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BD4
R.J. Carbone presents "BD4," where there is No Better Way to get your Yankees & Knicks analysis than by tuning into this podcast. I glorify the Yanks (& Knicks) when they win, and of course, complain about them when they lose. Yanks episodes every series, Knicks every game!
Episodes
BD4Yanks Sign Carrasco & I'm Bored (Episode 796)
Carlos Carrasco is a Yankee! What does this mean for Marcus Stroman's future? We talk pitching depth, go over some in-house options, and more. 0:00 Intro 2:08…
BD4Knicks Run Into Similar Issue Vs. Lakers (Episode 795)
We've got problems with how switching defenses continue to scheme the Knicks. Let's talk about the offense. Later, we talk Towns and defense. Also, OG is hurt…
BD4Yanks Offseason With Russ Lichti (Episode 794)
We're joined by Russ from @nyyankeedad talk Yankees offseason and the upcoming 2025 season. Boatloads to discuss in this show! Be sure to check out Russ'…
BD4Knicks Push Win Streak To Five!! (Episode 793)
Another best win of the season... Piling up. Trivia: How many Knicks have been All-Stars prior to this season? 50? 75? 100? 115? 0:00 Intro 1:24 Game Recap &…
BD4Yanks Speak To The Press Again (Episode 792)
Yuck. 0:00 Intro 2:48 Boone Speaks On WFAN 11:47 Hal Speaks on YES 20:33 Final Thoughts 21:51 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD*…
BD4Knicks Notch Key Win Vs. Grizz! (Episode 791)
Win of the year. The Knicks went out there and ran a tough Memphis squad out of the gym last night! Defense was elite, Thibs' rotations were sharp, and more!…
BD4Knicks Win 30th Game Of Season (Episode 790)
Finally, a fun win! I liked what the Knick offense did against Sacramento on Saturday. They were able to exploit them in many ways. In help, zone, switching…
BD4Yanks Middle Relief Assessment (Episode 789)
The Yankees' rotation is elite, and so are Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. But who will help bridge the gap in the middle innings? 0:00 Intro 1:25 Back End…
BD4Yanks 2025 First Base Situation (Episode 788)
Obviously, the Yankees acquired Paul Goldschmidt. Can he provide enough to stay in the lineup? Should/will Boone consider a platoon? In this ep. we discuss Ben…
BD4Knicks Somehow Prevail At Barclays (Episode 787)
They say a win is a win, so we have that to cling to. Trivia: Which arena hosted the first ever regular season game between the Knicks and Nets? 0:00 Intro…
BD4Yanks Haven't Done Nearly Enough Yet (Episode 786)
Am I overreacting here? I'd say I was underreacting in our last couple of episodes a little bit if anything. I rant and then talk relief pitching. 0:00 Intro…
BD4Knicks Get Revenge On Hawks (Episode 785)
*AUDIO ONLY* Knicks beat the Hawks in a very fun win on MLK Day! Let's talk about it. Trivia: Jalen Brunson has now surpassed Willis Reed for sixth place in…
BD4Knicks Allow Wolves To Dance (Episode 784)
As appalling a defense I've ever seen. Disgraceful. The Knicks don't have the personnel to make this work. Stop me if I've said that before. Trivia: In their…
BD4Knicks Rescued By Captain In Philly (Episode 783)
This game almost took a path that would've left me wishing I'd kept my opinions to myself. It did not go that way, so in this episode we talk the good and bad…
BD4Yanks 2025 Player Projections (Episode 782)
Get ready for the spring! We review Steamer's player projections for the 2025 New York Yankees. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Camp Is Near! 4:36 PROMO BREAK 6:58 Wells 10:51…
BD4Knicks Break Down Late Vs. Pistons (Episode 781)
This defense isn't going to work. The Knicks are probably a year away. What a tough finish. Let's talk. 0:00 Intro 3:05 Temperature Check 6:05 Two Beasley…
BD4Knicks Shake Off Bad Loss With Big Win Vs. Bucks! (Episode 780)
That's the way to respond. Fun time at MSG yesterday. Trivia: Who did Jalen Brunson tie for the third most 40+ point games in Knicks history yesterday? And…
BD4Yanks Staff Looks Promising! (Episode 779)
In this ep. we dive into the exciting Yankees pitching! I break down the latest developments, from the rotation to the bullpen, and explore the vast potential…
BD4Knicks Exposed Like Hot Trash!! (Episode 778)
Ain't the team... 0:00 Time & Patience 4:59 Intro 6:24 Game Recap & Thoughts 7:47 Are The Knicks Too Tired? 12:30 PROMO BREAK 13:32 Blueprint To Stop The…
BD4Knicks Recover Strong Vs. Raps! (Episode 777)
A nice bounce-back win. We talk about how the Knicks exploited Toronto's help, KAT's dominant return, OG dominating his former team, and the upcoming OKC game…
BD4Knicks Lose Third Straight Game! (Episode 776)
Another day, another loss. This Knicks team is reeling right now, and it's ugly! While most cupcakes are maybe crying about the most well-conditioned athletes…
BD4Yanks Eyeing Luis Arráez (Episode 775)
Exploring the Yankees' infield possibilities! We dive into the potential impacts of Luis Arráez and Gavin Lux (traded mid pod), plus identify a sleeper…
BD4Knicks Get Stomped By Bulls! (Episode 774)
Gross. Trivia: True or False? The Knicks haven’t held the Bulls under 115 points since the 2022-23 season. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Game Recap & Thoughts 8:21 Bing Bong…
BD4Yanks Have Been Silent Lately (Episode 773)
In this show, we catch up on the offseason a bit, talk more about Goldy, the lineup, expectations for The Martian, and what needs to be next. (PS: I'd like to…
BD4Knicks Aren't Quite There Yet (Episode 772)
Tough loss in OKC. We talk about the good and bad. We go over defensive miscues but some positives in scheme and also talk about the Knicks' continuous issues…
BD4Knicks Extend Streak To Nine! (Episode 771)
*AUDIO ONLY* Nice win for the Knicks. Nine in a row is awesome. But my goodness, am I thankful for some real competition coming up next on the schedule…
BD4Knicks Make It Eight Straight!! (Episode 770)
An episode on Josh Hart pretty much. Trivia: Where in Knicks history does Josh Hart land in total triple-doubles? 0:00 Intro 1:23 Game Recap & Thoughts 5:11…
BD4Knicks Win Behind King Brunson's Double-Nickel! (Episode 769)
Jalen Marquis Brunson. Trivia: Jalen Brunson scored 55 points versus the Wizards last night. How many 40-point games does he have in his career, postseason…
BD4Knicks Win Sixth Straight Game! (Episode 768)
*AUDIO ONLY* That's six in a row for the Knicks and 16 of 20! They are on fire. We talk about tonight's performance, Josh Hart's greatness, hit on the…
BD4Knicks Win X-Mas Over Spurs! (Episode 767)
Mikal Bridges is able to save Knicksmas at The Garden with his best game yet! We break down his 41 points, talk Thibs, defense, Wemby, and more! Trivia: How…
BD4Yanks Bring In Paul Goldschmidt! (Episode 766)
The Yankees have signed Goldy to a one-year deal. My brief reaction and more, plus we touch on Trevino trade, and Walker deal. 0:00 Intro 2:48 Walker To…
BD4Knicks Tame The Pack In Minny! (Episode 765)
What a win! The Knicks attacked a tough Wolves defense brilliantly last night by upping the tempo and getting off three-point looks. Ball and man movement were…
BD4Yanks Look To Offload Stroman (Episode 764)
Stroman is probably next to go soon as expected. The Yanks also look to add at first base. Is Goldschmidt the answer if they want to stay under? I speak on…
BD4Yanks To Meet With And Present To Sasaki! (Episode 763)
Rōki Sasaki probably won't sign here, but we can hope dammit. We discuss the Japanese prospect and also talk some Max Fried, as he signed and met with the…
BD4Yanks Trade With Cubs For Cody Bellinger! (Episode 762)
Strong move by the Yankees. Obviously, no sane human can dislike this from a baseball perspective, but financially it gets tricky. Let's talk. 0:00 Intro 1:40…
BD4Knicks Defeat Magic Once Again (Episode 761)
Hopefully the Knicks can start stringing together wins. Good to see them bounce back vs. the Magic last night. Trivia: How many games did the 1995 Eastern…
BD4Yanks Trade For Devin Williams! (Episode 760)
This was an awesome move out of nowhere! Let's talk Devin Williams. We also get into the Bellinger stuff later, and what is to come. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Devin…
BD4Knicks Puke All Over Garden Floor (Episode 759)
Vile... Trivia: Do you think the Knicks are Eastern Conference contenders this season? 0:00 Was This Leon's First Big Mistake? 6:43 Intro 8:21 Game Recap &…
BD4Yanks Sign Lefty Ace Max Fried (Episode 758)
Max Fried is a New York Yankee! We talk about the deal, what it means, and the pros & cons. We also talk about what's next for the Yankees, Kyle Tucker rumors…
BD4Knicks Clutch Up Late In Toronto (Episode 757)
The Knicks have now won 10 of 13 after starting their season 5-6. Let's talk about last night's win in Toronto, behind some exceptional facilitating, timely…
BD4Yanks Lose Soto (Episode 756)
Don't be fooled, I'm smiling to get through the pain. This is my quick reaction to last night's news. Raw thoughts. No notes. Maybe I'll post a more…
BD4Knicks Secure 11th Win In Last 15! (Episode 755)
Hell yes. A lot of good defense, Thibs, and Precious stuff last night which obviously goes hand in hand. Plus, the Knick offense did a nice job exploiting…
BD4Knicks Wax Magic To Move On! (Episode 754)
Possibly, my favorite win of the year. That was fun. That was something that gets me excited. The Knicks pummeled Orlando at The Garden last night to improve…
BD4Knicks Rout Pels Behind Bridges (Episode 753)
Mikal Bridges goes off in the Knicks' 118-85 win over the Pelicans last night. We talk about that and more. Trivia: The Knicks went below .500 against the New…
BD4Knicks Escape Huge Embarrassment (Episode 752)
Oh my. Trivia: Karl-Anthony Towns & Taj Gibson are two of three active players who’ve played under Tom Thibodeau for multiple teams. Who is the other? 0:00…
BD4Knicks Feel Like A Play-In Team (Episode 751)
I overreact some. Again. Trivia: What is Jalen Brunson’s record in three games against the Mavericks since leaving? 0:00 Intro 1:24 Lost Season 4:10 Game Recap…
BD4Knicks Fry Nuggets In Mile High (Episode 750)
Offense, with a little bit of defense. That is their vision, actually. Trivia: In 23 regular season games with the Knicks last year, OG Anunoby had one…
BD4Knicks Mortify Themselves In Distasteful Utah Defeat (Episode 749)
Gross, and more of the same as to why. Knicks lose to the Jazz. Trivia: Last season, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with five games where he scored 30 points or…
BD4Knicks Dismantle Suns In First Game Out West (Episode 748)
This is impressive offense. I give them that. Brunson & Towns together is incredibly difficult to stop, and we get into why. Knicks beat the Suns for their…
BD4Knicks Win Third Straight Game! (Episode 747)
Finally, some traction. Let's talk about Brunson's night, and why it's important. And let's discuss this team's best skillsets. Also, we get into some of the…
BD4Knicks Defeat Bum Nets Again (Episode 746)
Hahahahah the Nets hahahaha. That was nice. Let's talk about some of the se adjustments Thibs made in this game defensively. Also, we discuss Towns a lot in…
BD4Knicks Sneak By Nets, Move To 2-0 In Cup Play (Episode 745)
*AUDIO ONLY* This was ugly. I don't feel it with this team. Let's talk. They won though, and Brunson was clutch. Hukporti showed promise too. Trivia: True or…
BD4Knicks Might Be In Some Trouble (Episode 744)
Am I overreacting here? Maybe. You tell me. In this episode we talk mostly Tom Thibodeau and his coverages. I'm the furthest from an X's and O's expert so I'd…
BD4Knicks Win First Cup Game In Trashy Philly (Episode 743)
Much better. Let's talk. Trivia: True or False? In 23 games against the Philadelphia 76ers, OG Anunoby's 26 points last night was a career best. 0:00 Intro…
BD4Knicks Fold In Crunch Time Again (Episode 742)
We have to discuss this defense. These coverages aren't working. The personnel concerns me and Thibs is taking some heat for not making adjustments in Game 9…
BD4Knicks Bounce Back Vs. Bucks! (Episode 741)
That was an excellent display of offense! Karl-Anthony Towns went nuts on the Bucks. We talk about his efforts, the way the Knicks ran offense in the halfcourt…
BD4Knicks Lose Again, Concerns Rise (Episode 740)
Brunson has to figure this out. Also, the Knick defense continues to display a complete lack of chemistry. A lot of untimely breakdowns in very simple…
BD4Knicks Very Sluggish In Houston (Episode 739)
The Knick offense continues to struggle against more aggressive coverages. We talk about what that means, Sengun's big night, and more. Trivia: Who was the…
BD4Yanks 2024-25 Offseason Primer (Episode 738)
We talk (and maybe rant a little) about the upcoming offseason. 0:00 Intro 2:25 Juan Soto Must Return... 16:01 What Should The Plan Be? 19:21 Bullpen Needs…
BD4Knicks Punish Pistons In Detroit! (Episode 737)
Like a well-oiled machine, the Knick offense was firing on all cylinders last night. Let's talk more about that. Later, we talk Brunson, Deuce, and defense…