Yankees Heat + Gary Sinise Heart

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It’s a celebratory, extra-special Fun Friday—five years in—and Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas are in full “NYC is the coolest city on the planet” mode. They bounce from cultural glow-ups (like a vivid night at Lincoln Center) to classic city rituals: great cocktails, hard-to-book dinners, and that unmistakable feeling that New York is back and daring you to keep up.

First up: baseball, Bronx-style. New York Yankees president Randy Levine drops in to talk early-season momentum, why the Yankees didn’t move game times for cold weather, and what makes the AL East such a weekly cage match. The chat also detours into the “NIL is broken” reality of college sports—where money, transfers, and non-revenue sports are in a high-stakes tug-of-war.

Then the episode shifts from ballparks to big feelings with Gary Sinise. He shares how pitcher Paul Skenes donates to the Gary Sinise Foundation for every strikeout—turning Ks into real-world support for veterans and defenders. Sinise also highlights the Foundation’s RISE program, which builds mortgage-free adapted smart homes and provides equipment that restores independence for wounded heroes.

The most goosebump-worthy segment? Music. Sinise reveals the ongoing “musical treasure hunt” of his late son Mac’s work, including the discovery of a previously unknown piece, “Southern Grind,” and the behind-the-scenes detective work to confirm stems, collaborators, and Mac’s performances on instruments. He also previews the next album release and shares news of his upcoming book honoring Mac.

Finally, the hosts do what they do best: point you toward the weekend. Mets home games, a free museum stop, a tartan-fueled parade up Sixth Avenue, and the NYC Auto Show at Javits—basically, a choose-your-own-adventure for anyone trying to make Manhattan their playground.