On The Call

Derek interviews Lexi Valentin, co-founder of basketball nonprofit organization "Run It Back," and the guys battle it out at Brooklyn Bridge Park in a digital exclusive game of H.O.R.S.E. to close out the first season of "On The Call."

Derek and Joey break down the blockbuster trade sending James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets. Plus, the guys talk about the Knicks' decision to stay put at the deadline, and Super Bowl party tips ahead of "The Big Game."

Derek and Joey talk discuss the latest Knicks news as the NBA trade deadline approaches, and talk about a scenario where they could acquire De'Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings. Plus, the guys discuss the Brooklyn Nets' six-game losing streak, the Giants' hire of Brian Daboll as head coach and the NHL All-Star Game this weekend.

Derek and Joey talk about the future of the New York Knicks -- surrounding a certain superstar player with a name Joey mixed up. Plus, the guys talk about the report suggesting James Harden is open to departing the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. The guys wrap up the podcast with the latest on the Giants' search for a head coach, and NFL Super Bowl predictions.

Derek and Joey discuss Big Blue's GM/Head Coach search, and discuss potential quarterback options if the team decides to move on from Daniel Jones. Plus, the guys discuss the Knicks' recent struggles, and Kevin Durant's injury in Brooklyn.

Joey welcomes sports reporter and content creator Aliyah Funschelle to the podcast to discuss the Cam Reddish trade to the Knicks, Kyrie Irving's return to the court and fashion trends in the NBA. Aliyah also discusses her journey from New York to Kansas and back, and the passion of New York sports fans.

Derek and Joey discuss Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets active roster, and how it impacts the team's run at a championship. Plus, the guys discuss Zach Wilson's big game against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, plus the latest on the Giants as the NFL regular season nears its end.

Derek and Joey discuss Kemba Walker's removal from the Knicks rotation, and the implications it will have for the team going forward. Plus, the guys also talk about the Nets' surge to the top of the Eastern Conference, the Jets and Giants both winning last week and the Mets' flurry of roster moves, including the addition of a 3x Cy Young Award winner to the starting rotation.

Derek and Joey welcome co-director of "Anything is Possible" and executive producer of Showtime Basketball, Eric W. Newman, to the podcast, where he discussed working with Member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Kevin Garnett, and his future projects in sports media. The guys also discuss the latest in New York football, and give their thoughts on the Mets' new general manager Billy Eppler.

Derek and Joey (on the run) talk about the Jets' decision to start Mike White Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, and the Giants' running back dilemma upon the impending return of Saquon Barkley. The guys also discuss the Knicks' recent struggles, the Nets' hot start (led by Kevin Durant), and the Mets' and Yankees' offseason plans.

Derek and Joey talk about the Knicks' surge to the top of the Eastern Conference fueled by a new rallying cry. The guys also discuss the Jets' double-digit comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and talk about the Mets' struggles to land a front-office executive ahead of the GM Meetings.

Derek and Joey preview the upcoming NBA season for the Knicks and Nets, and recap the past week for the Islanders and Rangers. The guys also discuss the Yankees' and Mets' offseason plans, plus the Giants' defeat against the Los Angeles Rams.

Derek and Joey talk about the 2021-22 hockey season in New York, and visit the new home of the New York Islanders: UBS Arena at Belmont Park. The guys also discuss the 1-4 New York Jets and New York Giants, Kyrie Irving being benched because of his vaccination status and the end to the Yankees' season at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. whether he is the greatest quarterback in New York football history.

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Derek and Joey talk about legendary Giants quarterback Eli Manning and debate whether he is the greatest quarterback in New York football history. Plus, the guys recap the Yankees' pursuit for a playoff spot and preview training camps for both the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks.

Derek and Joey discuss the slow start to the N.F.L. season for both the New York Jets and New York Giants, and give their thoughts on the Yankees' postseason push and the Mets' September collapse.

Derek and Joey recap the week in New York sports, including their thoughts on the Mets and Yankees going in opposite directions ahead of the Subway Series and commemoration of 20 years since the September 11 attacks, the start of football season for the Jets and Giants and the latest signings by the Brooklyn Nets.

Derek and Joey sit down with four-sport play-by-play announcer (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) Kenny Albert, where they discuss his experience calling the 2020 Tokyo Olympics from the NBC studios in Stamford, C.T., how he got involved in broadcasting, his outlooks for the New York Rangers and New York Knicks going into the 2021-22 season, his favorite rhyme by Walt "Clyde" Frazier, what sports he would like to call in the future and advice for young broadcasters. Additionally, Derek and Joey report live from Flushing, N.Y. on the New York Mets' thumbs-down fiasco, and the events at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. See exclusive video from this episode by visiting ny2c.com.

Derek and Joey sit down with WCBS Mets Radio Network announcer Wayne Randazzo, where they discuss the Mets' difficult stretch against the Giants and Dodgers and how they can turn their season around, along with some insight as to how broadcasting has been different during the pandemic, and how Wayne talks about his cousin, MLB umpire Tony Randazzo, while he is working a Mets game.