In this episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jon Barron sit down with Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning to discuss his breakout start to the 2025 season. Canning opens up about the team’s elite pitching culture, what it’s like working with Jeremy Hefner, his surprising offseason move from the Angels to the Mets, and how Pilates saved his career.

We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from spring training—including shark fishing with Clay Holmes, learning from Shohei Ohtani, and the vibe inside the Mets' clubhouse. Plus, we pitch Griffin some new strikeout-themed nicknames 👀

CHAPTERS

00:00 - What Makes the Mets Pitching Culture Special

01:06 - Griffin Canning on What’s Clicking This Season

01:42 - Adjusting Strategy: More Slider, More Strikeouts

02:25 - Pitching Backwards vs Cardinals?

03:10 - Blueprint for Success Heading Into Phillies Start

03:53 - The Mets Pitching Room Vibe

04:41 - Buying into the Jeremy Hefner Kool-Aid

05:39 - Adjusting to Life in New York

06:35 - Favorite New York Spots & Exploring Astoria

07:10 - What’s Shohei Ohtani Like Behind the Scenes?

08:06 - Griffin’s Pilates Journey After a Back Injury

09:32 - Learning to Move Better Through Pilates

10:13 - That Weird Offseason Braves Detour

11:08 - Why the Mets Were the Right Fit

11:50 - When He Dominated the Mets Last Season

12:05 - The “Can Man”? “Within Canning”? Nickname Ideas

13:01 - New K Counter Celebration Concept

13:52 - Mets Strikeout Traditions: From DoodleBob to DBZ

14:09 - Griffin’s Bond with Luis Torrens

15:16 - How He Controls the Running Game

16:09 - Shark Fishing with Clay Holmes

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