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Instigating with Clarkey and DrurySeason 5 Episode 19-New York Sports Analyst Mike Damergis on NFL/MLB, Producer Adam drops by!Former TheFan590 alum and New York sports analyst Mike Damergis jumps on to discuss the NFL playoffs, the Giants getting Harbaugh, and the baseball off-season so far.Our old pal, Producer Adam, also makes a surprise guest appearance to chat about Clarkey's Leafs beating his Avs, and the upcoming Olympics.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps and catch us on Rogers TV!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA
2026-01-1659 minInstigating with Clarkey and DrurySeason 5 Episode 7-DAAAA YANKEES LOSE w/Sportsnet Fan590's Mike Gentile, Yanks fan Mike DamergisClarkey and Drury welcome back Yankees fan and host of The Bronx is Burning Mike Damergis, and Sportsnet TheFan590's Mike Gentile, to break down the Jay's historic ALDS win over the Yankees.What went wrong for New York? Vladdy got hot. Yesavage is a beast. Is Detroit or Seattle a better matchup for the Jays in the ALCS? How many F-bombs if Toronto goes all the way? All this and more covered in this week's show.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe...
2025-10-1059 minInstigating with Clarkey and DrurySeason 5 Episode 6-Jays ALDS Preview w/ Sun beat reporter Rob Longley, Yankees fan Mike DamergisDrury and Clarkey welcome back Toronto Sun Blue Jays beat reporter Rob Longley to celebrate the AL East division champs, and preview an upcoming ALDS against the New York Yankees.Following Rob, Yankees super fan and host of The Bronx is Burning Mike Damergis jumps on to give his take on this Yankees team, Aaron Judge's post season legacy and the head-to-head with the Jays.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https...
2025-10-031h 00Instigating with Clarkey and DruryInstigating Summer Special ft. Mike Damergis and Mike GentileRyan and Clarkey welcome on The Bronx is Burning podcast host and Yankees superfan Mike Damergis, alongside Sportsnet The Fan590 producer Mike Gentile.The guys have a roundtable discussion about the Blue Jays, who recently swept the Yanks to take over first place in the AL East, how they're doing it, what's wrong with the Yankees and plenty of other AL East storylines.Then, Clarkey and the Mikes share stories from their days working together at TheFan, including all of them serving as producers of PrimeTime Sports.Finally, Ryan and Clarkey reveal that...
2025-07-1248 minInstigating with Clarkey and DrurySeason 4 Episode 9-The Bronx Is Burning host, Mike Damergis, and Footy Prime host James SharmanClarkey and Ryan welcome on diehard Yankees fan and longtime sports producer, journalist and professor, Mike Damergis, who hosts The Bronx is Burning Podcast, to discuss the Yankees game 5 implosion to lose the World Series to the Dodgers.
Mike gets fired up about THAT inning, the Betts/Yankees fan fiasco, Aaron Boone, Juan Soto's future, Aaron Judge's legacy and much more. Mike also discusses the shambolic New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers.
Then, James Sharman, longtime soccer (football) broadcaster and expert and host of Footy Prime, jumps on to chat TFC and their future, Messi...
2024-11-011h 00
Mad Sports RadioKing and I Podcast Week11@SportsRadioProf Mike Damergis and The King Scott Engel @ScottETheKing, break down Week 11 in the NFL. The Eagles and Chiefs clash in KC; Jets look to survive in Buffalo; the Vikings look to tame the Broncos; the Seahawks have a MUST WIN in LA; the Browns look at life after Watson against the Steelers.
2023-11-1715 minMad Sports RadioThe King and I Week 9 NFLMike Damergis and Scott Engel dive into Week 9 in the NFL. The premiere match-up has the Cowboys at the Eagles in a battle for the NFC East; the Bills return to Cincinnati where last year's game ended in near tragedy; Miami and KC battle-it-out in Germany while the Seahawks head to Baltimore.
2023-11-0326 minMad Sports RadioThe King and I Podcast Week8The @SportsRadioProf Mike Damergis and The King Scott Engel (@ScotteTheKing) break down the gaming lines and fantasy plays for Week 8 in the NFL. The 49ers look to bounce back against the Bengals; the Vikings try and stay hot in Green Bay; the Battle of NYC between the Jets and Giants; the Rams and Cowboys go Old School and the Seahawks have a tough battle against the Browns.
2023-10-2723 min
Mad Sports RadioThe King and I Podcast 1Mike Damergis and Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer Scott Engel break down Week 7 in the NFL. The Eagles look to rebound in a tough match vs Miami; the Lions look to show off their toughness against the Bullies of Baltimore; the Rams battle the Steelers and are the Cards prey for the Seahawks? We talk FANTASY & BETTING for every game!!!
2023-10-2031 min
Mad Sports RadioFox MLB Post - Game Dream TeamMike Carver, Joe Lisi and Mike Damergis critique Fox's MLB post-game crew of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz.
2023-07-1204 min
Mad Sports RadioJoe Lisi thinks young Mets fans don't know who Tom Seaver isSportsGrid Radio Host Mike Carver and producer Mike Damergis have some with Joe Lisi about his blind-sided love of football when he says the youth aren't aware of Tom Terrific!
2023-06-1502 min
Mad Sports RadioFormer NY Yankee Catcher Jim Leyritz joins Mike Damergis on the Sports SitdownFormer Yankee Catcher Jim Leyritz joins the Sports Sitdown to discuss the Aaron Judge signing; his glory days with the Yankees; how Boss George Steinbrenner almost fired Joe Torre and the steroid cloud that lingers in baseball.
2022-12-1419 min
Mad Sports RadioHoward Cross joins Mike Damergis on SportsGrid RadioHad a Sports Sitdown with former NY Giants Super Bowl 25 winning TE Howard Cross. Despite the latest struggles, Cross believes this is a successful season. The former Giant isn't sure about signing Saquon Barkley to a long-term deal.
2022-12-1409 min
Mad Sports RadioThe Sports Sitdown With Former Yankee Jim LeyritzFormer Yankee post-season hero Jim Leyritz talks with Mike Damergis about the latest Yankee collapse in the ALCS and recalls the glory of he 1996 Championship as the Bombers came from two games down against Atlanta.
2022-10-2618 min
Mad Sports RadioPlayoff Push Episode 2 Yanks down two games vs Astros In ALCS meltdownSports Professor & Broadcaster Mike Damergis and Gotham Baseball Editor Mark Healy talk about the Yankees struggles in the ALCS vs the Astros. It's the same story for Yankee fans as the watch the Bombers lose on Houston.
2022-10-2124 min
Mad Sports RadioGang Green Report week 6 Jets 27 Packers 10Mike Damergis and Jack Monaghan discuss the Jets big win in Green Bay over the Packers.
2022-10-1808 min
Mad Sports RadioPlayoff Push Episode 1Gotham Baseball Editor Mark Healy and Sports Broadcaster Mike Damergis discuss the end to the Mets 2022 season and how the Yankees could lose to the Guardians in the ALDS.
2022-10-1124 min
Mad Sports RadioSports Sitdown - Notre Dame looking for a home, Cowboys a money-making machineHosts Mike Damergis, Charles Coplin & Scott Taylor discuss how the Dallas Cowboys named most valuable sports franchise at $7.64 billion. Jerry Jones has said he would never sell the Dallas Cowboys. If he ever changed his mind, Sportico has it valued at $7.64 billion, making it the most valuable franchise across all sports.
2022-08-0412 min
Mad Sports RadioSports Sitdown Open - will NFL come down on Watson?Hosts Mike Damergis, Scott Taylor and Charles Coplin discuss the Deshaun Watson debacle as the sex-crazed quarterback is given a six-game suspension .
On Monday, Watson was suspended for six games this season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy in private meetings with massage therapists while he was with the Houston Texans.
The NFL had asked Sue L. Robinson, the former judge hired by the NFL and its players union to decide on Watson's punishment, for a suspension covering the 17-game regular season and the playoffs.
2022-08-0406 min
Mad Sports RadioMike Damergis Joins Donnie Rightside and Kevin Walsh On The Money LineDavid Ortiz enters Cooperstown despite testing positive for steroids in 2003
2022-07-2508 min
The Gotham Sports MachineGotham Gridiron: Talking Jets and Giants with Mike DamergisJack and Mark break down what the Giants and Jets biggest needs are going into draft week with veteran sports producer Mike Damergis. When a guy like Deebo Samuel is on the market it is hard to not pull the trigger. Should the Giants or Jets make a move? Or should they focus on the rebuild and build the trenches through the draft?
2022-04-2325 min
Mad Sports RadioUSFL Podcast with Mike Damergis. WEEK 1 STALLIONS 28 NJ GENERALS 24USFL Kickoff 2022: Stallions beat Generals 28-24
2022-04-1708 min
Mad Sports RadioMike Damergis interviews HOF RB Larry Csonka on the USFL's Glory Days and the case vs FoxLarry Csonka recalls his time as GM of the Jacksonville Bulls and the excitement the USFL brought to so many cities.
Lead Counsel Nick Matich discusses the case that the original USFL owners have brought against Fox and why it is important to recognize the league's rich history.
2022-03-1231 min
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Mad Sports RadioDave Lapham NJ Generals Full InterviewFormer NJ Generals offensive lineman Dave Lapham talks with Mike Damergis about moving from the NFL to the USFL. Lapham discusses former Heisman teammates Herschel Walker and Doug Flutie and was prophetic in calling Donald Trump "Presidential" in 2005.
2021-12-3128 min
Mad Sports RadioUSFL Podcast: Irv Eatman full interviewThe great offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Stars talks with Mike Damergis about the Glory Days of the USFL.
2021-12-2952 min
Mad Sports Radio11 - 22 Sports History Tyson BerbickThirty-five years ago today, Mike Tyson completed his rise to superstardom by destroying Trevor Berbick in two rounds to capture his first slice of the heavyweight championship. In doing so, “Iron Mike,” at 20 years 150 days, became the youngest boxer ever to win a widely recognized heavyweight title belt, although he wouldn’t earn full recognition until after he crushed Ring Magazine and lineal champion Michael Spinks (who beat the previous “Man” Larry Holmes in 1985 and was stripped of his IBF belt for fighting Gerry Cooney instead of mandatory challenger Tony Tucker) in June 1988.
2021-11-2200 min
Mad Sports Radio11 - 10 Sports History Hagler - Duran 19831983 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler retains world middleweight boxing title with a 15-round unanimous points decision over Roberto Durán at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas; first time Hagler taken the distance as champion
2021-11-1000 min
Mad Sports Radio11 - 9 Sports History Holyfield - Tyson 1The matchup that everyone wanted to see, even if most fight fans suspected they knew what the outcome would be, was scheduled to take place on Nov. 8, 1991. It spoke well of the oddsmakers’ high regard for Holyfield that he was only a 2-1 opening-line underdog, but the wagering gap figured to widen as deep-pocketed backers of Tyson – who had followed the loss to Douglas with first-round stoppages of Henry Tillman and Alex Stewart and two wins over Donovan “Razor” Ruddock, one inside the distance — bet the house on someone they had always regarded, until Douglas, as a sure thing.
But the fight...
2021-11-0900 min
Mad Sports Radio11 - 8 Sports History Tom Dempsey 63 Yd FGThomas John Dempsey was an American professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills. On this date, he set the NFL record 63-yard FG as Saints beat the Lions 19-17.
2021-11-0800 min
Mad Sports Radio11 - 6 Sports History Art Modell Browns Leave ClevelandAfter extensive talks between the NFL, the Browns, and officials of the two cities, Cleveland accepted a legal settlement that would keep the Browns legacy in Cleveland. ... Modell would in turn then be granted a new franchise (the 31st NFL franchise), for Baltimore.
2021-11-0700 min
Mad Sports Radio11 - 1 Sports History Denny McClainDenny McLain is MLB's last 30-game winner. Denny McLain is the first pitcher to reach the magic number of 30 wins in a season in 34 years when the Detroit Tigers rally for a 5-4 victory over the Oakland A's. The 24-year-old right-hander also will be the last to accomplish the feat this century.
2021-11-0100 min
Mad Sports RadioWeek 7 Gang Green Report Jets stun Bengals 34-31If you believe in Tom Brady Cinderella stories, then you want to believe that a a star was born on the day Jets fans were chanting for their quarterback, even on their way out of the stadium and into the parking lots. Because their quarterback had just thrown for 405 yards and three touchdowns. And caught a two-point conversion from Jamison Crowder. And led a 34-31 upset over the Bengals. NY Post Steve Serby
2021-11-0111 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 31 Sports History Earl LlyodEarl Francis Lloyd was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was the first African American player to play a game in the National Basketball Association. An All–American player at West Virginia State University, Lloyd helped lead West Virginia State to an undefeated season in 1948.
2021-10-3100 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 30 Sports History Rumble In The JungleThe Rumble in the Jungle was a historic heavyweight championship boxing match on October 30, 1974, at the 20th of May Stadium in Kinshasa, Zaire, between undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali. The event had an attendance of 60,000 people.
2021-10-3000 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 27 Sports History Twins - Braves 1991Twins pitcher Jack Morris threw a 10-inning shutout in Game 7 as the Twins beat the Braves 1-0.
2021-10-2700 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 26 Sports History Marciano vs LouisSeventy years have passed since Louis and Marciano squared off in Madison Square Garden, and the fact that a bejeweled belt was not on the line scarcely seems to matter now. Such changing-of-the-guard bouts stand as stark testimony that an era has expired and must give way to another, the same in the ring as it is in nature, where an old and proud lion eventually must yield as head of the pride to a younger, stronger version. Ironically, the same scenario had played out during the recently ended baseball season, also in New York City, with a Louis equivalent...
2021-10-2600 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 25 Sports History 1986 Mets1986 — The New York Mets rallied for three runs with two outs in the 10th inning against the Boston Red Sox and pushed the World Series to a decisive seventh game. The tie-breaking run scored on Boston first baseman Bill Buckner’s error on Mookie Wilson’s slow grounder.
2021-10-2500 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 19 Sports History Rick MondayOctober 1981 when Rick Monday of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a home run off of Montreal Expos pitcher Steve Rogers in the ninth inning, giving the Dodgers a berth in the World Series.
2021-10-1900 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 18 Sports History Reggie Mr October Is BornOct. 18, 1977, Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson smashed three home runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series, helping the Yankees win 8-4 and clinch the series 4-2, all while earning himself the moniker "Mr. October."
2021-10-1800 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 15 Sports History Gretzky Breaks Howe's Recordn October 15, 1989, Los Angeles King Wayne Gretzky breaks Gordie Howe's points record (1,850) in the final period of a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky's record-setting goal tied the game; in overtime he scored another, and the Kings won 5-4.
2021-10-1500 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 12 Sports History Herschel Walker TradeThe Herschel Walker trade was the largest player trade in the history of the National Football League.[1] This deal on October 12, 1989, centered on sending running back Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings. Including Walker and a transaction involving the San Diego Chargers, the trade eventually involved 18 players and draft picks. At the time of the deal, the Cowboys were one of the worst teams in the league (the team finished the 1989 season with its worst post-merger record, 1–15), trading away their best player, while the Vikings believed that Walker was the missing piece they needed to make a...
2021-10-1200 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 11 Sports History Red Sox - Cards World Series Game 6 in 1967Pivotal Game 6 matched rookie Gary Waslewski (2–2, 3.21) who had only pitched in 12 regular season games, versus one-year wonder Dick Hughes (16–6, 2.67) who pitched three seasons, winning only twice more in 1968 before retiring due to arm problems.
Rico Petrocelli gave the Red Sox an early lead with a second inning blast over the Green Monster in left field. St. Louis came back with two runs in the top of the third when Julián Javier hit a lead-off double off that same Green Monster. After retiring the next two batters, Waslewski gave up a single to Lou Brock, scoring Javier. Then after a Brock...
2021-10-1100 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 10B Sports History 1980 Brett HRGeorge Brett hits a three-run homer off Goose Gossage into the third tier at Yankee Stadium to put the Royals up and send the Royals to the World Series
2021-10-1000 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 10 Sports History Lawrence TaylorAfter an All-American career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1978–1981), Taylor was drafted by the Giants as the second overall selection in the 1981 NFL Draft. Although controversy surrounded the selection due to Taylor's contract demands, the two sides quickly resolved the issue. Taylor won several defensive awards after his rookie season. Taylor is both the first and currently only NFL player to win the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in his rookie season. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Taylor was a disruptive force at outside linebacker, and is credited with changing defensive game pl...
2021-10-1000 min
Mad Sports RadioWEEK 5 FALCONS 27 JETS 20Jets comeback falls short as the Jets lose 27-20. Gang green 1-4.
The offense only had 230 yards on the day.
Zach Wilson goes 19-32 for 192 and a pick.
Matt Ryan finished 33-45 for 342 yards and two TDs.
The Falcons finished with 450 yards.
2021-10-1011 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 9 This Date in Sports History Mike SingletaryHe led the Bears to a 15-1 season in 1985. The "46" defense invented by Buddy Ryan allowed Singletary to be unblocked on virtually every play. That season, he recorded 109 solo tackles (52 assists), 3 sacks, 1 interception, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, and 10 defended passes. He won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year,[7] and led a defense that was ranked 1st overall (1st against the rush; 3rd against the pass).
Throughout the 1985 playoffs, Singletary provided stellar efforts in all 3 games. In the divisional game against the New York Giants at home, Singletary recovered a fumble early in the 1st quarter and a sack of...
2021-10-0900 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 8 This Date in Sports History 1995 MarinersBoth teams finished the strike-shortened 1995 season with 79 wins. The Seattle Mariners were making their postseason debut on the strength of an amazing divisional comeback. The New York Yankees made it to the postseason for the first time since losing in the 1981 World Series, and the only time with Don Mattingly on their roster, as the AL Wild Card. The series featured at least ten runs per game and two extra-inning games. Ken Griffey, Jr. was the star, hitting five home runs. The total number of home runs from both teams at the end of the series was 22, a record for...
2021-10-0800 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 8 This Date in Sports History Don LarsonLarsen pitched the sixth perfect game in MLB history, doing so in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series. It is the only no-hitter and perfect game in World Series history and is one of only two no-hitters in MLB postseason history (the other being Roy Halladay's in 2010). He won the World Series Most Valuable Player Award and Babe Ruth Award in recognition of his 1956 postseason.
2021-10-0800 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 6 Sports History Cubs Greek Goat CurseThe Curse of the Billy Goat was a sports-related curse that was supposedly placed on the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in 1945, by Billy Goat Tavern owner William Sianis. The curse lasted 71 years, from 1945 to 2016. During game 4 of the 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field, Sianis’ pet goat, named Murphy, was bothering other fans, and so the pair were asked to leave the stadium.[1][2] Outraged, Sianis allegedly declared, "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more," which had been interpreted to mean that the Cubs would never win another National League (NL) pennant, at least for the remainder of Si...
2021-10-0600 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 6 Sports History Jordan RetiresJordan was just 30 years old when he announced his decision to retire on Oct. 6, 1993. At the time, Jordan said he had lost the desire to play basketball after a series of grueling seasons and the mounting toll of his celebrity status
2021-10-0600 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 5A Sports History 1921 first World Series BroadcastOn this day in sports: October 5, 1921 the World Series featuring National League Champs New York Giants versus the American League Champs New York Yankees was broadcast via radio for the first time ever. The game, held at the New York Polo Grounds IV, was won by the Yankees who later lost the series 5 games to 3 to the Giants. In 1921 technology was a little pre-historic and the game was only able to be heard over 3 stations; KDKA from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, WBZ from Springfield, Massachusetts, and WJZ from Newark, New Jersey. Listeners of KDKA heard the game live from the Polo Grounds...
2021-10-0500 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 4 Date in Sports History 1987 STRIKEIn 1987, the NFL used "scabs" to play NFL games. In all, the scabs played 3 games, while one game was missed. Doug Williams led Washington to the Super Bowl that season, becoming the first African-American QB win a Super Bowl.
2021-10-0400 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 4 Date in Sports History 1955 Dodgers WinThe Dodgers win their first World Series by knocking-off their heated rivals, the NY Yankees, in seven games
2021-10-0400 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 2 Date in SPORTS HISTORY Bob GibsonBob Gibson K's 17 Detroit Tigers in the World Series in 1968, setting an MLB record.
2021-10-0300 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 2 Date in SPORTS HISTORY (DENT)Bucky Dent secures a place in baseball lore as he hits a 3-run Home Run to give the Bombers a 3-2 lead over Boston. Dent earned a new nickname in Beantown as well.
2021-10-0300 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 1 This Date in SPORTS HISTORY (Roger hits #61)1961, Roger Maris breaks Babe Ruth’s home run record by blasting number 61 on the last day of the season…on this same date in 1932, the Bambino called his famous Home Run shot vs the Cubs in the World Series…
2021-10-0100 min
Mad Sports Radio10 - 1 This Date in SPORTS HISTORY (Ali - Frazier fight for a third and final time)OCT. 1
1975, the Thrilla in Manila, Muhammad Ali stops Smokin’ Joe Frazier in 14 rounds to retain his WBC/WBA heavyweight title…SOUND…this match the third and final time these two boxing titans would meet in the ring….
2021-10-0100 min
Mad Sports Radio9 - 30 This Date in SPORTS HISTORY Roberto Clemente1972 In his final game before his tragic plane crash, Pirates OF Roberto Clemente doubles off the Mets John Matlack to become the 11th player to record 3,000 hits…
Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame 6 months after his passing….
2021-10-0100 min
Mad Sports Radio9 - 30 This Date in SPORTS HISTORY (Babe Ruth Hits 60)1927, Babe Ruth smashes his 60th home run of the season, a record that held for 34 years…
1939 the first televised college football game, Fordham beats Waynesburg 34-7
1980 Ricky Henderson breaks Ty Cobb’s 65-year-old A-L record by stealing his 97th base…
2021-10-0100 min
Mad Sports Radio9 - 29 SPORTS HISTORY WILLIE MAYS CatchIn 1954, The "Sey Hey Kid," Willie Mays makes his famous over-the-head catch in Game 1 of the World Series….the Giants went to sweep Cleveland in 4 games…
2021-09-2900 min
Mad Sports Radio9 - 28 THIS DATE IN SPORTS HISTORY (Ted Williams)1941 Ted Williams finishes the season batting .406...on the same date in 1960, Teddy Ballgame ended his career with home run # 521…
1951 The Rams Norm Van Brocklin passes for an NFL record 554 yards
2021-09-2800 min
Mad Sports Radio9 - 28THIS DATE IN SPORTS HISTORY (BULLDOG BREAKS DON DRYSDALE'S RECORD)Sept. 28
1988, the Bull Dog Orel Hershiser breaks Don Drysdale record by tossing 59 scoreless innings…(SOUND)
1976 Mohammad Ali defeats Ken Norton in 15 rounds for the heavy weight belt…
1920, 8 White Sox players are indited for throwing the 1919 World Series… Including Shoeless Joe Jackson
2021-09-2800 min
Mad Sports Radio9 - 27 This Date in SPORTS HISTORY September 27thIn 1923 Lou Gehrig, The Iron Horse hits his first of 493 home runs…
1921 Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller sets his first 2 world records… Weissmuller went on to play the role of Tarzan in early American cinema
2021-09-2400 min
Mad Sports Radio9 - 11 Ernie Accorsi Reflects On Sept. 11, 20 years laterAccorsi shares his memories about the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 with radio host and Iona College professor Mike Damergis. The Giants just returned to N.J. after an overnight flight back from Denver. Accorsi, along with a few staff members watched in horror as the Twin Towers collapsed only 5 miles from Giants Stadium.
2021-09-0927 min
Mad Sports RadioUSFL Audio Vault with Dan Fouts and his talks with the OutlawsChargers legendary QB Dan Fouts says he was talking with the USFL's Outlaws before remaining in San Diego
2021-06-0309 min
Mad Sports RadioUSFL Podcast with Bart OatesFormer Philadelphia Stars center Bart Oates discusses his USFL days with host Mike Damergis
2021-06-0306 min
Mad Sports RadioUSFL - Chris Palmer AudioMike Damergis talks with former New Jersey Generals offensive coordinator Chris Palmer. Palmer discusses the talent the Generals had in veterans like Brian Sipe, Jim LeClaire, Bobby Leopold and Jerry Holmes. Chris also talks about the talent the USFL generated in Herschel Walker, Steve Young, Jim Kelly, Reggie White and Sam Mills.
2021-05-0331 minMad Sports RadioGang Green Report: Dolphins sink Jets 26-18 in Week 8The Jets drop to an all-time low as Gang Green loses to the winless Dolphins 26-18. Rob Carpenter tells Mike Damergis that the Jets are playing out the season and they need to look for a new coach and possibly a new Q-B in 2020.
2019-11-0413 min
Just End The Suffering61-Jets Training Camp Preview with Rob CarpenterIt's time to talk some New York Jets' football on the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips is joined by former Jets' wide receiver Rob Carpenter (10:00) to break down all the big headlines surrounding Gang Green as the preseason opener approaches on Thursday. Mike also chats with Mike Damergis about the state of baseball (20:19), recaps the deals from the trade deadline (1:33), and offers his critique of the Amazon Prime football series All or Nothing (34:32) on this week's show.
2019-08-0538 min
Mad Sports RadioBert Sugar on Louis - SchmelingBert Sugar discusses the significance of the Louis-Schmeling bout
2019-06-0300 min
Just End The Suffering42-Masters PreviewIt's time to hit the links in the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips is joined by his favorite golf industry professional, Dan DeMartini, to preview the Masters (11:35). Mike is also joined by Mike Damergis (25:45) to discuss some of the injury woes facing the Yankees in the early season. Mike also recaps the end of the college basketball season (1:42) and offers his take on the Jets' new uniforms (38:57) on the show.
2019-04-1045 min
Mad Sports RadioRick Cerrone, the Editor-in-Chief of Baseball Digest Rick Cerrone joins Mike DamergisThe Editor-in-Chief of Baseball Digest Rick Cerrone joins Mike Damergis to discuss the legacy of HOF pitcher Tom Seaver as well as his visit to spring training camps and articles coming in Baseball Digest.
2019-03-0820 min
Mad Sports Radio2-27 Sports Sitdown - Yanks should make a play for Bryce HarperDespite a lull in sports, Mike Damergis and Joe D'Aloisio spark things up on whether the Yankees should make a play for Bryce Harper.
2019-02-2808 min
Mad Sports RadioFeb. 20, 2019 Iona College Radio Hour Part 1Prof. Mike Damergis talks with the first black NHL player Willie O'Ree; Mass Comm junior Nikkole Maldari interviews alumnae Chelsea Cabarcas from the Class of '15. Chelsea is heading to Europe to work as a TV Soccer Analyst and gives some sound advice to today's mass comm students.
2019-02-1932 min
Mad Sports RadioSports Sitdown with Mike Damergis & Joe D'Aloisio Feb. 13 2019Mike Damergis and Joe D'Aloisio discuss the new spring football league - The Alliance of American Football.
2019-02-1715 min
Mad Sports RadioWVOX Interview With Chuck Mercein, Former Packers FBMike Damergis talks with former Giants & Packers FB Chuck Mercein. Mercein's performance on the final drive in the "Ice Bowl" led Green Bay to victory over Dallas.
2019-01-3119 min
Mad Sports Radio1-23-19 The Sports Sitdown - Mariano Rivera Hall of Fame callESPN's John Martin, Mike Damergis, Joe D'Aloisio and Martino Puccio talk about Mariano Rivera's unanimous vote into the Baseball HOF. Martino discusses how he captured the historic moment for the Rivera family while working on a documentary on Mariano's life for a graduate class.
2019-01-2412 min
Mad Sports Radio11-28 The Sports Sitdown - both the Jets and Giants drop to 3-8 on the seasonFormer Jets WR Rob Carpenter joins Mike Damergis, Joe D'Aloisio and Sean Jacoby as Sam Darnold sits for a second straight week and the Giants second-half collapse vs the Eagles ends their season.
2018-11-2916 min
Mad Sports RadioMike Damergis talks with award-winning producer Ross Greenburg and former CBS Sales Exec. Marty DalyDamergis has an open conversation with the former president of HBO Sports & Adjunct Professor at Iona College Ross Greenburg, winner of 54 Emmys and Marty Daly, who worked at CBS for over 40 years as Sr. VP in News and Late Night sales and is now an Exec. In Residence at Iona. Daly and Greenburg discuss their incredible careers, including encounters and meetings with baseball legend Mickey Mantle. Greenburg says Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were "considered" for the roles of Mantle and Roger Maris for the HBO movie *61, which went to Thomas Jane and Barry Pepper. Ross knew Pepper would play...
2018-11-2020 min
Mad Sports Radio11 - 14 Sports Sitdown Bowles MUST GO!Mike Damergis & Joe D'Aloisio talk with former Jets WR Rob Carpenter as the Gang Green lose to the Buffalo Bills 41-10 in humiliating fashion. Carpenter said it's the worst game he has witnessed in his career as a Jet and it's time to move on from Todd Bowles.
2018-11-1512 min
Just End The Suffering18-Yankees Offseason PreviewIt's time to talk Yankees' baseball on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast. Host Mike Phillips is joined by former MLB on Sirius XM producer Mike Damergis (18:19) to break down what the Yankees need to do over the winter and offer a sneak peak at the World Series. Mike also makes NFL picks in Show Me The Money (36:44), discusses the headlines from week 7 (1:14), and offers his take on the New York Mets' endless search for a new GM (48:37) in a fully loaded episode.
2018-10-2558 min
Mad Sports Radio10-24 The Sports Sitdown - The Giants firesale begins, is no one safe?Former Jets WR Rob Carpenter joins Mike Damergis & Joe D'Aloisio on the Sports Sitdown as the Giants ship "Snacks" Harrison and Eli Apple out of town - who is next? Has Pat Shurmur lost the team in his first season?
2018-10-2517 min
Mad Sports Radio10 -17 Week 6 Gang Green Report; Jets improve to 3-3Mike Damergis & Former Jets WR Rob Carpenter breakdown the Jets 42-34 win over the Colts. Sam Darnold completed 24-30 passes for two TD's. The defense gave up over 400 yards but had three picks of Andrew Luck.
2018-10-1611 min
Mad Sports RadioRed Sox embaress Yankees in their own backyard in ALDS10-10 The Sports Sitdown with Mike Damergis, Joe D’Aloisio and Sean Dallgauer discuss the Yankees fall from the playoffs and what went wrong, Giancarlo Stanton’s pathetic post-season performance and how GM Brian Cashman should have went after Christian Yellich; Odell Beckham’s latest distraction with the Giants
2018-10-1112 min
Mad Sports RadioGang Green Report Week 5 With Rob Carpenter as Jets maul Broncos 34-16Mike Damergis and Rob Carpenter breakdown the Jets win over the Broncos as Gang Green rushed for 323 yards. Rob chimes in on the Odell Beckham Jr. scenario as the disgruntled WR throws his coach and team under-the-bus in a ESPN pre-game interview. Carpenter thinks Eli Manning's best days are in the rear-view mirror, similar to when he joined the Jets and Ken O'Brien was the QB.
2018-10-0921 min
Mad Sports RadioRob Carpenter: Jets could have been in the playoff hunt if Darnold satFormer Jets WR Rob Carpenter checks in for his weekly Gang Green Report with Mike Damergis. Carpenter breaks down the miscues by the Jets on defense and analyzes what their struggles are on offense. Rob admits Todd Bowles is on the hot seat and thinks the Jets could have been a playoff team if they had Josh McCown or Teddy Bridgewater under center. Carpenter feels Sam Darnold should be sitting on the bench to learn.
2018-10-0119 min
Mad Sports Radio2007 Interview with David Wright weeks before the All Star GameAS David Wright wraps up his MLB career, I reflect back on the times I covered him while at XM. He was always a gentleman and made time for the media, which ain't easy in NYC. Best of luck David!
2018-09-3002 min
Mad Sports RadioNYY SS Bucky Dent interviewed by Mike DamergisThe years pass but Yankee fans will never forget Oct.2, 1978 - the one-game showdown between the Bombers and Red Sox in Boston. Mike Damergis talks with Bucky Dent or Bucky "bleepin'" Dent as he's known in the New England area. Dent shares his memories of the Showdown in Beantown and his time with the Yankees in the '70s.
2018-09-2821 min
Mad Sports RadioRed Sox CF Fred Lynn looks back at Game 163 now 40 years later.On Oct. 2, 1978 baseball's titans squared off in a one-game showdown for the A.L. East! It was the Boston Red Sox and the NY Yankees at Fenway Park. Former Red Sox CF Freddy Lynn talks with Iona College Sports Communication professor Mike Damergis about that memorable day and says that Lou Piniella is the unsung hero of that game.
2018-09-2829 min
Mad Sports Radio9-26 The Sports Sitdown with Mike Damergis & Joe D'Aloisio WVOX Episode2Mike & Joe talk about the Giants win over the Texans; the Jets loss to the Browns and how clueless Todd Bowles is as their head coach; the Yankees need to bench Gary Sanchez as the playoffs approach.
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2018-09-2715 min
Mad Sports RadioGang Green Report Week 2 Jets lose to Dolphins 20-12Mike Damergis & Rob Carpenter break down the Jets lose to the Dolphins for Week 2. Rookie QB Sam Darnold was erratic, the offensive line couldn't get a push, the receivers dropped balls, ran poor routes and the Jets still had a chance to win.
2018-09-1716 min
Mad Sports RadioNY GRIDIRON RECAP WEEK 1 - JETS WIN, GIANTS LOSEON GRIDIRON RECAP MIKE DAMERGIS, JOE D'ALOISIO & MARTINO PUCCIO BREAKDOWN THE JETS BIG WIN OVER DETROIT AS THE GIANTS STRUGGLES CONTINUE ON OFFENSE AGAINST THE JAGS.
2018-09-1114 min
Mad Sports RadioJets sleigh Lions 48-17; Sam Darnold shines in rookie debuteMike Damergis & former Jets WR Rob Carpenter breakdown the Jets impressive Opening Day win over the Lions. Rob discusses how impressed he was with the overall performance of the team, particularly the Q-B!
DETROIT (AP) -- Sam Darnold made a stellar debut despite throwing a pick-6 on his first NFL pass and the New York Jets intercepted five passes while routing the Detroit Lions 48-17 in their season opener Monday night.
The 21-year-old Darnold became the youngest quarterback to start a season opener since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, and he got off to an inauspicious start. Quandre Diggs intercepted his ill-advised...
2018-09-1114 min
Just End The SufferingJust End The Suffering, Episode 11-NFL Preview SpectacularOn a brand new episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast, host Mike Phillips gets you ready for football season with extensive coverage. First, Mike is joined by Iona College's Mike Damergis to preview the upcoming NFL season, with additional focus on the Jets and Giants. Show Me The Money is also back as Mike is joined by Will Schneiderhan from The Jet Press to make picks for Week 1. Mike also takes a look at the first 10 days of action from the U.S. Open and rails against the New York Mets' choice to play hardball with David Wright's...
2018-09-0647 min