Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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Eric LeGrand Continues To Lead an Inspiring Life, Finding Passions and Pro Wrestling Jan 09, 2024

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Eric LeGrand talks about what life has been like since his on-field injury that would change his path, but lead him on an amazing journey of self discovery and resilience. Since the injury Eric has become a public speaker, and a businessman with a wide array of interests including a whiskey brand and a coffee shop. Eric talks about having his number retired by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, retiring as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer and being the recipient of WWE's Warrior Award.

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Pat Hanlon and Jay Have 80 Years Combined Work With Mets and Giants Jan 02, 2024

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Lifelong fan of the New York Football Giants catches up with his pal Pat Hanlon, VP of Comms for the team. Between the two of them there is over 80 years of Pro New York Sports experience and filled with memories with greats like Michael Strahan and Eli Manning.

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Ed Kranepool Was 17 Years Old Facing Koufax, Dyrsdale and Gibson Dec 26, 2023

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Imagine being 17 years old and going up against the all-time legends of baseball? That was Ed Kranepool's life while rooming with players in their 30's like Frank Thomas. Ed talks about his time with the Mets playing with the likes of Willie Mays, Tom Seaver and being on those 1969 Miracle Mets!

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Meet John Gibbons, 2024 Mets Bench Coach and Former Met Dec 19, 2023

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John Gibbons is part of new manager Carlos Mendoza's coaching staff for the 2024 Mets, but this isn't his first time wearing Orange and Blue. Gibbons was drafted by the Mets in 1980 and won a world series with the Mets in 1986 as a bullpen catcher. Gibbons would make a name for himself as a major league manager with the Blue Jays and a podcaster.

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Kevin Mitchell Talks Doc and Darryl Number Retirements Dec 12, 2023

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1986 Met and 1989 NL MVP Kevin Mitchell comes on the show to talk about his teammates Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry ahead of their number retirements this summer. Kevin also talks about regrets, how he feels about his career all these years later and dispels a rumor about himself.

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Billy Wagner States His Case for Cooperstown Dec 05, 2023

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Billy Wagner has made progress on the Hall of Fame ballot over the last few years and while he remains optimistic about his chances for 2024 he isn't letting it overtake his life. Billy talks with Jay about what he's been doing to pass the time while waiting to hear about this monumental achievement, mainly by coaching high school baseball and being involved in his daughter's young basketball career.

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Is Bull Durham THE Quintessential Baseball Movie w/ Ron Shelton Nov 28, 2023

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Writer and Director of the all-tune classic baseball movie Bull Durham, Ron Shelton joins the show to talk about his book which covers the making of the beloved movie, "The Church of Baseball". In this conversation the two talk about casting Kevin Costner, the fight with the studio over Susan Sarandon and how Jay as a PR guy related to the film and preparing players for the show.

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Tiki Barber Talks Not Being in The Pro Football Hall of Fame| Amazin' Conversations Podcast Nov 21, 2023

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WFAN host and former New York Giants great Tiki Barber came on to speak with Jay about his more recent career change into professional broadcaster where he hosts Evan and Tiki on WFAN with Evan Roberts. Giants superfan Jay Horwitz talks with Tiki about not being in the Hall of Fame, an embarrassing moment the two shared when Tiki visited the Mets clubhouse back in the day and Jay's dog that was named Tiki.

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What The Jets and The Giants NEED To Do with Boomer Esiason | Amazin' Conversations Podcast Nov 14, 2023

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Some of you know Boomer Esiason as the longtime voice of mornings on WFAN, some of you know him as the famous Bengals and Jets QB, Jay Horwitz knows him as a lifelong fan of the New York Mets who grew up idolizing Tom Seaver. Boomer lays out what he would do with the New York Jets and Giants if he were GM, where he thinks Zach Wilson will fit into the 2024 Jets team and if the Giants should try to make the best of this year or just burn it to the ground.

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Getting Ready For "Titanes Del Caribe" At Citi Field With Former Met Juan Lagares Nov 07, 2023

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Citi Field will host the first-ever Dominican Winter League (LIDOM) Series between rivals Los Tigres del Licey and Las Águilas Cibaeñas, and former Met Juan Lagares will be playing for Las Águilas Cibaeñas. In this conversation with Jay, the two discuss Juan's time with the Mets, including his 2015 World Series run and Gold Glove award, as well as his time with the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. Juan also gives some insight on being able to see Ronny Mauricio play in the league last year!

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