Episodes
Tony opens the show by talking about the state of the Wizards. Next, he talks to Attorney Abbe Lowell about Dartmouth basketball players' vote to unionize and the implications of that, Jason La Canfora phones in to talk about Russell Wilson getting cut by the Broncos and what his future looks like, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Bloodkin “Something to Say” ; “Transfusion (The Magic Show)” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 03/07/24
Tony opens the show by talking about how bad the Hoyas are this season, a big win for Binghamton, trying to watch Shohei Ohtani, and his part in designing a new logo for the America East conference. Steve Sands calls in to talk about the state of the PGA, and the possibility of more high profile players going to LIV, Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about Caitlin Clark’s record breaking night from earlier this week, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Natalie...
Published 03/06/24
Tony opens the show by talking about watching the indoor track world championships in Glasgow, a trip to the Candy Kitchen, the Golf from the weekend and the passing of Chris Mortensen. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about Mort, and also about Caitlin Clark setting the NCAA scoring record, Charlie Steiner calls in to talk about the excitement surrounding the Dodgers this season and getting to call those games, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Year of...
Published 03/04/24
Tony opens the show by pulling back the curtain on how a PTI show was put together this week, and he also talks with Michael about Anthony Kim’s return to competitive golf. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about a piece he just wrote for the Boston Globe about attending or covering a sporting event in all 50 states (plus DC and Puerto Rico), John Ourand of Puck News calls in to talk about the business of stadium naming rights, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Coast Red...
Published 03/01/24
Tony opens the show by talking about a conversation he had with Kip Sheehan about whether winter is over or not, and he also talks about trying a new pizza place. Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic calls in to talk about the controversy over baseball’s new uniforms, Peter King calls in to chat with Tony about his recent retirement announcement and what his plans are for the future, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Worm Catcher “Red” ; “Worm Catcher” To learn more...
Published 02/28/24
Tony opens the show by talking about a change in Sports Center that he noticed, Dr J, and he also talks about about The Match with Michael. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about going to see a high school basketball game between Gonzaga and Paul VI, Pat Forde calls in to talk about what needs to be done about students storming the court, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Brian Kenneth Swain “Always” ; “Gravity” To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
Published 02/27/24
Tony opens the show by talking about Nick Saban, Rick Pitino, the Wizards, and Charlie Woods. Soccer analyst Taylor Twellman calls in to talk about Lionel Messi and his impact wherever he plays, Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the state of the Red Sox, and whether the Celtics can win the title this year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jaunt “Holding On To You” ; Nikki Peters with Ben Lange “Wish You Were Here” To learn more about listener data and our...
Published 02/23/24
Tony opens the show by talking about having to rewrite the script for PTI, and also about a dental emergency he had while at the beach. Ryan McGee calls in to talk about the Daytona 500 and NASCAR, Mark Feinsand phones in from Spring Training to talk about the Lerners' change of heart to keep the Nats, and also about the latest on the free agents left on the market, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Annabelle Maher “Timbuktu” ; “Prove Me Wrong” To learn more...
Published 02/21/24
Tony opens the show by talking about the NBA All Star Weekend, the Lerner’s decision to not sell the Nats, and the Daytona 500. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the All Star game, and he also shares his memories of Lefty Driesell, Jay Bilas phones in to talk some more about Lefty, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Two Hour Window “Shoulda Seen You Comin’” ; “Take Me Home” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 02/20/24
Tony opens the show by talking about Caitlin Clark setting the women’s scoring record, and he also talks with Michael about Tiger and Rory’s first round at Riviera. Pat Forde calls in to give his thoughts on Caitlin Clark, and he and Tony also talk about what’s going on with the last two teams in the PAC 12. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about the big free agents still on the market as pitchers and catchers report, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Hershey Bell...
Published 02/16/24
Tony opens the show by pulling back the curtain on how he prepares for a segment on PTI. Louisa Thomas of the New Yorker calls in to talk to Tony about the “Taylor Swift Effect”, Steve Sands phones in to talk about what needs to be done at the Phoenix Open to reign in the rowdiness, and also about Tiger Woods’s new clothing line, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Brett Wiscons “Honey” ; “French Cafe (Inside a Dream)” To learn more about listener data and our...
Published 02/14/24
Tony opens the show by talking about the Waste Management Open, Caitlin Clark, and he also talks at length about Kansas City beating San Francisco to win the Super Bowl. He talks about Pat Mahomes and his place in history with Michael Wilbon, Jason La Canfora calls in to give his thoughts on the game and Mahomes, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Domenic Melillo “Catwoman Blues” ; “Phantom Man” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 02/12/24
Tony opens the show by talking briefly about the new Hall of Fame class in the NFL, Geno Auriemma’s future, and then he talks about a scary incident involving his dog Chessie. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the storylines for the Super Bowl and also about Bill Belichick not getting any of the open coaching jobs. James Carville and Jeff Ma call in to make their picks for the Super Bowl, and Tony closes on the show by opening up the Mailbag. Song : Domenic Melillo “Six Summers” To...
Published 02/09/24
Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about the Grammys and the duet by Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs on Chapman’s song “Fast Cars”. Booger McFarland calls in to talk about his experience in two Super Bowls, Chuck Todd phones in to make his picks against Reginald the Monkey, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Marty O’Neill “You Ain’t Got Me” ; Dan Bern “The Woman I’m Related to by Marriage” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 02/07/24
Tony opens the show by talking about dealing with the first football-free week since August, and he also talks about the LIV tour’s debut event for 2024. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Caitlin Clark and the NBA, Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about the new head coach for the WFT, the new owners of the O’s, and Ted Leonsis’s plan to move the Caps and Wizards out of DC to Virginia, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Allie Farris “Jenny” ; “Losing All...
Published 02/05/24
Tony opens the show by telling the pizza story, and he talks with Michael about the group of investors working with the PGA and what that means for the tour. Pat Forde calls in talk about what’s going on with Soorts Illustrated and he also talks about the struggles of top teams in college basketball this year, Ray Ratto calls in to talk about the 49ers, and living in the Bay Area, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Other Troublemakers “Mama’s Bogo Blues” ; “My...
Published 02/01/24
Tony opens the show by talking with Mark Feinsand of MLB.com about the pending sale of the Orioles, he chats with AP golf writer Doug Ferguson who’s at Pebble Beach covering the the AT&T Pro-Am, and they talk to Neil Greenberg about the rise of legal gambling and the issues that have come up as a result, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Matt Davis “All Grown Up” ; “Breathe it All In” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 01/31/24
Tony opens the show by talking with Michael and Nigel about the Chiefs and 49ers winning to advance to the Super Bowl. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on Lamar Jackson and also about the coaching decisions of Dan Campbell, Jason La Canfora phones in to weigh in on both games, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Third Floor “Not Worth The Time” ; “Josie”  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 01/29/24
Tony opens the show by finally talking about his experience in the Nautica store, and he also talks about Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan to coach the Chargers. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the newest members of the Hall of Fame and also about what’s going on in free agency, Jeff Ma calls in to give his picks for this weekend and also to talk about analytics, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : MidLyfe’s Crisis “16 Hours” Nathan Morris “Yet” To learn more...
Published 01/25/24
Tony opens the show by talking about the new class of Hall of Famers in baseball, and he also talks about the Bucks firing their head coach despite being 30-13. Chuck Todd calls in to make his picks against Reginald the Monkey, Mitch Albom calls in to talk about the impact that the Lions success is having on the people of Detroit, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Listening Party “Buck Moon” ; “Reckless” To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
Published 01/24/24
Tony opens the show by talking about the NFL playoffs and also about Nick Dunlop becoming the first amateur to win a PGA tour event since 1991, Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, Jason La Canfora calls in to talk more football, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Red Haired Strangers “Last Years” ; “Steady Rollin’” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 01/22/24
Tony opens the show by talking about the second snow storm that hit DC this week, and he also talks with Michael and Nigel about the upcoming Divisional round in the NFL playoffs. Pat Forde calls in to talk about all the coaching changes in college football, James Carville and Jeff Ma phone in with their weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Song : Nathan Morris “Last Time” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 01/19/24
Tony opens the show by talking about the Wizards, his fleece pants, and a problem he’s having with his winter jacket. Chuck Todd phones in to make his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey, Peter King calls in to talk about the coaching vacancies around the NFL, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Virginia Coalition “Meteor” ; Matthew Shell and Kenny McNeil featuring Sami Turunen and Cord Martin “The Midnight Hour” To learn more about listener data and our...
Published 01/17/24
Tony opens the show by talking about his feeling about the Chiefs / Dolphins game being on Peacock, and he also talks about his adventures at the outlet mall. Michael Wilbon phones in to give his thoughts on Dallas losing, and rooting for his division rivals in the wild card round, Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the games over the weekend and also about what will happen with Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Don Stewart “Up...
Published 01/15/24
Tony opens the show by talking about having to do PTI live on the day Nick Saban retired, and he also talks about finally getting Peacock on his TV. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about Bill Belichik leaving the Pats, and Jason also previews the first round of the NFL playoffs, and Jeff Ma calls in to make his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Song : The Henrys “(It’s the) Whiskey Talkin’” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Published 01/12/24