Spring training is here, the Mets have arrived in Port St. Lucie, and Farace and Rodriguez are already in midseason form: caffeinated, opinionated, and ready to overreact to everything Steve Cohen says within a five-mile radius of a microphone. Producer Joe is, of course, behind the wall, armed with sound drops, bad timing, and just enough chaos to derail any serious baseball conversation at the worst possible moment.This week’s show starts where every Mets week apparently starts now: with Steve Cohen. The owner made it very clear that there will be no captain as long as he owns the team, which somehow turned into a bigger storyline than half the roster reporting to camp. Is that confidence? Stubbornness? A billionaire’s version of “because I said so”? We’ll get into whether Cohen sounds frustrated, what it says about last year’s clubhouse, and why he seemed genuinely perplexed that Edwin Díaz chose the Dodgers. Yes, that still stings, and yes, Farace is absolutely going to squeeze at least five minutes out of that one.On the field side, Francisco Lindor is basically doing captain duties without the title, fielding questions about the locker room and last season like the adult in the room, while Juan Soto is handling the move to left field like it’s no big deal and even tossing some love toward Carson Benge in the process. Add in the general vibe coming out of camp and suddenly the Mets are… confident? That usually means something bad is about to happen, but we’ll enjoy it while it lasts.We’ll also dig into MLB Network’s Top 10 Right Now lists for starters and relievers, and where the Mets’ arms fit into that picture, because the potential staff is quietly very, very good. The big question: do you actually run six starters out there and make it a real thing, or is that just spring training optimism talking? Either way, the pitching depth is going to be a real storyline, not just a spring buzzword.Then it’s time for the rookies. Bring them on. Who’s actually pushing for a role, who’s just getting a long look, and who’s going to become a fan favorite before April is over? We’ll sort through the names, the hype, and the reality.And yes, we are once again saying WBC… stop it. We’ll go through the cons of the World Baseball Classic, the risk-reward nonsense, and why Mets fans are always one awkward slide away from collective panic. Somewhere in there, Luke Weaver showing up to camp with a Yankees bag will get the “read the room, man” treatment it deserves, because some things are just unforgivable in Queens.Finally, we’re spinning the wheel for blind ranking, but this time it’s all-time Mets. Not just this year’s roster. The entire history is in play. Legends, fan favorites, chaos picks, and at least one name that will make Producer Joe laugh and everyone else groan. The category: Mets players you’d most want to have a drink with. It’s guaranteed arguments, bad logic, nostalgia, and at least one “how did that guy end up there?” moment.It’s spring, it’s Mets, it’s Cohen quotes, pitching debates, WBC complaining, and a wheel that’s about to cause problems. In other words, a perfectly normal episode of Put It in the Books. #PutItInTheBooks #PiitB #Mets

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Episode 135 is a full reaction show to a week that managed to be chaotic even by sports standards. Farace, Tim, and Anthony are all in for this one, and the spotlight starts exactly where it should: the fallout from Super Bowl 60. Seattle’s win, Kenneth Walker III taking home Super Bowl MVP, and New England’s offense getting stuck in neutral have dominated the conversation all week, and for good reason. We’re breaking down what actually decided the game, what it says about where both franchises are headed, and how much of this was Seattle being great versus the Patriots making life harder on themselves. And yes, we’re also talking about the Bad Bunny halftime show, because it somehow managed to be just as unavoidable in the discourse as the actual fourth quarter.From there, the show shifts into the bigger picture conversations that came out of Super Bowl week. What does this win mean for Seattle’s place in the league right now? What does this loss mean for New England’s offense going forward? And how much of what we just watched is a reminder that defense, physicality, and not doing stupid things still matter more than whatever buzzword is trending this season. Farace will trust his instincts, Tim will try to keep it grounded, and Anthony will bring the numbers to either confirm or completely ruin everyone’s takes.Then we pivot to baseball, because the World Baseball Classic news cycle decided to get loud at the same time. Corbin Carroll being ruled out is a huge hit to Team USA, and now the replacement speculation and roster debates are in full swing. We’ll talk about what that actually means for the tournament, who makes sense as a fill-in, and whether this changes expectations at all or just gives everyone something new to argue about on the internet.On the NBA side, it’s been one of those weeks where the league reminds everyone that the drama doesn’t stop after the trade deadline. The recent on-court fight and the suspensions that followed have turned into a full-blown debate about player conduct, repeat offenders, and where the league draws the line. We’ll get into what happened, whether the punishments fit the situation, and what this says about how the NBA is trying to balance protecting the game with not turning every incident into a week-long soap opera. We’ll also zoom out a bit and touch on the broader trade deadline fallout — not a deep dive, but enough to hit the big winners, the head-scratchers, and the teams that clearly just wanted to say they did something.As always, the show isn’t just about recapping headlines. It’s about arguing what actually matters. Did the Super Bowl prove that defense-first football is fully back in style? Are the Patriots closer to a fix or further from one than people want to admit? Is the NBA getting tougher on this stuff, or just reacting louder when the clips go viral? And how much should one injury change the entire conversation around the World Baseball Classic?With Farace driving the ship, Tim keeping things from going completely off the rails, and Anthony adding the receipts, Episode 135 is built for exactly what this show does best: breaking down a huge sports week, calling out the nonsense, and probably disagreeing with each other at least three times before the first segment is over. #NFL #NBA #MLB #SuperBowl #Seahawks #Patriots #PopCulturePros

Season 31, Episode 11 – Dead EndHosted by: DONMEGADONMEGA is back with another loaded episode of Am I On The Air?, breaking down the biggest movie and TV stories from February 4 through February 10. This one marks Episode #218 on the PopCulturePros Network, which somehow sounds both impressive and slightly exhausting when you remember he’s been doing this long before it was cool, trendy, or algorithm-friendly. Long-time podcast veteran energy, fully intact.The main event this week is the brand-new TV reboot of The Burbs on Peacock. DONMEGA digs into how this updated take reworks the cult classic’s suburban paranoia and dark humor, whether it still captures that “something is very wrong on this street” vibe, and how the new cast and tone reshape the story for a modern audience. Is it a respectful nod to the original, or did the neighborhood association approve something… different?And because one headline is never enough, the episode keeps rolling with the rest of the week’s entertainment chaos. More news, more streaming drops, more trailers, and more industry noise, all filtered through DONMEGA’s seasoned lens. First impressions, deeper dives, and the kind of perspective that only comes from doing this forever (and somehow still enjoying it).Dead End is packed, opinionated, and ready to send you back into the entertainment streets with a better idea of what’s worth your time—and what might be hiding behind the next perfectly trimmed hedge.

Season 31, Episode 10 – I’m Gonna Wreck ItHosted by: DONMEGADONMEGA is back with another packed episode of Am I On The Air?, running through the biggest movie and TV stories from January 28 through February 3. This marks Episode #217 on the PopCulturePros Network, which is impressive enough on its own, but even more impressive when you remember this is just one stop in a very long, very stubbornly consistent podcast journey. Long story short: the man has seen some things, and he’s still here to talk about them.On the movie side, things get loud and explosive with a deep dive into Shelter, the new action thriller that promises danger, tension, and the kind of problems that can only be solved by making them bigger first. DONMEGA breaks down the story, the performances, and whether it delivers the edge-of-your-seat chaos action fans show up for. He also swings over to The Wrecking Crew, digging into how the film mixes action and comedy, and whether the jokes and the explosions actually know how to share the same space without one stepping on the other.TV gets its time to shine too, with final thoughts on how Wonder Man wrapped up its run on Disney+, what that finale says about the future of the MCU, and where things might be headed next. And because not everything in life needs to explode, DONMEGA also celebrates the return of Shrinking for Season 3 on Apple TV+, talking about why the show continues to hit that rare sweet spot between genuinely funny and sneakily emotional.Veteran perspective, sharp takes, and just enough sarcasm to keep everyone honest — Episode 10 keeps the streak alive and proves once again that Am I On The Air? isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

The Put it in the Books Show – Season 8 Episode 21Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe behind the wall are back for an episode that finally feels like the Mets chose a lane. We’ll start with the good news that actually deserves a victory lap: Carlos Beltrán is headed to the Hall of Fame and he’s going in as a Met. Add to that Keith Hernandez locking in a new three-year deal to stay in the booth, and suddenly Mets fans get to celebrate both legacy and continuity before we dive into the chaos of the offseason.Since mid-January, the Mets swung big and loud. The Kyle Tucker pursuit ended with the Dodgers, but the pivot was real: Bo Bichette lands in Queens on a short, expensive, flexibility-first deal; Luis Robert Jr. arrives to finally solve center field with impact on both sides of the ball; and the Mets went and got an actual ace by trading for Freddy Peralta, with Tobias Myers coming along for depth. We’ll break down what it cost in prospect capital, why this answers the “we need aces” drumbeat, and whether the front office should be talking extension with Peralta sooner rather than later.There’s also the quieter stuff that always matters in a 162-game season: Craig Kimbrel and Austin Barnes as depth lottery tickets, Richard Lovelady on waivers, and the ongoing bullpen churn that never really stops around here. Put it all together and you’ve got a roster that finally looks like it’s being built to win games now, not just explain them later.And because no Mets show is complete without a little chaos, we’re spinning the wheel for a blind ranking of the best homegrown Mets players ever, which guarantees at least one legend gets “disrespected” and at least one argument gets way louder than it should. So join us as we connect the Beltrán moment and Keith’s booth extension to the current push, argue about whether this offseason finally matches the ambition, and see if this is the version of the Mets that stops living in the middle.

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Season 31, Episode 9 – Positive AttitudeHosted by: DONMEGADONMEGA is back and somehow choosing optimism, which should already tell you this episode covers a lot of ground. For Season 31, Episode 9 of Am I On The Air?, he breaks down the latest movie and TV news from January 21 through January 27, proving once again why he’s one of the longest-running voices in the entertainment podcast space. Episode #216 on the PopCulturePros Network, and the man is still rolling like it’s week one.On the movie side, DONMEGA delivers an early, spoiler-free look at Send Help, digging into the tension, performances, and whether this thriller can actually separate itself from the ever-growing pile of “you’ve-seen-this-before” genre entries. He also revisits the ongoing conversation around Chris Pratt’s sci-fi thriller Mercy, circling back with additional thoughts as more buzz continues to build.TV fans get plenty to chew on as well. The MCU officially jumps back into the spotlight with the Disney+ premiere of Wonder Man, and DONMEGA breaks down the debut episode, its tone, and where it might land in the ever-expanding Marvel puzzle. And because there’s always room for something bold (and slightly unhinged), he also dives into The Beauty, the latest series from Ryan Murphy, unpacking its themes, style, and why it’s already stirring up conversation online.Veteran insight, sharp observations, and just enough sarcasm to keep things honest — Episode 9 keeps the energy up, the takes flowing, and the positive attitude… mostly intact.

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