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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 113: Showdown in Atlanta Sep 30, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

The Mets head to Atlanta this weekend for their final regular season meet up with the Atlanta Braves. In anticipation of the series, Brian welcomes Battery Power’s Daniel Hutchinson-Kausch to the show to discuss the pitching matchups, some key players, and how neither team can ever seem to lose right now.

Oh, and the Mets are calling up Francisco Alvarez, just six games before the end of the season. Wild, huh?

Daniel’s Music Pick:

Dexter Gordon - “Misty”

Dexter Gordon - “A Night in Tunisia”

Brian’s Music Pick:

Daniel Romano’s Outfit: La Luna

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Amazin’ Avenue Audio podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on the air, email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane). Follow Daniel (@BravesDaniel) as well!

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 142: Playoffs?! Sep 28, 2022

Show notes

Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.

This week, we begin by discussing the state of the Mets heading into this weekend’s pivotal (and likely division-deciding) series against the Braves—that is, if the games don’t get washed out by the impending hurricane.

Next, we talk about who might make the Mets’ playoff roster and who might not.

We also talk about how much fun baseball history we are witnessing all around the game right now from Pete Alonso setting the franchise RBI record to Albert Pujols’ 700th career home run to Aaron Judge’s pursuit for 62.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

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You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter (@apodoftheirown) and you can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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UnforMETable, Episode 97: Mike Bruhert Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the team past.

Mike Bruhert grew up approximately six miles from Shea Stadium, but his journey to play there was incredibly unlikely. He went 1-16 at his high school, but was discovered by a Mets’ scout in a sandlot all-star game.

Early in his Mets tenure, Bruhert met—and eventually married—Gil Hodges’ daughter Irene. Meanwhile, he toiled in the minors for more than seven seasons before finally earning a rotation spot for Joe Torre’s 1978 Mets squad.

As always, you can listen or subscribe to this and all of our wonderful Amazin’ Avenue Audio podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

If you’ve got an idea for a player to be featured on UnforMETable, let us know in the comments.

Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter (@WolffRR), and you can now follow the show, too (@unformetable). Tune in next week for another tale from the Mets’ past.

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 189: Six-time Florida State League champions! Sep 26, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

With Star Wars: Andor just released, Steve, Lukas, and Thomas rank some of the other more notable scoundrels in the Star Wars universe.

After, they review how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week, with a focus on St. Lucie’s playoff run.

As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens at gmail dot com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve is (@stevesypa), Lukas is (@lvlahos343), Ken is (@kenlavin91), and Thomas is (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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APOTO (The Show) Episode 2: Four Dollars For Dingers, Three-Run Bombs, Two Missing Co-Hosts, One Game Lead Sep 21, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to APOTO (The Show), an all-star show hosted by Linda Surovich and Maggie Wiggin from A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue and Brian Salvatore from Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show).

First up, we discuss this past weekend’s Dollars For Dingers event which, by just about every possible metric, was an incredible success.

Next up, the Mets’ sweep of the Pirates and clinching of a playoff berth, and the emotional highs and lows from such a tight division race.

Finally, we dig into the MVP race in the National League and Albert Pujols’s quest for 700 home runs.

Brian’s Music Pick:

Tony Molina - In the Fade

Linda’s Music Pick:

Spice Girls - Spice World

Maggie’s Music Pick:

Young Wonder - Birth

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter (@apodoftheirown) and you can also follow all of our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com.

If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on (The Show), email us at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets, and remember, there’s no crying in podcasting.

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UnforMETable, Episode 96: Pete Harnisch Sep 20, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the team past.

A first round draft pick out of Fordham University by tge Baltimore Orioles, Pete Harnisch made his MLB debut before he turned 22.

Harnisch blossomed in Houston, turning into an All Star after Baltimore included him in an historically bad trade.

It thus seemed a joyous homecoming when the Mets acquired Harnisch before the 1995 season. However, the righty struggled with injuries, mental health issues, and disputes with manager Bobby Valentine. He’d flash his more traditional form in Cincinnati after his escape from New York, narrowly missing a chance to haunt his former team in 1999.

If you’ve got an idea for a player to be featured on UnforMETable, let us know in the comments.

Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter (@WolffRR), and you can now follow the show, too (@unformetable). Tune in next week for another tale from the Mets’ past.

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 188: 2022 is almost in the rear view mirror; Arizona Fall League, here we come! Sep 19, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

On this date all the way back in 1796, George Washington’s farewell address to the nation was published, so Steve, Lukas, and Ken discuss some emotional and shocking baseball farewells in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, they review how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week, with a focus on Brooklyn and St. Lucie’s playoff runs.

Following that, they discuss the upcoming Arizona Fall League season now that the initial rosters have been announced.

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 112: Let’s Just Forget the Cubs Series Sep 16, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

The Mets had an absolutely terrible series against the Cubs, but somehow are still a game up on the Braves in the standings. Both the Braves and Mets are playing the Pennsylvania teams this weekend, and luckily the Mets drew the western club. Brian and Chris discuss the upcoming week’s matchups and get you hyped for Dollars 4 Dingers tomorrow.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Pearl Jam - No Code

Brian’s Music Pick:

Bitchin’ Bajas - Bajascillators

If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on the air, email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane). Follow Allison (@PetitePHD) as well!

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 141: It’s One Minor Leaguer, Michael. What Could it Cost? Sep 14, 2022

Show notes

This week, we begin by discussing the Mets and how they can’t seem to take advantage of their easy September schedule. We talk about Starling Marte’s absence and what the Mets are going to do about the DH black hole for the postseason.

Next, we talk about the league voluntarily recognizing the minor leaguers joining the MLBPA—a surprising, but very welcome development. We also discuss the latest rule changes that will be implemented next season: bigger bases, a pitch clock, and banning defensive shifting.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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UnforMETable, Episode 95: Lenny Harris Sep 13, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the team past.

Lenny Harris was a speedy, versatile player who ultimately appeared at every position on the diamond except for catcher over his 18-year career. Harris was useful utility player early in his career for the Reds and the Dodgers.

Over the latter half of his career, Harris switched teams often, as teams in the pennant race would often look to add his veteran presence and pinch hitting acumen to their bench. This happened twice with the Mets, as Harris was reunited with his old Dodger friend and teammate Mike Piazza in New York.

After a productive stint with the team in 1998, Harris came back to the Mets in a separate trade in 2000, serving as a pinch hitter for that year’s N.L. Champion squad and returning in 2001, when he would break Manny Mota’s all-time record for pinch hits in a Mets uniform.

If you’ve got an idea for a player to be featured on UnforMETable, let us know in the comments.

Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter (@WolffRR), and you can now follow the show, too (@unformetable). Tune in next week for another tale from the Mets’ past.

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