This episode of SportsBash moved easily between humor, stories, and real perspective. It opened with Festivus and airing sports grievances, setting the tone for a show that felt relaxed and honest.

Peter Schwartz was joined by legendary WFAN voice Steve Somers, who shared stories from his career, how a West Coast kid came to sound like a lifelong New Yorker, and why so many listeners were surprised to learn he was not actually from New York. From overnight radio to hockey, the Mets, and moments that still get talked about years later, the conversation unfolded naturally.

Later in the show, Santa Schwartz made an appearance, handing out holiday gifts to New York teams, adding some fun to the holiday edition.

The show wrapped the way it began, with sports, stories, and voices that longtime fans know well.

Sports talk is changing. And on this episode of SportsBash, Peter Schwartz doesn’t dodge that reality. He leans straight into it.

What starts as a conversation about the end of hourly updates at WFAN turns into something much bigger. A reflection on a career built in sports radio. A thank you to the people and moments that shaped it. And an honest look at what happens when the industry you love evolves right in front of you.

Peter shares the personal weight of watching colleagues lose jobs, the significance of knowing he’ll deliver the final top-of-the-hour update at the world’s first all-sports radio station, and why updates still matter even in a phone-first world. There’s history here. Emotion. And clarity about what comes next.

From there, the show shifts into Jets talk with Robbie Sabo of Jets X-Factor. Together, they break down where the Jets really are, what the quarterback conversation should look like, and why patience—not panic—may define the next chapter. It’s thoughtful football talk that cuts through the noise.

This episode also reinforces what SportsBash is becoming. A place for real sports conversations. A home for perspective. And a reminder that while platforms may change, the love of the game doesn’t.

Late-season perspective across New York sports drives this SportsBash episode, with Peter Schwartz focusing on what teams reveal once the standings fade and real evaluation begins.

Peter is joined by Tom McCarthy, who covers the league for NFL on CBS, to talk through where the New York Jets are right now and whether the group still appears locked in as the season winds down. The conversation centers on effort, preparation, coaching decisions, and what matters in the final weeks when future changes are clearly on the horizon.

From there, the discussion turns to the New York Giants, comparing organizational direction, roster construction, and how the two New York teams are navigating very different situations late in the year. Draft positioning, accountability, and long-term planning all factor into the conversation.

The show then shifts to basketball, with Peter weighing in on the New York Knicks and the decision to raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden. Peter breaks down what the banner represents, why fans should enjoy the moment, and why it shouldn’t be mistaken for the ultimate goal as the season continues.

The episode wraps on a lighter, personal note, with Peter giving a birthday shout-out to Lee’Ann Burgess, acknowledging her role behind the scenes at SportsBash and closing the show with a moment that reflects the community feel of the program.