Knicks and Nets Talk with Special Guest Adam Kester
On this NBA-centric episode, Ben Diamond and Ben Jacob catch up with Adam Kester to discuss the highlights from the Knicks and Nets season thus far as well as what fans of both squads should be excited about for the second half. Adam Kester is the Site Expert for @DailyKnicksFS and works on advanced stats across all sports at thepointgod.com
Interview with Myles Ehrlich: NY Liberty Fan and WNBA Writer
We spoke with Myles Ehrlich about his New York Liberty fandom, how he balances that fandom with his media coverage of the WNBA, the excitement around the off-season, the team’s highly anticipated debut season at the Barclays Center, and more.
Thin Ice: Interview with "Islanders Sign Guy" Patrick Dowd
On this special episode of Thin Ice, Matt Batista and Aly Jacoff speak with Patrick “Islanders Sign Guy” Dowd. Patrick dives into his Islanders fandom, how he started to make his famous signs, excitement around the fan experience at the highly anticipated UBS Arena, and much more.
In a NY Minute 3: Devils, Knicks, and Jets are all Trending Up!
In this edition of In a NY Minute, Matt Batista gives his thoughts on why it's a great time to be a Devils fan, Ben Diamond declares that the Knicks are back, and Ben Jacob is dreaming of a potentially potent head coach and quarterback combo for the J-E-T-S.
Instant Reaction: Nets beat Knicks 116 - 109 and the James Harden trade
After the first game of the season where the Brooklyn Nets faced off with the New York Knicks, Ben Diamond and Ben Jacob broke down their reaction to the matchup and got into the breaking news of the day: the blockbuster trade of James Harden joining the Nets!
Thin Ice Episode 2: Hockey is Back!
Welcome back to Thin Ice for Episode 2. The NHL is back, and Aly Jacoff, Matt Batista, and I set the stage for what is sure to be a crazy season for the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers. We give the latest updates on training camp, last minute roster changes, and make our predictions about the playoff picture for the East Division. Enjoy the show!
City Gambits Episode 2: NBA Predictions, Rookie of the Year Picks, Over/Under Win Totals and College Hoops NY Spotlight
The City Gambits themselves, Matt Batista and Max Perkins, return to talk about the vibes in New York and Brooklyn regarding the Knicks and the Nets, as well as give their picks for NBA Rookie of the Year, including a sleeper they both think is a great investment at the current price. They each pick one NBA squad that will go over their projected win total, and then they end on a new segment, New York Spotlight, where the boys show love to some college hoopers who are either playing for a local team or are from the New York area, or both.
In a NY Minute 2: Mets Optimism, Giants Reflection, and Liberty on the Rise
In this edition of In a NY Minute, Aly Jacoff gives her thoughts on why it's a great time to be a Mets fan, Max Perkins reflects on what this Giants season tells fans about the direction of the team, and Matt Batista has a word for NY sports media: put some respect on the Lady Liberty name.
NBA Season Preview: New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets
Ben Diamond, Max Perkins, and Ben Jacob break down their thoughts on the upcoming NBA season for the Knicks and the Nets, including their mentality and fans’ expectations heading into the season as well as the offseason moves that both teams made on and off the court. They speak about the James Harden trade rumors and what that could bring for the Nets organization, then they end on what it means for the Nets to be in the spotlight and how much impact that will have for basketball fans in New York.
Instant Reaction: Jets lose 31-28. The Tank Continues.
Ben Jacob and Matt Batista react to the biggest Jets game of the season thus far after the crazy comeback loss to the Raiders. They give their initial thoughts from the game and discuss why this result could very well change the future of the franchise.
City Gambits Episode 1: College Basketball is Back and the State of NY Football
For the first episode, the boys dive into their thoughts on the recent start of the College Basketball season plus their grounded takes on the New York Jets and New York Giants.
In a NY Minute 1: Jets Tanking, Nets Future, and Yankees Offseason Wishlist
On Concrete New York’s “In a NY Minute”, we bring you quick takes on the pulse of fandom for our favorite teams, you’ll hear what’s on our minds and have the chance to submit your own thoughts about your squad. For our inaugural episode, Matt Batista discusses the tanking New York Jets, Ben Jacob shares his thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets' future, and Ben Diamond gives his early holiday wish list for the New York Yankees.
Thin Ice Episode 1: Fandom Origin Stories, NHL Bubble Recap, and Offseason Thoughts
In this episode, the gang talks about their love for their favorite teams (Devils, Islanders, Rangers), recalls the surprising Islanders performance in the 2020 Bubble, and provides some fan-perspectives on the NHL Draft and Free Agency for their respective squads.
Josh Hyman Interview with Concrete New York
We sat down with stand-up comedian, actor, father, and New York Giants Superfan, Mr. Josh Hyman. Josh shared the story behind his NY sports fandom and his viral Giants song “You Down with JPP” where he performed at Metlife Stadium with Naughty By Nature; during that run, Josh also met Giants players from the 2012 Super Bowl-winning team including JPP himself.