The Erik Sherman Show

Kevin Mitchell, two-time MLB all-star and member of the '86 Mets, joins the program to discuss what it was like to play on the championship Mets team and his thoughts about being traded. He also talks about being mentored by Dusty Baker and Willie Mays and the impact that both men had on his career. He also reveals the importance of swagger and shares his thoughts on what his career might have looked like if he had never left the Mets.

This episode features a conversation with baseball great Dave Parker, along with Dave Jordan, co-author (along with Dave Parker) of the book Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood. Dave Parker reveals the players who mentored him at the beginning of his career, what it was like to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his thoughts about his 1985 season with the Cincinnati Reds. Dave Jordan also discusses the process of writing with Dave Parker and the potential for continued future collaboration. You'll also hear details about Dave Parkinson's efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. To learn more about the Dave Parker 39 Foundation, visit https://www.daveparker39foundation.com/

1986 NY Mets World Series Champion Ed Hearn joins the program to discuss the challenges he is facing living with end-stage kidney failure and his search for a donor. Discover some of the misconceptions that people often have about being a kidney donor and details about the donation process. Ed shares his reflections about what it was like to be a member of the 1986 Mets team, including how he thinks the Mets would have fared in a game 7 against the Astros ace pitcher, Mike Scott, and what it was like to catch for Doc Gooden. He also reveals how he was able to overcome multiple obstacles in his life, and the importance of having a positive impact on others. To learn more about what it would take to be a kidney donor for Ed, visit: https://www.kidney4ed.net/

Howie Rose, radio broadcaster for the New York Mets, and previous play-by-play announcer for the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, joins the program to discuss his career highlights and how broadcasters can contribute to some of the great plays in sports. Howie reveals the identity of his most important mentor and what it means to him to be part of the Mets rich broadcasting history. He also shares his thoughts about the 2022 Mets season and the 2023 Mets roster.

You won't want to miss this rare, in-depth, emotional interview with pitching great Dwight "Doc" Gooden. Doc reveals why he credits Gary Carter, Jay Horwitz and George Steinbrenner for a significant amount of his success and who he thinks would have won a World Series between the '86 Mets and '96 Yankees. He also addresses his past struggles with drugs and alcohol, the pain of addiction, and how he's using his past to help others.

Tune in for another episode of The Erik Sherman Show as Erik is joined by NY Times Bestselling Author Jeff Pearlman. Jeff discusses his new book The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson and talks about the evolution of his writing process. You'll discover some little-known facts about Bo Jackson and Jeff also reveals Bo's reaction to the book.

Former Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman joins the program to talk about his experiences with the 1969 Mets and how he was able to maintain his durability over his career. He also reveals what it meant to him to have his number retired by the Mets and what it was like to play alongside Tom Seaver. He also shares stories about baseball icons including Willie Mays, Steve Carlton, and Pete Rose.

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett joins the program just in time for the baseball postseason. Tim reveals what it was like to work as a broadcaster for the Pirates and Red Sox, and the difference between the cultures of those organizations versus the Dodgers. Tim discusses what it was like to leave Boston for Los Angeles and follow in the footsteps of Vin Scully. He also shares details about his book COVID Curveball, which details the unprecedented 2020 MLB season.

Jay Horwitz, Vice President, Media Relations, joins Erik for a conversation about his career with the Mets, which spans over 40 years. Jay discusses lessons learned over the years about managing players' media exposure and his favorite Mets team. He also shares his thoughts about the new Mets ownership and the 2022 Mets season.

In this first episode of the Erik Sherman Show, Mookie Wilson joins the program to discuss the Mets' 1986 season and also reveals details about his friendship with Bill Buckner. Mookie also shares his thoughts about the evolution of baseball and talks about his passion for cooking and his new catering business that he started with his brothers.