The Mets are in Port St. Lucie, Frankie Montas is missing a ton of time, and the Mets bring back Drew Smith.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory

Brian’s Music Pick:

Squid - Cowards

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast 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 celebrating the return of Pete Alonso, whose contract is really a win for all sides. We also discuss the return of Ryne Stanek, who is yet another player who mentioned family as a reason for signing with the Mets.

We then talk about the unfortunate news that Frankie Montas has a high grade lat strain and will be sidelined for at least 6 to 8 weeks. It is a blow to the rotation, but as we get into, the Mets still have quite a bit of pitching depth to draw from. 

We also discuss the state of baseball heading into spring training, particularly in the AL East, which will likely be the most competitive division in the American League with the Red Sox having added significant pieces, including Alex Bregman. Linda also gets her first look at the upsetting visual that is Devin Williams without a beard and we talk a little bit about Marcus Stroman reporting late to spring training. 

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise. 

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will get you bonus episodes, access to our Discord server, livestream experiences, an exclusive monthly playlist, and more!

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Grace is back (after some technical difficulties) With a bit to talk about. She discusses the Pete re-sgining, the Bregman deal, and some other odds and ends before spring training. She also talks about the Hall of Fame voting results and the new Mets jersey.

Then, she talks about the Oscar drama of the past few weeks, the tweets of Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón. There's the crazy tweets, but there's also the dilemma: do you disqualify her and create a slippery slope, or do you leave her be and create the (however miniscule) chance she can get up on stage and accept the Oscar?

Finally, Grace does a movie minute highlighting some of her favorite movies that were completely shut out at the Oscars this year. Comedies, dramas, and everything in between, there's plenty of great films from outside the Oscars.

Follow us on Twitter/X @FIBPod, on Instagram @FlushingisBurningPod, and email us at [email protected]! Plus, we've joined Bluesky at flushingisburning.bsky.social!

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Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

After months of speculation, the Pete Alonso situation has resolved itself. Brian and Chris discuss this, the makeup of the bullpen, and more.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Freckle- Freckle

Brian’s Music Pick:

Frank Black - Teenager of the Year

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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Grace, Lukas, Thomas, and Brian discuss the return of the Polar Bear to Queens.

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast 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 latest in the Pete Alonso saga, including the brutally honest comments Steve Cohen made at Amazin’ Day about the negotiations. We also recount our own personal experiences at Amazin’ Day and talk about the A.J. Minter and Ryne Stanek signings.

We then discuss accusations against Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera and his wife Clara of covering up child sex abuse. 

We also congratulate Rylee Pay for becoming the first full-time female broadcaster in Triple-A.

We also talked about the offseason, the current free agent market, and labor issues - what the deal is with Pete Alonso’s free agency, whether the Dodgers are good or bad for baseball, Laura’s 2025 predictions, and more.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise. 

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will get you bonus episodes, access to our Discord server, livestream experiences, an exclusive monthly playlist, and more!

You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky (@apodoftheirown) and you can follow Home Run Applesauce on Twitter and Instagram (@HRApplesauce). You can find Laura Albanese’s work at Newsday and you can follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram. You can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter and Bluesky: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at [email protected]. 

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Welcome to Home Run Applesauce in Conversation, a podcast from Fans First Sports Network where we invite interesting people on the show to talk about themselves, the Mets, and more.

Today, we welcome Bobby Bonilla to the show. Bobby was, at the time, the highest paid player in baseball when the Mets signed him in 1992. After being traded away during the 1995 season, Bonilla returned to the Mets in 1999 and aided in their playoff push. We talk to Bobby about his time as a Met, his infamous "Bobby Bonilla Day" every July 1, and a lot more.

Here is a link to the article by Ted Berg that perfectly describes why the Mets' deferring Bonilla's money was a win for everyone.

Bobby was on the show today to promote the Players' Trust Playmakers Classic, taking place on February 18, 2025 at Warehouse215 in Phoenix, AZ. The Playmakers Classic is not your typical fundraiser—it's an evening designed to engage, entertain, and inspire. Enjoy nonstop entertainment, food, wine and spirit tastings, live performances, and friendly competitions that make this event truly one-of-a-kind. Join Major League Baseball Players as we celebrate the spirit of giving back and raise crucial funds to support life-changing programs that uplift youth and communities in need across the U.S. and around the world.

For more on the event, visit the Players Trust website. Tickets are available here.

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And, as always, let's go Mets.

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Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

The Mets still have not solved the Pete Alonso dilemma yet, but they did bring back their left-handed DH and inked a new reliever.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Radiohead - Kid A

Brian’s Music Pick:

Angelo Badalamenti - Soundtrack to Twin Peaks

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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Visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and to help directly support the podcasters whose work you’ve enjoyed for years.

Make sure to follow the podcast networks on Twitter (@HRApplesauce and @FansFirstSN), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. 

This week, we are joined by very special guest Laura Albanese, who covers the Mets and Yankees at Newsday. We begin our conversation by asking Laura about how she got to where she is now and what barriers women still face in the industry.

We then shift our focus to the Mets and discuss the cultural shift within the Mets’ organization that includes an emphasis on family, which was part of what attracted Sean Manaea and Juan Soto to the Mets as free agents. We also talk about cultural differences between the Mets and Yankees and Laura’s favorite 2024 Mets bit. 

We also talked about the offseason, the current free agent market, and labor issues - what the deal is with Pete Alonso’s free agency, whether the Dodgers are good or bad for baseball, Laura’s 2025 predictions, and more.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise. 

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will get you bonus episodes, access to our Discord server, livestream experiences, an exclusive monthly playlist, and more!

You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky (@apodoftheirown) and you can follow Home Run Applesauce on Twitter and Instagram (@HRApplesauce). You can find Laura Albanese’s work at Newsday and you can follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram. You can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter and Bluesky: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at [email protected]. 

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Grace is back after two weeks of...nothing much. Pete Alonso's time in New York looks to be coming to an end, and not for a lack of trying. The Mets did re-sign Jesse Winker though, and have some interest in Tanner Scott, so there's still deals to be made.

Next, Grace does some Oscar predictions. SHe begins by talking about the devastating Los Angeles wildfires and how to help, and also discusses David Lynch's legacy. Then she does some light Oscar predictions ahead of the announcements in the coming week (presumably).

Finally, Grace has a movie minute that may seem a bit odd, but is surprisingly great. But if you want to see it in theaters you may be running out of time.

Follow us on Twitter/X @FIBPod, on Instagram @FlushingisBurningPod, and email us at [email protected]! Plus, we've joined Bluesky at flushingisburning.bsky.social!

As always, you can listen or subscribe to all of our Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

Visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and to help directly support the podcasters whose work you’ve enjoyed for years, as well as unlock access to exclusive episodes, our Discord server, a monthly playlist, and more.

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