Good Fundies

Brian and Roger finally agreed on their level of anxiety as Mets fans (03:45) and debated the definition of 'conspiracy' when talking about who is responsible for Amed Rosario remaining in Las Vegas (25:25). Then there was a big discussion on if any Met is truly 'untouchable', and friend there were some disagreements. The two specifically talked about the possible trade deadline returns for a Jay Bruce (37:00), Jacob deGrom (45:30), Michael Conforto (52:40),Wilmer Flores (55:30), or Addison Reed (01:00:30), and other possible future goners.

In the mailbag, Brian and Roger determined which Met is the best cook (01:04:30), debated if the balls are juiced (01:09:00), started a new over/under bet on how many trades the Mets will make before the deadline (01:16:54), what they thought of Hansel Robles pointing up at a home run again (01:21:00), why Todd Hundley never gets enough love (01:22:00), the potential horrors of a Yankees-Nationals World Series (01:26:20), and if Brian would rather have Jay Bruce or Terry Collins for five more years (01:35:24)

Brian and Roger looked back at the over/under predictions they made for the 2017 Mets season back in April to their occasional utter embarrassment. The boys also found time to shake their heads and try to make sense of the latest Matt Harvey injury news and losing Bartolo Colon yet again.

Then they had a chat with writer and big time Mets fan Sean O'Connor (Hood Adjacent with James Davis, Late Late Show with James Corden) about Chris Christie, Steve Somers, Kevin James, Facebook message boards, trying to get James Davis to do a Garfield joke, having the absolute worst luck attending baseball games, the Mets chances of winning the wild card, naming your child after a former Met, renaming Brian's 'hot rebuild' idea, if it's ever too late in your life to just focus on throwing a knuckleball, how to get into comedy, and much more.

To follow along with Brian and Roger with their predictions, consult this bad boy:

https://goodfundies.com/the-2017-mets-over-unders-bf39b8fbc348

Watch 'Hood Adjacent with James Davis' on Comedy Central Wednesdays at 9/8 central, aka whenever Fernando Salas is on the mound, or whenever on cc.com.

Brian and Roger talked about the Mets' latest obsession with hydration (03:00); Brian's trips to the SABR convention, Camden Yards, and Nationals Park (07:10); Michael "Scooter" Conforto's official designation as an All-Star (20:20); the latest METCON levels (33:30); what to put in an Amed Rosario care package (47:00), and if the Mets should bring back Bartolo Colon (56:15). Then in the mailbag segment (01:09:30) they wondered about which pitcher to take to the local county fair, why the Yankees haven't traded for Lucas Duda yet, and what constitutes "entertainment".

Roger and Brian asked and answered a lot of geographical questions, such as "Where does Asdrubal Cabrera get off?", and "Where does Terry Collins get off?", plus "Where in the world is Amed Rosario?"

The METCON level was updated with new and improved context, and Roger, to his horror, heard Brian convince himself that the Mets still have a chance to make the postseason.

Roger made things worse by defending a Terry Collins decision regarding Michael Conforto, and Brian reflected further on the difference between Scooter's slump in 2016 and his struggles the last few weeks.

In the mailbag, the Good Fundies guys named horses, hired a new manager, talked smoked meats, compared the aesthetics of Matt Reynolds and Gavin Cecchini, and stopped any nasty rumors regarding Rafael Montero being good.

Thanks to Andrew Lowden, Tacoma's The Ventures, and Beach House for the music, and Kelly for the cover art.

Note: Since even Roger is starting to give up on the Mets' season, Good Fundies is a 51s/Rumble Ponies podcast now. Always was, if anyone asks.

Brian talked about his attempts at freeing Amed Rosario and his thoughts about the future of Dominic Smith, and Roger talked about Marcos Molina, the latest on his feud with Rowdy the Pony, and his weekend adventure to see the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in action. Helping Roger discuss his journey into Rowdy's neck of the woods was his travel buddy, JT. Terán (Rising Apple). The special guest also gave his thoughts on Rosario and the Mets' chances on making the postseason.

In the mailbag segment, the boys talked about love, if they should move the Citi Field fences back, Flushing Creek, what one Mets transaction in their lifetimes they would take back if they could, and everything in between basically.

Michael Price (The Simpsons, F is For Family) is a Mets fan. He once annoyed Alex Trebek over it. He's also written some Mets jokes into The Simpsons.

Duffy Dyer was Michael's favorite obscure Met growing up. He has had an interesting life.

Brian and Roger talked about the positive, life-affirming effect Yoenis Cespedes (and Steven Matz and Seth Lugo) have had on the Mets, why Jose Reyes is still hanging around, and if the Mets are good or bad at the whole drafting and evaluating players thing. Plus they updated the METCON level and ventured into the listener mailbag, where the two put together their all-time worst Mets starting rotations, got into why Terry Collins could possibly be making his hatred of Michael Conforto public again, and Brian said something that truly shocked Roger.

Thanks to Lily Allen and Andrew Lowden for the music.

Brian and Roger talked about the crazier than usual events going on at Citi Field lately, if Wilmer Flores has secretly - no kidding - been an All-Star player this entire time, when Amed Rosario is going to show up already, how Brian is the Mets' Grim Reaper, if Robert Gsellman or Matt Harvey should be the new team closer, the most likable thing Terry Collins has done in a long time, and seriously where is Amed Rosario? Plus a dip into the mailbag, the several premieres of 'Roger's Conspiracy Theory of the Week', and Brian's introduction to the phrase 'Hot Rebuild.'

Corrections: Brian meant Fallon, not Kimmel. Roger meant batboy, not ballboy. One regrets his error.

Thanks to Andrew Lowden and Orange Juice for the music.

Brian and Roger talked to former Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson about what really happened with the Scott Kazmir/Victor Zambrano trade, how pitchers like Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz should handle their injuries, his thoughts on the physics of pitching, how humor and "reframing" pressure situations helped him reach the likes of Jason Isringhausen and Jim Abbott, his childhood ambitions, and more.

The boys of Good Fundies also turned the METCON machine back on and brought back "Soup or Savior" to prematurely judge Tyler Pill. There was also a deep dive into the mailbag where they determined what Michael Conforto's "Judge's Chambers" equivalent would be called, if Rene Rivera and Wilmer Flores could beat a pile of dirt in a foot race, and more. Highlights from that segment included two very good Tommy Milone questions and some Beaumont, Texas trivia.

You can read more about Rick Peterson at rickpetersonpitching.com. The book he wrote with Judd Hoekstra, "Crunch Time: How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most", is available at Amazon.com and elsewhere.

Thank you to Andrew Lowden for the music.

Brian revealed some shocking news about the current METCON level before revealing his true thoughts about Derek Jeter. Roger blamed the Jeurys Familia injury on the Warthen slider while Brian, in only his estimation, gave his old friend and podcast partner his support. The two also talked about Asdrubal Cabrera's allergy to the disabled list, Terry Collins breaking the record for longest tenured Mets manager, when Amed Rosario will show up to Queens, what in the actual F is going on, how Neil Walker enjoys wine, if Michael Conforto cries before he goes to sleep, and more if you could believe it.

Roger teased that Steve Phillips and Sandy Alderson were going to be mentioned. They were not, in a successful attempt to get the podcast under five hours.

Thank you to Mary J. Blige for the music.