Episodes

  • Remembering Rickey Henderson w/ John Olerud, Mookie Wilson & Turk Wendell

    Remembering Rickey Henderson w/ John Olerud, Mookie Wilson & Turk Wendell
    Dec 24 2024
    With Rickey Henderson's surprising and unfortunate passing, Jay Horwitz got together with a few members of the '99 Mets to talk about what it was like to play with Rickey Henderson and share some memories of one of the most beloved men to ever pick up a bat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • The Inspiring Story of How Mackey Sasser Helped TJ Rivera Get His Chance With The Mets

    The Inspiring Story of How Mackey Sasser Helped TJ Rivera Get His Chance With The Mets
    Dec 17 2024
    Mets fans will know Mackey Sasser from his time with the Mets in the late 80s and early 90s catching for guys like Ron Darling, Doc Gooden and David Cone. What they may not have known was that Mackey went out of his way to help TJ Rivera get a shot with the organization and earn his spot in the big leagues after going undrafted. The two reflect on their relationship and tell the tale of this unlikely story that will make you feel good and remember to always work hard and good things can happen! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Keith Hernandez Reacts to Mets Signing Juan Soto

    Keith Hernandez Reacts to Mets Signing Juan Soto
    Dec 11 2024
    Keith Hernandez joins Jay Horwitz to talk about the impact the Mets have made by signing Juan Soto, comparing it to when the Mets signed Gary Carter and headed toward their 1986 World Series win. Keith also talks about how Soto will fit in with the Mets lineup, Lindor’s incredible 2024 and the big things he sees from him in 2025, and the sad passing of Keith’s beloved cat Hadji. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Billy Wagner Gives Insight on The Hall of Fame Process

    Billy Wagner Gives Insight on The Hall of Fame Process
    Dec 3 2024
    Billy Wagner joins Jay Horwitz to talk about Billy being 5 votes shy of a ticket to Cooperstown last year and how he feels going into this month and his chances, with some insight on the truth behind the process. Billy also talks about his relationship with New York, the love he had for being a Met and some memories of beloved team photographer Marc Levine who passed away this last season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Was This One of Ron Darling’s Favorite Mets Teams EVER?!

    Was This One of Ron Darling’s Favorite Mets Teams EVER?!
    Nov 26 2024
    Ron Darling talks with Jay Horwitz about the incredible year the Mets had in 2024, the run that Francisco Lindor had to help carry the team to the playoffs, the amazing jb of Carlos Mendoza in his first full year as a manager and shares a great story about a very unexpected guest at a celebratory dinner after Game 7 in 1986! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • John Gibbons Talks About Carlos Mendoza’s First Year With The Mets, OMG Concerts and The Magical 2024 Season

    John Gibbons Talks About Carlos Mendoza’s First Year With The Mets, OMG Concerts and The Magical 2024 Season
    Nov 19 2024
    Bench Coach John Gibbons joins Jay to reflect on what was an incredible 2024 Season, how he was able to support Carlos Mendoza in his first year as a big league manager with the Mets and reflect on his teammates Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden seeing their numbers retired. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Kevin Burkhardt Reflects On His Time With The Mets, A-Rod's Mets Fandom and Calling The Super Bowl

    Kevin Burkhardt Reflects On His Time With The Mets, A-Rod's Mets Fandom and Calling The Super Bowl
    Nov 12 2024
    Kevin Burkhardt is a beloved figure for Mets fans after being with the team for 7 seasons starting in 2007 as the sideline reporter for SNY. Kevin talks about getting to call host FOX broadcasts with Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and the other guy as well getting to call Super Bowl Games. He also talks about how fortunate he was. to go from being a Mets fan to being a part of the team for so long and still to this day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • What Was the REASON that John Olerud was the Last MLB Player to Wear a Batting Helmet in the Field?

    What Was the REASON that John Olerud was the Last MLB Player to Wear a Batting Helmet in the Field?
    Nov 5 2024
    Jay sits down with Mets legend and friend of 30 years John Olerud to remember the “Greatest Infield of All Time” of the 1999 Mets and Olerud’s journey with the franchise. Olerud discusses the trade that brought him to New York, playing both ways in college and the infamous rumor spread by Rickey Henderson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins