Phil Mushnick once told me Mike Francesa would spit in my face. The apex of "Get off my lawn / Hot Takes" on the internet. I have never won the day on Twitter. Nor do I want to. A podcast for the intelligent and angry.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Chris Moore of WFAN and CBS Sports Radio joins the Thursday Talk Edition of the Red Ticket Blues Podcast. Chris has been involved in sports media, whether it be play by play for football, hockey and lacrosse or manning the mic for sports radio on an national and local level.
We discuss how Chris got into the business and found his niche doing play by play for the New Jersey Devils and Florida Panthers then took a shot at sports talk radio for FOX Sports, ESPN Radio, and now CBS Sports.
Chris explains how creating fake outrage and ridiculous opinions is all the rage these days and many of those opinions are coming out of Bristol and ESPN.
He also explains the similarities and differences when preparing for a local and national radio show and explains some the Northeast regional specialties for sports talk radio.
We switch gears and discuss the Knicks recent firing of Derek Fisher and the rumor that Phil Jackson may be splitting town for Los Angeles.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star joins the Red Ticket Blues Thursday Talk Edition. He reveals dipping his toes in the sports writing game before settling in at a national website CBS Sports.
We discussed how Gregg gives a unique touch to the world of sports whether it is through human interest stories or simply inserting himself into the article himself. He also reveals how he he's not afraid of being wrong and dealing with Twitter trolls until it gets ugly.
Later, Doyel talks about the resurgence of Indiana University basketball and the little things by head coach Tom Crean that are making the difference.
I ask him how he has so much confidence that Peyton Manning is wrongly accused of the HGH allegations.
Plus, Doyel chats about his biggest critics that reside in the area of New England, that being Patriots fans, going on the local Boston sports radio show, Dennis and Callahan, and when tweets go wro-well just nasty from Pats fans.
He also discusses the state of media and we consume and the one thing he wishes he could change about the paradigm.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Katie Baker, formerly of Deadspin and Grantland and Mike Francesa fan, joins the Thursday Talk podcast to discuss topics from all over the map.
We go over her beginnings in a career that started in finance and somehow ended up in sportswriting and contributing to Deadspin
Katie explains her love of hockey, but maybe notso much the fans all the time.
She describes the process involved with teaming up with Bill SImmons and being a Grantland staff writer.
We go over the beauty that is the movie, "Dazed and Confused" and how it capitulates someone or something from high school.
But of course, we tackle her love for Mike Francesa and the Mike and the Mad Dog program. She describes what FrancesaCon 2 was like last year and reveals her sorrow for not being in attendance at FrancesaCon 3.
Perhaps at FrancesaCon 4?
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
"Good evening and how you be!"
We discuss the early days that include radio AND TV for Steve on the west coast in California.
We speak about his unique and distinct voice and how it has made him the name he is in New York City and across the world.
Steve discusses the interesting callers to WFAN and how overnight regulars became part of the the show and his life. And breaks down the main differences between day and night audiences.
Plus, we discuss his most famous caller of all time- Mr. Jerry Seinfeld.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
New York Times TV and Sports Columnist Richard Sandomir joins the Red Ticket Blues podcast.
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He reveals if ESPN transformed his New Years Eve into a wonderment of college football with a gaggle of bowl games including the Cotton and Orange Bowl.
We talk a little baseball and the moves at FOX Sports that gave Harold Reynolds and Tom Verducci the heave ho for John Smoltz and Rich talks the best and worst broadcasters in the game.
He also gets into his latest project documenting the Hollywood classic, Pride of the Yankees , starring Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig.
Richard takes care of little housecleaning with the NFL of New York City and explains the beauty and therapeutic feelings of being a proud bald man.
Will YES be back on the tube for Comcast customers for Opening Day? New York Yankees fans. get ready.
Plus, Richard predicts the future of media including sports radio, podcasts and blogs like The Players Tribune.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Bill Buchanan, Mr. Bizzaro Zaun, joins the Red Ticket Blues Podcast to discuss Mike Francesa videos, Mongo Nation, and performing live at FrancesaCon.
The man behind the Bizzaro Zaun speaks on the ideas, putting them into action, and moving on to different time periods.
Plus, he discusses FrancesaCon and coming face to face with the man himself, Mike Francesa.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
n a special edition,Neil Dwyer, WFAN Fantasy Phenom finalist joins the podcast to discuss his travels int he sports media industry. He discusses perfecting his craft at the University of Miami and his interactions with Alex Rodriguez.
Neil dives into his dealings with the WFAN Fantasy Phenom and how that leads to his own show this 12/23/15 from 1am-2am.
He also jumps into a variety of topics including broadcasting,play by play, college basketball, and the Simpsons!
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Battle of New York-Jets versus Giants. The Jets defeated the Giants 23-20 in overtime on Sunday, but the action didn't stop on the field. A day later, Mark Mongo aka Mark Baldwin and Simon From Yonkers break down the Gotham matchup. Was the decision by Giants head coach Tom Coughlin to go for it on 4th down the right call? Or is the field goal the right move in that situation?
Simon tells us why Ryan Fitzpatrick "Fitzmagic" is having one of the best seasons ever for a Jets Quarterback. He also sings the praises of Bilal Powell in possibly his best game as Jet.
Mark vents his frustration about how a disappointing Giants team became even more disappointing with a poor running game and the constant pressure on quarterback Eli Manning.
Plus, both give their predictions for both teams going forward.
Simon From Yonkers @Smarqs Mark Baldwin @markmongo
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
n a special podcast, Jared (@wfantrades) joins the podcast to discuss the big announcement by old WFAN batterymates Mike Francesa and Chris Russo for the one night only at Radio City Music Hall. There will be celebrities and musicians! Will Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend?
We get into the birth of Mike Francesa fanboys with themikefrancesa.com board and the evolution to Mongo Nation.
We both give our memories of FrancesaCon and the ridiculousness that ensued there. and how Mongos united in a way the world could only dream.
We then wildly speculate what this big announcement means for FrancesaCon and if this Radio City one time deal is the just the creation of something bigger. Perhaps a reunion of Mike and the Mad Dog ???!!!
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Bob Raissman, sports media columnist for the New York Daily News, joins this week's Thursday Talk on the Red Ticket Blues podcast.
We discuss if New York athletes and teams will ultimately be gobbled up by the media and if New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles is next.
Bob gives his take if rookie Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony can co-exist on the New York Knicks.
He then briefly discusses a little about himself, how he go to where he is today, and how Twitter has changed sports media.
Plus, we touch on some of the biggest personalities in the city including New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and WFAN sports talk show host Mike Francesa!
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