Ready To Unload: With Cal & Sanpete

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.16 4/19/12 Here's a bit of what we talked about: -- An indepth discussion of macaroni, spaghetti, breaking it in half when putting it into the pot, using a fish as method of child abuse, fear of a wood spoon, no fear of a flung slipper, and PJ saying no. A lot. No. A million times no. -- The NHL playoffs have been great but too violent? Not for us. And Sanpete continues his Anti-Henrik campaign. -- The Yankees rotation has been shaky, so we talked about how big Michael Pineda might be. -- Mets got off to a hot start but have struggled of late, and why the Jose Reyes video thing was more than much ado about nothing. -- We talked Bobby V, found out Cal does a mean Bobby V, brought in our buddy Nello to do the RTU Funload but instead talked Bobby V, and told the story of how Nello and Sanpete, NOT Bobby V actually discovered the wrap sandwich, first known to us as the rollwich.

READY TO UNLOAD: with Cal and Sanpete NY Sportstalk Radio Show/Podcast #3.15 - MSG Newtwork's Bill Pidto MSG's Network's Bill Pidto joined us to talk about the Rangers, Knicks, his time at ESPN during the heyday of SportsCenter, and the over saturation of sports news in the market place...

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.14 4/12/12 Here's a bit of what we talked about: -- Cal was exhausted, which we found out, causes him to speak in a dialect of a long lost Jersey Shore house member. This inspired an inspired conversation about the new Italian American from NY sterotype, and to PJ letting us all know the Brooklyn Italian accent is all because of the Dutch. Yes. The Dutch.  -- We then actaully talked about sports, namely, the Rangers and playoff hockey, and the Knicks as a dangerous team should they make the playoffs. -- Then the Match Game conversation started. Too much to list here, but we learned Sanpete loves Nipsy Russell and Cal somehow knows who Brett Summers is/was.  -- We had a spontaenous VH1 "Sanpeteology", where poor Cal was regaled with stories of Sanpete and PJ's band days. Riveting for Cal, no doubt. Fun listening if you a) knew Sanpete in the late 90's, or b) have known PJ for the last 20 years or c) understand

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.13 - The Notorious Lightweight Here's a bit of what we talked about: -- Cal and Sanpete both were in attendance as the Mets opened the 2012 campaign and shared their opening day experiences. From fan negativity to the narrative they refuse to follow, to the changes at the ballpark, to Johan Santana's trimphant return, we talked about it all.  Then PJ revealed his rap name while sipping on a microbrew. -- The Yankees rotation and what we except from the Boys in the Bronxstripes this season. -- All the fellas discuss the idea of the Jets again on Hard Knocks... and how they are of two very distinct mind about it. -- The RTU: Funload - PJ shared his 40th birthday experience, AKA the saddest story ever told. **Check out the RTU:Podcast in ITunes Store; search "Ready to Unload" and download the latest episode. It makes a great giff, don' it...  

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.12 - LIVE - Thursday, March 29th 9:30 PM ET Here's a bit of what we talked about: -- After properly being made fun of for watching American's Next Top Model, Sanpete then asked the uncomfortable question: "What would you like to have poured over you". Not sure what happened there, but it was funny. He also did a Dan Ackroyd as Ray Stantz as Obi Wan Kenobi. Also funny. -- We talked about Tebow, the Jets, why we are now behind it, even though we hate it, and uhm, actual football stuff about using him. It was refreshing. -- We then welcomed SNY.tv Mets Blogger and Mostly Mets Podcaster Patrick Flood back to the podcast, and proceeded to engage in a calm, measured and intelligent conversation about the Mets and baseball. Super refreshing.  -- The boys explained to PJ why they refer to their Fantasty Baseball draft as "Draftmas" and why it's the most wonderful day of the year. He still doesn't get it. We then m

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.11  -Technical Tebow Difficulties 3/22/12 Here's a bit of what we talked about: Tim Tebow's a NY Jet, and the boys spent a good amount of time talking about it. We battled through a temperamental night from Skype and had some tech difficulties that have be cleaned up when Pop Culture PJ gets back from Beautiful Mount Airy Lodge, then took on our problems with conflict resolution in a sports chat room. It also turns out we all do a passable Walter Matthau impression. We had a great discussion on the negativity contained in and antagonistic bent of media coverage of the "little brother" teams in NYC, and how your friends seemingly taking joy out of your misery and consternation concerning the teams you root for is getting more than a little tough to take. Check out past episodes on Itunes. Search "ready to unload" and download any episode...They're particularly good with a light cabernet.

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.10 - 3/15/12 -Mike Huber/NCAA Tourney   Here's a bit of what we talked about: -- Welcome back everyone! PJ instant impressions Ted Nugent into Hulk Hogan into Rowlf the Dog, without spraining anything; we had PJ look up "red blooded" and why ghosts have come to talk with that goofy shaky voice and say "boo"; Mike Huber (Hubie, in RTU circles) made his annual NCAA March Madness appearance, this time on a mission:talk lukewarm Sanpete and Cal into watching the Tourney. He was VERY convincing; Mike D'Antoni was relieved of his coaching duties, we discussed what went wrong for him, and who are the best managers/coaches for superstars; PJ and Cal share bathroom renovation sob stories (while Sanpete the renter quietly giggles) and we closed with a discussion of a New Zealand Tae Kwon Do Olympic hopeful who started an escort service to raise money for his Olympic dream. And how PJ's son Danny, no escort service, but at age

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.09 - 3/8/12 - Jeff Troxclair/Scott Sanpete/Dr. E Ray Stat Here's a bit of what we talked about: We were thrilled to have Dr. E Ray Stat back from sabbatical for the first half hour of the show, discussed his whereabouts, and the reality show PJ has been working on. (Hint, it's not good... it's great!) We then welcomed our buddy Jeff Troxclair, a huge Saints and sports fan to the show for the first time to talk bounties in the NFL. He was fantastic, and the conversation ranged from the punishment for the Saints, to explaining to him why PJ is "gay framed" to John Fourcade. Then it was Scott Sanpete's turn to try to convince his bro that Peyton Manning is a great idea for Jets. He's VERY CONVINCING! (Said as George Costanza) Find out how he did. Closed with a RTU: Funload question for the ages: If you could assume the life of a list of great characters, who would you choose? 

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.08 - The Walk and Talk 3.1.12 Here's a bit of what we talked about: The ball got rolling with a discussion of the February Sports Dead Zone ending with March beginning, which led to both Walken impressions and Sports Night by Aaron Sorkin talk, where Sanpete did an impromptu Sorkin "Walk and Talk". Cal then told us all about Parent-Child Sports night, and the secret of parenting. Literally. Hint: it's a Microsoft product. Cal and Sanpete both provided valuable The More You Know type promos. We then tackeld the Mets and Yanks in Spring training, and Cal learned Sanpete already caved on his vow to not spend money on the Mets, getting both a new hat AND opening day tickets. We talked MLB playoffs expansion, Ryan Braun, and then in the RTU: Funload: A plea for MLB players to wear their hat's correctly, followed by us sending back the soup.  

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #3.07 - The Court of Cal's Opinion 2.23.12 Here's a bit of what we talke about: -- After establishing what a gut check it was for Cal to be doing the show last night being he had bronchitis, that he would be taking it one podcast at a time, the good Lord above, he'd be able to help the RTU team,the boys talked about Jeremy Lin and how cliches can apparently get you fired if they are used incorrectly. -- Ryan Braun's exoneration was next, and we learned that the court of public opinion ain't got nothing on the court of CAL's opinion, where, in this case, Braun remains... guilty. Pop Culutre PJ regaled us with his impression of the 3 judges from Superman II, and Sanpete steered the show to his Adam Samberg doing Mark Wahlberg Impression. --We then tackled the Mets brass and their private helicopter ride displaying bells the size of church bells. -- Wrapped it up with a bow with a discussion about the re-watchability of

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST   #3.06 - 2.16.12 Here's what we talked about:  - We were all set to talk Jeremy Lin and the Knicks like any self-respecting NY Sportstalk podcast would be these days, but the sad news that Gary Carter had succombed to brain cancer caused us to reflect on the baseball great, and share Kid Carter memories for the first hour or so. -Then we talked about LinSanity and how it has us actually watching the Knicks and why, and Pop Culture PJ comes dangerously close to getting fined and suspended from a show that he volunteers to do. Ready to Unload, the PODCAST is NOW AVAILABLE (for free) at the Itunes Store! Search "ready to unload" and subscribe! Gonna be bigger than the microchip...

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #305 - 2.9.12 Here's a bit of what we talked about: -- Tech difficulties at the top ruined a well thought-out, pre-meditated rhyme Sanpete had prepared for his opening intro of Cal; PJ defines our roles on the show, and surprise, he's the heavy; we took apart Madonna's performance at the SB halftime show, and tried to figure out who M.I.A. is. Then we talked about "Worst Case Scenario Bowl II", what we saw in the game, why we think it was Tom Brady's fault the Pats lost, why Eli Manning is now a top 3 quarterback in the NFL, and how the Giants are the NFL version of the Yankees here in NY. The Swami celebrated picking the perfect post season and got in some last zingers for the season,  Sanpete explains his new favorite euphemism, "forcing the Improv" and in the FUNLOAD, we discussed John Tavares growing stardom as saving sports in this dark rooting time for Cal and Sanpete, and we figured out some analogies for this in

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #304 - 2.3.12 Here's what we talked about... For our big Super Bowl show, entitled "Worst Case Scenario Bowl II", the boys managed to talk about their friend Keith's Band, Sister Shakedown, as said by a NY Italian, (Sista Shakedowwn), and PJ chimed in with an instant impression of George Gaines, better known as the benevolent old man from Punky Brewster. Then it got weird. Sanpete talked about why he'll never "have an edge" and Cal told us about his 8 year old daughter's Super Bowl numbers. WE eventually talked about the game, and The Swami made his bid for an 11-0 postseason of picks. We closed the proceedings with a frank discussion of Super Bowl Party food. And more Punky Brewster.  THE RTU PODCAST is now available in the ITUNES STORE! Search Ready to Unload and subscribe!

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIO SHOW / PODCAST Episode #303 - 1.19.12 Here's what we talked about... Sanpete got an IPHONE and has no idea how to work it, the boys reflect on local furniture store commercials of their youth; Clooney as a "gay litmus test"; SNL's Fireside Chats with Harvey Firestein; Sanpete introduces the "Rated, Underrated, Overrated" game;PJ makes fun of said game, but plays it anyway; The boys review the divisional round and preview the Championship games, with a keen on Joe Flacco's mustache; The Swami tries to complete the perfect postseason; Sanpete chimies in on Mets injuries; Cal congratulates the Islanders on FINALLY beating the Flyers; The RTU: Funload - RetroOdds.com... the odds you could get that certain crazy things were going to happen, both sports and popculture.  Subscribe to the RTU Podcast by clicking on the ITUNES icon on the Blog Talk Radio RTU page

  Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIOSHOW/PODCAST Episode #302 -The Bishop Name Dropper - The Boys check in on their 2012 New Years Sports resolutions, and PJ name droppeth for the first time, revealing that he has worked with Jim Nantz and AlTrautwig in the past and playing a clip in which Nantz praises PJ's sound engineering. We decided not to spend another hour and 20 minutes dissecting the mess that is the Jets, and instead went right into the Giants win over the Falcons and chances this weekend against the Packers. We hit all the NFL playoffs, although Sanpete wanted it on record he'd take Sanchez over Matty Ice, and he loves peanut butter and chocolate together. PJ then name droppeth for the second time, revealing he worked at a chocolate factory on high profile chocolate concoctions. The Swami checked in to pick the Giants all while munching on a bear claw. The Soap Opera that is the NY Jets then got its due, and Cal presented his thesis on the "Player Friendly Coach" and what

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete NY SPORTSTALK RADIOSHOW/PODCAST Episode #301 - 1/5/12 - "Babies & Bathwater" -Big Unload: 2011-12 Jets: a team in disarray. Dogpiling the rabbit as every one remotely associated with Jets has chimed in, Rex Ryan changing? Sanpete guarantees Schotty will go. Media hypocracy when it comes to Jets. Cal says they had this coming. Have they undone all the good they did the last two years? Is all lost? Is the baby thrown out with the bathwater? Are there other cliches we could have used? -The Swami checks in to rip on Rex, Rob, Cal and Sanpete and makes his Wildcard weekend picks, scouts Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. - Giants and NFL wildcard weekend. Eli is a top 5 QB. Giant fans dissatisfaction with said top 5 QB, Giants v. Falcons and can the Giants get on a run, Tebows can keep it close at home, no they can't says Cal, no one is beating NO at home. -The RTU: FUNLOAD - The guys make their 2012 New Years Sports Resolutions. Subscribe to the RTU Podcast by clicking

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete Episode #11-39 - LIVE Thursday, December 22nd 9:30 PM EST Here's what we're thinking about talking about:- The Jets and Giants play a regular season game that means something for both teams, maybe for the first time ever. We'll talk about it from every angle, from Rex's fat mouth, to Brandon Jacobs classy retorts. Plus we'll get into some actual football talk about it too. -NFL Games on Holidays. Do we like it? Does it make it harder to get a pass to watch?-The NBA Season is about to start. Cal is mildly interested in the Knicks, Sanpete is ambivalent. Can Cal get the Knicks to turn his head?-The RTU Funload: We'll check in with Pop Culture PJ about Holiday Music, and figure out what Cal wants for Christmas in Sports. You can subscribe to the Podcast by clicking the ITUNES Icon in the BTR Player!

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete Episode #11-38 12.15.11 Here's what we talked about - Selling Spelling Manor... Sanpete oggles at a house with 2 gift wrapping rooms, and a 150 million dollar price tag.-Tim Tebow, Tebowing, and why it's difficult when sports and religion mix.-The Jets and Giants and the Swami. Plenty of Pro Football talk.-The RTU Funload: Christmas episodes of our favorite TV Shows, and PJ does his Gerry Jewel impression. Seriously. You can subscribe to the Podcast by clicking the ITUNES Icon in the BTR Player!

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete Episode #11-37 LIVE Thursday, December 8th 9:30PM EST Join us for an all new Ready to Unload with Cal and Sanpete as we welcome Mets blogger Patrick Flood from the SNY Blog Network and the Mostly Mets Podcast to talk about Jose Reyes' departure, the Mets future, what can be done about the Wilpons, and why we are cursed with being Mets fans. Plus, we'll find out his top 5 moves the mets should make for 2012. We'll also talk about the Giants huge match up against the Cowboys, and all the NFL as the season winds down, and the Bishop Pop Culture PJ tells us why we shouldn't care about Jose Reyes any damned way... You can subscribe to the Podcast by clicking the ITUNES Icon in the BTR Player!

Ready to Unload: with Cal & Sanpete Episode #11-36 11/22/11 Here's some of what we talked:-The expansion of the MLB playoffs in 2012 and the new MLB CBA. Sounds boring, but it wasn't, as Cal and Sanpete genuinely (and gentlemanly) disagreed on something. -The return of the Swami; he picked the Thanksgiving games, and taught the boys a lesson in humility in sports. Downright educational.- The Jets and Mark Sanchez, who Sanpete is not giving up on, and the Giants and their second half woes. A caller chimes in to share his Giant thoughts. - Sanpete attempts to talk Cal down about the Islanders, fails miserably. -Thanksgiving and football memories. PJ and the corpulent Uncle, and why Cal associates Thanksgivng not with the Cowboys, but with Jimi Hendrix and VooDoo Child. You can subscribe to the Podcast by clicking the ITUNES Icon in the BTR Player!