Episodes

  • Max and the ‘Mad Dog’ Julianne Knicks Call-In Special feat. Will Menaker, CM Sandy Nurse, Jayson Buford, and Giri Nathan

    Max and the ‘Mad Dog’ Julianne Knicks Call-In Special feat. Will Menaker, CM Sandy Nurse, Jayson Buford, and Giri Nathan
    May 29 2026
    It’s Hell Gate sports talk radio as Max and Julianne “Mad Dog” Escobedo Shepherd take calls from New Yorkers hoping for, concerned about, and entranced by the glory of The New York Knicks.

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    37 mins
  • The Mayor's Hair Is Living in 1994

    The Mayor's Hair Is Living in 1994
    May 22 2026

    Knicks making a deep run to the finals. World Cup in the USA. LIRR Strike. Suspiciously luscious mayor locks? We're going back in time to 1994. Too bad Katie won't be there.


    Heading into a soggy Memorial Day weekend, we talk about Mayor Mamdani's Twitch stream, the Mangionistas and their press credentials, a woman giving birth in Brooklyn criminal court, disappearing SROs, and our aspirations for this summer.



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    38 mins
  • The Hell Gate 2026 Judicial Convention

    The Hell Gate 2026 Judicial Convention
    May 16 2026

    For the past year, Hell Gate and Type Investigations have been working the phones, haunting courtrooms, hanging out in strange outerborough political clubhouses, and filing endless requests for transcripts to produce the long-awaited follow-up to the Eric Adams Table of Success, our (first) award-winning collaboration.


    Now, please welcome to the stand Courts of Contempt—our investigation into the machinations of New York's broken judicial system. Earlier this month, Hell Gate packed the house at Littlefield in Brooklyn to unveil our investigation, and now you can enjoy that experience as well in podcast form!

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    41 mins
  • ‘Tax the Rich’ Is Hate Speech, Actually

    ‘Tax the Rich’ Is Hate Speech, Actually
    May 8 2026
    This week, the fragility of billionaires leaves us wondering if it would be OK to get flayed alive. Mamdani’s NYPD protects the sale of stolen land and Albany’s budget is finally announced. Then, a recommendation from Jessy.

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    35 mins
  • Mamdani and The Monarch

    Mamdani and The Monarch
    May 1 2026
    His Royal Majesty came to visit New York City this week, but we’ve got a lot else on our minds. The team updates some judicial happenings and breaks down the latest on Hochul’s endless budget negotiations.

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    38 mins
  • Bat Plague! Deed Theft! Speeding Cops!

    Bat Plague! Deed Theft! Speeding Cops!
    Apr 24 2026
    A grab bag of NYC happenings this week: Chi Ossé is arrested in Bed-Stuy, super speeders continue to speed, Jessy learns about bats, and Dan Goldman is toast.

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    35 mins
  • Our Interview With Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Annotated

    Our Interview With Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Annotated
    Apr 17 2026
    Hell Gate got eight minutes with the mayor, and the team put their heads together to break down his answers (and non-answers) one-by-one.

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    37 mins
  • What Comes After Mayor Mamdani’s First 100 Days?

    What Comes After Mayor Mamdani’s First 100 Days?
    Apr 10 2026
    100 days after his inauguration, Mamdani’s approval is still up—by a comfortable margin. But is this just a honeymoon? The team looks over what Mamdani has accomplished so far and speculate on what might come next. Plus, housing court hijinks, and a recc for a great new NYC film.

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    37 mins