Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora

Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora

Dan Tortora (DT) is a sportscaster of 19+ years, bringing original segments & a unique approach that sports & non-sports fans can enjoy as DT & his guests tackle sports topics as well as the bigger picture of life itself, all while creating bonds, sharing faith, laughing, & learning from one another. Welcome to ”Where Sports Meets Life”!

Episodes

July 3, 2025 54 mins

In this episode, Dan Tortora (DT) & longtime basketball coach & analyst Dave Pasiak (DP) speak on the unique response given by Collin Murray-Boyles after he was drafted 9th overall by the Toronto Raptors, the Philadelphia 76ers' choice at 3rd overall (VJ Edgecombe) & the team being built around Tyrese Maxey now, Duke University having 5 players drafted (including 3 in the Top 10 as lottery picks), followed by the duo di...

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In this episode, Dan Tortora (DT) & "Papa Joe" (PJ) speak on the New York Yankees, Standings in the league through 80+ games, while the Colorado Rockies' record of 19-67 prompts DT to look back on the history of the world back in 1967, followed by PJ's disgust for the MLB All-Star Game, the 2025 MLB All-Star roster, Clayton Kershaw becoming the 4th lefty in MLB to get to 3,000 strikeouts (joining active pitchers Justin Verlande...

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In this episode, Dan Tortora (DT) speaks with Deondre Francois about his college football experience, including the adversity he faced while at Florida State, the idea that perception is reality, what he would say to himself in the past, why he believes things have happened in his life, God's fingerprints on his path, lessons learned, why he chose to continue his career at Hampton University, & Much More, with Deondre's thought...

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In this episode, the duo discuss LeBron James' contract history, LeBron costing around 1/3 of the entire Los Angeles Lakers' salary cap for the 2025-26 season, what could happen with Luka Dončić, history of LeBron with the Lakers & overall in his career, & more on the subject of one player accounting for so much of your entire team's salary & the "crater effect" LeBron has on a franchise, followed by the news of CB Jale...

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Hear the story of Francesca "Fran" Tortora in a multi-layered conversation with her big bro, Dan Tortora (DT)...

In this episode, the duo discuss Fran going through adversity, finding out she has Type 1 Diabetes, navigating life after the diagnosis, what she took away from Stony Brook, why she chose to come to Le Moyne, family, Italian cookies, & Much More!

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DT honors Malik Burks, a Baldwinsville Bee running back alum, who rushed for 6,117 yards (including over 3,000 in his senior season), scoring 54 touchdowns, & amounting over 300 points while at C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, NY...

Tune In to hear his story of his time on the field, Head Coach Carl Sanfilippo, & life after football as the duo discuss multiple topics & conclude their conversation by putting each...

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You can also Watch LIVE MON through FRI, 9-11amET on youtube.com/wakeupcalldtfacebook.com/wakeupcalldt, & facebook.com/LiveNowDT.

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