Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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R.A. Dickey on Being Nominated To The Hall of Fame Ballot Dec 13, 2022

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R.A. Dickey talks to Jay Horwitz about his recent nomination to the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Jay also discusses Dickey’s phenomenal 2012 Cy Young season where he 20 games and threw multiple one-hitters. Dickey talks about the honor he felt being nominated as a knuckleballer, Buck Showalter’s influence on his career and how he continues to help guys playing today who reach out for help.

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Mookie Wilson on Legacy Catering and His Friendship with Bill Buckner Dec 06, 2022

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Recorded outside in Port St. Lucie during Mets Fantasy Camp, Jay Horwitz sits down with Mookie Wilson but this time the conversation isn’t just baseball, it’s focused on Mookie’s new career, Legacy Catering. Mookie has started a catering business with his brothers, and they built a mobile kitchen on a trailer that they drive across the east coast cooking up a storm, Legacy Catering was a big part of this year’s Fantasy Camp and cooked food for all 200 campers during the banquet dinner on the final night of camp. While Mookie’s food was a big part of the conversation, Jay and Mookie also spoke about how close Mookie got with Bill Buckner after the famous play during Game 6, where Mookie’s nickname came from, and some shred stories over their decades long friendship!

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Billy Wagner and Mike Pelfrey on Coaching Baseball Nov 29, 2022

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Jay Horwitz checks in with Billy Wagner and Mike Pelfrey, former teammates, and current baseball coaches at different levels. Mike is currently the pitching coach at Wichita State (his alma mater) and Billy is the head baseball coach at The Miller School in Albemarle, Virginia. Billy and Mike give their take on coaching and how facing adversity as a player is the only way to really get through to the kids playing today. They also reflect on their time playing for the Mets and Jay mentions some tough losses for Mike, including the fact that he gave up a home run to the first batter to every get up at Citi Field. The latest round of Hall of Fame candidates has been revealed and Billy Wagner remains on the ballot after a few years of getting closer and closer, Billy tells Jay what the hardest part of that process has been. So much more in this one, check it out for yourself!

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Ed Hearn Talks About Fighting For His Life, His Constant Hope And The ’86 Mets Nov 22, 2022

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Ed Hearn talks to Jay about how he stays so positive while he’s currently fighting for his life and in need of a kidney transplant. Ed talks about how he’s been able to remain positive during this battle and has even used it to inspire others. Jay asks Ed to explain the process of how someone would be able to help Ed and gets a rundown on how the National Kidney Registry works. Ed also remembers his time with the Mets, what it was like to catch Doc Gooden, the impact Gary Carter had on his life and how he is the only player in MLB history to win a championship at all levels (A, AA, AAA, MLB).

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Jerry Blevins on Transitioning to Broadcasting Nov 15, 2022

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Jerry Blevins joins Jay Horwitz to discuss life after baseball and how he’s been adjusting to his new career in broadcasting. Jerry has been doing the SNY pre- and post-game shows, called a Mets game alongside Gary Cohen and currently hosts a podcast on Jomboy Media titled “Shea Station” with Jolly Olive. Jay also asks Jerry about what movies he loves; they discuss some different music genres and Jerry shares a story about the time he met Willie Mays.

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Lorraine Hamilton Talks Tom Seaver, Historic Ceremonies and Her NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Nov 08, 2022

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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.

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Marc Luino & James Schiano from Metsd Up Nov 01, 2022

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This week, Mets worlds collide (or “Cross-Pollinate” as Jay says) when Jay brings on Marc Luino and James Schiano, hosts of Metsd Up, the Official Podcast of the New York Mets. The guys tell Jay about how the Mets found them, what it has been like to transition from the stands to working for the team, the best items at Chili’s and in the middle of all that Marc and James try to explain what Twitch is to Jay.

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Bobby Valentine and Bob Masten Remember John Stearns Oct 25, 2022

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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. The three reflect on their time with John Stearns and share some stories about “The Bad Dude”.

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Bobby Ojeda Talks About the Biggest Games of His Life Oct 18, 2022

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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!

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Phil Simms Talks About Being an Athlete in New York Oct 11, 2022

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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!

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