Boomer & Gio

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Today's show kicks off with Gio and Boomer spotting themselves on Netflix's Quarterback, debating NFL head coach and quarterback dynamics, and digesting ESPN layoff drama, all before Gio details his anxiety over taking his mom to a Broadway play. The guys dive into big headlines as Tom Brady teams up with WWE, LeBron James rumors swirl around Miami, and the Mets capture a win behind big Luis Robert Jr. homers and a bizarre "ruptured testicle" saga that sparked a legendary call from Reggie in Queens. Rounding out the morning, the crew breaks down WFAN’s big move to SiriusXM in September, John Harbaugh's reaction to Cam Skattebo's backflip, Patrick Mahomes' return timeline, and Jay Feely’s primary victory before taking callers on every wild topic of the day.

Gio kicks off the show surprised to see himself and Boomer featured on Quarterback, prompting Boomer to question the Ravens without John Harbaugh and Gio to praise the Giants' promising head coach and quarterback dynamic. Gio offers a quick storm recap ahead of Jerry's first update. The sports rundown covers the Mets' 4-0 win over the error-prone Brewers, dubs Luis Robert Jr. a "Kirkland Yoenis Cespedes," and highlights JT Realmuto’s costly baserunning mistake and a Marlins triple play. Also, John Harbaugh reacts to Cam Skattebo’s backflip, JJ Watt points fingers at Pat McAfee amid ongoing ESPN and NFL Network layoffs, and Gio ponders when the newly released Bart Scott will return to WFAN.

As Tom Brady teams up with WWE, the guys try to figure out which events he’ll actually join, followed by a quick look at Kenan Thompson’s surprise over Peyton Manning’s SNL comedy chops. Gio then shares his plan to meet his mom in the city for her birthday Broadway play—admitting he’s dreading a potential Nathan Lane understudy, and acknowledging he is utterly incapable of enjoying the show. Jerry kicks off his update with Luis Robert Jr.’s monster home run in the Mets’ 4-0 win over the Brewers, before moving to A’s rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer suffering a ruptured testicle after fouling a ball off his un-cupped nether region. Gio suspects Gary Cohen only sent get-well wishes on the Mets broadcast just so he could say "ruptured testicle" on air, and to no one's surprise, the show wraps up the hour by discussing the injury even further.

After the Miami Heat accidentally leak a link to LeBron James’s upcoming press conference, Boomer predicts LeBron chooses Miami and Gio agrees. Next, the guys imagine how Mike and Dog would handle a ruptured testicle story before taking a delightful call from Reggie in Queens. Jerry returns for an update featuring Zach Thornton's six shutout innings in a Mets victory, prompting Gio to thank Jerry for sharing the Joshua Kuroda-Grauer story that sparked Reggie's call. Later, John Harbaugh delivers a fiery speech to his players, Rebecca Lowe recounts taking a helicopter from Brooklyn to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup pregame show, and Boomer congratulates Jay Feely on winning a Congressional primary election. Finally, the hour closes on two big NFL questions: will Justin Tucker ever kick again, and will a team sign Stefon Diggs?