Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show reacting to the Mets' frustrating loss to the Red Sox Wednesday, the poor managing from Luis Rojas leaving Justin Wilson in and Yoenis Cespedes' awful at bat with the bases loaded in the 9th inning. They also talk about David Peterson's debut, Andres Gimenez' first hit and big night and Jose Reyes' retirement. Longtime Mets PR director and now VP of alumni public relations Jay Horwitz then joins the show. Horwitz talks about his new book "Mr. Met", why he wrote it, his glass eye, players like John Franco pranking him, how the job changed over the years, strong relationships with players, if he misses the job and his current alumni role.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show talking about the COVID outbreak on the Marlins and how it may affect the league. They then dive into the Mets losing two out of three games to the Braves, Edwin Diaz allowing the game-tying homer Saturday, Sunday's embarrassing loss and what needs to change. NY Post sportswriter Zach Braziller makes his debut on the pod to talk about the remainder of the MLB season, the Mets bullpen and options for the fifth starter. Former Mets closer and one of the greatest closers in baseball history Billy Wagner then joins the show. Wagner discusses not being in the Hall of Fame, his final season being so good, coming back quick from Tommy John Surgery, the pressure pitching in New York and looking back to Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS and Willie Randolph not putting him in to pitch the 9th inning.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show talking about Marcus Stroman's calf injury and what it means for the rotation and the bullpen. They then dive into the 30-man roster set for Opening Day Friday and what guys made sense and what does not make sense. The guys then give their predictions for what the Mets will do this season. Mets longtime radio voice Howie Rose then joins the show. He discusses the Mets rotation, calling games in a new way this year, his prediction for the team and his favorite David Wright memory. Mets legend David Wright then joins the show. Wright talks about his emotional final game, favorite Mets memory, learning from Mike Piazza, if he would ever coach or manage, frustrations from his back injury, Mets outlook this year, being the captain and if he prefers Shea or Citi.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show reacting to the Mets’ two losses to the Yankees over the weekend and how much they mean. They discuss the artificial crowd noise, cardboard cutouts at Citi Field, Seth Lugo and the bullpen. They then break down Robinson Cano batting third, how the lineup might shake out and the schedule the Mets face ahead in the warm weather. NY Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma then chats with Jake and Figgie. Puma talks about the crowd noise, where Cano should bat, how the bullpen could work out, deGrom being ready for Opening Day on Friday and makes his prediction for the Mets this season.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show talking about Jacob deGrom's back injury and him saying he'll be fine for Opening Day. They talk bad mattresses, deGrom's importance to the team, the potential new owner bids that have come in, Sheldon Adelson, A-Rod, cardboard cutouts of fans and artificial cheers and boos being incorporated at games. Lifelong Met and 1969 World Series champion Ed Kranepool then joins the show. He talks about his debut in 1962 on the first Mets team, growing up a Yankees fan, not striking out much and being a good pinch-hitter. Kranepool goes on to discuss no fans in the stands this season, the Wilpons as owners, if Steve Cohen should buy the team and being close with his 1969 Mets teammates.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open up the show talking about how good the Mets' projected lineup looks, Marcus Stroman's tweeting and important season ahead, the Wilpons' spending over the years and what Steve Cohen potentially owning the Mets would mean for the franchise. NY Post baseball writer Dan Martin chats with the guys about Cohen and his bid for the Mets, Melky Cabrera's outlook, pitchers looking good, Yoenis Cespedes and Jed Lowrie. Former Mets relief pitcher Turk Wendell then joins the show. Wendell talks about a 60-game schedule, rule changes, memories from the 2000 Mets, Bobby Valentine as manager, some of his superstitions and getting death threats from Phillies fans when he played there.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open up the show talking about Amed Rosario and spitting, cardboard cutouts in the stands, the highlights of the Mets' 60-game schedule, the team staying quiet on guys delayed from being at camp and bids from potential new owners. Will Steve Cohen end up buying the Mets? Former Mets manager Terry Collins then joins the show. Collins talks about what he's doing now, the 2015 team turning it around, keeping Matt Harvey in Game 5 of the World Series -- and his ensuing demise, Chase Utley, the Ass-in-the-Jackpot ejection, changes in managing style, advice for Luis Rojas, dealing with New York media, Mickey Callaway, being done after 2017 and his favorite player to manage.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa are back in the saddle for the return of the podcast. The guys open the show discussing the 60-game season ahead, rule changes, the impact on the players, what changes can be made for the people watching games at home and if there will be an asterisk on this season. NY Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma then joins Jake and Figgie. Puma talks about being at Citi Field now, how different it is for players and media, the delayed COVID-19 test results, Jed Lowrie's status, Dellin Betances looking ready and Yoenis Cespedes' strength. The next episode of the show comes on Thursday.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show with a tribute to longtime NY Post sports photographer Anthony Causi, who passed away Sunday. Figgie looks back at his time spent with Anthony and reads a text from Anthony's sister Maria. NY Post baseball columnist Ken Davidoff and photographer Gemini Keez join the show to share their memories of their friend and colleague. Mets radio voice Howie Rose joins the show, and he discusses Causi's passing. Rose also talks about finally joining Twitter, asking Jake's mom out in 1983, getting to call Mets games, his favorite moment as a broadcaster and whether there will be baseball this year. Dwight Gooden, the Mets legend and 1986 World Series champion, then joins the show. Doc talks about his days in New York, his ups and downs -- on and off the field -- and what he would have done differently, what happened during his relapse last year and not hearing back from Matt Harvey after he reached out trying to help.

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Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show talking about coronavirus and Figgie's family being affected as he reads an email from his brother about testing positive. They then talk about simulated video games and if they would ever watch them. The guys then dive into the black Mets jersey debate and roast Andy Martino for his take on them being trash. Mets pitcher Steven Matz then joins the show. Matz talks about his TRU32 Foundation and donation to first responders, his grandpa, the sandwich named after him, his first big-league start, coming back from Tommy John Surgery, Phil Regan, new manager Luis Rojas, how he's keeping his arm fresh and some nuggets about his life.

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