NY Baseball Digest host Mike Silva talks with former Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy, who spoke about his Hall-of-Fame candidacy and his career with the Braves.

NY Hockey Talk host Rob Kowal talks with former New York Rangers enforcer Chris Nilan, who spoke about his time playing in New York, his thoughts on fighting in the NHL, and the game today compared to when he played. Nilan also gave his opinion on the possible reasons for the rash of concussions throughout the National Hockey League, and the tragic deaths of NHL players Derek Boogaard, Rick Rypien and Wade Belak this past off season. Chris also talked a little about his coaching career, and some of what he is up to today, including his work on TSN Radio 990 in Montreal. 

NY Hockey Talk host Rob Kowal talks with former New York Ranger Stéphane Matteau, who spoke about his famous overtime goal against the Devils in Game #7 of the Eastern Conference Finals back in 1994 as the Rangers made their way towards winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in 54 years. Stéphane also talked about the upcoming Winter Classic and the Alumni Game played the previous day, his current assistant coaching position in the QMJHL, and recalls the time he played in the Little League World Series as a 12-year old back in 1982 with former Islanders forward Pierre Turgeon. Finally, Stéphane proudly speaks about his son Stefan- who is among McKeen’s Scouting top 30 mid-season 2012 NHL draft eligibles.

Former Jets kicker Nick Lowery talks with SPORTSTALK1240 hosts Kevin Cunningham and Justin Zucker about a variety of topics including some of his interactions with the late Al Davis, playing with Joe Montana on the Chiefs, his time with the Jets (1994-1996), and the current Jets team. Be sure to visit Nick’s official foundation web site, as well as his media and speaking site.

Long-time national anthem singer at Madison Square Garden John Amirante talks with NY Baseball Digest host Mike Silva about singing “God Bless America” before the first sporting event post 9/11, a pre-season game between the Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers. John reflects about the emotion that day, as well as when he performed at a Yankee stadium at the end of September. John also talked about how he ended up singing at Madison Square Garden before Rangers games since 1980, as well the team’s magical season back in 1994. John also shared some funny stories throughout his career including a funny episode with Phil Rizutto in Baltimore, as well as a sing-a-long former with Knick Charles Oakley prior to a Knicks game at MSG.

NY Baseball Digest’s Mike Silva talks with former Yankee pitcher Steve Karsay, who gave up Mike Piazza’s memorable home run at Shea Stadium back on on September 21st, 2011 as a member of the Atlanta Braves, recalling some of his memories from that day, as well as the feeling in the city and on the ballfield. Steve also reflected about his time playing for he Yankees, and some of what he is doing today.

Former New York Jets QB Erik Ainge talks about his time with the Jets, the difference between playing for Eric Mangini and Rex Ryan, and his thoughts on the NHL lockout.

Sports Radio NY’s Rob Kowal chats with former Met Carlos Delgado prior to the Mets/A’s game at Citi Field on June 21, 2011.

NY Baseball Digest host Mike Silva talks with former New York Yankee and current hitting/pitching coach of the Newark Bears, Jim Leyritz about his new role with the Bears and some of his postseason heroics with the Yankees.

SPORTSTALK1240 host Brandon Contes talks with former New York Knick John Starks, who reminisced about some of the highlights of his career, the Knicks run to the Finals in ‘94 and his connection with the New York fans. John also spoke about the current Knicks team, head coach Mike D’Antoni and the trade talk surrounding Carmelo Anthony.

On the January 30th edition of NY Hockey Talk, host Rob Kowal aired an interview with former New York Rangers defenseman Jeff Beukeboom. Due to time constraints, only 24 of the 30 minutes of the interview weres aired. Click below to listen to the interview in its entirety.

During the interview, Jeff discusses his childhood idols… his time in Junior hockey playing with former Rangers goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck and former Islanders forward Derek King… how he found his niche as a physical defensive defenseman… his early years playing in Edmonton, including the Oilers great rivalry with the Flames and his cousin Joe Nieuwendyk… playing with Brian Leetch, and how he was in some ways underappreicated… his thoughts on Mark Messier and some of the things he did as captain to lead the team… being on the ice for Stéphane Matteau’s famous goal against the Devils in the playoffs… how experience played a role for him when he won the Stanley Cup with the Rangers in ‘94… how the game has changed over the years… his charity work, particularly with the Ice Hockey in Harlem program… his thoughts on Matt Johnson, who in essence ended his career when he suffered a concussion as a result of a cheap shot he received from him… his current job as an Assistant Coach in the Ontario Hockey League.

Guests on NY Hockey Talk this Sunday, January 30th at 10:00pm will include former Rangers defenseman Jeff Beukeboom, followed by McKeen Hockey’s Randy Gorman who will talk with us about the top prospects for each of the three New York area teams, and some of the top players available for this year’s draft. Click ‘PLAY’ below to listen to a brief excerpt from host Rob Kowal’s interview with Jeff, where he comments on longtime teammate Mark Messier.