WGBB Sports Talk New York

Hosts Gary Harding and John Panarese talked about the game three victory by the Islanders over the Capitals. The duo also spoke to some callers about this game, and the other NHL playoff action. In addition, they discussed the current woes of the Mets season.  

Host Bill Donhoue begins the show talking with former Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVito. Later in the second half of the show Bill talks with author John Shea about his new book 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid.  

Host Rob Cramer opens up the show talking about the Mets and Yoenis Cespedes going AWOL and also touches on the Yankees dominance. Then after the break he breaks down the Rangers and Islanders opening games and previews NFL training camp for the Jets and Giants.

Hosted by Bill Donohue talks with with former New York Mets 3B and fan favorite Howard Johnson and later welcomes author Rick Allen to talk about his book Inside Pitch: Insiders Reveal How the Ill-Fated Seattle Pilots Got Played into Bankruptcy in One Year.  

Host Rob Cramer opens up the show breaking down the Mets and Yankees opening weekends, and then gives his thoughts on the Jamal Adams trade. Later, he previews the upcoming NHL playoffs for the Rangers and Islanders, and then finishes up recapping the Knicks hiring of coach Tom Thibodeau.  

Hosted by Bill Donohue, the Theme of the show was “Author, Author!” as Bill welcomed author Jon Pessah, discussing his book Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask. Later sportswriter Peter Botte joined the show to talk about about his latest book, The Big 50: New York Yankees. Also author Danny Gallagher discussing his book, Always Remembered...

Hosts Gary Harding and John Panarese discuss the crazy times of the sports world during this Covid-19 pandemic, specifically with MLB and the NHL. The guys closed out the show taking some calls talking about the other preliminary round match-ups in the upcoming playoffs.  

Host Gary Harding talks with Donald Rosner, a lifelong Islander fan, and owner of the new BlueLine Deli in Huntington. They talked about the business, and the Isles playoff hopes. Gary then spoke with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran about her love of the Islanders, along with the current situation with NYCB Live and where...

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show with the upcoming return of baseball and hockey. He’s then joined by 1995 Stanley Cup Champion Tom Chorske to discuss his 30+ year hockey life. Later, he questions if we’ll actually see college football in September.  

Host Bill Donohue begins the show welcoming former New York Mets 1B Matt Franco. Later Bill talks with former New York Islanders forward Bryan Smolinski.    

Host Bill Donohue reminisced with former MLB second baseman Bret Boone and Tommy Herr about their careers and about the negotiations leading to the return of baseball and more!    

Host Gary Harding opened the show speaking with Andy Graziano from WFAN. They talked about the Islanders situation with the shutdown of the Nassau Coliseum, and what they could expect when the NHL returns to play in late July. Then Gary’s co-host, John Panarese called in to talk about the state of sports at this point...

Host Bill Donohue speaks with former Mets public relations guru Jay Horwitz about his new book. Later Bill welcomes former Islanders and Rangers forward Ray Ferraro to talk about his career and the new NHL playoff format.  

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show lambasting the sideshow MLB/MLBPA negotiations have become. Later, he discusses the powerful voices athletes have in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the 26th anniversary of the Rangers Stanley Cup victory.  

Host Bill Donohue begins the show welcoming CitiField public address announcer and grandson of a legend, Colin Cosell. After the break, Bill spoke with ABA Star, Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman.