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Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata

After more than a decade on national and local radio with Tiki Barber, Brandon Tierney is turning it up a notch, partnering with Sal Licata for a dynamic duo of NYC natives!

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All Episodes

173:53

Full Show: Mets' Offseason: Stop the 'Penny Stock'...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal demand aggression from David Stearns, urging the Mets to stop playing a waiting game and "call the bluff" with a massive offer to lock up Pete Alonso. They debate if Stearns' "prudent" style fits the Cohen-era pressure.The guys explode over the rumor that Pirates ace Paul Skenes wants to be a Yankee, arguing New York must give up Clarke Schlittler and "whatever it takes" to acquire the generational arm. On the gridiron, they dissect the Giants' coaching chaos under Mike Kafka and slam

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40:59

Hour 1: Stearns' Tightrope: Can Mets Fans Trust His...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal dive deep into the Mets' offseason strategy, debating whether GM David Stearns can balance his restrained management style with Steve Cohen's massive checkbook. Sal insists the Mets need at least two top-tier starting pitchers and a major offensive change, while Tierney questions Stearns' hesitation on re-signing Pete Alonso, urging an aggressive, take-it-or-leave-it offer. The guys clash with callers over Alonso's value and debate potential free-agent fits like Bregman, Bichette, and

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43:19

Hour 2: Pete's Payday Panic: Mets MUST Lock Up Alonso...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal go off on the Mets' offseason strategy, arguing that the front office is playing a waiting game with Pete Alonso and should "call his bluff" with a massive, immediate offer to lock him up. They dissect David Stearns' "prudent" approach, questioning his ability to build a winner with the immense pressure and payroll of the Cohen era, especially concerning Edwin Diaz's contract demands. The focus shifts to the Giants' coaching chaos: they debate if the mid-season shake-up, placing Mike Kafka

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50:33

Hour 3: Aaron Glenn's Petty War: Jet Coach Plays the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal dive into the high-stakes GM meetings, demanding the Mets' front office stop their "penny stock" ways and "Go BIG" to close the gap with the Dodgers. They debate an all-star offseason wishlist—Bellinger, Bregman, Alonso—and whether the Yankees should trade Cam Schlittler for Paul Skenes now. The temperature spikes as they slam Jets coach Aaron Glenn for his petty and unnecessary feud with the media, calling out his "prick" behavior for deflecting injury questions and questioning his

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39:01

Hour 4: Jay Leno Unfiltered: Monologues, Meatball...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal get fired up after their interview with UFC star Bo Nickal, taking his advice to "hammer the bet" on his upcoming fight. Hof then hilariously attempts to prove he could last ten seconds in the octagon against the wrestling phenomenon. Next, legendary comedian Jay Leno joins the show to provide unfiltered takes on the current state of late-night, the drama with Conan O'Brien, and his classic prank war with David Letterman (involving a meatball sandwich!). Leno also shares his secret to

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19:33

"What's Above Number One?": Jay Leno Rips the Idiocy...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

Legendary comedian Jay Leno joins BT & Sal for a fiery, in-depth conversation on his career and the changing landscape of late-night television. Leno critiques the current state of late night—too many commercials, too much political fighting—and reveals the never-before-heard truth about the Conan O'Brien/NBC debacle, stating the network's incompetence and infighting drove the wedge. Leno shares priceless stories from his career, including his years-long prank war with David Letterman involving a

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20:30

Bo Nickal's Garden War: From Wrestling Champ to UFC...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal step into the studio with UFC Middleweight star Bo Nickal ahead of his main prelim event at UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden. Nickal, an elite wrestling champion, talks about navigating the nerve-wracking emotions of fight night and how he's using his first-ever career loss as "massive motivation" for his upcoming bout. The conversation ignites when they discuss the low-key feeling of being a fighter who could "disable" anyone on the street, the debate over UFC vs. Boxing (Bo calls MMA a

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12:32

Sauce Gardner Drops Down the Menu: Who's the GOAT of...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal kick off their "Three Random Questions" with a hilarious debate on odd emotional connections after Sal admits to feeling bad about trashing a plant and has a soft spot for stuffed animals, while Tierney is fiercely protective of his towering arborvitae. Next, the guys jump into a fiery Soup Segment, where Tierney's beloved pea soup is declared "gross" by Sal, who champions Italian Wedding soup and bans French Onion from the menu. Finally, they tackle the absurd question: "Where would you

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12:33

Kafka's Audition, Schoen's Judgment: Seven Games to...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate over the future of Giants GM Joe Schoen, whose job is reportedly on the line over the final seven games. They call the evaluation process "ass backwards," arguing that the team fired the coach (Brian Daboll) who had the players ready to play, while the GM who built the underperforming defense remains. Sal fears a few meaningless late-season wins against bad teams will create a "false representation" and save Schoen's job, despite a weak overall resume. Later, the

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18:13

Alonso's Ultimatum: Aggression Now or Forever Hold...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal demand Steve Cohen and David Stearns adopt an aggressive, take-charge approach to securing Pete Alonso this offseason. Tierney argues the Mets must "call his bluff" and make him their best offer now (suggesting six years, $200 million) to test how much he truly wants to be a Met, rather than letting Scott Boras drag the process into next year. Sal emphasizes that despite the homegrown narrative, Alonso deserves and will demand fair market value after his bounce-back season. The conversation

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10:52

Skenes or Bust! Why Schlittler Isn't Untouchable in a...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal are in complete agreement on one fiery topic: The Yankees (and Mets) must be all-in to acquire Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who is under team control through the 2029 season. Sal argues that Pittsburgh must trade him within the next few years to maximize value, likely with three seasons left. The hosts clash with caller "Frankie from Bay Ridge," who insists that Yankees prospect Cam Schlittler is "more proven" and shouldn't be included in any deal for Skenes. The hosts vehemently disagree,

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10:35

SKENES TO THE BRONX? Ace Reportedly DEMANDS Pirates...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate over a major rumor: Pirates ace Paul Skenes reportedly has "no confidence" in Pittsburgh's ability to win and is "hoping for a trade," with multiple teammates claiming he "wants to play for the Yankees." The hosts argue this stunning development "emboldens" the Yankees to give up whatever it takes to acquire the young, controlled superstar, comparing the potential move to the Soto trade's high-risk nature but with better long-term potential.The conversation pivots to

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19:30

Stearns' Smoke & Mirrors: Are the Mets Going BIG or...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/12

BT & Sal dissect David Stearns' recent comments on the Mets' offseason, debating whether the GM has the appetite—or the checkbook—to execute the massive overhaul the team needs. Sal outlines a fiery, aggressive ultimatum for Pete Alonso's agent, Scott Boras, proposing a "$180 million, take-it-or-leave-it" deal to prevent the slugger from holding up the entire offseason. The hosts agree that simply bringing back Alonso and Diaz and adding a single pitcher is "not enough," arguing that the team's

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169:38

Full Show: Schoen Survives, Giants Sink: The Cycle of...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/11

BT & Sal are furious at the Giants' "idiotic decision" to fire Head Coach Brian Daboll while retaining GM Joe Schoen to lead the next coaching search. They slam Schoen's track record—including his draft misses and the handling of the roster—arguing he hasn't "earned the right" to hire another coach, which they say proves the franchise is "lost" and "accepting losing." NFL Insider Brian Baldinger joins the fire to dissect Daboll's risky play-calling and its impact on QB Jaxson Dart.The discussion

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40:39

Hour 1: GIANTS CLUSTER! Schoen Stays, Trust Is GONE!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/11

BT & Sal are furious at the Giants' "idiotic decision" to fire head coach Brian Daboll but retain General Manager Joe Schoen to lead the next coaching search. They slam the move as the "worst thing they could do," arguing Schoen's track record—including an inept roster and highly questionable draft picks (Evan Neal, Deonte Banks)—has earned him no right to hire another coach. The hosts question how ownership can possibly trust Schoen, labeling the franchise "pathetic" and "lost" for repeating the

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41:33

Hour 2: Rangers Score! But Sal and Hof Got Screwed...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/11

BT & Sal launch into a fiery debate over the Giants' messy front office, fueled by Ian O'Connor's report suggesting Joe Schoen's return is not a "certainty" and that his retention for the coaching search may be due to the health of John Mara. The hosts are infuriated that Schoen was spared while Daboll was fired, pointing to the GM's 20-40-1 record over four years and the Giants' "lack of awareness." They discuss the need for a "truth teller" to break the team's cycle of mistakes and debate whether

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46:20

Hour 3: Daboll Dangers: Baldy Blasts Brian for Dart's...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/11

BT & Sal ignite the discussion on the Giants' coaching chaos, arguing that the team's rot goes beyond the firing of Brian Daboll and demanding to know the true fate of GM Joe Schoen. NFL Insider Brian Baldinger joins the fire, directly blaming Daboll's risky play-calling for the injuries to quarterback Jaxson Dart, specifically citing a dangerous protection call and unnecessary running plays. The conversation shifts to the coaching search, with Sal arguing the Giants job is highly attractive due to

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41:03

Hour 4: NO DART, NO VIEW: The Giants' Must-Lose Season!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/11

BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate over the post-Daboll Giants, arguing that if star QB Jaxson Dart is out, the team has "no reason to watch" and should embrace tanking for a better draft pick to set up the next head coach. The hosts slam the Giants' hierarchy, highlighting the "Call of the Day" where a caller accuses the owners of compounding problems and "not being football guys." The discussion then pivots to the coaching search, where they intensely weigh the experience of Jon Gruden (Super Bowl

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6:30

The Dart Dilemma: Will Giants' Dysfunction Waste the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/11

BT & Sal dissect the Giants' colossal organizational blunder: keeping GM Joe Shoen to lead the head coach search after firing the previous coach. The hosts slam the ownership for "compounding the problem" and operating with "no awareness." They agree with the caller that this dysfunction could easily "ruin" the career of rookie QB Jaxson Dart by wasting the crucial, cap-friendly window of his four-year rookie contract. The segment also debates the attractiveness of the Giants' coaching vacancy,

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14:20

Frank From Rails Rages: Lobster Guy Fights Back on...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/11

BT & Sal's "Perfect Parlay Picks" segment hits a shocking low with only one out of eight picks hitting across the board. Sal, who is far behind in the point standings, declares he's abandoning two-teamers for "Hail Mary" three- and four-team parlays to "air it out." The segment takes a fiery turn when Frank from Rails calls in to defend himself after being accused of backing out of a promise to give the guys Rangers tickets. The conversation then pivots to the Giants' coaching search, where they

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