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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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39:00

Hour 2: Nimmo Out! Mets Brutally Trade Sentiment for...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal launch into a passionate defense of the Mets' bold decision to trade Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien. They argue that despite Nimmo's high character, the move was a necessary, "emotionless decision" to break up a non-winning core, upgrade the defense with the Gold Glove Semien at second base, and free up a position to acquire a better offensive outfielder (like Bellinger or Tucker). Sal argues the trade makes a Pete Alonso extension a necessity, as the Mets cannot afford to

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38:38

Hour 3: No More Nostalgia: Stearns Dares to Trade...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal dissect Mets President David Stearns' decisive, high-stakes trade of fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo for veteran infielder Marcus Semien, praising Stearns for making a "necessary, difficult" move to fundamentally change the clubhouse and improve the team's defensive core. Stearns confirms the trade was driven by the realization that "running back the exact same group wasn't the right thing to do" and to create space for "very young outfielders" (like Jett Williams and Carson Benge) to play. The

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41:24

Hour 4: "It's a Weak Correlation!" Hal Deflects on...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal dissect Hal Steinbrenner's year-end press conference, focusing on his comments regarding the Yankees' massive payroll and his reluctance to promise another $300M+ spending spree to keep pace with the Dodgers. The hosts vent their frustration over Hal's lack of "irrational behavior" and his deflections on the team's failures, including blaming players for the summer swoons and playoffs. The discussion centers on Hal's claim that it's "not fair to assume" the Yankees make a profit, which the

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10:02

Hal's Homerun Hang-Up: Same Old Story, No Radical...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal tear into Hal Steinbrenner's latest comments, arguing his stance suggests "much is going to change" with the Yankees' failed formula. Sal is fed up with Steinbrenner's talk of potentially lowering payroll and his belief that rivals like the Blue Jays simply got "lucky." The hosts demand a "radical" move, specifically the trading of Giancarlo Stanton, arguing it would be "addition by subtraction" to free up the roster and payroll for needed changes, comparing it to the Mets' surprising Nimmo

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12:35

Hal's "Crapshoot" Defense: Owner Dodges Blame for...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal dissect an interview with Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, whose comments on competitive balance and finances ignite a fiery debate. Hal suggests he would consider a salary cap only if accompanied by a floor to improve balance, a concept the hosts scrutinize. The biggest eruption, however, comes when Hal pushes back on the assumption that the Yankees are profitable, citing a $100 million annual expense to New York City and high spending on development—a statement the hosts call a "lie" or a

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18:45

No Edge, No Urgency: Steinbrenner's Sound-Byte Shuffle!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT and Sal tear into Hal Steinbrenner's year-end media session, criticizing his lack of "edge" and "irrational behavior" needed to fix the Yankees' championship drought. Hal defends the $319 million payroll while complaining about financial constraints, prompting the hosts to demand a "whatever it takes" spending commitment like the Mets' Steve Cohen or the Dodgers. The discussion explodes when Hal describes the Yankees' infield as "pretty good," which Sal quickly dismantles by comparing the

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21:19

Stearns' Outfield Gamble: Are Benge & Williams Ready...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT and Sal discuss Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns' recent press conference, where he acknowledged the team "can't run it back" and was transparent about the Brandon Nimmo trade. While both hosts appreciate Stearns' conviction, the conversation turns fiery over Stearns' statement about using young internal options like Carson Benge and Jett Williams, along with Jeff McNeil, to fill the vacated outfield spots. Sal argues that given the Mets are trying to win now, they "can't take

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15:02

Bye-Bye, Brandon! Mets Ditch Emotion for Defensive...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal are fired up by Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns' press conference after trading fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien. Sal hails the move as "perfect," arguing that Stearns correctly shed emotion to make a "tough decision" that separates "the men from the boys." The hosts discuss the four-fold flexibility this trade provides, especially clearing the outfield for young prospects and securing an elite defensive infielder who

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7:33

A-Rod: Baseball's Tragic Flaw - The Good Guy Who...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT and Sal dive deep into the new "Alex vs. A-Rod" documentary, reaching a consensus that Alex Rodriguez is fundamentally "a good guy" who was his own worst enemy—he just "couldn't figure it out" and "got in his own way." Tierney admits he's "always had a soft spot" for Alex and is bothered by how the star complicated his own world. They discuss the concept of an athlete having a good personal core, yet repeatedly making self-sabotaging choices that damage their career and public image. The

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13:20

Thanksgiving Showdown: Chiefs vs. Cowboys is a...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal kick off Thanksgiving Week by breaking down the highly anticipated holiday NFL slate. Sal drops the news that he is heading to Dallas to see the Chiefs vs. Cowboys game live, which has become a massive, high-stakes matchup with both teams coming off thrilling, season-saving comebacks. The guys also discuss the classic Thanksgiving aesthetics, arguing over which uniforms are the best (shout-out to the Eagles' Kelly Green!) and why the tradition of Honolulu Blue needs to be respected. The

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18:06

Stearns' First Strike: Nimmo OUT, Semien IN! Core...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal dissect the shocking, confirmed trade of Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien. Sal hails the trade as an "awesome move," proving the Mets are finally ready to build the right way and focus on run prevention, given Nimmo's declining defense, poor arm, and lower-extremity injuries. BT argues that the move was necessary to upgrade the defense and frees up the DH spot, making it mandatory for the Mets to now re-sign Pete Alonso to replace the lost offensive power. They debate

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14:16

"Results Just Weren't There": Kafka Fires Bowen—What...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT & Sal dissect Giants Head Coach Mike Kafka's decision to fire Defensive Coordinator Shane Bowen, with Kafka citing a lack of "results" after a few weeks of evaluation. Sal respects the move as "coaching one on one" and a step toward "self-preservation" for Kafka, but BT questions why it took so long. The conversation spirals into a fiery debate over the Giants' future, where one caller's "horrible ideas"—to hire Mike McCarthy, keep Kafka as OC, and bring back Wink Martindale—are shredded by BT

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10:26

Kafka's Ballsy Gamble: Go For the Jugular, Not the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT and Sal dive into the white-hot controversy surrounding Giants interim coach Mike Kafka's decision to go for a touchdown on 4th-and-goal late in the 4th quarter against the Lions, instead of kicking a field goal to go up by six. Sal emphatically defends the move, arguing that against a high-scoring team, a touchdown to go up by ten was the only way to "pierce the heart" and truly secure the victory, calling a six-point lead an "eternity" in the NFL. Tierney agrees with the aggressive mindset,

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20:32

Giants DC Axed: Kafka's First Strike! (But Does It...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/24

BT and Sal dive into the firing of Giants Defensive Coordinator Shane Bowen, with Tierney arguing the move was "long overdue" and just "throwing a bone to the fans." Sal agrees Bowen "needed to be fired" but questions why it took so long, calling his tenure an "awful chapter" defined by the "inability to hold leads." The hosts debate the impact, with Sal suggesting it's primarily a move to "placate distraught, miserable, angry fans," as Bowen was never coming back next year anyway. Tierney counters

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97:35

Best of the Giants on WFAN: Wrestling with Dysfunction

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/23

The recent actions from Cam Skattebo and Abdul Carter have Gio calling for the Giants to clean house across the coaching staff and front office. Plus, Boomer lights into Carter and other NFL players for lacking a sense of responsibility; BT & Sal have strong feelings on the Skattebo WWE appearance; Phil Simms joins BT & Sal to talk all things Giants; Evan & Tiki dive deeper into Skattebo's online streaming presence and analyze Jay Glazer's top coaching candidates for Big Blue.

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61:22

Best of the Jets on WFAN: Tyrod Time

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/22

The Jets officially make the switch from Justin Fields to Tyrod Taylor and Boomer & Gio give their take. Plus, BT & Sal listen and react to Aaron Glenn on switching to Taylor; Evan & Tiki find amusement in Glenn’s press conferences; C-Mac reacts to the QB change, and Keith McPherson says we don’t deserve the “same old Jets.”

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77:09

Best of the Mets on WFAN: Blueprint to best offseason

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/22

This week's Mets highlights dive into some blockbuster hypothetical trades, including one that would send Francisco Lindor to the Yankees and another that brings Tarik Skubal to Queens. Plus, Sal Licata has heard a Pete Alonso return is unlikely, while Evan Roberts says Alonso HAS to be re-signed.

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69:08

Best of the Yankees on WFAN: Did Trent Grisham ruin...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/22

This week's Yankee highlights include all of the reaction to Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer to return to the Bronx. Boomer doesn't see the big deal, and Sal says it shouldn't impact the team's spending this winter. But BT believes this could be the start of an awful Yankees offseason, and C-Mac says the heat is now on Hal Steinbrenner to spend.

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18:17

The Ultimate Yankees Offseason | 'WFAN Daily With...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/21

From 'WFAN Daily' (subscribe here): Rumors are swirling of Corey Seager being put on the trade market. Can the Yankees swoop in to get one of the bets hitting shortstops in the league? If so, they will put themselves back into the "Evil Empire" tier!Follow @HoffWFAN 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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157:24

Full Show: Giants Future on Hold: Dart's Injury Ruins...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/21

BT & Sal ignite an explosive discussion starting with former Mets reliever Adam Ottavino's shocking podcast remarks, where he accused manager Carlos Mendoza of "pathetic" bullpen usage leading to a surgery crisis and called Brandon Nimmo "sensitive." The focus then shifts to the Giants, as Jaxson Dart is officially ruled out this weekend, forcing a debate on protecting the young QB from "idiotic" play-calling and whether interim coach Mike Kafka is a viable long-term option. On the baseball hot

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