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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 87: No June swoon Jun 02, 2021

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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 ReplaceMets who have done an admirable job filling in while the injuries piled up. We are also impressed by the pitching and defense that has kept this team in ballgames despite the lack of offense.

Next, we talk about Mickey Callaway finally being out of a job and the latest incident of domestic violence committed by a baseball player.

Finally, we talk about athletes and mental health in light of Naomi Osaka having to withdraw from the French Open.

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 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.

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), Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich), and Kellyanne Healey (@ellarebee). 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 55: Charley Smith Jun 01, 2021

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

Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers shortly before their move to Los Angeles, Charley Smith was a prospect with some power who was never able to get an opportunity to establish himself in the majors across three organizations early in his young career.

That opportunity finally came with an even younger franchise just moving into their new home in Queens in 1964. Smith would endure a massive struggle after joining his new team—finally ending his 0-26 start with an infield single to third—before finally settling in an ultimately leading the team in home runs in 1964 with 20.

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 116: The Mock Industrial Complex May 31, 2021

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

With the anniversary of the Titanic being launched from drydock, the team looks at some titanic MLB teams to not make it to the World Series in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After that, they give updates on their Way-Too-Early Draft Special players of interest.

Next, Steve gives updates on our adopted CPBL/KBO/NPB teams, the Uni-Lions (CPBL), the LG Twins (KBO), and the Yakult Swallows (NPB).

After, we share updates on how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did in this third week of the 2021 season.

Next, we discuss the Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, Mason Williams and Franklyn Kilome.

The team reminisces about Kyle Allen in Oh Yeah, That Guy!

And wrapping things up, the Wilponery of the Week.

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 (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin’ Avenue in Conversation, Episode 27: Buster Olney May 29, 2021

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Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue in Conversation, a podcast from Amazin’ Avenue where we invite interesting people on the show to talk about themselves, the Mets, and more.

Buster Olney is an institution at ESPN, both writing for their website and appearing on their Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts. This week, the Sunday night game is the Mets and the Braves from Citi Field, and Buster chats with us about Jacob deGrom, foreign substances on the baseball, injuries, and more.

Follow Buster on Twitter (@Buster_ESPN), and make sure to check out his work on ESPN.com.

Check out AmazinAvenue.com for all your Mets needs, and make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as well as host Brian Salvatore (@BrianNeedsaNap).

Tune in (most) Fridays for more Amazin’ Avenue In Conversation, and Let’s Go Mets.

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 63: Bullpen Arms and Billy McKinney May 27, 2021

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

The Mets’ injury campaign continues, as does the solid bullpen work. There is also a new outfielder in the guise of Billy McKinney, and no timetable for many of the recently fallen Mets. But Jacob deGrom is back!

Chris’s Music Pick:

Mdou Moctar - Afrique Victime

Brian’s Music Pick:

Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Matt Sweeney - Superwolves

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).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 86: Petition to get Meredith Wills a vacation May 26, 2021

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This week, we have Dr. Meredith Wills on the show to recap what was going on with the 2020 baseballs, what’s up with the baseballs this season, and how hitters can adjust in the Year of the Pitcher.

We wrap things up, like we always do, 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), Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich), and Kellyanne Healey (@ellarebee). You can follow Dr. Meredith Wills on Twitter (@Bbl_Astrophyscs). 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 54: John Pacella May 25, 2021

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

Born in Brooklyn and having grown up on Long Island, the Mets tabbed local prospect John Pacella in the fourth round of the 1974 draft. The local boy would make brief appearances with the team in 1977 and 1979 before making a bit of a mark in 1980.

In addition to a stretch of solid starts in the middle of the season—including outdueling Steve Carlton for his first major league victory—Pacella gained some notoriety for his wild pitching motion, which caused him to lose his baseball cap on virtually every pitch.

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 115: We miss Johneshwy May 24, 2021

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

The team looks at some odd, lopsided trades on the anniversary of Peter Minuit’s purchase of Manhattan island in Promote, Extend, Trade.

Next, Steve gives updates on our adopted CPBL/KBO/NPB teams, the Uni-Lions (CPBL), the LG Twins (KBO), and the Yakult Swallows (NPB).

After, we share updates on how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did in this third week of the 2021 season.

Next, we discuss the Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, Francisco Alvarez and Franklin Parra.

The team reminisces about Jefry Marte in Oh Yeah, That Guy!

And wrapping things up, the Wilponery of the Week.

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 62: [Bench] Mob Rules May 20, 2021

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

The Mets continue to be in first place in the National League East despite so many of their players continuing to hit the IL. Chris and Brian discuss the various options for the Mets’ rotation going forward, as well as attempting to forecast the return of certain key players.

Also, we’re sorry Tomas Nido. We are so, so, sorry for doubting you.

Then, Ely Sussman of Fish Stripes joins the show to chat with Brian about Trevor Rogers, Jazz Chisholm, and the rest of the 2021 Miami Marlins.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Osees - Smote Reverser

Brian’s Music Pick:

Aerosmith - Night in the Ruts

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).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 85: “This entire team is made of toothpicks and I love them.” May 19, 2021

Show notes

This week, we begin by discussing all of the highs and lows of the month of May for the Mets—the seven-game winning streak, the Patrick Mazeika magic, the terrible series in St. Petersburg and the bullpen breakdown, and then the rash of injuries. But somehow the Mets are still finding ways to win, as they have done the past two days, thanks to the self-proclaimed “bench mob.” And they are still in first place in the NL East.

The long list of injuries is not just a Mets problem, however. In the second half of the show this week, we talk about how injuries are up all across the league, particularly soft tissue injuries. We also talk about how Kevin Pillar’s gruesome injury is indicative of a baseball-wide issue—pitchers throwing harder and harder with less and less control.

We also discuss Tony La Russa being the absolute worst and remind our listeners that Mickey Callaway still has a job.

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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