Why Am I a Mets Fan?

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Why Am I a Mets Fan? episodes

August 12, 2025 FREEFALL: Could the New York Mets MISS the playoffs?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have not WON A GAME since the last time we spoke! The Mets are in FREEFALL. New York has lost seven straight, 11 of the last 12, and are now 5.5 games BEHIND the Phillies in the division. The Mets are holding on to the final NL Wild Card by 1.5 games over the Reds. Have the Mets bottomed out, or could they miss the playoffs entirely?
00:00-7:12: It's FREEFALL in Queens - Mets get swept by the Brewers, Sunday disaster-class, starters can't get out of the FIFTH INNING
7:13-13:17: Carlos Mendoza has made some QUESTIONABLE decisions lately (Tyrone Taylor/Starling Marte, Edwin Diaz)
13:18-19:58: What's the biggest difference between the 2024 team and this year's squad?
19:59-28:20: Would it be a FAILURE to not win the division? Mets have dug themselves QUITE a hole in the NL East
28:21-31:30: Sproat, McLean are knocking on the door
31:31-37:29: Top prospects Jett Williams, Carson Benge, Ryan Clifford, and Jonah Tong are PROMOTED to Triple-A Syracuse
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40 min
August 05, 2025 PITCHING PROBLEM: What do the Mets do with their starting rotation?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the Mets' weekend starting pitching WOES. NYM loses 2 out of 3 to the Giants at Citi Field...is it time to call up Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean? What does this team do with Frankie Montas? And why are the drinks at Citi Field $30? All that and more!
00:00-9:55: The Mets DROP 2 of 3 to the Giants, Citi Field experiences
9:56-16:02: Sunday's Frankie Montas implosion...the starting pitching CAN'T go deep into games
16:03-23:05: What do the Mets DO with Montas? Is it time to call up Sproat/McLean?
23:04-27:18: Edwin Diaz is really good, the Syracuse Mets are hot, and the September schedule is a GAUNTLET
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30 min
August 01, 2025 MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Did the New York Mets do ENOUGH?
Ashley Wenskoski is back to give analysis and reaction to the moves the New York Mets made at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Mets fortified the bullpen with RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, LHP Gregory Soto, and traded for CF Cedric Mullins. Was it ENOUGH to make this team a certified World Series contender? This week, we are joined by Ashley's younger sister Allie! Join us!
00:00-8:40: The Mets trade for RENTAL RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, fortify the bullpen ahead of Edwin Diaz
8:41-18:27: The Mets say GOODBYE to Jose Butto, Drew Gilbert, and Blade Tidwell in the Rogers trade. Should they have let these guys go?
18:28-24:30: Mets trade with the O's for CF Cedric Mullins
24:31-34:46: Does not adding a starter mean that we will see Sproat, McLean in Queens soon? PLUS, overall deadline grades
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37 min
July 30, 2025 TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS: Who will the Mets DEAL? + Walkoff LOSS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss all of the news and rumors ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline! Who will the Mets DEAL before Thursday night? Who should they be shopping for? PLUS, a recap of Monday night's walkoff LOSS to the San Diego Padres, and questions about Emil Jimenez's eyes. Join us!
00:00-6:27: Mark Vientos Monday night grand slam - will Vientos be a Met come Thursday night?
6:28-13:25: Can Emil Jemenez see? Carlos Mendoza ejected, Juan Soto's upset, Huascar Brazoban has a meltdown
13:26-17:16: Gregory Soto - how many MORE bullpen arms do the Mets need? What did we learn from Monday night's loss?
17:17-20:45: What position are the Mets IN at this Trade Deadline?
20:46-30:30: Who are the Mets RUMORED to be targeting at the Deadline? Will they add another starting pitcher? Alcantara, Cease??
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33 min
July 28, 2025 Mets SWEEP Giants, win SEVENTH-STRAIGHT GAME
Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' sweep against the Giants as their win streak extends to seven games. The kids stepped up to the plate (literally), and the Bullpen performance made all the difference!
00:00-3:11: RONNY MAURICIO has a BREAKOUT GAME
3:12-4:39: Who can the Mets AFFORD to TRADE?
4:40-7:52: Should the Mets trade Vientos to WHITE SOX for LUIS ROBERT JR.?
7:53-10:43: Francisco ALVAREZ continues to SHINE at the PLATE
10:44- 13:02:Gregory SOTO Mets DEBUT (He's awesome!)
13:03-16:08: Edwin Diaz gets out of a JAM
16:09-18:42: Mets TIED for longest winning streak this SEASON
18:43-20:46: Should METS FANS be concerned about the PHILLIES?
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22 min
July 21, 2025 What MOVES do the Mets need to make? PLUS, David Wright Day
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the Mets' SLUMP to start the SECOND-HALF. PLUS, a full recap of David Wright's number retirement ceremony, AND what moves do the Mets need to make at the Trade Deadline?
00:00-3:20: Mets LOSE 2 out of 3 to the Reds, bullpen management?
3:21-7:11: No. 5 is RETIRED, David Wright Day at Citi Field
7:12-10:14: Mets CLAW their way to a win on Sunday
10:15-17:50: The Mets have been one of the WORST teams in baseball since mid-June...what MOVES does David Stearns need to make at the Deadline?
17:51-19:38: MLB's postseason picture is WIDE OPEN to begin the second-half
19:39-24:34: As Lindor goes, the Mets go...PLUS, what was going on with MLB's Wright/Lindor video?
24:35-27:24: Francisco Alvarez RETURNS to New York
27:25-29:29: Is it time to call up BRANDON Sproat? Who will be UNTOUCHABLE at the deadline?
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32 min
July 14, 2025 ALL-STAR BREAK: Mets get Manaea, Senga BACK, Trade Deadline TARGETS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for our weekly catchup as we head into the MLB All Star Break. Discussing the Mets' series win against the Royals, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea returning to the mound, PLUS trade deadline candidates as we look into the second half of the season. Join us!
00:00-7:28: Mets grab series WIN in Kansas City, analyzing Manaea's return
7:29-8:13: Kodai Senga returns from the IL
8:14-9:33: Who will the Mets TRADE at the deadline?
9:34-14:04: ALL STAR WEEK - HR Derby favorites; PLUS Mets send Diaz, Alonso, Lindor and Peterson to the All Star game...Lindor to START at SS, Diaz has been lights out, Peterson's first All Star Selection
14:05-18:36: Juan Soto All Star comments
18:37-23:30: Will Francisco Alvarez rejoin the Mets after the All-Star Break?
23:31-32:34: Trade deadline TARGETS - what will the Mets shop for at the Deadline?
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35 min
July 10, 2025 KEITH RAAD: The Radio Voice of the New York Mets
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined this week by a VERY special guest! Keith Raad is the radio voice of the Mets on WCBS Mets Radio 880, working alongside legendary play-by-play Mets broadcaster Howie Rose. Raad gives us insight into the Mets' wild NLCS run in 2024, the outlook for the rest of this season, what it's like to work with Howie, and a look inside his own personal journey to The Show. Join us!
00:00-5:13: The trials and tribulations of 162 and beyond - what it's like to be a part of the Mets family
5:14-11:52: The magical run to the 2024 NLCS, how expectations have shifted within the organization in the Cohen era
11:53-14:17: What it's like to work alongside Howie Rose, Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Steve Gelbs everyday
14:18-23:48: Raad's journey to The Show - the moment he found out he had been called up to join the Mets Booth
23:49-28:37: Was Raad always a Mets fan? What does he find unique about the Mets fanbase?
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30 min
July 08, 2025 SUBWAY SERIES Recap, Soto All-Star SNUB
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to discuss the SUBWAY SERIES! The Yankees and Mets faceoff in Queens, and the Mets take two of three. PLUS, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Diaz are headed off to the All Star Game, and Juan Soto is NOT. Reinforcements are on the way!
00:00-16:31: Mets SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY take the Subway Series with NO starting pitching
16:31-19:32: Subway Series overall takeaways
19:33-25:05: Mets ALL-STARS announced - Francisco Lindor to START, Soto SNUBBED
25:06-28:03: Orioles and Royals probables
28:04-35:31: What will it mean for the Mets to get Jesse Winker, Sean Manaea, and Kodai Senga back SHORTLY?
#mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #baseball #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #baseball #nymets #mets #yankees #juansoto #newyorkyankees #newyorkmets #franciscolindor #aaronjudge
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38 min
July 08, 2025 JOHN DEMARSICO: The Man Behind the Mets' SNY Broadcast Magic
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski welcome a very special guest to the show this week! SNY Director John DeMarsico creates cinema on the baseball broadcast for the New York Mets. DeMarsico takes us through his backstory growing up as a Mets fan, his film inspirations, what it's like to work with Gary, Keith, and Ron, and the trials and tribulations of 162. Join us!
00:00-5:00: John DeMarsico's backstory - how he rose from SNY intern in 2009 to broadcast director in 2020 - a story of 17 Mets summers
5:01-17:55: "Baseball is cinema" - a look inside the SNY broadcast magic and how DeMarsico is revolutionizing sports television. Where he finds inspiration in Hollywood, his mentors, and much more
17:56-25:16: Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling - what it's like working nightly with the best broadcast booth in baseball
25:17-29:09: Perspective on when the national networks come calling - what it's like to head home as the postseason starts
#mlbb #mlb #baseball #cinema #sports #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #sny
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30 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.