Good Fundies

With snot-nosed punk kids going back to school, Brian and Roger figured out which Met was probably picked on the most in their formative years. Then they talked about if Yoenis Cespedes is, honestly, the most valuable player in baseball, before wondering if T.J. Rivera is going to be good before going around the horn to give the Mets the best offense possible. Then they looked back at their 2nd half predictions from the All-Star Break to see how smart they really are. Roger and Brian both gave out awards and felt bad for Wally Backman before deciding if they want Terry Collins' job in the first place.

It's a must-listen to hear Brian give James Loney a round of applause and to find out if Roger can spell Doug Mientkiewicz correctly without cheating.

After Brian and Roger debated over whether or not anybody will get the references to Wilmer Flores' favorite show 'Friends', they talked Tim Tebow, how the Mets have become unstoppable, and whom to blame for Michael Conforto not being his old amazing self this season.

Then they welcomed MetsBlog founder Matthew Cerrone. Him and Brian admitted they thought the season was over two weeks ago before Matt went into how the Mets are employing the rope-a-dope strategy, the origins of MetsBlog, why he's writing a book during a pennant race, dealing with someone with the same name as you, and of course, #Tebow.

Then Roger and Brian said goodbye to Turner Field, the worst place in the known universe, before feeling sorry for Matt Reynolds (again) and dipping into the mailbag.

Roger and Brian eulogized Neil Walker, talked about how Jelly "Kelly" Johnson and Wilmer "Wilmah" Flores have been stepping up lately, shook their heads at James Loney, determined if Seth Lugo and Rafael Montero will be any good, why animals haven't been supporting the Mets this season, and how the SNY kidcaster fared this year. Roger also tried to defend Jay Bruce, which Brian thought was very brave. This episode also includes the now weekly update of Brian's thoughts on if the Mets are still in it or not.

Roger and Brian figured out which Met would ruin the 'Fast & Furious' franchise just like Vin Diesel. Then they determined if Robert Gsellman is going to the Hall of Fame and if the Mets will exclusively go after long haired Long Island pitchers. After that, Brian insisted Yoenis Cespedes is going to opt out of his deal before refusing to wager any money on it. He also explained that the Mets aren't going to make the playoffs and made Roger uncomfortable over making him the optimistic one. They did though both agree on disliking Jonathon Niese and came up with album titles for Gary Cohen's college band before Brian spoiled the mood and insulted Matt Reynolds. In the mail segment, someone asked to come up with just one positive storyline from the 2016 Mets season, and if Jony Ive truly is the Eero Saarinen of his day.

Brian and Roger said some Mets would do well in the Olympic decathlon, the "King of Olympic Sports" (before getting injured.) Then they talked about Michael Conforto's tragic existence. The two also talked about who makes the lineups for the team before talking about proper no-hitter jinxing protocols and if Steven Matz should have been allowed to join history. Roger justifiably mocked the Arizona Diamondbacks uniforms before defining what constitutes being a "fair weather" Met fan. Brian got a new microphone so this episode is historic AF.

Roger and Brian thought about how the Mets are still in the playoff race despite being uh, bad lately. Then they wondered if Yoenis Cespedes is going to come back next season, and if they want him to. Same with Neil Walker. Then they began a new segment called "Savior or Soup?", which asked if newcomer T.J. Rivera is the Mets' savior or another Eric "Soup" Campbell. Then Roger vented his annoyance at Matt Reynolds, who he thought was a savior but has been a Soup. Then he felt sorry for Terry Collins, who is so obviously trying to get fired. In the mailbag, listeners asked the two how Kevin Long and Dan Warthen earn their paychecks, and if chanting for Carlos Gomez is the saddest of chants.

Brian was hopping mad over Yoenis Cespedes playing golf while he was hurt, as Roger pictured Cespedes in funny golf hats. The two talked about the Jay Bruce and Jonathon Niese trades. Also about how Terry Collins can't say no, and how much he is to blame for everything in life. They held funeral proceedings for Lucas Duda, and while they're at it they threw in Cespedes and the 2016 Mets season into the six foot hole too. In the mailbag segment, Roger and Brian counseled two depressed listeners who don't understand why they continue to be Mets fans before figuring out if the team can fit in Yasiel Puig and how Ray Ramirez is still employed. It's a more fun episode than it sounds.

Brian does not apologize for pulling a Chris Sale and earning his one week suspension. Then the two figured out if it's better to be the best player on a World Series winning team or to be a Hall of Famer with no rings. Then they went into whom the Mets should acquire before the upcoming trade deadline, and specifically discussed if Jonathon Lucroy wanting "peace and quiet" means anything. Then Brian talked about Jeurys Familia's saves streak that Roger jinxed, before Roger revealed Addison Reed is more awesome than you already thought. Michael Conforto doesn't suck in center field, and you better believe that was discussed too. Roger was forced to elaborate on Bud Harrelson's love making after the debut of a new award. Finally, a peak in the mailbag led Roger and Brian to ask the eternal question: WHY?

In yet another "special" installment, Roger went solo and went through the Good Fundies mailbag. He was asked repeatedly if Alejandro De Aza should be maimed or murdered. Roger complained about the Hall of Fame ceremonies and how Todd Hundley got a bad break. He also talked about Mike Piazza since he's getting inducted this weekend into the Hall of Fame and everything.

Roger and Brian figured out which Met is going to end up on the DL from a Pokemon Go related injury. Brian fixed the Home Run Derby. Then the two agreed on Terry Collins' managerial approach to the All-Star Game before making over/under predictions for the Mets' upcoming second half. They then dove deep into ESPN's excellent 30 for 30 'Doc & Darryl'. Roger was happy for Alejandro De Aza before feeling bad for him until Brian realized Matt Harvey was deserving of empathy after all. Brian then told a terrible joke.

Corrections: The 30 for 30 is titled 'Doc & Darryl,' not 'Darryl & Doc' as Roger put it. Roger also said the Mets have a 1.8% chance according to Fangraphs, when in fact it is 1.6%

Note: If you do not want to be spoiled at all about 'Doc & Darryl' - even though you know how their stories go generally - Brian and Roger discuss it from 32:16-45:42. The documentary debuts Thursday, July 14th at 9 p.m. eastern on ESPN.