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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 19: Shut Up, Mickey Aug 16, 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 rollercoaster of a week that just passed, from the weekend’s comebacks to the struggles in Atlanta. They also look ahead to the rest of the season’s schedule, and identify what they need to see to feel confident in the team.

Next, the injury to Jeff McNeil and the somewhat on the horizon returns of Brandon Nimmo and Jed Lowrie (?!) are discussed.

We close shop talking about Mickey Callaway’s boneheaded comments re: analytics, and recommend two very different albums.

Chris’s Music Pick:

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Infest the Rat’s Nest

Brian’s Music Pick:

Purple Mountains - Purple Mountains

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).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 19: Alexa, figure it out Aug 14, 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 discussing the Mets in the playoff hunt! Whoo! But we also had to talk about Edwin Diaz’s struggles and what the Mets should do with him. (timestamp)

Next, we talk about Ariana Giolito’s Instagram post that called out racism directed at Tim Anderson’s wife Bria. (timestamp)

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. (timestamp)

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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UnforMETable, Episode 20: Mike Vail Aug 13, 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.

As the Mets are streaking in real life, we look back at a young outfielder who burst onto the scene with the the Mets in 1975. Mike Vail seemed like the next big thing as he quickly set a team record—and tied a National League record—with a 23 game hitting streak.

Hear about Vail’s memorable streak, the notable Met figure who was traded to clear space for Vail in the outfield, and his slow flameout from phenom to former Met. You’ll also learn about Vail’s intriguing roommate from the Gulf Coast League, who went on to make a (different) name for himself in another realm of sports entertainment.

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 podcast.

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 20: Don’t be surprised, be ready Aug 12, 2019

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

This week, Steve is out of town so Ken and Lukas discuss this past week in Mets minor league baseball, as well as our players of the week, Rene Rivera and Drew Gagnon.

The Lukas and Ken then discuss Amed Rosario the prospect, and take a look at his second-half hot streak to see if there are any underlying signs of a breakout happening.

Finally, the team reminisces about players that had success around this time in years past in “Oh Yeah, That Guy”: Kyle Allan and Alonzo Harris.

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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UnforMETable, Episode 19: Royce Ring Aug 08, 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.

With the trade deadline just in our rear view mirror, we look back at the brief Mets tenure of reliever Royce Ring. Ring was a first round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox, heralded as a closer of the future. While his career with the Mets—and afterwards—was not particularly notable, the trades which brought Ring to Flushing and sent him away were memorable ones in franchise history.

Hear about Ring’s brief tenure with the 2005-2006 Mets squads, and about his continued connection to the Mets organization.

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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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 18: Hot boy season is real and it’s spectacular Aug 07, 2019

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This week, we wax poetic about the Amazin’ Mets tearing their way through the Wild Card standings, talk about what else they need to do to improve, and mull over why the trade deadline was so generally dreary.

Next, we have a special guest - Jen Mac Ramos of Baseball Prospectus. We talk about their fantastic new database of Women’s Baseball World Cup statistics and what it means for women’s baseball, life as a baseball writer and researcher, and what they thought of the trade deadline.

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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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 18: LFGM Aug 06, 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 this week, we welcome Lukas Vlahos from our sister show From Complex to Queens to discuss what minor league options the team has to replace Robinson Cano, either at second, or to replace Jeff McNeil in the outfield when he moves to second base.

Next, Chris and Brian discuss this insane run the Mets have gone on after the All-Star Break, and live on the show celebrate dingers from J.D. Davis, Michael Conforto, and Pete Alonso.

Finally, we answer an email about the bullpen, which is still a mess.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Live at Woodstock

Brian’s Music Pick:

Ramsey Lewis - Mother Nature’s Son

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 19: Remember the fallen Aug 05, 2019

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

This week, Steve and Ken discuss the hitter and pitcher of the week, Sebastian Espino and Drew Gagnon.

After, they take a look back at a variety of minor leagues, both top prospects and organizational farmhands, who ended their careers prematurely and retired due to injuries.

Finally, the team reminisces about players that had success around this time in years past in “Oh Yeah, That Guy”: Champ Stuart and Michael Katz.

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

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 17: Stromania Aug 01, 2019

Show notes

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

First up this week, Chris and Brian discuss the trades that brought Marcus Stroman to the Mets and sent Jason Vargas to the Phillies.

Then, we debate what the Mets’ game plan is for this season and next - if there is one - and then rebuke the idea that Noah Syndergaard hasn’t lived up to his potential yet.

Finally, we answer and email and talk music for a few minutes.

Chris’s Music Pick:

The Stooges - Funhouse

Brian’s Music Pick:

Lou Barlow - Brace the Wave / Artist Enabler Series

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 17: Trades and Tweets Jul 31, 2019

Show notes

This week, we begin by sharing our reactions to the Marcus Stroman and Jason Vargas trades, along with a lot of conjecture about what exactly it is the Mets are doing.

Next, we have a discussion of how athletes conduct themselves online and use their platforms either for good or—in a lot of cases—in ways that perpetuate toxic environments on social media.

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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