Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk

Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk

By Bob WaltersSportsFootballBaseball
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Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk episodes

  • Locked Up Sports” with guest Brian Heyman

    A full-featured conversation covering:

    • The upcoming Long Island Division III High School Football Championship: Sayville High School Golden Flashes vs. Wantagh High School Warriors
    • The blockbuster trade sending Brandon Nimmo from the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers
    • Debating the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, leveraging Brian's role as a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) and his past published ballots.
    • 42 min
    • Giants Gut-Punch vs Packers & a Motown Mismatch?

      The New York Giants just can't get out of their own way. In Mike Kafka's first game as interim head coach, Big Blue blew an early lead and fell 27–20 to the Packers at MetLife, dropping to 2–9 on the season and extending their losing streak to five games.

      On this episode of Locked Up Sports, Bob and Brett break down everything from Jameis Winston's up-and-down performance in relief of Jaxson Dart, to a defense that once again melted in the fourth quarter, to a run game that flashed with Tyrone Tracy Jr. but couldn't carry them all the way.

      Then we turn the page to Week 12 in Detroit, where the Giants are more than 10-point underdogs against Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and a 6–4 Lions team looking to bounce back after a frustrating 16–9 loss in Philly. We'll hit the betting line, matchups, injury updates on Dart's concussion status, and what a realistic “path to an upset” looks like — if there even is one — as the Giants look to snap an 11-game road losing streak.

      15 min
    • Jets Collapse in Foxborough, Giants vs. Packers Showdown – Week 11 Preview

      The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 27–14 on Thursday Night Football, their eighth straight win behind a monster 3-TD night from rookie TreVeyon Henderson and another MVP-caliber performance from Drake Maye. The Jets fall to 2–8, their offense stalls again, and the questions around Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn get even louder.

      Then we spin it forward to Sunday at MetLife: Giants vs. Packers. It's Mike Kafka's debut as Giants head coach, Jameis Winston's first start of 2025, and a banged-up 2–8 Giants team trying to upset a 5-3-1 Packers squad fighting for NFC playoff position.

      We'll break down Jets–Patriots drive by drive, talk about Henderson's breakout, Maye's MVP buzz, the future at QB for the Jets, and then dive into matchups, injuries, and keys to Giants–Packers plus the biggest games on the Week 11 slate, including Lions–Eagles, Seahawks–Rams, Bucs–Bills and the Madrid game.

      #NFL, #NFLWeek11, #Jets, #Patriots, #JetsNation, #TakeFlight, #GoPats, #Giants, #GiantsPride, #GoPackGo, #GiantsVsPackers, #NewYorkFootball, #LockedUpSports, #NYCSports, #FootballPodcast

      23 min
    • Stearns Offseason Blueprint: Alonso, Díaz and the Big Splash

      The Mets are officially on the clock in Vegas. Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz have both hit free agency after opting out of their deals, and David Stearns is trying to thread the needle between keeping his stars and reshaping the roster. We break down the latest from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, what Scott Boras is saying about Alonso, where things stand with Díaz after a dominant 2025, and which free agents Stearns should be targeting as the market opens.

      We'll talk Alonso's monster walk-year season, Díaz's contract calculus after another elite campaign, the Mets' stated priorities in center field, the rotation and the bullpen, plus which names on this winter's loaded free-agent board actually make sense in Queens.

      The Mets are officially on the clock in Vegas. Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz have both hit free agency after opting out of their deals, and David Stearns is trying to thread the needle between keeping his stars and reshaping the roster. We break down the latest from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, what Scott Boras is saying about Alonso, where things stand with Díaz after a dominant 2025, and which free agents Stearns should be targeting as the market opens.

      We'll talk Alonso's monster walk-year season, Díaz's contract calculus after another elite campaign, the Mets' stated priorities in center field, the rotation and the bullpen, plus which names on this winter's loaded free-agent board actually make sense in Queens.

      If you're a Mets fan staring at a winter of uncertainty, this is your roadmap to the offseason.

      27 min
    • “Giants Fire Brian Daboll: Another Collapse, A New Chapter

      The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll today after another late collapse dropped them to 2–8. We break down why it happened, who's next, and what yesterday's loss in Chicago told us about this Now former head coach

      #Dabollfired #billbelichick #Lockedupsports #Giants #BrianDaboll #NYGiants #NFL #BigBlue #MikeKafka #JaxsonDart #CalebWilliams

      19 min
    • Jets Fire Sale & Dabol On Hot Seat | Week 10 Preview

      The Jets blew up their roster at the deadline—sending Sauce Gardner to Indy and Quinnen Williams to Dallas for a haul of 1sts and more. We walk through what it means, how long it'll really take before New York fields a true contender, and what Aaron Glenn/Darren Mougey's plan signals. Then: is Brian Daboll coaching for his job this week? We hit the Giants' spiral and the latest reporting. Plus, concise previews of every Week 10 game.

      #NFL #Week10 #Jets #Giants #SauceGardner #QuinnenWilliams #AaronGlenn #DarrenMougey #BrianDaboll #NYJ #NYG #NFLPicks #NFLPreview

      53 min
    • Jets Hit the Reset Button: Sauce & Q Traded, Browns on Deck

      The Jets detonated the deadline: Sauce Gardner to Indy and Quinnen Williams to Dallas in a sweeping sell-off that screams full rebuild. We unpack the return, what it says about Aaron Glenn/Darren Mougey's plan, and what it means for 2026–27. We also clear up the Breece Hall rumor mill (did he actually request a trade?) and the reported Chiefs offer. Then we preview Sunday's Jets–Browns at MetLife (1:00 p.m. ET, CBS): key injuries, matchups, betting temperature, and what to watch. Finally, a note to ownership on season-ticket hikes after a teardown.

      #SauceGardner #QuinnenWilliams #JetsTrades #NFLTradeDeadline #RebuildMode #JetsRebuild #FireSale #WoodyJohnson #JetsFrontOffice #NFLRumors #Jets #TakeFlight #NewYorkJets #NFL #NFLNews #NFLWeek10 #JetsNation #GangGreen #JetsPodcast #LockedUpSports

      18 min
    • Game 7 Of Destiny: Dodgers Repeat in the Greatest Fall Classic Ever”

      In this episode of Locked Up Sports we dive into Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, where the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings, clinching back-to-back championships and cementing their place among baseball's modern dynasties. We break down all the big plays — the early Blue Jays surge, the Dodgers' rally, the game-tying home run in the 9th, the extra-inning heroics and clutch defensive stand. We also make the case why this Game 7 was the greatest in baseball history. Then we shift gears to the Gold Glove results — defensive stars across both leagues — and finally we turn the heat up on New York's off-season: what the Mets are planning, what the Yankees must do, and rumours you need to know. Whether you're a Dodgers fan, a Mets/Yankees devotee, or just love epic baseball drama — this episode has you covered. Dive in, subscribe, share, and let's get Locked Up.

      38 min
    • Championship or Bust? Knicks Season Preview With NYPost Knicks Reporter and Co-Host Of NY Got Game Dexter Henry

      Locked Up Sports is excited to welcome back, Dexter Henry — New York Post, WFAN update anchor, host of NY Got Game — for a full-throttle preview of the 2025-26 New York Knicks.

      In this episode we dig into:

      • The sky-high expectations for the Knicks this season — is this their deepest title window?
      • The new coaching regime under Mike Brown: what changes, what stays the same, and how long until the new system clicks.
      • Should Knicks fans be worried about a slow start? What early-season signs will tell the real story.
      • “Championship or bust” — realistic ceiling, aspirational ceiling, and what this season means for the franchise.
      • Dexter's insider takes you won't find anywhere else: locker-room vibes, front-office mindset, and the pressure building in NYC.
      • Whether you're a die-hard Knick fan or just love playoff-intensity basketball, this episode is a must-listen.

        Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you get your sports talk.

        • #Knicks #NYKnicks #NBAPlayoffs #LockedUpSports #DexterHenry #NewYorkSports #BasketballPodcast #KnicksNation #nypost #Knickstape #wfan
        • 56 min
        • Game 4: Blue Jays Strike Back — Vlad Jr. tags Ohtani, Series Tied 2–2

          The World Series is all square again. Less than 24 hours after an 18-inning heartbreaker, the Blue Jays answered with a composed 6–2 win at Dodger Stadium. We break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s tone-setting two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber's efficient start, Toronto's bullpen lockdown, and the ripple effects from the marathon Game 3 won by Freddie Freeman's 18th-inning walk-off. We also hit injuries/lineup changes (George Springer out for Game 4), what Ohtani's outing means for L.A., and how the chessboard looks for a pivotal Game 5.

          #WorldSeries #BlueJays #Dodgers #VladJr #ShoheiOhtani #MLBPostseason #Toronto #LosAngeles #Game4 #MLB #Baseball #LockedUpSports

          17 min

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        New York Sports Talk the way New Yorkers want to hear it! An Opinionated,straightforward, funny, and highly entertaining take on all the happenings in and around New York sports. Whether it's the Mets, Yankees, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, or Islanders this show has it covered. Don't miss out on The Best New York Sports Talk On The Internet!