WGBB Sports Talk New York

Hosts Gary Harding and John Panarese talked to Jim Baumbach from Newsday to discuss the Belmont plan for the new Islanders arena. Then the guys talked about the US Womens National Soccer team, and ended with a spirited discussion about the future prospects of the Islanders.  

Hosts Gary Harding and John Panarese talk about the outstanding Wimbledon Mens final , and the Mets woes as they hit the All Star break,  along with the great stories about Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil.  Later the guys took calls about baseball and the Islanders.  

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former Red Sox and Yankees pitcher Luis Tiant to the show, and talks with legendary hurler about his new book, Son of Havana. Later Bill spoke with Woodstock MC Chip Monck, who told some great stories about Woodstock and more!  

Host Andy Suekoff opens the show discussing NHL free agency and the New York Rangers rebuild with Greg Kaplan of Blueshirts Breakaway. Later, Andy discusses the blockbuster “KD-cision” that shook the NBA world.    

Host Rob Fried begins the show up talking about history of talk radio and WFAN 32 years today. Rob talked reminisced and took listener calls on the 1969 New York sports scene, including the Mets and Jets championship seasons, and the Knicks 1973 championship season. Later Rob discussed how the Yankees and are just are...

Bill Donohue spoke with former heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney about his boxing career, and his new book Gentlemen Gerry – A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery. Later Bill welcomed bass player from The Steve Miller Band, Kenny Lee Lewis who told some great tales from the road!  

Host Bill Donohue speaks with 1969 Miracle Met Ron Swoboda about his career and his new book, Here’s the Catch – Memoir of the Miracle Mets and more.    

Host Rob Cramer opens up talking about how the Yankees continue to win, and the Mets continue to lose. After the break he gets into the upcoming NBA and NHL drafts and how our local teams will do, and finally closes with thoughts on the Jets new GM Joe Douglas.  

Hosts Gary Harding and John Panarese welcome Kimmy Moisa back to the show, to discuss the state of the Islanders and upcoming free agency. They then continued their discussion on the state of New York sports.  

Hosts Gary Harding and John Panarese talked about the state of local sports, as well as the NBA playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals. Later the guys welcomed Peter Schwartz, the play-by-play voice of the New York Streets Arena Football team.  

Host Jerry Wiffler begins the show talking about the Mets, taking several calls throughout the show; also talking some Jets football and closing out the show with some “lightning round” style sports questions.    

Host Bill Donohue begins the show talking with former Santana drummer Michael Shrieve, followed by 1971 AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner, pitcher Vida Blue.  

Host Andy Suekoff talks about the recent hot streak the Yankees have been on with Kristie Ackert of the Daily News. Later, Andy previews the Stanley Cup Final and the evolution of Laura Branigan’s “Gloria” becoming popular again.  

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former Islanders greats Clark Gillies and Butch Goring, who each spoke about the Islanders playoff run this season, as well as some reminiscing about their Stanley Cup years together on the Islanders.

Host Rob Fried opened the show talking with fellow host Bill Donohue, who spoke about some of his favorite interviews on the program. Then Rob discussed adversity in sports, and how Michael Jordon did not make his team in high school. Rob also had marathon runner Tom Moley join the show, who ran a marathon in...