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
Sal Licata on WFAN Exit, Mets Playoff Pressure & Knicks Core in Quest…
Sal Licata joins Locked Up Sports for a must-watch conversation covering his departure from WFAN, the future of the Mets under Carlos Mendoza, and whether the Knicks' championship window is closing.Sal opens up about the WFAN decision, saying he doesn't agree with it but respects it — and confi…
Championship or Bust? Knicks Season Preview With NYPost Knicks Report…
Locked Up Sports is excited to welcome back, Dexter Henry — New York Post, WFAN update anchor, host of NY Got Game — for a full-throttle preview of the 2025-26 New York Knicks.In this episode we dig into:The sky-high expectations for the Knicks this season — is this their deepest title window…
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…
Guest: Bob Heussler – Legendary WFAN Update Anchor Talking New York M…
Guest: Bob Heussler – Legendary WFAN Update AnchorBob 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…
WFAN Host Chris McMonigle
🎙️ Episode Title: CMac Talks Mets, Yankees & Giants’ Future QB PlanWe’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…
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…
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 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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Two lifelong friends and New York Sports fans who work for The Department of Correction talk with some of the Biggest names in sports and give you a opinionated, funny, and highly entertaining take on all the happenings aroun...
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 MajorsTommy 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 toDiscuss 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 SuccessWe’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…
Game 7 Of Destiny: Dodgers Repeat in the Greatest Fall Classic Ever”
In this episode of Locked Up Sports we dive into Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, where the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings, clinching back-to-back championships and cementing their place among baseball's modern dynasties. We break down all the…
Locked Up Sports” with guest Brian Heyman
A full-featured conversation covering:The upcoming Long Island Division III High School Football Championship: Sayville High School Golden Flashes vs. Wantagh High School WarriorsThe blockbuster trade sending Brandon Nimmo from the New York Mets to the Texas RangersDebating the 2025 Hall of…
SUPER BOWL LX ALL SET AFTER CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY THRILLERS
Championship Sunday delivered two very different games — but the same result: two teams one step away from a Lombardi Trophy.The Seattle Seahawks outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 31–27 in an NFC Championship thriller, while the New England Patriots leaned on defense to edge the Denver Broncos…
BREAKING: NYG OWNER NAMED IN LATEST EPSTEIN EMAIL DUMP BY DOJ
On Friday the DOJ released 3 million emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein and NYG owner Steve Tisch was involved in a handful of the released emails. The emails include Tisch ordering girls from Epstein to be sent to him. Epstein inviting Tisch to his private island, and in turn Tisch hosting Epstein…
Airing of Grievances: Everything Wrong With the NFL
In this episode of Locked Up Sports, I'm airing my full list of grievances with the NFL. From the league's nonstop push toward an 18th regular-season game, to a Pro Bowl flag football product that's completely unwatchable, to a league that keeps telling us it “cares about player safety” while chasi…
Locked Up Sports:New York Sports Talk 4th Anniversary Show
February 17, 2022, Locked Up Sports debuted on 365 SPORTSCAST. Four Years Later we are still going and stronger than ever with over a million views on Social Media platforms, 250k YouTube views, 55k audio downloads, multiple awards and a guest list of some of the biggest names in NY sports talk.…
NY POST ST JOHNS BEAT WRITER ZACH BRAZILLER
Locked Up Sports welcomes New York Post St. John's beat reporter Zach Braziller for a full breakdown of the Red Storm's biggest stretch of the season.Locked Up Sports welcomes New York Post beat reporter Zach Braziller for a deep dive into the hottest team in the Big East.We preview the mas…
BIG EAST TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
St. Johns, the defending Champions snd UCONN are the overwhelming favorites to meet on Saturday night for the championship but it is March and this is the Big East Tournament so expect the Unexpected. We go through the Bracket as the Big East Conference invades the Worlds most Famous Arena for four…
Sean McDonough Interview: NHL on ESPN, Big East & Broadcasting Stories
On this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, we're joined by one of the most respected voices in sports broadcasting, Sean McDonough.Sean currently serves as the lead NHL play-by-play announcer on ABC and ESPN and has called some of the biggest events in sports over the course…
WFAN Legend Bob Heussler Discusses Mets Disastrous Start
On this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, Bob Walters is joined by WFAN legend Bob Heussler to break down everything surrounding the Mets' disastrous start to the season.We discuss:⚾ Is Carlos Mendoza already on the hot seat?⚾ Would firing Mendoza even fix anything?⚾ Is…
NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR/NATIONAL BASEBALL WRITER TIM BROWN
National baseball writer and multiple time New York Times best selling author Tim Brown joins the show to discuss his latest book; NOLAN: The Singular Life Of An American Original.The definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball.Tim talks about …
NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR/NATIONAL BASEBALL WRITER TIM BROWN
National baseball writer and multiple time New York Times best selling author Tim Brown joins the show to discuss his latest book; NOLAN: The Singular Life Of An American Original.
The definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball.
Tim talks about why he chose Nolan Ryan to be the subject of his latest book .
We look back on Nolan Ryan and what role he played in the Miracle Mets in 1969
What would Nolan Ryan look like …
Mets Shock Yankees With 9th Inning Magic
The Mets had gone 0-92 when trailing after 8 innings since 2024. Tyrone Taylor ended that with a dramatic game tying 3 run home run with two outs in the 9th. The Mets went on to win it in the tenth and suddenly things don't seem so lost for this Mets season. The big win completed a 5-1 homestand and Joe the Mets are only 6 games under .500. We discuss the unlikely win and what this means going forward for the Mets.
plus the Knicks now have an opponent in the Eastern Conference F…
Are The Mets Turning It Around? Subway Series Could Provide Answer
I The Mets finally gave fans something to cheer about at Citi Field.
After weeks of frustrating baseball, lifeless at-bats, injuries piling up, and a clubhouse searching for answers, the Mets sweep the Tigers and suddenly the energy feels different. AJ Ewing brought life to the lineup, the kids injected real spark into the crowd, and for the first time in a while Citi Field actually felt alive again.
BUT… let's not get carried away.
The Mets are still digging the…
John Sterling Remembered /Inside Knicks Celebrity Row/ Mets Continue To Find New Ways To Lose
We go inside Celebity Row at MSG. Are these celebrities real fans? Could they afford those seats if forced to pay for them? Mets Finding ways to lose as hole to dig out of gets deeper We honor the late great John Sterling the...
Knicks Blow Out Sixers Game 1 | Playoff Reaction
The New York Knicks didn't just win Game 1—they sent a message.
In a dominant, statement-making performance, the Knicks blew out the Philadelphia 76ers, controlling the game from start to finish. From defensive intensity to offensive firepower, this was the type of performance that has fans asking:
Are the Knicks legit contenders?
On this episode of Locked Up Sports, Bob Walters breaks down:
What went RIGHT for the Knicks in Game 1
How the Knicks domin…
WFAN Legend Bob Heussler Discusses Mets Disastrous Start
On this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, Bob Walters is joined by WFAN legend Bob Heussler to break down everything surrounding the Mets' disastrous start to the season.
We discuss:
⚾ Is Carlos Mendoza already on the hot seat?
⚾ Would firing Mendoza even fix anything?
⚾ Is David Stearns the one who deserves the blame?
⚾ Why can't this offense hit?
⚾ Can this team realistically turn it around?
⚾ What should Steve Cohen do next?
Carlos Mendoza Has To Go
The Mets are in free fall. Eleven straight losses. Worst record in baseball. A roster built with one of the biggestr payrolls in the sport. And after last year's collapse, this was supposed to be the year the Mets came back angry, focused, and ready to win. Instead, they look lifeless, sloppy, and completely unable to stop the bleeding. The latest loss, a 2-1 extra-inning defeat to the Cubs, only added fuel to the fire after another questionable late-game decision and another wasted cha…
1–5 HOMESTAND DISASTER — Mets Bats Go Silent
The offense has completely disappeared.
The New York Mets finish a disastrous 1–5 homestand and get swept by the Oakland Athletics, capped by a brutal 1–0 shutout loss. The Mets have now been shut out twice in the last three games, and the lineup looks completely lost at the plate.
Now things get even tougher.
The Mets head to Los Angeles to face the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series — with the offense ice cold.
On this epi…
Mets Tailspin Continues
Senga gets roughed up b A's, comeback falls short as Weaver implodes late. Masters Update: Rory 18 holes from history
FINAL FOUR PREVIEW
The road to the National Championship is down to four.
The UConn Huskies men’s basketball are chasing history, looking to cement a dynasty — but standing in their way is a hungry Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team still searching for its first national title.
On the other side, it’s a clash of styles as the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball take on the high-powered Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball with a trip to Monday night on the line.
We break down …
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