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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 68: This is a pro Jerry Blevins podcast Dec 23, 2020

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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 the Mets segment is brought to you by the letter J. We begin by discussing the James McCann signing and what he brings to the team. We then discuss the hiring of Jared Porter and of course the return of the beloved Jerry Blevins.

Next, we talk about about the Cleveland Baseball Team finally changing its name and Major League Baseball officially recognizing the Negro Leagues.

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), 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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From Complex To Queens, Episode 93: Revolutionary Baseball Dec 21, 2020

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

With today being the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, the team discusses the shortest professional athletes in various sports in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas discuss the latest roster transactions, toasting players who are no longer in the organization and welcoming new faces.

Following that, the team welcomes one more new face, an important face: new GM Jared Porter.

Finally, Steve sits down with award-winning journalist and documentary film maker Reed Lindsay and the two chat about baseball in Cuba.

Wrapping things up, the team highlights 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@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

You can also follow this week’s guest, Reed Lindsay (@reedlindsay). Check out his work on Vimeo and Youtube.

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 48: McCann's Our Man Dec 15, 2020

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

This week, Brian and Chris discuss the Mets' new catcher, James McCann and discuss why the Mets may have chosen him over J.T. Realmuto. The lack of a true backup catcher is also discussed, as is the return of Jerry Blevins, an old Amazin' Avenue favorite.

We then turn our attention to new general manager Jared Porter, formerly of the Diamondbacks, Cubs, and Red Sox, as well as highlighting the stark difference in fan interaction between Steve Cohen and the Wilpons.

Chris’s Music Picks:

Osees - Levitation Sessions (Live)

Brian’s Music Pick:

John Fahey - The New Possibility

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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From Complex To Queens, Episode 92: Baseball Downunder Dec 14, 2020

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

The Hanukah Zombie, voiced by Mark Hamill, will be flying his TIE Fighter to visit all of the good little boys and girls out there (and Decapodians) this week, so the Promotes, Extends, or Trades the preeminent voice actors over the past twenty, thirty years.

Following that, the team discusses some recent player signings.

Next, the team takes a look what happened in the Rule 5 Draft and goes over who the Mets lost and who they gained.

After that, they go over some of the history of baseball in Australia, the current format of the Australian Baseball League, and players to get excited for (Hint: Manny being Manny).

Finally, they wrap things up with What Fred Said.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 67: Winter meetings and more with Elizabeth Muratore Dec 09, 2020

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This week, we have Elizabeth Muratore of our sister blog Rising Apple on the show. We begin by discussing Elizabeth’s Mets fandom and how she began writing about the Mets. We also wax poetic about the Mets blogging community and going to Mets games in the Before Times.

Next, we talk about the Trevor May signing and what we expect out of the new regime at this week’s winter meetings.

In our baseball segment, we discuss why executives might be turned off by Steve Cohen’s bold proclamations and how it is one example of an ongoing disturbing cost-cutting mindset in front offices (especially in the time of COVID-19). We cite the Phillies’ failed rebuild, the Rays not building on their success, and the prominent non-tenders across baseball as other indicators.

We also salute the late Dick Allen, who should be in the Hall of Fame.

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 follow Elizabeth Muratore on Twitter (@nymfan97) and read her work at Rising Apple. 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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From Complex To Queens, Episode 91: Béisbol Caribe Dec 07, 2020

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

Because today is Pearl Harbor Day, the team takes a look at different movies that feature World War II in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, they weigh in on the Trevor May signing (and his WoW stuff) and the cuts made on the recent non-tender deadline.

Following that, they take a look at baseball being played in the Caribbean and the Mets prospects participating.

Finally, they conclude with a newly debuting segment: What Fred Said.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.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 Audio (The Show), Episode 47: To Tender, or Not to Tender? Dec 03, 2020

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

This week, Brian and Chris reconvene for the first time in nearly 2 months (!) to discuss the state of the Mets' front office under Steve Cohen and the lack of a current general manager.

Next, they discuss the decision to tender contracts to Steven Matz and Robert Gsellman, and the decision to non-tender four players, including Paul Sewald and Chasen Shrieve.

With four more spots on the 40-Man Roster, Chris and Brian spotlight five potential players who were no-tendered by their clubs today that may make sense for the Mets in one way or another.

Finally, the two newest Met relievers, Trevor May and Jacob Barnes, get the spotlight as the bullpen remaking begins.

Chris’s Music Picks:

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - K.G.

Alice in Chains MoPOP Founders Award Ceremony

Brian’s Music Pick:

Primus - The Brown Album

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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From Complex To Queens, Episode 90: Thanksgiving 2020 Nov 30, 2020

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

Because it’s Thanksgiving, the team took the week off from the usual format and instead talk about what they are thankful for. Steve is thankful for our one listener, Ringo, and the comment section. Lukas is thankful for that special dopamine hit that comes when the Mets have success. Ken is thankful that we got to see New York’s second most successful baseball team play in 2020. Thomas is thankful for the Mets— and he’s not really sure why, but damn it, he is.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 66 : We’re not doing that Nov 25, 2020

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This week, we begin by discussing Sandy Alderson becoming the president of baseball operations after their search did not go as they hoped. We then move on to Robinson Cano’s suspension for PEDs and what that means for the team as well as Charlie Morton signing with the Braves.

Next, we talk about how excited we are for Kim Ng and how we hope to see more women get involved in baseball. We contrast her with the pitcher who must not be named and his agent and the dynamics at play between the two.

Then we had to talk about domestic violence once again, this time involving postseason star Randy Arozarena.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins which morphed into what Mets-related thing we are thankful for this holiday season.

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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From Complex To Queens, Episode 89: Down where the trade proposals play Nov 23, 2020

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

Believe it or not, but Toy Story turns 25 today, so the team takes a look in their toy boxes to see who and what they’ve forgotten about in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, with the completion of the Uni-President Lions, LG Twins, and Yakult Swallows seasons, the team hands out end-of-season awards and takes a look at La Liga de Béisbol Profesional de la República Dominicana (LIDOM) to establish some rooting interests there.

Following that, they analyze the first (technically) major league free agent signing of the Steve Cohen era.

Finally, the team discusses some of the trade proposals being floated in the media for various players and offer some insight.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), (@KenLavin91), and Thomas (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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