Host Brandon Contes interviews “Get Up” contributor, host of “Don, Hahn & Rosenberg,” and Knicks MSG broadcaster Alan Hahn. Brandon and Alan discuss a wide range of topics including replacing Michael Kay and working with Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg, working with Mike Breen, Alan’s thoughts on falling NBA ratings, and more.
-:46: Afternoon drive in NYC
-1:52: How did soft opening feel?
-3:17: Working with Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg
-4:45: Is it positive or negative to go in while La Greca and Rosenberg have been working together for so long?
-7:18: La Greca’s and Rosenberg’s approach to the show?
-10:31: “Don, Hahn & Rosenberg”
-12:05: Getting the job
-13:51: Relationship with Michael Kay
-14:51: Kay rooting for the show to succeed?
-17:11: Co-hosting with Rick DiPetro
-25:00: Working with Chris Canty
-27:47: Leaving “Hahn, Humpty & Canty”
-33:09: Working with Bart Scott
-35:58: Talking to Scott about the challenges of replacing a legend
-37:52: Is there competition between WFAN and ESPN New York?
-41:18: YES simulcast over?
-44:30: Working with Mike Breen
-47:43: Wanting to work more Knicks games
-49:30: Doing “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith on the show
-50:54: Playing basketball against Jay Williams and Keyshawn Johnson
-53:39: Filling in for Zubin Mehenti
-57:50: Rex Ryan for Jets head coaching job
-1:01:08: NBA TV ratings
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