Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Piazza

Evan Roberts refuses to apologize for Mets fans cheering Pete Alonso, arguing that their support for a franchise favorite was never an attack on Jonah Tong or the current team. The debate intensifies over whether fans crossed the line by rooting for Alonso while Tong was trying to deliver one of his best starts. Tiki Barber pushes Evan on how young Mets players might view the bizarre atmosphere, while callers weigh in on the fan reaction. The conversation also revisits how Yankees fans treated Tino Martinez and how Mets fans welcomed Mike Piazza back, raising the bigger question of when loyalty to a former star should end once the game begins

Legendary Mets broadcaster Howie Rose joins Jay Horwitz to reflect on his final season in the radio booth and the emotions he expects to feel during his last regularly scheduled game. Howie shares the stories behind Mike Piazza's unforgettable post-9/11 home run, Pete Alonso's dramatic home run in Milwaukee and the celebration that followed on the team plane. He also discusses his relationships with Ralph Kiner and Bob Murphy, the sacrifices his family made throughout his career and why he knew it was time to retire on his own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiki Barber and Evan Roberts reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring the firefighters, police officers and other heroes who risked and lost their lives trying to save others. Tiki recalls returning to New York after the Giants played in Denver the night before the attacks, while Evan shares what it felt like experiencing that terrifying day from Washington, D.C. They also remember how sports helped New York begin to feel normal again, from Mike Piazza's unforgettable home run to the Giants returning to the field. Twenty-five years later, the memories remain vivid, even as a younger generation now knows September 11 only as history.

Malik Nabers is making the final call on whether he plays against the Cowboys, and his concern about risking his long-term career has Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber leaning toward him sitting out. Shaun Morash believes Nabers will play, while Tiki explains why the decision is as much mental as physical and how the Giants locker room would handle losing its biggest receiving weapon. The conversation then turns emotional as callers share memories of September 11 and the role New York sports played in the city's healing. Evan and Tiki reflect on the Giants' connection to first responders and why Mike Piazza's unforgettable home run after 9/11 remains bigger than baseball.

Malik Nabers is making the final call on whether he plays against the Cowboys, and his comments about protecting his career leave Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber wondering if the Giants will open the season without their biggest weapon. Tiki and Evan lean toward Nabers sitting, while Shaun Morash predicts he plays and delivers five catches for 56 yards. The debate turns to how teammates would handle his decision and why the mental hurdle may matter as much as the physical one. Anthony Volpe's huge return sparks a victory lap over how the Yankees finally handled his development, while Aaron Glenn's decision to stick with Jason Sanders at kicker raises immediate Jets concerns. Plus, John Harbaugh gets a warning about dealing with the New York media, and the show reflects on September 11, the Giants' connection to first responders and the lasting meaning of Mike Piazza's iconic home run.

Send us Fan MailThis podcast episode marked the 25-year anniversary of 9/11, with Denny and Scorp discussing how sports, particularly baseball, played a unifying role during that tragic time. They remembered key moments like President Bush throwing the first pitch at a Yankees game and Mike Piazza's home run at Shea Stadium, noting how sports helped bring Americans together despite the tragedy. The conversation then shifted to addressing fan mail questions from listeners, covering topics such as high school coaching mistakes, building player confidence, the college recruiting process, mental preparation routines, and what MLB scouts look for in young athletes. Denny shared his experience coaching a 9U team and discussed the balance between player development and safety considerations when assigning positions."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Carton and Big Mac reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the profound impact of sports on the healing process. They speak with a survivor who shares a moving account of escaping the towers and discuss how Mike Piazza's legendary home run provided a necessary moment of relief for the city. (00:01:00) Sports Preview and 9/11 Remembrance (00:04:14) World Trade Center Survivor Story (00:07:34) Piazza's Home Run and Healing

Chris McMonigle honors the 25th anniversary of September 11th by taking emotional calls from listeners and reflecting on how sports helped New York heal. They discuss the legacy of the 2001 Yankees and the significance of Mike Piazza's home run during that recovery period. The segment concludes with the crew's football picks for Week 1, analyzing the Giants, Jets, and other key NFL matchups. (00:01:20) Emotional 9/11 Listener Tributes (00:07:19) Yankees Post-9/11 Normalcy (00:13:00) Teaching the Next Generation (00:15:45) Memories of Cantor Fitzgerald (00:23:14) Official Week 1 Picks (00:27:31) Jaguars and Browns Preview (00:31:31) Bills vs Texans Analysis

Todd Zeile joins Craig and Big Mac to discuss his documentary, When America Took the Field, commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. They reflect on the emotional atmosphere at Shea Stadium during the return to baseball and the symbolic significance of Mike Piazza's home run. Zeile also shares personal stories about a meeting with Sandy Koufax and the responsibilities of modern athletes. (00:01:00) Producing When America Took The Field (00:04:35) Driving To Shea After 9/11 (00:10:32) Piazza's Iconic Home Run (00:17:57) Baseball's Healing Impact (00:24:24) Sandy Koufax Birthday Encounter

Craig Carton and Big Mac evaluate the Giants and Jets' rosters while critiquing the U.S. Open's decision to schedule a signature match at midnight. They later welcome former Met Todd Zeile to discuss his documentary, 'When America Took the Field,' which chronicles baseball's role in the healing process after 9/11. Zeile also shares a humorous story about a 'Man Dinner' with John Franco and a credit card roulette prank. (00:01:35) Debating Relationship Television Shows (00:07:42) Jets and Giants Season Outlook (00:13:15) U.S. Open Scheduling Controversy (00:17:45) Fans Dressing for the Open (00:22:50) Yankees Lineup and Injury News (00:10:10) Todd Zeile on 9/11 Documentary (00:14:40) Emotional Return to Shea Stadium (00:21:20) Mike Piazza's Iconic Home Run (00:32:10) Athletes Impacting the Community (00:38:25) John Franco's Man Dinner Prank

Craig and Big Mac discuss Aaron Boone's accountability with the Yankees and share an emotional 9/11 story from a listener regarding Mike Piazza. They debate the merits of calling up Jasson Domínguez and Anthony Volpe while establishing the stakes for an NFL picking contest and sharing opinions on martinis. (00:01:20) Boone's Managerial Accountability (00:02:54) Tom's Emotional 9/11 Story (00:05:39) Piazza's Home Run Impact (00:09:42) 2001 World Series Parade (00:12:10) Mets Pitching and Replay (00:15:46) Volpe and Domínguez Debate (00:20:47) NFL Picks Punishment Stakes (00:24:33) Martini and Liquor Talk (00:27:40) Daniel Jones Offense Discussion

Twenty-five years after September 11, Bobby Valentine joins Jay Horwitz to remember how the 2001 Mets helped New York begin to heal. Valentine reflects on Shea Stadium becoming a relief center, visiting Ground Zero and firehouses, wearing first-responder caps and the uncertainty surrounding baseball's return. He also takes us inside the Mets' emotional first game back at Shea Stadium and Mike Piazza's unforgettable home run, a moment that continues to live with him every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awful Announcing's Brandon Contes is joined by Howie Rose for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss Rose's decision to retire as lead radio voice of the New York Mets, Bob Murphy, Gary Cohen, Mike Piazza, 9/11, his most famous calls, ‘Matteau, Matteau, Matteau,' going from the Rangers to the Islanders, and more.-02:32: Decision to retire-04:24: ‘Cutting corners' in recent seasons-06:53: Not traveling with the Mets-10:59: Does Howie Rose still feel at the top of his game?-15:26: Ability to be honest as a broadcaster-20:40: Importance of being present in the clubhouse-22:12: Battles with Frank Cashen-31:14: Succeeding Bob Murphy-32:47: Mike Piazza home run after 9/11-36:47: Most famous MLB calls-39:06: Comparing Mike Piazza and Pete Alonso home run calls-41:11: Relationship with Gary Cohen-41:46: Interest in SNY-44:53: Gary Cohen rejoining Mets radio booth during 2006 playoffs-47:04: ‘Matteau' call-51:30: Marv Albert-54:00: Going from Rangers to Islanders-57:33: Final Mets broadcast-59:32: Will Howie Rose ever call another Mets game?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark open the show with a tribute to Butch Huskey, the former Met and Mariner who passed away recently. From there, the guys warm up with some batting practice covering Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's appearance at Game 2 of the 1986 World Series, complete with a camcorder that almost certainly lacked the express written consent of Major League Baseball. They also dig into the surprising smoking culture of Korean baseball, including the union-mandated mid-game smoke break and the hard-boiled eggs that apparently go with it. Jeff highlights Britt Apgar, a 22-year-old pitcher and outfielder for the LA Queens of the newly launched Women's Professional Baseball League, who has overcome a limb difference and an extraordinary set of obstacles to make her mark on the game. The guys also touch on Colby Rasmus's niece Kinley tearing it up at the Little League World Series.   The main topic this week is Jim Creighton, baseball's first superstar, who played when Lincoln was president, helped invent the art of actually trying to get hitters out, and died at 21 in one of the game's oldest and most debated mysteries. Then it's on to Wax Pack Heroes, where Jeff and Mark crack open Upper Deck Choice cans from the home run era — Mike Piazza, A-Rod, J.D. Drew, Jay Bell, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McLemore all make appearances, and Jeff extends his lead on the all-time scoreboard. 00:00 Podcast Intro and Tribute 01:35 Mariners Misery Check In 03:19 Billy Joel Mets Easter Egg 07:17 KBO Smoke Break Mystery 10:19 Women in Baseball Spotlight 16:06 Main Topic: Jim Creighton 56:09 Competitive Gamer Story 57:37 Wrap Up And Plugs Two Strike Noise, baseball history podcast, Jim Creighton, baseball's first superstar, Brooklyn Excelsiors, 1860s baseball, Billy Joel 1986 World Series, Christie Brinkley Shea Stadium, Korean baseball smoking break, Britt Apgar WPBL Women's Professional Baseball League, Colby Rasmus Little League World Series, Butch Huskey, Wax Pack Heroes, Upper Deck Choice cans, Mike Piazza, Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa, J.D. Drew, Jay Bell, Mark McLemore, baseball cards   Connect With Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com    Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/.   #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #popculture

We kick things off with a discussion about The Odyssey, and splurging on seeing movies in IMAX. What's that on Rob's elbow? A Chicago Cubs fan got a little too patriotic. We look back at a classic news clip about the subways in NYC. What is Mike Piazza's opnion on immigration? We play a few classic PSAs. We learn of a cigarette conspiracy. A Christian pastor has a new inventive way to get followers to donate. Is Arby's good? What are our McDonalds orders? We find out this week!Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Got a comment? Leave us a voicemail!240 - LIVE - CAS‪(240) 548-3227‬ Join our Patreon and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. More info here.Follow us on: Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and our Discord Chat. Also don't forget about our Spotify playlist. We also have merch if you're into that kind of sharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Carton and Zach Gelb- filling in for Chris McMonigle- are joined by former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine for an insightful conversation on the state of the Mets and the growing role of artificial intelligence in baseball. Valentine shares his perspective on AI calling pitches, the importance of the human element in managing a team, and the challenges facing today's Mets. He also reflects on the unforgettable emotions surrounding Mike Piazza's iconic post-9/11 home run, discusses leadership in the clubhouse, and shares stories from his legendary career in baseball.

Craig and Zach talk with Bobby Valentine about the New York Mets' reliance on AI for pitch calling and the team's current organizational struggles. Bobby reflects on the profound emotional impact of Mike Piazza's iconic 2001 home run and evaluates the possibility of Alex Rodriguez becoming a big-league manager. They also celebrate producer Pete Hoffman's 44th birthday with cupcakes and take listener calls about the Yankees' playoff outlook. 01:20 - Bobby Valentine Joins 04:53 - AI Pitch Calling Discussion 08:45 - Managing Large Player Egos 13:45 - Mets Managerial Search 16:45 - Piazza's Emotional Home Run 22:00 - Bobby Valentine's Career Update 27:20 - A-Rod Manager Potential 31:24 - Birthday Cupcake Celebration 35:18 - Yankees Without Aaron Judge 40:36 - Tiger Woods Interaction

Shaun Morash introduces a big All Star break debate with an ambitious question: Could Cam Schlittler eventually surpass Mike Piazza as the greatest number 31 in New York baseball history? Tiki Barber pushes back on comparing a rising Yankees ace to a Hall of Famer whose Mets legacy includes one of the franchise's most iconic moments. The conversation explores what Schlittler would need to accomplish to make the argument legitimate, including becoming a longtime ace and helping the Yankees win a World Series. Shaun and Tiki also discuss Evan Roberts refusing to disconnect while on vacation and why projecting the future of a young star can be both ridiculous and irresistible.

Shaun Morash fills in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber for an All Star break hour packed with Yankees debates, trade ideas, and plenty of strong opinions. The conversation starts with Cam Schlittler choosing not to pitch in the All Star Game and what that decision says about his confidence, priorities, and importance to the Yankees. Shaun and Tiki also debate whether Schlittler could someday surpass Mike Piazza as the greatest number 31 in New York baseball history. They weigh blockbuster trade targets, Jazz Chisholm's chances of reaching 50 stolen bases, questionable All Star selections, and the moves that could give the Yankees their best shot at a championship.

The Knicks are NBA champions, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into what that means for Jalen Brunson's place in New York sports history. After leading the franchise to the title, Brunson's legacy is no longer just about great performances or clutch moments. It is now about whether he has climbed past some of the city's most beloved legends. The conversation turns into a passionate ranking of New York icons, from Patrick Ewing, Henrik Lundqvist, Mike Piazza and Mark Messier to Eli Manning and Derek Jeter. Evan makes the case that Brunson's championship with the Knicks carries rare weight in this city, while Tiki and the callers push back with arguments about longevity, playoff runs, star power and the lasting meaning of championships.

The Knicks are NBA champions, and Jalen Brunson's place in New York sports history is suddenly the debate of the city. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to Brunson delivering the kind of moment Knicks fans waited generations to see, then ask how far one championship can carry him among New York's most beloved sports figures. The conversation turns into a passionate climb up the New York icon ladder, with Brunson compared to Tiki, Curtis Martin, Alex Rodriguez, Henrik Lundqvist, Patrick Ewing, Mike Piazza, Mark Messier, Eli Manning and Derek Jeter. Evan argues that leading the Knicks to a title carries a rare weight in this city, while Tiki and the crew push back with points about longevity, legacy, playoff greatness and what it really means to become a New York legend.

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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has produced an amazing film - documenting the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, 25 years later, and how the Mets and Yankees helped heal New York. The foundation has given The Terry Collins Show permission to air the film in its entirety, which we proudly present here on our YouTube Channel. Mets participants featured in the film include: Terry Collins, Mike Piazza, Al Leiter, John Franco, Todd Zeile, Robin Ventura, Bobby Valentine, Howie Rose, Jay Horwitz, Steve Phillips and Sue Lucchi. Yankee Participants include: Joe Torre, Paul O'Neill, Roger Clemens, Scott Brosius, Lee Mazzilli, Brian Cashman, Suzyn Waldman. Other participants include former Braves Players Brian Jordan and Steve Karsay, and others who will "Never Forget". The film discusses the Tunnel to Towers origin and mission and features founder/CEO Frank Siller, and Stephen SIller Jr., the son of fallen FDNY firefighter and 9/11 hero Stephen Siller, who lost his life saving others that morning. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was formed in his honor. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or watch any of our episodes here: ⁠   / @theterrycollinsshow   Subscribe to the Terry Collins show on your favorite podcast platform Follow The Terry Collins Show: ⁠X: https://x.com/TerryCollins_10⁠ Instagram: ⁠   / terrycollins_10   Facebook:   / theterrycollinsshow   Follow John Arezzi on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John Arezzi on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / johnarezzi   Donate $11 a month to now help first responders, veterans and our military heroes. Go to Tunnel to Towers and help them do good: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t2t.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out some AMAZIN Mets Memorabilia from our friends at Coachs Collectibles here: ⁠https://coachscollectiblesny.com/⁠ Host: Terry Collins Co-Host: John Arezzi Creative Director: Marsh Researcher - Dominic DiBiase Executive Producer: John Arezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash react to Draymond Green's blunt criticism of the Knicks after Victor Wembanyama's physical moment with Jalen Brunson, focusing on the idea that New York failed to immediately defend its star. The conversation turns into a larger debate about toughness, retaliation, and how a team's response can change the way officials view a play. Evan compares the moment to the infamous Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza incident, while callers weigh in on whether the Knicks need to get in Wemby's face, play more physically, and force the Spurs to deal with their own aggression.

What do retired MLB players wish they had known when they were 12 years old?On this episode of the Livin' in San Diego podcast, we sit down with Jeff Lerner to talk about his move from New York to San Diego, the adjustment from East Coast life to the San Diego lifestyle, his love of sports memorabilia, and his new project, Live From the Dugout.Live From the Dugout gives young athletes and their parents the chance to hear directly from former Major League Baseball players. The conversations go beyond stats and highlights. They focus on handling slumps, managing pressure, building confidence, and learning the lessons that can help kids both on and off the field.We also get into a few lighter topics, including Jeff's search for New York-quality pizza and bagels in San Diego, collecting baseball cards with his sons, and some of the sports memorabilia he has picked up over the years.Jeff also shares the dream guest he would love to bring onto the platform: Mike Piazza.In this episode:Moving from New York to San DiegoAdjusting to the San Diego lifestyleThe San Diego pizza and bagel debateThe story behind Live From the DugoutHelping young athletes handle pressure and adversityJeff's favorite sports memorabiliaCollecting baseball cards with his sonsWhy Mike Piazza would be the perfect future guestLearn more about Live From the Dugout:https://livefromthedugout.com/https://www.instagram.com/livefromthedugouthttps://www.instagram.com/jefflerner/

Following a breakout first season, Strowman will eat his way through 12 American culinary capitals, including Seattle, Detroit, Austin, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, Atlanta, New York, Houston, Bristol, and Nashville.He will also be joined by an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, athletes, and local legends, including comedians Bert Kreischer (Free Bert), Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers), Ron Funches (The Traitors), AJ Wilkerson and Paul Gilligan; musical artists including Grammy Award winners Tip “T.I.” Harris and Killer Mike, guitarist for the multi-platinum hard rock band Shinedown Zach Myers, and co-founder and singer for Saving Abel Jared Weeks; athletes including NFL Super Bowl champion Landon Dickerson, NASCAR Cup Series driver and Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 2x WNBA champion and USA Sports WNBA studio analyst Renee Montgomery, World Series champion Josh Reddick and Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza; WWE Legend Mark Henry and WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss; and Seattle Fire Department Chief Harold D. Scoggins. Last season, Everything on the Menu ranked as the #1 show across all of cable entertainment in its time slot in the 18-49 demo and was one of cable television's highest rated new entertainment shows of the year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Following a breakout first season, Strowman will eat his way through 12 American culinary capitals, including Seattle, Detroit, Austin, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, Atlanta, New York, Houston, Bristol, and Nashville.He will also be joined by an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, athletes, and local legends, including comedians Bert Kreischer (Free Bert), Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers), Ron Funches (The Traitors), AJ Wilkerson and Paul Gilligan; musical artists including Grammy Award winners Tip “T.I.” Harris and Killer Mike, guitarist for the multi-platinum hard rock band Shinedown Zach Myers, and co-founder and singer for Saving Abel Jared Weeks; athletes including NFL Super Bowl champion Landon Dickerson, NASCAR Cup Series driver and Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 2x WNBA champion and USA Sports WNBA studio analyst Renee Montgomery, World Series champion Josh Reddick and Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza; WWE Legend Mark Henry and WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss; and Seattle Fire Department Chief Harold D. Scoggins.Last season, Everything on the Menu ranked as the #1 show across all of cable entertainment in its time slot in the 18-49 demo and was one of cable television's highest rated new entertainment shows of the year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

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In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the best Los Angeles Dodger to the table for discussion. What can you say about the Dodgers? Well they are one of the oldest teams starting in Brooklyn. Jackie Robinson was a stand out player for that Brooklyn team. Then we go through some years you have Sandy Koufax, Duke Snider, Clayton Kershaw. Then in present day where the Dodgers just like to throw money around and buy Championships. They have the new money man Shohei Ohtani. Regardless I guess they have had some great players throughout the years. Maybe our lists will match yours or we'll just be going off the rails like always. Have a great day and we'll see you all next week... Peace.

Kevin Gergel played at Georgia Tech, became an All-American catcher at Kennesaw State, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners — and saw his pro career end almost before it really began. So when his son Kellan was four years old and starting T-ball, Kevin and his wife Teal created their philosophy that has shaped every decision they've made around travel baseball ever since:  The goal was not to raise the best 8-year-old on the field. The goal was to raise the best 18-year-old. That philosophy changed how they approached travel baseball, development, exposure, pressure, failure, and the parent-player relationship. In this episode, Matt Hannaford sits down with Kevin and Kellan Gergel for a real conversation about what most baseball families are missing: the long game. Because exposure is not the goal. Exposure is the byproduct of becoming the kind of player worth watching.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - The philosophy Kevin and Teal built their decisions around — and why it reshaped everything they did from T-ball through high school - Why Matt argues that exposure is a byproduct, not a goal — and how most travel ball parents are getting things backwards  - The moment Kevin realized that trying to fix his son's batting stance was the wrong approach - 90% of players say the mental game is the most important part of baseball — but how much of their time spent training actually reflects that - Austin Riley's 2019: didn't make the Big League team out of spring training, but despite that, hit 15 home runs in three weeks in AAA, called up, hit 9 more in his first 18 big league games and then hit a wall forcing him to make an adjustment   Kellan is 15, stands six-foot-one, and plays for the East Cobb Mariners — one of the most talent-dense travel areas in the country. His coach Kenny Falk played at Kennesaw State with Kevin, got drafted by the Tigers as a AAA closer, and runs the program on a development-first, blue-collar philosophy. Kellan wants to play college baseball. His current goals are velocity on the mound, driving the ball harder at the plate, and working his way from JV to varsity at Blessed Trinity in Roswell — the same program where Joseph Contreras, the senior who pitched for Team Brazil at the WBC and got Aaron Judge to ground into a broken-bat double play, throws bullpens next to him.  Matt walks Kellan through the mental exercise he ran at an event in San Diego with high performance coach Johan Martinez Khalilian — asking a parent of a player to name a complaint, then tracing the complaint back to the underlying vision. Kellan deflects it in a way that tells Matt everything he needs to know: this kid already has the frame most pro athletes spend years trying to build. Matt learns of Kevin's nightly ritual when Kellan was young — telling him "you have what it takes, you have what it takes" — and the parallel humble huddle the family built around it.  The conversation also touches on an unusual family lineage. Kellan's mother Teal is the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and the sister of Cody Rhodes, the current WWE Undisputed Champion. Kevin walks through what his brother-in-law's "undesirable to undeniable" mindset has meant for how Kellan thinks about betting on himself — and why the family's grounding in faith, family, and work has held up across three very different sports at three very different levels.  Matt closes with a rapid-fire round. When he asks Kevin to finish the sentence "my biggest fear for him on the baseball field is..." Kevin's answer is the line that frames the whole episode: my biggest fear is that he'll feel like he has to perform. I've already had more joy watching him play than I will ever need.   ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is the president and CEO of Aligned Sports Agency and the host of the Most Valuable Agent podcast. Over 25+ years he has negotiated more than $2 billion in MLB contracts, representing Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Austin Riley, and Liam Hendriks, with prior exposure to Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, and Trevor Hoffman. He gives you the insider playbook on college recruiting, the transfer portal, and MLB Draft decisions.   LINKS & RESOURCES https://www.aligndsports.com/  https://eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/  Watch Next: https://youtu.be/S9tGzT3foYM   #TravelBaseball #BaseballParents #MLBDraft #YouthSports #MostValuableAgent  

Almost every pro baseball player Matt Hannaford represents has the same wound — and it traces back to their relationship with their dad. In this live event, MLB agent Matt Hannaford and high performance coach Jo Martinez Killian sit down with parents and young athletes to walk through the pattern Joe has seen in nearly every major league locker room he's ever worked in, and what actually breaks the cycle before it starts. Subscribe to the channel for the insider playbook on what pro scouts, agents, and performance coaches actually see in elite players — and what most parents get wrong long before the draft conversation ever happens.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why Norway produces more elite athletes per capita than any country in the world — and the sports rules they enforce before age 13 - The three-word reframe that took one of Matt's clients from AA to a home run on his first major league pitch - How to turn a complaint into a vision you both agree on — the exact script - The difference between expectations and agreements, and why expectations are a pathway to resentment - Why "I don't wanna see my kid struggle" is the instinct that steals the one thing they actually need from you   Matt reads a letter from the father of a division one SEC pitcher with a zero ERA who is draft-eligible — a letter that made Matt call Joe the same day and say we have to do this live. The dad writes that his son, at 20, told him flat out he cannot relax around him anymore because every conversation turns into criticism. The dad's response is the line that frames the entire episode: there are times I wish he would just step away from baseball so he can feel how much I love him and how it has nothing to do with performance. Jo breaks down the framework he uses with pro athletes across MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA locker rooms. Where there is no vision, the people perish — but most parents are leading from complaints instead of vision, and from expectations instead of agreements. He walks through the four-step move that turns an expectation like "I expect you to respect me" into an agreement both parent and kid actually own. He names the fawning pattern coaches see in kids who have learned to pacify the adult in front of them instead of saying what they actually want. Matt shares the moment Jo called him out on a client call — Matt jumped in to answer a question Jo was still working through with the player, and Jo told him afterward: you stole his growth. The question was his weight to lift. That single exchange is the frame for the entire conversation with youth athletes and their parents. The instinct to take struggle away from your kid is the instinct that leaves them unable to carry anything hard later. Struggle is the gift. The discomfort is where the identity gets built.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — The Letter From a Division One Dad 6:30 — Norway's Sports Rules Before Age 13 7:50 — His Dream Not Mine: Jo's Soccer Story 26:59 — Why Success Is Also Poison 37:59 — You Stole His Growth: The Struggle Is the Gift 40:38 — Complaints Are Vision in Disguise 1:02:42 — Expectations Lead to Resentment 59:15 — The Three-Word Vision That Got Zach Cole Called Up 1:19:31 — Disempowered vs. Empowered Language 1:30:51 — Baseball Does Not Make a Good God   ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is the president and CEO of Aligned Sports Agency and the host of the Most Valuable Agent podcast. Over 20+ years he has negotiated more than $2 billion in MLB contracts, representing Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Austin Riley, and Liam Hendriks, with prior exposure to Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, and Trevor Hoffman. He gives you the insider playbook on college recruiting, the transfer portal, and MLB Draft decisions.   LINKS & RESOURCES Alignd Sports Agency: https://www.aligndsports.com/  Episode with Jo: https://youtu.be/rR-yZoLEQ3s  The Dad Effect: https://youtu.be/6opkFoZD-sY   #CollegeBaseball #MLBDraft #YouthSports #BaseballParents #MostValuableAgent  

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 5 of the Terry Collins Show! With the Mets continuing their inexpiable April collapse continuing we bring together former Mets skippers Buck Showalter and Terry Collins to discuss it with top baseball beat writer and analyst Laura Albanese. Terry, and co-host John Arezzi also have a lively lead off with Albanese and NY Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma. In a "Never Forget" segment, voice of the Mets, Howie Rose gives us the inside story on the night Mike Piazza hit his historic Home Run on September 21, 2001 and his now famous call of that moment. We debut a Brett Baty message on behalf of the Tunnel to Towers foundation. Plus Terry sends a surprise birthday greeting to a 90 year old lifelong Mets fan. Coach's Collectibles NY rolls out some new offers from Howie Rose and Buck Showalter. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or watch any of our episodes here: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/⁠ ⁨@TheTerryCollinsShow⁩ ⁠ Subscribe to the Terry Collins show on your favorite podcast platform. Follow The Terry Collins Show: ⁠X: https://x.com/TerryCollins_10⁠ Instagram: ⁠ / ⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow John Arezzi on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John Arezzi on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / johnarezzi⁠ Donate $11 a month to now help first responders, veterans and our military heroes. Go to Tunnel to Towers and help them do good: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t2t.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out some AMAZIN Mets Memorabilia from our friends at Coachs Collectibles here: ⁠https://coachscollectiblesny.com/⁠ Host: Terry Collins Co-Host: John Arezzi Creative Director: Marsh Researcher - Dominic DiBiase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail#Redsox fired Alex Cora in what has to be the story of the week. #Mets Carlos Mendoza may be next.  #Padres Mason Miller continues his unreal season and they also signed Lucas Giolito. #Braves rookie gives up homer on first #MLB pitch then pitches 7 innings for the win. We talk about those stories along with our feature topic - the 7 catchers who finished their careers batting .300. 5 are Hall-of-Famers, one will be, the other will never be.  How many can you name? Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music. 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 to check us out!www.almostcooperstown.com

The Terry Collins Show has returned for Season 3, presented by The Tunnel to Towers Foundation. On this season preview the crew is in Port Saint Lucie for Mets Spring Training and gets Terry Collins review of the Mets 2025 off season and his thoughts on the 2026 re-vamped team. We include a very special "sights and sounds of spring training 2026" in this episode as well. Included also is the announcment and release of the new Tunnel to Towers documentary "Never Forget, How Baseball helped New York Heal" with a compelling video. The film will air on the streaming service FOX NATION. Another new segment on Mets memoribilia - "The Collectibles Corner" brings a new element to this season. Fans can have the opportunity to add to their Mets collections through Coachs Collectibles. Mike Piazza is featured in this episode as well, as is another Hero of the Week! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or watch any of our episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTerryCollinsShow Subscribe to the Terry Collins show on your favorite podcast platform. Like and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / @theterrycollinsshow Follow The Terry Collins Show: X: https://x.com/TerryCollins_10 Instagram: / terrycollins_10 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow John Arezzi on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John Arezzi on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / johnarezzi Donate $11 a month to now help first responders, veterans and our military heroes. Go to Tunnel to Towers and help them do good: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t2t.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out some AMAZIN Mets Memorabilia from our friends at Coachs Collectibles here: https://coachscollectiblesny.com/ Host: Terry Collins Co-Host: John Arezzi Creative Director: Marsh Researcher - Dominic DiBiase Executive Producer: John Arezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.