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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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19:09

GIANTS' LAST STAND: Philly Showdown Decides Their...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/26

BT & Sal dive into the highly-charged Giants vs. Eagles Part Two, arguing over whether this crucial divisional showdown is the last chance for the Giants to have a "relevant" 2025 season. Sal believes a win sets the Giants on a realistic 9-win path, while BT focuses on the big-picture evaluation of Jaxson Dart and Brian Daboll. The hosts debate: Whether sweeping the Eagles is plausible given the Giants' decade-long losing streak in Philly. The impact of the brutal Broncos loss, and if the team

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79:30

Best of the Giants on WFAN: Week 8 in Philadelphia

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/26

Boomer and Gio preview this weekend’s game against the Eagles and its significance for Jaxson Dart. Plus, Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata discuss the positives the Giants can build on despite losing last week; Evan & Tiki on how we should be evaluating the 2025 Giants; Chris McMonigle on why Sunday at Philadlephia is a huge test for Dart; Keith McPherson gives his take on Brian Daboll’s future; C-Mac on whether or not Dart can be bigger than Aaron Judge.

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59:40

Best of the Jets on WFAN: Woody takes a shot at Fields

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/25

This week's Jets highlights include all the drama surrounding Woody Johnson and Justin Fields. BT and Sal went off on the owner's "tone deaf" comments, while Evan Roberts says Johnson clearly doesn't think very highly of Jets fans. Plus, Gio can't believe nobody within the organization warned Fields about Johnson's comments before the quarterback met the media.

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77:06

Best of the Knicks on WFAN: Is this the year?

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/25

The Knicks season is officially underway, with Boomer and Gio providing their first impressions after New York's win over the Cavaliers. Plus, BT and Sal debate if Mike Brown is the right head coach for this team, and if he can unlock more from Karl-Anthony Towns. Evan and Tiki debate the Knicks vs. Cavs in terms of their title hopes, and Gio says there are no excuses this year.

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49:35

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Packed show this week. Has Ben Johnson figured it out in Chicago? Trevor Lawrence is painful to watch. Shane Bowen and Brian Flores's defenses stink. Picks of the week and Scones has random questions for the boys without talking about the Jets.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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154:32

Full Show: ZERO TOLERANCE: Gambling's Final...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT & Sal go nuclear reacting live to the bombshell FBI announcement: a "sweeping criminal enterprise" involving NBA figures like coach Chauncey Billups and guard Terry Rozier, and members of New York's La Cosa Nostra crime families. The hosts slam the compromised integrity of the league, dissecting how prop bets, fake injuries, and rigged poker games were used to defraud millions. They demand "zero tolerance" from Commissioner Adam Silver, question the NCAA's new college betting rule, and ask the

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41:43

Hour 1: Mafia, Miseducation, and Millions: The NBA...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT & Sal react live to the explosive FBI announcement detailing a "sweeping criminal enterprise" that includes the arrests of NBA coach Chauncey Billups and guard Terry Rozier, along with members of the Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese crime families. The hosts slam the compromised integrity of sports, discussing how prop bets and high-tech rigged poker games were used to defraud millions. They call for "zero tolerance" from all leagues, comparing the scandal to the notorious Tim Donaghy

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41:51

Hour 2: Knicks Win, But Betting Scandal Haunts the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT & Sal go off on the NBA's escalating gambling scandal, tearing into the league's handling of the Terry Rozier case and demanding commissioner Adam Silver break his silence. They dissect the fundamental corruption of prop betting, arguing it's the easiest avenue for players to fix games and is a greater threat to integrity than steroids or the Astros' cheating. The hosts debate whether the FBI's timing was a politically motivated "photo op" and discuss what penalties—including voiding

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36:18

Hour 3: MAFIA BALL: NBA Gambling Scandal Erupts—The...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT and Sal unleash a fiery debate on the burgeoning NBA gambling scandal, with arrests of figures tied to Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups confirming fans' worst fears about compromised competition. They slam the growing detachment between fans and million-dollar players and question if sports can ever fully recover from repeated integrity breaches. The discussion shifts to the Knicks, where Sal critiques the overblown fan excitement ("Dudes and Dogs" hype) about the team's new, deeper bench

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34:38

Hour 4: Skattebo Mania! Cult Hero vs. The Judge: Who...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT & Sal kick off a high-octane discussion, celebrating the meteoric rise of Cam Skattebo as a New York cult hero after a big ovation at the Knicks game, comparing his buzz to that of the established Aaron Judge. The conversation quickly explodes into the breaking NBA gambling scandal, where the FBI announced multiple arrests of players and coaches, including Terry Rozier and former coach Chauncey Billups, and the most shocking detail: LeBron James' close pal and former Lakers coach, Damon Jones,

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8:51

"Toronto Rangers?!" U.S. Attorney's Corny Cliches and...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT and Sal break down the absurd moment from the NBA gambling press conference where the U.S. Attorney, in a tough-talking, cliché-ridden statement, mistakenly referenced the "Toronto Rangers" instead of the Toronto Raptors. The hosts blast the "corny ass cliches" and point out the irony of the Feds' pursuit of integrity being undermined by their own lack of accuracy. The segment segues into a serious discussion on the real threat of gambling: the integrity of the sport—not the gambling itself—and

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9:52

LeBron's Inner Circle EXPOSED: Injury Secrets Sold...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT and Sal explode over the bombshell news from the escalating NBA gambling scandal, where LeBron James' name is now directly involved. The indictment alleges that his close friend and former coach, Damon Jones, sold non-public details about LeBron's injury status to a massive prop betting ring before a Lakers game in 2023. The hosts react to the stunning arrests of Jones, Chauncey Billups, and Terry Rozier, debating the impact on the league's integrity and whether this is just the beginning of a

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11:09

NFL Power Rankings RAGE: Denver’s Defense vs....

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT and Sal dive into their fiery "Power Up" segment, giving their official Top 5 NFL Teams heading into Week 8! For the first time all year, they're mostly aligned—but with a few crucial, fiery differences. BT is OUT on the Eagles, putting the Denver Broncos at number three, while Sal stands by Philly at number four. They both laud the Rams for crashing the list at number five and debate the legitimacy of the 6-1 Colts' dominance. The discussion heats up as they solidify the Chiefs and Lions as the

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8:25

The Luege Curse: Muting the Hype is The Only Way to...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT & Sal go off on the Knicks' post-game hype, mocking the "Dudes, Doggs" fanfare and arguing that the excitement over Mike Brown's deep, 11-man rotation is completely "overblown." BT believes a tighter rotation of the best five players is better for the playoffs, questioning the benefit of "laying off the gas" in the regular season. Sal defends Brown's offensive-focused approach and a minutes philosophy that keeps stars like Brunson and Towns fresher, but they both acknowledge the new system hasn't

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13:18

Knicks Win, But Is Mike Brown's Offense Just Old Wine...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT & Sal dissect the Knicks' home opener win against the Cavaliers, applauding the new commitment to depth and more playmaking from Jalen Brunson off the ball, but asking tough questions about whether new coach Mike Brown's offense truly looks "different" from the past. The hosts are still skeptical of Karl-Anthony Towns' ability to lead a championship contender, prompting a heated debate over whether the Knicks should (and will) make a mid-season push for Giannis Antetokounmpo. They praise the

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18:18

FBI Raid on the NBA: The House of Cards is Collapsing!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT and Sal dive into the exploding NBA gambling scandal, with federal indictments ensnaring player Terry Rozier and others, asking if this is the final straw for the booming sports betting industry. They furiously debate the NBA's oversight, questioning if the leagues are capable of policing themselves, especially given past scandals like Tim Donaghy and the Black Sox. The hosts argue that rigging a game (point shaving/prop betting) is a far greater offense to the fan's trust than steroids, and

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10:13

Stop the Sickness: Is Zero Tolerance the Only Cure...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/24

BT & Sal go off on the growing sports gambling crisis, driven by major names like Calvin Ridley, Emmanuel Clase, Billups, and Rozier getting caught. They argue for a "zero tolerance" policy—a Pete Rose-style lifetime ban—regardless of the size of the bet, to protect the integrity of the game. The hosts analyze how the digital age and prop bets make fixing easy and scams easier to detect, even if it's not strictly "The Mob" reaching out. They also rip the NCAA for recently allowing college athletes

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31:30

NBA Rocked: Mafia, Coaches & Players Nabbed in...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/23

BT & Sal react live to the explosive breaking news: NBA figures Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups were arrested as part of a massive, multi-year FBI probe into illegal gambling and sports rigging involving La Cosa Nostra. The hosts slam the shocking details—tens of millions in fraud, prop bets fixed by faked injuries, and high-tech rigged poker games using X-ray tables and hidden cameras. They passionately argue that the scandal shatters the integrity of sports, proving that immense player

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156:55

Full Show: Knicks' Opening Night Hype Train Derails:...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/22

BT & Sal detonate over a chaotic opening week in New York sports! Hour 1 blasts the Knicks' lofty expectations, with Sal questioning if Mike Brown can lead them to the Finals and BT calling Karl-Anthony Towns' defensive "deficiencies a massive problem." They analyze the "one-thing-great, one-thing-awful" roster and size up the Eastern Conference threats. Hour 2 goes nuclear on Jets owner Woody Johnson, labeling him a "clueless idiot" for publicly torching his quarterback and embarrassing the

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39:53

Hour 1: Knicks' Opening Night Chaos: Injuries,...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/22

BT & Sal dive into the highly anticipated Knicks season opener, immediately raising the bar and the pressure on the new-look team. Sal questions whether coach Mike Brown is the right fit to take the Knicks to the Finals, fearing he lacks the intensity to push the team when it counts, while Brandon Tierney finds the lofty expectations "a less enjoyable watch." The debate centers on Karl-Anthony Towns, with the hosts agreeing that his defensive and physical "deficiencies" are a "massive problem when

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