Don, Hahn & Rosenberg: Hour 2: Kazeem Famuyide & Talk About It – December 30, 2025

Episode Overview

This lively episode of "Don, Hahn & Rosenberg" features co-hosts Alan Hahn and a rotating cast including Alex Monaco, Ty Butler, and special call-in guests, notably Kazeem Famuyide (“Kaz”). The conversation blends the hosts' trademark mix of New York sports, personal banter, social etiquette debates, and passionate Knicks and Jets talk. If you love sports radio that’s equal parts sports insight, New York attitude, and personality-driven chatter, this is quintessential New York afternoon radio.

1. Getting to Know Alex Monaco & Social Media Etiquette (00:15–04:52)

• Personal Insights
  The hosts quiz Alex Monaco about his personal life as the “get-to-know-you” segment continues into its second day.

  • Alex reveals he’s 35, has been with his girlfriend for nearly two years, and isn’t big on sharing selfies.
  • Ty jokes about adulting and bathroom selfies, prompting debate about social media habits among men.

• Notable Quotes

  • "When you go to his page, it’s dry. Like, dry as a desert. What’s the reason behind that?" – Ty questioning Anthony’s social media inactivity (04:00)
  • "All for the work. Just for work." – Anthony Pusick (04:24)
  • "I just think in general, I don’t know if a guy’s selfie—is it even wanted out there?" – Alex Monaco (03:52)

2. The Jets, Kirk Cousins, and Franchise Futility (05:38–11:59; 17:26–26:33)

The Great Kirk Cousins Debate

• Setting the Scene (05:38–07:08)

  • Ty and Alex go back and forth on whether Kirk Cousins would be the right "bridge" quarterback for the Jets.
  • Alex frames Cousins as the epitome of responsible, if unexciting, quarterbacking—a "sports sedan, not a sports car".

• Callers and Co-hosts Weigh In (07:40–13:08; 17:26–26:33)

  • Jim from Rockland calls in to challenge Alex's optimism that the Steelers can make a run, sparking further back-and-forth about evaluating teams off single performances, the fragility of hope in New York football, and the “bridge QB” phenomenon.
  • Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide calls in with an impassioned (and humor-tinged) rejection of Cousins for the Jets—likening him to a "glorified Tannehill."

• Notable Quotes

  • "He’s the opposite of a sports car. This guy wears a flannel on a Saturday with his shirt tucked in. But guess what? He’s in bed by 9:30 Eastern, probably reading for pleasure, being a great pops and studying film, that’s all you need." – Alex Monaco on Kirk Cousins (07:12)
  • "I will submerge you in water until you try and get me Kirk Cousin as my quarterback." – Kaz (18:35)
  • "How many bridge quarterbacks do you want? The Jets have been the home of the bridge quarterback for the past 12 years." – Kaz (19:01)

3. Parenting, Stadium Experiences, and the Jets’ Suffering (13:08–15:36)

• Kaz’s MetLife Misadventures

  • Kaz shares a comedic but sobering story about taking his daughter to her first Jets game—only to leave by halftime as Patriots fans dominated both the game and the stands.
  • Emphasizes the challenge of bringing kids into the emotionally hazardous world of New York Jets fandom.

• Notable Quotes

  • "You don’t tailgate with four-year-olds. You get there when the action starts..." – Kaz (13:59)
  • "By the time I get down to the seats after the popcorn and hot dog has been handled, 14-nothing. I think it’s not even like eight minutes into the first quarter." – Kaz (14:18)

4. Knicks Optimism & the OG Anunoby Trade Anniversary (26:40–31:18; 45:20–48:59)

Knicks Fandom: Past & Present

• Reflecting on the OG Anunoby Trade and Current Roster

  • Kaz expresses joy over the OG Anunoby acquisition, seeing him as the “glue guy” elevating the Knicks from mediocrity to Eastern Conference favorites.
  • The segment doubles as a Knicks love-fest, with fan caller Joe (45:20) praising the squad’s chemistry and questioning whether they need a trade-deadline move.

• Notable Quotes

  • "So there was definitely lots of questions there [about OG], especially about his health...But as a Knick? Anytime he’s on the court, the Knicks have a chance to win." – Kaz (27:38)
  • "He’s the true definition of a two-way player. That was the trade that, ultimately for the first time, let me say I will never ever, ever distrust Leon Rose again." – Kaz (28:10)
  • "He has a Derek Jeterness about him—if that dude is on the plate or has a chance to make a play to win the game, more than likely than not, he’s gonna do it." – Kaz on Brunson (29:50)
  • "I love this Knicks team. It’s going to be tough for me to be sold on shaking it up...I just think this team has been building since Brunson came in, brick by brick." – Alex Monaco (46:18)

5. "Talk About It Tuesday": Sports Grievances and Petty Etiquette (32:00–44:53)

YouTube Streaming Woes (32:00–36:29)

• Ty vents about ESPN not streaming their show live on YouTube, citing listener demand for “the best looking show on radio.” The bureaucracy of broadcast rights handcuffs them from even streaming on their own channels.
• “…this show should be live on YouTube. We should be able to talk to the YouTube chat...” – Ty (34:22)

New York Pedestrian Etiquette (36:56–44:53)

• Alex seeks tips on “becoming a better New York pedestrian,” expressing his discomfort with the city’s aggressive sidewalk culture.

• The team riffs on urban survival, joking about “Larry David etiquette” and whether being a bulldozer is a requirement.

• Notable Exchanges

  • "My career is down to just power walk." – Alex (37:50)
  • "You have to be the bulldozer or get bulldozed." – Jacob (39:35)
  • "Sometimes you gotta be jumped into the gang...Just knock them out, let them know I’m here now. I’m just kidding, by the way. Don’t do that." – Ty, tongue-in-cheek (44:20)
  • "When it stops bothering you, you become a New Yorker." – Anthony (43:09)

6. Listener Hotline: Knicks Chemistry and Depth (45:20–48:59)

• Joe from Yonkers calls in to praise Knicks’ roster construction, highlighting how the team handled losing key bench contributors.
  • Alex and Ty agree that the team’s chemistry and player development under Mike Brown (now reportedly the Knicks coach) might make deadline moves unnecessary.

7. Memorable Moments & Running Themes

• Inside New York banter: Good-natured ribbing, with insiders’ perspective on sports media and the city’s dog-eat-dog culture.
• Sports as therapy: The “Talk About It Tuesday” segment shows the hosts using their platform—and humor—to air real workplace frustrations.
• Knicks optimism felt as genuine and communal, while Jets talk is marked by exasperation, resignation, and gallows humor.

8. Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:15–04:52| Monaco’s intro, social media, “getting to know you” | | 05:38–11:59| Kirk Cousins/Jets debate; Steelers hot takes | | 13:08–15:36| Kaz’s story: taking his daughter to a disastrous Jets game | | 17:26–26:33| Kaz & Monaco continue the Jets/Cousins argument | | 26:40–31:18| Knicks trade nostalgia & OG Anunoby love | | 32:00–36:29| “Talk About It Tuesday”: YouTube streaming policy gripe | | 36:56–44:53| New York pedestrian etiquette debate | | 45:20–48:59| Fan calls: Knicks chemistry and deadline speculation |

Summary

This episode is a microcosm of New York sports radio: intense but affable debates on beloved teams, honest confessions about personal lives and social media, and a thoughtful but unfiltered look at city culture. The hosts' chemistry is as much the draw as their insights—whether you're navigating Manhattan’s sidewalks or a mediocre Jets season. Knicks optimism is palpable, and the running gags about “bridge quarterbacks” and sidewalk aggression add layers of humor and relatability.

If you missed it:

• Should Kirk Cousins be the Jets’ next adult in the room? Kaz says no—hilariously.
• Knicks fans finally feel stable and daring to believe.
• You don’t tailgate with a 4-year old—especially in Jets country.
• And in New York, sometimes you have to shoulder your way, literally and figuratively.

Notable Quotes Recap

• "How many bridge quarterbacks do you want? The Jets have been the home of the bridge quarterback for the past 12 years." – Kaz (19:01)
• "[OG Anunoby] is the true definition of a two-way player. That was the trade that, ultimately for the first time, let me say I will never ever, ever distrust Leon Rose again." – Kaz (28:10)
• "When it stops bothering you, you become a New Yorker." – Anthony (43:09)

For listeners new and old, this episode delivers exactly what makes afternoon New York sports radio special: laughs, lively debates, and just the right amount of chaos.