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First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 84. Trapped in Paradise Ft. Adnan Virk (NHL Network/MLB Network)The world is coming together…to gossip. The Olympics are rife with scandal, and the Canadian curlers are this year’s villains. MLB Network and NHL Network analyst and noted cinephile Adnan Virk (buy his book 'Cinephile'!) is on to talk a little sports and a lot about the upcoming Oscars. Laura is in Port St. Lucie with the Mets, but the Phillies drama is too good to ignore. And Love Is Blind is back in action. Hey, have you watched The Notebook? Because that’s a dealbreaker.Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: htt...
2026-02-1755 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 83. LIVE FROM SPRING TRAINING-HAPPY HOUR Ft. Laura Albanese (Newsday) & Abbey Mastracco (NYDailyNews)It's spring training Happy Hour! Laura and Daily News Mets beat writer Abbey Mastracco are in the purgatory known as Port St. Lucie with some breaking baseball news. They break down the weirdness of spring training, tell about the time Mickey Callaway was convinced he pitched on 9/11, pick out the under the radar players to look for, parse the Lindor injury and puzzle together the Mets defense this year. The Olympic skiers are behaving VERY badly and crotch-gate has bloomed. Also, Laura and Cole look back on an epic football season with a very meh ending. Yell a...
2026-02-1153 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 82. I'm Keith Hernandez Ft. Keith Hernandez (SNY, former MLB player)He's Keith Hernandez. The Mets legend and SNY analyst is on this week to talk about the Mets infield situation, the evolution of the sport, his future in the booth, his dad playing with Stan Musial in Pearl Harbor, and the 40-year anniversary of 1986. Oh, and Seinfeld, obviously. It's Super Bowl week and everyone is HAM for Sam. Cole and Laura contemplate their spreads of choice (it's gotta be buffalo chicken dip, right?). Spring training is around the corner and Laura is bracing for Port St. Lucie. Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: h...
2026-02-0355 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 81. A Man of Many Hats Ft. Al Iannozzone (Newsday)Sam Darnold saw ghosts, and now he's exorcising them. The Super Bowl matchup is set and Newsday NFL writer Al Iannozzone is on to talk about the Darnold Evolution, what we can expect from Seahawks-Patriots, Jets woes and Shedeur Sanders...uh...Pro Bowler? Also: Cooper Kupp got his revenge, the MLB awards gala was a blast (Decoy was there!), Cole is NOT Ron Darling, and Laura wants you to know all about the crotch scandal that rocked Olympic ski jumping.Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram...
2026-01-2750 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 80. Sam's Club Ft. Mark Cannizzaro (NY POST)The NFL conference championships are upon us and NY Post NFL writer Mark Cannizzaro is back from Seattle to break down the matchups, give the Broncos an improbable road map to victory, make his Super Bowl pick, and break down the Giants hiring John Harbaugh. The Bills and Bears brought heartbreak to new levels, the Hoosiers made us believe again, and the MLB Hall of Fame reveal is today - Laura breaks down who she voted for and why.Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https...
2026-01-2059 min
WHPC Sports TalkPete is gone// Interview with Laura AlbaneseThe guys talk Pete Alonso leaving the Mets with Laura Albanese. Knicks clinch their spot in vegas plus much more. Host: Zachary SpringCo-Hosts: Matt Leonard, Devin O'SheaSpecial Guest: Laura Albnese
2025-12-1058 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 76. Winter Meetings Ft. Jeff Francoeur (Former MLB Player)Edwin Diaz is reportedly a Dodger, Kyle Schwarber is reportedly a Phillie and the stove is piping hot. Former MLB player and analyst Jeff Francoeur is on to chat about the Winter Meetings, the Mets, team chemistry, and the one time Carlos Beltran baked an $18 million cake during a game (sort of). Laura is at the Winter Meetings in Orlando and she parses what the Diaz and Schwarber meetings could mean for the big picture, and ole is fascinated by Philip Rivers (possibly) making a comeback. To end the show Cole reads a college football rant from his friend...
2025-12-091h 10First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 75. No Tanks to You. Ft. Andy Vasquez (NJ Advance Media)"We think he married a rock." NJ Advance Media Jets beat writer Andy Vasquez is on to talk about the Jets' stunner over the Falcons, what it means for their future, how Aaron Glenn is trying to flip the script, and the utterly bizarre NFL season thus far. Also: Laura thinks the Colts and Broncos are pretenders, and Cole's faith in the Panthers is rewarded. His faith in the Chiefs is not. It's the 75th episode! Celebrate with us by openly wondering if Aaron Rogers' wife actually exists. The episode ends with Cole's traditional reading of the listener cities...
2025-12-021h 09
Staffcast73 - Meeting of the Minds with Laura Albanese, Abbey Mastracco, Tim Britton, Mike Puma, and Anthony DiComoFor episode 73 of Staffcast, Richard gathered Newsday's Laura Albanese, the Daily News' Abbey Mastracco, the Athletic's Tim Britton, the New York Post's Mike Puma, and MLB dot com's Anthony DiComo to answer all the questions and address all the rumors you could ever want. Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guests:Laura AlbaneseAbbey MastraccoTim BrittonMike PumaAnthony DiComoSean DoolittleTrevor HildenbergerRichard StaffTom HackimerEpisode art by Abigail Noy (sympatheticinker.com)Edited by Italian Dave (
2025-12-0146 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 74. The Max Brosmer Era. FT. Laura Albanese (Newsday) Cole Critchell (his couch)The Eagles choked away a game against the Cowboys and Philly fans are absolutely not calling for human sacrifices...right? Jauan Jennings got punched in the groin and Trevon Moehrig got punched in the face. And the Bears might be for real? Plus: The baseball hot stove is heating up. Laura puzzles over the Brandon Nimmo trade while Cole tries to get a feel for the Cardinals shipping Sonny Gray out to Boston. Also, the pod is thankful for its listeners, its guests, and the existence of broccoli casseroles.Yell at us Follow us on...
2025-11-2640 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 72. Sin City Sugar Rush Ft. Pete Sweeney (Kansas City Star)The Chiefs are going into one of their biggest divisional games in recent memory, but could they miss the playoffs? Kansas City Star Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney is on to chop up their season and their (quiet) trade deadline. Could Spagnuolo be an eventual option for Giants head coach? Laura is in Las Vegas for the MLB's general manager meetings and has some thoughts on her first trip to the strip. People continue to not know how to travel. Which CSI reigns supreme: the OG, or Miami? (If you say CSI: NY, go straight to jail)Y...
2025-11-1157 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 70. Play Better. Ft. Buck Showalter (Former MLB Manager)Baseball is awesome. And it's also in trouble. Four-time manager of the year Buck Showalter is on to talk about the iconic World Series Game 3, the threat of the 2027 lockout and what it could do to baseball, Pete Alonso's free agency, how the role of manager has changed, and if he'd manage again. Oh, and also Seinfeld (yes, he weighs in on cotton vs. polyester). NFL Week 8 is in the books and the Giants were allowed exactly one week of hope before all was destroyed. Love is Blind is wrapping up and...uh...did Sparkle Megan have a whole...
2025-10-281h 14
MetsMusings with Gary MackMetsMusings #600 - Laura AlbaneseTHIS WEEK ON THE PODCASTMetsMusings #600 - Laura AlbaneseNewsday's beat writer Laura Albanese joins me on my 600th episode to talk some NY Mets Baseball.SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusingsSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metsmusingsSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - MetsMusingsFacebook -https://www.facebook.icom/groups/metsmusingsYouTube - MetsMusings MackTwitter - @MetsMusingsGMBluesky...
2025-10-2240 minMetsMusings with Gary MackMetsMusings #600 - Laura AlbaneseTHIS WEEK ON THE PODCASTMetsMusings #600 - Laura AlbaneseNewsday's beat writer Laura Albanese joins me on my 600th episode to talk some NY Mets Baseball.SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusingsSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metsmusingsSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - MetsMusingsFacebook -https://www.facebook.icom/groups/metsmusingsYouTube - MetsMusings MackTwitter - @MetsMusingsGMBluesky...
2025-10-2240 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 69. Nice. Ft. Peter SblendorioAre the Dodgers ruining baseball? Is Toronto America's team? The Daily News' Peter Sblendorio is on to dissect the cinema that will be this year's World Series. They also discuss the Giants' drama-filled loss to the Broncos. The Unc Bowl was a classic and Laura is pretty sure Joe Flacco forgot what team he was playing for. Someone woke the monster and the Chiefs are all the way back. Also, what's your favorite Bond movie, and why is it Goldeneye? Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: h...
2025-10-221h 11
Baseball Isn’t BoringWhat To Expect From Upcoming Round 2 Of Pete Alonso Mets Negotiations With Laura AlbaneseBradfo is joined by Newsday Mets Beat Writer Laura Albanese discuss one of the most interesting topics in the league as we move closer to the offseason and free agency. That being round 2 of the Mets negotiations with Scott Boras and their homegrown star Pete Alonso. Will it be the same, will it be different? The duo discuss it and compare Pete to one of the characters at the NY Comic Con that Laura recently attended. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
2025-10-1735 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 68. Sipping on Haterade Ft. Corey Masisak (Denver Post)It's the Haterade Bowl, starring Vladimir Guerrero Jr and the entire city of Philadelphia. The Denver Post's Avalanche beat writer Corey Masisak is on to talk about one of the most exciting teams in the NHL this year, help break down the rest of the league, and sing the praises of Firefly. Cole has his flu game, Laura believes Humpy can lead the Mariners to glory, and the Golden Bachelor has a lemon bar scandal. Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_p...
2025-10-151h 12First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 65. Victory Laps Ft. Ryan Dunleavy (NY POST)The Giants spent the weekend finding another circle of hell and NY Post NFL writer Ryan Dunleavy is on to talk Russell Wilson, Jason Dart, and whether Brian Daboll's job is in jeopardy. They go around the NFL in a chaotic Week 3, including Joe Burrow's journey to being a three-time comeback player of the year. Also: The Chiefs are 0-2, the Liberty won but might've lost Breanna Stewart, and Laura and Cole discover the "My Boyfriend Is AI" subreddit and are forever changed.Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTC
2025-09-1658 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 63. The NOT SEXY Chiefs. Ft. Rustin Dodd (Star of 'The Kingdom' episode 1 / the athletic)Are you...are you ready for some football? Week 1 is upon us and The Athletic's Rustin Dodd is on to talk about the Chiefs' evolution, whether the Bills can finally break through, and if Jessica Pegula could be the key to the Bills finally winning a Super Bowl. Speaking of Pegula, the U.S. Open is in full swing (get it? It's a pun), and Rustin breaks down the remaining pool. Finally: Love Is Blind UK did it. It actually did it. It managed to have the most DRAMATIC episode yet.Yell at us Follow...
2025-09-041h 08First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 62. A Coney and Chili 3 Way. Ft, C. Trent Rosecrans (The Athletic)We're in the stretch run and things are getting wild. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans is on to talk about the upstart Reds, the Tito Effect, and some of the elements that could allow them to sneak into the playoffs (and maybe leapfrog the Mets). Plus, Craig Counsell tells a whopper, and now the Cubs are in their own buger-gate, football is around the corner, and Cole and Laura dive into Love is Blind UK and learn to follow their spleens.Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTC...
2025-08-191h 01
ESPN New York Podcasts (Clips)Pat O'Keefe Hour 3: Laura Albanese & Jordan RaananLaura Albanese of Newsday joins Pat to discuss the Mets and Nolan McLean’s MLB debut. Jordan Raanan joins Pat to discuss the Giants and the play of Jaxon Dart and the defense against the Jets in the preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1746 min
Pitcher List Fantasy BaseballFBB 031 - The Citi FIeld Storyteller Laura AlbaneseThe Fantasy Baseball BeatThe Citi FIeld Storyteller Laura AlbaneseWelcome to the Fantasy Baseball BeatLaura Albanese from Newsday joins the show to discuss all things New York Mets. Topics discussed:The vibe in the clubhouse throughout this tailspinFrancisco Lindor's strugglesThe Trade Deadline and players that were and were not movedTylor Megill's role when he returnsPete Alonso's past, present, and futureJuan Soto's first season as a MetNolan McClean's futureWhat it's like to be a female reporter in a male-dominated industryThe best food in Citi FieldFinally, Chris shares a touching...
2025-08-1640 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 61. Baseball o Softball Ft. Veronica Alvarez (A's front office/ USA Women's Baseball)Jen Pawol made her debut as the first woman to umpire an MLB game and that's pretty cool. A's front office executive and USA women's baseball head coach Veronica Alvarez talks about Pawol, growing the sport among girls and women, beefing up the A's Latin American player development, and her journey up the ranks. Also, Laura's on the front line for the Mets' tailspin, and she has some thoughts. Cole doesn't think the Brewers are for real. And Bachelor in Paradise is going off the rails, but aren't we all. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us
2025-08-121h 03First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 60. FyreBall Ft. Mike Wilson (Knoxville Sentinel)Cheeseless Nachos. Bunless Dogs. Knoxville Sentinel reporter Mike Wilson is on to share tales from the Speedway Classic - the Reds/Braves game staged on a NASCAR Racetrack that took two days to complete, ran out of concessions, and had fans calling it the Fyre Fest of baseball. Except...it was still pretty cool. Laura and Cole get into trade deadline chaos, the UFL's new angel donor, and the Naked Gun movie. This is our hill, and these are our beans!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTC...
2025-08-0557 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 59. Hey, Judas Ft. Andy Martino (SNY Analyst)Emmanuel Clase is under investigation for gambling and this may affect baseball far more than his trade deadline value. SNY analyst and baseball insider Andy Martino talks about Clase, the ramifications of a potential gambling scandal, the outlook for a 2027 lockout, the trade deadline...and The Beatles, of course. Are the Yankees flirting with being sellers? Also: Laura and Cole discover the Women's Football Alliance and go down a St. Louis Slam rabbit hole, the Liberty are in trouble, and AI is being evil (again). Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.c...
2025-07-291h 03
The Terry Collins ShowMLB Trade Deadline talk with Mets Hall of Famer John Franco, Ella Franco and Newsday/SNY's Laura AlbaneseWith Terry Collins traveling our call to the bullpen was made and former Mets Captain, and Mets Hall of Famer John Franco steps in and brings on his daughter Ella (Mets influencer on TikTok and X) to share her hilarious videos of her dad, and talk baseball with Newsday Mets Beatwriter, and SNY's Baseball Night in NY analyst - Laura Albanese.
Plus - the music video of David Wright's Citi Field celebration with behind the scenes footage. A wonderful tribute to the Mets Hall of Famer, with music provided by the Layup Band and their new single "Best One...
2025-07-271h 09First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 58. Apologies to Dana Delany Ft. Larry Fleisher (AP & Field Level Media)Did the media break Anthony Volpe?! We talk to the Associated Press and Field Level Media baseball reporter Larry Fleisher about the state of the Yankees with 10 days until the trade deadline. Cole and Laura think the WNBA should, in fact, pay their players what they owe them, and discuss the future of the league with CBA negotiations in swing. Also, the Mets retired David Wright's number and honored him by...playing like the 2013 Mets. Finally: The Goldens have joined Bachelor in Paradise. Do cougars roam on the sandy shores of Mexico? Yell at us F...
2025-07-2246 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 57. Homer Run Derby Ft. Mike Price ('The Simpsons' exec producer/writer)It's the All-Star break, so what better time to...go into Simpsons lore? Simpsons writer and producer (and serious Mets fan) Mike Price is on to talk about the show's Emmy nominations Tuesday morning, this season's baseball episode, favorite moments, and how Mets fandom has influenced his writing. Cole and Laura chat about the Big Dumper's big dumping at the Home Run Derby, and the rough, rough ESPN broadcast. They also look around MLB at the break. Finally, please, keep your PDA out of airplanes. Laura is begging you. Yell at us Follow us on T...
2025-07-151h 04First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 56. Jeff Passan's Nacho System Ft. Jeff Passan (ESPN)So, what's it like to be ESPN's Jeff Passan with the trade deadline coming up? Cole and Laura quiz Jeff about baseball, learn the platonic idea of a ballpark snack, discuss how to handle Twitter trolls and...because this is sometimes a sports podcast...talk about the Luis Ortiz cheating allegations and much more. Plus! Fourth of July weekend was a wild one in New York with the Subway Series and the return of Joey Chestnut. How would you go about eating 70 hot dogs? Also, Bachelor in Paradise is back, and Cole has reservations. The new Golden Bachelor has...
2025-07-081h 20First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 55. Pray for Mojo Ft. Tyler Kepner (The Athletic)In Macedonia, our widows chant mournful dirges for your garbage Marlins. Senior baseball writer for The Athletic Tyler Kepner is on to talk about his cameo in The Simpsons baseball episode (and, oh yeah, about baseball) Cole and Laura lament Tyrese Haliburton's injury as OKC wins a title. Laura thinks the Mets might actually be in trouble. Sophie Cunningham is the beast we need and deserve. Oh, and is Aaron Rodgers pulling a Manti T'eo?Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc...
2025-06-241h 01First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 54. Growing Pains Ft. Jackie Powell (The Next/Liberty beat writer)The Liberty may have started the season 9-0, but after a loss to the Fever, the true test is just beginning. NY Liberty beat writer Jackie Powell is on to talk potential dynasties, expanded schedules, and standout players as we reach the quarter mark of the season. The Oilers' season is on the brink, and it might all be up to...Stuart Skinner? Plus: The bonkers Rafael Devers trade, Ohtani pitched, and are the Dodgers ritually sacrificing their pitchers? Cole and Laura have conspiracy theories. Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.c...
2025-06-1856 min
The Terry Collins ShowThe Mets June ROLL continues! John Gibbons Interview and Laura Albanese does a deep dive on Pete Alonso's amazin season.The Mets are on a ROLL! Pete Alonso's historic run. Juan Soto getting HOT. Happy Jeff McNeil! The KIDS are contributing in a BIG way . We cover it all this week with Mets Beat Writer from Newsday, and SNY's Baseball Night in NY analyst, Laura Albanese!
A special Talkin with TC segment rewind with Mets Bench Coach JOHN GIBBONS.
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2025-06-111h 05First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 53. Growing the Game Ft. Howard Megdal (TheIXNewsletter / TheNextHoops)The WNBA CBA is about to expire and that could mean big changes to the league. Cole and Laura talk about that and the Caitlin Clark Effect with Howard Megdal, author of "Becoming Caitlin Clark," and editor-in-chief of The IX Newsletter. Plus, Kawkaw is no longer the law, the Oilers brought a knife to a gunfight and lost, and Tyrese Haliburton needs to step up yet again. Also: The highs and lows of tip shaming. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https...
2025-06-1054 min
The Terry Collins ShowTerry Collins welcome Michael Cuddyer to the show, plus Mike Piazza News and Mets Beat Writer Laura AlbaneseOn this episode - Terry Collins welcomes former NY Met, from the 2015 NL Championship team, Michael Cuddyer. From Michael's friendship with David Wright which impacted both of their lives, to Michael's leadership as a Met, to presenting the first WWE championship belt to the player of the game, and announcing his retirement in a very non traditional way, Cuddyer shares inside stories from that time.
Newest Mets Beat Writer from Newsday Laura Albanese joins us in the lead off and offers great analysis of the Mets Dodgers series, as well as shares stories of Met memories that...
2025-06-041h 31First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 52. I Love LA Ft. Jorge Castillo (ESPN)He's Taylor Swift and Lebron James all in one. ESPN baseball reporter Jorge Castillo joins us from LA to talk about how Shohei Ohtani's star power is changing baseball. We check in on the Mets, Yankees, and...uh...Rockies (?) at the 1/3 point of the MLB season and talk about the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Is the U.S. finally ready to take it as seriously as everyone else? NHL and NBA finals are upon us and Laura (still) believes in Stuart Skinner. Plus, Cole thinks the WNBA echosphere has a media literacy problem. Finally: Shoes on a plane. On...
2025-06-031h 05Baseball Isn’t BoringWhat A Difference A Year Makes For The Mets And Laura AlbaneseOne year ago, the Mets were still considered a lost cause, having just executed a last-gasp team meeting to try and save their season. Next thing they knew, June served as a launching pad and an incredible season was reborn. Laura Albanese joined Bradfo to reflect on the turnaround, while also diving into her new existence as Mets beat writer for Newsday. There is also some great podcast talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
2025-06-0140 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 51. Choke Artists Ft. Brian Compton (NHL.com)Laura is a Stuart Skinner believer...and everyone else isn't. NHL.com managing editor Brian Compton is on to talk about Connor McDavid & co., and if anyone has a legitimate chance at unseating the Panthers. We reminisce about the old Nassau Coliseum, wonder what's next for the Maple Leafs, and consider the value of Waffle House. Cole thinks the Pacers are going to drop the ball and lays out the blueprint for Kincks supremacy. Plus, please learn how to act at airports. It's an unhinged episode for an unhinged month of sports.Yell at us ...
2025-05-2755 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 50! A celebration & Breaking News! Ft. Laura Albanese (Newsdays NEW Mets beat reporter) & Cole Critchell (Sports fan from his couch)Fifty episodes! And somehow, this humble podcast is kinda big in...Saudi Arabia? Cole and Laura celebrate the milestone by sharing some big news. They break down the WWE-style showdown between Jalen Bruson's Knicks and Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers, and give a shout out to the trolls and haters who keep the sports world alive. Laura is in Boston with the Mets and she dives into the Juan Soto controversy and gives her take. Plus, NHL Final Four action, and a requiem for the Maple Leafs, who haven't won a Stanley Cup since Mike Meyers made them in The Love...
2025-05-201h 06First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 49. Baseball is Cinema Ft. John DeMarsico(SNY Broadcast)Baseball is cinema, and SNY's John DeMarsico is its rockstar director. Cole and Laura go behind the scenes with the man that's gone viral for the artistic vision behind Mets broadcasts, and chat about the films that inspire shots of Pete Alonso about to absolutely destroy a baseball. Plus, Jalen Brunson is a legend, Golden Knights fans may be the actual worst, and Mrs. Met is back on Twitter, and people are being weird about it. Again. Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2025-05-131h 03First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 48. Post Mortem Blues Ft. Mollie Walker (NY POST)Cole's got the Blues after one of the most gut-wrenching losses in NHL playoff history. Game 1 of Knicks-Celtics was bonkers, and Laura gives Mikal Bridges his flowers. New York Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker gives her diagnosis of a season so mysteriously bad, it made hockey players into nihilistic philosophers. Can new coach Mike Sullivan turn it around? Plus: Previewing the second round of the NHL playoffs. Can Ovechkin put a bow on his year? Can McDavid reach the Holy Land? We ponder life's great questions, one shift at a time. Yell at us F...
2025-05-061h 14First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 47. Knicks Fever Ft. Steve Popper (Newsday)The Knicks are taking over New York, and Newsday Knicks beat writer Steve Popper is on to talk officiating controversies, the Legend of Jalen Brunson, beating the Pistons at their own game, and previewing a possible Celtics showdown. It was a wild week in sports, and Cole and Laura get into the Shedeur Sanders schadenfreude, that weird, weird Bill Belichick interview, and the Blues breaking Connor Hellebuyck. Plus: Darth Vader wouldn't condone sexual harassment, would he?!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2025-04-291h 07First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 46. The Sacramento A's Ft. Susan Slusser (The San Francisco Chronicle)The Not Oakland A's are in West Sacramento and the whole thing is a circus. The San Francisco Chronicle's senior baseball beat reporter Susan Slusser takes us two years of ownership drama (and much more to come), and discusses whether they'll actually make it to Vegas. Plus, Buster Posey's impact on the Giants. Cole and Laura are in full NHL playoff mode. The Blues are 0-2 but Cole is...optimistic? Sort of? Also, the Mets played the Cardinals this weekend, and fixed Juan Soto along the way. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow...
2025-04-221h 11First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 45. Post and Tax Season Ft. Alex Schiffer (Front Office Sports)Rory McIlroy got his green jacket. The Dallas Wings got a frachise-shifting player. And the pod has Front Office Sport's Alex Schiffer on to talk all things NBA playoffs, the massive drama of the Nuggets firing their coach and GM right before the postseason, and what it's like to cover Kyrie Irving. Laura gets on her soapbox about male reporters behaving badly. Cole gets maimed. And they both get into Jackie Robinson's military history on Jackie Robinson Day. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTC
2025-04-151h 11First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 44. "The Saint" Blues Ft. Lou Korac (NHL.com)We got a front seat to hockey history this week, as Alexander Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record. NHL.com's Lou Korac takes us behind the scenes with the most exciting team in hockey right now: The Blues are coming off a franchise-record 12 straight wins to improbably become masters of their own destiny. How did they do it? Can they sustain it? The Gators play a reverse Uno on Houston to clinch the Natty. Plus: Cole and Laura pay tribute to the late, great Val Kilmer (and his incredible South African accent). Download, like and subscribe! Y...
2025-04-081h 09First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 43. Torpedos Away Ft. Gary Phillips (NY Daily News)Man the torpedoes! Daily News Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips is on to get into the nitty gritty on the "torpedo" bats that had everyone talking after the Yankees put a bruising on the Brewers. It's the first week of the baseball season, so let's overreact to some stuff! Jurikson Profar tested positive for steroids and Laura is not shocked. Cole is ready for the March Madness grand finale. Also, what would your walk-up music be? Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram...
2025-04-011h 11
Baseball Isn’t BoringWest Coast Bias: 2025 MLB Preview With Laura AlbaneseIt's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by Newsday Sports Reporter Laura Albanese to discuss her predictions for the 2025 MLB season, reflect on the offseason, give her food hot takes, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-2750 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 42. Opening Day Optimism Ft. Jon Heyman (NY Post, MLB Insider)Cole and Laura celebrate Opening Day by chatting with NY Post columnist and MLB insider Jon Heyman about everything baseball: Can the Yankees overcome their injuries? Can Juan Soto live up to his contract? Are we headed for a work stoppage? Which teams are going to surprise us? And how can mid-market teams compete in the land of the Dodgers? What ARE the Cardinals doing, exactly? Laura tried all of the new food at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field and she gives her must haves for the season. And Cole is ready for the true March Madness to start...
2025-03-251h 10First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 41. One Shining Moment Ft. Adam Zagoria (NY Times, Forbes, NJ.com)We're all mad here. March Madness is upon us and college basketball guru Adam Zagoria is on to break down the bracket, give us his best bets for the Final Four, discuss Cinderella possibilities, update us on the latest on the Cooper Flagg injury and to explain the weird controversy coming out of North Carolina. Is this St. John's year to stun the SEC powerhouses? Plus: The Marlins attempted to live out a sports movie, but MLB said no. The Rays are in dis-a-Ray. And the Bachelor is coming to a close in the most yawn-inducing finale yet. Happy...
2025-03-181h 10First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 40. All Mixed Up Ft. Liz Benn (Major League Baseball Operations)It's Women's History Month, so let's talk to a woman who made history, shall we? Liz Benn, former Mets director of major league baseball operations and the first woman to play in the NYC Metro Baseball League, is on to discuss being the highest-ranking woman in the franchise's front office history, the path to breaking barriers in baseball, women pitching in the majors, and if arbitration hearings are really as dramatic as they sound (spoiler: they are). Cole, Laura and Liz also go in DEEP on the Love is Blind finale. Plus: Gerrit Cole is getting Tommy John and...
2025-03-111h 20First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 39. Cardinal Sins Ft. Katie Woo (The Athletic)The Cardinal Way is dead. Long live The Cardinal Way. The Athletic's Katie Woo is on to talk about the Cardinals ever-evolving and...uh...sometimes confusing plan for the future, John Mozeliak's swan song, and to spread the gospel of toasted ravioli. Cole and Laura go down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole, but first, they discuss who's going to benefit most from the robo-umps. Plus: The Bachelor and Love Is Blind are coming to a close, but the poor decision-making is in mid-season form. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter...
2025-03-051h 05First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 38. Mr. Miyagi's Hitting Lab Ft. Manny Gomez (NJ.Com)You've heard about the Mets pitching lab, but have you heard about their hitting lab? NJ.com's Manny Gomez is on to take us behind the scenes at Port St. Lucie. including big injuries, pregnant racoons, and Francisco Alvarez's...unorthodox methods. Plus: Should the NBA adopt the 4 Nations format? Are the Yankees going emo? And, oh yeah, Love Is Blind officially has a Hall of Fame gaslighter. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_w...
2025-02-251h 15First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 37. Rick on a Roll Ft. Zach Braziler (NY POST)St. John's is taking the Big East by Storm (pun intended) and NY Post's Zach Braziller is on to give us tales of Rick Pitino, and to help us get ready for the conference tournaments, Selection Sunday and March Madness. USA takes on Canada in the 4 Nations Faceoff Finale and Cole and Laura wonder: Where have you gone, Canadian goalies? We're all in deep on The Bachelor and Love Is Blind, and only one thing is certain - some of these contestants are being very sketchy. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us o...
2025-02-201h 15First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 36. Hurts so Good Ft. Judy Battista (NFL Network, Inside the NFL)Cole is in mourning after his beloved Chiefs got walloped by the Eagles in the Super Bowl. NFL Network's Judy Battista is on to talk about the wild scene in an Eagles-fan filled NOLA, the Kendrick Lamar halftime show, and the status of the Chiefs dynasty. Laura is so ready for baseball season and still thinks the Dodgers can be dethroned, but is Spending All The Moneyball really the only way to win? Plus: Does this season of The Bachelor have a gaslighter as its lead? Cole defends Grant's honor. Laura...does not. Download, like and subscribe!...
2025-02-111h 23First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 35. The Sodfather Part II. Ft. Adnan Virk (MLB Network / NHL Network)The Super Bowl is here! Do you watch in public or the living room? Will the Eagles defense let them soar? Who's going to win an Oscar? Are we all retiring to play pickleball? MLB Network and NHL Network sportscaster and noted cinephile Adnan Virk is on to ponder all of life's great questions. Adnan, Cole and Laura discuss the keys to stopping a Chiefs three-peat in this weekend's Super Bowl, the Emilia Perez controversy, stars on the red carpet, and what it was like live commentating on the Oscars when La La Land won Best Picture...and then...
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Pitcher List Fantasy BaseballFBB 004 - Laura Albanese and the Amazin' Mets!Fantasy Baseball BeatFirst, the guys talk with Laura Albanese about the Mets:What's the latest on Pete Alonso and how important is he to the Mets?What happens if they don't bring back Alonso?What does the lineup currently look like?Thoughts on the rotation, specifically with Paul Blackburn and Tylor MegillIs Sean Manaea an ace?How good is Edwin Diaz, and who is next in line?Who within their Minor League organization can surprise us in 2024?Then Laura plays Over/Under with the following players in mind:Tylor MegillJose SiriStarling MarteBrandon NimmoBrett...
2025-02-011h 13First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 34. Lamentations Ft. Antwan Staley (Dailey News)We have our Super Bowl matchups and Cole is in his gloating glory as the Chiefs attempt a three-peat. Daily News Jets beat reporter Antwan Staley is on to discuss the keys to the game, the Jets hiring Aaron Glenn and The Bachelor season premiere (obviously). Also, Laura breaks down the Pete Alonso free agency situation and what it means for baseball. Can the Polar Bear make a Flushing return? Download, like, and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?u...
2025-01-281h 18First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 33. The Cardiac Commanders Ft. Charlotte Carroll(The Athletic)Are they...being civil? Cole and Laura discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a Bills/Chiefs matchup and almost get through it without arguing. Laura goes into enemy territory to watch the Chiefs beat the Texans. The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll is on to talk about Giants fans' worst nightmare: A Commanders/Eagles NFC Championship game. Also: Are the Dodgers the new evil empire? Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&i...
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Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast“Mr. Wilpon, I don’t feel so good” feat. Laura AlbaneseWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we are joined by very special guest Laura Albanese, who covers the Mets and Yankees at Newsday. We begin our conversation by asking Laura about how she got to where she is now and what barriers women still face in the industry.We then shift our focus to the Mets and discuss t...
2025-01-211h 24First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 32. The Doink of Destiny. Ft. Tom Rock(Newsday)Cole and Laura are in a football fugue state after the Wild Card round, Sam Darnold is seeing ghosts, and Jayden Daniels is making everyone a believer. They talk to Newsday national football columnist Tom Rock about the upcoming divisional round. Who has the best chance at an upset? What's his Super Bowl matchup prediction? And what's up with Tom Brady in the booth, anyway? Laura gets some hate mail for her baseball Hall of Fame vote and has too much fun with it. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X...
2025-01-141h 27First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 31. Survive to '25. Ft. Mike Vaccaro(NY POST)That's a wrap on the NFL regular season and it's time for Bold Wild Card Round Predictions. Laura has to make a Sophie's Choice between her two favorite quarterbacks, while Cole makes one pick out of spite alone. Award-winning NY Post columnist Mike Vaccaro is on to talk about the absurdity of New York sports, the Giants future, Rex Ryan, and how to find the stories no one expects. Plus: Laura hosts a dinner party and Cole goes to the Winter Classic in search of Jon Hamm. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow u...
2025-01-071h 20
Staffcast29 - I'll Impugn Myself Just for Fun with Laura AlbaneseFor episode 29 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard spend the final day of the year with Newsday's Laura Albanese to talk about Tommy Hunter's bull semen, covering fights, being in the presence of Alex Rodriguez, Eric Adams using Girl Scouts as a shield, the Wilpon Mets, that time Regis dressed up as Shrek, and more!
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2024-12-311h 18First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 30. Ghosts of Chiefs-mas past. Ft. Cole Critchell and Laura AlbaneseIt's the last episode of the year! And what better way to spend it than ranking holiday movies? Cole talks Die Hard and somehow doesn't bust out the Hans Gruber accent. Home Alone 2 is a Tim Curry tour de force and Laura thinks While You Were Sleeping doesn't get the respect it deserves. Also, we need to discuss Dylan McDermott's impeccable knitwear. Plus, it's Week 15 in the NFL and the playoff picture is becoming clear. Who's grabbing that AFC playoff bye? Download, like and subscribe! Click the yell at us button to send a message! Twitter...
2024-12-1756 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 29. Winter Wonderland Meetings Ft. Abbey Mastracco (Dailey News)Juan Soto is a Met, and everything is chaos. Cole and Laura chat it up with the Daily News' Abbey Mastracco from MLB's Winter Meetings, where it all went down. What does it mean for baseball? What does it mean for small-market teams? And is Pete Alonso coming back to the Mets? It'sNFL Week 14 and Laura still thinks the Chiefs are frauds. Cole is ready to believe in the Panthers (um...well, sort of). Plus: The NFL Simpsons-cast. Was it...kinda good? And they get into Season 3 of the Ultimatum, where the only way to fix your relationship is...
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Mets In The UKMets In The UK Podcast: Episode 20 - feat. Laura AlbaneseJoin Tracey and Tom as they speak to Newsday sports writer and MLB Columnist Laura Albanese. Laura talks about her love of baseball, covering the Mets, as well as the proposed Golden At-Bat rule change.As always, you can find our podcast on Spotify, YouTube, and all other good podcast hosts. We are also on all the socials (Facebook, Instagram, X and Bluesky) @ Mets In The UK or you can use the hashtag #MITUK to get involved.If you have enjoyed this content from our Guest Series, check out...
2024-12-0520 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 28. A Face For Radio Ft. Roberto Abramowitz (ESP Jets Radio, NFL, CBS, NYCFC)Are you ready for some futbol (American and otherwise?). Cole and Laura talk to Roberto Abramowitz, the Spanish language voice for NY Jets radio, the NFL on CBS and NYCFC about the football season, the brutal end to NYCFC's season, and what it's like to dub HBO shows like "Hard Knocks" and "24/7". The Chiefs somehow won again and Cole is in full gloating mode. Plus, it's Hallmark Movie szn and Laura has thoughts on a budding rom-com rivalry. Twitter: https://x.com/FTLLTCIG: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast/Yell at...
2024-12-031h 19First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 27. Talking Turkey & Talking Hockey Ft. Dan Rosen (NHL.Com)Hockey season is here and who better to take us through the season, the NHL's growth efforts, and the Blues firing their head coach than Dan Rosen, senior writer for NHL.com? Cole and Laura go through some Week 13 NFL action, including the Har-Bowl (tm) and Saquon Barkley rubbing salt in the Giants' wounds. Plus, the Thanksgiving side dish hierarchy is revealed. Also: Have you watched Hot Frosty? Because you need to watch Hot Frosty. Download, like and subscribe!Follow us on Twitter/X: @FTLLTCInstagram: FTLLTC_Podcast Yell at us Follow u...
2024-11-261h 19First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 26. Nothing Happens Ft. Stephen Haynes (Poughkeepsie Journal)Wait til next year (or every year until you die). The Giants and Jets are in no-man's land, meaning we're already looking at the 2025 NFL draft with football guru and Poughkeepsie Journal sports reporter Stephen Haynes. Cole is in mourning after the Chief's first loss of the season and Laura...very much is not. Plus: Other Week 11 action and the least shocking ending of the Golden Bachelorette yet. Download, like and subscribe!Follow us on Twitter/X @FTLLTCIG: FTLLTC_Podcast Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTC
2024-11-191h 15First Time Listener Long Time CallerDie Giants Die FT. Neil Best (Newsday / Sportswatch)That's German for 'The Giants The'. Guten tag! The pod goes international as Cole and Laura talk Giants football and the international NFL games with Newsday's Neil Best, who was in Munich this week. The Chiefs are 9-0 but will their matchup against the Bills be too much to handle? We've got all the Week 10 action here, plus Golden Bachelorette, philosophical musings, and the radio show you absolutely have to listen to during the next few months. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us on Twitter/x: @FTLLTCInstagram: FTLLTC_PODYell at us F...
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The Sportsnaut InterviewWhat Is The Latest With Juan Soto And The New York Yankees? Special Guest Laura Albanese JoinsSportswriter for Newsday, Laura Albanese, joins us on the latest Sportsnaut Interview to discuss the New York Yankees offseason, and most specifically, Juan Soto. Tune in! Subscribe for more sports news, analysis, and podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTXpK0dhV9jbwfNLL-pjeQ?sub_confirmation=1 Read the latest sports news: https://sportsnaut.com Follow us!Instagram: @sportsnaut TikTok: @sportsnaut Twitter: @sportsnaut Facebook: @sportsnaut
2024-11-0612 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 24. Last Exit to Springfield Ft. Jerry Beach (Field Level Media, Forbes, AP)Cole and Laura discuss if anyone in the NFC can topple the Lions. They chat with Jerry Beach, who covers MLB and NHL for Field Level Media, AP and Forbes, for a World Series post mortem and discuss if the Islanders have a chance of surviving their barrage of injuries. Most importantly, we get Jerry's definitive Treehouse of Horror rankings as everyone goes on a Simpsons (deeeeeeep) deep dive. Plus: Final thoughts on the Mookie Betts fan interference - and the Yankee fans defending it - and bidding a fond farewell to the latest season Love Is Blind. Download...
2024-11-051h 25First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 23. Start Spreading the Lose Ft. Rob Bradford (Baseball Isn't Boring)Who's getting Juan Soto?! Cole and Laura talk to "Baseball Isn't Boring" host and Red Sox reporter Rob Bradford about this World Series and the OTHER World Series happening this offseason. There's a pretty strong consensus on where Soto likely will sign. Can smaller-market teams even compete in the age of superstars? They go into Week 8 NFL action, sing (another) funeral dirge for the Jets, and give you deets from the Liberty championship parade, including Mayor Adams'...uh...eventful...contributions. Also: Ever seen that viral video of D.B. Sweeney as Shoeless Joe revealing a Hall of Fame ballot...
2024-10-291h 24First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 22. The Triple Dipper Ft. Rustin Dodd (The Athletic & Quarterback Kingdom author)The drought is over. After 28 years, the Liberty have finally won their first WNBA title, and Cole and Laura discuss the bonkers Game 5. They chat all things Chiefs with Rustin Dodd, reporter for The Athletic and author of Kingdom Quarterback. Plus: The Bills are clicking, the World Series as set, and there is only one correct Chili’s order. Download, like, and subsribe! Follow us on twitter/x @FTLLTCIG: FTLLTC_Pod Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_sou...
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STAR 99.9Laura Albanese From NewsdayWill we have a Subway Series between the Mets and the New York Yankees? Baseball columnist Laura Albanese from Newsday explains what might happen in the podcast.
2024-10-1603 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 21. Subway Series, Seriously? Ft. Bryan Hoch (Yankees beat reporter/MLB.com)Are the Yankees…unbeatable? Cole and Laura talk with MLB.com Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch about the ALCS and why the Yankees look so good right now and whether Aaron Judge will break out of his career long playoff slump. Before that, they get into some Week 6 NFL talk. Davante Adams is a Jet and the AFC East is about to get very interesting (even if it’s still mediocre). Also, Cole and Laura are fighting, and it’s over Josh Allen. Plus: Week 7 picks, LIB season 7, reader mailbag and someone gets a prize! Download, like and subscribe!Fo...
2024-10-151h 21WHPC Sports TalkYankees return to ALCS, Interview with Newsday Sportswriter Laura AlbaneseJoshua Umahi is joined by Devin O'Shea and Zack Spring on an unusually baseball-heavy edition of the Friday edition of Sports Talk. The Yankees joined the Mets in clinching their ticket to the League Championship Series, as NYY advanced to the ALCS by beating the Royals in 4 games. After roughly 10 mins of discussion, the guys are joined by Newsday's Laura Albanese, who helped make sense of the Mets' "magic carpet ride" of a run to this point, as well as the Yankees' journey, and which team each NY club might prefer to play in the LCS.
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The Recess BellSports Talk Snippets | Yankees return to ALCS, Interview with Newsday Sportswriter Laura AlbaneseAudio from October 11th, 2024's episode of 'WHPC Sports Talk' on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua Umahi is joined by Devin O'Shea and Zack Spring on an unusually baseball-heavy edition of the Friday edition of Sports Talk. The Yankees joined the Mets in clinching their ticket to the League Championship Series, as NYY advanced to the ALCS by beating the Royals in 4 games. After roughly 10 mins of discussion, the guys are joined by Newsday's Laura Albanese, who helped make sense of the Mets' "magic carpet ride" of a run to this point, as well as the Yankees' journey, and which team each NY...
2024-10-1230 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 20. See Yah, Saleh! Ft. Anthony DiComo (MLB.Com/Mets beat writer)This is the most exciting MLB postseason in recent memory and Cole and Laura are so here for it. MLB.com Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo stops by ahead of NLDS Game 3 to talk about the Mets World Series hopes, whether we should be worried about Edwin Diaz and…is that Dark Brandon Nimmo? Cole and Laura live react to the Jets firing Robert Saleh and they have THOUGHTS, J-E-T-MESS! Plus, Cole is feeling very smug about the Chiefs and Laura is over it. She does, though, have a passionate defense of Josh Allen. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us...
2024-10-081h 11First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 19. It's CHILI SZN! Ft. Joe Yerdon (Bleacher Report / NHL Writer)Feel that nip in the air? No? Well use your imagination because it’s October, baby, and that means playoff baseball, hockey on the horizon, and football in swing. Cole and Laura talk all things NHL with Bleacher Report’s Joe Yerdon, who expertly previews the season. Joe and Laura also try to convert Cole to the magic of Shoresy. Plus: Sam Darnold, MVP? The bonkers Mets/Braves Wild Card play in. And could the 4-0 Chiefs actually be in trouble? Are you ready, guys? Good, cuz you’re goin’. Download, like, and subscribe!Follow us on Social! X/Twitte...
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Locked Up Sports: New York Sports TalkMLB Columnist Laura AlbaneseNewsday MLB Columnist and Regular Panelist on Baseball Night In New York Laura Albanese joins “Locked Up Sports” from Atlanta to give you the latest up to date reporting on the Mets Braves Series
Lindor status, Weather Update and MLB hurricane contigency plan, The tempermant insid ethe Mets Clubhouse after last Nights loss.
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2024-09-2624 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 18. One Last Call Ft. Howie Rose (The voice of the New York Mets)Is that...is that October magic?! Cole and Laura talk to Mets play by play announcer/legend Howie Rose about this ridiculous baseball season, calling big moments in real time, and what the playoffs might bring. Cole is excited about the Chiefs. Laura is resigned to them winning another Super Bowl (featuring other Week 3 action: The Red Rifle is rocking). Laura goes on a Very Special Journey...to Atlanta to cover the Mets, yes, but also through Steven Seagal's mind. Plus: They also talk Golden Bachelorette. Like Gregg, we're just here for the zipline. Download, like and subscribe! Follow...
2024-09-241h 22First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 17. Happy (Meal) Ever After. Ft. Lizanne Murphy (Canadian Olympic Athlete)Laura and Cole go through Laura's DMs to see the hilarious, the cringey, and the VERY ugly parts of being a female sports reporter. She got some help from her friends, though, as women across sports media peel back the curtain to show you what it's like. (Has a stranger ever proposed marriage to you? It's happened to Laura! More than once!)...Plus: A fantastic interview with former Olympic women's basketball player and Hofstra alum Lizanne Murphy, who was in Paris this summer with the Canadian Olympic Committee. She explains the Canadian drone-gate controversy, the growth of women's basketball...
2024-09-171h 17First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 16. Does God Hate the Jets? Ft. Andy Vasquez (Jets beat writer/ NJ Advance Media)Cole and Laura ponder that age-old question as they talk to Andy Vasquez, Jets beat writer for NJ Advance. Can Aaron Rodgers pull them out of this? What happened to the defense? They also break down some of the other big storylines in a very busy NFL Week 1, including the Chiefs, Bears, Bills and Lions games. Plus: Laura is horrified by the end of The Bachelorette, and Cole learns not to text and umpire. Got a question or a comment? Yell at us below or shoot us an email: Longtimecallerpod@gmail.com and we'll discuss on the pod. Follow...
2024-09-101h 14First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 15. 1000 Listeners! FT. Jennifer Williams (Fox 5 Sports)Laura’s back after a week away from the pod and Cole is there to catch her up. New York has US Open fever, and Fox 5 sports reporter Jennifer Williams breaks down everything you need to know for the quarterfinals and beyond. Will the American men’s Open drought finally end?! Plus, Cole bullied Laura into watching Love is Blind: UK and it might even be messier than The Bachelorette. Thank you for over 1000 downloads! Download, like, subscribe. Reach out! Longtimecallerpod@gmail.comTwitter/x @FTLLTC Yell at us Follow us on T...
2024-09-031h 11First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 14. The Aaron Rodgers Bowl! Ft. Nick Dais (Veterans Minimum Pod)Laura is out of the country and left the keys to the kingdom to Cole and his neighborhood friend Anthony to fill in. What could go wrong!? The boys discuss the ethos of their NFL fandom Anthony (JETS) Cole (Chiefs). They are joined by guest Nick Dais of the Veterans Minimum Pod, producer of 'itiswhatitis_talk' pod, and Sirius XM affiliate, to talk the upcoming season, fantasy strategy, and some juicy bets to pick. The show ends with a Little League World Series recap and bar etiquette! Download, like, subscribe! If you or someone you know has a g...
2024-08-271h 12First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 13. California TEAMIN' Ft. Bob Glauber (NFL Columnist, Writer, Author)Are you ready for some football?! The NFL preseason is underway and Cole and Laura are getting hyped up with the help of Bob Glauber, author, 37-year NFL columnist and recipient of the Pro Football Writers of America's lifetime achievement award. They break down the big storylines to watch this season, which teams could surprise you, and whether the Chiefs have it in them to three-peat. Plus, they break down what USMNT's new coaching hire means for their World Cup journey, get into some wild Steven Seagal lore, and honor the patron saint of the pod...Dateline's Chris Hansen...
2024-08-2048 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 12. Olympic Withdrawal FT. Jackie Powell (The Next)Cole and Laura have post-Olympics depression - but that doesn't mean they can't relive USA Men's basketball's epic march toward gold. Plus, they have to talk about the Breakdancer Heard 'Round the World, right? They chat with Jackie Powell, a freelance women's basketball writer for The Next, Yahoo Sports and MSNBC. The women won gold, but the international talent gap is shrinking. Who's challenging the U.S. next? Plus: Brittney Griner's emotional victory, Dearica Hamby is suing the WNBA, and the Aces are being shaaaaady. Bachelorette / Bar etiquette to end the episode. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us on...
2024-08-1357 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 11. We're going streaking! (White Sox) Ft. Evan Drellich (The Athletic)The one where Laura gets stranded. Cole and Laura discuss Laura's 24-hour nightmare journey to get to St. Louis for a Mets game and then experiencing the...uh...unique local cuisine. Cole laments the state of the Cardinals. They welcome Evan Drellich, senior writer for The Athletic, who talks about the White Sox losing streak, the future of baseball, and the likelihood of another MLB lockout in 2026 (spoiler: It's not good news). Follow us on X/Twitter @FTLLTCYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www...
2024-08-0649 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 10. USA All the way! Ft. Dan Abrams (Athlete Logos)Cole and Laura dive into the MLB trade deadline madness and what it means for the rest of the season. They talk to Dan Abrams, the graphic artist behind the wildly popular Athlete Logos, about the highs and lows of fandom, and creating the designs that have come to define the Mets. Plus: Cole goes into Mighty Ducks lore, Laura is a little bit in love with the pommel horse guy, Olympics talk and…[dramatic voice] the most hilarious end to the Bachelorette yet. Download, like, subscribe! Follow us on twitter/x @FTLLTCYell at us ...
2024-07-3054 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 9. Gold Jerry, Gold. FT Mike GavinThe Olympics are coming and the plotlines are juicy this year. Cole is a patriotic fan and Laura is...not. They talk to NBC Sports and Entertainment reporter Mike Gavin about U.S. Men's and Women's basketball, the return of Simone Biles, track and field drama and Seinfeld. The duo discuss the best Olympic movies, whether The Cutting Edge is a deep cut, Cole drops a ton of Fast and Furious quotes, and dive into the latest train wreck episode of the Bachelorette. Do you accept this rose? Follow us along on x/twitter @FTLLTC...
2024-07-231h 00First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 8. 500 Milestone! Ft. Howard MegdalWe've reached 500 listeners! You know what that means: Cole and Laura wade into the dark waters of Laura's DMs, and this one's a doozy. They talk WNBA with Howard Megdal, founder and editor-in-chief of The Next, a top-line women's basketball site, and author of the book Rare Gems. So, is this the Liberty's year? Plus! Home Run Derby, National Anthem blind items, soccer, and Laura meets (stalks) a Mets mascot celebrity. Follow us on Twitter/X @FTLLTCYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2024-07-1655 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 7. The Furries ft. Dylan ButlerSo what’s the deal with Furries anyway? Mets go to Pittsburgh during FurryCon and Cole and Laura get the tea on all animal-related drama. (Furries! They’re just like us!) Plus, are the Yankees broken? The Cardinals are on the upswing and the All Star game isn’t. We also tap MLSSoccer.com editor Dylan Butler, who’s got the scoop on the Copa/Euro tourneys. Laura embraces the dark side when it comes to The Bachelorette. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us on twitter/x @FTLLTC Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https...
2024-07-0954 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 6. A loaded 4th of July episode FT. Abbey Mastracco & Sean Martin.Cole and Laura come through with a jam-packed episode ahead of the long weekend. The U.S. men’s national team celebrates our country’s independence by choking in the Copa America group stage. They talk WNBA and bring in not one but two guests! Abbey Mastracco, Mets beat reporter for the Daily News, breaks down buyers and sellers at the deadline and cracks open her DMs to give us a peak at the randos shooting their shots. Guardians broadcast engineer Sean Martin talks all things Cleveland sports and what it’s like to accidentally go viral. Download, like and su...
2024-07-021h 19First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 5. All this way for nothing ft. Glenn CrooksCole comes back from LA very tired and Laura makes some friends watching the Stanley Cup at a house warming party. The duo recap the Stanley Cup game 7, talk the latest in the WNBA, MLB, before chatting with guest Glenn Crooks, play-by-play voice of NYCFC, who breaks down the Copa, Euros, and current state of the MLS! Download, like, and subscribe!Follow us on X/Twitter @FTLLTC Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_she...
2024-06-251h 13First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 4. Hot Grimace Summer Ft. Andrew GrossCole and Laura say goodbye to the NBA season and have very strong thoughts about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. Also, are the Grimace Mets winning the World Series? Stick around for an interview with NHL writer Andrew Gross, who talks Stanley Cup and (possibly?) being the reason Sean Avery called Martin Brodeur a fatso. Finally, we wrap with very important bar etiquette.Follow us on social: X/Twitter: @FTLLTCYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig...
2024-06-181h 18First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 3. Ka Kaw is NOT the law ft. Evan BarnesCole and Laura discuss the devastating battlehawks loss, cricket, MLB, the Stanley Cup finals, and we have a guest! Nets beat reporter for NewsdaySports Evan Barns (@evan_b) joins the pods to discuss the NBA finals. Follow the pod on social @FTLLTC @AlbaneseLaura @coleslawcritch Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==BBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttimelistener.bsky.social
2024-06-111h 05First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 2. Minnesota, the city of championsLaura and Cole discuss the Caitlin Clark drama, the WPHL’s new champion, and MLB chaos. Also: High school chess (sure, why not?), Laura picks a UFL team, TacoBell's new Cheez-it crunch wrap review, and…cricket?! Bobblehead giveaways are around the corner, once we figure it out. Like, subscribe, leave a review. The madness has just begunYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==BBluesky: https://bsky.app...
2024-06-0450 minFirst Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 1. Where is Noah Syndergaard?Laura and Cole introduce themselves, talk about what the pod is about. We recap the latest in the NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, MLB season, and even sprinkle in some UFL, WNBA, and some Steven Seagal references. Pilot episode. Enjoy! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==BBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttimelistener.bsky.social
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Side Retired PodcastThe New York Perspective: Laura AlbaneseSports journalist & writer for Newsday Laura Albanese joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode!! Hear all about Laura's experience getting into the journalism industry, covering the two New York Baseball teams & her thoughts on the current state of the Mets and Yankees. Thanks so much for joining us Laura, really appreciate all the time, stories, insight & hoping for a better last few months of NY Baseball this year!
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