WGBB Sports Talk New York

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Broadcasting 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 March 12th... Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone host at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm March 19th... Bill Donohue hosts at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. March 26th... Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone host at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm April 2nd... Bill Donohue hosts at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. April 9th... Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone host at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm April 16th... Bill Donohue hosts at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. April 23rd... Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone host at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm April 30th... Bill Donohue hosts at 8:00pm, followed by TBD at 9:00pm. read less

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New Name, Same Great Show and More!

New Name, Same Great Show and More!

After 13 years and over 500 episodes, SPORTSTALK1240 is now Sports Talk New York, bringing you the same great New York sports talk and more! Subscribe to the podcast and receive a weekly bonus FLASHBACK episode, featuring old shows and interviews originally aired on WGBB. If you enjoyed SPORTSTALK1240, you will be sure to like the new show!

Bill Melchionni, Jason Blake

Bill Melchionni, Jason Blake

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Nets point guard Bill Melchionni. The former National Basketball Association (NBA) and American Basketball Association (ABA) player was a three time All-Star and is one of only four players to win NBA and ABA championships.Later, Bill talks with former New York Islanders forward Jason Blake.

New MLB Rules, NCAA Tourney, Giants Talk

New MLB Rules, NCAA Tourney, Giants Talk

Hosts Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone welcome former longtime Newsday Yankees and Mets beat reporter Bob Herzog for a discussion of MLB's new rules for 2023. Later NCAA basketball champ and host of the Big East Rewind Chuck Everson comes on to preview this year's March Madness hoops tournament. Declan Krogman calls in to share his thoughts on how the Giants handled new contracts for Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley.

Bret Boone, Jim Messina

Bret Boone, Jim Messina

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former MLB second baseman and podcaster extraordinaire, Bret Boone. Later Bill talks with Jim Messina from Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina. Jim plays the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead April 14th!

Jets QB Situation, Rangers Stanley Cup Hopes

Jets QB Situation, Rangers Stanley Cup Hopes

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show debating Aaron Rodgers vs Derek Carr as the potential next quarterback for the Jets. Later, Andy opines on the New York Rangers Stanley Cup chances.

Wally Backman, Jonathan Niese

Wally Backman, Jonathan Niese

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets second baseman, 1986 World Champion and current manager of the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Wally Backman. Later, Bill talks with former Mets pitcher Jonathan Niese.

Olympic Star Dr. John Carlos, NBA Ref Bob Delaney

Olympic Star Dr. John Carlos, NBA Ref Bob Delaney

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former Olympic star Dr. John Carlos and former NBA referee and New Jersey state trooper Bob Delaney. Bob’s new book is Heroes are Human-Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom From the COVID Front Lines.

Giants End, Jets QB, Rangers Rebound, Knicks/Nets Rivalry

Giants End, Jets QB, Rangers Rebound, Knicks/Nets Rivalry

Hosts Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone open the show by discussing the abrupt end to the Giants' playoff run and taking a look at where they need to upgrade to compete with the Eagles. Then they speculate about what the Jets may do the address their quarterback situation.Later, New York Rangers insider Chris Caiozzo joins the show to talk about how the Blueshirts have turned things in the right direction after a rough start. Mike and Mike finish up by questioning whether Knicks/Nets is even a rivalry considering one-sided recent results.

Joe Klecko, Derek Sanderson

Joe Klecko, Derek Sanderson

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Jets defensive lineman Joe Klecko, followed by two-time Stanley Cup Champion and former New York Rangers forward Derek Sanderson.

Giants Wildcard Victory Over the Vikings

Giants Wildcard Victory Over the Vikings

Host and New York Giants fanatic Mike Trezza opens the show raving like a lunatic over the G-Men's first post-season victory in 11 years, defeating the Vikings 31-24 in Minnesota.Giants reporter Declan Krogman joins Mike on the phone for a thorough breakdown of the Big Blue win and a look ahead to a second-round matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, Buffalo Bills insider Chris Caputo phones in to discuss the Bills narrow escape against the Miami Dolphins and recaps a wild weekend in the AFC.Mike closes out the show taking some listener calls.

Baseball Hall-of-Fame President Josh Rawich

Baseball Hall-of-Fame President Josh Rawich

Host Bill Donohue welcomes National Baseball Hall-of-Fame president Josh Rawich. Later, Bill talks with Vaylor Trucks, son of the late drummer Butch Trucks of the original Allman Brothers band.

MMA, NY Riptide, NY Jets

MMA, NY Riptide, NY Jets

Host Andy Suekoff rings in the new year with a two-hour holiday special, welcoming back to the show José Youngs from MMA Fighting, Rich Lisk from the New York Riptide and Gerald Bourguet from PHNX Sports. Andy already failed at his resolution to be kinder to the Jets, but they didn’t give him a choice!

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show re-capping the New York Jets loss to the Minnesota Vikings with former Jets quarterback and current “Jets Late Night” analyst Jay Fiedler. Later, Andy discusses how much he hates ties after the Giants-Commanders game and a New York free agency frenzy.

deGrom Gone, Blueshirts, Jets/Giants

deGrom Gone, Blueshirts, Jets/Giants

Hosts Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone are joined by Mets insider Chris Caputo to discuss Jacob deGrom's departure from Queens. John Santamaria calls in to talk about Jets' late surge in Minnesota. Rangers reporter Chris Caiozzo fills us in on what's going on with the Blue Shirts' recent tough stretch. Finally Mike and Mike go deep on how the Giants turned a win into a tie.

Marathon Madness, Jets/Giants and More

Marathon Madness, Jets/Giants and More

Hosts Mike Trezza and Mike Guidone are joined by "The Marathon Goddess" Julie Weiss who tells the story of how and why she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks. John Santamaria calls in to discuss the Islanders' recent success and the Jets' decision to start Mike White at quarterback. Then Mike and Mike talk about the Giants' need to upgrade a pedestrian receiver group, and why the Knicks and Nets have fallen flat so far this season.

Baseball HOF Talk, Don Kessinger

Baseball HOF Talk, Don Kessinger

Host Bill Donohue began the show discussing the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee election for players eligible for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Later, Bill welcomes Don Kessinger, the 1969 Chicago Cubs all-star shortstop.

Bernie Nicholls, Al Oliver

Bernie Nicholls, Al Oliver

Host Bill Donohue talks with former New York Rangers forward Bernie Nicholls and longtime MLB outfielder/first baseman Al Oliver.

FLASHBACK: Peter McNab (2010)

FLASHBACK: Peter McNab (2010)

Originally aired on WGBB's NY Hockey Talk on 01.03.2010.Host Rob Kowal talks with former New Jersey Devil player and broadcaster Peter McNab about his playing career, his time with the Devils, and some of what he was doing at the time as a broadcaster for the Colorado Avalanche. Peter also discussed his infamous night at Madison Square Garden as a part of the Boston Bruins, as well as his comparison of Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Duschene and the Islanders John Tavaras.

Jets Big Win, Brandon Steiner

Jets Big Win, Brandon Steiner

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show recapping the New York Jets shocking 20-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. Later, Andy welcomes sports marketer and former CEO of Steiner Sports, Brandon Steiner to discuss his career in the memorabilia industry and the importance of being an improver.

Josh Thole, San Diego Chicken

Josh Thole, San Diego Chicken

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets catcher Josh Thole, followed by The San Diego Chicken, a sports mascot played by Ted Giannoulas.

Darnell Hillman, Jim Eakins

Darnell Hillman, Jim Eakins

Host Bill Donohue welcomes two former Nets beginning with "Dr. Dunk,” Darnell Hillman, followed by “Jumbo Jim," Jim Eakins.