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Pags' Perspective
by Ryan Pagano
Ryan Pagano shines a light on current events and shares his unique takes in "Pags' Perspective". Listen to this podcast and keep up with Ryan on social media for any topic and interview recommendations! Instagram: ryan_pags_ Twitter: ryan_pagano_
Episodes
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Fake 49ers Receiver Scamming Women?
Another day, another scandal about the 49ers it seems. Reacting to that, as well as touching on last night's preseason win over the Raiders, and me meeting Joe Montana at Fanatics Fest in NYC last month!
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Polancover, at least for 2026
Reacting to today’s news of Jorge Polanco likely undergoing season ending surgery, and what this means for an upstart Mets group moving forward.
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Baseball In August 2026 Really Is The Bizarro World...
From Jose Iglesias throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field tonight, to the AL Wild Card race, to the Dodgers coming down to Earth and more, here's a Tuesday talk about just how bizarre this month has been for baseball!
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Skubal To The Dodgers: Is Baseball Screwed?
Reacting to the Dodgers' trade for 2x Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, and what this could mean for the sport of baseball moving forward as the prospects of a lockout in 2027 approach.
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Episode 100! Knicks Drop Game 3, Onto Game 4
For episode 100 of Pags' Perspective, Pags recaps what happened on the court in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, the first at Madison Square Garden in 27 years, and points out what needs to happen if the Knicks want to win Game 4 tomorrow night. Intro: Cam'Ron, Jay-Z, Juelz Santana - Welcome to New...
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Party Like It's 1999: Knicks Game 1 Tonight!
Pags' Preview of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks, in a rematch of their previous Finals appearance 27 years ago.
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Cross Islanders Parkway: Isles lose 4-1 to the Flyers in a Crucial Game for their Playoff Hopes
Reacting to the Isles’ 4-1 loss to the Flyers on Good Friday, and what implications this may have for their chances playoff hopes as they face the Metro’s top team in Carolina tomorrow.
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BREAKING: Pam Bondi OUT as AG & Reacting to the Jonathan Diller Verdict
Reacting to yesterday's verdict in the trial of Jonathan Diller's murderer, all the while reacting to the breaking news of President Trump firing AG Pam Bondi - a move that seemingly was in the works for weeks now.
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Isles Swap Out Drouin for Schenn: My Thoughts
Reacting to the Islanders trading for former Stanley Cup Champion and Blues center Brayden Schenn at today’s trade deadline, giving up Jonathan Drouin, goalie prospect Marcus Gidlof, and a first and third round pick.
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Cross Islanders Parkway: Will Darche Cook before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline?
Previewing the NHL Trade Deadline today, and what big move could be in store for the Islanders, as they currently sit at 3rd in the Metro but also are coming off a two game skid to begin a West Coast road trip.
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Politicizing USA Hockey Makes No Sense
About 48 hours have passed since Team USA Men's Hockey won the gold in Milan, and I discuss the politicization of their victory as they step foot on the mainland again, as well as why this doesn't make any sense. Plus an UPDATE on LI Pizza Strong's Pizza Against Drunk Driving campaign with 300+...
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LI Pizza Strong's Alyssa Giudice on 'Pizza Against Drunk Driving'
Two weeks from today on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, over 200 pizzerias will unite to raise funds benfitting the family of fallen Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa, who was killed on the morning of January 31st, 2026 by an alleged drunk driver. LI Pizza Strong, an initiative…
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Progress Made On The Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case: The Latest
The latest updates from the 10pm hour on February 11th on the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. How close are we to finding the people responsible for such a heinous act? Updates courtesy of CNN, NBC News, and FOX News
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Lindor Injured Already & Soto Shifts Positions - The Latest on the Mets
Thoughts in the aftermath of David Stearns' media availability on Tuesday, February 10th - in regards to the announcement of Francisco Lindor's hand injury and Juan Soto switching positions from right field to left field.
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Reflecting On The Life & Legacy Of Catherine O’Hara
A reflection on the news of Catherine O’Hara’s passing last Friday at the age of 71.
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Thoughts On Freddy Peralta To The Mets & R.I.P. Bridgeport Islanders (Recorded 1/22/26)
From 1/22/26 - My thoughts on the Mets getting their guy to lead their starting rotation, Freddy Peralta, from the Milwaukee Brewers as well as right-handed reliever Tobias Myers for two of their top five prospects - IF/OF Jett Williams and SP Brandon Sproat. Also thoughts on the Mets trading for...
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Fernando-Mania in Full Swing & What's In Mendoza's Future?
Recapping Indiana's historic 2025 National Championship Win on Monday night, and what is in store for Fernando Mendoza's future as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. Raider Ramble Article Cited:...
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An MLB Lockout Is Inevitable (and Bo Bichette to the Mets)
Reacting to last night's news on Kyle Tucker signing with the 2x defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, and an instant reaction to the Mets signing Bo Bichette to a 3 year deal today.
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Pags' Perspective on Wild Card Weekend
Recapping each of the NFL Wild Card Playoff games this weekend, giving my takes on those outcomes, as well as some firings to talk about in light of certain teams' playoff losses over the weekend. Plus an update on the MLB Offseason as even on a random Tuesday in January, the stove is indeed…
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Why Are We Sympathizing With Nicolas Maduro?
Something that I won’t understand in 2026? Why people like new NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are sympathizing with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after being captured by the US. Then again this isn’t all that surprising. As always, all opinions expressed on this podcast are solely my own.
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Who Will Penn State's QB1 be in 2026? And Happy CFP Season!
A State of The Program, if you will, for the Penn State Nittany Lions football program entering 2026 and coming off a very disappointing season that at least ended on a good note. A victory over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl last week makes that fairly easy to say. But now there are a lot more...
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What Is Every NY Team’s 2026 Resolution? Ft. OneLegUpAlex Garrett
The last Pags’ Perspective of 2025 with OneLegUpAlex Garrett! We both look ahead to 2026 and go in depth of what each New York team’s resolutions should be for the new year, even some non-New York teams covered as well!
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A Rational Look into Pete Alonso Leaving the Mets for Baltimore
Reacting to the Mets' all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso, signing a five year, $155m contract with the Baltimore Orioles today. I also delve into why the Mets perhaps chose not to match the contract, why David Stearns needs to be trusted by Mets fans, how this could work out for the Amazin's…
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Dodgers Sign Diaz as the Mets are in Shambles
My reaction to Edwin Diaz signing with the defending 2x World Series Champion LA Dodgers.
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Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers.
My raw reaction to the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo, the longest tenured Met on the current iteration of the team, to the Texas Rangers tonight.
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Cross Islanders Parkway: Chaos In Dallas Amid Hot Start to Season
The Cross Islanders Parkway is back for the 25-26 NHL season, and what a way to come back with a 5-1 road trip so far and the team exceeding expectations that many, including myself, thought were low if not nonexistent. Then a thrilling game in Dallas last night which saw a thrilling finish and...
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R.I.P. Larry Brooks - How He Shaped the Islanders' Beat
I touch upon last week's tragic passing of longtime New York Rangers NY Post beat writer Larry Brooks, and the impact he left upon the Blueshirts community as well as the New York hockey community. As a lifelong Islander fan and as someone who has shared the press box with several Isles...
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NYC Will Be Ok, Folks.
Zohran Mamdani's victory in the 2024 New York City Mayoral Election was not at all a shocker to anyone who has paid attention to the race, and felt like a formality ever since he beat Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary this summer. So many pundits think that's the end of New York City as we...
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Was Game 7 of the 2025 World Series even real?
Was Game 7 of the 2025 World Series even real? The scriptwriters cooked so much that it seems almost impossible for it to be as perfect as we got it. Going through Game 7 of the 2025 World Series and what it means for baseball's future, and where this game will rank among the great games of...
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Blue Jays, Win it All for Donnie Baseball.
For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series and New York baseball fans like myself are rooting for Don Mattingly’s Blue Jays in this one, hoping that as the Jays bench coach, that he will win the World Series ring that alluded him in the Bronx. I also reflect on…
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LIRR Strike Averted… For Now…
Today’s breaking news of the Long Island Rail Road averting what could’ve been their first strike in decades, set to go into effect Thursday morning.
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LIRR On Strike Soon? And Updates on Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Updates on the assassination of a man I've shared the same airwaves as, Charlie Kirk, as well as my thoughts on what could soon be the first Long Island Rail Road strike in nearly 40 years. Intro: Toto - Hold The Line
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Ryan Pagano shines a light on current events and shares his unique takes in "Pags' Perspective".
Listen to this podcast and keep up with Ryan on social media for any topic and interview recommendations!
Instagram: ryan_pags_ Twitter: ryan_pagano_
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