Live with Trenni Casey

Written By Rich McPhee

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In this episode of Boston's Simple Minds Sports Show, the team welcomes Trenni Casey, sports journalist and NBC Sports Boston personality, for an honest discussion on the state of Boston sports. The conversation spans Patriots' coaching decisions, Celtics' mid-season performance, and Red Sox spending, along with Trenni’s personal stories and her impactful charity work.

Key Takeaways

  • Trenni Casey Joins the Show

  • Trenni shared insights into her career, her Wisconsin roots, and her memorable appearance on a 90s dating show.

  • Patriots Leadership Shake-Up

  • Trenni discussed Phil Perry’s report on Jerod Mayo’s uncertain future with the Patriots and the need for a full organizational reset.

  • Celtics Coaching and Strategy Critique

  • The group analyzed Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style, focusing on the team’s reliance on three-point shooting and comparisons to other NBA coaches.

  • Growth of Women’s Basketball

  • Trenni highlighted Caitlin Clark’s impact on the sport and the challenges women’s basketball players continue to face.

  • Red Sox Spending and Ownership Criticism

  • Trenni criticized John Henry’s lack of significant investments, calling out leadership issues within the Red Sox organization.

  • Simple Minds of the Week: Stranded NASA Astronauts

  • The team debunked a story about astronauts stranded on the International Space Station since June, calling it “fake news.”

  • Simple Minds of the Week: Florida State NIL Fraud

  • A discussion covered Florida State basketball coach Leonard Hamilton’s failure to deliver promised NIL deals, leading to commentary on the Seminoles’ “legacy of broken promises.”

  • Charity Spotlight and Marathon Challenge

  • Trenni described her upcoming six-marathon challenge for MS research, inspired by her late aunt.

  • Closing Fun and Light-Hearted Moments

  • The episode wrapped up with a playful “this or that” segment, featuring topics like Boston sports memories and Trenni’s favorite experiences.

  • Follow the guest on:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trenninbcs/?hl=en.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trenni-casey-kusnierek-1ab37a3/.

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Rich McPhee
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