The New York Bostonian

Season One Finale! Attending Celtics vs Nets, Ice Spice court side and refining our Patriots takes feat. Joe Unda.

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Joe Unda, Dan McGee) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:40:00 +0000

Recurring guest Joe Unda returns to discuss attending Celtics vs Nets at the Barclays Center and the outlook for the Patriots for the rest of the season.

CORRECTION: This is Joe's fourth appearance on the podcast (episode 1, 9, 16 and now 24).

Barclays Center 2025 Renovations

Sauce Gardner confirms breakup with Ice Spice

UMass vs. Boston College at Gillette Stadium

Everything the Patriots Could Want Is Right in Front of Them (Sports Illustrated)

Ja'Marr Chase spits on Jalen Ramsey, leading to his one-game suspension

Special thanks to today's guest, Joe Unda. Follow him on Instagram @joeunda and check out his music on Spotify.

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Drake Maye shines again, TreVeyon Henderson breaks out, Gronk retires and NFL speculation feat. Nick McGee

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Dan McGee, Nick McGee) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:45:00 +0000

Nick McGee re-joins the podcast to talk through the Patriots and the NFL season.

Mo Lewis injures Drew Bledsoe, opening up the door for Tom Brady (2001)

Drake Maye -- eight straight games with 200+ pass yards and a 100+ passer rating — Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning are the only other QBs since at least 1970 to do this

Rob Gronkowski list of records

Treveyon Henderson scores his second TD against the Bucs

Joe Burrow trade rumors

Adonai Mitchell fumbles the ball at the one-yard line

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Pats win again, Dodgers win World Series and the serendipity of a New York night out

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Dan McGee) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Dan reflects on a serendipitous weekend in New York City.

Drake London's best plays versus the Patriots

LeGarrette Blount destroys the Colts in the 2014 AFC Championship game

Listen to 'Rain' by Roy Blair

Yoshinobu Yamamato's Game 7 Performance

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

A spooky rivalry; top 10 most haunting moments as a Bostonian in the New York-Boston sports rivalry

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Dan McGee) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Dan ranks the top 10 most haunting moments for Boston fans within the New York - Boston sports rivalry.

Parcells Would Rather Coach No One in ’97 (LA Times)

Jacoby Ellsbury steals home against the Yankees

Wes Welker Super Bowl XLVI drop

Bucky Dent's home run

The Helmet Catch

Mario Manningham sideline catch

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Basketball is back and the origins of our Celtics fandom, feat. Zach Amirault

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Zach Amirault, Dan McGee) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Zach Amirault joins the show to reminisce on his origins of Celtics fandom and the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Drake Maye breaks Tom Brady's Patriots record for single-game completion percentage

Jeff Green nails game-winner in Lebron's face

Evan Fournier destroys the Celtics on opening night 2021

Tyrese Haliburton hits a game-tying shot to force OT versus the Knicks

Special thanks to today's guest, Zach Amirault. Check out his Substack and follow him on Twitter/X @ZachDraft.

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Drake Maye is amazing, "sports are fun" and sports fandom as a business feat. Neil Schwartz

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Neil Schwartz, Dan McGee) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Neil Schwartz of SBRNet joins to discuss his career working in sports analytics and some of the trends in sports fandom.

Giants defeat the Eagles 34-17

Patriots defeat the Saints 25-19

Pickleball Annual Growth Report 2024

There’s Now a Casino in Everyone’s Pocket. For Some Young Men, It’s a Near-Fatal Gamble (Rolling Stone)

Dodgers eliminate the Phillies on an errant throw

Requiem for the Big East (ESPN 30 for 30)

Generation Z losing interest in live sports (SportsBusinessJournal)

Special thanks to today's guest, Neil Schwartz. Check out his site SBRNet.

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Yankees defeat Red Sox, attending Game 1 of the Wild Card, and Patriots triumph over Bills feat. Jaden Chin

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Jaden Chin, Dan McGee) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 22:25:00 +0000

Jaden Chin joins the show to discuss he and Dan's attendance of Game 1 of the 2025 Wild Card round, Red Sox at Yankees. The two also discuss a trip upstate and the Patriots Week 5 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Red Sox v Yankees AL Wild Card Game 1 Highlights

Did the Yankees Try to Keep Red Sox Fans Out of the Bronx? (NYT)

The history of the MLB postseason structure

Patriots at Bills, Week 5 Highlights

Special thanks to today's guest, Jaden Chin. Follow him on Instagram @sm00th_like_butta.

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

An eventful weekend in Boston sports, hockey talk and another Boston to New York transition feat. Sam Taylor

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Sam Taylor, Dan McGee) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Jayson Tatum back on the court

Bruins comeback versus the Maple Leafs -- 2013

Brad Marchand licks an opposing player

Marchand misses a breakaway goal against the Florida Panthers

Special thanks to today's guest, Sam Taylor. Follow him on Instagram @sam__taylor3737

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Steelers beat the Patriots, Hofstra and UMass in the NFL, and adopting a new fandom feat. Joe Unda

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Joe Unda, Dan McGee) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Joe Unda joins to discuss his thoughts on the Patriots so far under Mike Vrabel.

Isaiah Rodgers officially earns PFF's first-ever perfect 99.9 grade

Dan's contributions to the Massachusetts Daily Collegian.

Special thanks to today's guest, Joe Unda. Check out his music!

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Patriots beat Dolphins, Stan Kroenke and the St. Louis Rams relocation, NFL Kickers and more feat. Grant Francis

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Grant Francis, Dan McGee, Michael Coursen) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:05:00 +0000

St. Louis native and diehard Blues fan Grant Francis joins the show to discuss his distrust of Stan Kroenke and his disappointment in NFL kickers.

Rams COO Kevin Demoff lies about the team's relocation plans

St. Louis wins $790M in lawsuit against the NFL

Patriots v Rams Super Bowl XXXVI -- Tom Brady final drive

Texas man's suicide note blames Rams owner Stan Kroenke

Colorado Avalanche Nazem Kadri skates into St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington

Blair Walsh misses game-winning field goal

Detroit Lions call a run on 4th and 5 and convert the first down

Bill Belichick talks kickers, punters and long snappers

Special thanks to today's guest, Grant Francis. You can follow him on Twitter/X @GFrancis101ESPN and listen to him on 101 ESPN St. Louis.

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Cowboys v Eagles, Micah Parsons and Week 1 NFL recap feat. Michael Vincent

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Dan McGee) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:25:00 +0000

Michael Vincent joins to discuss NFL Week 1, his Dallas Cowboys fandom and the fallout of the Micah Parsons trade.

Micah Parsons sacks Jared Goff

Younghoe Koo misses game-winning field goal

Special thanks to today's guest, Michael Vincent. Follow him on Instagram @mvmvmveee and check out his music 'mv belo'.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

West Coast sports programming, 10 NFL Season Predictions and bonus content from my conversation with Davis Browne

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Dan McGee, Davis Browne) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 04:55:00 +0000

Dan discusses the differences in sports programming in the Pacific time zone and gives 10 predictions for the 2025 NFL Season. Bonus content from a conversation with Davis Browne.

'Jets Owner Woody Johnson Cited 'Madden' Ratings in Evaluating Players (Sports Illustrated)'

Detorit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's coffee order

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

A Miami Dolphins fan on Long Island, the optimal football viewing experience feat. Michael Coursen

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Michael Coursen, Dan McGee) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Dan monologues from San Diego. Michael Coursen joins to discuss his Miami Dolphins fandom.

Matt Moore gets hit by Bud Dupree (20:45)

Dolphins vs Chiefs playoff game in 0 degree weather (21:00)

Miami Miracle (23:00)

Antonio Brown vs the Dolphins (23:30)

Safety Michael Thomas intercepts Tom Brady to seal the Dolphins victory (27:00)

Dolphins beat the Patriots on a last-minute touchdown (32:15)

Tyreek Hill asking for a trade after last year (42:10)

Special thanks to today's guest, Michael Coursen. Follow him on Instagram @michaelcoursen.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Brady vs Belichick, Boston sports media and AFC East preview feat. Will Longo

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Will Longo, Dan McGee) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Will Longo joins the show to discuss his Patriots fandom, the state of Boston sports media and the AFC East for the upcoming season.

ESPN Sports Misery Index (2:55)

Seven Blocks of Granite -- Fordham Football (11:30)

Cristiano Ronaldo bust (16:26)

BarryOnHere YouTube (29:30)

New Ram's Deli Plus (49:20)

Special thanks to today's guest, Will Longo. Follow him on Instagram @longowill.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

The New York Giants and New England Patriots story arc, reflecting on Giants history and the upcoming season feat. Tyler Spalding

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Tyler Spalding, Dan McGee) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Tyler Spalding joins the show to reflect on his New York Giants fandom, the team's history against the Patriots, the quarterback carousel since Eli Manning and more.

Plaxico Burress shoots himself with his own gun (9:45)

Tom Brady and Randy Moss record-breaking play (10:35)

Patriots vs. Colts -- 2006 AFC Championship (12:00)

Brady and Belichick talking about Ed Reed (15:45)

Edelman double pass to Amendola (16:00)

Miracle at the Meadowlands (19:26)

Victor Cruz 99-yard TD (21:10)

Wes Welker 99-yard TD (21:35)

Mario Manningham catch (22:15)

David Tyree helmet catch (22:20)

Chad Ryland missed kick vs Giants (37:30)

Giants run a QB sneak on 3rd and 9 (43:50)

Mike Francesca Giants prank call (51:05)

Special thanks to today's guest, Tyler Spalding. Follow him on Instagram @lifeandtimesofty.

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Football is religion, Diggs, Vrabel and the new era Patriots feat. Joe Unda

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Joe Unda, Dan McGee) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Joe Unda joins to discuss NFL Sunday living habits and the upcoming Patriots season under Mike Vrabel

Kenbrell Thompkins game-winning touchdown (13:15)

Torii Hunter + bullpen cop = W (14:45)

Tracy* Porter intercepts Peyton Manning in Super Bowl XLIV (24:30)

Mike Vrabel all touchdown catches (36:20)

Special thanks to today's guest, Joe Unda. Check out his music @jjofishhh.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

The SEC Football to Bills Mafia pipeline feat. Davis Browne

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Davis Browne, Dan McGee) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Dan talks to his neighbor and comedic collaborator, Davis Browne, about his football fandom from college to the NFL.

NBA Rules Analyst Sketch - Splendid Jester (3:05)

Auburn's Chris Davis return for a TD (9:07)

The history of Harvey Updyke (10:57)

Bills beat the Giants 14-9 on a pass interference call (16:40)

Bills vs Texans, 2019 Wild Card (21:00)

Bills fans donate to Andy Dalton's charity (28:00)

Dalton Kincaid drop (28:55)

The Lawyer Milloy game (34:50)

Every Mac Jones pass vs the Bills (38:00)

Josh Allen hook-and-ladder TD (41:10)

Bills v Chiefs, 13-second game winning drive by Mahomes (47:39)

Tom Brady game-winning drive vs. New Orleans (54:30)

Special thanks to today's guest, Davis Browne. Follow him on @davisbrowne and check out Splendid Jester @splendidjester.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

A 'Jersey girl' perspective, Mr. Big versus Steve Brady of modern dating and making friends in NYC with Leah

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Leah, Dan McGee) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Dan talks to his friend Leah about her perspective on New York City as a born and raised New Jersey girl. 'Embracing debate' over two Sex and the City male dating archetypes. A discussion about making friends in New York

Randy Johnson hits bird (20:00)

Special thanks to today's guest, Leah. Follow her on Instagram @itsleahbrianna.

Check out her social group, The Girls, on Instagram @the.girls.nyc.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Reflecting on the 1999 All-Star Game, steroid era and early Red Sox versus Yankees history feat. Nick McGee

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Nick McGee, Dan McGee) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Dan welcomes on his brother, Nick, to discuss the 2025 Red Sox season, reflect on the 1999 MLB All-Star Game, the steroid era and the rivaled history of 2003-04 Red Sox vs Yankees.

Kyle Schwarber failing at playing first base (12:00)

Mark McGwire 1999 Home Run Derby performance (13:30)

Pedro Martinez's lights out performance in the 1999 All-Star Game (21:10)

Special thanks to today's guest, Nick McGee. Follow him on Instagram @maniacmcgee.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Irish folklore and the 'Red Sox' name, existing in the Boston to New York pipeline outside the realm of sports with Laura Shrago

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Laura Shrago, Dan McGee) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Dan rants about his travels abroad, including some Irish folklore history to shape an alternative narrative behind the "Red Sox" name. Laura Shrago joins to discuss her Boston to New York journey, how not caring so much about sports molded some of her experiences, and how she got involved in her Brooklyn community.

Red Sox team name history

National Leprechaun Museum Dublin

Folkore of Tom Fitzpatrick and the leprechaun

Special thanks to Laura Shrago for joining today's episode. Check out her Substack!

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Ball is life, the case for becoming a Mets fan and shared Yankees hatred. feat. Sam Zalta

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Sam Zalta, Dan McGee) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Dan reflects on his time at the basketball court and how that helped him come-to-age in the city. Sam Zalta joins to discuss his Mets fandom and shared hatred of the Yankees (and Yankees fans) with Dan.

Yankee fan gif (27:25)

Francisco Lindor grand slam, Game 4 of the 2024 NLDS (55:20)

Special thanks to this week's guest, Sam Zalta. Follow him on Instagram (and check out his music!) @akabambo.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Knicks 2024-25 playoff run recap, Timothée Chalamet = man crush? Being a lifelong NY fan feat. Max Cann

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Max Cann, Dan McGee) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +0000

It's finally starting to feel like summer time in New York City. Dan reasons with the Chalamet haters. A reflection of New York City sports fandom and the Boston vs. New York rivalry with Max Cann.

Chalamet playoff fits (4:30)

Hibbert blocks Melo (27:20)

Sidetalk Sports (46:20)

Spike Lee's filmography (48:35) (I will be checking some more of these out, thank you Max for the suggestions.)

Special thanks to today's guest, Max Cann. Follow him on Instagram @maxcann__ and read his Substack!

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Red Sox sweep the Yankees, Devers traded to SF, with a Giants fan feat. Daniel Baskind

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Daniel Baskind, Dan McGee) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +0000

It was the highest of highs for the 2025 Red Sox, and the lowest of lows. We talk to a fan from the other side of the Rafael Devers trade to discuss how it impacts his team, and to reminisce on other impactful Boston + Bay Area transactions.

Special thanks to today’s guest, Daniel Baskind @.baskindrobins on Instagram.

We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

Welcome to The New York Bostonian and the aftermath of Celtics vs Knicks feat. Joe Unda

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Dan McGee) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Welcome to the New York Bostonian! Dan explains his dual identity dilemma and why he created the podcast. Joe Unda joins to reflect on his relationship with Dan, why they chose to live in New York and his Boston sports upbringing.

Created, written and produced by Dan McGee

Music and additional production Michael Vincent.

Cover art by Dante Downey.

Special thanks to today’s guest, Joe Unda; @.joeunda on Instagram

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Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey.

The New York Bostonian Trailer

nycbostonian@gmail.com (Dan McGee) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 19:40:00 +0000

Premiering Wednesday June 11th. New episodes every Wednesday. We want to hear from YOU. If you have an interesting POV on sports or sports fandom please reach out to this podcast on Instagram or via email nycbostonian@gmail.com. Created, written and produced by Dan McGee. Music by Michael Vincent. Cover art by Dante Downey. Follow us on Instagram and Substack @nycbostonian.