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You Know I'm Right

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Hosts Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese uncover the origin stories of some of the biggest names in sports, media, entertainment, and pop culture. #YKIR
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You Know I’m Right, Episode 157: USA Today's Bob Nightengale

You Know I'm RightDec 22, 2021

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You Know I’m Right, Episode 279: Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer

You Know I’m Right, Episode 279: Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer

On the 279th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Jake Fischer to discuss:
- Attending Northeastern University and studying Journalism

  • - Internships
  • - First job out of college?
  • - Working for Boston Globe Media and SB Nation at the same time
  • - Being a writer and then Associate Producer for Sports Illustrated
  • - Writing for Bleacher Report
  • - Joining Yahoo Sports
  • - Tweeting vs writing an article for breaking news
  • - Writing the book 'Built to Lose: How the NBA's Tanking Era Changed the League Forever' Published with Triumph Books May 4, 2021
  • - Favorite arenas to cover a game as a credentialed media member
  • - You Know I'm Right moment


Apr 17, 202457:21
You Know I’m Right, Episode 278: ESPN's Adam Schefter's Origin Story

You Know I’m Right, Episode 278: ESPN's Adam Schefter's Origin Story

On the 278th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter to discuss his origin story and:

  • - Growing up in Valley Stream, what sports teams were his favorite?
  • - Decision to attend University of Michigan and then Northwestern University. Did he know he always wanted to cover the NFL or was he open to any sport? How difficult was it to get his first writing job?
  • - Trying to become the Colorado Rockies beat reporter when the team first launched
  • - Breaking into television on Around the Horn and then the NFL Network before permanently joining ESPN
  • - Favorite stadiums and arenas to cover a game at? How much does food impact this?
  • - How and where does he watch NFL games on Sundays
  • - Not being able to drive too often
  • - You Know I’m Right moment
Apr 10, 202418:03
You Know I’m Right, Episode 277: Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg

You Know I’m Right, Episode 277: Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg

On the 277th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by legendary Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg to discuss:

  • - Attending UCLA and the University of California, Berkeley
  • - When did he realize he wanted to be a sports agent?
  • - First job after finishing law school
  • - Starting Steinberg Sports & Entertainment
  • - Who was his first client and how did he get them to sign with his company?
  • - Being an inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire 
  • - Having Steve Young puke gatorade all over him after he won the Super Bowl
  • - Negotiating Patrick Mahomes' contract
  • - Relationship with Dave Meltzer, his former CEO 
  • - Famous Super Bowl parties
  • - Overcoming alcoholism  
  • - Philanthropy work
  • - His company is all about paying it forward to the next generation. What is it like to work with his son Matthew? And would he consider us the next generation and therefore help You Know I'm Right podcast get our big break?
  • - Being an adjunct professor
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
Apr 03, 202440:33
You Know I’m Right, Episode 276: WFAN's Chris McMonigle

You Know I’m Right, Episode 276: WFAN's Chris McMonigle

On the 276th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by WFAN host Chris McMonigle to discuss:

  • - Meeting Marc Malusis in Las Vegas
  • - Attending Nassau Community College and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting
  • - Interning at WFAN
  • - Working his way up behind the scenes
  • - Being the board operator for Mike Francesa
  • - Having to dump calls
  • - Producing the radio broadcast of New York Giants games and being on the field with Howard Cross for games
  • - First opportunity to fill in as a host at WFAN
  • - Getting the bridge hosting show 
  • - Finding out he would be taking over the overnight shift
  • - Favorite and least favorite callers
  • - Relationship today with Mike Francesa and Craig Carton 
  • - Being the best player at the WFAN softball game in 2023
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
Mar 27, 202450:28
You Know I’m Right, Episode 275: Youtuber Tyler Zed

You Know I’m Right, Episode 275: Youtuber Tyler Zed

On the 275th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Youtube star Tyler Zed to discuss:

  • - Being born in Minnesota as Desmond Janousek
  • - Dominating in football and baseball for the Brainerd Warriors
  • - Deciding to join the United States Air Force and being a medical technician 
  • - Attending the University of Minnesota when he got out of the military
  • - Creating his Tyler Zed persona and Zeducation youtube channel
  • - Was he surprised with how successful the channel became?
  • - Writing his book Trailer Park Parable
  • - You Know I'm Right moment 
Mar 20, 202431:42
You Know I’m Right, Episode 274: Bachelor Star Corinne Olympios

You Know I’m Right, Episode 274: Bachelor Star Corinne Olympios

On the 274th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Bachelor and House of Villain reality star, Corinne Olympios to discuss:

  • - Being born in New Jersey, growing up in Miami, attending Florida International University
  • - Auditioning for The Bachelor
  • - When did she find out she would be on The Bachelor?
  • - Being portrayed as the villain 
  • - Why were the other girls jealous of her on The Bachelor?
  • - What was it like watching the show air?
  • - How many social media followers did she gain when the show aired?
  • - Being one of the first Bachelor contestants to use the fame to become a social media influencer
  • - Was ABC afraid to make her The Bachelorette?
  • - Competing on House of Villains
  • - Are there other reality tv shows she would consider going on such as Big Brother or The Challenge?
  • - Current business ventures with Riot Society and Platinum Beauty Shop
  • - Current relationship status
  • - Nick Viall has a podcast, would she consider launching her own?
  • - Zodiac signs
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
Mar 13, 202426:31
You Know I’m Right, Episode 273: Love is Blind's Shake Chatterjee

You Know I’m Right, Episode 273: Love is Blind's Shake Chatterjee

On the 273rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Love is Blind and House of Villain reality star, Shake Chatterjee to discuss:

  • - Deciding to pursue a career as a veterinarian and attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and then University of Minnesota
  • - Working as a vet
  • - How did he end up on Love is Blind?
  • - Was he surprised he came off as a villain?
  • - Competing on House of Villains
  • - Working as mortgage loan officer
  • - Did reality tv hurt his career?
  • - Would he go on any other reality tv shows?
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
Mar 06, 202424:19
You Know I’m Right, Episode 272: Tech Expert Katie Linendoll

You Know I’m Right, Episode 272: Tech Expert Katie Linendoll

On the 272nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by tech expert and country singer, Katie Linendoll to discuss:


- Growing up, was her major interest in tech or sports?

  • - Attending the Rochester Institute of Technology
  • - Landing her first gig with ESPN as an Associate Producer
  • - Transitioning to writing and television with A+E, CBS, Spike TV and ESPN for tech
  • - Being a regular contributor for The Weather Channel
  • - Making many guest sports on the Damon Amendolara show 
  • - Katie Linendoll Productions 
  • - Being a Keynote Speaker
  • - Being a country singer 
  • - Being a member of Bills Mafia
  • - Where does Chat GPT rank among the best tech inventions of the 2020s so far?
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
  • Feb 28, 202449:08
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 271: Actress and Author Annie Korzen

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 271: Actress and Author Annie Korzen

    On the 271st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Actress, Author and TikTok star, Annie Korzen to discuss:

    • - Growing up in The Bronx; how has New York City changed from her childhood?
    • - Career aspirations growing up? Attending Bard College
    • - How did she get started being an actress-writer in New York Off-Broadway theater? Is it more difficult to break into the industry now as opposed to then?
    • - Playing Doris Klompus in a recurring role on the legendary sitcom Seinfeld
    • - Appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil 
    • - Author of “Bargain Junkie: Living the Good Life on the Cheap” + having it published in 2009; process of setting time to write a book vs. writing for comedy, theater
    • - Who were her biggest influences when you were younger?
    • - Reaction to blowing up on TikTok so quickly? If social media was more of a thing/bigger when she were younger, how would she have used it?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Feb 21, 202435:51
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 270: Sports Reporter Sarah Spain

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 270: Sports Reporter Sarah Spain

    On the 270th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by sports reporter Sarah Spain to discuss:


    - Being a High School Track & Field star, attending Cornell University and studying English

  • - First few jobs out of college and ultimately transitioning into sports 
  • - Working for Fox Sports Net as an Associate Producer while getting experience writing for other platforms
  • - Joining The Chicago Tribune
  • - Joining ESPN
  • - What does she remember about the first time she did Around the Horn?
  • - Writing her book
  • - Biggest differences in preparing to do a tv show vs radio show vs writing a book or article
  • - What made her more excited, winning a Peabody or an Emmy?
  • - Becoming a minority owner of the Chicago Red Stars
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
  • Feb 14, 202447:57
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 269: Actor Joseph Sernio

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 269: Actor Joseph Sernio

    On the 269th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by actor Joseph Sernio to discuss:

    • - Growing up in Jersey City, later Howell; favorite places to eat + hang out?
    • - What made him want to pursue an acting career? Influences?
    • - How valuable were his early experiences working in off-Broadway productions and uncredited work on sets? Tips for securing auditions? Alleviating concerns?
    • - Landing first major credit on CBS’s “As The World Turns,” ultimately moving on and becoming a regular for over a year on ABC’s “All My Children”
    • - Being recognized in the tech sphere for building marketing agencies, "Shoreline Digital Marketing" and "Holly Lake Films"; strategy behind buying, expanding and rebranding small businesses?
    • - Relationship with Kevin Interdonato and The Bastard Sons movie
    • - The independent film, LOVED
    • - “HORSEPOWER,” new series written and directed by DJ Higgins, set in Colorado in 2023
    • - Advice for people pursuing film/TV production? Directing?
    • - Most notable people he met who directly assisted or were instrumental in any of his business and film ventures?
    • - Red Rose bakery
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Feb 07, 202445:30
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 268: House Pickleball Founder Mark Vermylen

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 268: House Pickleball Founder Mark Vermylen

    On the 268th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by House Pickleball Founder Mark Vermylen to discuss:

    • - How did he come up with the idea for House Pickleball?
    • - What is House Pickleball all about?
    • - Where does he hope to see House Pickleball in 3, 5 and 10 years?
    • - What is his favorite part of playing pickleball?
    • - When will House Pickleball put on a celebrity tournament with You Know I'm Right doing commentary?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Jan 31, 202412:04
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 267: Big Brother's Felicia Cannon

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 267: Big Brother's Felicia Cannon

    On the 267th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Felicia Cannon to discuss:

    • - Time in the Air Force
    • - Time working in Civil Service
    • - Transition into real estate
    • - Audition process for Big Brother
    • - Best thing she cooked or ate in the house
    • - Worst cook in the house
    • - Biggest regrets with the way she played the game
    • - Going viral saying "F**cking Bowie Jane"
    • - Has she spoken to Denzel Washington 
    • - Coolest people she was able to meet thanks to being on the show
    • - First time turning her phone on after the show
    • - Social media usage with her new found fame
    • - What's next for her? Will she write a cookbook?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment 
    Jan 24, 202445:01
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 266: Wrestling Broadcaster McKenzie Mitchell

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 266: Wrestling Broadcaster McKenzie Mitchell

    On the 266th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former WWE and TNA Wrestling Broadcaster, McKenzie Mitchell to discuss:


    • - Attending the University of Mississippi and studying Broadcast Journalism
    • - Internships and activities she did and attending SEC football games and tailgates
    • - Working as a Talent Assistant for America's Got Talent and CMT Awards
    • - Working as a makeup artist for Benefit Cosmetics and a Leasing Agent
    • - Being the Digital Media Manager Ravens Fangirl for Fangirl Sports Network
    • - Joining IMPACT Wrestling in various roles such as Network & Partnership and Digital & Social Media Manager and an On Air Personality and Producer
    • - Joining WWE and meeting her husband, Vic Joseph
    • - Watching Cleveland Browns games with Johnny Gargano, Candice LaRae and The Miz
    • - Released from NXT like many great announcers such as Adnan Virk and Greg Hamilton, etc. Would they all potentially start a podcast together?
    • - Being best friends with Chelsea Green
    • - Current business ventures and what is next?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment



    Jan 17, 202436:60
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 265: Entrepreneur and The Challenge's Emily Schromm

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 265: Entrepreneur and The Challenge's Emily Schromm

    On the 265th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former Real World and the Challenge star and current entrepreneur, Emily Schromm to discuss:

    • - Attending University of Missouri-Columbia
    • - Growing up in a cult
    • - Being on the Real World: D.C
    • - Competing on The Challenge
    • - Leveraging her reality tv fame to be her own boss in the business world
    • - Being a personal trainer and health and wellness coach
    • - Being the founder of Evolved Motion, Platform Strength and Empirica
    • - Creating Join PEEL
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    • - Zodiac sign
    • - Last words
    Jan 10, 202450:12
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 264: Wrestler Enzo Amore

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 264: Wrestler Enzo Amore

    On the 264th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by wrestler and musician, Enzo Amore to discuss:

    • - Origins how "How you doin?" becoming his catchphrase 
    • - Playing college football at Salisbury University
    • - Working as a piano mover and a ticket salesman for the Jets
    • - Being a DJ, going to Djais
    • - Could he have been cast on Jersey Shore?
    • - Joining NXT and WWE
    • - Coming up with his ring name
    • - Origins of teaming up with Big Cass
    • - Loudest pop he has ever gotten
    • - Being blackballed by WWE and AEW even though he is a ratings magnet as seen when he was Cruiserweight Champion and Main Eventing RAW 
    • - Music career
    • - Being a big New York Giants fan
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Jan 03, 202453:36
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 263: Ghost Hunter Adam Berry

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 263: Ghost Hunter Adam Berry

    On the 263rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Ghost Hunter and author, Adam Berry to discuss:

    • - First time he saw a ghost? How does he define what a ghost is?
    • - Growing up in a Haunted House
    • - Good spirits vs bad spirits
    • - Working on Ghost Hunters on SyFy
    • - How did he get the Travel Channel to greenlight Kindred Spirits, what goes into making an episode? 
    • - What goes into writing a book about ghosts? What is one big lesson readers can take away from his new book, Goodbye Hello?
    • You talk a lot about the ‘humanization of ghosts”. What does that mean?
    • - What is his scariest and funniest paranormal experience?
    • - What is his most memorable paranormal investigation?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment 
    Dec 27, 202342:31
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 259: Big Brother Winner Jag Bains

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 259: Big Brother Winner Jag Bains

    On the 259th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother Season 25 winner, Jag Bains to discuss:

    • - How does he think winning Big Brother will impact his career?
    • - Best thing he ate in the Big Brother house?
    • - Best way to pass time in the Big Brother house?
    • - Despite winning, did he have any regrets? Would he have felt guilty winning if he sent Matt to jury over Bowie Jane?
    • - You Know I’m Right moment
    Dec 21, 202309:54
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 260: Big Brother's Bowie Jane

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 260: Big Brother's Bowie Jane

    On the 260th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother's Bowie Jane to discuss:

    • - When did she first watch Big Brother?
    • - How did she decide she wanted to audition, what was the process like and how many times did she audition?
    • - Did she do better in the game than she thought she would?
    • - Biggest regret playing the game?
    • - Weirdest thing about the Big Brother house?
    • - What was it like turning her phone on for the first time when she got it back?
    • - Coolest person she got to meet after the show ended
    • - Felicia saying "Fuck Bowie Jane," going viral on Tiktok
    • - Deciding to pursue a career as a lawyer, going to school for years and then practicing
    • - Becoming a DJ
    • - Performing in Australia
    • - Moving to Los Angeles
    • - Favorite places she got to do a DJ set
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    • - Last words
    Dec 21, 202336:09
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 262: Mindset Expert and Author David Bayer

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 262: Mindset Expert and Author David Bayer

    On the 262nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are by joined mindset expert and author, David Bayer to discuss:



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    Dec 21, 202347:37
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 261: Big Brother's Matt Klotz

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 261: Big Brother's Matt Klotz

    On the 261st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are by joined Big Brother Season 25 runner-up, Matt Klotz to discuss:

    • - When did he start swimming?
    • - Attending LSU
    • - Key differences between the Deaflympics and Olympics. If all things were equal, how would he fare in the Olympics?
    • - When did he start watching Big Brother?
    • - Auditioning for Big Brother?
    • - Staying in shape in the Big Brother house?
    • - Relationship with Reilly Smedley
    • - Did he doubt that Jag would send Bowie Jane to the jury?
    • - Jag's final speech
    • - Getting his phone back 
    • - Coolest person he has met after being on Big Brother
    • - Has he been in the pool since getting out of the house?
    • - Would he go on The Challenge?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Dec 13, 202333:06
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 258: Comedian Amanda Gail

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 258: Comedian Amanda Gail

    On the 258th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined comedian Amanda Gail to discuss:

    • - What was her upbringing like?
    • - Where did she go to school? What did she study?
    • - When did she know she wanted to be an entertainer/performer? 
    • - Which comedians are her biggest inspirations?
    • - Most fun/famous people she has met? Favorite people to perform with?
    • - Favorite cities or venues to perform standup comedy? Locations where she'd like to perform in the future?
    • - What was it like writing for Reductress? How challenging is it to translate comedy to a non-verbal medium?
    • - When did she start contributing for Anthony Cumia and Compound Media? How does she like the platform as an outlet for her brand of comedy and humor?
    • - What is her zodiac sign?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment 
    Nov 22, 202328:17
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 257: Author, Carrie Berk
    Nov 16, 202323:29
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 256: Rockstar Constantine Maroulis

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 256: Rockstar Constantine Maroulis

    On the 256th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by musician and actor, Constantine Maroulis to discuss:

    • - How excited was Constantine to see Joe at Yankee Stadium?
    • - Real Housewives of New York City
    • - Would he do reality tv again?
    • - Rock & Roll Man
    • - New singles, Daydream and Comeback
    • - Not getting cast in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
    • - How much would it cost in order to get him to cut his hair short?
    • - Craig Carton going full time with Fox Sports 1
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Nov 08, 202301:01:33
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 254: Broadcaster Steve Bunin

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 254: Broadcaster Steve Bunin

    On the 254th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by broadcaster and coach, Steve Bunin to discuss:

    • - The time Steve Largent surprised him 
    • - What was it like growing up in the Pacific Northwest?
    • - When did he know he wanted to pursue Media + Sports Broadcasting? Decision to attend Syracuse University?
    • - Internships? How hard was it getting that first job? How has that changed compared to now?
    • - Time bouncing around as a Sports Anchor in different markets:
    • Syracuse, NY (WTVH); Binghamton, NY (WICZ); Flagstaff, AZ (KNAZ); Lansing, MI (WLAJ); Battle Creek, MI (WOTV) 
    • - Joining ESPN in 2003, having the opportunity to host every major show (SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Sports Reporters) in his 9-year tenure; most notable stories from former colleagues during that time?
    • - How was the world famous ESPN cafeteria?
    • - Moving to Houston, spending 2 years as lead anchor/host for now AT&T SportsNet Southwest; being there controversy and eventual bankruptcy filing
    • - Transitioning to Yahoo! Sports co-host (Yahoo Sports Network, SB Nation Radio, ESPN Houston)
    • - Moving back home to become News Anchor for KING 5 Media Group; did moving back home appeal to him at this point in his life more than anything else?
    • - Favorite city to live in?
    • - Founding Steve Bunin Communications in 2023? Current role as an Executive Communications Coach + targeted clients? Did our friend/biggest fan Adnan Virk give you your best testimonial?
    • - “You Know I’m Right” moment
    Nov 05, 202349:07
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 255: Soccer Analyst, Jimmy Conrad

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 255: Soccer Analyst, Jimmy Conrad

    On the 255th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former Team USA soccer star turned analyst, Jimmy Conrad to discuss:


    - Playing soccer at UCLA and winning a National Title but then going undrafted by MLS

    • - Starting his professional soccer career with the San Diego Flash of the A-League
    • - Joining the San Jose Earthquakes and winning an MLS Cup in 2001
    • - MLS in the late 90s vs the 2020s
    • - Playing for the US Men's National Team in the 2006 World Cup, the 2007 Copa America, and the 2005 and 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cups.
    • - Who is the best American born soccer player of all time?
    • - Decision to retire 
    • - Getting into coaching
    • - Working as a broadcaster
    • - Working as an AT&T Ambassador and a Host for EA Sports
    • - Being the Founder and CEO of Radical Creative Group
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Nov 05, 202336:27
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 253: IMPACT's Tom Hannifan

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 253: IMPACT's Tom Hannifan

    On the 253rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by IMPACT's Tom Hannafin to discuss:

    • - Being part of some of the worst fanbases in sports, Philadelphia teams
    • - Being a track and field star and Public Address announcer in High School
    • - Decision to attend Penn State and study sports broadcasting
    • - What internships and campus activities did he participate in?
    • - White out at Happy Valley
    • - Was he always a wrestling fan? What was the audition process like for WWE?
    • - Picking his WWE name
    • - Getting a big social media following
    • - Relationship with Adnan Virk
    • - Joining IMPACT
    • - Building chemistry when working with new broadcast partners
    • - Wrestling show day eating routine
    • - Backstage interviewing vs play-by-play
    • - A wrestler who is underrated and could be a mega star
    • - Hosting the State of State podcast on Bleav
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Oct 18, 202340:42
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 252: TNT's Liam McHugh

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 252: TNT's Liam McHugh

    On the 252nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by TNT host, Liam McHugh to discuss:

    • - Why does Liam hate everyone's favorite teams?
    • - Joining Turner Sports
    • - Travel schedule and living accommodations
    • - NHL on TNT dominating the all sports relay course
    • - Liam being the best free throw shooter on the Turner staff
    • - Joining Apple for their MLS coverage
    • - Meeting Brock Lesnar
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Oct 11, 202323:52
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 251: MLB All Star, Matt Joyce

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 251: MLB All Star, Matt Joyce

    On the 251st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former MLB All Star, Matt Joyce to discuss:

    • - Deciding to attend Florida Southern College
    • - When did he realize he could be drafted?
    • - Being drafted by the Detroit Tigers
    • - Time in the New York Penn League and progressing through the minor leagues
    • - Making his Major League Debut
    • - Being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays
    • - Bouncing around the majors playing for the Angels, Pirates, A's, Braves, Marlins and Phillies
    • - City with the worst fans
    • - Gameday eating routine
    • - Deciding to retire
    • - Working on television
    • - Having his F45 Training and Guardian Baseball businesses
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Oct 04, 202354:15
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 250: Big Brother's Reilly Smedley

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 250: Big Brother's Reilly Smedley

    On the 250th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former Big Brother season 25 house guest, Reilly Smedley to discuss:

    • - Audition process for Big Brother?
    • - Biggest surprise about being on the show?
    • - Any regrets?
    • - First time being noticed by a fan outside the house?
    • - More reality tv in her future?
    • - Pumpkin spice or apple?
    • - You Know I’m Right moment
    Sep 27, 202315:57
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 249: Former NFL QB Christian Ponder

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 249: Former NFL QB Christian Ponder

    On the 249th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former NFL quarterback and The Post founder, Christian Ponder to discuss:


    • - Getting recruited in High School
    • - Deciding to attend Florida State University just like his father did
    • - Being the Big Man on Campus and beating both Miami and Florida his senior year
    • - Being drafted by the Vikings
    • - Time with the Raiders, Broncos and 49ers
    • - Game Day food routine
    • - Go to song or musician to listen to before a game
    • - Meeting his wife Samantha
    • - Go to meal at Arby's, which is where he and Samantha ate after their wedding
    • - Would he let his son play football?
    • - Decision to retire
    • - Launching The Post
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Sep 20, 202332:36
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 248: Busted Open's Dave Lagreca

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 248: Busted Open's Dave Lagreca

    On the 248th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Busted Open founder and host, Dave Lagreca to discuss:

    • - Growing up with his brother Don
    • - When did he start watching wrestling?
    • - Attending William Paterson University of New Jersey  
    • - First job out of college
    • - When did he decide he wanted to try to pursue a career in wrestling broadcasting?
    • - Creating Busted Open and getting it greenlit by SiriusXM
    • - Favorite interviews he has done?
    • - Worst interview he has done?
    • - Someone he wishes he could interview?
    • - Biggest jerk in the wrestling business
    • - Why did WWE not give Adnan Virk a fair chance?
    • - Where is Elias?
    • - Will Matt Cardona or Mercedes Mone return to WWE?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Sep 13, 202347:51
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 247: Big Brother's Hisam Goueli

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 247: Big Brother's Hisam Goueli

    On the 247th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former Big Brother season 25 houseguest, Hisam Goueli to discuss:

    • - How many times did he try out for Big Brother before getting cast this season?
    • - Does he miss the exercise bike that he was always shown on?
    • - Does he regret how he spoke to Reilly when he was Head of Household?
    • - How was he able to put his medical and burlesque careers on hold to do the show?
    • - Does he think he will get more patients and ticket sales now after being on the show?
    • - His Zodiac sign
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Sep 06, 202313:48
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 246: Former MLB Catcher, Ryan Lavarnway

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 246: Former MLB Catcher, Ryan Lavarnway

    On the 246th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former MLB Catcher turned author and motivational speaker, Ryan Lavarnway for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    - When in little league or high school did he decide to be a catcher?

    - Attending Yale University, studying Philosophy

    - Winning the NCAA batting title (.467) in 2007. Setting the Ivy League hitting streak (25) record and all time home run record (33)

    • - When did he realize he could be drafted?
    • - Challenges of being the minor leagues
    • - Making his MLB debut for the Red Sox in 2011
    • - Winning the World Series in 2013
    • - Bouncing around from team to team
    • - Clubhouse with the best food. Pre and postgame eating routine
    • - Playing for Team Israel in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic
    • - Decision to retire
    • - Life post baseball working as an on-air analyst and a motivational speaker
    • - Writing his book, Baseball and Belonging - You Know I'm Right moment
    Aug 30, 202341:59
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 245: TicketSmarter CEO, Jeff Goodman

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 245: TicketSmarter CEO, Jeff Goodman

    On the 245th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by TicketSmarter CEO, Jeff Goodman for an exclusive interview to discuss:


    - Journey to finding TicketSmarter

  • - Was there a particular game he attended that made him want to get into the sports ticket business?
  • - What tickets are always the hardest to get? How does TicketSmarter combat the bots?
  • - Why are there insane processing and printing fees on ticket purchasing websites?
  • - Can he give out discounts on tickets to sporting events or Taylor Swift concerts?
  • - You Know I'm Right moment 
  • Aug 23, 202322:13
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 244: SiriusXM's Justin Fensterman

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 244: SiriusXM's Justin Fensterman

    On the 244th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by fantasy sports radio host, Justin Fensterman for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    - Growing up in New York as a Mets, Jets and Knicks fan

    - Attending American University and studying broadcast journalism

    - What internships did he do?

    - His decision to stay in Washington, D.C. 

    - Does he miss New York?

    - Getting his first job with Sirius XM as a tape operator in the newsroom- Working his way up the ranks to a board op and producer

    - Calling management's bluff in order to be given a chance as an on air host at Sirius XM

    - Being a radio host for Sirius XM

    - You Know I'm Right moment

    Aug 16, 202350:20
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 243: Musician, Ione

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 243: Musician, Ione

    On the 243rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by musician, Ione for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    • - Growing up in Sioux City, Iowa 
    • - When did she decide she wanted to pursue a career in music?
    • - How has social media helped her career?
    • - How would she describe her music style?
    • - Signing with a record label
    • - Performing live 
    • - Shooting music videos
    • - Getting endorsed by Bon Jovi on Instagram for her song Why Anna
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Aug 09, 202319:22
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 242: NFL Legend Shawne Merriman

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 242: NFL Legend Shawne Merriman

    On the 242nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former NFL All Pro, Shawne Merriman for an exclusive interview to discuss:


    • - When did he realize he was good enough to play in the NFL? Did he consider playing college basketball?
    • - Being recruited to the University of Maryland and studying business
    • - Getting drafted by the San Diego Chargers and being drafted before Aaron Rodgers
    • - How was the food at the training facility and on game days? 
    • - Being NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year for the 2005 season
    • - Being a multi time Pro Bowler
    • - The Chargers not winning a Super Bowl
    • - Playing in Buffalo for Bills Mafia 
    • - Coming up with the "Lights Out" moniker after it being his nickname at Frederick Douglass High School and turning it into a brand and a charity with the Lights On Foundation
    • - Working as a commentator for WWE
    • - Getting into Mixed Martial Arts
    • - Launching Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 
    • - How do fighters get booked for the LXF?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment 
    Aug 02, 202328:19
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 241: New York Post's Dexter Henry

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 241: New York Post's Dexter Henry

    On the 241st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by New York Post host, Dexter Henry for an exclusive interview to discuss:


    • - Studying at the University of Pittsburgh
    • - First job out of college
    • - Working for the NY Post, St. John's, the New York Giants, New York Daily News and CBS Sports as a videographer and reporter
    • - Being the New Media Coordinator at St. Francis College
    • - Working at SB Nation, News 12 Brooklyn and AccuWeather
    • - Working for The Props Network and Backpack Broadcasting
    • - Landing the Sports Anchor role with the New York Post after their SNY partnership
    • - Being an update anchor for WFAN 660, CBS Sports Radio & WCBS 880
    • - You Know I'm Right moment


    Jul 26, 202352:46
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 240: SimWin Sports Founders

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 240: SimWin Sports Founders

    On the 240th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by SimWin Sports Founders, David Ortiz and Tom Goedde for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    • - How did they end up coming up with the idea for SimWin Sports and then making it into a company?
    • - How did they get into the gaming world?
    • - Time working at EA Sports- How do they think the sales will be on NCAA Football 2024?
    • - Finding and working together at iPro, Inc
    • - How did Tom launch the first digital sportsbook in the US with DraftKings?
    • - David finding Emortal Sports, Inc and Ace and King Productions
    • - How did they bring on celebrity owners for SimWin Sports?
    • - What does the future hold for all of these sports betting companies and apps? Will they all end up consolidating?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment

    SimWin Sports is the world’s premier digital sports league provides daily fantasy players and sports bettors the ability to watch, play, predict and collect 24/7-365. Led by a former Madden NFL Executive Producer and former CMO of DraftKings, SimWin Sports leverages bleeding edge Football, Basketball and Soccer simulations to drive virtual competitions. Hall of Fame celebrity team owners Magic Johnson, Jerry Rice, Marshall Faulk, Tracy McGrady, Sugar Ray Leonard, Allen Iverson, LaMelo Ball and more lead the way as fans train and manage their virtual athletes, agents and trainers to build wealth while worldwide communities earn through fantasy sports and virtual sports betting platforms.

    Jul 19, 202348:34
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 239: ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 239: ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum

    On the 239th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former NFL General Manager and current on air analyst for ESPN, Mike Tannenbaum for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    • - Receiving an accounting degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst
    • - Studying sports law at Tulane University Law School
    • - Interning for the Pittsfield Mets
    • - Working as an assistant for the Cleveland Browns under Mike Lombardi on Bill Belichick's staff
    • - 1996 season with the New Orleans Saints
    • - Joining the New York Jets organization in 1997 as director of player contract negotiations
    • - Learning from Bill Parcells and meeting Mike Francesa
    • - Working his way up through the ranks with the Jets and ultimately becoming General Manager
    • - Herm Edwards you play to win the game rant
    • - Hiring Rex Ryan, his opening press conference and Hard Knocks
    • - Joining Priority Sports where he oversaw coaching, broadcasting and front-office for the New York branch
    • - Being hired by the Miami Dolphins
    • - Gameday routine
    • - Joining ESPN
    • - The 33rd Team
    • - You Know I'm Right moment


    Jul 12, 202321:12
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 238: Maria Marino and Steve Cavanaugh

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 238: Maria Marino and Steve Cavanaugh

    On the 238th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Action Network's Maria Marino and American Cancer Society's Steve Cavanaugh for an exclusive interview to discuss:


    - How did they meet?

  • - What was the proposal and wedding like?
  • - Where was the honeymoon? Was Maria in charge of renting the car with her experience working for Enterprise?
  • - What was their college experience like? (Maria went to Ramapo College, Steve went to Muhlenberg College) 
  • - What internships did they do?
  • - First job out of college?
  • - Maria's time working at Crystal Springs
  • - Steve's time working as a para and substitute teacher
  • - How did Steve become an actor?
  • - How did Steve begin working for the American Cancer Society? And how did he rise to Associate Director, Development?
  • - How did Maria continue to get bigger on-air opportunities? Does she have an agent?
  • - How did Maria get her job with SNY?
  • - Maria's decision to join the Action Network
  • - Steve's friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio
  • - A time they were starstruck by someone they got to meet through work
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
  • Jul 05, 202301:07:09
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 237: SNY's Niki Lattarulo

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 237: SNY's Niki Lattarulo

    On the 237th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by SNY's Niki Lattarulo for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    • - Growing up in Northern New Jersey
    • - Favorite sports teams
    • - Attending the University of Rhode Island 
    • - What internships and school activities did she do?
    • - Competing in Miss Teen New Jersey and Miss Rhode Island USA
    • - Getting her first job out of college with KCEN-TV in Temple, Texas
    • - Moving to Nashville to work for WSMV
    • - Joining SNY
    • - If she could interview any athlete, who would it be?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Jun 28, 202329:58
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 236: WFAN's Keith McPherson

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 236: WFAN's Keith McPherson

    On the 236th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by WFAN talk show host, Keith McPherson for an exclusive interview to discuss:


    - Attending James Madison University to play football, transferring to Monmouth University to pursue a broadcasting career

    - Spending a few years working primarily in social media/digital marketing for major companies like MTV, fuboTV and Roc Nation?

    - Joining Jomboy media

    - How did the opportunity at WFAN present itself? Was it difficult replacing Steve Somers?

    - Being on Off Base on MLB Network

    Jun 21, 202335:26
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 235: Wrestler and Entrepreneur Mojo Muhtadi

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 235: Wrestler and Entrepreneur Mojo Muhtadi

    On the 235th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former WWE wrestler, current co-host of TMZ Sports and founder of the Paragon Talent Group, Mojo Muhtadi for an exclusive interview to discuss:

  • - Interning with Morgan Stanley in High School
  • - When in High School did he realize he could get a scholarship for college and also play college football?
  • - What was the recruitment process like for him to go play at Maryland coming over from Christopher Newport University?
  • - Receiving his MBA from University of Maryland
  • - Meeting Dan Gronkowski at the University of Maryland
  • - Gronk beach and the Gronk cruise
  • - Better dancer, Mojo or Gordie Gronkowski?
  • - If he didn't get a calf injury, would he have made the Arizona Cardinals roster?
  • - How did he end up in NXT?
  • - Being a dominant 24/7 champ and having the Wrestlemania angles with Rob Gronkowski
  • - Could we see a Hype Bros reunion or perhaps a Mojo Rawley vs Matt Cardona match on the indies?
  • - How cool was it to see yourself in the WWE 2k video games?
  • - Who is a wrestler who does not get enough credit for their tremendous skill set and work ethic?
  • - Joining TMZ Sports as a host
  • - Launching Paragon Talent Group
  • - You Know I'm Right moment
  • Jun 14, 202341:23
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 234: Fantasy Baseball Guru Lenny Melnick

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 234: Fantasy Baseball Guru Lenny Melnick

    On the 234th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined again by fantasy baseball guru, Lenny Melnick for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    • - When did he start playing fantasy sports?
    • - What is his favorite fantasy sport to play?
    • - What is his least favorite fantasy sport to play?
    • - How many fantasy championships has he won?
    • - When and how did he start getting paid to discuss fantasy sports?
    • - Writing "Control the Draft" Formula
    • - Being voted the 2009 Internet Most Popular Personality
    • - Hosting for SiriusXM
    • - The power of social media 
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    Jun 07, 202353:35
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 233: Around The Horn Legend, Jay Mariotti Returns

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 233: Around The Horn Legend, Jay Mariotti Returns

    On the 233rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined again by Around the Horn legend, Jay Mariotti for an exclusive interview to discuss:


  • - What has he been up to career wise?
  • - Why don't we see him appearing on other shows? Is he being blacklisted?
  • - Has anyone tried to sign him to a contract to write or appear on camera but then had to rescind the deal due to something he wrote?
  • - Is Woody Paige responsible for Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless' success?
  • - Kyrie Irving destroying teams
  • - LeBron James making believe he would retire to shade himself from the Nuggets sweep
  • - Was the fix in for the NBA Draft Lottery with the Spurs winning it?
  • - Dodgers inviting a satirical drag troupe that dresses as nuns for pride night
  • - ESPN doing more layoffs but paying Pat McAfee
  • - The current issues with horse racing being overlooked due to the boom of betting
  • - Sports betting being legalized causing a lot of issues (Alabama coach, Lions players)
  • - Athletics moving to Las Vegas
  • May 31, 202301:00:22
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 232: Sports Broadcaster and Writer, Peter Schwartz

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 232: Sports Broadcaster and Writer, Peter Schwartz

    On the 232nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Sports Broadcaster and Writer, Peter Schwartz for an exclusive interview to discuss:


    • - Having so many jobs and balancing his calendar
    • - Attending Buffalo State University. What internships did he do?
    • - First job out of college
    • - Joining ESPN Radio in 2001
    • - Joining WFAN/CBS Radio in 2009
    • - Least favorite shift time?
    • - Working as a play-by-play and public address announcer for the New York Cosmos, Long Island Ducks and various other sports. How did he get those opportunities?
    • - Play-by-play vs Public Address announcing
    • - Writing for Barrett Sports Media, Greater Long Island Media Group and for various lacrosse publications
    • - Being a Sports Anchor for FOX News Headlines 24/7
    • - Throwing out the first pitch at the Somerset Patriots game
    • - You Know I'm Right moment


    May 24, 202301:03:16
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 231: Singer, Comedian and Voice Actor Paul Loduca

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 231: Singer, Comedian and Voice Actor Paul Loduca

    On the 231st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Musician, Comedian and Voice Actor Paul Loduca for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    • - Being confused with former MLB Catcher, Paul Lo Duca
    • - Being a proud Canadian and living in Toronto
    • - How did you first get started in the world of comedy and voice acting?
    • - What is his creative process when developing new material for his stand-up comedy routine?
    • - The major differences between doing standup comedy and comedy videos for social media
    • - What are some of the challenges he's faced as a comedian and voice actor, and how has he overcome them?
    • - How important has social media been to his career success?
    • - Who are some of the favorite comedians he has gotten to work shows with?
    • - What advice would he give to aspiring comedians and voice actors looking to break into the industry?
    • - Upcoming projects or shows that he is excited about?
    • - You Know I'm Right moment
    • - How does his zodiac sign impact his comedy career?
    May 17, 202347:13
    You Know I’m Right, Episode 230: Chef Michele Di Pietro

    You Know I’m Right, Episode 230: Chef Michele Di Pietro

    On the 230th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by chef Michele Di Pietro for an exclusive interview to discuss:

    • - When did she learn to cook?
    • Experiences growing up in an Italian family?
    • - Earning her B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University, working as Public Accountant at a top New York City firm (Ernst & Young, 1 of the "Big 4")
    • - What was the moment she decided to leave her profession to pursue culinary arts?
    • - What was it like working in various management roles for Whole Foods Market and developing “It’s All About The Food”
    • - Advice for people who want to pursue cooking as a career?
    • - During the pandemic she decided to write a cookbook, SOUPified. Where did the idea come from to turn traditional dishes into soups? What was the process like writing a book? Did she think the idea was unique enough to sell?
    • - What is the process like balancing using social media to promote/tease her work and does certain content work better than others?
    • - What are her personal favorite dishes to cook?
    • - Favorite and least favorite holidays to cook for?
    • - What celebrities would she like to cook for?
    • - When creating a new dish, what is the trial-and-error process like? When experimenting, whose taste buds does she trust the most: family or friends?
    • - “You Know I’m Right” moment
    May 10, 202342:58