WGBB Sports Talk New York
356 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBroadcasting LIVE Sunday nights at 8:00PM on Long Island's WGBB Radio 95.5FM | 1240AM. We're talking NEW YORK SPORTS! The Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils and the New York metro-area college scene are all up for discussion.
Listen for our interviews with past and present professional New York athletes- as well as local sports writers, authors, broadcasters and others with something new, interesting and different to say about New York sports. Join our hosts live on the air by calling in on the WGBB studio hotline at (516) 623-1240.
The podcast includes a WGBB SPORTS TALK FLASHBACK bonus episode each week! Available ONLY to podcast subscribers, bonus episodes will consist of old sports talk shows and interviews with former pro New York athletes, all originally aired on WGBB. Don't miss out- Subscribe Today!
WGBB Sports Talk New York replaced the long running SPORTSTALK1240 on WGBB (2007-2020) in January 2021.
UPCOMING SHOWS
April 28th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by Hector Moquette at 9:00pm.
May 5th... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
May 12th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
May 19th... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
May 26th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
June 2nd... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
June 9th... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
June 16th... TBD
June 23... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
June 30... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
July 7... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
July 14... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
July 21... Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo host, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
July 28... Bill Donohue hosts, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
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Episodes
David Mantle, Billy Martin, Jr.
June 20, 2022 11:18 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBBill Donohue hosts on this Father's Day Special program. Bill begins by welcoming David Mantle, the son of Yankees great Mickey Mantle. Then, Billy Martin, Jr. joins the show.
Mike Bordick, Ray Scott
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets shortstop Mike Bordick and former ABA and NBA player and coach, Ray Scott.
Orlando Cepeda, Tommy Hutton
June 06, 2022 10:33 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes National Baseball Hall-of-Famer Orlando Cepeda, who was voted the National League Most Valuable Player in 1967, the year that his team, the St. Louis Cardinals, won the World Series. Then Bill talks with former big leaguer Tommy Hutton, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Montreal Expos. Hutton is currently a color analyst for Miami Marlins baseball television broadcasts on Bally Sp...
Rangers/Canes, Gallo/Hicks Struggles
May 31, 2022 09:44 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHost Andy Suekoff opens the show talking about the Rangers Hurricanes series heading into game 7. Later Andy discusses the voids that are Aaron Hicks and Joey Gallo and what can be done to fix it.
Jim Kaat, Author Bob Ryan
May 23, 2022 10:57 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former Yankees pitcher, broadcaster and baseball Hall-of-Famer, Jim Kaat who discussed his new book Good as Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball. Later, Bill talks with former Boston Globe writer Bob Ryan about his new book In Scoring Position: 40 Years of a Baseball Love Affair.
Jets Draft, Isles Hockey
May 17, 2022 09:48 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHost Anthony Stabile kicks off the show talking about the New York Jets draft with Dennis Waszak Jr. from AP Sports. Later, Anthony talks about the firing of Barry Trotz and the New York Islanders and the Isles coaching search with Stefen Rosner from NYI Hockey Now.
Ed Hearn, Howard Megdal
May 16, 2022 09:50 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes 1986 World Champ New York Mets catcher Ed Hearn, followed by author Howard Megdal discussing his new book The Baseball Talmud-The Definitive Position-by-Position Ranking of Baseball’s Chosen Players.
Cookie Rojas, Felix Cavaliere
May 02, 2022 09:40 - 56 minutes - 52 MBHost Bill Donohue talks with Víctor "Cookie" Rojas, is a Cuban former professional baseball second baseman / outfielder, coach, and manager, who played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. Later, Bill chats with Rock n Roll Hall-of-Famer Felix Cavaliere.
Former Mets Reliever Dennis Cook, Author Kostya Kennedy
April 25, 2022 09:41 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher Dennis Cook, followed by New York Times best selling author Kostya Kennedy, who spoke about his new book True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson.
Jets Talk, Xavier McDaniel
April 18, 2022 10:50 - 55 minutes - 51 MBHost Andy Suekoff opens the show discussing the New York Jets free agency moves and the upcoming NFL Draft with Mike Levy from the BroadwayJets podcast. Later, former New York Knicks forward Xavier McDaniel joins to the show and talks about his 12 year NBA career, the Sonics battles with the Showtime Lakers, the Knicks battles with MJ and his thoughts on who’s winning the championship this coming season.
Muggsy Bogues, Steely Dan's Jeff Baxter
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes longtime NBA point guard Muggsy Bogues, who played for four teams during his 14-season career, talks about his new book, The Doobie Brothers and more! Later, Bill talks with Steely Dan guitarist and Department of Defense guru, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter.
Jets, Isles Talk
March 28, 2022 09:05 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBHost Tony Stabile talks New York Jets football with Dennis Waszak Jr. from AP Sports, followed by New York Islanders talk with Sean Cuthbert from Hockey Night NY.
Edgardo Alfonso, Gary Darling
March 21, 2022 09:05 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets infielder Edgardo Alfonso, followed by former MLB umpire Gary Darling.
Jets Talk with DJ Bien-Aime, Mets Talk with Time Healey
March 14, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBHost Andy Suekoff opens the show with the shocking breaking news of Tom Brady’s return for a 23rd season and discusses what the Jets are going to do with NY Daily News Jets beat writer DJ Bien-Aime. Later, Andy talks some baseball with Tim Healey, New York Mets beat writer for Newsday, as spring training gets underway.
Bobby Hull, Ruppert Jones
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes longtime Chicago Blackhawks forward, "The Golden Jet” Bobby Hull, who is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Later Bill talks with former Major League Baseball centerfielder Ruppert Jones, who spent the 1980 season with the New York Yankees.
Ickey Woods, Kevin Mitchell
March 01, 2022 12:35 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former Cincinnati Bengals RB and renowned celebrator, Ickey Woods. Later Bill talks with 1986 World Champion New York Mets outfielder Kevin Mitchell.
Jim Kaat, Julian Frampton
February 21, 2022 12:38 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHost Bill Donohue talks with former Yankees pitcher, broadcaster and new member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Jim Kaat. Later, Bill talks with guitarist/singer Julian Frampton.
Wesley Walker, Super Bowl Preview
February 08, 2022 09:05 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBHost Andy Suekoff opens the show talking with former New York Jets legend Wesley Walker, discussing his 13 year career in New York. Later, Andy previews Super Bowl LVI next week in Los Angeles.
Charles Oakley, Chris Herring
February 07, 2022 13:55 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley to discuss his new book The Last Enforcer. Later, Bill talks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Herring about his new book Blood in the Garden.
Turk Wendell, Jim McMahon
January 24, 2022 13:40 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets bullpen stalwart Turk Wendell, followed by former Chicago Bears quarterback and Super Bowl XX Champion Jim McMahon.
FLASHBACK: Clark Gillies (2016)
January 22, 2022 10:46 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBHost Bill Donohue talks with former New York Islanders forward, NHL Hall-of-Famer and 4x Stanley Cup champion Clark Gillies back in 2016 about his life and Hall-of-Fame hockey career.
Bill Cartwright, Alvaro Espinoza
January 17, 2022 12:10 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBHost Bill Donohue talks with former New York Knicks center and World Champions Bill Cartwright, followed by former New York Yankees and Mets infielder Alvaro Espinoza.
Giants/Jets Post Mortem, CFP Championship Preview
January 11, 2022 09:05 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBHost Andy Suekoff does a Jets and Giants post mortem and highlights how they’re going on very different directions. Later, Andy previews Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship game and questions his beliefs on if expansion is good.
Steve Trachsel, Brian Taylor
January 10, 2022 11:20 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher Steve Trachsel, and later talks with former New York Nets guard and former ABA champion Brian Taylor.
Isles Talk with Andrew Gross, Paul Kreischer
January 04, 2022 09:05 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBHost Gary Harding hosts along with guest co-host Kimmy Moisa and welcome Andrew Gross from Newsday, and got his opinions on the Islanders, the break, as well as his IT issues on Zoom calls. They also talked to Paul Kreischer from Isles Talk about the Isles issues, and a small debate about some comments made by Andrew Gross.
Isles Talk with Guest co-host Kimmy Moisa
January 03, 2022 17:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHost Gary Harding welcomes Kimmy Moisa (aka IslesGirl3) to the WGBB studio to guest co-host and talk about the issues that the Islanders will have with the upcoming 12 day break between games. They also took some calls, talking about the Rangers, and the NFL. Co-Host John Panarese also called in to give his opinions on the Isles, and the expectations for the Mets with he acquisition of Max Scherzer.
Jets/Giants, Buck Showalter, Knicks
December 21, 2021 09:05 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBHost Rob Cramer opens up the show talking about the Giants loss to the Cowboys and discusses the Jets blowing one down in Miami. Then after the break Rob gets into the Mets hiring of Buck Showalter as the new manager and briefly touch on the Knicks recent struggles.
Joel Youngblood, Author Alan Hirsch
December 20, 2021 09:05 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBHost Bill Donohue begins the show welcoming in the only man to get a hit for 2 different teams (the Mets and Expos) on the same day, Joel Youngblood. Then Bill talks with author Alan Hirsch who’s written a book that’s right up our alley, Baseball’s Most Bizarre Plays.
Army/Navy, Adbert Alzolay
December 14, 2021 09:05 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBHost Andy Suekoff opens the show telling stories of his first experience at the Army-Navy game, the best football game to be played at Met Life Stadium in 2021. It’s true because, frankly, the Jets and Giants have been terrible! Later, Andy welcomes Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay to discuss his goals for 2022, and wraps up with highlights from his first New York Riptide game.
Bobby Nystrom, Arthur Staple
December 13, 2021 13:20 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBHost Bill Donohue begins the show talking with “Mr. Islander,” Bobby Nystrom. Later, Bill welcomes columnist and author Arthur Staple, who discussed his new book, 100 Things Islanders Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die.
Bob Klapisch, Rich Lisk
December 06, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBHost Bill Donohue begins the show talking with Bob Klapisch, baseball columnist for the Newark Star-Ledger and member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, about the Hall-of-Fame vote this year. Bill then talks Rich Lisk, EVP for the New York Riptide, Long Island’s professional lacrosse team playing at Nassau Coliseum, and closes out the show with a special visit from former Mets pitcher Art Shamsky, discussing with Bill the newest Hall-of-Famer, Gil Hodges.
Mets Signings, Jet/Giants Win, Isles Woes
November 30, 2021 09:05 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBHosts Gary Harding and John Panarese begin the hour talking about the state of New York sports, specifically the Mets potential signings, and the positives in the Jets and Giants wins earlier in the day. The guys ended the hour talking to Paul Kreischer from Isles Talk about the team’s recent woes.
Dwayne Roloson
November 29, 2021 14:15 - 58 minutes - 54 MBHosts Gary Harding and John Panarese begin the show talking with former New York Islanders goaltender Dwayne Roloson in the Islander Alumni spotlight. In the second half hour, John needed to get some Islanders frustration off of his chest with a rant regarding the NHL’s handling of the Covid situation.
Sid Fernandez, Randy Bachman
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBHost Bill Donohue talks with former New York Mets pitcher Sid Fernandez and later welcomes Randy Bachman, founding member of the original Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive.
Mets GM Search, Mike White, Knicks Struggles, Rangers/Isles
November 15, 2021 14:05 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBHost Rob Cramer begins the show talking about Mike White and the New York Jets QB situation, the Knicks recent struggles, the Rangers and Islanders starts to the season and the Mets search for a new GM.
Giants Big Win, MLB Work Stoppage
November 09, 2021 13:20 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHost Andy Suekoff opens the show recapping the New York Giants 23-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Later he discusses the future of Major League Baseball as a potential work stoppage looms.
Baseball Hall-of-Fame Elections
November 08, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBHost Bill Donohue takes a look at the Baseball Hall-of-Fame elections for the Early Baseball and Golden Days Eras coming up on December 5th, when Gil Hodges and Roger Maris could gain election. Later, Bill talks with Gina Schock , drummer for the newly Rock and Roll Hall-of-Fame inducted The Go-Go's!
Isles Talk with Paul Kreischer
October 26, 2021 09:05 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBHost Gary Harding spends the entire hour talking with Paul Kreischer of Isles Talk, going over the Islanders start to the season and the expectation for the remainder of the trip. They also speak about the talent level at Bridgeport, and who could you possibly see coming up to the big club at some time this season.
Peter Schwartz, the Sad State of NY Sports
October 25, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBHost Gary Harding talks about some personal issues that are happening to a dear hockey friend, and his prayers for a speedy recovery. Later, Gary talks to Peter Schwartz of CBS Radio about the state of New York sports.
Danny Seraphine, Rick Wakeman
October 19, 2021 09:30 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes two rock 'n roll Hall-of-Famers, beginning with the original drummer and founding member of Chicago, Danny Seraphine. Later, Bill has a hilarious chat with former YES keyboard genius Rick Wakeman.
Roger McDowell, Bobby Valentine
October 18, 2021 14:15 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBHost Bill Donohue kicks off the show talking with former New York Mets bullpen ace Roger McDowell about 1986, hotfoots, Seinfeld and some other great stories from his playing days. Bill then welcomed former Mets skipper Bobby Valentine, who spoke about his famous disguise, the return of baseball to New York after 9-11 and his new book Valentine's Way.
Jets in London, Quincy Carter, NHL
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBHost Andy Suekoff opens the show recapping the Jets loss in London. He then welcomed former NFL quarterback Quincy Carter to discuss his career and quarterback philosophy. Andy closed out the show with some hockey talk as the NHL season gets underway this week.
Doug DeCinces, Rob Carpenter
October 11, 2021 12:45 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former Orioles and Angels 3B Doug DeCinces, and later talks with former New York Jets WR Rob Carpenter.
Maris/Mantle Book, Former Islander Dave Scatchard
October 04, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBHost Bill Donohue discusses author Tony Castro’s new book, Maris and Mantle - Two Yankees, Baseball Immortality, and the Era of Camelot. Later Bill welcomes in former Islander Dave Scatchard who spoke about his time on Long Island with the Isles, and about his new book, “The Comeback - My Journey Through Heaven and Hell.
Jets/Giants, Mets/Yankees
September 28, 2021 12:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBHost Rob Cramer opens up the show talking about another lost Sunday for the Jets and the Giants as both teams fall to 0-3 and New York is running out of patience, after the break we come back and Rob gets deep into the complete collapse of the Mets and the moves new owner Steve Cohen needs to make this off-season, he also touches on the Yankees comeback win over the Red Sox on Sunday night baseball and the Rangers/Islanders opening the preseason against each other.
Bob Glauber, Chico Resch
September 27, 2021 13:30 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBHost Bill Donohue discussed the new book The Forgotten First, with Newsday’s Bob Glauber. Later Bill revisited the early days of the Isles with former goaltender Chico Resch.
Reflecting on the Return to Baseball After 9/11
September 13, 2021 12:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHost Bill Donohue reflects upon the return of baseball to New York City in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Bill speaks to former New York Mets Glendon Rusch and Benny Agbayani.
Mets/Yankees, Jets/Giants
August 31, 2021 13:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBHost Rob Cramer starts the show talking about the craziness going on with the Mets and Javier Baez’s negative comments about Mets fans, after the break he gets into the red hot Yankees and their amazing month of August. Finally he wraps up talking NFL preseason football with the Jets finishing up and Giants playing New England.
Mike Cameron, Pat Zachary
August 30, 2021 11:45 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHost Bill Donohue welcomes former Mets OF Mike Cameron and former Mets pitcher Pat Zachry, who came to the team in the Tom Seaver trade.
Megan Cavanagh from A League of Their Own
August 23, 2021 12:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBHost Bill Donohue brings back his “Baseball at the Movies” segment welcoming “Marla Hooch” from A League of Their Own, the great Megan Cavanagh. Bill closes out the program talking with songwriter, producer, musician Danny Kortchmar.