Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

St. John’s athletic director Ed Kull joins Jay Horwitz to talk about Rick Pitino’s impact on the university, the energy around St. John’s basketball and the team’s growing presence at Madison Square Garden. Kull discusses the upcoming season, the Big East rivalry with UConn, the roster’s new additions, and why Pitino’s experience developing players for the next level matters to recruits.

Plus, Kull remembers Kenny Klein and talks about what St. John’s alumni John Franco and Chris Mullin mean to the program and its New York roots.

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Jay Horwitz sits down with former Knicks star John Starks to look back at the team’s championship run and the energy inside Madison Square Garden. Starks talks about Jalen Brunson’s clutch performances, the team’s playoff comebacks, OG Anunoby’s unforgettable tip-in and the role the Knicks alumni played throughout the postseason. He also reflects on his own legacy in New York, including his famous dunk over Michael Jordan.

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Former New York Giants center Shaun O’Hara joins Jay Horwitz for a conversation about his teammates, his career and his life after football. O’Hara recalls the Helmet Catch, explains why he believes Eli Manning belongs in the Hall of Fame, and shares what it was like playing for Tom Coughlin. He also talks about growing up a fan of the 1986 Mets, his Rutgers connection and the work of the Shaun O’Hara Foundation.

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Cleon Jones joins Jay Horwitz to explain why he believes the 1969 Miracle Mets were the best team in franchise history, even if they weren’t the most talented. He remembers what made Gil Hodges such a remarkable manager and why he traveled to New York to celebrate Howie Rose. Cleon also shares the work he and his wife, Angela, continue to do in their hometown of Africatown, Alabama, from repairing neighbors’ homes to helping families put food on the table.

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SNY’s Steve Gelbs joins Jay Horwitz to discuss his evolution from Mets field reporter to play-by-play broadcaster and the advice that helped him find his own voice in the booth. Gelbs shares how Howie Rose supported him before his first regular-season broadcast, what he has learned from Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, and whether play-by-play could become a bigger part of his future. He also tells the story behind his viral ballpark hot dog reviews, including a ridiculous appearance with David Wright and the mustard review that caused Mets fans to sell out the product online.

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Legendary Mets broadcaster Howie Rose joins Jay Horwitz to reflect on his final season in the radio booth and the emotions he expects to feel during his last regularly scheduled game. Howie shares the stories behind Mike Piazza’s unforgettable post-9/11 home run, Pete Alonso’s dramatic home run in Milwaukee and the celebration that followed on the team plane. He also discusses his relationships with Ralph Kiner and Bob Murphy, the sacrifices his family made throughout his career and why he knew it was time to retire on his own terms.

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Twenty-five years after September 11, Bobby Valentine joins Jay Horwitz to remember how the 2001 Mets helped New York begin to heal. Valentine reflects on Shea Stadium becoming a relief center, visiting Ground Zero and firehouses, wearing first-responder caps and the uncertainty surrounding baseball’s return.

He also takes us inside the Mets’ emotional first game back at Shea Stadium and Mike Piazza’s unforgettable home run, a moment that continues to live with him every day.

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Former New York City Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano joins Jay Horwitz for a special edition of Amazin’ Conversations marking 25 years since September 11. Cassano recalls responding to the World Trade Center, working at Ground Zero, President George W. Bush’s memorable visit and his final interaction with FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge.

He also shares how the Mets supported New York’s firehouses and grieving families after the attacks, and explains why “never forget” must be demonstrated through actions, not just words.

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Retired Port Authority Police Officer Will Jimeno joins Jay Horwitz to share his extraordinary story of survival from September 11, 2001. Jimeno recalls arriving at the World Trade Center, surviving the collapse of the Twin Towers and spending 13 hours trapped beneath the rubble before being rescued.

Will also discusses the long physical and emotional recovery that followed, the making of Oliver Stone’s World Trade Center and the support he received from the Mets while hospitalized. Twenty-five years later, his story remains a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice and the importance of never giving up.

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