California native Chris Childs was always built more like a New Yorker. He relished the big games, played an intense and demanding style of ball, and appreciated the transit workers and sanitation guys he saw every day on his way to the Garden. He helped steer the Knicks to their last NBA Finals appearance in 1999, and along the way battled the hated Heat almost every season. From the PJ Brown flip to the Van Gundy ride for life on Alonzo Mourning, the Knicks and Heat were the best soap opera of that NBA era. Childs talks about all of those memorable battles, why he still can't stand to listen to Tim Hardaway speak, and how New York will always be in his blood. 

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In more than 80 years of Rangers hockey, only one man built a Stanley Cup champion. That’s GM Neil Smith. He took over the team in ‘89 and describes how far from a contender they were. He goes through the early acquisitions of Adam Graves and Mark Messier, then the constant tug of war with coach Mike Keenan. He oversaw the most dramatic trade deadline in franchise history and the risks he took in trading away valuable pieces against his better judgment. What it’s like to end the drought, what it’s like to then have your coach leave weeks after. For the first time, Smith also tells the story of trying to make amends for Messier’s controversial departure many years later. This is a can’t-miss conversation for hockey fans. 

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Shawn Green only played a pair of seasons in New York, but they were two of the most memorable for different reasons. He was part of the '06 team that made Game 7 of the NLCS and the '07 squad which collapsed in historic fashion. He discusses whether the Mets should've won a World Series over the Tigers, and how it all went wrong the next season. He is considered the greatest Jewish ballplayer and talks about how he embraced his faith and decided to sit on Yom Kippur. Green also looks back at the PED Era and where his stats rank, plus whether David Wright would've been in Cooperstown. He founded the tech company Greenfly and is helping baseball catch up in the social media space.

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Greg Maddux was one of the most dominant pitchers of all time and somehow did it without a blazing fastball. These are his stories of using precision and efficiency instead of power, and the toughest hitters he had to face. He also takes us inside his two World Series battles with the Yankees and the difficult October losses the Braves were dealt. Maddux pinpoints his career highlight and how scary it was to be on the mound in 1986 when the Mets won the division at a chaotic Shea Stadium. Maddux also takes us inside his decision to nearly sign with the Yankees as a free agent, one of the greatest what-ifs in baseball history.

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Jeff Smulyan has been called the Godfather of Sports Talk for his role in creating the genre. As CEO of Emmis Communications, he purchased WHN in New York City then flipped it to all sports and rebranded it as WFAN. It was a decision met with resistance and doubt within the company, let alone the outside world. And the early results were harrowing. But within a year, the FAN became an NYC staple and soon there were copycats nationwide. This is the story of how Suzyn Waldman discovered Buck Showalter, the FAN commercial that was too crass to air, and the early friction between Mike Francesa and Chris Russo. If you've ever listened to an all-sports radio station, this is the story of how that all happened. 

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Mets cult hero Benny Agbayani discusses his short but amazing career. Agbayani’s road to Queens was unique, starting with growing up in Hawaii and getting drafted in the 30th round. He explains why he connected with Bobby Valentine and having to fight for a spot on the roster. Benny turned into an October hero, playing a huge role in the Mets' runs to the NLCS in ‘99 and then the Subway Series a year later. He discusses how hard it was to lose to the Braves and Yankees, and his experience in New York on 9/11. Agbayani’s career was short in New York, but it was still unforgettable. Here’s his story in his own words.

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The hiring of Rick Pitino has put St. John’s basketball back in the headlines. The last time they had sustained success was under Mike Jarvis. In this episode, we explore Jarvis' rollercoaster tenure, filled with extreme highs and dramatic lows. Jarvis restored winning to Queens from '98-'02 with rugged teams featuring NBA star Ron Artest, and college standouts Erick Barkley and Lavar Postell. Those teams won the Big East Tournament and went to the Elite 8, but also brawled with one another. Jarvis discusses how the NCAA began hounding the program and the critics grew louder. He talks about ways he would have handled things differently, and how he wishes he would've challenged the wins that were vacated. This is the story of the awful behavior Patrick Ewing witnessed from fans in high school to the insane in-fighting of the Big East title.

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Newly minted Hall of Famer Joe Klecko discusses his amazing football life. From faking his identity to play semi-pro ball to a surprising friendship with Burt Reynolds, Klecko's career seems written by movie execs. He appeared on one of the most famous sports posters of the 1980s and didn't agree with teammate Mark Gastineau's showmanship. He speaks frankly about former head coach Joe Walton's flaws and why he remained optimistic about his HOF chances after more than three decades. He also talks about the fateful day he got a knock on his door from none other than Joe Namath.

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OJ Anderson joins D.A. to discuss his incredible journey from the end of the depth chart to Super Bowl MVP. OJ talks about his days at Miami before the Hurricanes dynasty, the fallout with the Cardinals, and how even after he came to the Giants his job was far from guaranteed. From being left off the security list to being ignored at Super Bowl media day, it was never easy for OJ. Plus, he wonders why he's been ignored for the Hall of Fame. It's one of the great Cinderella stories in New York sports history.

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Mets legend Mookie Wilson discusses in detail his legendary at-bat in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. From what Mookie said when he saw Bill Buckner miss the ball, to an incredible story about meeting Buckner in Kansas City years later, there are behind-the-scenes anecdotes that are can’t miss for baseball fans. Mookie describes how the front office ruined the chemistry of the team, and the only game he was ever nervous in. Sit back and listen to Mookie’s amazin’ stories.

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