Episodes

  • Biggest Subway Series of ALL TIME?! | Interview w/ Clay Holmes

    Biggest Subway Series of ALL TIME?! | Interview w/ Clay Holmes
    May 15 2025
    The Mets take another series — this time from the Pirates — but all eyes now shift to the most anticipated Subway Series in years. Brett Baty’s opposite-field power is real, and Clay Holmes joins the show for a masterclass on pitch evolution, weather warfare, and life as a Met. We break down the Pirates series, look ahead to the showdown in the Bronx, and dive deep into how Clay is mastering the changeup and adapting to his new role. Plus: is this a golden age for Mets baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Why Nobody Wants To Play The Mets Right Now | Brandon Nimmo Interview | Cubs Recap

    Why Nobody Wants To Play The Mets Right Now | Brandon Nimmo Interview | Cubs Recap
    May 12 2025
    Another statement series at Citi Field. The Mets take two of three from the first-place Cubs, powered by Brandon Nimmo's Mother's Day blast, Brett Baty's two-homer night, and dominant outings from Griffin Canning and Clay Holmes. We break down the Mets' elite two-strike hitting, rising young core, and whether this is now the deepest lineup in baseball. Plus: a can't-miss full sit-down with Brandon Nimmo on his 9-RBI game, locker room vibes, Pete Alonso’s evolution, Acuña’s spark, and the gorilla debate that’s taken over the clubhouse. 🎧 Rate & review on Apple & Spotify to hear your review read on-air! 00:00 - Rate & Review + Brandon Nimmo Interview Tease00:17 - Mets Handle Cubs, Memorial Day Postseason Benchmark01:07 - Lindor’s Leadoff Power & The One-Run Game Trend02:14 - Mets Blowouts vs. Close Losses: What It Tells Us03:01 - Game 1 Dominance & Citi Field Power Surge04:00 - Juan Soto's 430-Foot Shot Heard Across Shea Bridge05:06 - Baty & Vientos: The Core Is Arriving06:24 - How Brett Baty Earned His Shot (And Delivered)07:12 - Parallels to Vientos’ 2024 Breakout08:32 - Baty’s Top-6 Bat Speed: Elite Company10:06 - Baty’s Opposite Field Bomb & Line Drive Clinic11:41 - The Baby Mets Lineup Finally Took the Field13:11 - Mets Historic Two-Strike Hitting vs Cubs14:01 - “Where’s the Room?” Good Team Problems14:35 - Griffin Canning’s Birthday Gem & Rotation Depth24:22 - Mets Pitching Pipeline Heating Up27:41 - Top 5 Moments vs Cubs Presented by PC Richard & Son28:19 - #5: Brett Baty’s Two-Homer Game28:40 - #4: Soto’s Citi Field Nuke28:59 - #3: Lindor’s Leadoff Bomb29:20 - #2: Lindor’s 8th-Inning Go-Ahead Homer30:03 - #1: Nimmo’s Mother’s Day Blast31:05 - Brandon Nimmo Interview Starts31:06 - What Citi Field’s Sellouts Mean to the Team32:55 - 9 RBI Game in DC35:10 - How Nimmo Stays Positive Through Slumps36:56 - This Lineup vs Last Year’s: Depth + Grit39:40 - Pete Alonso’s Discipline & “Eye Training”41:15 - Why Acuña Feels Like Jose Reyes 2.043:50 - Inside the Clubhouse Culture & Mentality46:30 - Why Brandon Might Be a Future Broadcaster48:42 - Mets Doing “All the Little Things” Right52:33 - The 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla Debate 🦍54:40 - First Mother’s Day as a Dad ❤️56:38 - How the Mets Process Tough Losses58:05 - Baseball Emotion is GOOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Do The Mets Have THREE 30 HOME RUN HITTERS?! | Diamondbacks Recap

    Do The Mets Have THREE 30 HOME RUN HITTERS?! | Diamondbacks Recap
    May 8 2025
    Juan Soto is HEATING UP! The Mets take 2 of 3 from the Diamondbacks behind a two-homer game from Soto, a big bounce back from Francisco Lindor, and a gritty start by Kodai Senga. Vito and Jon recap all the top moments—including clutch defense, big swings, and the possibility of three Mets hitting 30+ home runs. Plus: shoutouts to Francisco Alvarez, Tyrone Taylor’s defensive wizardry, Griffin Canning’s emergence, injury updates, and why this might be the deepest Mets team in years. Stick around for the hilarious push to get Mrs. Met into the Mascot Hall of Fame. 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tag us while you listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Jeremy Hefner Breaks Down The Truth Behind The Mets Pitching Lab

    Jeremy Hefner Breaks Down The Truth Behind The Mets Pitching Lab
    May 5 2025
    How did the Mets get to a point where they have the best run prevention staff in baseball? Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner joins the show to explain how the Mets' philosophy, tech-infused pitching lab, and "next man up" culture have transformed their staff. We dive into how the lab actually works, how they’re using biomechanics, the secret sauce behind Reed Garrett’s rise, Clay Holmes’ transition to starter, Tylor Megill’s evolution, and much more. Plus, Jeremy drops his favorite Mets uniform combo of all time. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite Mets pitching moment in the comments! 00:00 - What is the Mets Pitching Lab? 01:06 - Jeremy Hefner Joins the Show 01:22 - The Bullpen is Buying Into the Philosophy 02:21 - How the Mets Are Dominating Despite Injuries 03:52 - Encouraging Growth at Every Level 04:29 - How the Mets Recruit Pitchers 05:30 - What the Pitching Lab Really Is 08:00 - How Far the Lab Has Come Since Hefner Started 09:34 - The Curiosity Culture in Mets Pitching 09:49 - Tylor Megill’s Mental Shift 10:49 - Clay Holmes' Starter Transition 12:32 - What Desi Druschel Brings to the Staff 13:35 - Kodai Senga: 2023 vs 2025 14:53 - Why the Mets Don't Give Up Hard Contact 16:29 - Strikeouts, Walks, and Quality of Contact 17:04 - The Art of Pitch Mix & "Kitchen Sink" Approach 18:32 - Is Jeremy Hefner Pro or Anti-ABS? 20:08 - Prospect Watch: Tidwell, Sproat, Hamel & More 21:36 - The Value of Sean Manaea in the Clubhouse 23:21 - Reed Garrett’s Rise to Dominance 24:48 - Max Kranick’s Underdog Story 26:46 - Hefner’s Favorite Mets Uniform Combo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Is Luis Torrens The Most Elite Defensive Catcher in Baseball?! (Interview) | Diamondbacks Series Recap

    Is Luis Torrens The Most Elite Defensive Catcher in Baseball?! (Interview) | Diamondbacks Series Recap
    May 2 2025
    The Mets dropped two heartbreakers to the Diamondbacks, but don’t get it twisted—this team is showing fight every single night. Vito and Jon break down the most electric moments from the series, including Brandon Waddell’s emotional Citi Field debut, Juan Soto’s long-awaited Citi Field home runs, and another Acuña basepath masterclass. Then stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Luis Torrens, where he opens up about his relationship with Carlos Mendoza, his elite caught-stealing rate, and why he feels right at home in Queens. 💥 Luis Torrens on joining the Mets after the Yankees trade🎯 Torrens breaks down pitch-calling, the bullpen, and Edwin Díaz’s entrance📈 Is Juan Soto about to go on a tear?🧠 Mets base running strategy decoded💡 Acuña = new José Reyes?🌐 Brought to you by PC Richard & Son Timestamps: 00:00 - Series Intro + Luis Torrens tease00:39 - Why this Diamondbacks series was better than it looked02:00 - Mets fight in every game, even in losses03:20 - Defensive highlights04:10 - Lindor owns the Dbacks, Alonso chasing Mets HR history05:00 - Waddell’s breakout moment at Citi Field07:00 - Brandon Waddell’s road back to the majors08:30 - Analyzing Waddell’s slider and bullpen impact10:16 - THAT’S ELECTRIC: Juan Soto’s Citi Field home run explosion11:40 - Soto’s elite at-bats and exit velo trends13:20 - Bottom of the Mets lineup showing up14:54 - Jeff McNeil continues hot return, bat talk16:18 – AUCTION!!! Pete Alonso GAME USED JERSEY!!18:00 - Luisangel Acuña is must-watch baseball20:10 - Aggressive baserunning philosophy across the team22:00 - Mets April success despite back-to-back losses24:55 - Upcoming homestand: Cubs, Pirates, Dodgers26:12 - Rotation depth & starters shine vs Dbacks27:06 - Cardinals rematch preview + weather watch31:06 - Luis Torrens Interview Begins33:37 - His favorite moment: the London double play35:46 - On preparing for pressure and why it pays off36:45 - The art of throwing out baserunners38:30 - Breaking down the entire rotation41:00 - Bullpen chemistry + planning with Hefner42:00 - What it’s like catching Edwin Díaz42:30 - Venezuelan connection with Alvy, Acuña, Buetow43:05 - Dugout celebrations and “bat waving” potential44:42 - Life as a dad, future soccer coach?45:36 - PC Richard & Son plug + auction announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Do the Mets Have the Best Lineup in Baseball?! | Nationals Series Recap

    Do the Mets Have the Best Lineup in Baseball?! | Nationals Series Recap
    Apr 29 2025
    The bats are HOT and the vibes are even HOTTER 🔥⚾ In this episode of Meet at the Apple presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jonathon Baron break down a wild weekend of Mets baseball and ask the big question: Do the Mets have the best lineup in MLB right now? We cover Francisco Lindor's fast start, Brandon Nimmo's historic 9-RBI game, the incredible depth of the Mets' pitching staff, Francisco Alvarez’s leadership, and more. Plus, a ridiculous fan-driven segment: Which Mets would you want in a 100-person battle against a gorilla? 🦍😂 Also discussed: The Mets’ ERA dominance Tylor Megill’s electric performance Griffin Canning’s growth Kodai Senga’s Cy Young campaign Why Brooklyn is STACKED right now Why Brandon Nimmo deserves a standing ovation at Citi Field 🎧 Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!📲 Tag us on socials if you’re listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Griffin Canning on Jeremy Hefner, The Mets Pitching Lab and Being Teammates With Ohtani

    Griffin Canning on Jeremy Hefner, The Mets Pitching Lab and Being Teammates With Ohtani
    Apr 28 2025
    In this episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jon Barron sit down with Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning to discuss his breakout start to the 2025 season. Canning opens up about the team’s elite pitching culture, what it’s like working with Jeremy Hefner, his surprising offseason move from the Angels to the Mets, and how Pilates saved his career. We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from spring training—including shark fishing with Clay Holmes, learning from Shohei Ohtani, and the vibe inside the Mets' clubhouse. Plus, we pitch Griffin some new strikeout-themed nicknames 👀 CHAPTERS 00:00 - What Makes the Mets Pitching Culture Special 01:06 - Griffin Canning on What’s Clicking This Season 01:42 - Adjusting Strategy: More Slider, More Strikeouts 02:25 - Pitching Backwards vs Cardinals? 03:10 - Blueprint for Success Heading Into Phillies Start 03:53 - The Mets Pitching Room Vibe 04:41 - Buying into the Jeremy Hefner Kool-Aid 05:39 - Adjusting to Life in New York 06:35 - Favorite New York Spots & Exploring Astoria 07:10 - What’s Shohei Ohtani Like Behind the Scenes? 08:06 - Griffin’s Pilates Journey After a Back Injury 09:32 - Learning to Move Better Through Pilates 10:13 - That Weird Offseason Braves Detour 11:08 - Why the Mets Were the Right Fit 11:50 - When He Dominated the Mets Last Season 12:05 - The “Can Man”? “Within Canning”? Nickname Ideas 13:01 - New K Counter Celebration Concept 13:52 - Mets Strikeout Traditions: From DoodleBob to DBZ 14:09 - Griffin’s Bond with Luis Torrens 15:16 - How He Controls the Running Game 16:09 - Shark Fishing with Clay Holmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments

    Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments
    Apr 25 2025
    Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments Welcome back to Meet at the Apple, the official podcast of the New York Mets presented by PC Richard & Son! In this special episode, we drop not one but TWO exclusive interviews timed perfectly with the return of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez to the Mets lineup. 🗣️ McNeil opens up about his new bat and “Happy Jeff” resurgence. 🔥 Alvarez dishes on Juan Soto mind games, being a clubhouse leader, and why he got "The Best" tattoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins