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Mike Adams, Joe Castiglione and Jason Wolfe wrap up the eleventh annual Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon which raised over three million dollars for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. Also the guys give their final thoughts on these two emotional days in the effort to “K” cancer.
After he was informed that he may not be able to have children, Red Sox Spanish Broadcaster Uri Berenguer talks about his time as a patient at Dana-Farber and expresses the joy of beating the odds and having a happy and healthy child. Following Uri, the guys spoke with Kay Murcer, widow of the late Yankees outfielder and broadcaster Bobby Murcer. She talks about her husband’s battle with cancer and current local connection to The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber.
Tori Rando joined Mike Adams and Joe Castiglione after tonight’s game to talk about her experience with Dana-Farber and The Jimmy Fund. Tori is a cancer survivor and a former pediatric patient.
Hear the very best moments from our second day of the 2012 Jimmy Fund Radiotelethon
Currivan Aloudar stops by to tell Mikey Adams, Ordway, and Holley about how he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on 2004 after sustaining what he thought was a basketball injury. After opening up with some lackluster humor, Aloudoar talks about being dragged to the hospital by a friend and going through the rigors of his treatment and surgery on his leg.
Andrew Dreyfus, the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield, stops by to tell Glenn, Michael, and Mikey Adams about a bet between the front offices of Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Boston Red Sox to see which could walk more stairs. Representing the victor, Dreyfus announces a combined contribution of $15,000 to the Jimmy Fund.
Helen Montie, a 16-year-old leukemia survivor, joins the Big Show to talk about her story of not just over coming her disease, but also training for and completing a 1,200-mile bike ride earlier this year. Helen did this after being diagnosed in January 2010 and finishing her treatment in February 2012.
After being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease in 1970, Richard Conoboy was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005 and now talks about his long journey living with the disease with Ordway and Holley. Along with Conoboy, Rich Boyakjian, clinical director of the adult survivorshop program at Dana-Farber, discusses the long-term care necessary for adults looking to manage their lifestyles with the disease and make sure their lasting medical needs are addressed.
Maddie Dillion, a 16-year-old leukemia survivor, talks with Glenn and Michael to discuss her diagnosis at age eight, her four-and-a-half year treatment, and growing up while battling the disease. Now an active athlete in Hingham, Maddie talks about preparing for college and moving on beyond some rough times as a child, including a relapse that led to another two-and-a-half treatment.
Bud Selig makes his annual Jimmy Fund appearance on the Big Show to discuss the impact of the Jimmy Fund in baseball and to announce a $59,000 commitment to help the Jimmy Fund fight cancer. He also talks about the current state of baseball, the addition of the second wild card, and the presence of performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.
Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the end of the Twins series. The Sox skipper said that Big Papi's success is no surprise given his work ethic.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Brickley joins the show and discusses what the Bruins should do with their young defensemen once the veterans return from injury, the play of Rask, and Torterella's coaching style.
Shawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.
Dale and DJ roll on with their puck talk and chat some more about the goalie matchup in this series, as well as the lack of a quality power play for both of these teams. In fact, DJ says the Rangers are even worse on the PP than the B’s! The guys also get into the resurgence of Milan Lucic and his deceptive speed and grit. Dale and DJ talk about the similar styles of play for these teams and look forward to Game 2.
Shawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.
John, Gerry and Kirk give their things that they would never do, listeners joined on the WEEI yakoff app with their thoughts.
After hearing the horrible performance by Alexis Normand at the Memorial Cup in Canada, Minihane saved us all by delivering a heartfelt rendition of our national anthem.
Brickley joins the show and discusses what the Bruins should do with their young defensemen once the veterans return from injury, the play of Rask, and Torterella's coaching style.
LB joins the show in studio to discuss the Bruins taking a 2-0 series lead against the Rangers and what Claude should do when Seidenberg, Redden, and Ference are ready to play.
Mut and Merloni get into a Red Sox discussion after a successful weekend in Minnesota. They discuss Pedroia, Lackey, and the future of Ellsbury with the Red Sox.
What's better than a whole hour with NESN's Jack Edwards? Not much. We talk all hockey, all the time with Jack live from his study, with a "Loving Cup", whatever that is.
We talk hockey as the Bruins have had little problem taking a 2-0 series lead against the much talk about NY Rangers. Will this continue in games 3 and 4 at MSG? We discuss.
We tackle four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. Gronk!, Proms with celebs and athletes and much more.
Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins have a 2-0 lead over the New york Rangers, the Red Sox are back on the winning sde of things, and the noteable birthdays of the day.
The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th
....uhhhh.....a bunch of bombs over there....
Sounds like a prostate exam to me!
Damn New Yorkers!
Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.
More from this showWe check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
More from this showBy and large, the focus of development in the minor leagues is on players. Still, there is a developmental path for coaches and managers in the farm system, as is evident from the fact that the previous two managers of the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate in Pawtucket -- Torey Lovullo (2010) and Arnie Beyeler (2011-12) are now both on the Red Sox' big league coaching staff. They share their insights about the differences between player and coaching expectations in Triple-A vs. the majors, while discussing professional development from the perspective of former minor league managers who aspire to similar positions in the big leagues.
More from this showJohn, Gerry and Kirk give their things that they would never do, listeners joined on the WEEI yakoff app with their thoughts.
More from this showShawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.
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