Season 16 Episode 12- Sal Licata

Season 16 Episode 12- Sal Licata

Sal Licata (00:16:03) debuts to discuss his new podcast, The Sal Licata Show. Sal joins the show and talks about the value of his time, working with Jimmy Traina, and creating a new podcast after leaving WFAN. Sal looks back at the Knicks winning the NBA Finals, the Juan Soto contract, and working at SNY. Steve starts the show with First things First and discusses another tough week for the Braves, Italy crashing out at the u19 Euros, and some big results at the World Cup. The show ends with one last thing about Steve taking care if his Nonna's grave. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 16 Episode 11- Kenny Albert

Kenny Albert (00:30:43) returns to review the incredible start to 2026 that he has had. Kenny looks back to the Olympics and recaps his time in Milan, the men's and women's gold medal games, and his historic call of the Jack Hughes golden goal. Kenny also talks about returning to the NFL booth this fall with Jonathan Vilma, his Dad's reaction to Knicks winning the NBA championship, and the 2025-26 Sabres Steve starts the show with a packed First things First with discussion about AC Milan's disastrous transfer market, the struggling Braves, and the Sabres strange offseason. The show ends with one last thing about Steve and Paula taking the stage for the long awaited daddy/daughter dance. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 16 Episode 10- Ken Davidoff

Ken Davidoff (00:25:22) makes his debut on the podcast to promote his new book (with Harley A. Rotbart), 101 Lessons from the Dugout. Ken is a Michigan graduate and he and Steve talk a tad bit of college hockey while Ken mentions appearing on The Rich Eisen Show. Ken looks back on his time covering the Yankees and remembers the ACLS home run by David Justice, the wild moments during the 2001 World Series, and being there for the Derek Jeter flip play. Ken and Steve then get into the book. Ken explains how the project with Harley came together and discusses a few of the chapters and lessons that can be learned from the book. Steve starts the show with a packed First things First that includes the thrill of Italy winning the u17 Euros but the despair of not being a part of the World Cup. Also, the 2026 Braves reach 24 games over .500, the Sabres come away with 0 NHL awards, and Alvin Kamara makes a surprise appearance at Saints OTA's. The show ends with one last thing about time and the tricks it plays on us all. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 16 Episode 9- Tim Brown

Steve interviews Tim Brown (00:25:30) who returns to the podcast to promote his new book about Nolan Ryan. Tim discusses why he decided to write a book on Nolan Ryan and explains why Ryan's principles made his such a good subject. Tim and Steve talk about Ryan's unbreakable records, his relationship with Texas, and his failures in the playoffs as a player and as an executive. Tim also looks ahead to his future, gives his thoughts on the E:60 on Jim Abbott, and discusses the modern pitching arm. Steve starts the show with a packed First things First that includes talk about the end of the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres, the 2026 Braves first slump, Milan and Juventus failing to make Champions League, and news on who will play for Italy this June. The show ends with one last thing about trying to stay busy during a rainy holiday weekend with trivia, movies, and chicken wings. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 16 Episode 8- Jay Mariotti

Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:30:02) who returns to the podcast with a list of topics that he is anxious to sound off on. Jay talks about the end of the LeBron James era, watching sports in Paris, and Pablo Torre winning a Pulitzer Prize. Jay also rants on sports writers that are holding back, weak sports commissioners, and the Russini/Vrabel scandal. Jay also shares his memories of Roger Ebert and a letter that Gene Siskel wrote to him about a flowered sweater. Steve starts the show with a packed First things First that includes talk about the Buffalo Sabres in the playoffs, the 2026 Braves, Inter winning the Scudetto, and an exciting draft for the New Orleans Saints. The show ends with one last thing about everything that has went on the last month including Steve's trip to Florida, his struggles at dance class, and the progress of his failed hockey comeback. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com