Curtain Call YES Network
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Mr. John J. Filippelli. You've heard that name mentioned countless times on YES Network broadcasts of New York Yankees games. Now, hear from the man himself, as he and his guest co-hosts, pull back the curtain and give a glimpse into what it's like to work in the sports media industry. Along the way, Flip pulls from his massive Rolodex to interview some of the biggest names in all of sports.
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113. Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, John Sterling
Flip and Justin discuss Aaron Boone’s ejection in Monday’s game vs Oakland and how little public accountability umpires have received. They give their way-too-early impressions and concerns on the Yankees season thus far, thoughts on John Sterling’s retirement, and a quick reflection on Whitey Ford.
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112. Yanks open 2024 with 4-game sweep of Astros
John and Justin dissect what matters from the Yankees' four-game sweep of the Astros and what might be an overreaction. They discuss how Juan Soto’s fingerprints are all over the offense and what small details could add up over a long season. John and Justin also debate Clay Holmes in the closer’s role.
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111. Joe Girardi
Former Yankees catcher, manager, and returning YES Network Analyst Joe Girardi joins Flip and Justin to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding the Yankees as they inch closer to opening day. Girardi explains what needs to break right for the Yankees in the early portion of the schedule, how an opposing manager approaches Juan Soto, and what could determine this season’s AL East winner.
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110. Spring Training 2024
John and Justin are all over the positive vibes from the Yankees' spring training so far, which have been highlighted by Juan Soto’s early performance. However, John reels it in, reminding us Soto is likely heading to free agency after the season. The hosts give their “one thing” that, despite it being spring training, they can’t help themselves over. Who are they buying stock on after just a couple of weeks? Is Spencer Jones in play for the big leagues this year? And are we past the point of pillow contracts for Blake Snell?
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109. Pitchers & Catchers Report to Tampa
As pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, Flip and Justin give their takeaways from Aaron Boone’s first press conference. Flip detailed a recent breakfast he had with Boone ahead of Spring Training. Justin wonders if big free agents still on the market will need to get creative with short-term deals. Plus, what does Corbin Burnes’ presence in Baltimore mean for the rest of the AL East?
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108. MLB Hall of Fame, Taylor Swift phenomenon
On the heels of last week’s Hall of Fame elections, John and Justin dive into why the voting process needs a complete overhaul. Justin thinks that today’s pitching culture is going to force voters to lower the bar when it comes to evaluating worthy pitchers in the future. With the Chiefs back in the Super Bowl, John explains how he would approach the Taylor Swift phenomenon in the TV production truck.
Customer Reviews
A perfect podcast
As a Yankees fan, I absolutely love this podcast. There are so many podcasts that are either minor league or all about just spewing numbers. This podcast, however, is a major league production combined with major league analysis that’s easy to consume and listen to. The hosts are great too, by the way … great chemistry.
Great Yankees content, great chemistry
As a Yankees fan since my youth in the 1970s, and now living out of town, I recently discovered this podcast, and boy, I’m glad I did. Flip and Kevin are knowledgeable and entertaining. They provide new insights on Yankees history and their news and analysis keeps me up-to-date even though I am no longer immersed in NYC tabloids and sports radio. Thank you!
Love this podcast
Flip and Kevin know their stuff- inform and entertain me. Can’t wait for the next episode.