Wake Up Call with Tony Desiere & Ronn Culver

The Tampa Bay Lightning, which tied the NHL record with 62 regular-season wins, made history again, becoming the first Presidents’ Trophy winner to get swept in the first round. 

WDAE host Pat Donovan joins Tony D to explain why there are more questions than answers following Lightning’s historic collapse.

What under-performing NFL teams from 2018 will bounce back in 2019? Although the Falcons struggled last season and the Steelers are down to only one "Killer B", Tony wouldn't be surprised to see them succeed because we've seen it before. We're supposed to lock in the Browns as playoff team after one 7-8-1 season? No sir. Not today. Advancements in information technology responsible in part for the NFL Draft's popularity explosion. When it comes to the Draft, it isn't the information being delivered - it's the way it's delivered. The Lightning, which tied the NHL record with 62 regular-season wins, made history again, becoming the first Presidents’ Trophy winner to get swept in the first round. WDAE host Pat Donovan joins Tony D to explain why there are more questions than answers following Lightning’s historic collapse. Simpler is better when it comes to lying about your household injuries.

The explosive growth of the NFL Draft. Gone are the days of patiently allowing for the development of rookie QBs. Baker Mayfield is the exception, not the rule. In today's NFL, there's zero tolerance for anything less than the exception. Why the NFL needs a re-do when it comes to the 2019 schedule. The juiciest storylines to look forward to ahead of the NFL Draft. Peyton Manning's career was almost ended by the would-be usurper Brock Osweiler. Could that same fate befall younger brother Eli? St. John's finally found a coach. At a certain point, you have start asking the guys you know will say yes instead of asking the guys you really want.

Joel Embiid sat out Game 3 because of left knee soreness.

Host of The Second Level Eytan Shander joins Tony D now to explain why "The Process" is the most bizarre, befuddling game-time decision in sports.

First round series' had a much more exciting, faster pace when they were best of 5.  Peeps are the fruitcakes of Easter. Sixers cruise without Embiid, Pop can still out coach anybody. Unlike the rest of the country, Tony D isn't all in on the Browns. The only expansion team never to experience some modicum of success and we're supposed to believe they're Super Bowl contenders now? Host of The Second Level Eytan Shander joins Tony D to explain why "The Process" is the most bizarre, befuddling game-time decision in sports.

**Good**

* #JamesHolzhauer is rewriting the record books...#Jeopardy contestant has amassed a 10 day total of $697,787; he also set the single day record on 4/9 when he won $110,000, but last night bested that record by $20,000

**Bad**

* Luke Borer of Perrysburg High School had never hit a home run until Monday night's game when he went for the home run cycle (4 runs, 10 RBIs)

**Dumb**

* The #Patriots for allowing the #SuperBowl trophy anywhere near Gronk; he dented the #Lombardi Trophy while using it as a baseball bat

On this date, Peyton Manning was selected #1 overall in the #NFLDraft; that draft has become one of the more talked about one in history; little unfair that #Manning is so good at everything: sports, acting

Guest: Yahoo Sports! Frank Schwab joins his old friend Tony to talk all things #NFL

The 30 for 30 on #JuniorSeau was probably the best one (and most important one) they have done to date.

The #Chargers having a 6 week stretch between home games would never fly with any other team in the #NFL

The Good The Bad The Dumb...#Jeopardy #JamesHolzhauer; home run cycle; #Patriots #Gronkowski #LombardiTrophy

The schedule is here...the #NFLSchedule is here...why do we make this such a big deal? Tony has a theory on this.

#NBAPlayoffs are heating up and almost getting to that point where we can separate the contenders from the pretenders.

The #NFL knows how to market itself...all the professional leagues just release the schedule. It's another huge event for the NFL.

#AmericanIdol Season 14 winner Nick Fradiani join Tony and Ronn to talk on his new album, the show itself and his fandom of New York sports teams.