Boomer & Gio

From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 15 in the NFL. Bears look for real. What happened to Jalen Hurts? Bucscaneers are floundering. Can Boomer get a first down in today's NFL right now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Burrow's cryptic comments about not having fun ignite furious debate on a possible trade to the Jets—but the massive dead cap hit makes a move "no way." The Giants' coaching hunt gets serious with multiple AFC North coaches potentially available, while Boomer compares Jets QB prospect Fernando Mendoza to Trevor Lawrence and argues they must trade up to get him. Hear a furious rant from Todd Bowles who blamed his players for the Bucs' epic collapse, plus the legendary Steve Somers joins us in the studio for his new book, 'Me Here, You There,' and, of course, our NFL Week 15 picks!

Joe Burrow's stunning comments suggest he's ready to bolt the Bengals, but the massive dead cap hit makes a trade "no way". Plus, a furious Todd Bowles ripped his Bucs after a 14-point collapse, AFC North coaches might be available for the Giants, and a deep dive exposes Pete Alonso's surprisingly poor defensive metrics.

Boomer wants the Jets to trade up for a QB, comparing prospect Fernando Mendoza to Trevor Lawrence as the team debates winning-versus-losing for a better pick. The fallout from a controversial Falcons win features an angry Todd Bowles blaming his players, a sad Travis Kelce reflecting on a tough season, and Nick Sirianni firmly answers the idea of benching Jalen Hurts.

Holiday Party sightings bring out the pre-pandemic ghosts, but the biggest news is Bijan Robinson having to apologize for an offensive childhood game name on the postgame show. Following the Bucs' collapse, an enraged Todd Bowles put the blame squarely on his players, while Stephen A. Smith fumbled a key Pete Alonso stat. Finally, a look ahead to the playoffs with Boomer seeing a potential Super Bowl run for C.J. Stroud and the Texans.

Steve Somers joins us in the studio to talk about his new book which is all about his career. It’s called, ‘Me Here, You There’. In place of a full Jerry update, Sal Licata joins us in the studio as today is his last day at WFAN. In the final segment of the week, our NFL picks for week 15.

Here you go! Our NFL picks for Week 15 with a nice bow on top.

The Legend Steve Somers joins us in the studio to talk about his new book which is all about his career. It’s called, ‘Me Here, You There’. Available wherever you buy books.

Boomer said ‘95% of the blowups on the show involve Jerry’.

The office holiday party brought out pre-pandemic ghost workers, while Falcons star Bijan Robinson issued an apology after mistakenly referring to the childhood game "kill the guy with the ball" by an offensive name on the Amazon postgame show.

We heard the sounds of the Falcons beating the Bucs with a controversial fumble recovery. After the game Bowles seemed to put it all on his players lack of accountability. Nick Sirianni was asked if Jalen Hurts is his starter. Travis Kelce seemed sad talking about his tough season.

Is Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza the Trevor Lawrence-level franchise savior the Jets need? Boomer sees him on the level of Trevor Lawrence or Caleb Williams.

A fiery Todd Bowles after loss to Bucs, Joe Burrow's cryptic reflection on his future, and a concerning hospital trip for T.J. Watt. Plus, a hockey player name to love.

Joe Burrow hinted at either wanting to leave the Bengals or not play at all. Is that a sign he could end up with the Jets? We have our serious doubts.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Brandon Nimmo. Edwin Diaz. And now Pete Alonso. The players who were a big part of the Mets' foundation for so many years are now gone, leaving Mets fans in a quandary. Fortunately, we have Producer Evan to give us the what's what on the vibes of the New York team's fan base after the Winter Meetings, which saw Diaz go to the Dodgers and Alonso sign with Baltimore. It's a perfect opportunity for our guy to vent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Boomer declares "The Great Met Reset" after Pete Alonso's departure, but Gio defends Steve Cohen's World Series plan, arguing the moves set the stage for a big future signing like Skubal, and he's "had it with basic sports radio takes" on the situation. We'll hear raw fan emotion, plus why Ron Darling was 'flabbergasted,' and get Joe Benigno's furious reaction blaming Cohen for selling fans "a bill of goods." Jerry has updates on the shocking firing and arrest of Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore in a stunning fall from grace, the mysterious Philip Rivers comeback (is he playing this week, or what?), and the outrageous ESPN L.A. vs. Sal Licata Moment of the Day. Finally, we wrap up with Boomer's list of 'hapless' sports franchises and reaction to the new WFAN lineup.

The Mets offseason is in chaos after the Pete Alonso departure! Boomer is calling it "The Great Met Reset," but Gio is preaching patience, arguing Steve Cohen is tearing it down to build a World Series champion, potentially preparing for a run at Skubal next year! Plus, Jerry delivers his update with Ron Darling "flabbergasted." We'll also dive into the reaction from BT & Sal, hear from Philip Rivers on coming out of retirement, and the shocking Michigan scandal involving fired coach Sherrone Moore's inappropriate relationship and subsequent arrest. Finally, we open the phone lines to hear from Mets fans.

With Alonso gone, fans are venting, but Boomer and Gio are keeping the faith in Steve Cohen's championship blueprint. Gio says if you're surprised, you haven't been paying attention—David Stearns was setting this up all last year! Plus, Jerry's update features crazy ESPN LA clip featuring their reaction to Sal screaming about Edwin Diaz, plus another classic Frank The Tank Mets rant. We'll also hear from Philip Rivers on his return to the Colts, and in the final segment, we discuss what Juan Soto thinks about this massive Mets shakeup.

We break down the shocking, messy fall from grace of Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired for an inappropriate relationship and later arrested for assault, with Gio calling it one of the most stunning collapses in recent memory. Then, we check in on the Philip Rivers comeback after the Colts coach talked about his shape, discuss the Shedeur Sanders situation in Cleveland that Shannon Sharpe says is intentional sabotage, and wrap up the hour by reacting to the big news of WFAN's new lineup starting January 5th and the departure of BT & Sal.