S1 Ep10: Antoine Duplantis
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. A Louisiana native, Antoine Duplantis enrolled at LSU, where he would go on to become a legend, setting their all-time hits record. In 2019, he was drafted by the Mets and assigned to the Brooklyn Cyclones. He would play an imp...
21m Oct 25, 2019
21m
S1 Ep29: Kevin Bass
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. Kevin Bass came to the Mets in the summer of 1992, as New York tried to stoke the flaming embers of a near dynastic run and make a desperate playoff push. Bass’s most indelible tie to the franchise, though, was at the apex of the mid 80’s Mets run....
25m Oct 23, 2019
25m
S1 Ep30: Minor league baseball is under attack!
Welcome back to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. First, Steve, Lukas, and Ken honor Lynyrd Skynyrd by looking at the best players in the history of baseball from Alabama in Promote, Extend, Trade. Next, with the fifth week of the Arizona Fall League in the books, they review how the players that the Mets sent to the AFL are doing...
54m Oct 21, 2019
54m
S1 Ep29: The Search for the Next Great Mickey Callaway
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.  When last we spoke, the potential firing of Mickey Callaway was merely a twinkle in our eyes - now we unpack the ins and outs of why he’s gone and who’s looking to fill his shoes. Next, we unpack ...
1hr 11m Oct 16, 2019
1hr 11m
S1 Ep29: n ode to the 2019 Brooklyn Cyclones
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor league system. First, Steve and Lukas take a look at some of the best draftees to come from the University of North Carolina in Promote, Extend, Trade. Next, they review how the players that the Mets sent to the Arizona Fall League are doing. After, ...
1hr 14m Oct 14, 2019
1hr 14m
Looking for the Next Mr. Manager
Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. First up, Chris and Brian reflect on Mickey Callaway’s two-season tenure as Mets’ manager, and talk about some of the particular low lights of his tenure. Then, in the midst of discussing potential candidates - including Carlos Beltran, Joe Girardi, Robin Ventura, Mike...
53m Oct 10, 2019
53m
S1 Ep28: Rick White
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. With a strong team headed towards a second straight playoff appearance for the first time in franchise history, the Mets made a minor move to bolster their depth prior to the 2000 trade deadline, acquiring relief pitcher Rick White from Tampa Bay, ...
24m Oct 09, 2019
24m
S1 Ep28: An ode to the 2019 Kingsport Mets
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor league system. First, the team hands out some forgiveness in honor of Yom Kippur in Promote, Extend, Trade. Next, they review how the Mets’ contingent is doing in the Arizona Fall League. Lastly, they review the Kingsport Mets’ 2019 season. As always...
51m Oct 07, 2019
51m
S1 Ep24: Finishing Strong
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 run down the exciting end of the season, with specific focus on the Mets’ final weekend at Citi Field. We discuss the improbability of Dominic Smith’s heroics, and the sad reality that he is likely done as a Met. We next turn to Pete Alonso, a...
1hr Oct 03, 2019
1hr
S1 Ep27: So long, farewell
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 thrilling end to the Mets’ season and what candidates could be acceptable Mickey Callaway replacements. Next, we talk about how some of what made the Mets fun...
1hr 20m Oct 02, 2019
1hr 20m
S1 Ep27: Duaner Sanchez
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past.  Coming off a season a bit like 2019, with a promising young core that threatened but missed the playoffs, Omar Minaya entered the 2005 offseason intent on bolstering one of that season’s great weaknesses—the bullpen.    Along with signing closer B...
22m Oct 01, 2019
22m
S1 Ep27: Dollar Sign on the Muscle
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor league system. First, Steve goes over how the Mets’ Arizona Fall League players are doing in our first AFL update. Next, Lukas highlights how stats can be a useful tool to reference when analyzing a minor league player. After, Steve and Ken sit down ...
1hr 18m Sep 30, 2019
1hr 18m
S1 Ep23: Smell ya later, 2019 Mets
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 end of the Mets’s season in real time, as the Brewers defeated the Reds to clinch the second Wild Card spot. A discussion of what a ‘successful’ season means ensues, as does a look ahead to next season’s roster construction for wha...
59m Sep 26, 2019
59m
S1 Ep26: LIVE at Mikkeller for #Dollars4Dingers
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 come into your feeds with a live episode from Mikkeller at Citi Field where we express our unending gratitude to our generous listeners and friends for a successful #Dollars4Dingers ...
41m Sep 25, 2019
41m
S1 Ep26: Doug Flynn
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. Doug Flynn spent the first two years of his major league career as a member of one of the greatest teams in history—Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine of 1975-76.    With the late-70s Mets flailing and feuding with their biggest star, Flynn would come to...
26m Sep 24, 2019
26m
S1 Ep26: The Endless Debate
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. First, Steve and Ken discuss who would be a fit in Middle Earth in a Hobbit-inspired Promote, Extend, Trade. Next, they go over the basics of the Arizona Fall League, who is playing, and what we want to see from them. After, they talk about ...
53m Sep 23, 2019
53m
S1 Ep22: So You’re Saying There’s a Chance?
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 celebrate the fact that the Mets are still in this, just 10 days out from the end of the season. The schedules for the relevant Wild Card teams are discussed, and the Atlanta series looms large for next weekend. Next up, we talk Coors Field an...
1hr 1m Sep 20, 2019
1hr 1m
S1 Ep25: A preemptive Mets postmortem and exciting fundraiser updates
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 looking back at a Mets season that has been largely put to rest by a 1-3 stretch over the weekend. We think about where we see the offseason taking the team and share our app...
1hr 2m Sep 18, 2019
1hr 2m
S1 Ep25: Mike Jacobs
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. Drafted in the 38th round in 1999, Mike Jacobs had a long route to the majors, but eventually got called up to the Mets in August of 2005.  Despite homering in his first major league at bat, the team saw Jacobs as a temporary solution, and planned ...
24m Sep 17, 2019
24m
S1 Ep26: Wizards
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. First, the figures out who would be the best World of Warcraft tanks in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, we look back at the predictions that the team made prior to the start of the 2019 season. Some were right, some were wrong. Some seemed ob...
1hr 1m Sep 16, 2019
1hr 1m
S1 Ep9: Brett Tomko
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. Brett Tomko played parts of 14 seasons in the Major Leagues for the Reds, Mariners, Padres, Cardinals, Giants, Dodgers, Royals, Yankees, Athletics, and Rangers. But did you know he grew up a Mets fan? Or that he currently hosts...
29m Sep 12, 2019
29m
S1 Ep24: The one where we try to figure out what Mickey Callaway is thinking
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 if Jacob deGrom is the Cy Young front runner, the new drama surrounding the Mets, and whether Mickey Callaway’s decision making this past weekend made any sense. F...
1hr 7m Sep 11, 2019
1hr 7m
S1 Ep24: Bruce Chen
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. Bruce Chen was a notable pitching prospect in a deep, pitching-rich Braves organization. He found his way to the Mets early in his long, journeyman career, making only 11 starts for the team—with one coming in one of the most memorable games in fra...
23m Sep 10, 2019
23m
S1 Ep24: Brooklyn must win!
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. This week, we are joined by Liam Murphy of Amazin’ Avenue and The Bad Guys Pod (https://thebadguyspod.com/) . First, we look at the best Davids in Mets history in Promote, Extend, Trade. Next, the team discusses the Brooklyn Cyclones’ playof...
46m Sep 09, 2019
46m
S1 Ep23: A conversation with Lindsey Adler
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 come into your podcast feeds for the second time to bring you an interview with Lindsey Adler, Yankees beat writer for The Athletic. We chat about the transition from covering both th...
1hr 1m Sep 06, 2019
1hr 1m
S1 Ep21: Disaster Game, 24 Hours Later
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 ‘disaster game’ of Tuesday night, and whether or not the season is over as a result of that (and many other things). Topics include Cy Young candidate yet hard luck pitcher Jacob deGrom, the ineffective back end of the Mets bullpen...
55m Sep 05, 2019
55m
S1 Ep22: #Dollars4Dingers
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 with an NL Wild Card update (which feels irrelevant now after events that occurred after we finished recording) and our thoughts on the return of both Brandon Nimmo and Robinson...
40m Sep 04, 2019
40m
S1 Ep23: Ellis Valentine
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. Drafted a round before Gary Carter—and out of the same high school as Darryl Strawberry—Ellis Valentine had the type of talent that had people touting him as a future Hall of Famer. Valentine’s career got off to an impressive start with the Montrea...
24m Sep 03, 2019
24m
S1 Ep23: Playoff Time?
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. On the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II, the looks at various Mets-related veterans in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, the team discusses the hitter and pitcher of the week, Danny Espinosa and Zach Lee. Next, the team analyzes th...
1hr 1m Sep 02, 2019
1hr 1m
S1 Ep8: Noah Syndergaard
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. Noah Syndergaard needs no introduction. One of the most electrifying athletes in sports today, Snydergaard is part of the Mets' young rotation that looks to be a dominant force in baseball for years to come. He's also one of th...
12m Aug 29, 2019
12m
S1 Ep21: Big Pete breaks records, the Cubs break hearts, and APOTO gives back
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, the Mets are on a roller coaster and we’re along for the ride. Big wins and big losses have dominated, but Big Pete has broken the Mets season home run record and we are so happy for him...
1hr 19m Aug 28, 2019
1hr 19m
S1 Ep22: Chico Walker
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 welcome the Cubs to town in a pivotal series with playoff implications, we look back at a utility player who divided the bulk of his major league career between the two franchises—Chico Walker. Hear about Walker’s extensive time in the ...
22m Aug 26, 2019
22m
S1 Ep22: I spent a week in Appalachia and all I got was this sweet shirt
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. This week, the team pays homage to Windows 95 in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, the team discusses the hitter and pitcher of the week, Corey Oswalt and Andres Regnault. Next, Steve goes over his trip to Kingsport, Tennessee and Pulaski, Virg...
1hr 18m Aug 26, 2019
1hr 18m
S1 Ep20: Hamstrung
Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, A Pod ofTheir Own’s Allison McCague sits in with Brian to discuss the injury to Marcus Stroman, and how that affects the team’s playoff hopes. Next up, we discuss how the players around the fringes have been excelling for the Mets as of late, and compare Joe...
46m Aug 22, 2019
46m
S1 Ep20: Wilmer Flores, Backstreet Boys, Kangaroos, and some baseball
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’re pretty jazzed about how well the Mets have been playing, including the starting pitching stepping it up, Amed Rosario continuing to roll, Juan Lagares’ strong week, the solid addit...
59m Aug 21, 2019
59m
S1 Ep21: Mike Jorgensen
Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. With Marcus Stroman, Steven Matz, and Joe Panik on the scene, the current Mets feature an inordinate number of players on the team with New York connections. Today we look back a player the Mets drafted straight out of Francis Lewis High School in ...
25m Aug 20, 2019
25m
S1 Ep21: PROMOAT Dillweed
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. This week, Steve is out of town again so Ken and Lukas discuss this past week in Mets minor league baseball, as well as our players of the week, Dilson Herrera and Mickey Jannis. The Lukas and Ken then review the Mets roster depth at Triple-...
1hr 11m Aug 19, 2019
1hr 11m
S1 Ep19: Shut Up, Mickey
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, ...
52m Aug 16, 2019
52m
S1 Ep19: Alexa, figure it out
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 Aria...
1hr 10m Aug 14, 2019
1hr 10m
S1 Ep20: Mike Vail
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...
24m Aug 13, 2019
24m
S1 Ep20: Don’t be surprised, be ready
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-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...
1hr 9m Aug 12, 2019
1hr 9m
S1 Ep19: Royce Ring
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 a...
20m Aug 08, 2019
20m
S1 Ep18: Hot boy season is real and it’s spectacular
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 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 gener...
1hr 6m Aug 07, 2019
1hr 6m
S1 Ep18: LFGM
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...
1hr 2m Aug 06, 2019
1hr 2m
S1 Ep19: Remember the fallen
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-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 prema...
1hr 10m Aug 05, 2019
1hr 10m
S1 Ep17: Stromania
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...
58m Aug 01, 2019
58m
S1 Ep17: Trades and Tweets
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 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...
1hr 2m Jul 31, 2019
1hr 2m
S1 Ep18: Willie Montanez
Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past As the trade deadline approaches, we take a look at the career and Mets tenure of the colorful, well-traveled Willie Montanez. Traded eight times in the course of his career—including being involved in one of the most memorable trades in major lea...
23m Jul 30, 2019
23m
S1 Ep18: Trade deadline looming
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. This week, the team plays Promote, Extend, Trade focusing on the great state of Pennsylvania. After, the team discusses the hitter and pitcher of the week, Arismendy Alcantara and Tommy Wilson. Next, Steve, Lukas, and Ken address all of the ...
1hr 18m Jul 29, 2019
1hr 18m
S1 Ep16: Trade Deadline Speculation
Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, with the podcast swap over, Brian and Chris reunite to discuss what a frustrating team the Mets are this season. So, more of the same! First up, we discuss Robinson Cano and his three-home run game against the Padres on Tuesday night, as well as discuss why ...
54m Jul 25, 2019
54m