With Stugotz and Hochman: Lombardo

In this episode of With Stu Gatz and Hockman, the hosts dive deep into the legendary and enigmatic caller Al Lombardo, whose two iconic phone calls to the Dan Lebitard Show in 2011 became legendary in sports radio lore. The conversation centers on Lombardo’s unforgettable line—'Sam Sneed, my God!'—and the bizarre, hyper-specific knowledge he displayed about golf, billiards, bowling, and even the 2006 NBA Finals, all delivered with a cadence and confidence that stunned the hosts. The duo reflects on how Lombardo’s calls were so powerful they were turned into a recurring show opener, and they explore the mystery of who he really was—rumored to have worked at an NBC affiliate in Schenectady, claiming implausible ratings and connections. Despite no verifiable record of his show, the hosts speculate that Lombardo was a passionate, self-mythologizing local radio personality who listened obsessively to their show, grew increasingly enraged, and finally exploded in a call that became a cultural moment. The episode ends with a nostalgic tribute to the Masters, a nod to Lombardo’s enduring legacy, and a playful nickname challenge in his honor.