, Long Island's professional lacrosse team.
Duration:00:50:59
Seton Hall Women's Basketball HC Tony Bozzella, Mets Off-Season Moves
1/15/2024
Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcomed Seton Hall Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tony Bozzella for an in-depth discussion of the state of college athletics and an inside look into one of the tri-state area's top basketball programs. Later, John Hanson called in to discuss the New York Mets moves as spring training approaches.
Duration:00:58:11
Jim Gentile, John Gibbons
1/8/2024
Host Bill Donohue welcomes former Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman Jim Gentile, followed by the New York Met's new bench coach, John Gibbons.
Duration:00:55:44