Episode 279

Golden Age of Boxing, The Unruly Life of Umpire Ron Luciano

Published on: 30th October, 2025

Host Bill Donohue welcomes sportswriter legend Jerry Izenberg discussing his book Once They Were Giants - The Golden Age of Heavyweight Boxing. Later, author Jim Leeke joins the show to discuss his latest book Big Loosh- The Unruly Life of Umpire Ron Luciano.

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UPCOMING SHOWS
November 9th... Hosted by Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
November 16th... Hosted by Bill Donohue- who welcomes "The Schmoozer" to the show, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
November 23rd... Hosted by Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.
November 30th... Hosted by Bill Donohue, followed by TBD at 9:00pm.