Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

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From Complex to Queens, Episode 2: The 2019 Minor League Season is Here! Apr 08, 2019

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

This week, Ken Lavin, Steve Sypa, and Lukas Vlahos reveal their first Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, and brought back Extend, Promote, Trade and Oh, That Guy.

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, or listen through the embedded player below.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), and Ken (@kenlavin91). In the coming weeks, we'll be adding an email address, dedicated Twitter account, and more, so stay tuned.

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Amazin' Avenue in Conversation, Episode 1: Ron Darling Apr 05, 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.

Our first guest is Ron Darling. Ron played for the Mets from 1983 to 1991, and has been one of the broadcasters for the team on SNY and WPIX since 2005. Ron has a new book out, entitled 108 Stitches: Loose Threads, Ripping Yarns, and the Darndest Characters from My Time in the Game. We spoke with Ron about his book, his broadcasting career, and a favorite food item on today's episode.

Tune in on Fridays for more Amazin' Avenue In Conversation.

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Amazin' Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 1: The Good, The Bad, and The Mickey Apr 04, 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.

This week, Chris and Brian discuss the first six games of the Mets season, breaking down some offensive highlights and praising Jacob deGrom with all of our hearts.

Next up, we try to solve the enigma that is Mickey Callaway.

And, finally, we play a fun game of Would You Rather?

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 wherever you get your podcasts.

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

And, until next time, Let's Go Mets.

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 1: Baseball Has Arrived! Apr 03, 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’ hot start, and working out some lingering trauma from the 2018 disaster. (1:00)

Next, we each pick “our guy” for 2019 - an undersung Met we love to watch and think will make a big splash. (10:50)

And we discuss the incredible article from Newsday about Suzyn Waldman, the harassment she experienced as the first female radio commentator, and how much further we still need to go. It’s a must-read for all sports fans. (19:47)

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. (34:14)

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 1: Masato Yoshii Apr 02, 2019

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Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin' Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Met players from the past

This week, Rob Wolff travels back in time to 1998 for the debut of Masato Yoshii, the "Japanese Greg Maddux." Learn about his surprising playoff role, his post-Mets career, and an interaction with another Met-adjacent personality from the last days of his playing career.

You can find UnforMETable, along with the rest of our shows, on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your podcatcher of choice. You can find Amazin' Avenue on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, @AmazinAvenue. Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter (@WolffRR), and tune in next week for another tale from the Mets' past.

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From Complex to Queens, Episode 1: 2019 Affiliate Preview Apr 01, 2019

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

This week, Ken Lavin, Steve Sypa, and Lukas Vlahos preview the four Mets full-season affiliates, look back on a former Met prospect, and gear up for a long season of minor league baseball.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@lvlahos343), and Ken (@kenlavin91). In the coming weeks, we'll be adding an email address, dedicated Twitter account, and more, so stay tuned.

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Episode 317: New Season, New Podcast Lineup Mar 28, 2019

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Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we gear up for the regular season.

This week, Brian Salvatore is joined by Steve Sypa, Rob Wolff, Allison McCague, Linda Surovich, and Maggie Wiggin to introduce the new lineup of Amazin' Avenue podcasts: From Complex to Queens, UnforMetable, A Pod of Their Own, and the Untitled Chris/Brian Joint!

Starting on Monday, we'll be running out a new show every Monday through Thursday, with special episodes popping up every now and then on a Friday. Stay tuned for more information for each show!

And don't forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week with the new lineup of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 316: Welcome to A Pod of Their Own Mar 26, 2019

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Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we’re debuting a brand new show this week from the women of Amazin’ Avenue called A Pod of Their Own, which will run every Wednesday once the regular season begins.

A Pod of Their Own is a show where we talk about all things Mets, but where we also take a look at various baseball issues through a lens of social justice. But more than anything else, this is a show that aims to normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.

In our debut episode, we begin by discussing the conspicuous absence of a Jacob deGrom extension.

We then tie this into the larger labor issues in baseball surrounding extensions, service time manipulation, and free agency.

Next, we introduce a segment we’re calling Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week and what we can’t stop thinking about, baseball-related or otherwise.

Finally, we wrap things up with a very special giveaway for our listeners to celebrate the launch of the new show!

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Episode 315: Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five with Chris Donnelly Mar 20, 2019

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Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss Doc, Keith, and more.

This week, Brian Salvatore is joined by author Chris Donnelly, who discusses his new book Doc, Donnie, The Kid, and Billy Brawl: How the 1985 Mets and Yankees Fought for New York's Baseball Soul. We talk about the similarities between George Steinbrenner and a certain US president, the absolutely insane Doc Gooden season, and the overall tenor of the Mets vs Yankees rivalry.

You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap) and Chris (@CDonnelly81).

And don't forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week for another edition of Amazin' Avenue Audio.

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Episode 314: 2019 Minors Predictions Mar 13, 2019

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Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss what awaits the Mets’ farm system this year.

This week, Steve Sypa, Ken Lavin, and Lukas Vlahos preview the Mets’ minor league affiliates, try their best to predict their performances, heap praise on Mark Vientos and Shervyn Newton, and debate the fate of Thomas Szapucki after Tommy John surgery.

Be on the lookout from these three, as they will be hosting a new, weekly, minors-focused show once the season begins.

You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Steve (@stevesypa), Lukas (@LVlahos343), and Kenneth (@KenLavin91).

And don’t forget you can email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com, and we’ll be back next week for another edition of Amazin’ Avenue Audio.

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