Smarten up with The Smart Guys
Steven Schwartz, Charles Wallshein, and Jay Oliver bring common-sense solutions to complex problems and shine a light of sensibility on a world that needs it more than ever.
Batman vs. Penguin - 6/22/21
The New York City race for mayor is heating up, and The Smart Guys break down their favorites for what will be one of the most critical transitions New York has ever seen. This and the nation's hottest issues are brought to you weekly with a dose of common sense.
Ping Pong Biden! - 6/15/21
The Smart Guys dissect all the week's most important issues, from Biden's meeting with Putin to the latest on the coronavirus. Steven, Charlie, and Jay bring a heavy dose of common sense to the world's biggest problems.
Soundbite Politicians - 6/8/21
The Smart Guys come in hotter than ever on this week's episode. Steven, Charlie, and Jay discuss new laws, cryptocurrency blunders, and the state of our nation in regards to technology and more. Find out who won last week's turd of the week by the most significant margin ever!
For Lenny - 6/1/21
The world is beginning to open back up, and just a year ago, we were all uncertain of the future. Are we sure that we will not one day be back in the same spot as we were? The Smart Guys talk COVID plans, politics, and we get to see who wins the extra spicy turd of the week. You won't want to miss it.
Forever peace in the Middle East - 5/25/21
Steven, Charlie, and Jay bring a heavy dose of common sense every Tuesday on the hottest segment on Long Island radio, The Smart Guys. From politics to sports to everything in between, The Smart Guys never fail to bring a take you haven't heard before. Tune in this week. You won't want to miss it.
NBA needs a Civil War - 5/19/21
Basketball is back in New York, the Mets are relevant, and sports are coming together in full action. From NBA playoffs to regular-season baseball, Steve and Jay come at things from all different angles on this week's special sports episode.
Follow the peace - 5/18/21
The middle east is in shambles, vaccines are 50/50, and the world is still looking to make a U-Turn on a one-way road. In this week's episode, Steven, Charlie, and Jay break down the latest issues in the world, and you won't want to miss who this week's turd of the week is.
Smooth Show - 5/11/21
Steven, Charlie, and Jay bring a heavy dose of common sense every Tuesday on the hottest segment on Long Island radio, The Smart Guys. From politics to sports to everything in between, The Smart Guys never fail to bring a take you haven't heard before. Tune in this week. You won't want to miss it.
Society of Extremes - 5/4/21
In this week's episode of The Smart Guys, we discuss the reopening plan for New York and all that comes with rushing back to our everyday lives. But is it too soon? To ambitious? The Smart Guys also hit a myriad of important topics, so you won't want to miss it.
Better than the Oscars - 4/28/21
The NFL draft is here, and Steven and Jay break down what is going down in this year's draft. Will the Jets find their golden boy or add to the collection of busts they already have? Will Fields drop to the Bears? And what about Jimmy G!? This and more on this special episode.
Combo Sandwich - 4/27/21
The Smart Guys are here to bring you a dose of common sense on all the hottest topics of the week. Politics, sports, and everything in between is where the Smart Guys dive this week, and you will not want to miss who wins the turdy of the week.
Brace for Impact - 4/20/21
The country is at the brink of a breaking point and The Smart Guys dissect what exactly the trial everyone is following means for America. This and more on The Smart Guys.
Shit Show - 4/13/21
The Smart Guys bring the heat on this week's episode, and chaos erupts over little league baseball and intramural sports. Should our kids dictate the state of affairs and safety of our nation? Find out what The Smart Guys think on this week's crazy episode.
Stay in your Lane - 4/6/21
On this week's episode of The Smart Guys, the whole gang is back, and they are coming in hot with a heavy dose of common sense. The Smart Guys talk politics, sports, and how the two blend together, or better yet, maybe they shouldn't blend at all. This and more plus the turd of the week!
Rally On, America! - 3/31/21
Baseball is back! And we may need it more than ever. A sense of normalcy returns to our day-to-day lives, and Steve and Jay break down who's hot, who's not, and who's better off playing golf early this season. Tune into this special episode. You won't want to miss it.
Charlie's Spring Break Bananza - 3/23/21
On this week's episode, The Smart Guys break down Biden's first couple of months, the unfortunate situation in Colorado, and Charlie shares what he brought back from spring break. The Smart Guys cover it all, and of course, we get to find out who is this week's turd.
Down goes, Oliver! - 3/16/21
On this week's episode of The Smart Guys, Dumbull and the Shark are back at it, and Steve and Charlie get after Jay. The Smart Guys talk Cuomo, America, and we get to see who stepped in the coveted turd of the week.
My Family, Your Family, Our Family - 3/9/21
The Smart Guys break down the royal family escapade, and all that comes with the little nuances each family has. Every family has etiquette and unwritten rules, but did the Duchess of Sussex know what she was getting into it. This and more on The Smart Guys.
Dumbull is born - 3/2/21
The key to life is simple, and the path to success in America is easier than you might think. You don't need to read a million books or be the smartest person in the room. In this week's episode, Steven reveals his formula to succeed and unveils his new identity. This is one you're not going to want to miss.
Who's the bully - 2/23/21
Who is the real bully in America? Is it Cuomo, or maybe Ted Cruz, or perhaps it's Heidi Cruz. Or maybe Cruz is the coward for leaving Texas, or maybe Cuomo is the coward for letting New York down in times of crisis. The Smart Guys break this down and more on this week's episode.
King Kong Explodes - 2/16/21
New York looks to open sports, Joe Biden's first 30 days have been a blur, and Cuomo looks to be more worried about his brand than he does with the city. Are our enemies working against us while Biden is sleeping? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Smart Guys.
Bring out the orange jumpsuit instead - 02/09/21
The Superbowl, impeachment, and what really should happen to Trump are all topics on this week's episode of The Smart Guys. Steven, Charlie, and Jay always bring a heavy dose of common sense, and we get a look at who won the bronze turdy.
America! The land of the little guy - 02/02/21
The market goes crazy as and the billionaires get hit in the head by a couple of keyboard warriors. Robinhood stock trading sends the world upside down, and Gamestop becomes relevant again for the first time since Mario 64 came out. The Smart Guys hit heavy this week on this week's episode.
Impeachment can wait; people are dying - 01/26/21
As COVID 19 continues to ramp up, our nation's leaders have their vision in the rearview mirror as we gear up for another try at impeachment. The Smart guys breakdown the situation and hit hard with a heavy dose of common sense on this week's episode.
Dawn of a new day - 01/19/21
The Trump era is officially behind us, and a new chapter is about to unfold. In a sense, we feel relieved that the worst is behind us, and a breath of fresh air fills the country's streets. The Smart Guys discuss what's next and go over some of the nations hottest topics, from nude photos to public policy, tune into this weeks episode to learn more.
What if? - 01/12/21
From day one, President Trump had a chance to be different. To go against the grain of the average politician and to give everyday Americans a chance to succeed. Instead, we endured four years of a bad reality TV show. But what if? What if Trump had a little empathy? Where would be as a country?
A sound bite a day - 01/5/21
Vaccines have arrived, and the country seems more invested in developing outlandish solutions than actually figuring out a plan to deliver the vaccines millions of Americans eagerly await. The Smart Guys discuss plans of action, big tech, and more on this week's episode.
Bad Broadway Show - 12/29/20
As we head into the new year, Americans worry if they will keep their houses and where their next paycheck will come from. Stimulus checks are in talks but will anything get done, or is it all for a show? The Smart Guys discuss this and more on this week's episode.
The best that could have been - 12/22/20
When you think about Donald Trump's legacy, what comes to mind? For some, it's greatness, a real American with traditional values. For others is a disaster, a monstrous person who will do anything for attention and a dollar. The Smart Guys breakdown what his legacy will go down as and what could have been for this great nation.
You get a pardon! You get a pardon! - 12/15/20
In this week's episode of The Smart Guys, Steve, Charlie, and Jay dissect what Trump will do in his last month as President. What makes something right or wrong in society, and why do some issues get completely overlooked? This and more on The Smart Guys.
Live in the studio!
For the first time, The Smart Guys are all together under one roof, live in the studio. Jay, Charles, and Steven talk politics, sports, discuss the vaccine and bring on a special guest in this week's special episode of The Smart Guys.
John Lennon - 12/08/20
Steven and Jay go back in history to reflect on where they were when John Lennon was shot and what that day meant to the entire world. In a world where everyone is either one thing or the other, John Lennon split the forest from the trees and saw things others can't see. Steven shares a story that sheds some light on the world today on this week's episode of The Smart Guys.
Whose Biden's Patrick Mahomes? - 12/01/20
Big tech, stimulus package part two, and a heavy dose of common sense are all included in this week's episode of The Smart Guys. Find out why Charles almost missed his Thanksgiving dinner and if Steven can three-peat in picking the winner of the bronze turdy award.
An Emmy or state policy? - 11/24/20
The Smart Guys take the mic and talk election rigging, Biden's new cabinet choices, and shine the light on New York's very own award-winning governor. Is an Emmy award the new key to the city? Find out what The Smart Guys think about this and more.
Trump's going out with a bang - 11/17/20
On this week's episode, The Smart Guys bring a heavy dose of common sense and have some advice for President Trump's last two months in office. What does Trump have to do to go out like a champ? Find out in this week's episode of The Smart Guys.
Bring the heat - 11/10/20
The election results are in, and The Smart Guys come in hot on this week's episode with thoughts on the presidential election and the future of our democracy. As the country tries to sort out the mess that is going on in the White House, so do The Smart Guys on this week's episode.
Give me a sign - 10/27/20
The election is only a week away, and The Smart Guys are here this week to bring some clarity to the most prominent election our country has ever seen. Who are The Smart guys thinking about voting for? It may come down to a sign. Find out who won the turdy in this week's episode of The Smart Guys.
Science vs. Trump, who do you believe? - 10/20/20
The world seems a bit off, and there is a weird aura in the air. The Smart Guys discuss what is going on with local politics, the coronavirus, and the election. With a vaccination in talks, do you believe the election, or do you think the science holds the truth? Find out what The Smart Guys think about this week's episode.
Biden out of the basement, Bingo! - 10/13/20
The election starts to heat up, and The Smart guys dive into the latest news on what's going on. Steven gives his take on what Biden has to do to win, and it involves Florida's favorite board game. As always, The Smart Guys bring common sense to complex issues, and we learn who wins the turdy of the week.
Lenny! - 10/6/20
Trump battles COVID and turns the whole issue into a WWE spectacle, but The Smart Guys have a message for everyone who lost someone important during this time. Steven Schwartz, Charles Wallshein, and Jay Oliver dissect some of the week's most critical issues, and we find out who stepped in the bronze turdy on this week's episode of The Smart Guys.
The Great American Debate - 9/29/2020
You will not want to miss this episode of The Smart Guys as Steven Schwartz and Charlie Wallshein square off in The Great American Debate. Steven Schwartz plays Joe Biden, Charles Wallshein plays Donald Trump, and Jay Oliver plays Chris Wallace in a special episode of The Smart Guys.
King of Countertops (Anthony Weiner Interview) - 9/22/2020
This week's episode of The Smart Guys makes history on the radio with the first interview with Anthony Weiner since his return. Weiner talks with The Smart Guys about where the world is today and brings his own dose of common sense to The Smart Guys.
Trump has blood on his hands, and Biden has bug blood on his hands - 9/15/2020
Do you believe in the president anymore? The Smart Guys dissect the current political climate, talk Biden's press conference from the cornfield, and we find out who won the turd of the week.
Pack a mask and a condom - 9/8/2020
Smart guys talk about what you need to succeed in today's college world. If you want to get lucky, you may need more then just a condom. Whose worst, Trump or Biden? All this and more on today's episode of The Smart Guys.
Black and blue can both be for you - 9/1/2020
In this week's episode, The Smart Guys discuss the upcoming election, past presidents, and ponder whether the current economy is really that strong. Steven drops a piece of advice for the president that could shift the political climate in an instant, and we find out who won the turd of the week.
Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or a refrigerator? - 8/25/2020
DNC and RNC kick-off, protests continue, and The Smart Guys drop some knowledge on what this all means for America. Who would win a marbles contest, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or a refrigerator? Find this out and more on this week's episode of The Smart Guys.
Direction and Reinvention - 8/18/2020
Does the current economy have a real direction, or is it all a facade? The Smart Guys break it down and dive into some of the major issues going on in America. Get your healthy dose of common-sense solutions on this week's episode of The Smart Guys.
The Blind Horse - 8/11/2020
The Smart Guys dive into the gun problem in America and present common-sense solutions to a problem long overdue. Much of Long Island still does not have power, but is there a way to energize this issue for the next time? The Smart Guys discuss this and more on this week's episode.
Cats and Dogs need to get along - 8/4/2020
With America as divided as ever, the Smart Guys offer a bit of advice to part the sea and bring the country together. Could this lead to unlikely partnerships? Find out in this week's episode of the Smart Guys.
New leader in town - 7/28/2020
With back to school approaching, governors and mayors scramble to address the return. Baseball has some hiccups in its 60 game season, and the Smart Guys deliver a custom plan for a sensible return to school.
Mixed Messages - 7/21/2020
In this week's episode, the Smart Guys discuss humanity vs. economics and address the lack of leadership plaguing America when it needs it the most. Georgias finest go head to head, and the Smart Guys announce the turd of the week.
Money talks, Redskins walk - 7/14/2020
After years of denying anything wrong with the Redskins name, Dan Snyder decides to change the football team mascot after big advertisers threaten to walk. Is this a trend to come, and was the move the right decision? The Smart Guys break it down on this week's episode.
1-800 Riot - 7/7/2020
Rioting and protesting continue, and the Smart Guys breakdown what is going on during America's hottest new hobby. Want to learn how to start your own protest? The Smart Guys tell you how on this week's episode.
Don Lemon, the lemon - 6/30/2020
This week's bronze turd award goes to a real lemon, and the Smart Guys conquer the week's hottest topics with common-sense solutions.
Should I stay, or should I go? - 6/23/2020
As America erupts into a full-on frenzy over what statues to take down and which ones to keep, the Smart Guys come up with a foolproof process to eliminate the chaos.
Anarchy in America - 6/16/2020
Portland, Seattle, and a complete loss of control in American cities bring the Smart Guys to look at what is going on. How does this affect the future of cities and the spread of COVID-19? The Smart Guys look for a sensible answer.
The Smart Guys - 6/9/2020
This week's episode is the official birth of the Smart Guys. Steven Schwartz, Charles Wallshein, and Jay Oliver bring common-sense solutions to complex problems and shine a light of sensibility on a world that needs it more than ever.
Can't we all just get along? - 6/2/2020
Riots, protests, and anarchy run through America, and the Smart Guys make sense of what is going on in America's largest cities. With a nation divided, the Smart Guys look for integrated solutions in this week's episode.
Leadership, Leadership, Leadership - 5/26/2020
How can a nation move forward if the leadership doesn't exist? The Smart Guys dissect the real issues America currently faces amongst a crisis and wonder where our nation's leaders are hiding? Will a real leader please stand up.
The Guarantee - 5/19/2020
The Smart Guys dive into the economics of sports amongst a national pandemic, and Steven makes a bold guarantee about the birth of the coronavirus. Is it a virus or something more? Find out in this week's episode of the Smart Guys.
50 Something Days of Hell - 5/13/2020
In the first-ever episode of the Smart Guys, Steven shares his personal experience with COVID-19 and dives deep into his own mindset of how the pandemic changed his world and millions of others forever.