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When you put Gregg Valentino, Anthony Tumminello, and Joe Pietaro in the same room—or on the same mic—expect chaos, comedy, and complete unpredictability. That’s exactly what happened on this episode of MuscleSport Media Live on WGBB radio, where the trio dug into everything from baseball controversy to NYPD grooming standards to UFC brawls and beyond.
Right out of the gate, Joe and Anthony introduced Gregg with his trademark intensity—and immediately tackled the most important question of the night: how the hell can someone be both a Mets and Yankees fan? Gregg, true to form, didn’t flinch. He’s a born-and-bred New Yorker who roots for the city, not the uniform. He recalls loving the 1969 Mets, especially a young Nolan Ryan, but he’s never been able to root against New York, no matter who’s playing.
Then the show took a wild left turn into the latest MLB scandal: “torpedo bats.” Gregg’s take? Definitely legal. And he predicts once the secret’s out, every team will jump on board. Whether it’s Judge smashing home runs or baseball’s ever-changing rules, the panel agrees—Major League Baseball secretly loves anything that brings more action to the plate. Boring pitching? Out. Juiced bats? Let’s go.
From there, the conversation morphed into a history lesson and therapy session on Yankee nostalgia. Gregg and the crew discussed how the team’s old-school discipline—no facial hair, no names on jerseys—was part of what made them a cultural powerhouse. That image has shifted under Hal Steinbrenner, and Gregg thinks the mystique might’ve taken a hit.
But wait, it wouldn’t be a MuscleSport show without a hard pivot into something off the rails. Cue: a debate on NYPD grooming policies. Gregg shared his surprise seeing uniformed cops with long dreadlocks and asked when the clean-cut rules got relaxed. Joe, pulling from his law enforcement background, explained how religious accommodations and new guidelines have evolved over the years, even letting beards fly—but long hair in uniform? Still questionable.
Gregg Valentino joins Anthony Tumminello and Joe Pietaro on the 3/31/25 episode of MuscleSport Media LIVE
That launched them into an all-out war story segment, touching on everything from Viking battle tactics to Gracie jiu-jitsu hair grabs, UFC tooth-launching fights, and street justice at 2 a.m. in Vegas. It was one part podcast, one part therapy session, and a solid dose of “you had to be there.”
The trio then got real about the behind-the-scenes chaos of running a show. From corrupted SD cards and lost footage to mic malfunctions and on-air profanity, they shared horror stories of content gone wrong—and how some of the wildest, most hilarious episodes had to be buried or moved to platforms like Rumble to avoid getting canceled.
And finally, a heartfelt moment of respect. Joe and Anthony praised Gregg for his raw honesty, his role in Bigger, Stronger, Faster, and the way he brings old-school intensity to everything he does. With Gregg’s stories, Joe’s media savvy, and Anthony’s smooth jabs, the chemistry is electric—and hilariously unstable.
By the end, it felt less like a radio show and more like eavesdropping on a late-night bar conversation between old-school muscle heads with stories you couldn't make up if you tried.
Want more? Gregg’s joining them again next Wednesday at 3 PM on MuscleSport TV, streamed live via YouTube (and archived on Rumble, just in case things get a little too spicy).
Right out of the gate, Joe and Anthony introduced Gregg with his trademark intensity—and immediately tackled the most important question of the night: how the hell can someone be both a Mets and Yankees fan? Gregg, true to form, didn’t flinch. He’s a born-and-bred New Yorker who roots for the city, not the uniform. He recalls loving the 1969 Mets, especially a young Nolan Ryan, but he’s never been able to root against New York, no matter who’s playing.
Then the show took a wild left turn into the latest MLB scandal: “torpedo bats.” Gregg’s take? Definitely legal. And he predicts once the secret’s out, every team will jump on board. Whether it’s Judge smashing home runs or baseball’s ever-changing rules, the panel agrees—Major League Baseball secretly loves anything that brings more action to the plate. Boring pitching? Out. Juiced bats? Let’s go.
From there, the conversation morphed into a history lesson and therapy session on Yankee nostalgia. Gregg and the crew discussed how the team’s old-school discipline—no facial hair, no names on jerseys—was part of what made them a cultural powerhouse. That image has shifted under Hal Steinbrenner, and Gregg thinks the mystique might’ve taken a hit.
But wait, it wouldn’t be a MuscleSport show without a hard pivot into something off the rails. Cue: a debate on NYPD grooming policies. Gregg shared his surprise seeing uniformed cops with long dreadlocks and asked when the clean-cut rules got relaxed. Joe, pulling from his law enforcement background, explained how religious accommodations and new guidelines have evolved over the years, even letting beards fly—but long hair in uniform? Still questionable.
Gregg Valentino joins Anthony Tumminello and Joe Pietaro on the 3/31/25 episode of MuscleSport Media LIVE
That launched them into an all-out war story segment, touching on everything from Viking battle tactics to Gracie jiu-jitsu hair grabs, UFC tooth-launching fights, and street justice at 2 a.m. in Vegas. It was one part podcast, one part therapy session, and a solid dose of “you had to be there.”
The trio then got real about the behind-the-scenes chaos of running a show. From corrupted SD cards and lost footage to mic malfunctions and on-air profanity, they shared horror stories of content gone wrong—and how some of the wildest, most hilarious episodes had to be buried or moved to platforms like Rumble to avoid getting canceled.
And finally, a heartfelt moment of respect. Joe and Anthony praised Gregg for his raw honesty, his role in Bigger, Stronger, Faster, and the way he brings old-school intensity to everything he does. With Gregg’s stories, Joe’s media savvy, and Anthony’s smooth jabs, the chemistry is electric—and hilariously unstable.
By the end, it felt less like a radio show and more like eavesdropping on a late-night bar conversation between old-school muscle heads with stories you couldn't make up if you tried.
Want more? Gregg’s joining them again next Wednesday at 3 PM on MuscleSport TV, streamed live via YouTube (and archived on Rumble, just in case things get a little too spicy).
