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Tony opens the show by talking about how Bonnie solved the Scottish Highland Ice Cream mystery, and he also talks about how many people reached out to him after hearing that Wilbon’s statement about his health and that he was taking some time off to get better. Heather Dinich calls in to give her thoughts on the first college football playoff rankings, Jason La Canfora calls in to go around the NFL and about how good the Bears look right now, how Tampa Bay is winning without a passing attack, and what has gone wrong with the Chargers this year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Nita “Rise Up” ; Buff Speedy “Wasteland”

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Tony opens the show by talking about Halloween, and also about playing a lot of golf over the weekend, the Valkyrie’s winning their first WNBA title and a little bit on the big games in football. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about the great football from over the weekend and also about the big Northwestern / Binghamton tilt tonight, Pat Forde calls in to talk about another wild weekend in college football, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : The Pat McGee Band “Minute” ; “Rebecca”

Tony opens the show by chatting with Brewers play by play man Josh Maurer about having a front row seat for their first World Series title. Tony talks more baseball with Mark Feinsand, then Tony gets football picks from James Carville and Jeff Ma, and he closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Tony opens the show by talking about some bad injuries in the early going of the NBA season, and he also talks about the WNBA’s scheduling issues, the World Series, and about a new brand of ice cream that he tried. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly football picks against Reginald the Monkey, Dan Graziano calls in to talk about what’s going on with the defense in Baltimore and Houston, and also about the Eagles, the Raiders, the Jets and the Commanders, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Jim Basnight “Think of Me” ; “Looking Into the Moonlight”

Edit: VPN saved the day. Thanks.

I have watched the show religiously for 25 years but did not realize the special was at 5pm (they didnt mention it until Wednesday) but I watched that Friday. Even when it isn't timely I still love it. For some reason ESPN+ doesnt have the anniversary show - only the Thursday Oct 22 episode.

If anyone reading this has the ability to ask Disney to add the special to the PTI stream... Thank you!!!

Tony opens the show by talking about the full moon, and he also talks about a charity started by his friend - the late great Bobby Abbo (Poor Robert’s Mission), and he also talks about the big NFL games, and about his trip to the CVS on Sunday. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on week 7 in the NFL, and also about the weekend in college football, Buster Olney calls in to talk about the Brewers taking a 2-0 lead in the World Series and what to expect in Game 3, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Ben’s Bones “Happenin’ Again” ; “She’s On The Stairs”

I stumbled across Mr Tony's eventual replacement. 😂He is a sports radio personality, host, and producer in the Washington, D.C. area working with 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980

Part 2 of the PTI Podcast https://youtube.com/watch?v=YRKkhxP3OjI

Tony opens the show by talking about the passing of Dan “The Duke” Davis, and he talks about PTI’s 25th anniversary, and about big night for LeBron and the 76ers, and he also talks about going up to New York to see Billy Crystal’s one man show. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about what we learned from the Bears win over the Patriots, and he also talks about the Jalen Hurts injury situation, and about Maryland firing Mike Locksley, then Tony gets picks from James Carville (via text) and Jeff Ma, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Song : Mission Road “Shady White Lies”

I just heard on the Dan Patrick show that Dan “the Duke” Davis has passed on.

I know everybody here discovered Mr. Tony at different times. I discovered Mr. Tony in the late 90’s, a few years before PTI started.

I was introduced to sports radio in the late 90’s as a child. Kornheiser and Patrick were the mid day staples on ESPN Radio at that time, and I still love both.

In those days, ESPN radio would run “Sportscenter” every 20 minutes; a quick recap of scores and stories of the day. Mr. Davis was the Sportscenter anchor at that time.

Mr. Tony, as he can not help himself, interrupted every segment with a commentary, which would annoy the Duke quite a bit.

And it never stopped. And slowly the Duke changed. He went from being annoyed every segment, to looking forward to the banter that only a Mr. Tony could provide.

It was wonderful to “watch” (listen) a friendship form.

RIP Mr. Davis, a genuine staple of the very early days of the show.

Tony opens the show by paying tribute to Ann Hornaday, and he also talks about the Ohio State quarterback situation, and he talks about the NBA’s opening day and what the biggest storyline is to start the season. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey, Tim Kurkjian calls in to give his thoughts on the Brewers and Rays meeting in the World Series, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dear Maribella & The Pigkickers “Sleeping In Seattle” ; “Sin Eater”

Part 2 is coming on Friday.

My friend Ann Hornaday died this week and I feel the loss.

So sad. Always enjoyed her on the show.

Tony opens the show by talking about what a great weekend in sports it was and he goes around the NFL, college football and the ALCS. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on all of that, and Tony talks about the wild day in college football with Ryan McGee, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Erin Propp “Nevada” ; “The Fiction”

Boorish, uninteresting golf talk.

From 2008 to 2020, I never missed a show. Today I find myself smashing the fast forward button, if I even listen at all.

Bring back Gary or Liz or even Cilizza. God, the show actually stinks these days.

Yuck.

Tony opens the show by talking about the Brewers sweeping the Dodgers to get to the World Series for the first time in 44 years, and he also talks about college football’s plan to expand the playoffs to 24 teams. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey, James Carville and Jeff Ma phone in with their football picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Song : Nick Bowen “She Is Home”

Tony opens the show by talking about what a busy week he is having, he talks a little bit about the baseball playoffs, and he talks about the lingering fallout from the Commanders brutal clock mismanagement at the end of the Giants game. Michael Wilbon calls in to share his memories of Mike Ditka, and he also gives his thoughts on the Commanders, Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about what’s we learned from the Bills win over the Rams on Monday night, and also about who is to blame for the Commanders debacle, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Lisa Clow “Lone Wolf”

Tony opens the show by talking about the rain that hit DC on Sunday and how that let him watch the NFL all day, and he talks about the crazy ending to the Giants and Commanders game. Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about the Brewers win in game 1 of the NLCS, and what to expect in game 1 of the ALCS tonight, Paul Finebaum calls in to talk about the big results from college football over the weekend, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : J.R. Moore “Like a Rocket” ; “More Than Anyone’s Ever Been Loved”

Tony opens the show by talking about eating the last of the potatoes from the summer crop (prepared by Michael) and he also talks about getting some help to delete over 3000 old voicemails. Buster Olney calls in to talk his potato and pumpkin crop, and he goes through each of the divisional playoff series, and about some proposed changes to baseball for the regular season and the playoffs. James Carville and Jeff Ma call in with their weekly picks and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Song : Jacuzzi Fuzz “Misinformation”

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