On the 360th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Author Adnan Virk, Savvy Host Scott Rogowsky, Dodgers' Broadcaster Stephen Nelson, NHL Network's Keith Irizarry, The Volume's Logan Swaim and On-Air Personalities Alfredo Lomeli and Jake Mintz to discuss: - Adnan Virk's new book, Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet (Stories of Iconic Stars, Book for Movie Lovers) - MLB Network's ChangeUp on DAZN - What movie star may Adnan Virk name his next child after? - Scott Rogowsky's new app Savvy and his board game For more information visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youknowimright⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our show on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like our show on facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our show on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nick on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/Nick_Durst⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joe on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/JCalabrese1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 358th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Summer House star and Soft Bar owner, Carl Radke to discuss: - First app he checks everyday - Being much more into exercise and fitness these days - Running the Everett Weston Heal Our Heroes 5K in season 1  - Best ways to cope with mental health - What truly inspired him to create Soft Bar + Cafe? - The process of picking a physical space for it and transforming it - Curating the menu - Favorite item on the menu? - Event space - When he filmed the first season of Summer House, did he ever think that a decade later the show would be more popular than ever? - Summer House night at the Mets game at Citi Field  - Worst commute he ever had to the Hamptons? - Celebrity Big Brother appearance in the future? - Celebrity Summer House cast? - You Know I'm Right moment For more information visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youknowimright⁠⁠⁠ Follow our show on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠⁠ Like our show on facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast⁠⁠⁠ Follow our show on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nick on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/Nick_Durst⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joe on twitter - ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/JCalabrese1⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 350th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Washington Commanders running back, Austin Ekeler to discuss: - First app he checks in the morning - Attending Western Colorado University - When did he know he was good enough to get into the NFL? - Going undrafted and signing with the Los Angeles Chargers - Signing with the Washington Commanders - What's a typical day during the season look like? - How challenging is it to return kicks? - Gameday routine - Austin Ekeler Foundation - Charity Fantasy Football Leagues - Support from his wife Melanie  - You Know I'm Right moment More information: ⁠https://linktr.ee/youknowimright⁠ Follow our show on instagram - ⁠instagram.com/YKIRPodcast⁠ Like our show on facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast⁠ Follow our show on twitter - ⁠twitter.com/YKIRPodcast⁠ Follow Nick on twitter - ⁠twitter.com/Nick_Durst⁠ Follow Joe on twitter - ⁠twitter.com/JCalabrese1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 261st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are by joined Big Brother Season 25 runner-up, Matt Klotz to discuss: - When did he start swimming? - Attending LSU - Key differences between the Deaflympics and Olympics. If all things were equal, how would he fare in the Olympics? - When did he start watching Big Brother? - Auditioning for Big Brother? - Staying in shape in the Big Brother house? - Relationship with Reilly Smedley - Did he doubt that Jag would send Bowie Jane to the jury? - Jag's final speech - Getting his phone back  - Coolest person he has met after being on Big Brother - Has he been in the pool since getting out of the house? - Would he go on The Challenge? - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 258th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined comedian Amanda Gail to discuss: - What was her upbringing like? - Where did she go to school? What did she study? - When did she know she wanted to be an entertainer/performer?  - Which comedians are her biggest inspirations? - Most fun/famous people she has met? Favorite people to perform with? - Favorite cities or venues to perform standup comedy? Locations where she'd like to perform in the future? - What was it like writing for Reductress? How challenging is it to translate comedy to a non-verbal medium? - When did she start contributing for Anthony Cumia and Compound Media? How does she like the platform as an outlet for her brand of comedy and humor? - What is her zodiac sign? - You Know I'm Right moment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 257th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by author and social media influencer, Carrie Berk to discuss: - Growing up in Manhattan  - Running the NYC Marathon - Growing up, how did she end up loving books? How much of an influence did her mother and fellow author Sheryl Berk have on her? - Writing her first book at the age of 10 and launching the Cupcake Club Novel series - Having her books inspire off-broadway musicals - Leveraging her social media following - Writing for the NY Post, Huffington Post and SB Nation - Differences between writing a book and an article - New book "My Real-Life Rom-Com" - You Know I'm Right moment Order Carrie's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/My-Real-Life-Rom-Com-Confidence-Relationship/dp/B0BWWM4VZ6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 256th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by musician and actor, Constantine Maroulis to discuss: - How excited was Constantine to see Joe at Yankee Stadium? - Real Housewives of New York City - Would he do reality tv again? - Rock & Roll Man - New singles, Daydream and Comeback - Not getting cast in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - How much would it cost in order to get him to cut his hair short? - Craig Carton going full time with Fox Sports 1 - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 254th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by broadcaster and coach, Steve Bunin to discuss: - The time Steve Largent surprised him  - What was it like growing up in the Pacific Northwest? - When did he know he wanted to pursue Media + Sports Broadcasting? Decision to attend Syracuse University? - Internships? How hard was it getting that first job? How has that changed compared to now? - Time bouncing around as a Sports Anchor in different markets: Syracuse, NY (WTVH); Binghamton, NY (WICZ); Flagstaff, AZ (KNAZ); Lansing, MI (WLAJ); Battle Creek, MI (WOTV)  - Joining ESPN in 2003, having the opportunity to host every major show (SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Sports Reporters) in his 9-year tenure; most notable stories from former colleagues during that time? - How was the world famous ESPN cafeteria? - Moving to Houston, spending 2 years as lead anchor/host for now AT&T SportsNet Southwest; being there controversy and eventual bankruptcy filing - Transitioning to Yahoo! Sports co-host (Yahoo Sports Network, SB Nation Radio, ESPN Houston) - Moving back home to become News Anchor for KING 5 Media Group; did moving back home appeal to him at this point in his life more than anything else? - Favorite city to live in? - Founding Steve Bunin Communications in 2023? Current role as an Executive Communications Coach + targeted clients? Did our friend/biggest fan Adnan Virk give you your best testimonial? - “You Know I’m Right” moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 255th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former Team USA soccer star turned analyst, Jimmy Conrad to discuss: - Playing soccer at UCLA and winning a National Title but then going undrafted by MLS - Starting his professional soccer career with the San Diego Flash of the A-League - Joining the San Jose Earthquakes and winning an MLS Cup in 2001 - MLS in the late 90s vs the 2020s - Playing for the US Men's National Team in the 2006 World Cup, the 2007 Copa America, and the 2005 and 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cups. - Who is the best American born soccer player of all time? - Decision to retire  - Getting into coaching - Working as a broadcaster - Working as an AT&T Ambassador and a Host for EA Sports - Being the Founder and CEO of Radical Creative Group - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 253rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by IMPACT's Tom Hannafin to discuss: - Being part of some of the worst fanbases in sports, Philadelphia teams - Being a track and field star and Public Address announcer in High School - Decision to attend Penn State and study sports broadcasting - What internships and campus activities did he participate in? - White out at Happy Valley - Was he always a wrestling fan? What was the audition process like for WWE? - Picking his WWE name - Getting a big social media following - Relationship with Adnan Virk - Joining IMPACT - Building chemistry when working with new broadcast partners - Wrestling show day eating routine - Backstage interviewing vs play-by-play - A wrestler who is underrated and could be a mega star - Hosting the State of State podcast on Bleav - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 252nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by TNT host, Liam McHugh to discuss: - Why does Liam hate everyone's favorite teams? - Joining Turner Sports - Travel schedule and living accommodations - NHL on TNT dominating the all sports relay course - Liam being the best free throw shooter on the Turner staff - Joining Apple for their MLS coverage - Meeting Brock Lesnar - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 251st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former MLB All Star, Matt Joyce to discuss: - Deciding to attend Florida Southern College - When did he realize he could be drafted? - Being drafted by the Detroit Tigers - Time in the New York Penn League and progressing through the minor leagues - Making his Major League Debut - Being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays - Bouncing around the majors playing for the Angels, Pirates, A's, Braves, Marlins and Phillies - City with the worst fans - Gameday eating routine - Deciding to retire - Working on television - Having his F45 Training and Guardian Baseball businesses - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 250th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former Big Brother season 25 house guest, Reilly Smedley to discuss: - Audition process for Big Brother? - Biggest surprise about being on the show? - Any regrets? - First time being noticed by a fan outside the house? - More reality tv in her future? - Pumpkin spice or apple? - You Know I’m Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 349th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by radio legend, Sean Hollywood Hamilton to discuss: - First app he checks in the morning - Both parents being in show business and being born and raised in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada - Being on air for an illegal pirate radio station in high school - First real radio job - Being part of the original Z100 at the age of 20 - The move to KTU in 1996 and working with Goumba Johnny - Getting the nickname Hollywood - Creating War of the Roses - The move to morning drive with Marie and Astra - What time does he wake up? - Creating the Electronic Dance Music Awards - Wounded Warrior Project Bike Riding  - You Know I'm Right moment  More information: https://linktr.ee/youknowimright Follow our show on instagram - instagram.com/YKIRPodcast Like our show on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast Follow our show on twitter - twitter.com/YKIRPodcast Follow Nick on twitter - twitter.com/Nick_Durst Follow Joe on twitter - twitter.com/JCalabrese1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 249th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former NFL quarterback and The Post founder, Christian Ponder to discuss: - Getting recruited in High School - Deciding to attend Florida State University just like his father did - Being the Big Man on Campus and beating both Miami and Florida his senior year - Being drafted by the Vikings - Time with the Raiders, Broncos and 49ers - Game Day food routine - Go to song or musician to listen to before a game - Meeting his wife Samantha - Go to meal at Arby's, which is where he and Samantha ate after their wedding - Would he let his son play football? - Decision to retire - Launching The Post - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 248th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Busted Open founder and host, Dave Lagreca to discuss: - Growing up with his brother Don - When did he start watching wrestling? - Attending William Paterson University of New Jersey   - First job out of college - When did he decide he wanted to try to pursue a career in wrestling broadcasting? - Creating Busted Open and getting it greenlit by SiriusXM - Favorite interviews he has done? - Worst interview he has done? - Someone he wishes he could interview? - Biggest jerk in the wrestling business - Why did WWE not give Adnan Virk a fair chance? - Where is Elias? - Will Matt Cardona or Mercedes Mone return to WWE? - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 247th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former Big Brother season 25 houseguest, Hisam Goueli to discuss: - How many times did he try out for Big Brother before getting cast this season? - Does he miss the exercise bike that he was always shown on? - Does he regret how he spoke to Reilly when he was Head of Household? - How was he able to put his medical and burlesque careers on hold to do the show? - Does he think he will get more patients and ticket sales now after being on the show? - His Zodiac sign - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 246th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former MLB Catcher turned author and motivational speaker, Ryan Lavarnway for an exclusive interview to discuss: - When in little league or high school did he decide to be a catcher? - Attending Yale University, studying Philosophy - Winning the NCAA batting title (.467) in 2007. Setting the Ivy League hitting streak (25) record and all time home run record (33) - When did he realize he could be drafted? - Challenges of being the minor leagues - Making his MLB debut for the Red Sox in 2011 - Winning the World Series in 2013 - Bouncing around from team to team - Clubhouse with the best food. Pre and postgame eating routine - Playing for Team Israel in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic - Decision to retire - Life post baseball working as an on-air analyst and a motivational speaker - Writing his book, Baseball and Belonging - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 245th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by TicketSmarter CEO, Jeff Goodman for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Journey to finding TicketSmarter - Was there a particular game he attended that made him want to get into the sports ticket business? - What tickets are always the hardest to get? How does TicketSmarter combat the bots? - Why are there insane processing and printing fees on ticket purchasing websites? - Can he give out discounts on tickets to sporting events or Taylor Swift concerts? - You Know I'm Right moment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 244th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by fantasy sports radio host, Justin Fensterman for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Growing up in New York as a Mets, Jets and Knicks fan - Attending American University and studying broadcast journalism - What internships did he do? - His decision to stay in Washington, D.C.  - Does he miss New York? - Getting his first job with Sirius XM as a tape operator in the newsroom- Working his way up the ranks to a board op and producer - Calling management's bluff in order to be given a chance as an on air host at Sirius XM - Being a radio host for Sirius XM - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 243rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by musician, Ione for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Growing up in Sioux City, Iowa  - When did she decide she wanted to pursue a career in music? - How has social media helped her career? - How would she describe her music style? - Signing with a record label - Performing live  - Shooting music videos - Getting endorsed by Bon Jovi on Instagram for her song Why Anna - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 242nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former NFL All Pro, Shawne Merriman for an exclusive interview to discuss: - When did he realize he was good enough to play in the NFL? Did he consider playing college basketball? - Being recruited to the University of Maryland and studying business - Getting drafted by the San Diego Chargers and being drafted before Aaron Rodgers - How was the food at the training facility and on game days?  - Being NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year for the 2005 season - Being a multi time Pro Bowler - The Chargers not winning a Super Bowl - Playing in Buffalo for Bills Mafia  - Coming up with the "Lights Out" moniker after it being his nickname at Frederick Douglass High School and turning it into a brand and a charity with the Lights On Foundation - Working as a commentator for WWE - Getting into Mixed Martial Arts - Launching Lights Out Xtreme Fighting  - How do fighters get booked for the LXF? - You Know I'm Right moment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 241st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by New York Post host, Dexter Henry for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Studying at the University of Pittsburgh - First job out of college - Working for the NY Post, St. John's, the New York Giants, New York Daily News and CBS Sports as a videographer and reporter - Being the New Media Coordinator at St. Francis College - Working at SB Nation, News 12 Brooklyn and AccuWeather - Working for The Props Network and Backpack Broadcasting - Landing the Sports Anchor role with the New York Post after their SNY partnership - Being an update anchor for WFAN 660, CBS Sports Radio & WCBS 880 - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 240th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by SimWin Sports Founders, David Ortiz and Tom Goedde for an exclusive interview to discuss: - How did they end up coming up with the idea for SimWin Sports and then making it into a company? - How did they get into the gaming world? - Time working at EA Sports- How do they think the sales will be on NCAA Football 2024? - Finding and working together at iPro, Inc - How did Tom launch the first digital sportsbook in the US with DraftKings? - David finding Emortal Sports, Inc and Ace and King Productions - How did they bring on celebrity owners for SimWin Sports? - What does the future hold for all of these sports betting companies and apps? Will they all end up consolidating? - You Know I'm Right moment SimWin Sports is the world’s premier digital sports league provides daily fantasy players and sports bettors the ability to watch, play, predict and collect 24/7-365. Led by a former Madden NFL Executive Producer and former CMO of DraftKings, SimWin Sports leverages bleeding edge Football, Basketball and Soccer simulations to drive virtual competitions. Hall of Fame celebrity team owners Magic Johnson, Jerry Rice, Marshall Faulk, Tracy McGrady, Sugar Ray Leonard, Allen Iverson, LaMelo Ball and more lead the way as fans train and manage their virtual athletes, agents and trainers to build wealth while worldwide communities earn through fantasy sports and virtual sports betting platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 348th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Big Brother season 27 competitor, Zae Frederich to discuss: - First app he checks everyday - Growing up in Kentucky. Has he been to a Kentucky Derby? - Deciding to attend BYU and study business - Working as a Sales manager for Zunex Pest Control - Applying for the Amazing Race originally - Getting cast for Big Brother - The Burger Boys crumbling - Being a chess enthusiast  - Who does he think will win Big Brother, who is he rooting for? - Life after the show - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 239th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former NFL General Manager and current on air analyst for ESPN, Mike Tannenbaum for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Receiving an accounting degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst - Studying sports law at Tulane University Law School - Interning for the Pittsfield Mets - Working as an assistant for the Cleveland Browns under Mike Lombardi on Bill Belichick's staff - 1996 season with the New Orleans Saints - Joining the New York Jets organization in 1997 as director of player contract negotiations - Learning from Bill Parcells and meeting Mike Francesa - Working his way up through the ranks with the Jets and ultimately becoming General Manager - Herm Edwards you play to win the game rant - Hiring Rex Ryan, his opening press conference and Hard Knocks - Joining Priority Sports where he oversaw coaching, broadcasting and front-office for the New York branch - Being hired by the Miami Dolphins - Gameday routine - Joining ESPN - The 33rd Team - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 238th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Action Network's Maria Marino and American Cancer Society's Steve Cavanaugh for an exclusive interview to discuss: - How did they meet? - What was the proposal and wedding like? - Where was the honeymoon? Was Maria in charge of renting the car with her experience working for Enterprise? - What was their college experience like? (Maria went to Ramapo College, Steve went to Muhlenberg College)  - What internships did they do? - First job out of college? - Maria's time working at Crystal Springs - Steve's time working as a para and substitute teacher - How did Steve become an actor? - How did Steve begin working for the American Cancer Society? And how did he rise to Associate Director, Development? - How did Maria continue to get bigger on-air opportunities? Does she have an agent? - How did Maria get her job with SNY? - Maria's decision to join the Action Network - Steve's friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio - A time they were starstruck by someone they got to meet through work - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 237th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by SNY's Niki Lattarulo for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Growing up in Northern New Jersey - Favorite sports teams - Attending the University of Rhode Island  - What internships and school activities did she do? - Competing in Miss Teen New Jersey and Miss Rhode Island USA - Getting her first job out of college with KCEN-TV in Temple, Texas - Moving to Nashville to work for WSMV - Joining SNY - If she could interview any athlete, who would it be? - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 236th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by WFAN talk show host, Keith McPherson for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Attending James Madison University to play football, transferring to Monmouth University to pursue a broadcasting career - Spending a few years working primarily in social media/digital marketing for major companies like MTV, fuboTV and Roc Nation? - Joining Jomboy media - How did the opportunity at WFAN present itself? Was it difficult replacing Steve Somers? - Being on Off Base on MLB Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 235th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former WWE wrestler, current co-host of TMZ Sports and founder of the Paragon Talent Group, Mojo Muhtadi for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Interning with Morgan Stanley in High School - When in High School did he realize he could get a scholarship for college and also play college football? - What was the recruitment process like for him to go play at Maryland coming over from Christopher Newport University? - Receiving his MBA from University of Maryland - Meeting Dan Gronkowski at the University of Maryland - Gronk beach and the Gronk cruise - Better dancer, Mojo or Gordie Gronkowski? - If he didn't get a calf injury, would he have made the Arizona Cardinals roster? - How did he end up in NXT? - Being a dominant 24/7 champ and having the Wrestlemania angles with Rob Gronkowski - Could we see a Hype Bros reunion or perhaps a Mojo Rawley vs Matt Cardona match on the indies? - How cool was it to see yourself in the WWE 2k video games? - Who is a wrestler who does not get enough credit for their tremendous skill set and work ethic? - Joining TMZ Sports as a host - Launching Paragon Talent Group - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 234th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined again by fantasy baseball guru, Lenny Melnick for an exclusive interview to discuss: - When did he start playing fantasy sports? - What is his favorite fantasy sport to play? - What is his least favorite fantasy sport to play? - How many fantasy championships has he won? - When and how did he start getting paid to discuss fantasy sports? - Writing "Control the Draft" Formula - Being voted the 2009 Internet Most Popular Personality - Hosting for SiriusXM - The power of social media  - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 233rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined again by Around the Horn legend, Jay Mariotti for an exclusive interview to discuss: - What has he been up to career wise? - Why don't we see him appearing on other shows? Is he being blacklisted? - Has anyone tried to sign him to a contract to write or appear on camera but then had to rescind the deal due to something he wrote? - Is Woody Paige responsible for Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless' success? - Kyrie Irving destroying teams - LeBron James making believe he would retire to shade himself from the Nuggets sweep - Was the fix in for the NBA Draft Lottery with the Spurs winning it? - Dodgers inviting a satirical drag troupe that dresses as nuns for pride night - ESPN doing more layoffs but paying Pat McAfee - The current issues with horse racing being overlooked due to the boom of betting - Sports betting being legalized causing a lot of issues (Alabama coach, Lions players) - Athletics moving to Las Vegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 232nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Sports Broadcaster and Writer, Peter Schwartz for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Having so many jobs and balancing his calendar - Attending Buffalo State University. What internships did he do? - First job out of college - Joining ESPN Radio in 2001 - Joining WFAN/CBS Radio in 2009 - Least favorite shift time? - Working as a play-by-play and public address announcer for the New York Cosmos, Long Island Ducks and various other sports. How did he get those opportunities? - Play-by-play vs Public Address announcing - Writing for Barrett Sports Media, Greater Long Island Media Group and for various lacrosse publications - Being a Sports Anchor for FOX News Headlines 24/7 - Throwing out the first pitch at the Somerset Patriots game - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 231st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Musician, Comedian and Voice Actor Paul Loduca for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Being confused with former MLB Catcher, Paul Lo Duca - Being a proud Canadian and living in Toronto - How did you first get started in the world of comedy and voice acting? - What is his creative process when developing new material for his stand-up comedy routine? - The major differences between doing standup comedy and comedy videos for social media - What are some of the challenges he's faced as a comedian and voice actor, and how has he overcome them? - How important has social media been to his career success? - Who are some of the favorite comedians he has gotten to work shows with? - What advice would he give to aspiring comedians and voice actors looking to break into the industry? - Upcoming projects or shows that he is excited about? - You Know I'm Right moment - How does his zodiac sign impact his comedy career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 230th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by chef Michele Di Pietro for an exclusive interview to discuss: - When did she learn to cook? Experiences growing up in an Italian family? - Earning her B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University, working as Public Accountant at a top New York City firm (Ernst & Young, 1 of the "Big 4") - What was the moment she decided to leave her profession to pursue culinary arts? - What was it like working in various management roles for Whole Foods Market and developing “It’s All About The Food” - Advice for people who want to pursue cooking as a career? - During the pandemic she decided to write a cookbook, SOUPified. Where did the idea come from to turn traditional dishes into soups? What was the process like writing a book? Did she think the idea was unique enough to sell? - What is the process like balancing using social media to promote/tease her work and does certain content work better than others? - What are her personal favorite dishes to cook? - Favorite and least favorite holidays to cook for? - What celebrities would she like to cook for? - When creating a new dish, what is the trial-and-error process like? When experimenting, whose taste buds does she trust the most: family or friends? - “You Know I’m Right” moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 347th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reality star and SVP of GA Wholesale Solutions, Seth Marks to discuss: - First app he checks in the morning - Having insane frequent flyer miles - Being the basketball manager at California State University, Long Beach - Getting his BA in Sociology from the University of Arizona - How did he start his career in wholesale and retail? - Working for Big Lots twice as well as Sears, Overstock and many other companies - Living in Salt Lake City, Utah but working in Canada, Chicago, Dallas, Ohio and Mississippi - Current job with the GA Group as the SVP of Wholesale Solutions - Reaction to his wife Meredith Marks getting cast for Real Housewives of Salt Lake City - First time he was filming a scene for the show - Getting into some heated arguments over the years - What has it been like for Seth to be on the show? - Meredith blossoming DJ career - Reaction to his son Brooks Marks getting cast for Next Gen NYC - On Next Gen NYC Seth questioned Charlie's intentions for potentially dating his daughter Chloe, what in his mind would be the ideal type of charactered person to date any of his children? - Will Seth, Nick and Joe be hanging out next time Seth is in Manhattan? - You Know I'm Right moment More information here: https://linktr.ee/youknowimrightFollow our show on instagram - instagram.com/YKIRPodcastLike our show on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcastFollow our show on twitter - twitter.com/YKIRPodcastFollow Nick on twitter - twitter.com/Nick_DurstFollow Joe on twitter - twitter.com/JCalabrese1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 229th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by broadcast journalist Sharon Carpenter for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Her thoughts on the upcoming coronation of King Charles and the Royal family - Deciding to come to school in the USA and attending Pace University - What internships did she do? - Building her career in the USA rather than the UK - First on air broadcasting job with CBS- Working as an anchor for BET - Jobs with BBC, Global Grind, REVOLT and ET - Hosting HQ trivia - Appearing on the Wendy Williams show - Hosting "The Royal Report," an entertainment news show that covers the latest stories, fashion and fandom on the British royal family for People TV - Her current role hosting for BBC America and contributing on various stations such as ABC and CNN - Creating Carpenter Media - Which job stop did she notice the most significant social media growth? - Has interviewed Oprah and Meryl Streep, who is her favorite interview? - Who would she love to interview?  - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 228th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by legendary sports columnist and media personality Woody Paige for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Deciding to pursue a career in journalism in High School and working at the Whitehaven Press - Attending the University of Tennessee  - Early days of writing for the Knoxville Journal, The Commercial Appeal of Memphis, and the Rocky Mountain News of Denver. - Being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame committee and is a Baseball Hall of Fame voter. - Joining the Denver Post and having the scoop on Invesco - Favorite events he got to cover - Flying with Scott Hamilton after he won his gold medal at the Olympics - Stadiums with the best press food- Being approached to do Around The Horn, coming up with the chalkboard - Unmuted podcast with Jay Mariotti - Starring on Cold Pizza - Revolutionizing ESPN programming with his debates with Skip Bayless on Cold Pizza which led to 1st and 10 hosted by Jay Crawford which then led to First Take - How much of Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith's career success do they owe to him? - Working his current job at The Gazette - Craziest stories he has ever covered - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 227th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by The Athletic's Nando Di Fino for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Visiting Staten Island often - Attending Boston College and studying history - Getting his Masters degree from Fordham University - First job out of college - Working as a research assistant, editor and writer for Fantasyland, Talented Mr. Roto and ESPN - Being an Associate Producer for Court TV- Writing and being an editor for The Wall Street Journal, AOL, Mediaite and CBS Interactive - Running the show for Anthem Sports & Entertainment and launching FNTSY Sports Network - Launching and managing The Athletic's Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting verticals - Meeting Corey Parson and ultimately doing shows with him at various networks including Bettor Sports Network - Favorite sports cards to collect and when did he start collecting? - Favorite sport - Does he think the sports betting and fantasy market is oversaturated? - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 226th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by comedian, Fred Rubino for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Growing up in Brooklyn - Best food spots in Brooklyn - Did he grow up seeing a lot of wise guys? - When did he decide he wanted to pursue a career in comedy? - Where was his first standup performance?- Favorite cities to perform in? - What is his go-to meal or snack and drink in his green room? - Pre-show routine - Favorite fellow comedians he has gotten to work with? - Differences between doing comedy on stage vs in acting - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 225th episode of You Know I’m Right, which is brought to you by Juicy Lucy BBQ (www.juicylucybbq.com/ykir), Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined for a second time by the Brooklyn Boys podcast host, David Brody for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Favorite BBQ foods - The End of the David Brody at Z100 Era - Going on the Norwegian Prima with the morning show crew after leaving Z100 - On these work vacations how much of the time are you working vs vacationing?  - Best catering hall in NJ - Upcoming career plans - His thoughts on Skeery Jones appearance on You Know I'm Right  - Dating advice for Joe down the Jersey Shore - Why are ice and ice cream prices so high? - Restaurants charging extra for credit cards - Expectations for the Mets in 2023 - Expectations for the Jets in 2023 - You Know I'm Right moment Use our coupon code of YKIR, at Juicy Lucy BBQ (⁠www.juicylucybbq.com/ykir)⁠, which gives you $5 off orders of $25 or more. One-time use. Juicy Lucy BBQ is Staten Island’s most authentic Texas-style barbecue. Award winning brisket, ribs, pulled pork and other barbecue staples prepared in a commercial smokehouse and served fresh from our Annadale location in Staten Island. Delivery available to most of the island, and we can provide you with food for any size party! Juicy Lucy located at 20 Jefferson Blvd in Staten Island. Order today at www.juicylucybbq.com/ykir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 224th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by broadcaster, Alfredo Lomeli for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Origins of the Freddy Ballgame nickname - Favorite sports teams growing up in Texas after moving from Mexico - Potentially pursuing a career in music - Trying out for American Idol - Attending San Antonio College and Patten University - Working as a Producer and On Air Personality at Univision - Joining ESPN Deportes as a Sports Anchor - Working on ChangeUp on DAZN - Ranking Lauren Gardner, Adnan Virk, Keith Irizarry, Scott Rogowsky, Stephen Nelson and Tony Luftman - Tough decision to cut his hair - Moving to Miami to work as a Host for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises - Making dancing TikToks and instagram reels - At which stop in his career did he see the largest social media growth? - Does he have an agent? - What is his next career move? - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 223rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by musician, Pete Francis for an exclusive interview to discuss: - What was it like growing up in a family of four? Growing up in Connecticut?- What age did you start picking up music/getting into it more?- Who were your musical inspirations growing up?- Meeting your bandmates at Middlebury College? Eventually forming Dispatch?- When did you know Dispatch had an opportunity to grow into something bigger?- What led to the decision to go on hiatus? Was it individual or collective?- What was the support like when the band announced its return in 2011?- Playing charity concerts/shows at Madison Square Garden through the years?- Other favorite venues you/Dispatch have played?- Favorite acts you've gotten to play with (Solo or with Dispatch)?- Favorite people you've met in the music industry?- Personal advice to people going through difficult times in their lives?- You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 222nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by NBC Sports sportscaster, Andrea Joyce for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Receiving a speech communications degree from the University of Michigan - Working in local television in Dallas, Denver and Wichita - Hosting MSG SportsBreak on MSG Network - Working her first Olympics in Seoul in 1988 for Olympics - Covering other events for ESPN such as the NFL Draft and Tennis - Joining CBS Sports - Incident with Donna Weinbrecht's Mom at the 1992 Albertville Games - Joining NBC Sports - Favorite events and sports to cover - Does she prefer being a studio host, doing play by play or working as a reporter? - Most memorable Olympics she covered? - Marrying her colleague Harry Smith - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 221st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by SI.com's Mets Beat Reporter, Pat Ragazzo for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Meeting Nick and Joe at the Subway Series at Citi Field - Time at the Jersey Shore in 2022 - Coolest road trip he got to go on covering the Mets last season? - What was it like having more access to players in 2022? - His twitter following continuing to grow - Peers taking him more seriously and showing him respect - Disappointing end to the 2022 Mets season - Did the Mets actually improve this offseason? - Expectations for the Mets in 2023 - Will the Mets trade any of their top tier prospects to improve the team? - After not doing much at the trade deadline in 2022, what does he expect for 2023? - Will Shohei Ohtani sign with the Mets next offseason? - Which cities would he love to go to in order to cover a Mets series? - Thoughts on the New York Giants 2022 season and moving forward? - Chances that he, Joe and Daniel Jones all hangout in Jersey City or Hoboken? - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 220th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst is joined by Reality TV star and Model, Andrea Denver for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Love, marry, kill: Pizza, Pasta, Chicken Parm? - Growing up in Verona, Italy as Andrea Salerno - Watching the Denver Nuggets play, being a huge Carmelo Anthony fan and changing his last name to Denver for them. - Getting his communications degree from the University of Verona - Moving to America - Pursuing a modeling career - Appearing in the Blank Space music video with Taylor Swift and I Luh Ya Papi with Jennifer Lopez - Dating Madonna - Getting into Reality tv - Appearing on The Circle in the United Kingdom -  Being on Grande Fratello VIP (The Italian version of Big Brother) - Getting cast for Summer House and then Winter House - What was BravoCon like? - Leveraging his social media following - Where will we see Andrea next, could he be returning as a full time cast member for Winter House or Summer House? - Being more than just a ladies man - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 346th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Cracked Racquets and Cracked Media Ventures CEO, Dalton Thieneman to discuss: - First app he checks in the morning - Growing up being a huge tennis fan and player - While attending Saint Xavier High School, ranked 519th nationally with a 13-11 record in his Senior year.  - Attending Saint Louis University  - When did he know he wanted to be a lawyer? - Going to Indiana University for law school - Working for Market Street Group, Inc.  - Creating Cracked Media Ventures - Media content with Cracked Racquets - Giving Pooch from Big Brother his own show Overserved with Rachel Stuhlmann - How about having Nick do sideline reporting, color commentary, play-by-play or interviews at events for Cracked Racquets broadcasts? - How being a lawyer helps grow Cracked Media Ventures - Selling paddles, racquets and merchandise - Coolest events he has been able to attend thanks to Cracked Racquets - You Know I'm Right moment More information here: https://linktr.ee/youknowimright Follow our show on instagram - instagram.com/YKIRPodcast Like our show on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast Follow our show on twitter - twitter.com/YKIRPodcast Follow Nick on twitter - twitter.com/Nick_Durst Follow Joe on twitter - twitter.com/JCalabrese1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 219th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Reality TV star and DJ, Blake Horstmann for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Growing up playing football, what was his favorite team? - Attending Hastings College, what career path did he want to pursue? - Working for the National Research Corporation - His time working for Coors Distributing Company - Audition process for The Bachelorette - Finding out he was going to be on the show and taking off of work - Expectations going on the show - How much money did he spend on his suits? - Did you think you would be the next Bachelor when you were the runner up? - Are the roses real? - Social media following after the show? - Leveraging his social media following - Deciding to appear on Bachelor in Paradise - Who does he think is the better Bachelor host, Chris Harrison or Jesse Palmer? - Going on All Star Shore - What was it like to meet Angelina from the Jersey Shore? - Meeting his girlfriend Giannina Gibelli on All Star Shore - Doing The Challenge workout - Which show that he appeared on had the best living accommodations? - How did he come up with his instagram handle? - Becoming a DJ - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 218th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Bravo's Summer House Reality TV star, Carl Radke for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Attending the Newhouse School at Syracuse University - What internships or activities did he do in college? - Working on Criminal Minds for ABC - Working in sales for Danaher Corporation, Thommen Medical and Yotpo - How did he get cast for Summer House? - Did he go to the Hamptons every summer before the show started? - What took the most getting used to when filming? - How much did his social media following grow after the first season of the show? - What old castmate would he love to see return to the show? - Which Real Housewife would be a good castmate on Summer House? - When and where are he and Lindsay Hubbard getting married? Will Andy Cohen be invited? - Working for Loverboy as the VP of Sales - Road to recovery - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 217th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Blue Wire Founder & CEO, Kevin Jones for an exclusive interview to discuss: - Is there a philosophy by which he lives his life? - Attending East Carolina University - What internships did he do? - His first job in sports? - Being a Gameday Media Assistant for the then Washington Redskins - Working as a Sports Producer for WUSA-TV in Washington DC - Being a team reporter for the Cleveland Browns - Covering the San Francisco 49ers for KNBR Radio - Creating Blue Wire - What was the initial concept behind Blue Wire? Has he stayed true to the original mission statement? - Getting a studio made within the Wynn in Las Vegas - You Know I'm Right moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices