Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.

Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.

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Jerry Blevins on Transitioning to Broadcasting
Jerry Blevins joins Jay Horwitz to discuss life after baseball and how he’s been adjusting to his new career in broadcasting.
24 min
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Lorraine Hamilton Talks Tom Seaver, Historic Ce...
Lorraine Hamilton has spent close to 30 seasons working for the New York Mets and on Sunday, November 13th, she will be inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. In her role as Executive Director, Broadcasting & Special Events for the New York Mets, Lorraine has worked hard to put together incredible ceremonies including the Shea Goodbye, the 9/11 anniversary tributes, and number retirements. Lorraine was involved in the inception, build and execution of the newly unveiled Tom Seaver statue. Her dedication to the project was motivated by her close and longstanding professional relationship with Seaver. Before Lorraine retires later this year, she sits down with Jay Horwitz to talk about memories of working at Shea Stadium in the 80s, helping to organize Mike Piazza's number retirement, Cooperstown induction and the importance of honoring the Mets long history.
22 min
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Marc Luino & James Schiano from Metsd Up
17 min
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Bobby Valentine and Bob Masten Remember John St...
Ahead of the celebration of life being held for John Stearns at the University of Colorado campus on November 7th, Jay speaks to Bobby Valentine, who coached the Mets alongside John for years and Bob Masten, who grew up with John and played football with him at the University of Colorado.
17 min
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Bobby Ojeda Talks About the Biggest Games of Hi...
Jay talks with longtime friend and 1986 World Champion Bobby Ojeda! Jay starts the episode by bringing up how Bobby almost got him fired in the mid 80’s and the stories don’t stop there! Bobby also details what he considered the two biggest games of his life and what the mentality you need to have is like in those moments. Listen for more!
27 min
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Phil Simms Talks About Being an Athlete in New ...
Jay sits down with 2x Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Phil Simms. They discuss the struggles young athletes face in New York with media scrutiny, the 86’ Giants listening to Mets games on the radio and everything from Phil’s playing days to his current role as a broadcaster on CBS. Giants’ fans won’t want to miss this, and Jets fans will be happy to hear Phil Simms wants you to be happy too!
17 min
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Mel Stottlemyre Jr. Discusses His Father’s Legacy
Marlins pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr., son of former Mets pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, joins the podcast to talk about his dad’s impact on the 1986 Mets pitching staff, how he uses the principles his dad taught him in his current role and much more.
13 min
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Strawberry Talks Postseason and 2022 Mets
Strawberry Talks Postseason and 2022 Mets
9 min
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Granderson, Delgado Discuss Clemente Day
Roberto Clemente Award winners Curtis Granderson and Carlos Delgado join Jay to discuss Clemente’s legacy, the honor of winning the award and their service to the community.
18 min
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Chris Mullin Talks Mets Fandom, St. John’s Bas...
In this episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, former St. John’s basketball star Chris Mullin joins Jay to discuss his lifelong Mets fandom, his basketball career and his current role as a broadcaster for the Golden State Warriors
25 min
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Mets Remember 9/11
Al Leiter, John Franco and Todd Zeile join Jay Horwitz at Engine 55 in Lower Manhattan for a very special episode of the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast. These members of the 2001 Mets discuss the team’s tradition of visiting a firehouse in New York for the past 21 years, an annual visit they vowed to maintain following the tragedy of September 11.
18 min
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Willie Mays’ Son Discusses No. 24 Retirement
Willie Mays’ son Michael joins Jay to share his Mets memories and discuss his reaction to his father’s No. 24 being retired by the Mets at Old Timers’ Day.
15 min
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Mets Old Timers’ Day Draft
Willie Randolph and Terry Collins select the players for each of their teams.
23 min
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Mike Hampton and Glendon Rusch Discuss Mets Old...
Members of the 2000 National League champion Mets, Glendon Rusch and Mike Hampton reminisce about their playing days and discuss their excitement for taking part in this year’s Mets Old Timers’ Day.
24 min
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Lee Mazzilli Talks Mets History, Old Times’ Day
Lee Mazzilli reminisces with Jay about the Mets history and discusses some of the elements of this year’s Mets Old Timers’ Day.
14 min
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Kim Ng’s Trailblazing Career
Kim Ng joins Jay to discuss her trailblazing career path leading up to her historic hire as general manager of the Miami Marlins.
16 min
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Cleon Jones and Ron Swoboda Talk Gil Hodges HOF...
On site in Cooperstown, Cleon Jones and Ron Swoboda discuss what it means to see their former manager Gil Hodges inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
29 min
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Pat Mahomes Talks Mets Career, with Special App...
Former Mets pitcher Pat Mahomes joins Jay to chat about his own baseball career and the football career of his son, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who also makes a special appearance
12 min
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Strawberry Recounts MLB Draft Memories
The Mets acquired a future franchise legend in 1980, when they drafted Darryl Strawberry No. 1 overall. Straw joins Jay Horwitz to chat about his MLB Draft experience, share advice for young draft prospects and more in this week’s Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast
24 min
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Second Spitter - Roger McDowell Talks Seinfeld ...
Roger McDowell joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his friend Keith Hernandez, their Seinfeld appearance and much more in this week’s Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast.
28 min
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The Art of Keith Hernandez’s Scorecards
Keith Hernandez was one of the best players in the game. Now that he’s in the booth, he keeps an immaculate scorecard. Keith shows how he keeps score and discusses his preparation for his number retirement.
18 min
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The 7 Line Creator Darren Meenan Talks
Darren Meenan, the owner and creator of The 7 Line, joins Jay Horwitz to talk about how his Mets-related clothing company went from selling underground to having an MLB licensing agreement. He also discusses the time he got kicked out of Citi Field. A few years later, he had a kiosk in the home of his favorite team.
24 min
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José Reyes Discusses Time with Mets, Post-Caree...
José Reyes joins Jay’s podcast to discuss his time with the Mets and his post-retirement music career.
16 min
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Gary Green Talks Returning Strawberry’s ROY Trophy
Mets fan Gary Green, who owns three minor league baseball teams and Baseball America, talks about his love for the Mets and how he helped reunite Darryl Strawberry with his stolen Rookie of the Year Award. Darryl makes a special appearance.
20 min
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Johan Santana Returns to Citi Field
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his no-hitter Johan Santana comes back to Citi Field for the first time after his playing career. Johan shares great memories of his time in New York and so much more
15 min