Don, Hahn & Rosenberg Podcast Summary

Episode: Hour 2: Glenn Introduced
Release Date: January 27, 2025
Hosts: Don La Greca, Alan Hahn, Peter Rosenberg
Platform: ESPN New York and New Jersey

1. Personal Life Changes and Parenting Challenges

The episode kicks off with Peter Rosenberg sharing his recent life changes due to becoming a father. Discussing the adjustments required when accommodating a new baby, Peter highlights the shift from an independent lifestyle to one where responsibilities are shared.

• Peter Rosenberg [00:52]:
  "Real quick, the biggest change? It's just the amount of time that I have accounted for me already in each day... having all of those things built in, it's just, it's just different."

Alan Hahn adds to the conversation by reflecting on his own parenting experiences, emphasizing the loss of spontaneous freedom and the necessity of organization.

• Alan Hahn [02:06]:
  "The first thing that I realized was I can't just leave like a chance to just go somewhere... I got a baby in the house. I gotta get out, get back in real quick."

The hosts share humorous and relatable parenting anecdotes, illustrating the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic nature of raising a child.

2. New York Giants and Saquon Barkley's Departure

A significant portion of the discussion centers on the New York Giants' decision to let star running back Saquon Barkley move to the Philadelphia Eagles. Don Hahn and Peter Rosenberg analyze the strategic and emotional implications of this move.

• Don Hahn [08:44]:
  "Do you like that most. Do you know what your most stupid moment was, Alan?"

Alan positions the Giants' management decisions as business-oriented, emphasizing the importance of sticking to strategic plans over emotional reactions.

• Alan Hahn [08:58]:
  "Because you don't compound a bad decision with a bad decision. So the whole thing is this, he wasn't in your plans. So if he's not in your plans, he's not in your plans."

Peter Rosenberg concurs, pointing out that while fans may be upset, the management likely made the best decision based on available information and team needs.

• Peter Rosenberg [11:06]:
  "What would having him have changed? Were the holes going to look like they looked yesterday for the Eagles offensive line?... But what Saquon was going to do wasn't dashing free for 60 yards play after play on the Giants."

3. Introduction of Aaron Glenn as New Jets Head Coach

The highlight of the episode is the introduction of Aaron Glenn as the new head coach of the New York Jets. The hosts dissect Glenn's inaugural press conference, assessing his communication style and potential impact on the team.

• Alan Hahn [15:19]:
  "I think everything we compared to almost goes back to now. Adam Gase... Aaron Glenn, I will say, and we do get seduced by this stuff."

Aaron Glenn's remarks focus on his desire to build a winning culture and his reflections on past Jets' seasons under different leadership.

• Aaron Glenn [15:52]:
  "If I go back to my first two years, I think we were 2 and 14 and 1 in 15... I can stand in front of a group of men and I can give as many rah rah speeches as I can, but culture is about people and getting the right people in the building."

Alan praises Glenn's heartfelt approach and compares his demeanor to renowned coach Mike Tomlin, suggesting a promising start.

• Alan Hahn [20:07]:
  "He sounded like Mike Tomlin... There was a lot of absolute in his speaking. It wasn't just kind of cliches and mottos and sayings. This is a guy that was speaking from the heart."

Don Hahn adds a critical perspective, noting that while Glenn's press conference was strong, it remains to be seen how he will perform in the long term.

• Don Hahn [21:04]:
  "He definitely didn't do that [lose the press conference]. But it's hard to say, you win a press conference, you got to go out there and you got to win and then we'll look back and see and connect all the dots."

4. Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler's Suspension

The conversation shifts to the Miami Heat's recent suspension of star player Jimmy Butler, analyzing the team's internal dynamics and Butler's future.

• Alan Hahn [29:32]:
  "The Miami Heat are letting you know chapter in verse, the problems that they have right now with Jimmy Riley."

Peter Rosenberg critiques Butler's fluctuating performance, acknowledging his playoff prowess but questioning his consistency during the regular season.

• Peter Rosenberg [32:14]:
  "As great as Jimmy Butler is in the playoffs... he will trick you into thinking, oh, my God, we have one of the best players in the league. And then you will go through phases... he's just somebody that can disrupt your locker room."

Don Hahn discusses the challenges teams face when dealing with high-profile players exhibiting inconsistent behavior, emphasizing the need for strategic management.

5. Knicks' Roster and Future Strategies

Brief discussions touch upon the New York Knicks' strategies, including potential roster changes and the status of key players like Mitchell Robinson.

• Alan Hahn [32:45]:
  "I'm still waiting to hear if Mitchell Robinson's even going to play... That's something to watch."

The hosts express anticipation for upcoming games and speculate on how the team's adjustments will influence future performance.

6. Listener Interaction and Community Feedback

Throughout the episode, the hosts engage with listener comments, addressing questions and sharing their perspectives on fan feedback.

• Mark from Boston [24:11]:
  "Hearing Peter talk about it and having baby Maya and obviously I heard Don, you know, when he was having his kids... Definitely love hearing you guys grow up through life."

7. Conclusion and Teasers for Upcoming Segments

As the episode draws to a close, the hosts hint at upcoming topics, including a segment featuring Saquon Barkley's experiences in Philadelphia, ensuring listeners remain engaged for future discussions.

• Alan Hahn [33:57]:
  "What happens next is coming up when it comes to the football, the basketball, everything else that Ranger lost on... We have lots of calls certainly, to talk to you when it comes to the football, the basketball..."

Notable Quotes

• Peter Rosenberg [00:52]:
  "It's just different that of course, and not working and being like, do I want to go back to all my jobs?"

• Alan Hahn [20:07]:
  "His mannerisms had a bit of Tomlin to him that I was like, you know what? I can get behind this."

• Don Hahn [21:04]:
  "You can lose a press conference. He certainly didn't do that."

Timestamp Highlights

• [00:29] – Introduction and initial banter.
• [00:52 - 07:32] – Discussion on parenting and life changes.
• [08:44 - 12:10] – Analysis of Saquon Barkley's move to Philadelphia.
• [15:19 - 23:48] – Detailed review of Aaron Glenn's press conference as Jets' head coach.
• [29:32 - 32:47] – Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler suspension and implications.
• [33:57 - 34:28] – Closing remarks and teaser for upcoming segments.

Conclusion

This episode of Don, Hahn & Rosenberg offers a blend of personal insights into parenting, in-depth sports analysis, and engaging discussions about team management and player dynamics. The hosts provide a balanced view, combining humor with serious commentary, making it a valuable listen for fans seeking both entertainment and thoughtful perspectives on current sports topics.