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Jerry Ferrara has a long list of names he wants to have appear on his new “Throwbacks” sports podcast with Matt Leinart … but there’s one person he’s got highlighted at the very top of it — New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson.
TMZ Sports spoke with the former “Entourage” and “Power” actor about his project with the Heisman Trophy winner … and he’s excited to chat weekly with his cohost about all things sports and life in general.
Ferrara explained it’s not going to be all Xs and Os — he’s going to give the perspective of a true sports fan … as he has a lifetime of experience from cheering for his beloved Yankees, Giants and Knicks.
It’s a perfect pairing — as Ferrara pointed out, Leinart was the big man on USC’s campus around the same time Turtle was setting the Sunset Strip ablaze with Vinny, E and Drama. So in reality, the dudes probably woulda been buds 20 or so years ago in L.A. … but now they’re finally getting the opportunity to connect.
On top of that, Leinart will be able to give his West Coast takes … and Ferrara, a Brooklyn guy, has the East on lock.
As for folks who can join them on the show, Ferrara said there are a ton of candidates … but he’s really hoping to be able to chop it up with Brunson, Giants rookie Malik Nabers and head coach Brian Daboll.
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Of course, Babcock and Lucas weren’t about to let Ferrara go without asking him a quick “Entourage” question … and while he said fans will always hope for reboots and more movies, Jerry explained why it might not make the most sense.
But, what about a Turtle-focused spinoff?? Ferrara has an interesting response … and even pondered what life would look like for the guy these days.