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When Don Imus left WFAN in 2007, it set off one of the biggest shake-ups in New York sports radio history. Who would fill the most coveted (and pressure-filled) time slot in the country? Enter Boomer Esiason — former NFL MVP quarterback turned broadcaster — who teamed up with Craig Carton to launch Boomer and Carton, a show that would redefine morning sports talk.

In this full interview on Mic’d In New Haven, Boomer reflects on:

• His transition from the NFL to broadcasting • How he got the call to replace Don Imus in WFAN’s mornings
  • The early days of building chemistry with Craig Carton
• His perspective on the evolution of sports radio and television
• Life beyond the mic — family, philanthropy, and football memories.

Whether you grew up listening to WFAN, remember Boomer’s NFL career, or just love the behind-the-scenes stories of media and sports, this episode gives you a rare look inside the journey of one of broadcasting’s most recognizable voices.

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Outro Song: Judas Priest – You’ve Got Another Thing Coming (1982)

FULL INTERVIEW HERE: