The Mets Pod

Andy Martino and Jerry Blevins drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets come up on the MLB Trade Deadline and the stretch run of the season. Jerry shares the story of how he was traded as a prospect in a July deal back in 2007, and also the view from the clubhouse with the Mets when they added talent mid-season in an effort to win. Andy and Jerry also look back at the infamous non-trade of Wilmer Flores in 2015, discuss the level of concern there should be around the health of Jacob deGrom, and face the fact that the Universal DH might be needed to keep pitchers healthy. Jerry also delivers a legendary movie as a Rain Delay Recommendation, but you’ll need a very long rain delay to watch it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Martino welcomes special guest co-host Todd Zeile to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as things are heating up for the Mets with the offense and the MLB Trade Deadline. Todd delivers detailed breakdowns of several Mets hitters, including Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, and Dom Smith. Andy and Todd also go deep on rumors and strategies surrounding what the Mets could do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and go back in time to re-visit the beginning of David Wright’s career in 2004. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets get ready for a huge homestand following an up and down trip through Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Doug and Keith discuss Gary Cohen’s comments about Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, what is was like calling crazy games against Pittsburgh with Gary Thorne, the struggles of Edwin Diaz, and the possible emergence of the Mets offense. The guys also look at what the Mets need to do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and spoiler alert – it’s pitching help! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, following a dramatic weekend for the Mets that featured a big come-from-behind win, and big come-from ahead loss, and more big injury news. The guys react to the latest Jacob deGrom injury problems, the struggles of Edwin Diaz, and a rare emotional outburst from manager Luis Rojas. Doug and Andy also take the temperature of the Mets as the MLB trade deadline approaches, as they look into where things stand with potential additions, and what this team actually needs as the race for the NL East gets tighter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins welcome special guest Jon Hurwitz to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the co-creator of Cobra Kai and the Harold & Kumar franchise - and also a huge Mets fan – stops by the show to talk baseball, movies, and more. The guys go behind the scenes of the Harold and Kumar series, and talk about the excitement of the Mets taking Kumar Rocker in the 1st round of the MLB Draft. They also tease Season 4 of Cobra Kai, talk about being a Mets fan in LA, look back at some Mets memories, and look ahead to the second half of the season. Jerry and Jon also deliver a doubleheader of Rain Delay Recommendations, with 2 different movie selections this week! Later, Doug and Jerry discuss the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game exploits of Pete Alonso and Taijuan Walker, and Jerry reveals what he thinks the Mets should do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s no All-Star Break for the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a jam-packed show with the MLB Draft in full swing and a big second half of the season sitting ahead for the Mets. Joe DeMayo, co-host of SNY’s Mets Prospective, joins the show for a deep dive discussion on Kumar Rocker, the big name pitcher from Vanderbilt whom the Mets selected 10th overall on Sunday night. The guys also talk about Mets prospects Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, and the overall state of the team’s farm system. Later, Doug and Andy play GM and look at all the options for the Mets at the trade deadline, as the team makes their second half push for the postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, the guys discuss what kind of trades they want to see the Mets make at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline and if Pirates All-Star 2B Adam Frazier could help the team. Keith tells Doug he is ready to hand-off the Mets' World Series baton to a younger generation of Mets champions and thinks this year's squad can do it. Doug and Keith also share their opinions of Francisco Lindor choosing to bunt in certain situations and how they'd prefer their star shortstop's hitting approach to be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on which players and positions the Mets could set their sights on as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Could a Josh Donaldson, Jose Berrios or Michael Pineda be in the cards as the front office monitors how Carlos Carrasco performs coming off his hamstring injury? Andy and Doug also go through a slew of Mets personnel now that we are halfway through the 2021 season to determine whether their season has been "half full" or "half empty." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins are back with an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets continue to slug through injuries and a lack of slugging. Doug and Jerry discuss what it’s like in the clubhouse when the hitters struggle behind a strong pitching staff, what it’s like for a position player to take the mound, and what’s it’s like for the pitchers today as they get investigated for sticky substances on the field. The guys also look at the pressure that Michael Conforto faces in his contract year, the up and down development of David Peterson, another movie choice for Jerry’s “Rain Delay Recommendation” segment, and Jerry shares a great story about Jim Thome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on the Mets' slumping offense which is opening the door for their NL East division rivals to gain games on them in recent weeks. The guys dive into how much longer the pitching staff can keep the team in games and how the inevitable returns of Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard could impact trade decisions made by the front office. Andy and Doug also go into how the Mets have been upgrading their analytics department and how much different it's looked than years past. Will Pete Alonso turn it on like 2019 or be more like a Cody Bellinger and have spurts of greatness. Is Michael Conforto feeling the pressures of his contract year? All that and more on this episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.