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
Dan Tortora (DT) brings you the "Annoying Moment of the Week" presented by The Baked Potato Express on three different topics (Fan getting on the court in 2026 NBA Finals Game 1, Regionalizing College Conferences, & People leaving carts/trash in public places), followed by "LEAD" focusing on the topic "What You Talk About" presented by Chick-fil-A Cicero, the "Top Dog of the Week" presented by K-9 Kamp Dog Daycare goes to the T...
DE Myles Garrett traded from the Browns to the Rams for OLB Jared Verse, 2027 1st-round pick, 2028 2nd-round pick, & 2029 3rd-round pick...
WR A.J. Brown traded from the Eagles to the Patriots for a 2028 1st-round pick & a 2027 5th-round pick...
WR Odell Beckham, Jr., BACK on the Giants?
Dan Tortora (DT) speaks on these moves heading into the 2026-27 season, revisits his prediction following the Seattle Seahawks' NFL Title ...
Dan Tortora (DT) predicted many years ago that we could see the Southeastern Conference (SEC) break away from the NCAA & form its own league...
Then after the Big Ten Conference (B1G) took 4 West Coast institutions (UCLA, USC, Oregon, & Washington) from the PAC-12, I stated that the Big Ten could be looking to join the SEC in this exit from the rest of the NCAA Division 1 Conferences.
With the state of collegiate athletics ...
"Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" brings you "DT & MURPHY" who speak on the 2026 College Softball & Baseball Talk, technology issues with Major League Baseball's ABS System, Murakami's strong start to his 1st MLB season & his injury happening when he's leading the American League in HRs to Fernando Tatis finally hitting a HR after 240 at-bats, as well as New York Mets' woes over history...
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"Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" brings you "DT & DP" where Dan Tortora welcomes Dave Pasiak, Longtime Basketball Head Coach & Analyst, speaking on the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals, how the Knicks got there without #1 overall draft picks, who would be better for the Knicks to face, Game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder & the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama now & in the future, the 3-2-1 NBA Lottery ...
"Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" comes to you from the Baldwinsville YMCA as John Newman, Host of the Sports Card Nation Podcast, joins DT to go team-by-team (in alphabetical order) giving their takes on who ALL 32 NFL Teams drafted as well as Undrafted Free Agent signings, proudly presented by GG Cards and Breaks on 639 Delmar Place, Syracuse, NY...
Dan Tortora (DT) analyzes the ENTIRE 1st Round of the 2026 NFL Draft on the morning after the top 32 picks came in...
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Dan Tortora (DT) brings you the "Annoying Moment of the Week" offering real talk about human interaction & holding yourself accountable, followed by "LEAD" focusing on the topic "Check Yourself" presented by Chick-fil-A Cicero, & he honors those working toward their dreams in the NFL Draft & beyond in the "Top Dog of the Week", presented by K-9 Kamp Dog Daycare...
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Tune In as Dan Tortora (DT) welcomes Al Romano (Pitt Panthers College Football National Champion) & Jeff "Cookie" Cook (BVille Bills Backers President) to provide a trio of picks for ALL 32 1st-Round selections in the 22026 NFL Draft, while also providing in-draft analysis of the first few picks of the 1st Round...
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Dan Tortora (DT) announces Finn Collins of Baldwinsville Bees Baseball as the Central/Upstate NY High School "Player of the Week", presented Exclusively by Meier's Creek following Finn's 3 RBIs on 3 At-Bats in a 12-2 Win at Liverpool helping Baldwinsville to a 4-0 start...
DT follows by welcoming "Papa Joe" to speak on the 2026 MLB Season, the ABS System, & to usher in the 2026 NFL Draft, speaking on available QBs, Mike Washing...
Dan Tortora (DT) welcomes "Papa Joe" to speak on the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, the looming MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement, & the 2026 NFL Draft, followed by Dave Pasiak discussing the NBA Postseason Play-In system, the Play-In games this season, the 2026 NBA Playoff match-ups, & the return of Gerry McNamara to Syracuse...
Dan Tortora (DT) & Brendan Murphy (MURPHY) bring you "DT & MURPHY" on "WakeUpCall" where, in this episode, they discuss the 2026 Masters, Rory McIlroy, talk on collusion, what's happening in collegiate athletics with the lack of focus on what college truly is, Keyshawn Johnson's 30-year historical moment from the 1996 NFL Draft, & who will be on-site at the 2026 NFL Draft...
"WakeUpCall" brings you "DT & MURPHY" with the duo speaking on the outcomes of the 2026 NCAA DI Men's Basketball Tournament Round of 64 & Round of 32 & how their brackets are fairing, followed by talk on Gerry McNamara, Syracuse, & the media world. DT & Brendan Murphy then welcome Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse Orange Alum & 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Punter for a special spotlight conversation & conclude with t...
To start off the 15th year of "The DRive" on "WakeUpCall", a yearly segment where Dan Tortora (DT) & Ross Turetsky unveil their ENTIRE Bracket Picks for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, all proudly presented by Great Lakes Honda City!
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To start off the 15th year of "The DRive" on "WakeUpCall", a yearly segment where Dan Tortora (DT) & Ross Turetsky bring you through the entire NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, the duo bring the comedy once again, speaking on the entertainment world, how "Titanic" is a movie about a villain, scary movies, & more before jumping into unveiling their ENTIRE Bracket Picks for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketbal...
Virginia Cavaliers Men's Basketball Head Coach Ryan Odom shares his thoughts on as the team continues to climb the ladder what some of the things are that we still have not seen from this Cavaliers' squad...
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Virginia Cavaliers graduate guard Dallin Hall & senior center Ugonna Onyenso discuss what hanging with a top team in the country like Duke in the 2026 ACC Tournament Title Game says about Virginia as they head into the NCAA Tournament...
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Following the entire Syracuse Orange Men's Basketball staff being let go at the close of the 2025-26 season, Allen Griffin, Syracuse Basketball Alum & Longtime Syracuse Assistant Coach, joins Dan Tortora (DT) on "WakeUpCall" for a candid conversation touching on many topics as DT broadcasts from the Spectrum Center in his "LIVE from the HIVE" Series...
Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer speaks on freshman guard Cayden Boozer & freshman forward Cameron Boozer a.k.a. the "Boozer Brothers" following them accounting for 40 combined points of the 73 total in a win over Clemson that advanced them into the 2026 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament Title Game on them in this game & all season...
Clemson Tigers Men's Basketball Head Coach Brad Brownell on having a True Team despite what is going on in college athletics today, noting their team motto "Everybody All the Time", having a team being a sum of its parts...
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