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.

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.

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.

Bobby Parnell was part of some tough Mets teams before the club started to see things turn around more with the rise of pitchers like Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler. He had a firsthand view of their development as well as being one of the first guys of that Mets era to regularly throw triple digits. Bobby talks about this experience as well as what he thinks helped the Mets turn into a powerhouse in 2015.

NY Giants legend Howard Cross joins the podcast to not only talk New York Giants football, but his sons exciting college football career at Notre Dame. Howard talks about still giving his son guidance, even at half time as well as memories of playing for Bill Parcells and how their relationship has evolved post-career.

David Wright joins Jay Horwitz to talk NLCS, a series he went to twice with the Mets, against the Dodgers, a team that he beat twice in the postseason. David gives his perspective from being at Dodger stadium and what he has seen out of Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos this year as well as the similarities  in this team and the 2015 Mets.

The Mets are bringing the NLDS to Citi Field for the first time since 2015 against the Phillies and Daniel Murphy joins Jay to talk about this Mets team, how resilient they are and break down the great situational hitting the team is doing. Daniel also gives insight on how good Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo have been and gives some keys on what the Mets need to do to head to the next round.

Jay is joined by Noah Syndergaard to talk about what it is like to be on a Mets playoff team based on his experiences rom 2015 and 2016, the 2024 Mets and the 2015 Mets share a lot of similarities, like their records which are only different by one win. Noah also talks about Chase Utley, David Wright, Wilmer Flores and even more moments from his time with the Mets

Terry Collins and Jay Horwitz consider each other best friends in baseball, in this interview they reflect on moments like Terry's argument with Tom Hallion, his relationship with 2015 Mets David Wright, Noah Syndergaard and Daniel Murphy and talks about how important Carlos Mendoza has been for this Mets team this year!

Brandon Nimmo on his career thus far and the lessons he learned from David Wright, Curtis Granderson and others.

Todd Ehrlich comes in to talk with Jay about his book “20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History: Our Generation of Memories, From 1960 to Today”

How Tuesday's Children Lead To a Lifelong Mets Friendship For Todd Zeile

Bobby Ojeda joins Jay Horwitz just in time for his favorite team he played for, The Mets, to play the first team he played for, the Red Sox. In this amazing conversation Bobby Ojeda tells Jay about his longstanding feud with Bill Buckner, stemming from a players only meeting about an oncoming strike, Ojeda also talks about taking at bats vs Nolan Ryan and what some of his favorite memories were with the Mets!

Robin Ventura was part of some of the most memorable Mets moments of the late 90's and early 2000's. In this interview he gives details ONLY someone who was there could tell.

Jay sits down with lifelong Mets fan and marketing director of Myriad Restaurant Group,Tracy Nieporent. Tracy tells the story of his 60+ year fandom of the New York Mets, remembering iconic moments such as the Endy Chavez catch and Johan Santana no-hitter. In Jay’s first ever interview with a BONAFIDE lifelong Mets fan, the two discuss what makes the organization so special, on and off the field.

How Did the 1986 New York Giants Discover the Mets World Series Win in the Middle of a Game?!?

David Wright sits with longtime friend Jay Horwitz to talk about the call he got from Jay when he was drafted by the Mets all the way to his final game in uniform. The conversation also covers the 2015 trade deadline, the time Jay snuck David into the All Star Game as a prospect under the guise of a reporter and the night WIlmer Flores thought he was traded as well as the big comeback vs Philly and what David said to Terry Collins that night.

Jay sits down with Mets legend Edgardo Alfonzo to talk Alfonzo’s most iconic playoff performances, his relationship with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, and the “greatest infield of all time” of the 1999 Mets. Alfonzo recounts his journey coming up through the minor leagues and talks about giving back to the organization in his retirement.

John Franco and Glendon Rusch talk about the "Turn Ahead The Clocks" promotion many teams got in on in 1999!

Michael Cuddyer was with the Mets for their incredible 2015 World Series run and got to be teammates with longtime friend David Wright, whom he grew up in the same town as and both attended the same high school. Cuddyer shares memories of the Wilmer Flores game. the Yoenis Cespedes trade, his relationship with former Met and Twin (like himself) LaTroy Hawkins and talks to Jay about his magic skills and how they helped him on the diamond.

Jay sits down with Jon Matlack to discuss the unforgettable pennant race and playoff run of the 1973 Mets. Jon tells stories of Willie Mays’s base-running IQ, Jerry Grote’s senses behind the plate, and what led up to the notorious brawl between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose. Jon encourages Mets fans to maintain optimism in the 2024 playoff race, insisting that anything can happen over the course of a baseball season.

As the Subway Series rivalry is heating up during the summer months, Jay sits down with Mike Piazza to discuss some of Mike’s greatest moments vs the Yankees. Mike breaks down his feud with Roger Clemens, recalls Ted Williams visiting him as a 16-year-old prospect and debates whether American or Italian pizza is superior. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Teaser 0:48 Picking up Mike in a Limo 1:28 Italian Olympic Team 3:11 Daughter Applying for College 4:34 Living in the U.S. vs Europe 5:14 Remembering Vince Piazza 6:04 Matt Franco Game 7:25 Subway Series Games 7:59 Roger Clemens 9:21 World Series Game 5 10:20 Ted Williams 11:51 Bobby Valentine Mustache 12:20 Managers with Huge Personalities 13:12 All Leiter's 1999 Playoff Shutout 14:08 Robin Ventura's Grand Slam Single 15:30 Pete Alonso's Free Agency 17:05 Being Embraced by New York 17:49 News in Italy 18:18 Francisco Alvarez 19:26 Willie Mays 20:18 London Series 21:25 Mets Ownership 22:40 New York vs Chicago vs Italian Pizza

In the wake of the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, Jay sits down with his old friend and former Met, Lee Mazzilli, taking a moment to look back on Willie’s legacy.

The Leiter family is the first time two professional baseball players have had sons to both go on and play for MLB themselves! In this conversation, Jay talks to Marc and Al about the kind of baseball dads they were, the stress of watching your kid vs playing yourself, their own stories about playing each other and more!

Turk Wendell is enjoying his second career as a farmer, living on a farm in Adel, Iowa with cattle, pigs, chickens and cats! Listen to this breakdown where Turk explains what a day in the life of a former big leaguer turned farmer is like and learn how many eggs Turk gets a day, how the cattle are …dispersed and more! Make sure to check out our version on the Mets YouTube page to see the pictures and videos from Turk himself!