Damon Amendolara’s New York Accent Audacy

Howard Johnson had the unique experience of two franchise-defining World Series teams. HoJo was part of the ‘84 Tigers, a historically dominant team that remains the organization’s last to win a title. He was also memorably part of the ‘86 Mets, a team that is still revered today. He compares the two while reflecting on his multiple 30/30 seasons. He looks at his own Mets Hall of Fame induction, while also admiring Doc Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, and Keith Hernandez having their numbers retired. HoJo remains a fan favorite and one of the most popular former players of that era. In this conversation, you can easily see why.

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Bob Kendrick is the preeminent authority on the Negro League's Baseball legacy. As president of the museum, he is a treasure trove of information and anecdotes. In his incredible storytelling ability, Kendrick shared memories of the New York area teams in the Negro Leagues and how they drew some of the biggest crowds in the country. He also explains the honoring of the “Black Aces” and how Doc Gooden and Al Downing were remembered recently by the museum. Any fan of baseball history will be mesmerized by this episode.

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Mike Stanton was one of the key arms in the Yankees' terrific bullpen of the ‘90s and ‘00s. He walks down memory lane after his first Old Timer’s Day to remember MLB’s last dynasty. He discusses the Subway Series and the special era of the Yankees. On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, Stanton remembers how emotional that day and the following weeks were. He walks through the Yankees' legendary run through October that year as the Yankees became America’s team with Jeter’s flip play and the iconic World Series against the Diamondbacks. It’s a must-listen as New York remembers those emotional months in 2001.

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John Feinstein is one of the most prolific American sports writers in history, authoring 44 books including 23 best-sellers. He joins D.A. for a conversation about his roots as a Mets and Jets fan growing up on the Upper West Side in the '60s and the old days of getting into standing room only at Shea Stadium. Feinstein discusses how his all-access book "Season on the Brink" changed his life and how his relationship with Bobby Knight was extremely complicated after that. He goes into the ill-fated National daily sports paper and how sports media has changed since he began writing for the iconic Washington Post sports department with Tony Kornhesier, Michael Wilbon, and Sally Jenkins. Feinstein's latest project covers David Feherty's lifelong battle with addiction and his next book about Ivy League football. It's an episode that covers the life of one of America's most well-known sportswriters.  

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Wesley Walker is one of the greatest wide receivers in Jets history, and he also has plenty of opinions. Walker discusses the enormous optimism surrounding this season’s Jets, and what Aaron Rodgers must do to bring that elusive Super Bowl home. He also is remarkably candid about former Jets coach Herm Edwards and how Herm changed for the worse after Walker played with him in college. Walker also discusses how difficult it was to be a former Jets player when Bill Parcells coached the team because Tuna only embraced his former Giants players. Walker discusses the lack of cohesion and camaraderie in the old Jets locker room, and how Joe Walton didn’t get to know him well. It’s an incredibly honest interview as Walker doesn’t hold back, with one of the best players ever to wear a Jets uniform. 

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Many Mets fans may be surprised to know Ed Kranepool has the third most hits in franchise history. The beloved member of the ‘69 Amazin’ Mets was much more than just a good quote. He spent his entire career with the Mets, starting with the expansion team in ‘62, right through the dark years of the late ‘70s. He saw it all, from national punchline to World Champs, then back into the abyss. Through it all he kept a good sense of humor and has plenty of stories from the Mets ascent in the ‘60s. Listen to Kranepool discuss the steps in building a winner, getting along with veterans 20 years older than him as a rookie, and how he’d have at least 1 more championship if Gil Hodges hadn’t passed away. 

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