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First Time Listener Long Time Caller

Hosted by Laura Albanese / Cole Critchell · sports · EN-US

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Misery loves company, and there's a sports podcast for that. Join sportswriter Laura Albanese and avid fan Cole Critchell as they break down and recap the latest in sports, with a ton of movie references thrown in, and just the right amount of anguish. Often wrong and barely right, it's about the frenemies and fun you had along the way. (We're all having fun, right??) Follow us on social! X/Twitter: @FTLLTC

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Guest openness

Selective

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What is First Time Listener Long Time Caller about?

Misery loves company, and there's a sports podcast for that. Join sportswriter Laura Albanese and avid fan Cole Critchell as they break down and recap the latest in sports, with a ton of movie references thrown in, and just the right amount of anguish. Often wrong and barely right, it's about the frenemies and fun you had along the way.

Who hosts First Time Listener Long Time Caller?

First Time Listener Long Time Caller is hosted by Laura Albanese / Cole Critchell. The show has published 118 episodes to date.

What has First Time Listener Long Time Caller covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 117. Pat Murphy's Law Ft. Anthony Masterson (MLB on FOX)" (27 October 2026, 74 minutes), "Episode 116. Revenge Game Ft. Pete Sweeney (Kansas City Star)" (20 October 2026, 73 minutes), and "Episode 115. Little Thicker Kickers. Ft. Evan Drellich (The Athletic)" (13 October 2026, 56 minutes).

How often does First Time Listener Long Time Caller publish?

First Time Listener Long Time Caller publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 118 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on First Time Listener Long Time Caller?

Booking probability for First Time Listener Long Time Caller is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First Time Listener Long Time Caller requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First Time Listener Long Time Caller's contact route on record: public web form.

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About the host

Laura Albanese / Cole Critchell hosts First Time Listener Long Time Caller, a sports podcast with 118 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #117

    Episode 117. Pat Murphy's Law Ft. Anthony Masterson (MLB on FOX)

    Oct 27, 20261h 14mS1

    The Brewers are on the brink of their first championship and MLB on FOX broadcast researcher Anthony Masterson is on to talk about the historic run, what happens behind the scenes on the national broadcast, and the...

  • Episode #116

    Episode 116. Revenge Game Ft. Pete Sweeney (Kansas City Star)

    Oct 20, 20261h 13mS1

    Kenneth Walker ran all over the Chargers and is headed back to Seattle as a Chief for all the makings of a revenge game. Kansas City Star Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney is on to talk about what might be one of the best...

  • Episode #115

    Episode 115. Little Thicker Kickers. Ft. Evan Drellich (The Athletic)

    Oct 13, 202656 minS1

    The Dodgers are already down two games to the Brewers in the NLCS, but how much does a small-market team winning the World Series really help baseball avoid a long lockout? The Athletic's Evan Drellich is on to discuss...

  • Episode #114

    Episode 114. Playoff Pope Ft. Deesha Thosar (Fox Sports)

    Oct 6, 202655 minS1

    The Yankees are on the brink of disaster and the window may be closing. Fox Sports' Deesha Thosar is on to talk about what they can possibly do to climb out of the hole, the glory that is the Weirdo White Sox, Mike...

  • Episode #113

    Episode 113. The most wonderful time of the year Ft. Laura Albanese (Newsday)

    Sep 29, 202650 minS1

    October beckons and it's time to get Wild. The best sports month of the year is on the horizon and Laura emerges from her Mets-fueled fugue state to break down the Wild Card matchups. And yes, somehow the Astros are in...

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  • Episode #112

    Episode 112. Trust Issues. Ft. Katherine Fitzgerald (Buffalo Bills News)

    Sep 22, 202651 minS1

    The Josh Allen experience is a sight to behold, and Buffalo News Bills beat writer Katherine Fitzgerald is on to talk us through that potent offense, what the new Highmark is really like, and the Bill's Mafia's...

  • Episode #111

    Episode 111. NFL Week 1. Where everything's made up, and the points don't matter. Ft. Evan Barns (NEWSDAY Giants beat reporter)

    Sep 15, 20261h 22mS1

    Are the Giants...back?! Newsday Giants beat writer Evan Barnes is on to discuss the John Harbaugh Effect, the evolution of Jaxon Dart, Malik Nabers return and keeping things in perspective. Also: We have thoughts on...

  • Episode #110

    Episode 110. Heaven on Earth Ft. Chris Carrino (NFL Play by Play)

    Sep 9, 20261h 15mS1

    ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL...because NFL Week 1 kicks off Wednesday and NFL play by play broadcaster, NBA Hall of Fame award-winner and muscular dystrophy advocate Chris Carrino is on to talk all things football...

  • Episode #109

    Episode 109. Media Landscaping Ft. Sam Neumann (Awful Announcing)

    Sep 1, 20261h 1mS1

    The ESPN layoffs are further proof of a rapidly changing sports media landscape and Awful Announcing's Sam Neumann is on to chat about the Pat McAfee-cation of sports, the shift toward content creation, and the AI...

  • Episode #108

    Episode 108. Divorced Dad Rock Ft. Emmanuel Berbari (WFAN)

    Aug 25, 202653 minS1

    The Yankees don't have Stanton, don't have Judge, don't have Fried and are...challenging the Rays for the AL East? WFAN's Yankees postgame host Emmanuel Berbari is on to talk about Judge's legacy, the little bullpen...

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    A very Special (Sick) Episode. Ft. Cole Critchell (From his couch)

    Aug 20, 202622 min

    Laura is on duty for the Mets, and Cole is home sick and watching movies / shows. A mental floss for cinephile's who are also bed ridden and may be in need of refreshing their sick day movies, and need some suggestions...

  • Episode #107

    Episode 107. Tune Out, Tune In. Ft. Myles Ehrlich (NY Liberty Beat Writer)

    Aug 11, 202656 minS1

    The WNBA is awhirl in controversy when the focus should be on what's happening on the court. Liberty beat writer Myles Ehrlich joins us to chat about the Liberty's surge, mysterious injuries, and how off-the-court...

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    Trade Deadline Happy Hr ft. Mike Puma (NY Post) and Abbey Mastracco (Daily News)

    Aug 4, 202613 min

    It's an MLB trade deadline Happy Hour! The Mets traded everything that wasn't bolted to the ground and three beatwriters - Laura Albanese (Newsday), Abbey Mastracco (The Daily News) and Mike Puma (The New York Post)...

  • Episode #106

    Episode 106. Loud, Harsh, and Wrong Ft. Andrew Marchand (The Athletic)

    Jul 28, 202653 minS1

    ESPN gutted some of its biggest names and The Athletic's senior sports media columnist Andrew Marchand is on to talk about the blood letting, and how networks decide who stays and who goes. Oh, and are you tired of...

  • Episode #105

    Episode 105. Odyssey of Sport Ft. Alex Labidou (Goal.Com)

    Jul 21, 20261h 2mS1

    Adieu to the World Cup, and thanks for the memories. Goal.com manager editor Alex Labidou gives us the sights and sounds from the World Cup, Enzo Fernandez's comeuppance, and goes into what it all means for the future...

  • Episode #104

    Episode 104. VARgentina Ft. Roberto Abramowitz (NYCFC Play by Play)

    Jul 14, 202655 minS1

    The World Cup has been full of intrigue, controversy, and good, old-fashioned fun, and NYCFC play by play commentator Roberto Abramowitz is here to take us through the highs, the lows, and the VAR of it all. The U.S...

  • Episode #103

    Episode 103. World Controversial Controversy Cup Ft. Tim Britton (The Athletic)

    Jul 6, 202645 minS1

    Baseball is heading headfirst into the All-Star break and the Athletic's Tim Britton is on to talk about what we can expect as teams make their final push. He breaks down the Mets trade candidates, whether the Tigers...

  • Episode #102

    Episode 102. The World's Cup runneth over. Ft. Ethan Sears (NY POST)

    Jun 30, 202645 minS1

    The World Cup round of 32 has "kicked off" (get it?) and The New York Post's Ethan Sears is with the U.S. men's team and joins us to talk about whether the Golden Generation can finally live up to its name, the shocking...

  • Episode #101

    Episode 101. We Had Swag Ft. Darryl Strawberry

    Jun 23, 202647 minS1

    Do the Mets have a leadership glitch, and what can they learn from the 1986 team? Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry is on to talk Mets, past and present, the franchise reuniting with Lenny Dykstra, the team's young...

  • Episode #100

    Episode 100. So it's come to this. 100 Episodes. Ft. Barbara Barker (Newsday NBA columnist) + Knicks Fans Perspectives Ft. Johnny Tolis (Rosalies Bar) and John Elezvig (Diamond Dogs Bar) and Max Friedlich (Broadway Playwright)

    Jun 16, 20261h 30mS1

    It's the big 1-0-0 for the pod, and to celebrate, the Knicks gave us a championship. New York is in a state of euphoria after Jalen Brunson & co brought it home, and we're here with the oral history of, well, history...

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