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Ian Eagle on the Nets, Plus Rats and Raccoons Overshadow the Mets’ Winning Streak

The voice of the Nets and CBS joins to discuss his broadcasting career, Brooklyn’s season, why James Harden is so important to the Nets’ success, and more

By John Jastremski
Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets Photo by Elsa/Getty Images


JJ opens with the Mets’ five-game winning streak, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil using rats and raccoons to cover up a confrontation, and Jacob deGrom’s injury before breaking down the Knicks’ win over the Clippers. Then JJ is joined by the voice of the Nets and CBS and TNT play-by-play man Ian Eagle to discuss Brooklyn’s season, why James Harden is so important to the Nets’ success, and Eagle’s illustrious broadcasting career (20:20). Next, JJ talks about the impressive pitching in the Yankees’ series win over the Nationals (58:17) before closing it out with some listener voicemails (1:06:33).

Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151.

Host: John Jastremski
Guest: Ian Eagle
Producer: Steve Ceruti

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