Mr. John J. Filippelli. You've heard that name mentioned countless times on YES Network broadcasts of New York Yankees games. Now, hear from the man himself, as he and his guest co-hosts, pull back the curtain and give a glimpse into what it's like to work in the sports media industry. Along the way, Flip pulls from his massive Rolodex to interview some of the biggest names in all of sports.
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Signup to Generate a PitchMr. John J. Filippelli. You've heard that name mentioned countless times on YES Network broadcasts of New York Yankees games. Now, hear from the man himself, as he and his guest co-hosts, pull back the curtain and give a glimpse into what it's like to work in the sports media industry.
Recent episodes include "132. Opening Day is Here" (26 March 2025, 44 minutes), "131. External Help Needed For Yankees?" (24 February 2025, 32 minutes), and "130. Baseball’s Offseason Solutions" (5 February 2025, 36 minutes).
Curtain Call publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 133 episodes.
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Ahead of Opening Day 2025, Flip and Justin weigh the strength of the current Yankees roster, identify three players they feel have to take a step forward for the team to succeed and give their reasons why this year will...
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In the wake of Giancarlo Stanton’s immediate future being uncertain, Flip and Justin discuss why the Yankees need to bring in more offense. They size up the challenge of the Yankees winning the AL East now that the Red...
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John and Justin weigh in on the offseason silence throughout baseball and what can be done to spice up the activity in the winter months. The hosts examine the pros and cons of the Yankees having an in-house solution at...
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John and Justin discuss what the Yankees still need to add this offseason, the options to fill a spot in the infield, Alex Bregman’s future, and why the AL East is seemingly in decline.
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John and Justin break down what “tomorrow” looks like for the Yankees and baseball in New York following Juan Soto’s reported signing with the Mets.
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Flip and Justin try to pick up the pieces after the Yankees performance in Game 5 of the World Series. They wonder what the fundamental shortcomings stem from, and how to address it for next year. Speaking of next year...
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Flip and Justin reflect on the first three games of the World Series, and how the Yankees should have never been in a 3-0 hole. They discuss the residual results of an epic Game 1, and how and why the Yankees' strengths...
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Flip and Justin size up a massive World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers. Both look back at the journey the Yankees have been on from a year ago until now, and they explain what needs to go right for the...
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Flip and Justin look back at the first two games of the ALCS and wonder what Aaron Judge’s first home run of October could lead to. The Yankees are on the doorstep of a pennant despite not playing their best brand of...
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Flip and Justin discuss what they saw from the first two games of the ALDS between the Yankees and Royals, wonder if momentum is still with the Yankees, and whether the supporting cast of each team will decide this...
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Flip and Justin get set for the Royals-Yankees ALDS matchup, and explain why Kansas City might be the biggest obstacle the Yankees face the entire month of October. The hosts detail what areas of this Yankees team...
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With less than three weeks to go, are the Yankees primed to peak at the end of the regular season? Have the recent moves given us the best version of the Yankees roster all season? John and Justin answer those...
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John and Justin try to gauge the fans’ satisfaction level of the first-place New York Yankees. They discuss whether Aaron Judge’s home run chase in 2024 is more exciting than 2022. They also wonder which pursuit has...
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John and Justin give their biggest takeaways from the Yankees 5-1 road trip through Boston and Philadelphia. They examine whether Alex Verdugo and Gleyber Torres have turned a corner on offense and look at the emergence...
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John and Justin feel like it’s time for what’s become the annual question out of the All-Star break: just who are the Yankees?! The hosts wonder if the Yankees are good enough to be the most aggressive team ahead of the...
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Flip and Justin discuss their biggest concerns with the Yankees, and which areas currently need the most fixing from outside the organization. Both believe the first series against the Red Sox exposed some deficiencies...
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John and Justin look back at the weekend series against the Dodgers, and why October only holds the true “statement series.” The hosts examine what the lineup is without Juan Soto, and express their level of concern...
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Flip and Justin discuss the team’s biggest surprises through the first 50 games. Flip believes bullpen upgrades will be needed and addressed. The duo discusses what choices the Yankees will have to make once DJ LeMahieu...
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Flip and Justin discuss the Yankees' current success without Gerrit Cole, and how it can be sustained. Does Juan Soto’s impending free agency come to mind with every great thing he does on the field? How juiced up are...
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Flip and Justin discuss Aaron Boone’s ejection in Monday’s game vs Oakland and how little public accountability umpires have received. They give their way-too-early impressions and concerns on the Yankees season thus...
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Five-time World Champion, New York Yankees
Author and YES Network Studio Analyst, Yankees Digest
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