New York, New York with John Jastremski

JJ had to hop on for a 'New York, New York' bonus episode after the Knicks won their eighth straight game and now sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. He breaks down why he thinks Tom Thibodeau is absolutely the coach of the year and takes some listener voicemails on Julius Randle’s All-NBA candidacy, playoff matchups, and more! Host: John Jastremski Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ is in a great mood: The Knicks are the hottest team in basketball (2:45) and the Yankees finally got a win (12:40). Former Knicks head coach and current ESPN and ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy stops by to talk about New York’s resurgence, the Nets, and stories from his time at MSG (19:00). JJ then talks about the Mets’ hitting problems (49:25) before reacting to some listener voicemails (51:10). Finally, he closes it out with ESPN’s “Stanford” Steve Coughlin to talk NFL draft prop bets and baseball betting (1:06:45). Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ is beside himself about the Yankees getting swept by the Rays and the arrogance of this team thinking they’re much better than they really are (2:50). It’s not all bad though—at least the Knicks keep winning (10:50). He then brings on JackO, The Ringer’s resident Yankees fan, for a venting session (18:00). Next, former Yankees catcher and current YES Network analyst John Flaherty talks about where the team goes from here and tells some stories about his playing days (41:30). Finally, JJ talks about the Mets finally getting deGrom some run support (1:04:55), takes some listener voicemails (1:07:20), and closes it out with some NFL draft prop betting tips (1:28:00).  Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ opens with the Knicks' four-game winning streak and why there’s so much optimism around the team right now. He then welcomes NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to break down the NFL draft, including why he’s so high on Zach Wilson. Next he brings on Kaz Famuyide to talk about the playoff-bound Knicks, RJ Barrett’s rise, and who they match up well with in the first round. Finally he takes some listener voicemails and closes it out with some gambling talk with Ariel Epstein. Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ was so upset with another Yankees performance that he had to get some things off his chest after Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays that dropped New York to 5-7. He explains all the things that are alarming to him including the flawed lineup, below average rotation, and lack of answers from manager Aaron Boone. Plus he listens to some of your voicemails.  We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ starts with the Mets sweeping their doubleheader Tuesday and then shifts to the “garbage” Yankees, who are lucky to just be one game under .500 right now. He then brings on Kevin Burkhardt of Fox to talk about working with Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz, where both New York baseball teams stack up in their leagues, and the NFL story line he’s most interested in right now. Finally, JJ takes some listener calls on the Knicks and Giants, talks about a couple movie sequels that are better than the original, and closes it out with some gambling picks for Wednesday in MLB.  Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ starts with the Yankees avoiding the sweep and beating the pesky Rays, plus the frustration over the Mets’ rainout. He then welcomes Frank Isola of ESPN and SiriusXM to talk about Kyrie’s “personal days,” whether the Nets will have chemistry problems come playoff time, the Knicks’ future, and ’90s NBA stories. Finally, JJ takes some listener calls and closes it out with some gambling talk with Jared Smith. Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ starts with the Yankees avoiding the sweep and beating the pesky Rays, plus the frustration over the Mets’ rainout. He then welcomes Frank Isola of ESPN and SiriusXM to talk about Kyrie’s “personal days,” whether the Nets will have chemistry problems come playoff time, the Knicks’ future, and ’90s NBA stories. Finally, JJ takes some listener calls and closes it out with some gambling talk with Jared Smith. Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ starts with his thoughts on the Mets' controversial win after a walk-off hit by pitch (1:00). He then discusses the latest Aaron Judge injury and why the Yankees will have to think long and hard before giving him a new contract (8:35). Next, JJ talks with former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum about the Sam Darnold trade, the quarterbacks in this year's draft and his time working with Bill Parcells (14:45). Finally, he discusses Kevin Durant’s return to the Nets (36:11), takes some listener calls (41:30) and closes it out with some gambling talk with NESN’s Sam Panayotovich (1:10:16). Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ starts with his thoughts on the Jets trading Sam Darnold to the Panthers and what it means for the franchise (1:30). He then breaks down the Mets blowing another great deGrom outing in their season opener (6:50). Next, he chats with The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey about being a tortured Mets, Jets, and Knicks fan, and asks which team he’s the most optimistic about (13:20). Finally, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (38:15) and closes it out by chatting with Harry Gagnon of ‘Against All Odds’ on how to bet the Masters (58:48).  Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices