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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

159:54

Full Show: DH or Divorce: The Pete Alonso Ultimatum...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal unleash a torrent of hot takes on the Mets' offseason, issuing a DH-or-Divorce ultimatum for Pete Alonso and arguing that his contract impasse cannot hold up a necessary defensive overhaul. They discuss a potential $150M offer contingent on Pete's transition to a primary DH role.The debate transitions to a poignant interview with Henrik Lundqvist, who shares the emotional "turn-around" that led to his retirement after a battle with recurrent pericarditis. The show hits a fiery peak when

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42:56

Hour 1: Pete's Last Dance: DH or Divorce for the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT and Sal unleash a fiery debate over the future of Pete Alonso, arguing the Mets CANNOT let his contract situation "drag out" and "hold up" the offseason like last year. Sal insists the Mets must take a hard line: offer Alonso a deal (maybe 5 years, $150M) but on the condition he becomes a primary DH to improve the team's abysmal defense. Tierney agrees the team needs an "overhaul of epic proportions" but believes Pete, valuing his first base role, will walk even for less money due to feeling

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36:07

Hour 2: King Henrik Uncut: The Heartbreak That Forced...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal dissect the growing Mets fan frustration with President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, as callers question his 'clipping coupons' strategy for pitching and whether he's the guy fans thought he was. They debate the fine line between rebuilding and recklessness, especially after missing out on top-tier free agents. The hosts then zero in on Pete Alonso and the argument for his return, with Sal tearing apart the "misleading" .993 fielding percentage and insisting that Pete must

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41:04

Hour 3: Mattingly's Ring Chase: Is Donnie Headed to...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal dive deep into the Mets' offseason, arguing that the team has to address core positional deficiencies—like forcing Pete Alonso to DH—before throwing money at starting pitching. Sal makes a radical case for trading Francisco Lindor before his contract turns into an albatross. The conversation takes a sharp turn into media drama as Sal learns BT dropped the ball on a personal invitation from A-Rod to his HBO documentary premiere, leading to a fiery confrontation. Finally, the duo delivers

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63:19

Best of the Jets on WFAN: Next moves for the franchise

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

In the wake of the Jets fire sale, Evan makes his case for why Gang Green can use their load of draft picks to make a splash for the next top quarterback that becomes available via trade, like Joe Burrow. Meanwhile, Morash makes the case that it's Jalen Hurts. Plus, BT and Sal love the messaging from Aaron Glenn after the team's big trades, and what is next for Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson?

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39:45

Hour 4: Gremlins 3 & A-Rod's Gift Gone Wrong: A...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT and Sal get heated over an early assessment of the New York Knicks, with BT regretting the Karl-Anthony Towns trade and arguing he'd rather have the Max Effort of the old core: Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Sal defends the Max Talent approach, though he agrees both Randle and Towns are too flawed to be a championship centerpiece. The conversation shifts to pop culture with the surprising news of Gremlins 3 coming out 35 years after the last sequel, prompting a nostalgic detour. Finally,

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9:21

A-Rod Invites His 'Buds,' BT Forgets His Co-Host!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

The "Call of the Day" uncovers a hilarious disaster: Both BT and Sal were invited by Alex Rodriguez to the star-studded HBO premiere of his new docuseries, Alex vs. A-Rod. However, host BT "dropped the ball" by failing to communicate the invitation to Sal! A-Rod's request to "invite you and Sal" was sitting in the co-host's texts, leading to an immediate, fiery exchange. Sal rails against the missed red carpet opportunity with his "pal A-Rod" and demands BT immediately make up for the blunder by

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13:26

Don't Get it Wet! The Gremlins Are Back, But Does...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal are divided over the surprise announcement of Gremlins 3, set for a 2027 release! BT dives deep into his 1984 nostalgia, but Sal questions the wisdom of reviving a franchise that hasn't released a film since 1990. They debate whether the new movie will be a continuation or a remake and if it can possibly capture the magic of the original, with BT noting that the presence of Phoebe Cates would get him "all in." The segment sparks a wider discussion on which forgotten 80s/90s film deserves a

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12:29

Lions Look Soft: Detroit Tumbles in the NFC's Power...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal dive into a heavily shifting NFL landscape for their Week 10 Power Rankings! After the Bills beat the Chiefs, Sal makes a drastic move, vaulting Buffalo from off his list all the way to number one, a choice Tierney questions as a "prisoner of the moment." Meanwhile, BT doubles down on his controversial Denver Broncos pick for his top spot, despite his own nervousness about their upcoming Thursday Night game.The NFC is a chaotic mess, leading Tierney to elevate the Rams to his number

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6:56

Red Carpet Betrayal: BT Snubs Sal on A-Rod Premiere...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

Sal starts with a bone to pick with A-Rod for not inviting him to the NYC premiere of his new HBO documentary, Alex vs. A-Rod. The conversation quickly turns into a fiery on-air confrontation when BT reveals that he did get the invite from A-Rod's nephew but "dropped the ball" by not passing it along to Sal because he was sick with a high fever. Sal, seeing a missed chance to walk the red carpet and connect with a star, now pivots, demanding BT "milk the teat" and use his direct A-Rod connection to

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13:43

Ringless Royalty: Lundqvist & Ewing—NYC GOATs Without...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate on the greatest New York athletes of all time, triggered by an interview with Henrik Lundqvist. The hosts declare both Lundqvist and Patrick Ewing as "New York Sports Royalty," despite neither having won a championship in the city. They argue that both athletes were "undeniably among the best" in their sport and were "victims of timing," carrying teams that arguably didn't deserve their deep playoff runs. The conversation also highlights the Rangers' incredible

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13:12

Lundqvist's Heartbreak: RP Forced Me Out of the NHL!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal are joined by former New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist and Dr. Jonathan Salik to raise urgent awareness about Recurrent Pericarditis (RP), a chronic and often misdiagnosed heart disease. Lundqvist details how RP forced his retirement following open-heart surgery, calling the condition a major "life disrupted." The King also weighs in on the current Rangers squad, addressing their embarrassing zero-goal start at home and reflecting on the frustration of his own career, where he often

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11:49

Hoff's Headache: Why Alonso's Opt-Out is the Ultimate...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal bring in Hoff to dissect the growing anxiety around Pete Alonso's contract situation, which they argue is becoming a massive distraction that "handcuffs" the Mets' entire offseason. The hosts rail against Scott Boras's perceived playbook, which they believe involves holding out Alonso to maintain leverage, even potentially blocking other Boras clients like Cody Bellinger from signing with the Mets. Sal pushes the Mets to "rewrite the rules" and set a hard deadline, demanding they either

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11:26

Braves Burn the Mets! Rival Steals Key Coaches in...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal are locked in a fiery debate after the Atlanta Braves swooped in to hire two key former Mets coaches: Antoan Richardson (First Base/Baserunning) and Jeremy Hefner (Pitching Coach). Sal argues that letting Richardson, whom he calls the "best first base coach in the game" and credits for the Mets' stolen base success, walk to a rival is an unacceptable blunder for a team owned by Steve Cohen. BT, however, dismisses the first base coach's impact as "irrelevant," suggesting the move was either

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19:40

Pete's Pride vs. Payroll: Mets' $150M DH or Bust!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/06

BT & Sal dive into the "DH or Done" dilemma surrounding Pete Alonso's free agency, arguing that the Mets cannot let the star first baseman hold their crucial offseason hostage. Sal insists the Mets must offer Alonso a "perfect" deal—a long-term contract (he suggests 5 years, $150M) only if he agrees to transition immediately to a Designated Hitter role to improve the team's defense. Tierney agrees he needs to be an affordable DH, but suspects Alonso's pride in playing first base will lead him to

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163:41

Full Show: Mougey's Masterclass or Fan Betrayal? Jets...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/05

BT & Sal go absolutely nuclear over the New York Jets' shocking trade deadline, dissecting the blockbusters that sent All-Pros Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams out of town. They debate if GM Mougey's move is a brilliant, asset-stockpiling "Masterclass" for a true rebuild or a total fan betrayal and a full-scale tank. The hosts torch the Giants' inaction, arguing their "D.O.A." regime is a clear sign that Joe Shane and Brian Daboll must go. The fiery discussion pivots to the Jets' next QB, with

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39:34

Hour 1: Jets' Betrayal! Q-Williams OUT, Sauce GONE:...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/05

BT & Sal go nuclear over the New York Jets' chaotic and shocking NFL Trade Deadline. They dissect the blockbuster deals that sent All-Pros Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams out of town, discussing the unprecedented nature of trading two defensive cornerstones in their prime. The hosts expose the turmoil behind the scenes, highlighting how Quinnen Williams' multi-year frustration and trade requests led to his departure, while Sauce Gardner's surprising trade for a massive haul stunned the league

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45:48

Hour 2: Mougey's Masterclass: Jets' Rebuild is Bold,...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/05

BT & Sal torch the Giants' inaction at the trade deadline, arguing that Joe Shane and Brian Daboll should both be fired, and that the failure to move players like Evan Neal and Jalen Hyatt is a sign of a failing regime. The hosts contrast this with the Jets' bold, clear direction under GM Muji, celebrating the assets gained and the mitigation of risk for their future quarterback. They spark a heated debate over whether a franchise QB (Jackson Dart) is more valuable than the right GM/Head Coach

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35:20

Hour 3: Dak for a Draft Haul: The Jets' Next QB...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/05

BT & Sal ignite the discussion on the Jets' aggressive trade deadline moves, praising GM Moogy for the "decisive move" to trade Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams to establish a true rebuild, giving them unparalleled draft capital for the "QB of tomorrow." Tierney and Sal debate if the Mets should follow the same "blow it up" philosophy. The conversation pivots to the Giants, analyzing why the successful drafting of Jaxson Dart doesn't save the current regime and whether the team should move on

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42:57

Hour 4: Glenn's Message to Fans: "Don't Let Go of the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/05

BT & Sal react to Aaron Glenn's fiery press conference post-trade deadline, praising his "unwavering conviction" and transparent messaging to a frustrated fan base. They dissect his stance on the Quinnen Williams/Sauce Gardner trade and his refusal to deal Breece Hall, analyzing whether the moves signify a genuine turnaround. Then, the hosts dive deep into Mets and Yankees free agency with real betting odds on stars like Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger, and Kyle Tucker. They debate the

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