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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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Ep 68No-Hitter Reunion Show

Johan Santana, Terry Collins, Josh Thole and Mike Baxter join Jay Horwitz to discuss the first no-hitter in Mets history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 202136 min

Ep 67Robin Ventura Reflects on His Time with the Mets

Former Met Robin Ventura joins the podcast to discuss his return to college, shares some insight on locker room pranks and of course his Grand Slam Single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 202127 min

Ep 66The Legacy of the Say Hey Kid

Jay Horwitz celebrates Willie Mays’ 90th birthday by reflecting on legend in the game of baseball. He is joined by co-author of “24 - Life Stories and Lessons of the Say Hey Kid” John Shea, Mets legend Ed Kranepool and Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda to talk about the great Willie Mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 202130 min

Ep 65Michael Cuddyer Reflects on his Baseball Career

Former Met Michael Cuddyer had a 15 year career in the Major Leagues, filled with two All-Star appearances, a Silver Slugger Award and a batting title. He capped off his career with helping lead the Mets to the 2015 National League pennant. He joins Jay for this personal look at his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 202131 min

Ep 64The Curious Case of Sidd Finch

36 years later, it still may be the greatest April Fools’ prank ever pulled. Joe Berton (Sidd Finch) and Layne Stewart (Sports Illustrated photographer) talk about how they helped trick the sports world with the Mets signing of the mysterious prospect, Sidd Finch. Former Met, Ed Lynch, even joins the podcast to share his point of view as a player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 202129 min

Ep 63Frank Viola Talks New York Roots

Former Met player and coach Frank Viola chats with Jay Horwitz about his early days in baseball, his conversation with Jacob deGrom early in his career and much more his this latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202121 min

Ep 62Willie Randolph Shares Baseball Memories

Jay Horwitz is joined by Willie Randolph to discuss Willie’s many decades in the game of baseball, how he and Jay first met and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 202122 min

Ep 612015 NLCS MVP Daniel Murphy Joins the Podcast

The postseason hero from the 2015 National League champion Mets, Daniel Murphy, talks about his Mets career and much more as he joins Jay Horwitz in this latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202117 min

Ep 60Jerry Manuel Talks Managing the Mets and Growing the Game

Former Mets manager Jerry Manuel discusses his time with the Mets and shares more about his charity work growing the game of baseball to underserved areas in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 202120 min

Ep 59Mazzilli Talks Baseball Career

Lee Mazzilli chats with Jay about his career and so much more in his latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 202120 min

Ep 58HoJo Shares Stories from his Amazin’ Career

Howard Johnson reflects on his trade to the Mets, those great late-80s teams he was a part of and shares some funny stories with Jay Horwitz in this latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 202119 min

Ep 57John Maine Talks Mets Career

Mets hurler John Maine discusses his Mets career. He talks about working alongside Pedro Martinez, Johan Santana and Tom Glavine, the big games he pitched, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202021 min

Ep 56Mike Pelfrey Talks Opening of Citi Field

Former Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey talks about the opening of Citi Field, his Mets career and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 202016 min

Ep 55Darryl Strawberry Talks Life After Baseball

Mets great Darryl Strawberry joins the podcast to discuss his new book, his faith and his dedication to helping others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202017 min

Ep 54Todd Hundley Talks Mets Career and Pete Alonso

The former Mets slugger talks about setting the Mets' single-season home run record and the MLB single-season record for catchers. He also shares about his meeting Pete Alonso in 2019 and his relationship with his dad, former Major Leaguer Randy Hundley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 202019 min

Ep 53Orosco Shares Stories from the Mound

World Series champion Jesse Orosco joins the podcast to discuss the 1986 season and share some moments from that championship season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 202017 min

Ep 52Terry Collins Talks Mets Career

Former Mets manager Terry Collins talks about his time with the Mets. He shares stories from the bench including his perspective of being a part of Johan Santana’s no-hitter, the Mets 2015' playoff run, his infamous mic’d up moment and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 202019 min

Ep 51Bobby Jones Shares Amazin’ Comeback

Right-handed pitcher Bobby Jones talks about his Mets career. He provides a first-hand account of striking out Ken Griffey Jr. and Mark McGwire back-to-back in the 1997 All-Star Game, his Subway Series appearance and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202014 min

Ep 50John Franco Reflects on September 11

On the 19th anniversary of the attacks of September 11th, John Franco joins Jay Horwitz to reflect on that day in 2001. John provides a detailed account of that day and the days and weeks following and how he and the team contributed to the healing process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202016 min

Ep 49Todd Zeile Talks Transition from the Field to the Studio

Former Met Todd Zeile talks about the being a part of the 2000 NL champion Mets, his transition to the SNY studio and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202018 min

Ep 48Doc Gooden Relives his 1985 Cy Young Season

Doc Gooden joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his dominant 1985 season. In 1985 Doc didn’t experience a sophomore jinx, going 24-4 with a 1.53 ERA on the way to the NL Cy Young. He remembers his teammate Gary Carter, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202016 min

Ep 47Basketball Legend Willis Reed Talks Mets

Basketball Hall of Famer Willis Reed talks about the 1969 Mets, the Knicks' 1970 championship and his friendship with Tommie Agee in this edition of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 202015 min

Ep 46Kevin Mitchell Talks Game 6 of the ‘86 World Series

Kevin Mitchell scored in the bottom of the 10th to tie Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. The Mets went on to win that game and the Series. Kevin catches up with Jay to talk about what he was thinking at that moment, the 1986 Mets, his health and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 202017 min

Ep 45Basketball Hall of Famer Mike Breen Talks Being a Mets Fan

Long time Mets fan and Basketball Hall of Famer Mike Breen talks about his career in basketball announcing and broadcasting as well as his love for the Amazin' Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 202019 min

Ep 441986 World Series Champion Ed Hearn Joins the Podcast

World Series champion Ed Hearn joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his career, his health issues off the field and how he uses his platform to better the lives of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 202018 min

Ep 43Manager Clint Hurdle Talks His Time With the Mets

The 2013 NL Manager of the Year, Clint Hurdle ended his playing career with the Mets, then launched his managerial career in the Mets Minor League system working with the players like Todd Hundley and many other future Major Leaguers including a DL stint from the great Keith Hernandez. He shares that story and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 202017 min

Ep 42Gary Cohen Talks Mets Moments

Long time Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen talks about his best moments with the team. From his first day on the job, where a brawl broke out at the team photo, to his call of Bartolo’s impossible home run in San Diego, plus so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 202027 min

Ep 41Two Time Super Bowl Champion Joins the Podcast

Mets fan and former New York Giants punter Sean Landeta joins Jay Horwitz to talk about playing on Monday Night Football when the Mets won the 1986 World Series, his career in the NFL and his love of baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 202019 min

Ep 40Catching Up With Kranepool

Jay talks to Ed Kranepool about his recent kidney transplant, reuniting with his 1969 teammates at their 50th anniversary celebration at Citi Field last season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 202016 min

Ep 39Leiter Shares Incredible Stories

Al Leiter joins Jay Horwitz to talk about where he was on 9-11, why he was warming up in the bullpen during Robin Ventura’s grand slam single and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 202025 min

Ep 38The Captain - David Wright Joins the Podcast

David Wright talks about his playing career, playing practical jokes on Jay and his t-ball coaching experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202020 min

Ep 37Howie Rose Talks Mets History

There might not be two people who know more about the Mets than long-time play-by-play voice Howie Rose and team historian, Jay Horwitz. Listen as they chat about the team’s most historic moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202017 min

Ep 36Recently Retired Granderson Chats Career, Post Baseball Plans

Curtis Granderson reflects on his 16 seasons in baseball and shares his plans after retirement from the game. Hear about his charity work, possible broadcasting career, what it was like to be on deck when Bartolo Colón homered and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202015 min

Ep 35Billy Wagner Talks Mets, Chance at Hall

Listen as Billy Wagner talks about his time in New York, the possibility of being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202013 min

Ep 34Bruce Beck Discusses Time Covering Mets

NBC Sports anchor Bruce Beck chats about his time covering the Mets over the years, his career as a reporter, relationship with players and the impact of David Wright’s legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202015 min

Ep 33John Olerud Talks Henderson Encounter

Former Mets first baseman John Olerud talks about the infamous Ricky Henderson story and opens up about being a part of the great Mets infield during the late 90's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202013 min

Ep 32Jay Catches Up with Kevin Burkhardt

National TV sportscaster Kevin Burkhardt got his start with SNY, as a life-long Mets fan it was a dream come true. Now Burkhardt is a national voice doing play-by-play for the NFL on FOX. But he hasn’t forgotten his roots, he catches up with Jay Horwitz in his latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 202013 min

Ep 31Carlos Delgado Chats Mets, Giving Back & Beltrán

Carlos Delgado sits down with Jay Horwitz to discuss his playing days with the Mets, his charitable efforts and how he thinks Carlos Beltrán will be a great fit as the new manager of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 201915 min

Ep 30Bobby Ojeda Talks 1986 Mets & Shares Unique 9/11 Story

Bobby Ojeda joins the podcast to discuss his playing days with the Mets, the 1986 championship team and tells a unique story of how he rescued his daughter from the city on September 11, 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 201924 min

Ep 29Pat Mahomes Talks Mets and NFL Son

Former Mets pitcher Pat Mahomes chats with Jay Horwitz about his time with the Mets, his NFL star son and more in this latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 201912 min

Ep 28Mike Baxter Talks No-Hitter, Coaching & More

Former Met Mike Baxter joins the podcast to discuss his game-saving catch during Johan Santan’s no hitter, his time with the Mets and what he is up to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 201914 min

Ep 27Robin Ventura Chats Mets

On this episode, former Mets third baseman Robin Ventura sits down with Jay Horwitz to discuss his time in the orange and blue, including everything from his Mike Piazza impression to his infamous Grand Slam Single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 201914 min

Ep 26Ron Darling Chats Baseball & Broadcasting Careers

Former Mets pitcher and current Mets broadcaster, Ron Darling sits down with Jay Horwitz to discuss everything from his playing days to his broadcasting colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 201915 min

Ep 25Jerry Koosman Reminisces On Miracle Mets

Jerry Koosman joins the podcast to talk about his career, the magical 1969 Mets season and the 50th reunion of that World Series team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 201917 min

Ep 24R.A. Dickey Chats With Jay Horwitz

R.A. Dickey joins the podcast to discuss his close relationship with Mickey Callaway, stepping away from the game, his Cy Young season and the knuckleball craft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 201914 min

Ep 23College Football National Champion and Original Met Galen Cisco Joins the Podcast

Galen Cisco was a two-sport star playing college football for legendary coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State University. Cisco gave up on football to pursue a career in baseball to join the Mets for their inaugural season. Take a listen at this unique interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 201917 min

Ep 22Bobby V talks Post 9/11 Game

Former Mets Manager Bobby Valentine helped the City heal after the 9-11 attacks. He shares his vivid emotional accounts of the locker room around the first game in New York after the attacks and the impact Mike Piazza’s game-winning home run still has on the city of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 201915 min

Ep 21Cliff Floyd Shares Laughs with Jay Horwitz

Former Mets slugger Cliff Floyd chats with Jay Horwitz about his playing days, life as a broadcaster and his short role as Jay’s doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 201916 min

Ep 20Mets Legend Fonzie Joins the Podcast

On this episode of Jay Horwitz’s Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, former New York Met and current Brooklyn Cyclones manager Edgardo Alfonzo talks about his baseball career, how he connects with young players and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 201915 min

Ep 19Original Met Frank Thomas Talks Early Days of the Team

Original Met, Frank Thomas, joins Jay Horwitz to talk about the original days of the Mets, manager Casey Stengel and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 201913 min