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Guys Behind The Glass
by Red Apple Podcast Network
Sports, entertainment, pop culture? Nothing is off the table for the Guys Behind The Glass. Hosts, Eric Salas and Justin Ellick, take a break from producing and editing behind the glass, and step into the studio to bring you a refreshing and entertaining take on sports news, current trends, and pop culture. Don’t miss new episodes out weekly.
Episodes
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No Excuses: A Conversation With Hasan Piker
Fernando Mateo welcomes left-wing streamer and influencer Hasan Piker to No Excuses for a conversation spanning the entire show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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No Excuses: Christa Pike, The Cornell Case, and Students Using AI
Fernando Mateo tackles the biggest trending issues of the day, from a botched execution and high-profile sexual assault allegations to in-flight violence, controversial sermons, and the impact of AI on education. He also examines NYC’s electric bike safety crisis and questions Curtis Sliwa’s...
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No Excuses: From The Streets To The National Stage
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo: Raw and Real Radio
Fernando Mateo takes a raw, unfiltered look at modern media, personal accountability, and today’s biggest cultural and political debates. From the evolution of radio into a visual, multi-platform experience to controversies surrounding NYC spending, public safety, and transgender participation in...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo
No Excuses with Fernando Mateo delivers bold, straight-talking takes on politics, public safety, small business, and the issues affecting working-class Americans, featuring candid insight, tough conversations, and voices often overlooked. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo
No Excuses with Fernando Mateo delivers bold, straight-talking takes on politics, public safety, small business, and the issues affecting working-class Americans, featuring candid insight, tough conversations, and voices often overlooked.
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Saritha Komatireddy On Her Run For NY State AG
Saritha Komatireddy joins Fernando Mateo to discuss her upcoming bid for New York State Attorney General. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo
No Excuses with Fernando Mateo delivers bold, straight-talking takes on politics, public safety, small business, and the issues affecting working-class Americans, featuring candid insight, tough conversations, and voices often overlooked.
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No Excuses: Mamdani's Statements, Restoring Our Schooling System, John Chell On Running For Mayor
Join Fernando Mateo and his guests on No Excuses as they discuss the latest in NYC, our schooling system, and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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Former NYPD Chief John Chell On His Run For NYC Mayor
Former NYPD Chief John Chell joins Fernando Mateo to discuss his bid for NYC Mayor. Hear him lay out his agenda and vision only on No Excuses! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo
No Excuses with Fernando Mateo delivers bold, straight-talking takes on politics, public safety, small business, and the issues affecting working-class Americans, featuring candid insight, tough conversations, and voices often overlooked. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Former Teacher Samira Hardcastle on The Issues In Our Schools
Samira Hardcastle, a former award-winning Nashville school teacher, joins Fernando Mateo to discuss why she quit her job as a teacher and how we can restore our schooling system by bringing back standards Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Shoplifting Isn't Okay, Fixing Crime, Emily Gallagher and Raul Acosta Join The Show
Fernando Mateo gives his hard hitting analysis on the current state of NYC and welcomes DSA and city Aseembly Member Emily Gallagher to the show, as well as Raul Acosta, who is running for congress. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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NY-13 Congressional Candidate Raul Acosta Joins No Excuses
Raul Acosta joins Fernando to discuss his upcoming bid for congress Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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DSA Assembly Member Emily Gallagher Joins Fernando
Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, who has made headlines for her alleged support of shoplifting, joins No Excuses for a discussion despite their differences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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No Excuses: Chevalier Backs Out of Interview, Capitalism Is The Way, Saving NYC
Join Fernando for his unfiltered takes on a socialist backing out of an interview, Mayor Mamdani, and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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No Excuses: Jake Novak, Father Alberto Cutié, Personal Accountability
Fernando Mateo examines New York City politics, Hispanic representation, foreign influence in local elections with guest Jake Novak, and the city’s approach to e-bikes and public parades. He also speaks with Father Alberto Cutié about his journey from Catholic priesthood to the Episcopal Church,...
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No Excuses: Fernando on New York Issues and Accountability
In this episode of No Excuses, Fernando examines some of New York City's most pressing political and public safety issues, beginning with a critique of Mayor Mandami's policies on municipal bodegas and proposed tax increases. He is joined by Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance, to...
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No Excuses: Pastor James David Manning and Michael Cohen Join Fernando
In this episode of No Excuses, Fernando Mateo is joined by Michael Cohen and Pastor James David Manning for a candid discussion on New York City politics, race relations, leadership, and community responsibility. From Mayor Mandani's recent decisions to personal stories of incarceration and...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo: Reverend Rubén Díaz and Rubén Díaz Jr. Join The Program
On this episode of No Excuses with Fernando Mateo, Reverend Rubén Díaz and Rubén Díaz Jr. join the show. Tune in to hear Fernando's "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly", spirited debate, and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 07-12-26
Fernando Mateo leading a high-energy broadcast of his show, No Excuses, which highlights a mix of New York City politics, educational reform, and local commentary. Mateo utilizes a signature segment called "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" to evaluate the policies of "Mayor Mandami," praising a…
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 07-05-26
On today's episode, Fernando Mateo explores themes of public safety and judicial integrity, criticizing the current leadership’s handling of rising crime and the proposed closure of Riker’s Island. Through an interview with retired Warden Howard Robertson, the source emphasizes the importance of...
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Howard Robertson | 07-05-26
Fernando Mateo hosts retired warden Howard Robertson to discuss the deepening crisis at Riker’s Island and the broader philosophy of rehabilitation over incarceration. Mateo opens the program by praising a Supreme Court decision regarding biological sex in sports, arguing that physical…
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-28-26
Fernando reflects on his week filling in on Sid & Friends alongside John Catsimatidis, Jake Novak, Judge Richard Weinberg, and George Venizelos, while thanking the WABC team for keeping the energy alive until Sid Rosenberg’s return. Fernando then turns to New York politics, sounding off on Zohran...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-21-26
Fernando Mateo delivers a scathing critique of a rival media personality, later identified as Curtis Sliwa, whom he labels the king of the haters and the losers. Mateo structures his program around several audio clips of his adversary to illustrate what he views as a pattern of destructive...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-14-26
Fernando Mateo has a panel discussion regarding the tragic murder of Austin Metcalf, a white teenager stabbed by a black peer, Karmelo Anthony, during a track meet. Mateo and his diverse guests—representing black, white, and Hispanic perspectives—collectively argue that the case is a matter of...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-07-26
Businessman and former mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo reflects on his decades of community activism, detailing the rise and fall of high-profile initiatives like the "MIT" vocational program at Rikers Island and the "Toys for Guns" amnesty movement. Mateo weaves a narrative of professional...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-31-26
Republican candidate and entrepreneur Fernando Mateo shares his personal journey from high school dropout to successful businessman to illustrate that achievement is built through grit rather than handed out. He details how he overcame poverty and systemic obstacles by seeking out mentorship from...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-24-26
Fernando Mateo and his guests criticize a proposal by Mayor Mandami to open city-run grocery stores in New York City. The conversation highlights the perceived absurdity of claiming a single Bronx location can serve millions, arguing instead that the government should support existing small...
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Sandra Hackz and Susana Osorio | 05-17-26
Susana Osorio and Sandra Hackz discussing the dramatic rise and decline of the Dykeman Street business corridor in Inwood. The conversation highlights how these women transformed a once-dangerous neighborhood into a thriving hub for upscale dining and outdoor cafes, only to face a modern crisis...
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Jake Novak | 05-17-26
Fernando Mateo and Jake Novak critique Ivy League universities for amassing massive endowments while failing to improve the struggling public education systems in their surrounding communities. They argue that these elite institutions operate as tax-exempt entities and major landowners, yet they...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-17-26
Fernando Mateo gives a critical look at the economic and educational failures currently affecting New York City’s local communities. The program begins by highlighting the struggles of small business owners on Dykeman Street, where high taxes, soaring rents, and restrictive urban plazas have…
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-10-26
Fernando Mateo and guest Jake Novak critique the current political and social landscape of New York City, specifically targeting government inefficiency and the protection of criminals over victims. The duo expresses deep frustration with elected officials who allegedly prioritize…
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David Do | 05-03-26
Fernando Matteo interviews former New York City Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Do to reflect on his four-year tenure and the evolving state of the industry. The conversation centers on Do's efforts to provide financial relief for medallion owners through debt restructuring and his push for...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-03-26
Fernando Mateo engages in separate dialogues with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and former TLC Commissioner David Do. The discussions explore the friction between individual ambition and government support, highlighting Mateo’s belief in self-reliance versus Reynoso’s focus on the...
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Brooklyn Pres. Antonio Reynoso (D-NY) | 05-03-26
Fernando Mateo interviews Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso regarding his background and his run for the U.S. Congress. The dialogue highlights a sharp contrast between Reynoso’s belief in socialist principles and government assistance as a foundation for equity and Mateo’s staunch…
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Anthony Pena and Pedro Gool | 04-26-26
Fernando Mateo speaks with leaders from the National Supermarket Association, an organization representing approximately one thousand independent grocers primarily owned by Dominican immigrants. The dialogue centers on a critique of a government proposal by Mayor Zohran Mandami to open a...
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NYC Comp. Mark Levine (D-NY) | 04-26-26
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine outlines his vision for the city’s financial future and explains his role as the Chief Financial Officer responsible for managing a $320 billion pension fund. Levine emphasizes his commitment to economic development and fiscal oversight, specifically through...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 04-26-26
Fernando Mateo first interviews representatives from the National Supermarkets Association, who argue that taxpayer-funded government competition and unchecked illegal street vending undermine the stability of independent, immigrant-owned grocery stores. The dialogue then shifts to an interview...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 04-19-26
Fernando Mateo explores the evolving landscape of modern business, focusing on the shift from traditional media to social media marketing and recent legislative changes affecting the hospitality industry. Mateo and guest Alex Betton Court discuss the risks of influencer fraud, warning business...
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Eddie Estrella and Peter Kambits | 04-19-26
Fernando Mateo leads a discussion with restaurant owner Peter Kambitzis and tax expert Eddie Estrella regarding the federal elimination of taxes on tips. The conversation highlights how this policy, alongside the removal of taxes on overtime pay, aims to increase the spending power of the working...
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Alex Betancourt | 04-19-26
Fernando Mateo explores the evolving landscape of modern business by focusing on the shift from traditional media to digital marketing and the legislative impacts on the service industry. The conversation begins with marketing specialist Alex Betancourt, who warns entrepreneurs about the risks of...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 04-12-26
Fernando Mateo critiques the current New York City administration for prioritizing political symbolism over the practical needs of the business community and public safety. Mateo facilitates a dialogue with former Corrections Commissioner Lewis Molina, who argues that the plan to replace Riker's...
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Marvin Cruz | 04-12-26
Fernando Mateo speaks with Bronx supermarket owner Marvin Cruz to highlight the unsustainable challenges facing small businesses in New York City. The conversation centers on the rise of unregulated street vendors who sell produce and perishables directly outside established stores, creating a...
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DCAS Comm. Louis Molina | 04-12-26
Fernando Matteo and former corrections commissioner Louis Molina critique the current administration's handling of the New York City jail system, specifically focusing on the escalating costs and delays associated with closing Rikers Island. They argue that replacing the island with…
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 04-05-26
Today, Fernando Mateo discusses the socioeconomic challenges facing New York’s workforce. The first segment highlights the hardships of TSA agents during a government shutdown, emphasizing their struggle to pay basic bills while advocating for Title 5 status to achieve pay parity with other…
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Maxel Shabay Izquierdo and Carlos Rodriguez | 04-05-26
Fernando Mateo interviews union leaders representing TSA agents who endured an extended period of work without pay during a government shutdown. The discussion highlights the personal financial hardships faced by these essential security workers and emphasizes their continued dedication to…
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Germaine Zayas | 04-05-26
Fernando Mateo discusses the economic and safety challenges currently facing New York City’s transportation industry. During an interview with Germaine Zayas of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, the conversation highlights how rising fuel costs and ride-share price surging are...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 03-29-26
On the premiere of No Excuses with Fernando Mateo, Fernando is joined in studio by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams to talk about his life after the mayorship, New York politics, and much more. In the next hour, Fernando and Jake Novak discuss the breaking news of Curtis Sliwa's skit...
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Mayor Eric Adams | 03-29-26
Fernando Mateo is joined by former Mayor of New York City Eric Adams. They discuss the mayor's life after office, the state of New York politics and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sports, entertainment, pop culture? Nothing is off the table for the Guys Behind The Glass. Hosts, Eric Salas and Justin Ellick, take a break from producing and editing behind the glass, and step into the studio to bring you a refreshing and entertaining take on sports news, current trends, and pop culture. Don’t miss new episodes out weekly.
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