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  • Why Mike Tyson Loved the ’86 Mets and Davey Johnson’s Gigantic Impact

    Why Mike Tyson Loved the ’86 Mets and Davey Johnson’s Gigantic Impact
    Sep 10 2025
    Live from PC Richard & Son in Astoria, Queens — Vito Calise & Jonathan Baron sit down with Mets Hall of Famer and longtime PR chief Jay Horwitz for an absolute masterclass in Mets lore. Jay goes deep on the brawl culture of the 1986 Mets (Eric Davis vs. Ray Knight!), why Mike Tyson loved that team, and why “nobody fights anymore.” He shares never-before-told David Wright clubhouse stories (cookies, pranks, leadership), the 2015 comeback, the emotional 2018 farewell, and what made Davey Johnson “analytics before analytics.” We also preview the alumni game (managers, competitiveness, and a “point spread”), remember the Mets-Phillies rivalry of ’07–’08, and talk about ownership honoring franchise history. Stick around for Jay’s takes on Brandon Nimmo’s leadership, scoreboard mishaps, classic card-pull stories (Howard Johnson, Terry Leach), and the enduring spirit of the Mets alumni family. Presented by PC Richard & Son. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 The ’86 Mets “fight culture” & Eric Davis vs. Ray Knight01:06 Live from PC Richard & Son — intro & why Jay is the September voice01:28 Wright’s 2015 return HR & September memories02:44 Old-school brawls vs. Phillies; Craig Jefferies chaos03:37 “No punches at Citi Field” fact & Pete Alonso’s hockey take04:10 Game 6 ’86 World Series: Mookie, Carter, and the comeback04:43 Alumni game preview — star names, managers, competitiveness05:12 Endy Chávez catch + the outfield plaque06:29 Why this alumni game will get spicy; the “point spread”07:35 Vito’s Mike Pelfrey jersey story08:11 Jose Reyes moments & Asdrúbal Cabrera’s legendary bat flip08:36 The ’07–’08 Mets-Phillies heat; the collapse & Glavine start09:19 Marlins daggers & 162 scars10:11 Citizens Bank HR binges & franchise records10:27 David Wright’s cookies, uniform, and 2015 leadership13:04 2018 Wright night: foul pop story, walk-off wait, Austin Jackson GW hit14:03 Why Wright = Gary Carter DNA (community & class)15:00 Wright’s binoculars prank on Jay15:58 Spring training prank: stretcher, birdseed & ducks17:00 Brandon Nimmo’s media leadership and the “front of locker” rule18:24 Davey Johnson: bold tactics, relievers in the OF, analytics mindset20:07 The ’84–’90 win run; “should’ve won more” honesty20:49 Gooden & Strawberry redemption; ownership honoring history22:47 Card game: Howard Johnson stories & ’86 40th anniversary tease25:13 Terry Leach’s 11–1 season26:05 The Scioscia HR & ’88 pain27:08 Mike Tyson x Mets photo backstory28:14 Scoreboard oops + lessons learned28:59 1969 In Memoriam mix-up & the Wikipedia warning29:46 Jay’s alumni mission & keeping everyone in the Mets family31:09 Jay’s pod: Amazin’ Conversations & upcoming Davey episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Mets Make a Statement in Detroit: Soto Slam, Pete’s Payback, McLean Mania | Jeff McNeil Interview

    Mets Make a Statement in Detroit: Soto Slam, Pete’s Payback, McLean Mania | Jeff McNeil Interview
    Sep 4 2025
    The Mets took 2 of 3 from the Tigers and it felt BIG. We count down the Top 5 moments: Juan Soto’s thunderous grand slam, Luis Torrens’s game-changer, Pete Alonso vs. Chris Paddack, and the broadcast love-fest for Nolan McLean. Plus: Reds/Phillies look-ahead, “don’t-get-swept” math, and a full Jeff McNeil interview—clubhouse vibes, center-field reps, the Brett Baty hug, and his fantasy-football “front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 min
  • “We’ve Got Years of Winning Coming” Carlos Mendoza and Mark Vientos Talk Bright Mets Future

    “We’ve Got Years of Winning Coming” Carlos Mendoza and Mark Vientos Talk Bright Mets Future
    Sep 2 2025
    Two big interviews this week: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on the September stretch, clubhouse energy around the call-ups, and the hitting group’s impact — plus Mark Vientos on the Little League Classic homer, choosing his WBC team, routines, opposite-field power, and why Mets fans should be hyped for the young core (Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, Jett Williams & more).We also plug our PC Richard & Son event in Astoria on Monday, Sept 8 @ 6 PM before Mets-Phillies — Mr. & Mrs. Met, tons of giveaways (signed hats/balls, bobbleheads), and fantasy league sign-ups! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 min
  • Citi Field Is STILL A "House of Horrors" for Phillies | Brett Baty Interview

    Citi Field Is STILL A "House of Horrors" for Phillies | Brett Baty Interview
    Aug 28 2025
    The Mets complete a thrilling sweep of the Phillies at Citi Field! Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron break down all the action, including Nolan McLean’s dominant outing, Edwin Díaz’s shutdown performance, Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off, and Mark Vientos’ clutch hitting. Plus — we sit down with Brett Baty to talk about his growing friendship with Jeff McNeil, his engagement story, playing with Francisco Álvarez, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos, and his excitement about the Mets’ playoff push. Presented by PC Richard & Son — the official sponsor of Meet at the Apple. 00:00 – Brett Baty on his friendship with Jeff McNeil00:30 – Mets sweep recap intro02:00 – Mets’ offense surging in August03:10 – Nolan McLean looks like an ace05:00 – Phillies postgame meltdowns06:00 – Top 5 Mets vs Phillies moments countdown begins06:20 – #5: The Parabolic Microphone incident08:00 – #4: Edwin Díaz’s 5-out save with 4 Ks10:50 – #3: Brandon Nimmo walk-off vs Jhoan Duran13:00 – Brett Baty’s clutch at-bat sets up rally14:10 – #2: Mark Vientos sparks Game 1 win with huge double15:40 – Mets lineup depth with Ronny Mauricio and Francisco Álvarez16:00 – #1: Nolan McLean’s Citi Field debut dominance20:30 – Jonah Tong’s call-up and future rotation impact23:30 – Energy at Citi Field feels like Harvey Days24:00 – Brett Baty Interview begins24:10 – More on his friendship with Jeff McNeil25:00 – Engagement story and proposal details27:00 – Fun TikTok stories with his fiancée28:10 – Brett’s dad handing out signed cards to fans29:00 – Success vs left-handed pitching this season30:00 – Playing alongside Vientos, Mauricio & Álvarez again31:00 – Embracing second base & versatility32:00 – Impact of Antoine Richardson on baserunning33:00 – Little League Classic memories36:00 – The Parabolic Microphone game from a player’s perspective39:00 – Growing alongside Francisco Álvarez40:20 – Nolan McLean’s impact on the clubhouse41:30 – Mets’ playoff push mindset42:20 – Mets-Phillies rivalry feelings43:10 – Lessons from last season’s playoff run44:30 – Confidence in Mets roster depth45:00 – NFL talk: Jets, fantasy football & predictions52:00 – Closing thoughts + PC Richard & Son giveaway55:00 – Mets wild card standings update57:00 – Wrap-up + reminder to subscribe 📌 Timestamps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 min
  • Is Nolan McLean EXACTLY What The Mets NEEDED?!

    Is Nolan McLean EXACTLY What The Mets NEEDED?!
    Aug 25 2025
    Nolan McClean’s first two MLB starts = 2 wins, 15+ Ks, 0 BBs on Saturday… and the Mets take 2 of 3 in Atlanta. We break down the Top 5 Moments from Mets-Braves—Juan Soto & Francisco Lindor’s double steal, Clay Holmes’ efficient gem, Starling Marte’s hose + HR, McLean’s seven dominant innings, and Mark Vientos going full Swaggy V with HRs in three straight plate appearances. We also talk Brett Baty’s August heater and defensive versatility, Tyrone Taylor’s highlight catch, and a massive homestand ahead: Phillies in, Marlins after, and Nolan’s first Citi Field start vs PHI. Plus theme nights (Pokémon GO, GKR Night, Sesame Street, Queens Culture, Fireworks, Blippi) and our Sept 8live pod at PC Richard & Son Astoria with giveaways (Mr. & Mrs. Met, bobbleheads, more). Rate & review—helps a ton—and DM us if you want into the Meet at the Apple Fantasy Football league! Chapters 00:00 Nolan McClean announces himself (sinker/sweeper, 7 IP, 7 K, 0 BB) 01:20 Series vibes: two blowouts + a dogfight, still a big road win 02:10 Swaggy V is back: 5 HR in ~a week; lineup cooking with Lindor/Soto hot 04:06 Top-5 countdown intro (presented by PC Richard & Son) 04:30 #5 Lindor & Soto pull off the double steal (power + speed) 05:15 #4 Clay Holmes goes 6.1, 2 ER—rotation feeds off McLean’s jolt 06:24 #3 Starling Marte: OF laser at the plate + later HR (don’t run on him) 07:20 #2 McClean joins Harvey territory: 15+ Ks in first two Mets starts 10:10 #1 Mark Vientos: three straight PA HRs span + key 2-run shot in G3 11:55 Brett Baty’s August surge & legit 2B/3B versatility 15:24 Tyrone Taylor’s run-saving grab & bottom-order impact weekend 17:47 Wild Card watch: Reds/D-backs looming; circle Sept 5–7 at CIN 19:07 Homestand hype: Phillies first—perfect weather & scoreboard-watching 21:03 This week’s theme nights + Friday fireworks (Aug 29) 22:40 Pitching slate: Kodai Senga Monday, McLean Wednesday vs PHI 23:22 Sept 8 LIVE at PC Richard & Son Astoria—time & giveaways 24:22 Respect to Zack Wheeler (TOS surgery news) 25:43 Mets-Phillies rivalry stakes & approach: one pitch at a time 29:14 CTA: rate/review + Fantasy Football league invites 30:27 Sponsor read: PC Richard & Son (since 1909) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Is Francisco Lindor Going To Lead The Mets To The Playoffs?!

    Is Francisco Lindor Going To Lead The Mets To The Playoffs?!
    Aug 22 2025
    Francisco Lindor is scorching—nine-game hit streak, .500 AVG, 1.400+ OPS—and when he’s hot, the Mets are hot. But after a maddening set in D.C. (late swings, one-run pain, bullpen stress), it’s straight into Atlanta for a season-defining weekend. We hit Alvarez’s injury, Peterson’s gem, Kodai Senga’s uneven start, Baty/Vientos/Marte bright spots, the injury pile, bullpen asks, and why that Reds series (Sept 5–7) looms huge. Plus: Nolan McLean buzz, live show details, and our fantasy league idea. Let’s reset and believe. Subscribe & drop your ATL series prediction ⬇️ #Chapters00:00 Lindor’s heater + tone-setter01:05 Alvarez update & mood swing02:00 Game 1 positives: Vientos/Baty, Peterson gem03:18 Where it unraveled: Senga start & late chances04:20 Three-run cushion… gone: the finale sting05:00 Standings reality & Reds series circle06:00 The 2016 vibes & “dogfight” frame07:00 Injury pile tally (pitchers & bats)09:10 NL chaos: why there’s still a path10:05 Braves preview: matchups, what it takes11:10 Baty’s August, Lindor leadoff HR record12:00 Vientos/Marte uptick & two-out hitting13:15 Bullpen asks & starters past 6?14:10 Nolan McLean excitement (expectations)15:20 Weekend reset: times, atmosphere, vibes16:30 Fantasy league idea (join in comments)17:40 PC Richard LIVE SHOW (Sept 8) prizes19:00 Final rally: Believe & enjoy the weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min
  • How Excited is David Wright for Nolan McLean & Mets Stretch Run?! | '07 vs '08 Mets & Delgado HOF Case

    How Excited is David Wright for Nolan McLean & Mets Stretch Run?! | '07 vs '08 Mets & Delgado HOF Case
    Aug 18 2025
    David Wright joins Meet at the Apple to unpack ’07 vs ’08, the Delgado Hall of Fame debate, Johan’s 2008 heroics, and the chemistry that built the mid-2000s Mets core. Then we count down Mets–Mariners Top 5: Jonah Tong’s AAA debut, Lindor/Soto going back-to-back, Manaea’s booth moment, Vientos’ opposite-field dagger, and Nolan McLean’s electric debut. Plus: Alvarez update vibes, Gregory Soto’s quiet dominance, and what’s next in D.C. We even close with a quick detour into HBO’s The Gilded Age with Ben Ahlers who plays Jack the footman turned inventor! Subscribe for more Mets interviews, series recaps, and clubhouse stories. 00:00 Young call-ups & clubhouse energy (Nolan McLean spark) 00:34 Welcome David Wright 01:11 ’07 vs ’08 — which “got away”? 02:10 Johan’s knee, three-days’ rest & rotation context 03:19 The 2005 “turning point” team (Pedro, Beltrán, Jacobs) 05:13 Building a core: friendships → winning baseball 06:23 Carlos Delgado = Hall of Famer? Leadership & hitting lessons 07:52 Blind-ranking Wright moments (bare-hander, Citi HR, 2015 return, WS HR, Mo walk-off) 09:23 Why the Mo walk-off was the “I made it” moment 09:38 Yankees respect vs true NL East rivalries 10:45 Post-interview reset 11:49 Little League Classic weekend vibes 15:14 Top 5 — #5 Jonah Tong dominates AAA debut 16:59 Top 5 — #4 Lindor/Soto go back-to-back vs Castillo 17:56 Top 5 — #3 Manaea’s booth cameo & jokes 19:20 Top 5 — #2 Vientos’ opposite-field three-run HR off Kirby 20:37 Top 5 — #1 Nolan McLean’s dazzling debut (& behind-the-back DP) 22:34 McLean’s two-way past and why pitching won out 23:46 Clubhouse celebration lore (postgame “bath”) 25:05 Fans showed up — crowd energy at Citi 26:02 Big homestand → Phillies looming 27:26 Manfred chat & realignment fan-fic 28:08 Alvarez status + NL catcher OPS context since July 21 30:23 “Big Dumper” scouting report (comic relief) 31:57 Bullpen spotlight: Gregory Soto’s run, usage with McLean starts 35:09 On to Washington — keep the edge 38:26 Bonus: The Gilded Age chat with Ben Ahlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 min
  • Is Jonah Tong an ELITE Prospect?! | Jonah Tong talks 99 MPH, New Changeup, and upcoming AAA Debut

    Is Jonah Tong an ELITE Prospect?! | Jonah Tong talks 99 MPH, New Changeup, and upcoming AAA Debut
    Aug 15 2025
    LIVE SHOW with Giveaways and MORE: P.C. Richard and Son in Astoria, Queens Monday September 8thMets top pitching prospect Jonah Tong joins Meet at the Apple ahead of his AAA Syracuse debut to break down the changeup grip that finally clicked (horseshoe between the fingers), the velocity jump to 99 mph, and why his 12–6 curve popped at the Futures Game. He talks about moving up with Jett Williams, Ryan Clifford, and Carson Benge, what he learned in the weight room, advice for the AA→AAA leap (“be me”), and repping Team Canada one day. Plus: Tim Lincecum inspo, “Canadian Cannon” nickname, Smash Bros vs. Sean Manaea, and more.Key moments:The grip tweak & why his cambio now tunnels and kills vert (10–11 mph off) Hitting 99 on the board before the call-up Futures Game curve he keeps rewatching Promoted with Jett, Clifford, Benge; culture in Bingo “Be me” advice for AAA & pitch mix (slider/change) Lincecum tapes with dad; “Canadian Cannon” shirts WBC Canada interest & the “eh” Bowman auto If you’re new here, we’re the official Mets podcast giving you the stories behind the box score. Subscribe for more interviews with the future of Flushing.Chapters (00:00 format)00:00 Mets–Braves series vibes, schedule gauntlet, Alonso HR record talk10:05 Alonso breaks the franchise HR mark, memories & milestones18:22 Why Jonah Tong is special to us + intro to the interview 20:53 Jonah joins: growth from 2023 PSL to AAA now 22:19 Velocity spike day, “saw 98… hit 99” story 24:55 Strength work, movement quality 26:14 Moving up with Jett/Clifford/Benge; Bingo culture 28:31 Deep Mets arm group: Sproat, McLean, Santucci, Thornton, Wenninger 30:11 Lincecum influence & nicknames (“Canadian Cannon”) 33:07 The AA→AAA jump & best advice: “Be me” 34:51 Futures Game curveball; slider/change progress 36:23 The changeup grip (horseshoe), selling 10–11 mph off 38:52 Team Canada & the “eh” auto; South Park bit 46:08 Rehab week: Winker/Raley, Smash Bros vs. Manaea 55:20 Uncle Jonah & sign-off; why the org future is bright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 4 min