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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

39:11

Hour 4: Cam vs. Critics: The Clapback Heard 'Round...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

BT and Sal dive into the fiery reaction from Giants star Cam Skattebo, who clapped back at critics for judging his WWE attendance while injured. They debate the issue of professional decorum, weighing Cam's star power against the lack of self-awareness shown by fellow Giant Abdul Carter. The conversation shifts to the NFL Week 12 slate, where the hosts discuss "Parlay Perfection" strategy, revealing their early leans on the Chiefs-Colts and Cowboys-Eagles games as the pressure mounts on BT to close

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6:19

Cashman's Bitcoin Bust: The Prospect 'Hug' That...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

BT and Sal dive into an explosive "Call of the Day" where a fiery Yankees fan, Mike from Manalapan, torches Brian Cashman for his failure to develop position players, comparing his tight grip on prospects to holding onto a failing "Bitcoin." The caller demands the Yankees "package them all" and trade prospects like Spencer Jones and Jasson Dominguez for a top-tier player. The hosts then take a call from a Mets fan who defends the Yankees' consistent success, arguing that making the playoffs "almost

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11:54

No More Games: Glenn Goes Head-On, Names Taylor Starter!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

BT and Sal react with praise to Aaron Glenn's latest press conference, where he officially names Tyrod Taylor the starting QB with a defiant "Because I wanted to!" They applaud Glenn's shift in demeanor—less defensive and more directly in charge—which they believe is a template for the "New Jets DNA." The hosts speculate that the decision was likely forced by a leak from one of the quarterbacks or their agents. The conversation then turns fiery, with Sal highlighting the stunning financial mistake

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16:53

Grisham's $22M Trap: Cashman's Folly Hampers the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

The Yankees offseason is off to a fiery start as Trent Grisham accepts the $22 million Qualifying Offer, a move Sal Licata sees as the "domino" leading to a disastrous offseason. Sal fears the Yankees are "banking on rolling this back" with a largely unchanged roster, relying solely on Gerrit Cole's return and growth from underperforming young players like Volpe and Dominguez. BT & Sal debate whether the $22 million for a defensive specialist who had an outlier offensive year will "dissuade" the

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11:11

Gum Butt or Water Attack: Sal's Nightmare at MSG!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

BT & Sal go head-to-head in Three Random Questions, starting with a fiery debate: In a one-game Super Bowl, who are you picking: Phil Simms or Boomer Esiason? Tierney gives a slight edge to Simms' clutch ability and team history, while Sal argues Boomer was the more talented player and a former MVP. What's worse: sitting in gum at MSG (like Sal did) or a homeless person throwing water in your face (like Sal's friend experienced)? Sal details the public humiliation of the gum disaster, but Tierney

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36:05

Parcells, Pressure, and Punishment: Simms Reveals the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

Giants legend and Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms joins BT & Sal for a fiery, in-depth NFL discussion. Simms slams the Giants' "biggest disappointment"—the defensive failure—and calls out the coaching for not being "aggressive" enough. He weighs in on the extensive head coach search, arguing that analytics have made NFL game management "stupid," and reveals what former coach Bill Parcells taught him about chasing points. Simms also tackles the Giants' "leaderless" atmosphere, the controversy surrounding

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8:34

CASHMAN'S CROSSROADS: Go Big or Go Home (Again)!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

BT & Sal are demanding that the Yankees finally go on a "big offseason" spending spree and become aggressive in their pursuit of a championship. They debate the necessity of re-signing Cody Bellinger (arguing that losing him makes the team worse) and whether the team has the "appetite" for a massive, multi-year contract for a star like Alex Bregman (predicted to cost about $173M). The hosts also slam the organization for its glut of positional players (DHs, limited defenders) and insist that to

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10:09

Grisham's QO Acceptance: Cashman's Calculated Gamble...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

BT & Sal go head-to-head on the stunning news of Trent Grisham accepting the $22 million qualifying offer (QO), a move most experts (and the Yankees' front office) reportedly didn't see coming. Sal is convinced this is an "F" for Brian Cashman, arguing that Grisham is an "October liability" who strikes out too much and whose defensive decline is a major issue, especially against quality pitching. Tierney, however, views the reaction as an overreaction, arguing that the one-year deal is manageable

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19:36

Qualifying Catastrophe: Grisham's QO Acceptance Kicks...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/19

BT and Sal unleash a fiery discussion about Trent Grisham's decision to accept the qualifying offer ($22 million), with BT calling it a "colossal mistake" by the Yankees' front office, who seemingly misread his willingness to take the one-year deal. BT views the move as the "first potential domino to a horrendous offseason," arguing the allure of a compensatory pick blindsided them. Sal, however, believes Grisham is still a valuable commodity who can be used as a high-end fourth outfielder or trade

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41:43

Full Show: GIANTS' RING CIRCUS: Injured Skattebo &...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal tear into the New York Giants' toxic culture after injured RB Cam Skattebo (on a scooter!) and reprimanded rookie Abdul Carter got physical in a WWE Monday Night Raw segment. They slam the team's "lawless" behavior and lack of self-awareness. The action shifts to MLB Free Agency with a bombshell report: an industry source says a Pete Alonso return is "very unlikely," predicting the Mets' lowball offer will send him to the "stupid team" (Angels). Furthermore, a new report confirms the Mets

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41:43

Hour 1: No Awareness: Carter's Walkthrough Nap vs....

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal tear into the New York Giants' embarrassing appearance at WWE Monday Night Raw, where injured star Cam Skattebo (on a scooter with a surgically repaired ankle) and troubled rookie Abdul Carter got involved in a physical, scripted confrontation. The hosts question the optics of Skattebo taking an unnecessary risk by getting shoved, potentially jeopardizing his recovery timeline. The conversation quickly pivots to Abdul Carter, who was just reprimanded for falling asleep during a

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37:52

Hour 2: AI Takes Over the Hot Stove: Passan's Guide...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal dive deep into the MLB free agency landscape, using a Gemini-AI generated cliff notes version of a lengthy Jeff Passan article to hit the main points. They discuss the Mets' apparent willingness to trade almost anyone (Nimmo, McNeil, Senga, etc.) and the Yankees' dilemma over Trent Grisham's qualifying offer, with Sal arguing the move complicates the future of prospects like Dominguez. The "Bald-Faced Lie, Bald-Faced Truth" segment heats up with: The Mets Roster & AI: Will David Stearns

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42:19

Hour 3: Alonso vs. Stearns: Is Cohen Ready to Flex...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal ignite the debate over Pete Alonso's future with the Mets, reacting fiercely to an industry rumor suggesting the team's max offer might be a "disrespectful" two-plus-one-year deal. They question whether owner Steve Cohen will intercede to secure the fan-favorite slugger and explore a major report that the Mets are ready to "blow up" the roster, making established players like Nimmo and McNeil available for trade. NFL Insider Brian Baldinger joins the show to unleash on the Giants'

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26:49

Hour 4: Sharpshooter Threat! Nattie Neidhart on Cam's...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal sit down with wrestling royalty Natalya Neidhart to discuss her powerful new book, The Last Heart Beating. Nattie drops truth bombs on her complicated life, revealing the volatility of growing up with her father, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, who suffered from an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury (CTE), and the experience of her family being homeless despite his stardom. Nattie explains the "scratch and claw" fight to enter the WWE without family help, including the demand to lose 30 pounds

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12:34

Bye-Bye, Pete? Industry Source Says Alonso Return...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal put producer Hoff in the hot seat for a fiery round of "Bald Faced Lie, Bald Faced Truth!" The trio debates three scorching hot takes: Whether David Stearns will use a baseball version of AI to construct the 2026 Mets roster. If Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick was justified in attacking Mason Appleton for shooting the puck after the final horn, a move Quick viewed as disrespectful to hockey's "unwritten rules." The shocking bet that the Nets will win less than ten games—a take Tierney is

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13:49

WWE Rookie Fiasco: Baldy SLAMS Skattebo's...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

NFL Insider Brian Baldinger joins BT & Sal for a fiery Week 12 breakdown, immediately ripping Giants rookie Cam Skattebo for his bizarre WWE appearance while nursing a fractured ankle, calling the optics "bizarre" and "unprofessional." The conversation shifts to the Giants' deeper issues, with Baldy agreeing that the team has "no internal veteran leadership" to guide young players like Abdul Carter, whose repeated tardiness to meetings was "unacceptable" and made Coach Daboll look worse. Baldy

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18:48

Cohen Can't Save Pete—The Alonso Exit is Real!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal dive into the shocking report from Jeff Passan that the Mets are "blowing up plenty" of their roster, potentially making Nimmo, McNeil, and Senga available for trade. The fiery discussion focuses heavily on Pete Alonso's future, as an industry source suggests the Mets' maximum offer is a "disrespectful" 2+1 deal at around $30 million per year. Sal argues that while Alonso deserves more than the recently signed Naylor, the Mets must resist paying $30M/year over six seasons. They debate

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7:51

The Citi Field Commode Crisis: No Urinal Dividers?!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal dive into a surprisingly fiery topic: the lack of urinal dividers at Citi Field and other stadiums like MetLife. Sal questions the big deal, claiming he doesn't care who's next to him, but the consensus from BT, Hof, and a caller is a firm "divider up!" BT argues he needs privacy and would prefer Steve Cohen spend money on team improvements over bathroom renovations, though he admits the undivided trough-like setup is a problem. The conversation takes a strange turn when BT recounts a

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17:26

Clean Sweep: Mets' Stars, from Nimmo to Senga, ARE...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal dive into Jeff Passan's comprehensive MLB offseason preview, discussing the hot rumors and high-stakes free agency decisions facing the New York clubs. For the Mets, the news is dominated by David Stearns's radical overhaul, with star players like Nimmo, McNeil, and Senga all deemed "extremely available." The hosts are energized by the possibility of the Mets pursuing a powerhouse bullpen, pairing Devin Williams with Edwin Diaz, while Sal remains convinced Pete Alonso will ultimately stay,

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8:39

No Time for Walkthroughs, Plenty for Wrestling:...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/11/18

BT & Sal are furious about Giants rookie Abdul Carter's repeated lack of commitment and poor judgment, sparked by a caller's outrage over Carter's appearance on Monday Night Raw. They slam the linebacker for his "disgusting" decision to participate in a wrestling skit and hold a championship belt while the Giants sit at 2-9—calling it a total lack of self-awareness. The hosts highlight Carter's history of "bad optics," including missing a walkthrough, reportedly falling asleep, being disciplined

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