Pags' Perspective

Isles go an even .500 on their Florida road trip to start February, followed by a win over Vegas two nights later, in the last home game at UBS Arena before the Four Nations break. A quick recap, as well as a discussion with fellow Isles fan Jason Spiller on a controversial development unfolding regarding the UBS Arena fan experience.

Originally recorded on 2/7/25.

Chris Contello of Primetime Sports joins the show to talk some NBA, 4 Nations, Spring Training, and more! Check out Primetime on YouTube at the World Of Sports Network with the link below:

WOSN: https://youtube.com/@wosn9?si=ZimsfV1rc1X1by87

Intro: Kevin Rudolf (ft. Lil Wayne) - Let It Rock (instrumental)

President Trump made headlines earlier this week by barring two Associated Press reporters from entering White House press briefings, as their style guide does not use the term 'Gulf of America' as the President signed into law, as opposed to what many of you have referred to as the 'Gulf of Mexico'.

As a former News Director at my college radio station, I use my journalistic perspectives from college to analyze this situation from both sides of the political spectrum. Plus I reflect on World Radio Day, and my experiences that shaped my radio career (so far)!

Kanye West bought airtime during this year's Super Bowl, and it went about as well as you could expect.

Seriously, everyone knows he's been anti-semitic in the past, how are advertisers still doing business with this guy? I thoroughly doubt anyone would want to do business with him ever again with his latest stunt he pulled, leading to both his Yeezy website and his X account being pulled off the internet.

Check out my appearance on on AM 970 The Answer's The Arthur Aidala Power Hour on this very subject! https://omny.fm/shows/the-arthur-aidala-power-hour/the-arthur-aidala-power-hour-2-12-25 

*All thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely my own.

Bumper Music: Taylor Swift - Welcome to New York

My reaction to Pete Alonso returning to the Mets on a 2 year, $54 million deal:

Isles shut out the Flyers last night 3-0, prompting Philadelphia to make some immediate changes of their own. Also, an Isles rookie nets hist first NHL goal as the blue and orange extend their win streak to six ahead of a two game trip to the Sunshine State this weekend!

Starting a new series here on Pags' Perspective called "Cross Islanders Parkway" featuring New York Islander game recaps. 2-0 since I've been talkin' Isles on the pod, so it looks like this may be here to stay.

Anyway, Isles beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 last night to extend the win streak to five, going into a Metro division matchup against the Flyers in Philadelphia tomorrow night. I break down what went right for them in the win.

On yesterday's episode, I briefly previewed the Carolina Hurricanes-New York Islanders matchup that night at UBS Arena, a night where the Isles just so happened to best their Metro Division rivals courtesy of a Brock Nelson OT game winner.

I'm apparently undefeated when previewing these games now, so why not perhaps start a recap series on this podcast for the games? The beginning of the Cross Islanders Parkway is here, buckle up.

On this Saturday's Pags' Perspective, I discuss the highlights thus far from Amazin Day at Citi Field, and some moves shaking up the NHL landscape yesterday.

I may or may not also go in depth about my Mets jersey collection... that bonus is surely bringing the boom in an otherwise slow time during the MLB offseason.

Song Choice:
A.J. & Big Justice, AMH, & The Rizzler - Break the BOOM! Meter

Brett Baty soundbyte courtesy of SNY.

1/22/25 - So much to discuss tonight! With the defending World Series Champion Dodgers bringing on more big pieces (and upsetting every non-Dodger fan in the process), the latest on my New York Mets since the big Juan Soto signing, and reacting to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class. We may still be a few weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting, but talkin' ball won't stop anytime soon.

The thoughts and opinions discussed here are solely my own.

Music Selections:
Meet The Mets Instrumental (1962)
Luniz - Five On It
The Script - Hall of Fame

*Jesse Winker clip courtesy of SNY, Wright highlights courtesy of MLB, the Mets, and SNY