Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata

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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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Full Show: The Analytical Empire Strikes Back: Nerds Emasculate Managers in NY!

BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate over Mets President David Stearns' controversial staff choices, calling the hiring of "ultra-analytical" bench coach Kai Correa a clear "backstab" and a "warning shot" that puts manager Carlos Mendoza on "thin ice." They rip the organization's top-down, data-first philosophy, arguing it emasculates the manager and favors "nerds over ninjas." The focus then shifts to the Yankees as they question if Anthony Volpe's surgery is an "escape hatch" to cover up the club's development failures. The hosts also preview a "feisty" Cashman press conference, demand accountability for the position player mess, and weigh in on the Giants' trade rumors. The show wraps with a hilarious recap of BT's anxiety-ridden late-night TV experience and a deep-dive into MVP arguments and MLB stoppage fears.

2 h 37 min
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Hour 1: Stearns' BACKSTAB: Is Correa Mendoza's Replacement in Waiting?

BT and Sal dive into a fiery debate over the New York Mets' controversial hiring of an analytics-driven bench coach, Kai Correa, viewing it as a clear sign that Mets President David Stearns has placed manager Carlos Mendoza on a perilously short leash. The hosts argue that forcing an "arranged marriage" with an unfamiliar coach emasculates Mendoza and signals a flaw in the team's top-down, analytical philosophy. The discussion also turns to the Yankees, as shortstop Anthony Volpe undergoes shoulder surgery. BT and Sal express skepticism, questioning if the injury is an excuse for his first three years of offensive struggles and criticizing the organization's continued analytical overreach—highlighting a shared, frustrating trend across both New York ballclubs. The segment concludes with Speaker 1 (BT) recounting his hilarious, anxiety-ridden experience of an unexpectedly brutal late-night on a TV set, leaving him operating on minimal sleep.

41 min
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Hour 2: The Analytical Takeover: Nerds vs. Ninjas in the Yankees' Dugout!

BT & Sal bring the heat in this fiery debate, slamming the Mets' confusing coaching titles, especially the new "Director of Major League Hitting," and questioning the value of two hitting gurus telling elite players like Juan Soto what to do. They dive into whether the "ultra-analytical" hiring of Kai Correa as bench coach is a "warning shot" for manager Carlos Mendoza. The talk shifts to the Yankees, where they preview Brian Cashman's upcoming press conference, demanding he stop defending Volpe and address the team's failing player development. Plus, the hosts vent about the Rangers' embarrassing three-game, zero-goal start at home and the ridiculousness of the Gold Glove nominations (Lindor's snub!). Finally, the segment ends with Three Random Questions: Ever hit a deer (or other big animal) on the road? 🦌 Do you believe in ghosts? (Prompted by the haunted Pfister Hotel) 👻 Are you an organ donor, and would you donate a kidney to someone like Nick Mangold? ❤️

37 min
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Hour 3: Who's on the Hot Seat? Why Mendy's Job is Shakier Than Boone's!

BT & Sal go off on the Mets' dysfunctional coaching culture after Andy Martino confirms Kai Correa was not Mendoza's hire, revealing a top-down, front-office driven staff selection that puts the manager on thin ice. They rip the analytical obsession, arguing Stearns' data-first approach and trade deadline failures are a bigger problem than Mendy's in-game decisions, especially as old-school scouting is minimized. The duo then pivots to the Yankees, anticipating a "feisty" Brian Cashman press conference and demanding a clear plan for Volpe after his regression. The show wraps with a hilarious take on a "catchy" new anti-Yankees song from north of the border and a deep dive into the 2027 MLB stoppage fears that could impact this offseason's spending.

49 min
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Hour 4: Giants' Reckless Trade Talk: Why Breece Hall is a Bad Idea for Dart!

BT & Sal kick off a spirited debate on the Giants' tough road test against the Denver Broncos, debating if a win would make the G-Men "for real" contenders and why a Breece Hall trade makes no sense for Jaxson Dart. They pivot to the Yankees, where they are setting up Boone & Cashman Press Conference Bingo for tomorrow's year-end grilling, analyzing the "Department of Nerds" (The Don) influence and praising David Cone as the ideal analytical balance. The hosts also tackle the MVP debate, passionately arguing whether Cal Raleigh's value to the Mariners trumps Aaron Judge's better overall stats. The segment finishes with the Call of the Day taking a cheap shot at Kai Correa's ears (for "inside edge" intelligence) and Sal celebrating his new Dick Young Memorial Award victory, proving "one door closes (Emmy), another one opens (Scouts Award)!"

30 min
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Correa's 'Inside Edge': Is the Ultra-Analytical Hire Mendoza's Warning Shot?

BT & Sal dive into a fiery "Call of the Day" on the Mets' managerial future. A caller suggests that Carlos Beltrán is the true "manager in waiting," putting manager Carlos Mendoza on thin ice. They joke about new bench coach Kai Correa having an "inside edge" with "satellite dishes" (big ears) to "hear the other team's pitches." The conversation shifts to a celebratory, yet boastful, Sal receiving the Dick Young Memorial Award from the NY Pro Scouts, which he deems superior to an Emmy. Finally, they debate the true meaning of the MVP award, citing the bizarre, low-stat season that won Terry Pendleton the honor.

8 min
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No Force-Feed: Andy Martino Says Mets Coaches Are NOT Shoving Analytics on Mendy!

BT & Sal link up with Andy Martino to tackle the Mets' chaotic new coaching structure. The discussion focuses on the Kai Correa bench coach hire and the confusing appointment of Jeff Albert as "Director of Major League Hitting." Martino offers crucial insight, revealing that the new coaches haven't been forced on Carlos Mendoza, giving the manager more autonomy than feared. The hosts also rip into the potential folly of having multiple, confusing hitting titles, echoing Eric Chavez's past concerns that "too many cooks" overcomplicate the game for major league hitters. The segment probes the organizational philosophy behind the new titles and how they're seen in the clubhouse.

21 min
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Do Ghosts Exist? Would You Donate a Kidney? And Who's Hitting All the Deer?!

BT and Sal light up the airwaves with three intense, random questions that range from the bizarre to the life-changing. The burning questions on the table: Have you ever hit a deer or another large animal on the road? Do you believe in ghosts? And, most seriously, following Nick Mangold’s appeal, would you consider being a living organ donor? The debate includes scary highway tales, the "haunted" Pfister Hotel, and a deep, fiery discussion about the difficult decisions of donation.

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Right Wing Bull?

5 mars

80'sVillager

Fellas a lil more St. John’s a lil less politics. Don’t need to Hoff bashing Meryl Streep about her views. The three of you are highly ignorant when it comes to politics so stay in your lane.
Chemistry

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chop dml

Love these two. If I can’t listen on WFAN I download the podcast. Pay no attention to naysayers. All the best fellas and thanks for keeping me entertained.
College radio-level sports talk

7 juin

Tommie Aging

Two barely competent dolts who demand perfection from pro players, coaches and management while being subpar at their own jobs. This is why ‘FAN hides them in late mornings versus featuring them in the coveted morning and afternoon drive slots.
Why?

1 mai

The Melancholic

Whose idea was it to air this?

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!