Locked Up Sports Fan Favorite Episodes
As voted on by our listeners, here are your favorite episodes featuring some of the biggest names in NY Sports Talk
2025 Mets Postmortem: A Season No Mets Fan Will Forget For All The Wr…
From 21 games over .500 in June to finishing 38–55 the rest of the way, the New York Mets pulled off one of the most shocking collapses in baseball history. Bob Walters, host of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, breaks down how a $350 million payroll team missed the postseason, losing the Wil…
Mets Season on the Brink
Mets pave the way for Sproat and McLean to get called up to the big leagues by promoting your Top 100 prospects from AA TO AAA. We discuss when the move will be made and who should lose their spot in the current rotation other topics on this episode are: 1. Can this team turn it around? 2. Wh…
Eamon McAnaney Host of SportsNight on SNY Talks Mets Collapse, Yankee…
On this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, we're joined by Eamon McAnaney, host of Sports Night on SNY. We break down the Mets' latest collapse, what's gone wrong, and what (if anything) can fix this freefall. We also dive into the Clark Schmidt near no-hitter and the highly deba…
Locked Up Sports:Sayville Varsity Baseball Manager Joe Esposito
Sayville varsity baseball manager Joe Esposito has his alma mater two wins away from the schools first State Title. We welcome manager in studio, to discuss this weekend's upcoming semifinal game as well the road they took to get here #SavilleBaseball #SayvilleHighschool #statechampionship #High…
Guest: Bob Heussler – Legendary WFAN Update Anchor Talking New York M…
Guest: Bob Heussler – Legendary WFAN Update Anchor Bob Heussler, a fixture at WFAN for 30 years and a beloved voice from Mike and the Mad Dog, returns for his annual Locked Up Sports Mets episode! This is always one of our most popular shows, and this year is no different. Bob shares incredib…
Behind the Mic with Keith Raad: Inside the Mets’ 2024 Playoff Run & 2…
In this episode, we’re joined by Keith Raad, one of the radio voices of the New York Mets, as he recounts his unforgettable experience calling the 2024 playoff run alongside Howie Rose. Keith relives iconic moments, including the thrilling “He did it!” call. We also break down the 2025 Mets seas…
Episode 53: Steve Phillips
Former Mets General Manager Steve Phillips joins the show and discusses everything from his thoughts on this years Mets team to why The Mets are still paying Bobby Bonilla and why Mike and the mad Dog had nothing to do with Mike Piazza coming to the Mets. This episode is a must listen for any Mets …
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WFAN Host Chris McMonigle
🎙️ Episode Title: CMac Talks Mets, Yankees & Giants’ Future QB Plan We’re joined by WFAN host Chris McMonigle (CMac) to break down the Mets and Yankees ahead of Opening Day. CMac shares why he believes Aaron Rodgers would be the ideal veteran presence to mentor the Giants’ next young QB. We a…
Locked Up Sports Episode 20 (Joe Benigno)
WFAN Legend Joe Benigno joins Bob and Brett to discuss life after WFAN, his new Podcast “Oh the Pain”, and of course everything going in the NY Sports scene. If you’re a fan of his you’re going to love this episode, it’s classic Joe B
Episode 38 coach Mike Westoff
If you're a Jets Fan or just a football fan you're not going to want to miss this episode Mike Westoff joins the program to talk about his New Book, his 30 plus years in the NFL, and whether or not The current Jets Team is for real. Bob and Brett preview Giants vs Texans is DeGrom serious…
Former Mets Manager Mickey Callaway
Mickey Callaway joins the show to discuss his long career in baseball including 2 World Series appearances, his time as manager of the Mets and whether or not he would like to return to Majors Tommy Devito Shocks the Packers on Monday Night football how long can this Cinderella story last? Is he…
MLB INSIDER BOB NIGHTENGALE REVEALS HALL OF FAME VOTES
USA TODAY Head baseball writer reveals who he voted for on this years HOF ballot. What exactly were the “Stern Words” said to Nightengale by Jed Hoyer Will Trevor Bauer be on a Major league Roster on Opening day? We preview Divisional weekend in the NFL #lockedUpSports #NYC BaseballHalloffame #Coop…
WFAN HOST SHAUN MORASH
Co-Host of WFAN Afternoon show “Evan and Tiki“ and former producer of THE DA SHOW on CBS SPORTS RADIO Shaun Morash joins the show Rangers extend win streak to 9 with 5-1 win over the Devils at the Rock Knicks stop their 4 game slide with big win over Philly in first game out of All-Star Break …
WFAN Bob Heussler Opening Day Special
Longtime WFAN personality from Mike and the Mad Dog and NY Sports Radio legend Bob Heussler joins the show to Discuss his induction into the Fairfield Sports Hall Of Fame and the upcoming Mets season as he prepares to attend his 50th consecutive Mets Opening Day #openingday #playball #LGM #lo…
A Hollywood Ending: Dodgers Win World Series
Through the first four innings it looked as if the World Series would be heading back to California for a game 6 as the Yankees had a 5-0 lead but it all fell apart in the 5th as mental mistakes and Errors by the Yankees let to five unearned runs which erased the Yankees lead. In the End the Dodger…
Top 10 NY Sports Moments of 2024
We put together our list of the Top 10 NY sports moments of the past year. There were certainly plenty to choose from and it wasn't easy but we narrowed it down to 10 so before we get things going in 2025 we take one last look at 2024 #Top10 #LockedUpSports #HappyNewYear #nysports #NYC #Sportstalk
Pete Alonso Is Back With The New York Mets
The Mets and Pete Alonso agree on a two year $54 Million deal with a player option for year two. Pete gets paid, the Mets get the short term deal they wanted and the fans get their guy. Seems like a win flr everyone involved #LGM #Lockedupsports #PeteAlonso #NYC #SportsTalk #MLBHotStove
Newsday Sports Writer Brian Heyman
Newsday's Brian Heyman joins the show to talk about St John's chances in March, his Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot including why he thinks Carlos Beltran is not a Hall of Famer, did the Jets do the right thing parting ways with...
Locked Up Sports At Mets Spring Training In Port St Lucie: Mark Heale…
Locked Up Sports is down in Port St Lucie for the week and we are joined by the founder of “Gotham Baseball” Mark Healey who talks about the upcoming season, Should the Mets name a captain? Why he's not sold on Vlad Guerrero Jr replacing Pete Alonso after this season. Can the Mets rotation hold up …
🎙️ Episode Title: Behind the Mic with Colin Cosell: Mets & Army Footb…
🎙️ Episode Title: Behind the Mic with Colin Cosell: Mets & Army Football Success We’re joined by Colin Cosell, the Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets and Army Football at West Point, to reflect on both teams’ unexpected success last season. Colin shares what it was like to witness th…
New York Knicks Playoff Preview: with Guest Dexter Henry From The New…
In this episode of Locked Up Sports, we’re joined by special guest Dexter Henry from the New York Post to break down everything you need to know about the Knicks vs. Pistons series. We dive into key matchups like Jalen Brunson vs. Cade Cunningham, discuss how the Knicks’ recent roster moves (inc…
Marte Walks It Off! Mets Stay Red-Hot with Perfect Homestand
The New York Mets are the hottest team in baseball! We recap their incredible 7-0 homestand, capped by a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. Pete Alonso delivers in the clutch, and Starling Marte walks it off. The Mets now lead the league with 18 wins and sit 11 games over .500 — the best mark…
Orioles Sweep Doubleheader from Mets, Peterson Yanked Early, and Seng…
The Mets get swept in a brutal doubleheader by the Orioles on and there's plenty of frustration to unpack. We dive into Carlos Mendoza's controversial decision to pull David Peterson after seven brilliant shutout innings in Game 1. Why didn't the Mets ride the hot hand? Plus — with the Mets'…
Former Mets, Now Good Top 10 List
In this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk we Bob Walters gives you The definitive list of former Mets who had their best, most productive years after leaving Queens.this list covers the entire franchises existence includes everything from World Series MVP's to Hall of Famers, some b…
Pete Hoffman From WFAN on the Mets’ Playoff Push, Alonso’s Future, an…
Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk welcomes Pete Hoffman, WFAN producer, on-air host, and producer of the Rico Bronia Podcast with Evan Roberts. In this episode, we break down the New York Mets' playoff push as September baseball heats up. We dive into the big questions every Mets fan is…
The Business of Baseball with Marc Saracino: Breaking Down Soto’s $76…
In this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, we dive deep into the business side of baseball with special guest Marc Saracino, corporate and business attorney, sports business blogger, and creator of The Saracino Source. Marc, a lifelong Mets fan, recently broke down the historic J…
2025 Mets Postmortem: A Season No Mets Fan Will Forget For All The Wrong Reasons
From 21 games over .500 in June to finishing 38–55 the rest of the way, the New York Mets pulled off one of the most shocking collapses in baseball history. Bob Walters, host of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, breaks down how a $350 million payroll team missed the postseason, losing the Wild Card tiebreaker to the Cincinnati Reds.
We dive deep into:
The turning point of the collapse and the bullpen meltdowns
Who's to blame — front office, players, or Carlos Me…
Week 4: Giants Shock the Bolts — Dart Era Begins
The Giants are on the board with a gritty 21–18 upset of the Chargers — Jaxson Dart’s first NFL start delivers a rushing TD and a red-zone strike to TE Theo Johnson, while the defense flips field position and closes the door late. We also cover the heartbreaking confirmation of Malik Nabers’ season-ending ACL and what it means for Brian Daboll’s offense going forward. Around the league: Chiefs 37–20 Ravens, Eagles 31–25 Bucs, Texans blank Titans 26–0, Rams 27–20 Colts, Jaguars 26–21 49ers, S…
The Business of Baseball with Marc Saracino: Breaking Down Soto’s $765M Deal, MLB Contracts, and Mets Playoff Push
In this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, we dive deep into the business side of baseball with special guest Marc Saracino, corporate and business attorney, sports business blogger, and creator of The Saracino Source.
Marc, a lifelong Mets fan, recently broke down the historic Juan Soto $765 million contract in detail. We unpack his insights on how mega-deals like Soto's are structured, the role of insurance in protecting teams from massive financial risks, and …
Mets’ Wild Comeback & the NL Wild Card Shakeup
Laste night, the New York Mets erased a five-run deficit and stunned the Cubs 9–7 in Chicago — with Brandon Nimmo's three-run homer and Francisco Alvarez's game-winning two-run blast in the the 8th. Edwin Díaz locked it down with a two-inning save. Meanwhile, the Reds lost, the D-backs rallied past the Dodgers, and the NL Wild Card race tightened even more. This is the kind of baseball that defines September
#Mets #LGM #MetsWin #NewYorkMets #MetsBaseball #FranciscoAlvarez #…
Week 3 in the Books: Surprises, Statement Wins, and Panic Alarms
We break down both New York teams' struggles, what went wrong, and what—if anything—gives fans hope heading into Week 4.
is it time for Jackson Dart? Fire Dabol?Plus, we hit the rest of the league: the Vikings' shocking 48-10 demolition of the Bengals, the Panthers' stunning 30-0 shutout of the Falcons, and Seattle's 44-point explosion against the Saints. Eagles huge comeback win, Browns stun Packers
It was a week of blowouts, surprises, and statement wins, an…
Tong Bounces Back: Mets Beat Padres 6–1 as Alonso & Nimmo Go Deep; 2-Game WC Lead
The Mets handled business on a Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, beating the Padres 6–1 behind a sharp rebound from rookie Jonah Tong and home runs from Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo. Tong struck out eight over five innings and allowed just one run as New York clinched the series and widened its cushion for the NL's final Wild Card spot. Alonso homered in the first (his fourth straight game with a HR) and later added a sac fly, while Nimmo broke it open with a three-run shot in the thir…
NFL Week 2: Giants’ Brutal Loss, Jets’ Wake-Up Call at MetLife
Week 2 in the NFL did not disappoint — unless you're a New York football fan. We go in depth on the Giants' thrilling but heartbreaking loss in Dallas, breaking down how Big Blue battled but couldn't finish, and what their brutal upcoming schedule means for their season outlook. Then we shift over to the Jets, who were completely outclassed by the Bills at MetLife. Can Gang Green regroup on the road against a tough Tampa Bay squad and finally get in the win column? We've …
NFL WEEK 2 PREVIEW
Buffalo is coming off a wild comeback vs. the Ravens, winning 41-40 after erasing a 15-point 4th quarter deficit.
The Bills are dealing with injury issues up front. Ed Oliver is ruled out.
Rookie T.J. Sanders and maybe other young defenders will need to step up.
The Jets, despite a narrow loss in Week 1, showed life: a strong running game (Breece Hall), good yards, a dynamic offense under Justin Fields.
Betting lines favor Buffalo by about 6-7 points. The over/under is moderate (…
Mets Fall Out Of Playoff Spot With 8th Straight Loss
After Saturday's heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Rangers, the New York Mets have now dropped eight straight games — their worst stretch since 2018. Rookie Brandon Sproat threw six strong, scoreless innings in his Citi Field debut, and Juan Soto smashed his 40th home run of the season, but the bullpen faltered late. Edwin Díaz couldn't close it out, giving up the go-ahead hit in the 9th to Wyatt Langford. With the loss, the Mets' lead in the NL wild-card race has evaporated: they…
NFL Week One Recap: Jets & Giants Fall, Overreactions, and Who Should Worry
Week One of the NFL season is in the books — and it brought drama, questions, and classic overreactions. On this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, we break down the very different vibes for the Jets and Giants after opening losses.
The Giants' offense once again sputters, failing to score a touchdown in a season opener for the third straight year, sparking immediate questions about the quarterback situation. Meanwhile, the Jets showed promise in a close battle w…
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