Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast

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Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast episodes

December 22, 2025 What Really Matters For The Mets This Christmas | Straight Outta Flushing
It’s Christmas week, and Mets fans are still glued to their phones, waiting to see what Santa might bring this offseason. But not every rumor deserves excitement, and not every quiet moment deserves panic.
On this week’s episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by Matt Ibanez of the Til Mets Do Us Part Podcast to break down what actually matters for the Mets right now and what fans should stop overreacting to. Together, they separate noise from reality, identify the real concerns Mets fans should be paying attention to, cool down the offseason panic points, and zoom out to provide much-needed perspective on where the organization truly stands heading into the New Year.
32 min
December 15, 2025 Where Do The Mets Go After Brutal Winter Meetings? | Straight Outta Flushing
The New York Mets just had one of the most painful weeks in recent franchise history. Pete Alonso is gone. Edwin Díaz is gone. The Winter Meetings offered more questions than answers. And now the fanbase is demanding clarity on what the plan actually is.
On this week’s episode of Straight Outta Flushing:
Andrew Claudio of ‘Just Mets’ joins the show to break down the Mets’ decision-making, what losing Alonso and Díaz really means, whether Jorge Polanco moves the needle, the future of the rotation, and how much trust fans should have in David Stearns’ long-term vision.
Plus, ‘Why Am I A Mets Fan?’ co-host Ashley Wenskoski helps unpack the emotional state of Mets fandom right now: frustration, confusion, disappointment, and whether fans feel connected to this version of the team.
How do Mets fans process losing two cornerstone players in 48 hours? And what, if anything can restore confidence?
If you’re a Mets fan trying to make sense of this offseason, you’re not alone. Let’s talk through where the Mets go from here and whether there’s any reason for optimism.

(00:00) Intro
(00:50) Dugout Discussions with Andrew Claudio
(35:45) Dugout Discussions with Ashley Wenskoski
1 hr 13 min
December 08, 2025 Inside The Mets’ Winter Meetings Strategy With Jon Heyman | Straight Outta Flushing
The MLB Winter Meetings are officially underway, and the New York Mets are once again at the center of the baseball world. On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by New York Post Baseball Columnist Jon Heyman for a full Mets Winter Meetings primer.
Dexter and Jon break down:
• The urgency surrounding Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz
• The Mets’ pursuit of a frontline starting pitcher
• The buzz around Framber Valdez
• The possibility of building a super bullpen
• Why center field remains a major offseason priority
• The latest on Kodai Senga’s name in trade discussions
• And what a truly successful Winter Meetings would look like for David Stearns and the front office
26 min
December 01, 2025 The Mets’ Offseason Shopping Spree: What Do They REALLY Need? | Straight Outta Flushing
This week on Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by Anthony Rivera, host of The Subway To Shea Podcast, for a special Holiday Shopping Cart episode! 🛒 🎁
We’re loading up a full offseason wish list for the New York Mets, then debating which moves belong in the final cart and which ones get left at the register.
From:
- Re-signing Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz
- Trading or signing an ace starter
- Upgrading the outfield
- Rebuilding the bullpen
- Big bat targets like Schwarber, Buxton, Bregman, Bichette
- Deciding what to do with Jeff McNeil, Kodai Senga, and the young arms
…Dexter and Anthony break down every major offseason possibility and decide: KEEP IT or REMOVE IT?
If you love Mets offseason debates, roster-building, and holiday chaos, this is the episode for you.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and share your OWN Mets offseason shopping cart in the comments below!
1 hr 28 min
November 24, 2025 LIVE REACTION: Mets trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien
Dexter Henry and NY Post Sports react to the news of the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo away to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien.
1 hr 10 min
November 10, 2025 Three BOLD moves Mets should make! | Straight Outta Flushing
Mike Puma, The Post’s Mets beat reporter, joins Dexter Henry to discuss three bold moves that David Stearns and the Amazin’s should consider pursuing in a crucial offseason.
24 min
October 06, 2025 The Mets Clean House: What Comes Next for Mendoza & Stearns? | Straight Outta Flushing - Ep. 18
The Mets have officially hit the reset button. After missing the postseason, the organization overhauled nearly its entire coaching staff, from bench coach John Gibbons’ retirement to major shakeups across the board.
In this Straight Outta Flushing bonus episode, Dexter Henry is joined by Mets content creator, Tyler Ward, to break down what these sweeping changes mean for the future of the franchise.
49 min
October 01, 2025 Who Stays, Who Goes, What’s Next for the Mets? | Straight Outta Flushing
Anthony Rivera of the 'Subway to Shea' podcast joins Dexter Henry to discuss what went wrong for the Mets down the stretch and what's next in Queens as the Mets look ahead to 2026.
26 min
September 29, 2025 $340 Million Disaster: Dissecting Mets’ 2025 Epic Failure | Straight Outta Flushing - Ep. 17
The New York Mets’ 2025 season ends in disappointment, a 4–0 loss to the Miami Marlins on the final day of the regular season eliminates them from playoff contention. With a $340 million payroll and championship expectations, the Mets collapse will go down as one of the most frustrating failures in franchise history.
Dexter Henry is joined by ESPN NY Radio host Tyriq Butler to break down:
- How the Mets blew it down the stretch
- Who deserves the blame: players, David Stearns, or Carlos Mendoza
- The staggering 0–70 stat when trailing after the 8th inning
- Pete Alonso’s opt-out and what it means for the Mets’ future
- What changes must happen this offseason to restore fan trust
39 min
September 22, 2025 Will The Mets Make The Playoffs? | Straight Outta Flushing - Ep. 16
The Mets have just six games left in the regular season and everything is on the line. On Episode 16 of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by Marc Luino (Mets’d Up Podcast) to talk playoff hopes, the young pitching trio of Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and Jonah Tong, and whether the Mets can close the season strong.
29 min

About Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast

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“Straight Outta Flushing” is a New York Mets podcast presented by The New York Post. The show is hosted by sports anchor Dexter Henry and NY Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma, who has been covering the Mets for more than 15 years. Each episode will bring viewers analysis and conversation around the Mets performance both on and off the field along with inside scoops from the clubhouse.