From the Pressbox
434 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin Award winning sportswriter Tim Leonard & NCC alumnus Rob Leonard (yes, they’re brothers) as they discuss sports, media - and sometimes family matters.
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2024 MLB All Star Game, 2024 MLB Draft, Mets ascending, Yankees not so much
July 15, 2024 17:48 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org . This week Rob and Tim talk about the 2024 MLB All Star Game, 2024 MLB Draft, Also, how the Mets and Yankkes are doing at the break
WFAN's Evan Roberts talk about his Mets book, Yankees slipping, USMNT needs a new coach
July 08, 2024 15:20 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org. It is hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard. This week Rob and Tim welcome WFAN's Evan Roberts to talk about his book on the Mets called My Mets Bible: Scoring 30 years of Baseball Fandom. We also talk about how the Yankees are slipping, and US Men's National Team needs a new coach
Knicks look good for 24-25, Mets now in 3rd, Did the Islanders draft the next Bossy?
July 01, 2024 16:25 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard. "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on WHPC Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org . This week Rob and Tim talk about the trade and draft that the New York Knicks did. The Mets are playing .750 baseball. The Yankees are still in first place but the pitching is acting up. Did the Isladers draft the next Bossy?
RIP Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson gets real, Mets still Grimacing, Gerrit Cole returns
June 24, 2024 15:57 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on WHPC Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim remember Willie Mays, talk about what Reggie Jackson said in Birmingham about racism in Birmingham when he was in the minors, Mets still Grimacing but still not at .500. Gerrit Cole returns to the Yankees.
Mets fans love Grimace, Yanks number on team in MLB, Caitlin Clark and the WNBA
June 17, 2024 15:31 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am -10am on WHPC Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talk about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, The Mets had a great week. Is it because of Grimace? Yankees are the number one team in the MLB but is something missing?
Newsday's John Valenti talks about the Negro Leagues, Mets trying for the Wild Card, Yanks in first place
June 17, 2024 01:19 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on WHPC Gadren City, New York and streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk with Newsday's John Valenti about the Negro Leagues and some of the changes for MLB records that have happened, the Mets are trying for the wild card, and the Yankees are in first place
Yanks best in baseball, RIP Bill Walton, Strawberry's 18 retired, Real Madrid are champs , Cricket at Eisenhower,
June 03, 2024 14:48 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on WHPC Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim (with a visit from "Cousin" Matt Leonard) talk about the retirement of Darryl Strawberry's number 18, the Yankees are the best team in baseball, cricket come to Eisenhower Park, RIP Bill Walton, less about the Mets, the better.
Rangers could go the finals, Mets not the worst team but on the way, Yankees leading the AL, 10 years on the radio
May 27, 2024 23:59 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From he Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York. Sreaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim celebrate their 10th anniversary and talk about the Rangers getting closer to the Stanley Cup Finals, The Mets keep getting worse, and the Yankees are the beest team in the American League.
Knicks lose Game 7, Yankees best in the AL, Mets in 3rd place,
May 20, 2024 15:29 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am. It streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Knicks season which eded against the Pacers. The Yankees are the best team in the American League. The Mets are in 3rd place.
Knicks lose, WNBA's most important season, Mets need to be better than a .500 team
May 13, 2024 16:08 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the difficulties of the Mets, why this is most important season for the WNBA since it began. Tim gives a rundown of the Tottoenham Hotspur
Next round for the Knicks, Yankees and Mets, What should the Islanders do?
May 06, 2024 15:57 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am -10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams on www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the next round in the playoffs for the Knicks and Rangers, what the Islanders could do, The Return of Gerrit Cole is coming soon?
Paul Dottino talks Giants draft, Knicks win in Philly, Isles survive
April 29, 2024 15:29 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Moday 9am-10am o 90.3FM WHPC i Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This wekk Rob and Tim talk to Giants Field reporter Paul Dottino about the Giants NFL Draft, The Knicks win in Philly, The Islanders are still in it.
2024 NFL Draft, Retirement of John Sterling (with Big Ed Newlands), Yankees and Mets are doing well
April 22, 2024 15:45 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am to 10am on 90.3FM and streaming on www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the forthcoming 2024 NFL Draft and who the Jets and Giants should pick. Big Ed Newlands joins the show to talk about the retirement of Yankees announcer John Sterling. The Mets and Yankees and doing well. The Knicks and Islanders are in the playoffs.
Knicks lock up #2 seed, Mets honor Gooden, Islanders on verge of playoffs, Should Mets sign Alonso now
April 15, 2024 15:15 - 58 minutes - 54 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about The Knicks getting the number 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Mets retire Doc Gooden's number 16, The Islanders very close to the playoffs, The WNBA draft is happening in Brooklyn, Should the Mets sign Pete Alonso now.
NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball, Islanders closer to the playoffs, Yankees start off great
April 08, 2024 23:15 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, ":From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York and streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the NCAA Men's and Women's basketball final four. They also talk about how the Islanders might make the playoffs now. The Yankees are off to a great start and Julius Randle needs surgery.
NCAA Final Four Men and Women, Yankees start out 4-0, Has the Mets season started yet?
April 01, 2024 16:30 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am to 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about who is in Final Four of the NCAA Men's and Woman's basketball. Opening Day for the Mets and Yankees
2024 NCAA tournament down to Sweet 16, Isles done? Ohtani needs a better friend
March 25, 2024 16:07 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9-10 AM on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talk abut the 2024 NCAA men's basketball, The New York Islanders are probably not making the playoffs, Ohtani needs a new friend
Kevin Leonard talks about the Capital Centre, Gerrit Cole will be out for awhile, Islanders falldown
March 19, 2024 06:47 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Gadren City, New York and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk to author Kevin Leonard (yes, he is their cousin) about his book (co-written with Richard Friend and Jeff Krulik) about the Capital Centrre, Gerrit Cole is hurt but doesn't need Tommy John surgery, Islanders lose four in a row.
Islanders on the way to the playoffs? Mets, Yankees and Spring Training,
March 11, 2024 17:17 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am to 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the resurgence of the New York Islanders and the Mets and Yankees and SpringTraining.
Islanders have to make a move for the playoffs, Caitlin Clark breaks Pistol Pete's record, Soccer in the snow
March 04, 2024 17:32 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about an MLS game played in the snow, What the Islanders have to do to make the playoffs, Caitlin Clark braks a record, Juan Soto is having a good Spring Training.
Spring Training begins, What's happening to Sports reporting? Tim says something nice about Duke
February 26, 2024 17:36 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim get a call from Nancy who wants to know whats happening to sports reporting. 2024 Spring Training has begun. And Tim says something nice about Duke University.
Islanders/Rangers outdoors, NBA All Star game a joke
February 19, 2024 16:06 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From ther Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talkabout the Rangers/Islanders game in front of 79,000 people at et Life Stadium. The NBA All Sar game has become a joke. Tim is not happy about it.
Chiefs win Super Bowl 58 in OT, Knicks make move at trading deadline
February 13, 2024 01:16 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs eevry Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC. Streaming at www.nccradio.org . This week Rob and Tim tralk about Super Bowl 58, and the Knicks making a very good trade.
2026 Men's World Cup is coming to New Jersey, Knicks winning streak finally ends
February 13, 2024 01:08 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Mmonday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.ncccradio.org . This week Rob and Tim talk about the ending of the Knicks winning streak and 2026 Men's Wold Cup finals will be played in New Jersey.
Chiefs vs 49ers in Super Bowl, New inductees in Baseball HOF, which Mets and Yankees should be next?
January 29, 2024 17:30 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City,New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talkabout the AFC and NFC championship games, the baseball Hall of Fame inductees and who should go in next.
Patrick Roy is the new Islanders coach, NFL playoff weekend recap, Is Blake Snell worth it?
January 22, 2024 17:19 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on WHPC Garden City, New York and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Islanders signing Patrick Roy as their new coach. The NFL playoffs continued, and should the Yankees sign Blake Snell?
NFL Playoffs recap, Yankees sign Stroman, remembering Bud Harrelson
January 15, 2024 16:28 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York. The show streams on www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the NFL palyoffs, the Yankees signing Marcus Stroman, and we remember Buddy Harrelson.
Jets and Giants end season well but many things have to be done
January 08, 2024 19:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Moday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Jets and Giants winning their last game of the season but have may things to do in the off season. Knicks have won four in a row. Director Shawn Novatt joins in for a few minutes about the Mets.
Inept Giants Lose, Knicks make big trade, Mets owe too much in Payroll Tax
January 01, 2024 17:42 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am -10am on 90.3 WHPC and streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Giants losing ineptly, the Knicks making a big trade and the Mets have to pay a record amount in payroll tax.
Jets and Giants return to earth, Isles and Knicks playing well,
December 18, 2023 19:08 - 58 minutes - 54 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York. The station streams on www.nccradio.org Ths week Rob and Tim talk about the Giants and Jets returning to playing poorly. They also talk about the Islanders and Knicks
Dave Kindred interview, Zach and Jets win, Ohtani contract insanity,
December 11, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBHoste by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York and streaming on www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim interview Dave Kindred about his book My Home Team. Zach Wilson and the Jets do good. Dodgers sign Ohtani for 700 million dollars
Baseball winter meetings begin, Jets lose again, Islanders need to play defense
December 04, 2023 16:58 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talk about the MLB winter Meetings, the Jets losing again, The Islanders can't seem to play defense.
Giants beat Patriots, Jets lose again, Islanders win three in a row
November 27, 2023 16:52 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC. And streams at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talk about about the playing of Tommy Devitto and the Giants. The Jets add a new word to their history or is it 2 words. Islanders start to win again.
Good going Tommy Devito, Jets are the greatest, NOT!!!!!!!, MLB awards
November 20, 2023 16:48 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talk about Tommy DeVito and the New York Giants win. The Jets keep not scoring this not winning. MLB gives out their annual awards.
Jets can't score, Giants can't do anything, Gotham FC wins NWSL title
November 13, 2023 22:54 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York. This week Rob and Tim talk about the (New York) Gotham FC winning the NWSL championship. Finally a championship comes to NYC. Jets can't do anything and the Giants do even less. Mets sign Carlos Mendosa as Manager.
Giants lose to Raiders, US Woman's National Soccer team about to get a new coach, Volpe gets a Gold Glove
November 06, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard. "From the Pressox" airs every Moday from 9am-10am o 90.3FM WHPC. Streaming at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talk about the crash and burn of the Giants, Daniel Jones has perhaps has played his last game as a Giant. The US Women's National Soccer team is about to sign a new coach. The Islanders are playig but not wel enough. Volpe gets a Gold Glove
Jets win Ugly Bowl, World Series tied, NBA begins
October 31, 2023 02:08 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBHosted by Rob Lenard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday on 90.3FM WHPCX in Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Ugly Bowl between the Jets and the Giants, The MLB World Series, and the NBA season has started
Liberty lose finals, Giants win, Isles begin season
October 23, 2023 17:03 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York. The show streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Liberty losing the WNBA finals, the Giants actually scoring touchdowns via their offense, and how the Islanders are doing.
Jets do well but not the Giants, Liberty comeback against the Aces
October 16, 2023 20:27 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York and streams at www.nccradio.org Today Rob and Tim talk aobut the Jets and Giants, the WNBA finals involving the Liberty and the Aces, and Francisco Lindor's bone spurs
Jets win, Giants lose, Liberty lose Game 1 of WNBA Finals
October 09, 2023 16:13 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, this week Rob and Tim talk about the Jets wining ad the Giants losing. The Liberty lose the opening game of the WNBA finals. Tottenham doing great.
Welcome to NYC Zach Wilson, Liberty make the WNBA finals, Goodbye Buck,
October 02, 2023 15:42 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard. "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9-10am on 90.3FM WHPC. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about Zach Wilson playing his best game as a Jet, The Liberty have advanced to the WNBA finals. The Mets say goodbye to Buck Showalter. Aaron Judge wants a say in the Yankees offseason plans.
Hey Jets fans...It's the O line AND Zach, Giants lose, Liberty in WNBA semis
September 25, 2023 15:54 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9-10 AM on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about both the Jets and Giants playing badly. Don't blame just Zach. The O line is one of the worst in the NFL. The Mets and Yankees are waiting for the season to end. The Liberty are trying to get to the WNBA finals.
Interview with Ed Kranepool, Giants best comeback since 1949, Don't blame Zac,
September 19, 2023 00:42 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden Cty New York. We stream at www.nccradio.org This week Rob and Tim talk to Ed Kranepool about his new book. The Giants have their best comeback since 1949. And don't blame Zac Wilson for what's happening to the Jets.
Talking 2023 US Open with Dan DeRosalia, a horrible loss by the Giants, Liberty make playoffs
September 11, 2023 16:18 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC. Streaming at www.nccradio.org Today Rob and Tim talk about 2023 US Open with tennis expert Dan DeRosalia. We aslo talk about the horrible home opener for the Giants. The New York Liberty are in the WNBA playoffs.
Yankees, Mets, Tottenham Hotspur, US Tennis Open, Ready for some football?
September 04, 2023 19:49 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard. "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week we talk about Hal Steinbrener and the Yankees, the Mets, Tottenham Hotspur, 2023 US Tennis Open, Giants, and Jets
Jets, Giants, Mets, Yankees, Liberty, Messi, retiring Mets numbers
August 28, 2023 16:02 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard. "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Mets, Yankees, Liberty, Lionel Messi, Jets, and Giants, retiring Mets numbers
Is the baseball season still going? Jets fans feel optimistic, Spain wins the 2023 Women's Worls Cup
August 21, 2023 16:36 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every MOnday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York. Streaming at www.nccradio.org . Today Rob and Tim talk about how the baseball season is over eben though there is more than 6 weeks left in the season. Jets and Giants looking good. Spain win the 2023 Women's World Cup
Mets and Yankees failures, Harry Kane, Giants and Jets,
August 15, 2023 01:09 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York.. Streaming at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the faiures of the Mets and Yankees seasons. The transfer of Harry Kane from the Tottenham Hotspur. The Giants and Jets playing exhibition football. And the most valuable franchises in American sports. Congrats to the Massapequa Little Leaugue Girls softball team for winning the Little League World Series.
2023 Women's World Cup, Cousins Kevin and Dennis talk about the Washington Commanders
August 07, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs live every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org. This week Rob and Tim talk about the failure of the US Women's Soccer National Team in the 2023 Women's World Cup, We talk about the letter Steve Cohen sent to Mets season tickets holders. We also talk to our cousins Kevin Leonard and Dennis Cunningham about the new dawn for the Washington Commanders
Tim is fired up about the Mets and Yankees, The US Woman's Nat'l team slipping? Aaron Rodgers cuts contract
July 31, 2023 17:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBHosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs live every Monday from 9am -10am on 90.3FM WHPC. Streaming at www.nccradio.org Today Rob and Tim talked about the failures that are the Mets and Yankees. The less-than-stellar play of the US Women's National Team in the 2023 World Cup. Aaron Rodgers restructures his contract and Saquon Barkley finally signs a one year deal.