The new college basketball season is here and it’s already loaded with storylines. Purdue opens at No. 1 for the first time ever. Florida’s chasing a repeat. Houston looks built for March and Duke’s Cameron Boozer might be the most NBA-ready freshman since Zion.

Seth Greenberg and Clark Kellogg join Dave to tip off the 2025-26 season with a full-court conversation on the sport’s biggest questions:

What makes Purdue’s veteran core different this year?

Can Houston finally turn defense into a title?

Is Florida built to repeat?

Which freshmen — AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Nate Ament — will make the biggest impact?

Who’s the sleeper built to bust brackets before March?

From NIL chaos to the rise of new coaches, Dave, Seth, and Clark break down the Top 10, circle the early statement games, and is it too early to deliver their Final Four and Player of the Year picks.

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HEY NOW!, we're baaaaaack!

Season 2 of The Hey Now! Podcast is here with a spirited baseball postseason roundtable. Dan Shulman (Blue Jays TV play-by-play), Angie Mentink (Mariners' broadcaster) Vernon Wells (15-year big leaguer, 12 with Toronto, three-time All Star), Rob Parker (Fox Sports radio host of The Odd Couple), and Stephen Nelson (Dodgers radio voice) join me to break down the NLCS and ALCS series and look ahead to World Series. It may shock you, but one of them wasn't impressed by Ohtani's Game 4 performance. My Yankees may not be in it, but I have lots of opinions. Who better to toss them around with than my friends on the inside!

And just you wait... once the World Series ends we are cooking up a whole new roundtable spin that will have you saying HEY NOW!

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Before he became one of the most recognizable voices in sports media, Mike Greenberg was just a kid from New York with a dream. In this episode, Greeny takes us through his incredible career journey—from watching the Jets at Shea Stadium to covering the Michael Jordan in Chicago, launching the legendary Mike & Mike, and becoming one of the faces of ESPN as the host of Get Up, Sunday NFL Countdown, and more. (Seriously, when does he sleep!?)

Greeny shares behind-the-scenes stories from his years in sports radio and television, gives us a peek into the family group chat, breaks down his beloved Jets, and reacts to his wife Stacy’s skills as the paparazzi.

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Few reporters have had a front-row seat to Major League Baseball’s evolution quite like Bob Nightengale. The longtime USA Today insider joins the show to break down the biggest storylines of Spring Training 2025, from Juan Soto’s arrival in Queens to Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound. Bob shares his insights on the biggest offseason moves, his big expectations for the '23 Champ Rangers, and the biggest surprises heading into the new season. But beyond the headlines, we take a look at Bob’s career arc, from his early days in sports journalism to becoming one of baseball’s most well-connected insiders. What’s the key to breaking major news in today’s media landscape? How has covering the game changed over the years? And what’s his favorite story he’s ever covered?

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Jay Bilas joins the Sims for an in-depth conversation about his nearly 30-year career as one of ESPN’s most insightful and respected college basketball analysts. From his days as a player under Coach K at Duke to his transition into broadcasting in, Jay reflects on the evolution of the game and the industry. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from calling some of the biggest games in college basketball history and offers his perspective on the current state of college basketball, including the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, private equity's place in college athletics and more Jay also breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 NCAA Tournament, shares his thoughts on top prospect Cooper Flagg, and discusses what makes a great broadcaster, his approach to analyzing games, and of course, a little bit of lyrics and “Toughness.”

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Prior to kickoff for Super Bowl LIX, the Sims had to talk some football with a fellow Eagles fan—and who better than New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone? Boonie shares his insights on the upcoming matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs before reflecting on his path to managing the most prestigious franchise in all of sports. Dave and Boonie discuss his journey from player to manager, his time with the Cincinnati Reds, the trade that brought him to the Bronx, his legendary 2003 ALCS walk-off home run, and his transition from the field to the booth to the manager's office. Boone also looks back on the Yankees’ 2024 World Series run and previews the defending American League champions as they head into spring training in 2025.

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Michael Kay joins Hey Now for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Yankees beat reporter to becoming the iconic voice of the Bronx Bombers. He shares stories from his early days covering the team, his transition to the broadcast booth, and his experiences working alongside legendary figures like John Sterling and this generation's Phil Rizzuto. Michael also reflects on his unique relationship with the late George Steinbrenner, the evolution of The Michael Kay Show and its place in the ever-changing sports media landscape, as well as his thoughts on the current state of the Yankees and what lies ahead for the franchise

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LOOKOUT! Ken Singleton joins Hey Now to reflect on his incredible journey through baseball as both a player and broadcaster. From his All-Star playing days with the Orioles to calling iconic moments in Yankees history, Ken shares stories from his decades-long career. We delve into his thoughts on the evolution of the game, his relationship with fellow players and broadcasters, and his favorite moments from the booth. Plus, Ken weighs in on the Yankees' offseason moves and what he expects for the 2025 season.

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