Swift Beats and Yankee Feats
Travel
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The October 3rd episode of Fun Friday kicks off with Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas diving into Taylor Swift’s freshly dropped 12th album. Kevin swaps his usual Negroni for a themed Aperol cocktail, while Cristyne shares her first impressions of the album—uplifting, melodic, and sprinkled with a few unexpected swear words. Kevin, a musician himself, praises its optimism compared to Swift’s darker past works.
The conversation then pivots to Cristyne’s glamorous trip to France, complete with Parisian charm, Saint-Tropez sunsets, and DJ-fueled dinners that morph into table-dancing soirées. She recounts dodging protests and soaking up the Riviera vibe, all while teasing future travel content for their “That Passport Life” newsletter.
Baseball fever dominates the middle of the show. Yankee historian Marty Appel and Mets aficionado Tracy Nieporent join the chat for a spirited postseason breakdown. Marty revels in the Yankees’ playoff triumph and rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler’s poised performance, while Tracy laments the Mets’ collapse despite stellar stats from Soto, Alonzo, and Lindor. Both guests weigh in on pitching longevity and the unpredictable nature of the game.
The hosts also spotlight the cultural heartbeat of baseball in New York, noting record attendance for both teams and the sport’s enduring appeal. Predictions fly for the World Series, with Marty eyeing Seattle as a formidable foe and Tracy tipping the Dodgers and Brewers as National League powerhouses.
Finally, Cristyne dishes out weekend tips: the Blessing of the Animals at St. John the Divine, spooky Sleepy Hollow adventures, and holiday light trails at the Botanical Gardens. Kevin teases his weekend show featuring sombrero fun and new music from Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish. It’s a whirlwind of music, travel, sports, and city life—classic Fun Friday energy.
