NYC Radio: John Sterling Enjoying His New Show On 77WABC

John Sterling, the iconic former radio voice of the New York Yankees, who called an extraordinary 5,060 consecutive games before retiring in 2024, remains a cherished figure in New York sports media.  At 87 (as of July 4, 2025), Sterling is not done with broadcasting. 

Last month, he launched The John Sterling Show, a weekly hour-long talk radio program airing Saturdays at 4 p.m. on 77WABC.

For Sterling, who spent decades narrating Yankees history, this transition to talk radio is both a nod to his early career and a chance to work at a relaxed pace. 

“It’s the right speed for me, once a week,” he told Advance/SILive.com with a laugh. “After 55 years traveling with teams, I’m done with that.”

“It’s about my speed to do it once a week,” he told the Advance/SILive.com with a chuckle. “I’ve traveled with teams for 55 years. I’m not going to travel anymore.”

Far from coasting, Sterling is energized by the new show and already considering expansion. “We might make it longer, but we’ll see,” he said. “Being on a major New York station—50,000 watts, clear channel, non-directional—it’s fantastic.”

Switching from play-by-play to talk radio presents new challenges, but Sterling’s early career makes him well-suited for the role. “I’ve done talk radio since I started,” he noted. After early disc jockey gigs, he hosted a prominent talk show for Metromedia’s WCBM in Baltimore starting in October 1964. There, while covering general topics, a pivotal guest conversation sparked his passion for sports media, paving the way for his legendary Yankees tenure.