Why Am I a Mets Fan?

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Why Am I a Mets Fan? episodes

September 30, 2025 COLLAPSE COMPLETE: The Mets MISS the Playoffs
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to host the funeral for the 2025 New York Mets. Gone, but never forgotten. In a must-win game 162, the Mets go LIFELESS and the Reds take the third NL Wild Card spot. Join us for a full eulogy- the shock, the disappointment - who's to blame? The $340 million dollar Mets will sit home this postseason. PLUS, Alonso to opt out, Mendoza to return, and Cohen/Stearns reaction.
00:00-14:36: The Mets didn't deserve to make the playoffs.
14:37-17:39: The Marlins acted like it was Game 7 of the World Series
17:40-20:42: Sunday's game - bullpen mismanagement, lifeless play
20:43-22:58: Who was the most disappointing character on this team?
22:59-27:00: Alonso announces he will opt-out IMMEDIATELY
27:01-29:22: Carlos Mendoza WILL RETURN as Mets manager in 2026
29:23-35:08: Reactions from Steve Cohen, David Stearns. Where does the blame fall?
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37 min
September 23, 2025 DO OR DIE: It's NOW or NEVER for the Mets' Playoff Hopes
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and it is the last week of the regular season for the New York Mets. With six games to go, the Mets are outside of the MLB playoff picture looking in - currently tied for the third NL Wild Card, but the Reds hold the tiebreaker. Can this team make it in? And if they don't, who's to blame?
00:00-8:02: The Mets fall out of the playoff picture. What does this team DO WELL?
8:03-13:17: Sunday's Mets mess - how is Cedric Mullins so bad?
13:18-17:30: Looking ahead to the last week of the season- Cubs, Marlins probables..PLUS looking at the road for the Reds
17:31-21:54: If the Mets MISS the playoffs - who is to blame?
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24 min
September 16, 2025 COLLAPSE: Will the Mets MISS the PLAYOFFS?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are absolutely perplexed by the New York Mets. After losing eight straight, the Mets are desperately clinging to the third NL Wild Card. Can they hold on with 12 games to go? What went wrong in Philadelphia? What do we do with Jonah Tong? And where is this team's HEART?
00:00-7:10: The mathematics of where the NL Wild Card race stands: tiebreakers, probability, etc.
7:11-9:43: Meltdown in Philadelphia
9:44-16:35: Jacob DeGrom homecoming, Jonah Tong disaster....should the Mets allow Tong to make his next start?
16:36-17:50: Sproat's Saturday start
17:51-24:50: What is WRONG with this team? What is the root of the issue?
24:51-27:40: Sunday's walkoff win...will this team do enough to make the playoffs?
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30 min
September 08, 2025 Sproat (mostly) SHINES in debut, Senga to SYRACUSE, Phillies on DECK
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the Mets' new trio of homegrown starters: Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong have ALL made their Major League debuts within the last three weeks. Analyzing Sproat's debut, McLean's mound presence, and a whole lot more - who would the Mets throw in a three game series if the playoffs started today?
00:00-2:43: Where the PLAYOFF PICTURE stands TODAY
2:44-7:09: SPROAT'S DEBUT: Carries a no-hitter into the sixth, his journey to get the call
7:10-10:30: Kodai Senga ACCEPTS demotion to Triple-A SYRACUSE
10:31-15:42: Mets lose two of three to the Reds, Tong's second start, McLean=DeGrom?
15:43-21:08: Edwin Diaz's shoes debacle, bullpen questions
21:09-24:19: Mets BEGIN series in Philadelphia TONIGHT - probables
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27 min
September 01, 2025 TONG, MCLEAN, & PRAY FOR RAIN: Can the Mets HOLD ON to a PLAYOFF spot?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss...you guessed it...another up and down week for the New York Mets. After momentum reaches an all-time high with a sweep of the Phillies, the Mets lose 3 of 4 at home to Miami. Just how bad has the pitching been? Is it Tong and McLean and pray for rain? Join us!
00:00-6:05: We've circled around to accepting the Mets' mediocrity
6:06-9:41: Mets lose 3 out of 4 to the Marlins AT HOME
9:42-13:47: The starting pitching problem is NOT new
13:48-16:53: Mets have best offensive month in FRANCHISE HISTORY and go 11-17
16:54-22:43: Is it time to swap SPROAT for Senga?
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25 min
August 28, 2025 PREVIEW: SYRACUSE FOOTBALL faces No. 24 TENNESSEE in SEASON OPENER
In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU Football player Dan Conley preview Syracuse's upcoming matchup against No. 24 Tennessee.
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30 min
August 27, 2025 NL EAST SHOWDOWN: Is this the LAST CHANCE for the Mets to win the division?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the highs and lows of the New York Mets this week. The Mets drop a series to the Nationals but take 2 out of 3 in Atlanta...yet, it feels like they just keep letting games slip away. Do we have a Senga/Manaea problem? Should they call up Sproat/Tong? And how important is this week's series against the Phillies? Join us!!
00:00-5:38: Mets continue to not be able to close out games that they SHOULD win, dropping a series to the Nats is INEXCUSABLE.
5:39-11:43: McLean is a STAR, Saturday's win, Vientos is HOT. Pete's slumping and they gave away Sunday's game
11:44-16:59: How big is the Manaea/Senga problem?
17:00-25:20: What do the Mets have to LOSE by calling up Brandon Sproat? Is the idea of Jonah Tong a crazy one?
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28 min
August 19, 2025 MCLEAN DAZZLES: Could calling up the kids SAVE the SEASON for the Mets?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and there is HOPE in the air for the New York Mets. The Mets won their first series in THREE WEEKS against the Mariners, thanks in large part to solid pitching performances from Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes. Can the Mets keep the positive momentum going? PLUS, the Mets show out at the Little League Classic. Join us!
00:00-5:00: Mets BLOW it on Friday in 11-9 loss to Seattle - Helsley has STRUGGLED
5:01-11:53: Nolan McLean DAZZLES in first start - is he the savior?
11:54-14:50: Mets participate in LITTLE LEAGUE Classic in Williamsport, PA and close out series win
14:51-18:00: Is ALVAREZ HURT? Plus, Lindor heats up
18:01-23:26: Will MLB realign divisions GEOGRAPHICALLY? Manfred's comments
23:27-24:19: NL East GAUNTLET approaches for the Mets
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27 min
August 13, 2025 FOUR PROSPECTS called up to TRIPLE-A SYRACUSE
Mets minor league analyst and host of the New York Mets Dove Report, Ernest Dove, sits down with Samantha Croston to talk about the current prospect situation and who might be called up next. Plus, a look at how calling up these prospects impact the Binghamton team and also the Big League team in Queens.
00:00-2:50: Ernest Dove's backstory - how he became a minor league analyst and his advice to those wanting to become a reporter
2:50-4:50: Mets promote FOUR top prospects to Triple A Syracuse
4:50-6:20: Jett Williams -- what the well-rounded player brings to the club as the Mets No. 2 prospect
6:20-7:45: Jonah Tong's electric fastball and INSANE work-ethic
7:45-9:25: The Stern Draft and Mets No. 1 prospect Carson Benge
9:25-10:50: Is Ryan Clifford streaky? Or is he the Kyle Schwarber of the Mets?
10:50-15:16 : How much adding these players is going to help the Syracuse Mets and beyond to the Big League Club
15:16-16:50: The timing of bringing up these players and why it is near the end of the season
16:50-18:56 : Is this a sign that the New York Mets will be calling these prospects up soon?
18:56-20:30: What losing these prospects mean for Binghamton - who are having a shining season this year
20:30-23:21: The season-long issues for the New York Mets and why fans should be concerned
23:21-25:16: How you can listen to more of Ernest Dove's content
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26 min
August 13, 2025 METS call up PITCHER Nolan MCLEAN
In this video, Samantha Croston and Syracuse Mets Broadcaster Michael Tricarico break down the Mets' decision to promote Pitcher Nolan McLean, who will make his first MLB start this Saturday.
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12 min

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'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets.