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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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 Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find. Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.© 2024 MLB.com Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Daniel Murphy Opens Up About David Wright: Captain, Teammate, Friend

    Daniel Murphy Opens Up About David Wright: Captain, Teammate, Friend
    Jul 15 2025
    In this heartfelt episode of Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, former Mets All-Star Daniel Murphy joins the show to share powerful and personal stories about David Wright ahead of Wright’s number retirement ceremony. From tales of clubhouse leadership and unspoken sacrifices to emotional comeback moments in 2015, Murphy honors the captain with insight, humor, and reverence. He also reflects on his own TV debut and how Wright continues to inspire him. A must-watch for Mets fans. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Daniel Murphy’s favorite David Wright quote00:50 – Stepping into the TV booth for Wright’s big day01:56 – First impressions of David in spring training03:21 – What kind of captain was David Wright?04:04 – How Wright helped deGrom and teammates with media05:57 – Watching Wright battle through injuries in 201507:39 – The night Wright told Terry Collins not to play him08:17 – Emotional return: Wright homers after DL stint08:41 – Cookie story: David greets team in full uniform09:46 – Murphy on Wright’s humility and team-first mindset10:34 – Golf outings, off-day memories, and family chats11:26 – “Door to door service”: Murphy’s lasting memory12:01 – Murphy on Wright’s World Series home run13:06 – Seeing #5 join Mets legends at Citi Field14:02 – Who’s coming back to honor David Wright15:13 – Murphy’s reaction to joining the broadcast booth15:55 – Reflecting on 10 years since the 2015 postseason16:42 – Will Murphy keep broadcasting?20:01 – Jay thanks Murph: “Nobody better to talk about David Wright” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • David Wright's GREATEST PRANK?! And 28 Years of Mets Memories With Bullpen Catcher Dave Racaniello

    David Wright's GREATEST PRANK?! And 28 Years of Mets Memories With Bullpen Catcher Dave Racaniello
    Jul 8 2025
    In this special episode of Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, longtime Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello opens up about his unforgettable 25-year journey with the team — including the day David Wright tried to bribe Japanese immigration to save him! Rac shares hilarious pranks, Wright’s final moments as a player, behind-the-scenes Spring Training stories, and what made David such a unique leader. From catching bullpens to catching emotional moments, this is a must-listen for every Mets fan ahead of Wright’s jersey retirement. ➡️ Subscribe for more interviews with Mets legends and fan favorites. #DavidWright #Mets #MLB #AmazinConversations #NewYorkMets #CitiField #BaseballPodcast #JulioFranco #MetsHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The Story Behind The Most Iconic Photos In Mets History w/ Marc Levine

    The Story Behind The Most Iconic Photos In Mets History w/ Marc Levine
    Jul 4 2025
    A year after the death of long-time beloved Mets photographer Marc Levine, we wanted to air his podcast that we released shortly before Marc’s untimely death. We miss you Marc Marc Levine has been taking photos for Mets since the late '80s and behind every iconic Mets photo is someone snapping the shots and for so many of them, that guy is Marc Levine. Marc talks about some of the legendary photos he has taken like the Endy Chavez catch from 2006, the Johan picture after his no-hitter that became a shirt, the Darryl Strawberry and Keith Hernandez fight on his first day and many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins

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