Meet at the Apple

• Inside Mets Alumni Game w/ Ella Franco: Piazza Moonshots, deGrom Return & McLean Hype

  Mets legend John Franco’s daughter Ella Franco jumps on Meet at the Apple to unpack a special Alumni Day at Citi Field—Piazza’s BP moonshots, deGrom’s return weekend vibes, Beltrán dugout stories—and why Nolan McLean looks built for October. We also hit Brandon Sproat’s surge, Pete Alonso’s walk-off déjà vu, and why Ryne Stanek’s “get-back” outing matters down the stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why Mike Tyson Loved the ’86 Mets and Davey Johnson’s Gigantic Impact

  Live from PC Richard & Son in Astoria, Queens — Vito Calise & Jonathan Baron sit down with Mets Hall of Famer and longtime PR chief Jay Horwitz for an absolute masterclass in Mets lore. Jay goes deep on the brawl culture of the 1986 Mets (Eric Davis vs. Ray Knight!), why Mike Tyson loved that team, and why “nobody fights anymore.” He shares never-before-told David Wright clubhouse stories (cookies, pranks, leadership), the 2015 comeback, the emotional 2018 farewell, and what made Davey Johnson “analytics before analytics.” We also preview the alumni game (managers, competitiveness, and a “point spread”), remember the Mets-Phillies rivalry of ’07–’08, and talk about ownership honoring franchise history. Stick around for Jay’s takes on Brandon Nimmo’s leadership, scoreboard mishaps, classic card-pull stories (Howard Johnson, Terry Leach), and the enduring spirit of the Mets alumni family. Presented by PC Richard & Son. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 The ’86 Mets “fight culture” & Eric Davis vs. Ray Knight01:06 Live from PC Richard & Son — intro & why Jay is the September voice01:28 Wright’s 2015 return HR & September memories02:44 Old-school brawls vs. Phillies; Craig Jefferies chaos03:37 “No punches at Citi Field” fact & Pete Alonso’s hockey take04:10 Game 6 ’86 World Series: Mookie, Carter, and the comeback04:43 Alumni game preview — star names, managers, competitiveness05:12 Endy Chávez catch + the outfield plaque06:29 Why this alumni game will get spicy; the “point spread”07:35 Vito’s Mike Pelfrey jersey story08:11 Jose Reyes moments & Asdrúbal Cabrera’s legendary bat flip08:36 The ’07–’08 Mets-Phillies heat; the collapse & Glavine start09:19 Marlins daggers & 162 scars10:11 Citizens Bank HR binges & franchise records10:27 David Wright’s cookies, uniform, and 2015 leadership13:04 2018 Wright night: foul pop story, walk-off wait, Austin Jackson GW hit14:03 Why Wright = Gary Carter DNA (community & class)15:00 Wright’s binoculars prank on Jay15:58 Spring training prank: stretcher, birdseed & ducks17:00 Brandon Nimmo’s media leadership and the “front of locker” rule18:24 Davey Johnson: bold tactics, relievers in the OF, analytics mindset20:07 The ’84–’90 win run; “should’ve won more” honesty20:49 Gooden & Strawberry redemption; ownership honoring history22:47 Card game: Howard Johnson stories & ’86 40th anniversary tease25:13 Terry Leach’s 11–1 season26:05 The Scioscia HR & ’88 pain27:08 Mike Tyson x Mets photo backstory28:14 Scoreboard oops + lessons learned28:59 1969 In Memoriam mix-up & the Wikipedia warning29:46 Jay’s alumni mission & keeping everyone in the Mets family31:09 Jay’s pod: Amazin’ Conversations & upcoming Davey episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Mets Make a Statement in Detroit: Soto Slam, Pete’s Payback, McLean Mania | Jeff McNeil Interview

  The Mets took 2 of 3 from the Tigers and it felt BIG. We count down the Top 5 moments: Juan Soto’s thunderous grand slam, Luis Torrens’s game-changer, Pete Alonso vs. Chris Paddack, and the broadcast love-fest for Nolan McLean. Plus: Reds/Phillies look-ahead, “don’t-get-swept” math, and a full Jeff McNeil interview—clubhouse vibes, center-field reps, the Brett Baty hug, and his fantasy-football “front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• “We’ve Got Years of Winning Coming” Carlos Mendoza and Mark Vientos Talk Bright Mets Future

  Two big interviews this week: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on the September stretch, clubhouse energy around the call-ups, and the hitting group’s impact — plus Mark Vientos on the Little League Classic homer, choosing his WBC team, routines, opposite-field power, and why Mets fans should be hyped for the young core (Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, Jett Williams & more).We also plug our PC Richard & Son event in Astoria on Monday, Sept 8 @ 6 PM before Mets-Phillies — Mr. & Mrs. Met, tons of giveaways (signed hats/balls, bobbleheads), and fantasy league sign-ups! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Citi Field Is STILL A "House of Horrors" for Phillies | Brett Baty Interview

  The Mets complete a thrilling sweep of the Phillies at Citi Field! Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron break down all the action, including Nolan McLean’s dominant outing, Edwin Díaz’s shutdown performance, Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off, and Mark Vientos’ clutch hitting. Plus — we sit down with Brett Baty to talk about his growing friendship with Jeff McNeil, his engagement story, playing with Francisco Álvarez, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos, and his excitement about the Mets’ playoff push. Presented by PC Richard & Son — the official sponsor of Meet at the Apple. 00:00 – Brett Baty on his friendship with Jeff McNeil00:30 – Mets sweep recap intro02:00 – Mets’ offense surging in August03:10 – Nolan McLean looks like an ace05:00 – Phillies postgame meltdowns06:00 – Top 5 Mets vs Phillies moments countdown begins06:20 – #5: The Parabolic Microphone incident08:00 – #4: Edwin Díaz’s 5-out save with 4 Ks10:50 – #3: Brandon Nimmo walk-off vs Jhoan Duran13:00 – Brett Baty’s clutch at-bat sets up rally14:10 – #2: Mark Vientos sparks Game 1 win with huge double15:40 – Mets lineup depth with Ronny Mauricio and Francisco Álvarez16:00 – #1: Nolan McLean’s Citi Field debut dominance20:30 – Jonah Tong’s call-up and future rotation impact23:30 – Energy at Citi Field feels like Harvey Days24:00 – Brett Baty Interview begins24:10 – More on his friendship with Jeff McNeil25:00 – Engagement story and proposal details27:00 – Fun TikTok stories with his fiancée28:10 – Brett’s dad handing out signed cards to fans29:00 – Success vs left-handed pitching this season30:00 – Playing alongside Vientos, Mauricio & Álvarez again31:00 – Embracing second base & versatility32:00 – Impact of Antoine Richardson on baserunning33:00 – Little League Classic memories36:00 – The Parabolic Microphone game from a player’s perspective39:00 – Growing alongside Francisco Álvarez40:20 – Nolan McLean’s impact on the clubhouse41:30 – Mets’ playoff push mindset42:20 – Mets-Phillies rivalry feelings43:10 – Lessons from last season’s playoff run44:30 – Confidence in Mets roster depth45:00 – NFL talk: Jets, fantasy football & predictions52:00 – Closing thoughts + PC Richard & Son giveaway55:00 – Mets wild card standings update57:00 – Wrap-up + reminder to subscribe 📌 Timestamps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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