Curtain Call

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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12. Ken Singleton

The great Ken Singleton joins John Filippelli to talk about growing up in New York, being drafted by the hometown Mets, playing for the Expos and Orioles, shifting to the broadcast booth and so much more.

Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min

11. Ian Eagle

Longtime voice of the Brooklyn Nets Ian Eagle joins Flip and Kevin to discuss the ALCS between the Yankees and Astros, growing up the son of performing parents, the impact of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the Nets, and much more. http://twitter.com/curtaincallyes

Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 7 min

10. CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus

Few people have been present for as many gigantic sporting events as Sean McManus. As the Chairman of CBS Sports, McManus has seen it all, from Super Bowls to Final Fours to the Masters. In this episode, McManus talks about what it’s like to broadcast so many iconic events, which aspects of his job keep him up at night, the future of gambling in sports, and much more. If you’re interested in sports and the business side of sports broadcasting, this is the episode for you. http://twitter.com/curt...

Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 17 min

9. Buck Showalter

Buck Showalter helped build the great Yankees teams of the 1990s, yet he was not there to enjoy the spoils. The former Yankees manager talks to Flip and Kevin about what it was like to miss out on the World Series runs. Showalter also relives his experience of being on Seinfeld, the time George Steinbrenner reportedly tried to get him back, why he left the Yankees in the first place, and much more. http://twitter.com/curtaincallyes

Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 17 min

8. Al Leiter

Al Leiter grew up a Mets fan, but was drafted by the Yankees. In this episode, Al talks about what it was like being selected by the crosstown rivals. Also, fast forward a few decades and Al's son was also drafted by the Yankees. Leiter talks about how cool it was for his son to be selected by the same team that drafted him. Also, hear what it was like to play for Billy Martin, how throwing 163 pitches set him back, how he thinks Luis Severino will do in the postseason, and much more. Follow Cur...

Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 22 min

7. Aaron Boone

Yankees manager Aaron Boone joins the show to talk about his team heading into the MLB playoffs. What did he see from Luis Severino in his return to the mound? What can Yankees fans expect from Giancarlo Stanton now that he's back? What was it like growing up in baseball royalty? Boone answers all this and more on the latest edition of Curtain Call.

Sep 20, 2019•47 min

6. Yankees bury Red Sox

Last week, Kevin tried to convince Flip that the Red Sox would make the postseason. This week, with Sox out of contention in the AL East, Flip gets his chance to poke fun Kevin. Also, the guys look ahead to the postseason, recall the history of CenterStage on YES, take a look at the NL contenders, and more.

Sep 12, 2019•35 min

5. Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez joins Flip and Kevin to discuss what it's like to transition from a sports star to a star in the world of pop culture. Also, hear from Alex as he opens up about some of the tough roads he's gone down in the past and how he's dusted himself off and bounced back.

Sep 06, 2019•51 min

4. Michael Kay

Following his throat surgery, Michael Kay joins John J. Filippelli and Kevin Sullivan to discuss how hard it was for him to NOT talk for five weeks, what it was like to watch other people do his job, and how it feels to be back on the air with YES and ESPN Radio.

Aug 30, 2019•47 min

3. Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins Flip and Kevin to talk about his time at WFAN, relationship with Mike Francesa, the YES simulcast, and much more.

Aug 16, 2019•52 min

2. John Sterling

The legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees, John Sterling, reveals how he comes up with his famous home run calls, talks about working with Michael Kay, details how he given his current role, and much more. Also, Flip and Kevin talk Yankees current events and give a history on how Mike and the Mad Dog became a part of the YES Network programming schedule and why it ultimately went off the air on YES.

Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 12 min

1. David Cone

Former Yankees pitcher and current YES analyst David Cone joins Flip and Kevin to discuss his journey through the big leagues, including his perfect game, friendship with David Wells, time with the Mets, and much more. Also Flip and Kevin break down the state of the Yankees following the MLB trade deadline and detail the earliest days of the YES Network.

Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min

Introducing Curtain Call

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 co-host Kevin Sullivan pull back the curtain and give a glimpse into what it's like to work in the sports media industry. Along the way, the duo also pulls from Filippelli's massive Rolodex to interview some of the biggest names in all of sports.

Jul 24, 2019•2 min

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