Hour 4: Don's Phone

Summary

Podcast Summary: Don, Hahn & Rosenberg – Hour 4: Don's Phone

Episode Details

• Title: Hour 4: Don's Phone
• Release Date: March 14, 2025
• Hosts: Don LaGreca, Alan Hahn, Peter Rosenberg
• Description: As the first voice of ESPN New York and New Jersey, Don LaGreca teams up with sportswriter and Knicks broadcaster Alan Hahn, alongside Hip Hop veteran and WWE personality Peter Rosenberg. Together, they delve into New York sports, hip hop culture, and a variety of engaging topics.

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1. Opening Banter and Sponsorships (00:00 - 02:22)

The episode begins with a lighthearted exchange about the latest smartphone technology, highlighting the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's AI capabilities. Don LaGreca humorously questions whether the AI-driven transactions would be handled via cash or credit.

• Don LaGreca [00:14]: "Will that be cash or credit?"
• Alan Hahn [00:16]: "Credit. 4 Galaxy S25 Ultra, the AI companion that does the heavy lifting."

Peter Rosenberg expresses his admiration for the seamless technology integration, stating, "That sounds like heaven to me."

Transitioning into sponsorship mentions, the hosts acknowledge Sun Cruiser, Sam Adams American Light, and Pollocampero, setting the stage for the episode's thematic focus on sports and community engagement.

2. Big East Semifinals and Game Preparations (02:22 - 05:00)

The hosts shift their focus to the upcoming Big East semifinals at Madison Square Garden, expressing enthusiasm for the basketball action featuring St. John's, Marquette, UConn, and Creighton.

• Don LaGreca [02:22]: "The Big East semifinals kickoff at MSG at 6:30. St. John's Marquette followed by UConn and Creighton. That is what's happening at the Garden."

They discuss recent hockey matchups, drawing parallels to classic Stanley Cup Finals, and emphasize responsible enjoyment of sponsored beverages during the games.

The conversation delves into a controversial officiating call involving Rempe, a hockey player who has faced suspensions impacting his reputation on the ice.

• Don LaGreca [02:19]: "But he's starting to play well. He's getting up near. Last night was close to eight minutes, but he's been playing 10 minutes consistently."
• Peter Rosenberg [03:13]: "It's just an egregious, lazy call, man. I'm sorry. If you watch the replay, it was an outright embarrassment."

3. Analyzing Officiating and Player Reputation (05:00 - 09:13)

Peter Rosenberg provides a detailed breakdown of the controversial call against Rempe, highlighting inconsistencies and the impact on game outcomes.

• Peter Rosenberg [05:00]: "But he's starting to play well. He's getting up near... He's showing some ability, but that was Just an egregious, lazy call, man."
• Don LaGreca [05:03]: "He just stepped into the goal. Cause he's like twice the size."

Alan Hahn criticizes the repetitive nature of the strikes against Rempe, emphasizing unfair treatment despite his improved performance.

• Alan Hahn [04:43]: "Yeah, but is Anthony just texted this so true. It's just become like the judge low strike."

The hosts express frustration over the lack of fair officiating and its consequences on the team's performance, particularly noting how missed calls can alter the course of crucial games.

4. Engaging with Listeners: The Richard from Manhattan Segment (09:13 - 12:01)

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing a recurring caller, Richard from Manhattan. The hosts explore his personality, likening him to iconic characters and considering a potential dating game format.

• Don LaGreca [07:13]: "Stevie B. That we love, who follows the show a ton, making his recovery from hip surgery. He said, I need a Don Legra. I need a Don LaGreca and Alan Hahn rant tomorrow."

The trio debates Richard's charismatic yet challenging demeanor, comparing him to Kramer from Seinfeld and contemplating his integration into show segments.

• Alan Hahn [07:37]: "Richard from Manhattan looks like Jay Wright, who is regarded as one of the more handsome men in college basketball."
• Don LaGreca [09:07]: "Is he the Kramer of callers? Because he's like, very charming, very funny, has a lot of facts, but also just like, it's just his way or no other way."

They reflect on Richard's impact on their show dynamics, sharing anecdotes and viewer interactions, highlighting the unique personalities that enrich their broadcast.

5. Music Preferences and Personal Stories (12:01 - 15:08)

The conversation shifts to music, with Alan Hahn sharing his admiration for the Counting Crows, sparking a discussion about their favorite albums and songs.

• Alan Hahn [13:48]: "I googled what are the best Counting Crows albums. And I am going to August and... it was between the '93 and the '96 ones that are regarded as the two best."
• Don LaGreca [14:05]: "They're so good. No, no, the Unplugs are fantastic."

Don expresses a dislike for certain tracks from the Shrek soundtrack, adding a personal touch to their varied musical tastes.

• Don LaGreca [15:07]: "I could do without. It doesn't make sense. What my music doesn't make. I never try to force it on people."

This segment underscores the hosts' diverse interests beyond sports, fostering a relatable and multifaceted connection with their audience.

6. Knicks Performance and Upcoming Games (15:08 - 19:12)

A focused discussion on the New York Knicks' recent performance follows, with hopes pinned on their upcoming national television game. The hosts analyze the team's potential to break their losing streak in national broadcasts and the impact of player dynamics on their chances.

• Alan Hahn [15:36]: "Tv, by the way. Get that game. Go get that game. You. They just... they just broke, right? They took three days in the middle of their road trip. They get a three day break."
• Don LaGreca [15:52]: "You don't have Jaylee Brunson. I understand that in mind."

The conversation touches on key players like Anthony Towns and Draymond Green, debating strategies and the importance of physicality in the game.

• Peter Rosenberg [16:03]: "Because you know he gets. You know, you could say the timing and who you play, but this would be 08 in standalone. Nationally."
• Don LaGreca [16:22]: "But it doesn't mean. Right. Exactly. It doesn't mean. And it doesn't have to be the old school."

The hosts emphasize the competitive spirit required for the Knicks to succeed on a national stage, encouraging the team to leverage their recent victories and maintain momentum.

7. Closing Remarks and Final Interactions (19:12 - 21:06)

As the episode nears its end, the hosts express gratitude towards their audience and sponsors, reflecting on the community support that fuels their show.

• Don LaGreca [19:24]: "Yeah."
• Peter Rosenberg [20:14]: "We love you."

Alan Hahn shares his positive experiences with listener interactions, mentioning the live segment updates on Instagram and the unique characters they encounter, like Richard from Manhattan.

The hosts wrap up with a mix of humor and sincerity, emphasizing the importance of their listeners and the memorable moments shared on the show.

• Don LaGreca [21:03]: "I don't want to know how the sausage is made, man. I just want to know. It's good."

Finally, the episode concludes with a brief mention of upcoming broadcasts and a promotional message from National University.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Don LaGreca [00:14]: "Will that be cash or credit?"
• Peter Rosenberg [00:34]: "That sounds like heaven to me."
• Don LaGreca [05:03]: "He just stepped into the goal. Cause he's like twice the size."
• Alan Hahn [07:37]: "Richard from Manhattan looks like Jay Wright, who is regarded as one of the more handsome men in college basketball."
• Don LaGreca [09:07]: "Is he the Kramer of callers? Because he's like, very charming, very funny, has a lot of facts, but also just like, it's just his way or no other way."
• Alan Hahn [13:48]: "I googled what are the best Counting Crows albums. And I am going to August and... it was between the '93 and the '96 ones that are regarded as the two best."
• Don LaGreca [15:07]: "I could do without. It doesn't make sense. What my music doesn't make. I never try to force it on people."
• Alan Hahn [15:36]: "Tv, by the way. Get that game. Go get that game. You. They just... they just broke, right? They took three days in the middle of their road trip. They get a three day break."
• Don LaGreca [19:24]: "Yeah."
• Don LaGreca [21:03]: "I don't want to know how the sausage is made, man. I just want to know. It's good."

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Conclusion

In "Hour 4: Don's Phone," the hosts of Don, Hahn & Rosenberg deliver a dynamic and engaging episode, blending sports analysis with personal anecdotes and listener interactions. From dissecting controversial sports officiating to celebrating unique listeners like Richard from Manhattan, the trio offers a well-rounded and entertaining discussion. Their camaraderie and diverse perspectives provide valuable insights for both dedicated fans and casual listeners, making this episode a standout installment in their ongoing series.

Transcript

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[Don LaGreca]

Will that be cash or credit?

[Alan Hahn]

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[Podcast Host]

This is the Don Hahn and Rosenberg podcast.

[Peter Rosenberg]

That sounds like heaven to me.

[Podcast Host]

Listen live weekday afternoon starting at 3 on 8 80, ESPN, the ESPN New York app, and your smart speakers.

[Don LaGreca]

All right, last segment before we head over to the Garden for a little Big east semifinal basketball. Today's special Big east live broadcast from the Irish exit right here in the Moynihan train hall across 8th Avenue from Madison Square Garden on 880 ESPN is brought to you by Sun Cruiser and Sam Adams American Light. We thank them for their great sponsorship today. Everybody enjoying some Sun Cruiser and some Sam Adams. Also the Pollocampero. That has been delicious. The cookie, by the way, Peter. Oh my God.

[Alan Hahn]

Oh, I told you.

[Don LaGreca]

Cookie. It's Lent. I'm gonna have to make up for because I really shouldn't be having a cookie on a Friday in Lent. But you told me to give it a try, so I'll blame you.

[Alan Hahn]

By the way, he had. Even the devil's like, damn, he had like a quarter of the cookie.

[Don LaGreca]

I mean, it was good though.

[Alan Hahn]

You're so disciplined.

[Don LaGreca]

It's crazy. Listen, this is one thing.

[Alan Hahn]

Literally, he had like one bite of the cookie and set it down. I've had two already.

[Don LaGreca]

It's, it's, it's just that time of year.

[Alan Hahn]

Wow.

[Don LaGreca]

It is game time. Everybody, we ready for this. Brought to you by Tulla Mardu Irish Whiskey. Because when it's game time, it's.

[Alan Hahn]

I, you know, I tried to help the guy.

[Peter Rosenberg]

It's telly time.

[Alan Hahn]

I try. I've been trying to help.

[Don LaGreca]

Is that the best we could do?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah.

[Alan Hahn]

Yeah.

[Don LaGreca]

Is that really. We brought you Richard from Manhattan. We brought you Walter Berry, Charles Smith, this. Can we try it one more time? We don't want Peter to win.

[Alan Hahn]

I won.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He did.

[Don LaGreca]

Because when it's game time, feel, feel a lot better about that.

[Alan Hahn]

It just sounds like random noises.

[Don LaGreca]

The reason we're here. The Big east semifinals kickoff at MSG at 6:30. St. John's Marquette followed by UConn and Creighton. That is what's Happening at the Garden. Also the Islanders, by the way, a little hockey out on the island hosting the Edmonton Oilers. That's an Old School, early 80s, Stanley Cup Final kind of matchup. Without the same kind of sizzle, of course. That's at 7:30 Telemardu. The original triple distilled, triple blended, triple cast matured Irish whiskey. Be sure to grab a Telemore Du or try the new Telemore do, honey. During tonight's action, glasses up to enjoying Telemore Du responsibly. Thanks to Donnie. Matt Reme. How is he being officiated? And why the hell was that? A penalty last night. It didn't cost him the game, but at that moment they score on that power play. And now suddenly there's a different feel to that game. What is going on with him and how can they fix this?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Well, it goes back to Tuesday 11 game early, second period, REMPE gets called for goaltender interference. He was clearly pushed into the goal.

[Don LaGreca]

Yep.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And Winnipeg scores on the power play. Makes it 2:1.

[Alan Hahn]

They win the game.

[Peter Rosenberg]

2:1. Then you fast forward to last night and Devin Shore just runs into Rempe on accident, falls down. Cause he's like twice the size.

[Don LaGreca]

Through the neutral zone. He literally skates into it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And they call interference. From what I understand in the third, at some point in the third period, the official that made the call apologized to Remby, which never happens. They screwed it up.

[Don LaGreca]

They apologized, which is amazing.

[Peter Rosenberg]

It's just. It's so bad. Now listen, he. He's his own worst enemy early on because he had those two suspensions. And I think he developed a reputation. He's the biggest player on the ice. So it's easy to just. Whenever there's a collision or something happens, somebody's on the ice, Rempe must have done something wrong. He created that. I get it. But that call was so egregious last night. It. And of course Minnesota scores just as the power play is expiring and they take. They tie the game in one. Rangers ended up winning the game in overtime. So I guess no harm, no foul. You don't care that Minnesota got the point.

[Don LaGreca]

Extra point. Right.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But he's starting to play well. He's getting up near. Last night was close to eight minutes, but he's been playing 10 minutes consistently. He's showing some ability, but you don't want the liability to be that he's never going to get the benefit of the doubt. All right? And he. And he's played very solid hockey, but that was Just an egregious, lazy call, man. I'm sorry. If you watch the replay, it was an outright embarrassment.

[Alan Hahn]

Yeah, but is Anthony just texted this so true. It's just become like the judge low strike. Right. It's just something you end up getting because of the player, which doesn't make it right.

[Peter Rosenberg]

No, but, you know, it's one thing to get a strike. It's another thing to give another team two minutes of power play time with all these games being so vitally important.

[Don LaGreca]

But that pitch, though, changes a whole lot better. That can change everything. He's under pressure, and they can throw that pitch knowing they're going to get that call every time, even though technically it's out of his strike zone. His strike zone maybe the umpire's eyes.

[Peter Rosenberg]

See, but I guess he could, when it's borderline, maybe have to swing at it. But for Rempe to just be run into and the Rangers have to kill off a penalty. Now, they got the third best kill in the league. But the two times that he didn't get the benefit of the doubt against Winnipeg in Minnesota, not only was there a power play, but it scored a goal. It cost him the game against Winnipeg, and it almost cost him the game last night. So Steve Brzezinski wanted me to do a rant. Now, I don't do rants on request.

[Alan Hahn]

No, no. What do you. What do you.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So he tweeted me last night to get a reaction about what happened. So I tweeted what has been received as one of the great tweets that I've ever had in my life.

[Don LaGreca]

Oh, really?

[Alan Hahn]

All right.

[Don LaGreca]

What kind of. What kind of numbers are we. Are we pulling? I will check the insight.

[Alan Hahn]

And you didn't. You didn't delete the tweet? Like, you haven't deleted the Twitter app? Like the Starbucks app?

[Peter Rosenberg]

No, but the Starbucks app. I did the right thing.

[Don LaGreca]

Why did you delete this?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Because we're not in that building anymore, and I need space.

[Don LaGreca]

You know there is a Starbucks, right? The new building.

[Alan Hahn]

But can you imagine?

[Peter Rosenberg]

I don't know. 105.

[Don LaGreca]

105. What? Let me see.

[Alan Hahn]

Thousand impressions, right?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Is that 105? 105K, right? Am I reading that right?

[Alan Hahn]

How many retweets does it have? That's.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah, that's where I'm going to go with 105,000 views.

[Alan Hahn]

Right.

[Don LaGreca]

That's really good.

[Alan Hahn]

That's a good tweet.

[Don LaGreca]

Right? 28 quote tweets.

[Alan Hahn]

Okay.

[Don LaGreca]

1202 likes.

[Alan Hahn]

All right. And what is this tweet we're hyping up the tweet.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah. Yeah. All right.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So.

[Don LaGreca]

So you want me to do it for you?

[Peter Rosenberg]

Sure.

[Don LaGreca]

So Stevie B. That we love, who follows the show a ton, making his recovery from hip surgery. He said, I need a Don Legra. I need a Don LaGreca and Alan Hahn rant tomorrow. The league is targeting Rempe. Absolute bs. He just stood there. Don retweeted if Rempe skated past a pregnant woman, the ref would call him the father. How do we like that?

[Peter Rosenberg]

I had a better one. That wasn't for him.

[Don LaGreca]

You definitely don't want to put that one. I'll go there.

[Alan Hahn]

Well, no, I know how you do in real life, so. By the way, I have to say.

[Peter Rosenberg]

That I work blue.

[Don LaGreca]

He works blue. I love it.

[Alan Hahn]

I have to say something more important than everything being talked about.

[Don LaGreca]

Oh, no.

[Alan Hahn]

And Don's going to agree once I say it.

[Don LaGreca]

Okay.

[Alan Hahn]

And I didn't. This is not my thought, but it's so good. It's so accurate. You made the RJ comparison for Richard from Manhattan.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yes.

[Alan Hahn]

On someone on Twitter. Hit us with the absolute best.

[Don LaGreca]

Oh, you know what I think another.

[Alan Hahn]

One you're talking about in 20 years. That is the legendary Villanova coach Jay Wright. Are you telling me Richard is not Jay Wright?

[Don LaGreca]

My buddy Vince. Vince Jackson texted me that same thing.

[Alan Hahn]

Right.

[Don LaGreca]

Texted me that. So that's amazing.

[Alan Hahn]

Oh, he texted.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah. He wasn't a tweet. He texted.

[Alan Hahn]

Richard from Manhattan looks like Jay Wright, who is regarded as one of the more handsome men in. In college basketball.

[Don LaGreca]

You're really trying to go matchmaker here, aren't you? You're hoping. You're hoping a woman shows up looking for Rick.

[Alan Hahn]

Well, listen, we are gutless as a radio station.

[Don LaGreca]

Are we?

[Alan Hahn]

Yeah. One, two, three. Let's be good. You know that. You know. But if it were up to me, and we weren't scared of some sort of lawsuit, the Richard dating game would simply be. No, Don. In the real days of radio.

[Don LaGreca]

I really love this.

[Alan Hahn]

In the real days of radio, this.

[Don LaGreca]

Is what Howard would.

[Peter Rosenberg]

The old or nothing days, we would get.

[Alan Hahn]

We would get three listeners, like single moms or sisters or whoever, and we would do the Richard from Manhattan dating game. And if we did it, like, you know, I don't. We have to come up with a format.

[Don LaGreca]

Oh, no, no. Richard would have to ask them his sports question. You know, like, do you remember this? And if one of them can remember it. But that's a match.

[Alan Hahn]

But, like, feeling out whether they Liked Richard. Maybe there's a woman out there who, like, would love his stories.

[Don LaGreca]

He's a charming interest, very energetic.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He's energetic, he's good looking. But what's kept him from being single for so why so single for so long? He doesn't listen.

[Alan Hahn]

He doesn't listen.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And women like a guy that listens because at some point during the dinner or the date, she's going to want to tell her tales. And getting cut off and steamrolled is not what any woman wants, no matter how hot you might be.

[Don LaGreca]

But maybe it's actually really true. By the way, that's a Seinfeld episode if there ever is one.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Right?

[Don LaGreca]

Is he the Kramer of callers? Because he's like, very charming, very funny, has a lot of facts, but also just like, it's just his way or no other way.

[Alan Hahn]

Kramer is not a bad.

[Don LaGreca]

Very Kramerish.

[Alan Hahn]

Yeah.

[Don LaGreca]

Which I don't like. I don't mind it.

[Alan Hahn]

But it's an ins, guys. We're living in an insane situation. He's basically being thrown into being a celebrity. He is signing autographs, taking photos, he's signing things.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah.

[Alan Hahn]

Imagine you're Richard, right? Like, he's a dentist who calls the radio show and he shows up today. He's not listening to a word we're saying.

[Don LaGreca]

Like Don says, completely checked out.

[Alan Hahn]

And now he's too busy talking.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He's.

[Alan Hahn]

He's being received. Like he's getting a king's welcome. It's such an ins. I hope I truly.

[Don LaGreca]

This is. This is a Saturday morning tryout. I really, I really would give him a Saturday morning.

[Alan Hahn]

And just see, in all seriousness, guys, you know, we're closing out a week here. I've had a bad, bad week. This made me happy. Like seeing Richard, I swear, I'm not even kidding. And Natalie texted me this. I know it sounds crazy. She's like Rocky sending more positive things. Richard showing up this week, you know, it's so random. He never even indicated he might ever be willing to show up to anything. I've asked Alan. I asked many times. Beach bashes, never considered. I believe Rocky up there somewhere gave a nudge. Said, let me make my old man happy. Let Richard from Manhattan come this.

[Don LaGreca]

Truly, I love it.

[Alan Hahn]

Made me happy. And like, the amount of response I posted. By the way, the live is now fully up on my Instagram.

[Don LaGreca]

You tag us so we can.

[Alan Hahn]

I will. I'll tag you guys so we can share. It is so cool.

[Don LaGreca]

Phenomenal.

[Alan Hahn]

And I just hope when he gets home and we have no Idea because he's such a unique character. Character.

[Don LaGreca]

And it's not like we have to.

[Alan Hahn]

Worry about him ever hearing a podcast. He's probably doesn't know what a podcast is.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I did get his cell phone. That shock.

[Alan Hahn]

You did.

[Don LaGreca]

There you go.

[Alan Hahn]

Shocking. Has a cell phone. I, I just hope when he goes home tonight he's happy. I, I hope this made his day to be received.

[Don LaGreca]

Smile on his face.

[Alan Hahn]

But he's so unaffected generally. Like at Don, like does he go home tonight like super happy or he's just like, oh, it was a regular day. I showed up and met Alan. I don't know. He's an anomaly.

[Don LaGreca]

We'll know the next time.

[Alan Hahn]

He calls this he. Richard is the kind of person that is why I love doing radio. These are like you talk about the all time great stern characters.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yes.

[Alan Hahn]

You know, some are better than others, some were more forced than others. But there are some people, like an Eric the actor, for example. There are some that are just like so unbelievable as human beings. And you can only find them through this medium.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah. And I've been very happy with our regulars. Like I've got a chance to meet Spike and meet Ira from Staten island and, and they're all, they're all gems in their own way. Richard is just a different cat.

[Don LaGreca]

It's great. Well, we, we've.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And I don't think he's going to be affected.

[Don LaGreca]

We appreciate everybody that has come out. Of course there's so many people that are here and a lot of the very familiar faces from the first event we did. And so, you know, again, that's the kind of love that we love to feel and we love to give back to all of you. So just being here means the world to us.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, it's awesome.

[Don LaGreca]

And you know, again, more to come, of course, as we tell you, like this is going to be a regular thing for us to be out with the people and hopefully a video element comes with it. And the best part, of course, the Richard part of this is a story that will. We'll always be able to tell.

[Alan Hahn]

By the way, I've collaborated not only to tell you, I've collaborated a little collaboration and with ESPN New York and with dhr.

[Don LaGreca]

But Don Kent, because he does. He forgot password.

[Alan Hahn]

I know. Don. And apps is a problem.

[Don LaGreca]

I mean, Joe.

[Alan Hahn]

Yeah. How do we get you a phone if you're out of space? If you're down to the point where to get space for pictures of your kids? You had to delete the Starbucks app. Don.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah.

[Alan Hahn]

We have to rethink what's going on here. This.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Right.

[Alan Hahn]

What are we doing?

[Peter Rosenberg]

It's time.

[Alan Hahn]

Is it? Time to join the family.

[Peter Rosenberg]

The eye of the iPhone family time to.

[Alan Hahn]

Don. I've never done. Do you know how much space I have on this thing?

[Don LaGreca]

I told him we should get it for him, force him into it.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah, but you know what? How about the awkwardness of Nancy being a droid?

[Alan Hahn]

It won't matter.

[Don LaGreca]

No, no, there's no awkwardness there.

[Alan Hahn]

Yeah, you're already used to it. It doesn't change anything.

[Don LaGreca]

Family plan. You get two phones.

[Alan Hahn]

Oh, there you go.

[Don LaGreca]

You know what I mean?

[Alan Hahn]

Get her on board, too, right?

[Don LaGreca]

Welcome to the new.

[Alan Hahn]

And the kids are going to want iPhones when it comes to their time.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah. IPads especially. You start them out.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I'm not enjoying the peer pressure, but it might work.

[Alan Hahn]

But it might. Listen, it worked for me this week with getting you to stop the Tully time. So you never know.

[Don LaGreca]

You know, that. That. To be honest with you, I was having a good week until you took that from me. I don't really have much, you know, Peter.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I know.

[Don LaGreca]

That was the one thing I really felt good about and immediately just took it away.

[Alan Hahn]

You had. You had your Tully thing. You had the Counting Crows concert back. I mean, and all of it's been the way.

[Don LaGreca]

I couldn't even tell that story without you just completely. Just wet blanketing the whole.

[Alan Hahn]

I didn't listen yet. But I. After we got off the air.

[Don LaGreca]

Cu.

[Alan Hahn]

I want you to know the kind of person I am.

[Don LaGreca]

Oh, I know the kind of person.

[Alan Hahn]

When we got off the air, I Googled. I googled what are the best Counting Crows albums. And I am going to August and.

[Don LaGreca]

Everything, after which it's.

[Alan Hahn]

It's. It. It was.

[Don LaGreca]

Remember the Satellite? Something like that.

[Alan Hahn]

It was between the 93 and the 96 ones are the ones that are regarded as the two best.

[Don LaGreca]

But. But the. The Unplugged. There's two Unplugged. It's a double. It's a dual album. I will give you the CDs if you. If you'd like.

[Alan Hahn]

I celebrate their entire catalog.

[Don LaGreca]

They're so good. No, no, the Unplugs are fantastic.

[Alan Hahn]

Well, they're all. They're all going to be here on the Spotify look. What's my top search on Spotify?

[Don LaGreca]

That'd be Counting Crows.

[Alan Hahn]

There you go.

[Peter Rosenberg]

He wants to get involved.

[Don LaGreca]

He's making an effort.

[Alan Hahn]

I don't like. Sometimes I have feelings of being that guy, but I also recognize there are people who Treat groups that.

[Don LaGreca]

I like that listen, there's going to be skips. I'm not. I've never. I've never claimed no skips. And there's some repetitiveness, but there are a few. Like. Am I putting it on a workout mix? No. But am I. Am I putting it on in a long drive up to New Hampshire to see Zach? Yeah, I probably would get you through it. Right?

[Alan Hahn]

Recovering the satellites.

[Don LaGreca]

Recovering the satellites. Yeah. That's. That's very good. It's very good.

[Alan Hahn]

I'm gonna give it a listen.

[Don LaGreca]

Long December. Great song. Right? That's a great song.

[Peter Rosenberg]

So he's not going to play it to try to get his prime?

[Don LaGreca]

No, no, it's not.

[Alan Hahn]

It's not PR music.

[Don LaGreca]

There's no PR music there. Right. And then the later on stuff. The Shrek soundtrack, Accidentally in Love. I'm good.

[Alan Hahn]

I actually like that.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah. See this? I'm good. That's not you.

[Alan Hahn]

Come on. You liked it a little bit.

[Don LaGreca]

No. Didn't like it at all.

[Alan Hahn]

Really? When it came on in the movie. You didn't.

[Don LaGreca]

I like the movie. I didn't like the song. You know, I could do without.

[Alan Hahn]

Wow.

[Don LaGreca]

I told you. It doesn't make sense. What my music doesn't make. I never try to force it on people. It doesn't make sense. I get it. So what are we expecting? Never mind. St. John's I think we all expect to win and to see them in the championship tomorrow night, which would be a lot of fun. And I mean just the Garden tomorrow night would be amazing if that can happen. The Knicks tomorrow night will be in on national TV once again, which they have lost their last five on national.

[Alan Hahn]

Tv, by the way. Get that game. Go get that game. You. They just. They just broke, right? They took three days in the middle of their road trip. They get a three day break.

[Don LaGreca]

Yep.

[Alan Hahn]

Go, go beat Golden State. I understand they've been playing really well post Jimmy Butler.

[Don LaGreca]

They have been.

[Alan Hahn]

But this is a winable basketball game. You just lost to them at home.

[Don LaGreca]

You don't have Jaylee Brunson. I understand that in mind.

[Alan Hahn]

But they are coming off of two wins. There's no reason you can't compete against.

[Peter Rosenberg]

This for nothing else just on a nationally televised game. You just become.

[Alan Hahn]

Gotta break this street.

[Don LaGreca]

Really.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Because you know he gets. You know, you could say the timing and who you play, but this would be 08 in standalone. Nationally.

[Don LaGreca]

Show me, show me what you're about kind of a game. Right? Like just like come and put up a fight and how Much. Do you think it resonates the. The Draymond Town stuff? We know Cat's not going to do anything. He's not built like that.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But.

[Don LaGreca]

But it doesn't mean. Right. Exactly. It doesn't mean. And it doesn't have to be the old school. You know, we had Charles Smith here. You know, you go to the old school. Oakley, you know, Mason Ewing, kind of elbow to the face, you're not gonna get that. But you. You can still get the extra effort kind of performance. And when the game's over, you know, and car. Anthony Towns has 40 and 15. Kind of remind people of what was said about him.

[Peter Rosenberg]

I think that's part of it. Sticking it to him.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah.

[Peter Rosenberg]

You know, there's the physicality, which is not really in Cats game.

[Don LaGreca]

Yeah, I don't think so.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And it's not really a basketball thing. Like, it is hockey. But you can go.

[Alan Hahn]

Nor does it really matter here, because you're not seeing these guys again. Nope. So.

[Don LaGreca]

Right.

[Alan Hahn]

I mean, unless it's the NBA final.

[Don LaGreca]

Not seeing them again this season.

[Alan Hahn]

Probably not seeing them again.

[Don LaGreca]

Right.

[Alan Hahn]

So, like, I don't know that you need to physically stick them. You'd rather just blow them out and have Draymond on national TV staring off into space while Mike Breen tells the story of what happened. That is what you want.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Because, you know, if this happened to Brunson, he would use it as motivation.

[Don LaGreca]

But he's a different animal. Right. And he would do things like get him out. Like. Like Brunson would be a lot more demonstrative about. But it's not like that.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Understood. But if Brunson was playing in the game, he could still use. This teammate was disrespectful. Who's going to step it up here? Who's going to have Cats back?

[Don LaGreca]

Right. And it's like. And I don't think Tom Thibodeau will do this, but if you ever wanted to see PJ Tucker step into a game and just see, like, okay, you're on a 10 day. You want another one? You want another 10 day. Right. Little message sent. Like, go out there and just, you know, nice, hard. Let them know we've got, you know, like, you bring a guy like that in for the obvious reasons, the hockey thing, the enforcer. Don't mess with my guy. Right? Right. And we might be cool off the court, but this is my guy. Like, who's gonna be the one that does that? Don't mess with my guy. See something every now and then in a season. You have to have that moment where somebody just kind of says, don't you, don't mess with us. That felt like Draymond Green felt I could say that, because I know no one's gonna do anything about it.

[Alan Hahn]

And then even when I'm called for it, not gonna bother.

[Don LaGreca]

And I'm still gonna just say, well, the show must go on. Whatever. And I mean, the fact that he went, well, you know, people do die. It does happen. What the hell does that mean?

[Alan Hahn]

I know.

[Don LaGreca]

Why would you say that? He's so cold.

[Alan Hahn]

He was like, people die, and I hope they find peace.

[Don LaGreca]

We it. But what's going on?

[Alan Hahn]

It was just weird.

[Don LaGreca]

Like, so I don't know if this makes sense. And I know, again, this is such a, you know, it's such a sports fan thing to do. But what you want to see is just somebody at some point in that game, just say, don't mess with my guy.

[Alan Hahn]

I know.

[Don LaGreca]

Don't mess with us.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Especially in sports, when it seems like a player or a team will take the slightest slight, the tiniest little comment that somebody in the media or another team will say, and it becomes a big deal. This was something that should rile you up.

[Don LaGreca]

Yes.

[Peter Rosenberg]

This was very, very disrespectful. That's not artificial. You shouldn't have to make that up.

[Don LaGreca]

This goes beyond Trey Young rolling dice on the. On the Garden floor that everybody got all up in arms about, Right. And the answer that was the right answer was, we don't want him to do it. We got to beat him. And the next time Trae Young came into the Garden, what they do, they kicked his ass.

[Peter Rosenberg]

Yeah.

[Don LaGreca]

And then they just let him go off the court, and they said, okay, he can shut up now. He's got nothing to say. This is different. You should have beaten the warriors the first time around when they were here. You didn't then. He had a lot to say. You're going into their place. You already have. You know, the specter of not winning on national TV standalones, the chance to end this road trip, by the way, with three out of five wins, which, when Brunson went down, did anybody think that could happen?

[Peter Rosenberg]

No.

[Alan Hahn]

No.

[Don LaGreca]

So now you come home and you feel like it was successful. That part was important.

[Peter Rosenberg]

And on top of that, we're just talking about the opponent. And national television just came off a thrilling. When you want to build off that, you know what? Again, it doesn't matter as much that you beat Portland the way you beat them. If you just turn around and lose by 20 to Golden State. Like, what did it matter? You're looking for something to kind of cling on to. And as Peter said, they've had a couple of days off here. San Francisco could be.

[Alan Hahn]

Listen, I get it. You're down your best player. You're not going to cry if you lose this game.

[Peter Rosenberg]

But you almost beat them tv.

[Alan Hahn]

You've almost beat him at home. Go get a win. Just go compete. All right.

[Don LaGreca]

Well, we want to thank everybody for coming out here. We appreciate you. We love you. Thank you. Thank you to the Irish exit. Thank you to Schweppes Pollo Campero, by the way. Delicious. Thank you to Sam Adams Sun Cruiser, Amazon, and of course, thank you, Richard from Manhattan. It was great to see him again. Everybody, for coming out. This means the world. Just understand something, everybody here. We all got to get out fast, right? So we saw you during the show.

[Alan Hahn]

We love you.

[Don LaGreca]

You gotta let us run. We appreciate you all, but we got to go. Enjoy St. John's tonight. Have a great weekend.

[Alan Hahn]

Take care, everyone.

[Podcast Host]

Thanks for listening to the Don Hahn and Rosenberg podcast.

[Don LaGreca]

I don't want to know how the sausage is made, man. I just want to know. It's good.

[Podcast Host]

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