BROOKLYN JET Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 By Andrew Marchand October 27, 2020 | 7:51pm Joe Benigno Getty Images The dream run from caller to drive-time host will come to an end for Joe Benigno on Wednesday when he officially announces his retirement, paving the way for Craig Carton’s return to WFAN to team with Evan Roberts. FAN previewed that there will be an announcement during the 5 p.m. hour of Wednesday afternoon’s program. Sources told The Post that the news will be Benigno calling it a career. In recent years, Benigno, 67, has talked repeatedly about putting down his headphones and moving to Florida. During his best performances, Benigno’s passion, that began as a caller, “Joe from Saddle River,” has always been his calling card. For years, on overnights, his opening rants on a Jets or Mets loss were classic. He and Roberts had a lot of success in middays, though, their short run in afternoons was not a strong one in part due to the pandemic and because of the popularity of “The Michael Kay Show.” To combat that, WFAN is bringing back Carton to team with Roberts. Carton was last on the FAN three years ago. He served a year in a federal prison after misallocating loans to pay off gambling debts. Carton is expected to join the station soon, as Benigno’s exit will become official on Wednesday. https://nypost.com/2020/10/27/joe-benigno-is-retiring-from-wfan-amid-craig-carton-return/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadienJetsFan Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Happy retirement Joe. You’ve voiced the anguish for many of us. ”oh the pain!” 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Gase got rid of Macc, brought in Joey D, ended Benigno, revoked Mehta’s credentials, ended the deluded dream of Darnold as the savior and has us on the fast trek to Trevor Lawrence all within a span of 18 months... RIP sweet prince 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxville Jets Fan Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Going to miss him. Hopefully he will call in to discuss the Jets. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bless you....Thank you Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 2020........ actually have a wfan t shirt he signed for me at a promo at Umbertoooooos Clam House 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Untouchable Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bless you....Thank you said: 2020........ actually have a wfan t shirt he signed for me at a promo at Umbertoooooos Clam House Sad... For you and that useless, whiny vagina whose opinions I can hear echoed by every fan on this very board during every given gameday thread. The wicked, salty bitch witch is finally dead. Praise be to him Hallelujah 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 How fitting he retires during an 0-16 season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post southparkcpa Posted October 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2020 from caller to commentator. It’s a RUDY story whether you like him or not. What he accomplished is pretty incredible. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Who cares 4 6 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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batman10023 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 39 minutes ago, Bless you....Thank you said: 2020........ actually have a wfan t shirt he signed for me at a promo at Umbertoooooos Clam House This would be a hot item on eBay now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvj Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 When does his podcast start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 “CROSS ME? SAY HELLO TO MANISH, BITCH!” SAR I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Heard he was pissed that WFAN wouldn't pay to fix his teeth 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, yvj said: When does his podcast start? Soon as he gets his app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, dbatesman said: Who cares “Bro...BRO!!” - Joe Benigno, he died as he lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbloodblitz Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Radio was good about a decade ago maybe more, it was nice to hear Benigno even talk about the Jets. I remember being in the work truck flipping through the station's back and forth and there was some good talk radio back then. He's a salty old man now and he barely even knows who's on the team or how they got there. That being said, I listened to him for quite a few years and he put in his time so good luck Joe.. enjoy your golfing and your wife Terry! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I might be “retiring” from listening to WFAN. Always enjoyed Joe B, even though he hasn’t been as good in recent years. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Bronxville Jets Fan said: Going to miss him. Hopefully he will call in to discuss the Jets. Knowing Joe he absolutely will be calling into various WFAN shows and often to scream about the jets 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 3 hours ago, TuscanyTile2 said: I might be “retiring” from listening to WFAN. Always enjoyed Joe B, even though he hasn’t been as good in recent years. I’m done with WFAN. Unless if it’s a yankees broadcast 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 hours ago, yvj said: When does his podcast start? Not his style. He likes having listeners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Joe in Saddle River. Used to stay up listening to his overnights back in the day. He became old and cranky and obviously didn’t keep up to speed with sports, but he was always an enjoyable listen with the Jets, especially when he first got going. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Most folks on the site don't know that "Max" is really Joe Benigno. Sorry if I've said too much and ruined the ruse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 11 hours ago, Bless you....Thank you said: 2020........ actually have a wfan t shirt he signed for me at a promo at Umbertoooooos Clam House Haha I remember him advertising that. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Philc1 said: Knowing Joe he absolutely will be calling into various WFAN shows and often to scream about the jets I don’t think he will but I guess we’ll see. He promised he’d call Evan if the Jets ever win a Super Bowl (Prob Mets and Knicks as well. Not sure about the Rangers). Other than that though, I don’t think we’ll hear from him again after today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I remember “Joe from Saddle River” when he used to call Art Rust Jr’s show on WABC in the early to mid 1980’s. I give him a ton credit for what he accomplished. Though I didn’t always agree with him, I am going to miss him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Didn’t WFAN try to poach Bart from ESPN instead of having to resort to Carton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 minute ago, section314 said: Didn’t WFAN try to poach Bart from ESPN instead of having to resort to Carton? They have botched everything horribly since Mike’s first retirement in 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, section314 said: Didn’t WFAN try to poach Bart from ESPN instead of having to resort to Carton? ESPN is the one who poached Bart from WFAN, because ESPN gigs come with more media appearances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playtowinthegame Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Salute to Joe Benigno! Enjoy your retirement, long suffering Jets fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEndTheSuffering Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 A true legend. WFAN won't be the same without him. BTW I thought he said he wanted to do one more overnight before he retired, I guess that isn't happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROOKLYN JET Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, JustEndTheSuffering said: A true legend. WFAN won't be the same without him. BTW I thought he said he wanted to do one more overnight before he retired, I guess that isn't happening. He may announce that he's gonna do an overnight today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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