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PODCAST

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

150:44

Full Show: PAPER TIGERS EXPOSED: The Judge, The...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal unleash a fiery, four-hour dissection of the chaotic, series-flipping Yankees comeback victory over the Blue Jays in ALDS Game 3. The hosts relentlessly brand Toronto as "choke artists" and "paper tigers" after their defense and mentality collapsed under pressure. The central, electrifying moment—Aaron Judge's game-tying home run—is crowned the emotional punctuation mark, with BT declaring his subsequent "alpha glare" shattered Toronto's will. The duo vehemently dismisses the Blue Jays'

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39:47

Hour 1: Blue Jay Breakdown: Errors, Chokes, and...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal tear into the chaotic, epic ALDS Game 3 where the Yankees staged a massive comeback victory against the Blue Jays. Despite a disastrous start from Carlos Rodón, the hosts declare the series flipped, primarily due to the Blue Jays' mental and defensive errors, branding them "choke artists" and "paper tigers." The highlight, and emotional punctuation mark, was Aaron Judge's massive game-tying home run, which the duo agrees cements his legacy as clutch and silences his unfair critics. They

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40:06

Hour 2: JUDGE'S Glare: The Alpha Moment That...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal dive into the Aaron Judge controversy after his game-tying home run, debating the "look" he gave the camera: a clutch alpha move (BT) or a sign of no class (caller Ralph)? Sal is so convinced by the Yankees' momentum that he declares the series locked up, while also lamenting a scheduling conflict for a potential Game 5! Plus, the guys get into their weekly Three Random Questions segment:Question 1: How long would it take to eat a full bowl of unbuttered popcorn (in baseball

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33:35

Hour 3: The Choke Is On! Yanks Seize Momentum

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal break down the Yankees' ferocious comeback and the Blue Jays' meltdown in their ALDS series, ignited by Toronto's "awful defense" and mental mistakes. They dissect how the Blue Jays essentially "gift-wrapped" a critical victory to New York, shifting the series momentum despite the Yanks still trailing 2-1. The hosts dive into the "amazing" atmosphere at Yankee Stadium, the pressure on Toronto's pitching (including the anointing of 'U Savage'), the potential for the Yankees to win the

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37:15

Hour 4: Cheating Chirps and Judge's Clout: Blue Jays...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal dive headfirst into the fiery controversy surrounding the Blue Jays' dominant home performance, addressing the listener calls and media buzz suggesting sign-stealing through the Yankees' Pitch Com system. The hosts vehemently push back on the "cheating" narrative, though they acknowledge sign-tipping and traditional gamesmanship have always been part of baseball. The focus quickly shifts to the Yankees' Game 3 victory, dissecting Aaron Judge's clutch home run after the Blue Jays'

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10:35

VLAD GUERRERO JR. IS NOT BARRY BONDS!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal explode into a fiery debate over the proper pitching strategy for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. A caller equates the red-hot Vladdy to Barry Bonds, arguing the Yankees must intentionally walk him in key spots to avoid disaster. Sal vehemently pushes back, insisting Vladdy isn't Judge or Bonds and the Yankees must challenge him. BT adds to the panic, detailing what makes Guerrero Jr.'s current "old-school" approach so uniquely terrifying for the Yankees' staff.

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17:19

A GIFT FROM CANADA: Blue Jays Fielding Nightmare...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal unleash a fiery critique on the Toronto Blue Jays after their spectacular meltdown in Game 3, which allowed the Yankees to come back from a 6-1 lead and avoid elimination. The hosts focus on Toronto's costly defensive errors—including an initial drop by Addison Barger—calling it a "bad, bad sign" that proves the Blue Jays are the "lesser team." They discuss the seismic shift in series momentum, now fully believing the "rolling" Yankees will win Game 4 and the series, and question whether

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12:44

Nine Beers, Nine Dogs, & Three Fiery Questions!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal light up the airwaves with their weekly segment! This week, the guys tackle food, fear, and frustration in the baseball world. The three questions under the microscope are: 1. How long would it take you to eat a full bowl of popcorn (in baseball innings)? 2. Could you complete the "9-9-9 Challenge" (9 innings, 9 hot dogs, 9 beers)? 3. Who slept more during last night's game: Jazz Chisholm or John Smoltz?

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11:38

Series Over! Sal Crowns Yankees ALCS Bound!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal dive into the Yankees-Blue Jays series, with Sal making the fiery declaration that the series is essentially "over" and the Yankees are destined for the ALCS, possibly against the Seattle Mariners. He argues the Blue Jays are "dead in the water" and even a tie game felt like a guaranteed win. BT expresses more caution, noting that momentum can shift quickly. The conversation is then hijacked by an intense call from Mike from New Haven, which culminates in a savage, emotional rant from Sal

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15:43

The Judge Glare: Shutting Up the Haters!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal dive into the Aaron Judge home run that tied the game, focusing on the fiery debate surrounding his stare into the camera as he walked toward first base. While one caller rips the move as "no class" and yearns for the old school "head down" approach, BT and Sal fiercely defend Judge, calling it the perfect alpha-male flex that baseball needs in 2025, especially after the Blue Jays were "talking smack." The conversation quickly escalates into a larger discussion about baseball's unwritten

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7:22

The October Gavel: Judge FINALLY Delivers the...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal explode over Aaron Judge's clutch, game-tying three-run home run off the left field foul pole in the Yankees' elimination game against the Blue Jays. The hosts break down the bedlam in the stadium and the "suspended time" feeling as the ball hung in the air, discussing how this signature postseason moment finally puts the narrative of Judge's past playoff struggles to rest. They debate the meaning of the hit, which tied Judge with David Ortiz for the most career elimination-game homers,

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11:20

Yankee Stadium Aura Makes Blue Jays $@#% the Bed

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal tear into the Toronto Blue Jays following their disastrous Game 3 loss to the Yankees in the ALDS, arguing that the Jays' fundamental errors and defensive blunders were a clear sign of choking under the pressure of Yankee Stadium. BT credits the Yankee crowd and aura for triggering the self-destruction of a supposedly "fundamentally sound" Blue Jays team, labeling them "choke artists." Sal, while acknowledging the pressure, views the performance as an outlier but agrees the team must now

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21:05

The Judge Awakening: Toronto's Collapse Was Predictable!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/08

BT and Sal dive into the dramatic ALDS Game 3, dissecting the Yankees' epic comeback win over a "dead on arrival" Blue Jays squad. They unleash a fiery breakdown of Toronto's predictable collapse—marked by sloppy defense, poor managing, and a blown 6-1 lead—that confirmed the Blue Jays are "paper tigers." The hosts celebrate Aaron Judge's massive, clutch home run, declaring the "can't perform in the clutch" narrative officially dead and buried. Plus, they look ahead to Game 4, debating the crucial

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149:58

Full Show: FLUSH IT! BOONE BLAME, SWIFTIE SHOCK, &...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/07

BT and Sal explode over the Yankees' unacceptable 0-2 ALDS hole, declaring Game 3 a "do or die" reality. They debate who deserves the axe—Aaron Boone or the underperforming offense—while putting massive pressure on Aaron Judge to save his legacy. Plus, NFL Insider Brian Baldinger delivers a scathing critique of NY football, the guys talk a potential Giannis to the Knicks megatrade, and BT confesses a shocking secret: He's now a 'Swiftie'!

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39:50

Hour 1: Yankee Doomsday: Sweep or Survive?

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/07

BT and Sal dive into the "do or die" reality for the Yankees in Game 3, debating who deserves the most blame for the embarrassing series deficit against the Blue Jays—Aaron Boone or the underperforming players. While ace Carlos Rodón will take the mound, the hosts agree the team's fate rests solely on the offense finally waking up after a historically poor hitting stretch. The discussion is raw, touching on the potential for Boone's job to be on the line, the pressure on Aaron Judge's legacy, and

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38:17

Hour 2: Unacceptable! Yankees' Season on the Line as...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/07

BT and Sal dive into the Yankees' colossal underachievement, declaring a loss to the Blue Jays in the series to be "absolutely, unequivocally unacceptable" and a "flat out failure," especially given the team's touted improvements and deep roster. They dissect the offensive struggles of the lineup, calling out players like Grisham and Chisholm for their postseason futility and poor approach at the plate, despite the team's elite regular-season performance. Shifting gears during their "Bald Faced Lie,

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40:18

Hour 3: 2-0 HOLE: Is the ALDS a Fluke? Baldinger Rips...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/07

BT and Sal deliver a fiery critique of the Yankees' disastrous 0-2 start in the ALDS against the Blue Jays, emphasizing the team's stunning lack of offense (50 whiffs in five games) and the urgent need for Aaron Judge to break out of his "soft .440" slump and be the star. They debate if the short best-of-five series format is a disservice to baseball and express zero confidence in the team's ability to turn it around based on evidence, despite their hope for a win in Game 3. Later, NFL Insider Brian

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31:32

Hour 4: OCTOBER MAYHEM: YANKS' DOOMSDAY & KNICKS' DREAM!

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/07

BT and Sal tear into the Yankees' dire position heading into Game 3 against the Blue Jays, debating their shocking offensive slump, particularly Aaron Judge's postseason struggles, and whether manager Aaron Boone and the hitting coach are truly to blame. The guys also jump to the hard court for a fiery discussion on the possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Knicks and what assets they'd need to give up. Finally, they close the hour with a passionate Call of the Day from Joey Clams in

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7:16

THE CURSE OF EIGHT YEARS: Joey Clams SLAMS Yankees'...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/07

Joey Clams (in Brooklyn) unloads a triple threat of fiery baseball takes! First, he savages the Yankees' coaching staff, claiming they've been "outcoached" for eight years and only beat the "American League Central pus." Next, he erupts over the Phillies' "brain dead" managing, specifically the inexcusable decision to bunt and not pinch-run in a critical playoff moment against the Dodgers—a move he calls a "disaster." Finally, Clams weighs in on the polar opposite views of Manny Ramirez becoming a

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13:13

The Baldinger Blaze: 'Careless' Mistakes Cost Dart &...

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata ·

2025/10/07

NFL Insider Brian Baldinger joins BT & Sal for a scathing, fiery breakdown of New York sports, including the Yankees' embarrassing playoff performance. The focus turns to the NFL, where Baldy rips the Giants for "careless" turnovers and questions their coaching, demanding more aggression from the defense against a rookie guard. He saves his harshest criticism for the Jets, slamming head coach Aaron Glenn for a lack of discipline and the team's inexplicable zero takeaways in five games, an

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