Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Piazza

The show pays tribute to the legendary Howie Rose as news of his upcoming retirement sparks a deep dive into some of the most unforgettable calls in Mets history. From emotional playoff moments to signature home run calls, the conversation highlights why Rose's voice has become synonymous with baseball in New York and what makes his storytelling so impactful. Evan and Tiki relive standout moments including Mike Piazza's clutch heroics, the Mets' dramatic postseason win over the Dodgers, and Pete Alonso's electrifying home run that still resonates with fans today. Along the way, they explore the nuances of great broadcasting, the emotion behind iconic calls, and the lasting imprint Rose leaves on generations of listeners.

Out of the hat today, who called Mike Piazza a bitch...Did Timotee cost himself an Oscar, Will Ferrell as The Hawk and the Olds deserve happy hour too!

Jack and Jeremy run down each team's coaching staffs and set their sights on graphing targets for the upcoming season. But to kick things off, the guys talk about the clip of Shia LaBeouf ripping Mike Piazza for not signing autographs - a topic the Rain Delay boys can definitely relate to!

Dave makes Dillon watch a video he won't like, we're concerned about Jim Carrey, Shia LaBeouf shares a great story about Mike Piazza, and Aaron Judge hypes the squad before the World Baseball Classic.  Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (00:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (19:00) Dave Makes Dillon Watch a Video • (35:55) What's up with Jim Carrey? • (46:00) What's up with Shia LaBeouf? • (59:40) Aaron Judge Hyping the Boys Support This Episode's Sponsors: - Rhoback: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rhoback.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code LUTES20 for 20% off your first order - BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at ⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/circling⁠ - Tecovas: Right now get 10% off at ⁠⁠https://tecovas.com/crclbk⁠⁠ when you sign up for email and texts. - Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to ⁠⁠https://rocketmoney.com/circling⁠⁠ today. - Leesa: Go to ⁠https://www.leesa.com/⁠ for 20% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code STEAM, exclusive for our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Plummer critiqued Cris Collinsworth's longevity in the booth, prompting Gio and Boomer to debate the repetitive nature of analysts. We also talk NFL teams currently in need of a quarterback. Jerry's update featured Raheem Mostert's comments on Mike McDaniel, St. John's senior night at the Garden, and a retrospective on the Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza broken bat incident. Plus, Aaron Judge's thoughts on the World Baseball Classic and the Rangers' near comeback Plus, Jim Carrey's bizarre appearance at a Paris awards show.

Jerry takes us back to Roger Clemens throwing the broken bat at Mike Piazza. McMonigle's take was that he didn't intentionally throw the bat at him. Aaron Judge talked World Baseball Classic. We heard Kenny Albert on the call as the Rangers came back down 4-0 to tie the game, only to lose in OT.

The Stars beat the Canucks 6-1 last night. When should we expect Jerry Jones to start spending this offseason? PP in the morning: Local pizza joint in Denton has closed, Shia Labeouf has beef with Mike Piazza.

The Stars beat the Canucks 6-1 last night. When should we expect Jerry Jones to start spending this offseason? PP in the morning: Local pizza joint in Denton has closed, Shia Labeouf has beef with Mike Piazza. Where are current college football head coaches coaching in 4-5 years? Can Caleb Downs' draft stock fall before the NFL Draft? Ask Reddit with Jake Riepma. Magic City night in Atlanta, college football kegger and The Red Zone.

Sanchez tested positive for everything, NFL Combine is a Joke, and Shia LeBeof hates Mike Piazza

Mike Piazza stories flow in as we find out not signing autographs is part of Mike's norm. Plus, the biggest unknown in the 2026 MLB season is the New York Mets.

We find out from the extremely stable Shia Labeouf that Mike Piazza was not very good with the autographs. Plus, the Giants are hunting for a new running back.

Well, a lot of people put money on the Iran supreme leader. And a lot of people won. Unfortunately, all bets were canceled. We find out from the extremely stable Shia Labeouf that Mike Piazza was not very good with the autographs. Plus, the Giants are hunting for a new running back. It's another episode of "Spin That Wheel". They play two rounds. Big Mac vs Hoff and Gallo vs Big Mac. This game is one that will make you yell and scream at the radio. Mike Piazza stories flow in as we find out not signing autographs is part of Mike's norm. Plus, the biggest unknown in the 2026 MLB season is the New York Mets.

On this Monday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington recap the NFL Combine which came and went and even compare it to more WWE-like due to the entertainment value. Plus, the guys discuss Carnell Tate's 40 yard time, the Vikings cap moves & problems, a Mike Piazza edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Bubba Uncensored, Bubba dives headfirst into a wild headline about a mayor accused of hooking up with a teen boy and breaks down the fallout, the hypocrisy, and the media reaction.On a lighter note, he shares the story of Walker's first little league game — the nerves, the proud dad moments, and the classic youth sports chaos we all know too well.Plus, Bubba gets into Shia LaBeouf and a curveball involving baseball legend Mike Piazza, because somehow it all ties together in true Bubba fashion.Serious, ridiculous, and completely unfiltered — it's another can't-miss episode of Bubba Uncensored.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 4th and final hour goes completely off the rails in the best way possible. The guys react to a viral story from Shia LaBeouf ripping Mike Piazza over autograph snubs and debate what athletes really owe fans. Plus, callers share their own autograph experiences including plenty of love for Tiki Barber.

Evan opens the segment in full vacation mode, laid out in 85-degree weather doomscrolling… and stumbles onto an absolutely wild story: Shia LaBeouf claiming Mike Piazza rejected him for an autograph around 90 times as a kid. The guys react to Piazza's “tough sign” reputation, debate athlete obligations to fans, and Tiki basically turns it into a master class on why he always signed for kids and almost never said no. Then Evan dares the audience to call in with a story of Tiki turning someone down, and of course it backfires immediately. Callers flood in with the opposite: Tiki waiting around to sign a jersey, taking photos, being gracious, and generally proving he's the anti-Piazza. And because it's Evan & Tiki, the segment goes completely off the rails when Evan's back pain becomes on-air content. In a moment that has to be seen on YouTube to believe, Tiki agrees to help Evan put on a giant BioFreeze patch… and Evan directs him to place it basically on his ass. It's uncomfortable, hilarious, very WFAN, and it ends with Tiki warning him not to touch his eyes or anything else afterward because of the menthol. The segment then pivots back toward football as a caller tries to talk Giants and problem-solve the Jets by comparing injury history and coaching, but the real headline is simple: Piazza gets roasted, Tiki gets praised, and Evan turns pain management into performance art.

This week on the pod, we make our World Baseball Classic picks full the whole dang thing! We look at who was hot for the Cincinnati Reds out at Arizona, what to do with Nathaniel Lowe if he can't get it going out at Goodyear, the battle for who starts the season as the fifth starter, the potential of Brandon Williamson filling the swingman role that Nick Martinez left and what Shia Labeouf said about Mike Piazza. The show is brought to you by Cincy Light, the spirit of Cincinnati!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The crew navigates a chaotic Homie Helpline for Selena, whose 19-year-old sister's unemployed girlfriend has effectively "colonized" their mom's house with a hated cat and a free-access debit card. The "studious fools" also investigate Shia LaBeouf’s lifelong "on sight" grudge against Dodgers legend Mike Piazza and debate if Jim Carrey has been replaced by a clone who speaks fluent French and rocks a suspicious new widow's peak. [Edited by @iamdyre ⚾]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All hell breaks loose on The Carton Show after actor Shia LaBeouf calls out Mike Piazza over a childhood autograph snub and it somehow turns into one of the most heated debates in WFAN history.

You won't believe what Craig Carton pulled off LIVE on WFAN! He surprises Chris McMonigle with his first-ever autograph card, a moment 18 years in the making! Plus, listeners share a wild story about Mike Piazza bowling like you've never seen, avoiding eye contact with kids, moonwalking, and leaving everyone stunned!

Mike Francesa discusses St. John's struggles against UConn, focusing on their failure to score late and UConn's defensive triumph. Mike takes emails on Jaxson Dart, Mike Piazza and Mike and the Mad Dog. 01:05 UConn Dominates St. John's 37:30 Jets QB Situation 40:30 Dart Getting Nabers Back 41:59 Piazza vs. Alonso 42:21 USA Hockey 43:40 Mike and the Mad Dog 45:30 Yankees Are Now Ordinary #stjohns #uconn #jaxsondart #mikeandthemaddog

Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani head to Worcester, Massachusetts, to recap the massive fallout from King of the Ring 2000! The landscape of the WWF shifts forever as Shawn Michaels steps down and introduces Mick Foley as the new WWF Commissioner. Tommy Blacha provides the backstage perspective on the decision to bring Foley back in an authority role and how a "face" commissioner completely changed the show's dynamic.We also break down Vince McMahon's bizarre and narcissistic "Genetic Jackhammer" promo, where he attempts to write himself off the show to "make babies" with Linda McMahon. Tommy pulls back the curtain on the real-life USA Network legal battles and the growing pressure from sponsors to tone down the Attitude Era's signature language.In this episode, we also discuss:- The Rock's new world title reign and his "Billionaire's Elbow" mocking of the Chairman.- Kurt Angle's official coronation as King and the legendary "adult man in a crown" mockery from Foley.- The beginning of the Right to Censor angle as Steven Richards covers up a "top-off" match involving The Kat and Terri.- Undertaker and Kane forming a dominant "Brothers of Destruction" alliance against Edge and Christian.- Tommy Blacha pays tribute to long-time WWF Director Kerwin Silfies following his passing.0:00 - Intro / The Mick Foley Reset0:53 - The "Gnarly" history of Worcester and the textile mills4:20 - Post-Pay-Per-View post-mortems: Handling reviews7:40 - Summer Reset: Pulling back the McMahons10:14 - The Rock vs. Vince promo14:10 - Rikishi vs. Chris Benoit / Taz makes a confusing return15:45 - Chris Jericho kisses "Roadkill" Stephanie McMahon17:40 - The Golden Age of Heel Crowns: Harley Race to Kurt Angle19:25 - Eddie Guerrero and Chyna vs. Val Venis and Trish Stratus20:50 - Kurt Angle's "Commoner" perspective / Coronation prep23:10 - Shawn Michaels straddles the throne in Worcester25:55 - MICK FOLEY IS THE NEW COMMISSIONER28:30 - Foley mocks "King" Angle's oversized crown31:00 - Oversaturation talk: Balancing 6 hours of WWF programming34:00 - Triple H cheap shots Kurt Angle35:10 - Lawler, Malenko, Terri, and The Kat: "Over the Top" rules37:55 - The Birth of Right to Censor: Steven Richards intervenes40:30 - Backstage: Why Stevie Richards didn't have an "epiphany"43:40 - Sponsor Pressure: Bleeping the "A-word" and the "H-word"44:45 - Edge & Christian vs. Mick Foley (The Sound of Music reference)47:45 - APA wins the Tag Team Battle Royal49:10 - Undertaker offers Kane tobacco chew (Locker Room Habits)50:30 - Undertaker & Kane vs. Edge & Christian53:15 - The Rock premieres "It Doesn't Matter" on TRL54:25 - Main Event: The Rock vs. Triple H vs. Kurt Angle57:55 - The Delaware Court decision: Moving to Viacom59:00 - Mike Piazza and the USA Today wrestling controversy1:01:10 - TRIBUTE: Remembering WWF Director Kerwin SilfiesFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Mets roster a given, especially now with the news of Francisco Lindor having hand surgery. Evan and Hoff give their predictions on the 2026 opening day roster. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Stearns seemed like he was having a normal press conference to open up Spring Training. Before you knew it, Francisco Lindor may need surgery and Juan Soto is now playing Left Field! What???? The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this offseason we've seen the roster completely turn over. Fan favorites have left the building like Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso. The replacements of Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta are here. The question isn't if we like what David Stearns did. The question is "Are the Mets better?". Well, are they? The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world stopped on September 11th, 2001. It may have started out as a small step in the right direction, but the impact of baseball returning 10 days later was very important. Mike Piazza had the biggest moment of the night, and maybe the biggest moment of his career. Evan relives September 21st, 2001 Mets Braves. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link •    • 1986 World Series, Game 6: Red Sox @ Mets   The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. •    • Piazza leads Mets in first sporting event ...   Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Alonso has left the Mets, but has also left his mark. Evan Roberts takes us back in time when the young first baseman put on the Mets jersey. Here are the top moments in Pete Alonso's Mets Career. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link •    • 1986 World Series, Game 6: Red Sox @ Mets   The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. •    • Piazza leads Mets in first sporting event ...   Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another version of the "Rico 10". So let's catch you up with all things Mets related you may have missed. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link •    • 1986 World Series, Game 6: Red Sox @ Mets   The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. •    • Piazza leads Mets in first sporting event ...   Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz are just the more recent Mets legends that we've had to say goodbye to in free agency. Over the franchise's history we can go down the list of names that completely tugged at Mets fans heartstrings. Here's an episode dedicated to those that should have not been allowed to leave in free agency. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Evan Roberts takes a look back to the Edwin Diaz trade between the Mets and the Mariners. Where does it rank within the all-time Mets trades? Carlos Mendoza opens up on how he plans to put together his new bag of toys! Does Evan agree? The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Joseph Piazza is the classic American underdog who carved out his niche and legacy, seemingly out of nowhere through hard-work, grit and determination. Taken in the 62nd round with the 1,390th overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the 1988 June MLB Amateur Draft; he wou;d go onto establish himself as arguably the greatest hitting catcher in baseball history and a Hall Of Fame career. From the sandlots of Norristown, Pennsylvania to the Pantheon Of The Immortals in Cooperstown, New York. This week we do a deep dig into the improbable baseball path laid down by the slugging backstop. #MikePiazza #VincePiazza #VeronicaPiazza #TommyLasorda #PhoenixvilleHighSchool #NorristownPennsylvania #MiamiHurricanes #BenWade #LosAngelesDodgers #FloridaMarlins #NewYorkMets #SanDiegoPadres #OaklandAthletics

Michael Joseph Piazza is the classic American underdog who carved out his niche and legacy, seemingly out of nowhere through hard-work, grit and determination. Taken in the 62nd round with the 1,390th overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the 1988 June MLB Amateur Draft; he wou;d go onto establish himself as arguably the greatest hitting catcher in baseball history and a Hall Of Fame career. From the sandlots of Norristown, Pennsylvania to the Pantheon Of The Immortals in Cooperstown, New York. This week we do a deep dig into the improbable baseball path laid down by the slugging backstop. #MikePiazza #VincePiazza #VeronicaPiazza #TommyLasorda #PhoenixvilleHighSchool #NorristownPennsylvania #MiamiHurricanes #BenWade #LosAngelesDodgers #FloridaMarlins #NewYorkMets #SanDiegoPadres #OaklandAthletics

The Mets take a chance on Craig Kimbrell. Evan dives into the Mets backup plan. Plus, we read through all of your emails regarding your Freddy Peralta reactions. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU  Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Stearns has had quite an off-season. From Mets fans screaming bloody murder for trading away fan favorites and losing others in free agency. Has this week completely changed your feelings? Let's hear what David Stearns has to say, maybe that will make us feel great about the direction of this team. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link •    • 1986 World Series, Game 6: Red Sox @ Mets   The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. •    • Piazza leads Mets in first sporting event ...   Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew opens with a big-picture baseball thought experiment: MLB should invent “Fugazi deadlines” to turn the offseason into a fast, chaotic sprint, because the last week has felt like an NFL-style frenzy. The Mets' entire winter gets compressed into a handful of headlines, from missing on Kyle Tucker to landing Luis Robert Jr. and adding Freddy Peralta, plus the value of getting a controllable arm like Tobias Myers as part of the bigger move. Then the conversation shifts into the real Mets fan experience right now: confusion, nerves, and a growing divide. One side sees the Peralta trade as an obvious upgrade. The other sees a potential rental that cost two top prospects, and says if you do that, you better be serious about keeping him. From there, it becomes a full debate about how “rentals” actually work, with a Mike Piazza comparison, plus the bigger question hanging over everything: can anyone realistically beat the Dodgers. The answer is complicated. The Dodgers might be the best team, but baseball still gives you a shot if you catch the right breaks and play clean, because you cannot afford a single slip against a team that deep.

Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, we hardly knew you. But to get a top of the line starting pitcher in Freddy Peralta it's worth it. The Mets also get back Tobias Myers. Is this the final stamp Mets fans have been waiting for this offseason? The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link •   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It finally has happened. The New York Mets have made a trade with the White Sox for center fielder Luis Robert Jr. The Cost? Luisangel Acuna & Truman Pauly. The question at hand now, what took so long? The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0 The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game. To rewatch follow link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been over 48 hours since the Mets missed on Kyle Tucker and pivoted to Bo Bichette. This can't be the final stamp on the off-season, right? Evan dives into what's next as we're now less than a month away to pitchers and catchers. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • 1986 World Series, Game 6: Red Sox @ Mets   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jV_kNs2p0  The 2nd rewatch is the day baseball came back to New York after 9/11. The Mike Piazza home run game.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEHuRnJbSU   Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Hall of Fame-caliber manager Bobby Valentine joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for the premiere NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series episode. The former manager of the Texas Rangers (7 years), New York Mets (NL pennant), Boston Red Sox, and two-time champion in Japan shares a lifetime of stories. From playing for 17-year-old Lou Lamoriello in Cape Cod to the iconic 1999 mustache disguise, managing Mike Piazza's emotional 9/11 home run that healed New York, pioneering American success in Japanese baseball, teaching ballroom dancing exhibitions, and calling Shohei Ohtani the greatest athlete in a baseball uniform. Plus the 40-15 prediction he nailed exactly, George W. Bush partnership, Tommy Lasorda's influence, Sacred Heart University athletic director tenure, and philanthropic work with Special Olympics. This is Bobby Valentine uncensored.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Welcome to NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series premiere with baseball legend Bobby Valentine[01:00] - Fifth franchise: stepping outside hockey to learn from sports icons across disciplines[02:00] - Bobby joins from Valentine Sports Academy in Stamford, Connecticut on exercise bike[03:00] - 1994 Stanley Cup photo at Shea Stadium: Rangers or Devils cup with Doug Romano[04:00] - Age 17: playing for Lou Lamoriello in Cape Cod League 1967[05:00] - Lou's baseball background: Providence College coach, Pan-Am League player at 23-24[06:00] - First-generation Italian parents: couldn't spell Cape Cod, Bobby spent summer in Yarmouth[07:00] - Lou's discipline from day one: couldn't ride in trunk of car to road games[08:00] - Baseball vs hockey management: everyday grind, respect of opposition and teammates[09:00] - Accountability on ice same as diamond: only difference hockey players drink more (Canadian thing)[10:00] - Texas Rangers: seven years as manager with George W. Bush as GM/owner[11:00] - Bush made change 1992: "good idea, I was there long enough, time to move on"[12:00] - Japanese GM's mission: finding first non-Japanese manager for professional league[13:00] - Going to Japan: "right-eyed and bushy-tailed gonna teach everyone everything"[14:00] - Learning while teaching: rewarding experience understanding Japanese baseball culture[15:00] - Spectacular Japanese players: Ogasawara and others, closed society not up for change[16:00] - Hideo Nomo: first real MLB player, threw no-hitter when Bobby won championship[17:00] - Cross-section working: 1934 Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig exhibition to modern day[18:00] - Cooperstown Hall of Fame: Ichiro Suzuki induction, US-Japan baseball exhibit[19:00] - Shohei Ohtani: best athlete in baseball uniform ever seen, either side of Pacific Ocean[20:00] - 2006 draft: wanted two-way player, first baseman/pitcher threw 95 mph, drank beer instead[21:00] - What Ohtani's doing is really tough: unprecedented two-way excellence[22:00] - Chiba Lotte Marines: attendance doubled, hosting ballroom dancing classes[23:00] - International ballroom dance champion: teaching chacha to community before games[24:00] - Exhibition in tuxedo with partner: full ballroom dress on field before national anthem[25:00] - Changed costumes during anthem, came out to manage game immediately after[26:00] - 2005 return to Japan: bringing American fan-friendly atmosphere post-1995 MLB strike[27:00] - Kids running bases, autograph sessions: opening up Japanese baseball culture[28:00] - June 1999 Mets: eight-game losing streak, GM fired three coaches instead of addressing players[29:00] - Predicted 40-15 in next 55 games or would quit: media ready to hold feet to fire[30:00] - Catcher's balk: Mike Piazza stepped outside box before Pat Mahomes (Patrick's father) released[31:00] - Randy Marsh call: read about it for years, never seen it

The making of a Hall of Famer

Send us a textWe began by talking about the best HOFers that did not make the HOF. Not hitting as many home runs hurt the chances of Derek Jeter, Wade Boggs, and Tony Gwynn all of whom did not win an MVP. Manny Ramirez did hit a lot of HRs never won an MVP, but he's also not a HOFer. Mike Piazza never won an MVP finishing second twice. Dylan Cease got the big bucks for seven years while Sonny Gray got $41M for one year. Pitchers get paid in different ways but long term deals have been  harder to get for pitchers.  Now Framber Valdez is smiling. Nine managers were selected to replace ones not coming back. Warren Schaeffer the latest as he signed on with the #Rockies. Good luck.  We talked about the others who'd already taken the job. And then there's the #Mets. We go unit by unit although we did not talk about catcher Francisco Alvarez.  Is there a way for the team to compete for a pennant in 2026?  They have work to do. Will Francisco Lindor be named team captain? Juan Soto does not seem to want the job. Fortunately there is still time pre-season to continue to change the team after trading Brandon Nimmo for Gold Glove 2B Marcus Semien.  Then there's time until the trading deadline too!Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

In this episode of Amazin' Conversations, Jay Horwitz sits down with Saint John's Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih — a lifelong Mets fan who has helped rebuild the Red Storm into a national powerhouse alongside Hall of Famer Rick Pitino. Matt talks about naming his son Shea, growing up at Mets games, witnessing iconic moments like the Mike Piazza 9/11 home run, and how his career in college basketball mirrors lessons he learned from the Mets and his mentors. Jay and Matt also dive deep into:• Building a modern college basketball roster• How NIL + the transfer portal changed everything• What it's really like working for Rick Pitino• The bond between Saint John's and Mets legend John Franco• Handling pressure, expectations, and New York fans• How the Garden has come roaring back for St. John's A must-watch for Mets fans, college hoops fans, and anyone fascinated by the new era of roster building. Let's Go Mets. Let's Go Johnnies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most prolific hitting backstop of all-time, Mike Piazza graces the #shegone podcast in between training sessions with WBC team Italy. The new skipper shares stories on the people who influenced his approach to the game. You'll hear names like Reggie Smith, Bill Madlock, Tommy LaSorda, Don Drysdale, Ted Williams, and of course, his dad. Hear about BP vs Sandy Koufax and a hitting lesson from the Splendid Splinter as a teenager. The 62nd round draft choice is very candid about his journey and treats us to a special story surrounding his time with the Mets and 9/11. Jeff Frye does it again ... you'll walk away an even bigger fan of Piazza than when you started after this interview.

Bobby Valentine joins Jay Horwitz for an emotional and wide-ranging Amazin' Conversations — covering everything from the legendary mustache disguise in 1999 to his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame with Carlos Beltrán and Lee Mazzilli. Bobby reflects on his playing and managing career with the Mets, his bond with the fans, the 2000 National League pennant run, and unforgettable moments like Robin Ventura's Grand Slam Single. Bobby and Jay also revisit the 9/11 season, sharing powerful stories about the team's role in healing the city, Mike Piazza's iconic homer, the work players did behind the scenes, and the fans who inspired them. This is the full Bobby V story — baseball, leadership, heart, and the moments that shaped Mets history. 00:00 – The Mustache Disguise Story01:14 – Breaking the Tension in 199902:06 – Bobby on the Mets Hall of Fame03:12 – Playing & Coaching With Legends04:23 – Managing Through the Late 90s06:06 – Turning the Mets Around07:01 – Getting the Most Out of Players07:49 – Why Mets Fans Love Bobby V08:49 – Battling the Braves & Yankees09:12 – The Full Mustache Story (Again!)10:11 – Players Reacting to the Disguise11:14 – The 2000 Pennant Run12:21 – Robin Ventura's Grand Slam Single13:18 – Japan Trip & Benny Agbayani14:17 – Leadership Through 9/1115:08 – September 11 Memories16:07 – The Team Giving Back17:21 – Mike Piazza's 9/11 Home Run18:24 – The Ashes in the Bullpen Story19:14 – Final Thoughts & Mets Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 4 EPISODE 28: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Donald Trump does not own the White House. Donald Trump does not own the United States of America. Donald Trump does not own the world. NOTHING Trump has done, in sending in thugs and military to attack people that did not vote for him in cities and states that do not support him, is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done in having his Nosferatu Stephen Miller threaten Governor Pritzker with “seditious conspiracy," is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done in sending so-called “election monitors” to interfere in the voting in California and Jersey on BEHALF of Republican Thugs, is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done to let himself say – supposedly jokingly, per the New York Times – “I’m the speaker AND the president," is LEGAL. NOTHING Trump has done in his demolition against, destruction of, attack ON the East Wing of the White House, is LEGAL. Almost NOTHING about Trump administration - his presidency - his forming unilateral DICTATORSHIP, is LEGAL. And it is TIME to CUT HIM OFF FINANCIALLY by taking the one measure that will force an end to this Trumpian madness: for the blue states to follow up on Gavin Newsom’s suggestion, on the suggestion of others including me in this forum, and stop transmitting federal taxes to the national treasury until Trump resigns. We must have a tax payment boycott and it must be led by Governors and other STATE OFFICIALS so that there can be no attempt by Trump or his enablers and flunkies to prosecute or further threaten democracy-loving civilians. De-fund Donald Trump. Now. ALSO: More on these "election observers." Also the targeting of Mike Johnson as the fall-guy. And a media update on Bret Baier, CBS, NBC and the Ballroom, Cheryl Hines and Olivia Nuzzi, and Bill Maher making a jackass of himself. AGAIN. B-Block (36:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Kayleigh McEnany trying to sell her audience Hamburger Helper and convince them it's steak. ICE arrests a guy for playing the Star Wars imperial march. Anna Paulina Luna has a debate with a California congressman who doesn't exist. And Andrew Cuomo achieves a new high in low: laughing at a 9/11 racial slur about the man who beat him in the primary. B-Block (48:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Before the World Series ends (and I still think that's in five games) it's time to tell the 25th Anniversary edition of Roger Clemens, Mike Piazza, the bat, and how Clemens was actually throwing it at me. C-Block (1:06:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL, CONCLUDED: There are so many ripples in the pond on this Clemens saga - they're still rippling!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOF C Mike Piazza visits us from Italy

Jay sits down with Mets legend Edgardo “Fonzie” Alfonzo to talk mentoring Francisco Alvarez in Triple-A, what he looks for when roving the Mets' minor leagues, and why the 1999–2000 infield clicked like no other.They also relive the Tokyo opener vs. the Cubs, the 10-run comeback vs. the Braves, Turk Wendell's rubber arm, and that unforgettable night in Houston when Fonzie was unstoppable. 00:00 Mentoring Francisco Alvarez: rhythm, patience, approach02:16 Alumni Classic: seeing the guys, Jose Reyes still raking03:30 Roving the minors from AAA to the DR; Mendoza's emphasis04:41 Prospect shoutouts: Jett Williams, Ryan Clifford, depth everywhere08:03 1999–2000 memories: Tokyo trip, Wild Card run, Subway Series09:44 Postseason approach & HRs vs. CIN/ARI; facing Randy Johnson11:19 Turk Wendell's “give me the ball” era; Pat Mahomes' versatility12:54 Rey Ordóñez made me better at 2B — communication & range15:20 Cookie Rojas, practice “games,” why the '99 infield worked18:00 The legendary 6-for-6 night in Houston (three HRs)19:38 The 10-run 8th vs. the Braves; Mike Piazza moments21:12 Alumni Day details & message to fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OnlyFan Sophie Rain made more than LeBron James, Jim Irsay had relapsed, Meghan Markle pretends no one hates her, a post-match tennis fight, Casey Anthony's new dong, Maz tries to weasel tickets out of Drew, and Jim's Picks: Top 10 Cock Rock songs. Trudi is going to "jam out with her clam out" at Billy Idol & Joan Jett tonight. New Jim Irsay news. He relapsed before he died. Plus, it sounds like his death wasn't as simple as "cardiac arrest." Minneapolis school shooter news. What is the cause? What is the solution? OnlyFans star Sophie Rain claims she made more money than LeBron James last year. Lily Phillips' parents aren't so happy with her antics anymore. Why are big butts still a thing? A new Bonerline. Mike Piazza saved a woman on Baywatch back in the day...then presumably boned her boyfriend. SNL is falling apart at the seams. 3 people blown out this week alone. A tennis cat fight broke out at the US Open. USA #1. Brooke Hogan is so overplayed. Taylor Swift's songs are streaming like crazy since her engagement. ..and now Travis Kelce's jersey is flying off the shelves. Tik Tok Blogger Emilie Kiser is straining to do some explaining about her 3 year old drowning. She's standing by her man like Tammy Wynette. Murder Casey Anthony has a new dong. New Cop Cam Hot Head Alert! We get Maz on the line to see what hot takes he has this week. He has some hot betting tips on college football this weekend. Tom tries to weasel his way into the Michigan game. Maz goes deep on the Detroit Lions practice squad and white players. Does Maz double down on his Detroit Tigers hot take? See ya, Maz! Meghan Markle is still a beast. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Cock Rock Songs. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

As Major League Baseball celebrates a memorable All Star Game, we feature some of our favorite baseball interviews – with crafty veteran pitcher Jamie Moyer, cerebral and successful manager Tony La Russa, and slugger Mike Piazza on his epic confrontation with Roger Clemens in the World Series. John Powers reviews Cloud, the new psychological thriller from Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy