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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 25: A preemptive Mets postmortem and exciting fundraiser updates Sep 18, 2019

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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 looking back at a Mets season that has been largely put to rest by a 1-3 stretch over the weekend. We think about where we see the offseason taking the team and share our appreciation for what has, at the end of the day, been a pretty fun and memorable season.

Next, we read some listener emails - one of our favorite activities! We talk a bit about topics you’ve suggested, and check in with the cross-Atlantic contingent of Mets fans!

We also update everyone on the Dollars4Dingers meetup and raffle this Saturday at Mikkeller NYC by Citi Field from 2-4pm. If you haven’t yet bought your raffle tickets for the Syndergaard and deGrom signed baseballs, get to it!

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.

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 25: Mike Jacobs Sep 17, 2019

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

Drafted in the 38th round in 1999, Mike Jacobs had a long route to the majors, but eventually got called up to the Mets in August of 2005.

Despite homering in his first major league at bat, the team saw Jacobs as a temporary solution, and planned to send him right back down to the minors. However, thanks in part to the intervention of future Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, Jacobs stayed with the big club—and had an epic September.

Jacobs looked like he might be part of a core of young Mets stars, with David Wright and Jose Reyes—but he would soon become a key part of a trade that would bring Carlos Delgado to New York instead.

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 25: Wizards Sep 16, 2019

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

First, the figures out who would be the best World of Warcraft tanks in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, we look back at the predictions that the team made prior to the start of the 2019 season. Some were right, some were wrong. Some seemed obvious and some seemed like long-shots.

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.

Email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas Vlahos (@lvlahos343), and Ken (@kenlavin91).

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Amazin’ Avenue in Conversation, Episode 9: Brett Tomko Sep 12, 2019

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

Brett Tomko played parts of 14 seasons in the Major Leagues for the Reds, Mariners, Padres, Cardinals, Giants, Dodgers, Royals, Yankees, Athletics, and Rangers. But did you know he grew up a Mets fan? Or that he currently hosts a Dodgers podcast? Or that he was an art major in college? Learn about all of that and more in today’s podcast.

Tomko currently hosts Bleav in Dodgers, a podcast on the Bleav network, along with his co-host (and childhood friend) Josh Luke. Check out the show here, and follow them on Twitter @TheDodgerDudes.

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 on Fridays for more Amazin’ Avenue In Conversation, and Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 24: The one where we try to figure out what Mickey Callaway is thinking Sep 11, 2019

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This week, we begin by discussing if Jacob deGrom is the Cy Young front runner, the new drama surrounding the Mets, and whether Mickey Callaway’s decision making this past weekend made any sense. Finally, we wrapped up the Mets segment imploring Major League Baseball to allow the team to wear first responder caps on September 11.

Next, we talk about why people boo their own players and why we disagree with the practice.

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 24: Bruce Chen Sep 10, 2019

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

Bruce Chen was a notable pitching prospect in a deep, pitching-rich Braves organization.

He found his way to the Mets early in his long, journeyman career, making only 11 starts for the team—with one coming in one of the most memorable games in franchise history.

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 24: Brooklyn must win! Sep 09, 2019

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

This week, we are joined by Liam Murphy of Amazin’ Avenue and The Bad Guys Pod.

First, we look at the best Davids in Mets history in Promote, Extend, Trade.

Next, the team discusses the Brooklyn Cyclones’ playoff run, recapping their series against the Hudson Valley Renegades and looking at their chances against the Lowell Spinners.

After, we share our opinions on 2019 draftees Brett Baty and Matthew Allan, who have played important roles in Brooklyn’s playoff run.

Email the show at fromcomplextoqueens@gmail.com, and follow us on twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas Vlahos (@lvlahos343), Ken (@kenlavin91), and Liam (@jeanzmurphy)

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 23: A conversation with Lindsey Adler Sep 06, 2019

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This week, we come into your podcast feeds for the second time to bring you an interview with Lindsey Adler, Yankees beat writer for The Athletic. We chat about the transition from covering both the Mets and Yankees to covering the Yankees, compare the Mets core to the Yankees core, discuss interactions in the clubhouse and on Twitter, and more.

We also wrap things up, as 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), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can follow our guest, Lindsey Adler on Twitter (@lindseyadler) to find all of her fantastic writing (and pictures of Fischer). 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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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 21: Disaster Game, 24 Hours Later Sep 05, 2019

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

First up, Brian and Chris discuss the ‘disaster game’ of Tuesday night, and whether or not the season is over as a result of that (and many other things). Topics include Cy Young candidate yet hard luck pitcher Jacob deGrom, the ineffective back end of the Mets bullpen in Jeurys Familia and Edwin Diaz, and a new nickname for Paul Sewald.

Next up, the state of the bullpen is discussed, with particular frustration at how Mets fans have been frustrated at the state of the bullpen since the off-season.

Finally, we play a round of ‘what if we were Mickey Callaway?’ and talk about how the Mets should approach the final weeks of the season.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Oh Sees - Face Stabber

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Weakerthans - Reconstruction Site

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 22: #Dollars4Dingers Sep 04, 2019

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This week, we begin with an NL Wild Card update (which feels irrelevant now after events that occurred after we finished recording) and our thoughts on the return of both Brandon Nimmo and Robinson Cano to the lineup.

Next, we give an update on #Dollars4Dingers, our month-long fundraising effort for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Thank you so much to everyone who has already pledged!

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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