Don, Hahn & Rosenberg — Hour 2: Chris Canty & Talk About It

Date: August 19, 2025
Hosts: Don La Greca (“Don”), Alan Hahn, Peter Rosenberg
Guest: Chris Canty
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Episode Overview

This episode features a lively segment with ESPN Radio’s Chris Canty discussing the state of New York sports, especially the Yankees’ and Giants’ outlooks, quarterback controversies, and the potential of young and veteran players. The hosts dig into the NBC NBA schedule changes and the impacts of late tip-offs on East Coast fans. The crew also debates the evolution and staying power of slang words, sprinkled with their signature banter and real-talk.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Yankees’ Dismal Season & Judge’s Injury

• Yankees’ Situation: Alan opens with the latest Aaron Judge injury news; the outlook is bleak for a Yankees postseason run.
  • Chris Canty:

    “I just don’t see how the Yankees overcome the comedy of errors that we’ve seen.” (02:51)
    “When you’re a championship team, you do all of the small things and you’re more of a buttoned up operation. I just don’t see that with this Yankees team.” (03:02)

  • Alan Hahn:

    “They’ll probably make the playoffs because their schedule is so weak, but I really have low expectations of them returning to a World Series.” (03:34)
    Cites concern since mid-June collapse, especially with pitching.

Giants’ Quarterback Debate: Russell Wilson vs. Jackson Dart

• Should Jackson Dart Start Now?
  • Chris Canty:

    “It’s not too big for Jackson Dart. He’s shown that across two preseason games… I think Jackson Dart is going to be ready for primetime sooner rather than later. But… you don’t want a situation where Jackson Dart is caught out there bad.” (04:50)

    • Emphasizes importance of learning protection schemes and managing games before throwing a rookie in.
    • Suggests starting Russell Wilson is the prudent call—let Dart watch and learn early.
  • On Russell Wilson:

    “It’s over for Russell Wilson… I just don’t see how Russell Wilson ends up being able to elevate the Giants based on where he’s at in his career currently.” (07:06)

Giants’ Defense: Potentially Elite?

• Defensive Line Depth & Intimidation Factor
  • Alan Hahn:

    “That could be a really scary defense… against a bad offensive line, there’s going to be a quarterback that gets helped off the field because of this defense.” (08:12)

  • Chris Canty:

    “Oh, I absolutely agree. They just have so many different pass rushers that they can attack wherever the deficiency is… That’s the beauty of what Joe Shane has put together.” (08:53)
    Reminisces about 2007–08 Giants’ “8 deep” D-line; points out Abdul Carter as a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year.

  • On Training Camp:

    “It got chippy in practice. But… we knew how to work together. We had our fiery moments… Those are the types of things from a leadership standpoint the Giants have to have.” (10:57)
    Praises current Giants’ unity—thinks they’ll “exceed expectations” (11:59)

NFC East Outlook & Commanders' Future

• Commanders’ Prognosis: Don’t Sleep on Them
  • Chris Canty:

    “I don’t know what them people are smoking, talking about your Commanders taking a step back, because I don’t see it… I think they have the most talented quarterback in the conference in Jaden Daniels.” (13:14)

    • Praises Daniels’ command and athleticism. “I believe in the talent and the sports character of the quarterback that’s leading them. They haven’t had something like that in Washington in a long time.” (14:01)

Quarterback Tiers & “The Wedding Table” Game

• Who Sits at the Top Table?
  • Don’s Format: Top QBs are at a “wedding table”, not ranked by tiers.
  • Don:

    “Jalen Hurts has earned his seat there… I added Jaden Daniels there, which a lot of people came back at me on.” (14:52)

  • Chris Canty:

    “I wouldn’t sit him at that table, but I don’t have a good reason other than saying that I’ve only seen it for one year.” (15:29)
    “Jalen Hurts is a top 5 quarterback and he ain’t five… Mahomes, Lamar, Allen, Hurts, Burrow” (16:03)
    “If [Daniels] is going to supplant somebody… it would be Joe Burrow.” (16:49)

  • Alan Hahn:

    “Chris Canty does operate in logic…” (17:00)

Group Chat Etiquette & Technology Anxieties

• Leaving the Group Chat:
  • Chris Canty:

    “I don’t have an issue with you not responding. I don’t understand why you left the group chat as opposed to just putting it on silence.” (17:18)

  • Peter Rosenberg:

    “I can’t ignore the blue dot… Even if notifications are off. I can’t resist it… it gives me anxiety.” (17:42)

  • Chris Canty:

    “Unread emails just stack up… it gives me a level of anxiety.” (18:14)

  • The group jokes about being “mentals and chicken” protectors (Marshawn Lynch reference, 18:55) and the abruptness of Peter’s chat departure.

Workplace Stories & Friendly Banter

• Chris Canty on Colleagues:
  • Praises Michelle Smallman’s role on his radio show:

    “Smallman is the only reason that I haven’t been arrested for attempted murder on Evan Co.” (20:21)

  • Alan Hahn:

    “You’re the one that told me to keep showing up and they’ll give me a W2 and a key card.” (21:07)

  • The crew teases each other for on-air name slips and misattributions, keeping the tone light and playful.

NBA on NBC’s Coast-to-Coast Games: The “East Coast Squeeze”

• Jacob Perry’s Rant:
  • Jacob Perry:

    “NBA on NBC… coast to coast games… every Tuesday’s game will be 11pm… everybody on the east coast will be absolutely dead the next day… the west coast gets all the love, east coast gets none.” (28:24)

  • Alan Hahn:

    “This is a great example… NBC is telling the east coast: too bad, can’t watch it… they don’t care about us.” (31:05)

  • The team debates the logic behind late starts—networks prioritize affiliates and west coast market at the east coast’s expense, despite population density.

National NBA Games & Knicks “Movement”

• Don:
  > “Am I the only one who, in spite of the Cavs and Knicks now both good teams, sees that matchup and I have no movement?” (35:29)
  • Alan:

    “The east is not great and these are projected to be the two… best teams, which is why it makes sense… But I completely understand. The east is not really going to… be a fun conference to watch.” (36:12, 36:22)

  • The crew jokes that national exposure won’t always move the needle for certain teams.

Slang Words, Dictionaries, and Generational Tension

• Adding Skibidi & Delulu to Cambridge Dictionary
  • Alan Hahn:

    “Do you really think skibidi has staying power? There are teenagers that are now cringing…” (41:20)

  • Don Hahn:

    “Most slang that gets added to the dictionary in my lifetime comes from black culture and hip hop… This [skibidi] is what happens when it comes from just the Internet and suburban kids goofing off.” (43:14)

• What Makes Good Slang?
  • Dope, Word, Dis, Chill Out—versus memes like Riz, Delulu, Skibidi.
  • “Cap” vs. generational boundaries.
  • Peter notes how fast slang gets cringeworthy as adults co-opt it.
  • Alan:

    “I used Riz to my daughter… she was horrified. She’s like, please don’t tell me you ever use that word in public… it’s dead.” (49:01)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chris Canty on Russell Wilson:

  “It’s over for Russell Wilson… I just don’t see how Russell Wilson ends up being able to elevate the Giants.” (07:06)

• Chris Canty on group chat anxiety:

  “Unread emails just stacking up… gives me a level of anxiety.” (18:14)

• Alan Hahn on network priorities:

  “This is a great example… NBC is telling the east coast: too bad, can’t watch it.” (31:05)

• Don on late NBA games:

  “Even if you’re young and single… if the game you care about is the late game… you’re just not doing it.” (34:09)

• Peter Rosenberg on slang:

  “You can cross into ‘OK Boomer’ in two seconds by using the wrong word…” (49:23)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Yankees’ Struggles & Judge Injury: 01:44 – 04:50
• Giants’ QB Debate (Dart vs. Wilson): 04:50 – 07:06
• Giants’ Defense & Training Camp Stories: 08:12 – 11:59
• NFC East & Commanders Outlook: 12:34 – 15:41
• Quarterback “Wedding Table” Game: 14:45 – 16:57
• Group Chat Anxieties: 17:07 – 19:47
• Workplace Banter (Michelle Smallman, Advice Bits): 20:10 – 21:28
• NBA on NBC Late Starts Rant: 28:22 – 33:39
• National NBA Schedule & Knicks Discussion: 35:11 – 37:31
• Slang, Cambridge Dictionary, Generational Gaps: 40:45 – End (approx. 51:02)

Tone and Language

The episode features candid, relatable banter—mixing hard sports analysis with humor and cultural commentary, often poking fun at themselves and the absurdities of sports fandom, media life, and generational divides.

In Summary

A rich, entertaining hour blending die-hard New York sports talk, locker-room stories, and the everyday angst of group chats and generational slang. Chris Canty shines as a logical, insightful analyst; the hosts keep it lively and real. Basketball fans, Giants/Yankees followers, and anyone who’s ever winced at the word “skibidi” will find something to love.

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