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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find. Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.

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Seaver Statue 14.04.2022 21:38

Jay Horwitz is joined by Sarah Seaver, Tom Seaver’s daughter to discuss his career and the Seaver Statue that will be unveiled at Citi Field tomorrow at the Mets home opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Wright Joins the Podcast 05.04.2022 23:10

The Captain, David Wright joins Jay Horwitz to talk about his career, his life after baseball and so much more as the two old friends catch up in this latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johan Santana and Josh Thole Talk No-Hitter Anniversary, Old Timers’ Day 29.03.2022 20:56

Johan Santana and Josh Thole join Jay Horwitz to discuss the 10th Anniversary celebration that will take place at Citi Field on May 31 and their participation in Old Timers’ Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HoJo, Billy Wagner & Ken MacKenzie Talk Old Timers’ Day 22.03.2022 27:52

Former Mets Howard Johnson, Billy Wagner and Ken MacKenzie join the Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast with Jay Horwitz to discuss Old Timers’ Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mets Old Timers’ Day Returns 17.02.2022 29:10

Jay Horwitz is joined by Cliff Floyd, Daniel Murphy and Robin Ventura as they discuss the return of Mets Old Timers’ Day on Saturday, August 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Mets Celebrate 60th Anniversary 01.02.2022 28:07

Jay Horwitz is joined by original Mets, Joe Christopher, Jay Hook, Frank Howard and Craig Anderson. Hear from this collection of Mets legends, as they discuss the first days of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Hernandez Talks Jersey Retirement 18.01.2022 24:27

After the announcement that his jersey number 17 would be retired by the Mets, Keith Hernandez joined Jay Horwitz to discuss what that means to him and share some funny stories from his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil Hodges Jr. on His Father’s Hall of Fame Chances 02.12.2021 20:29

Gil Hodges Jr. the son of legendary Mets manager, Gil Hodges, joins Jay to discuss his father’s legacy in the game of baseball and his chance at being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on December 5, 2021 by the Golden Era Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mookie Wilson Talk 35th Anniversary of ‘86 Mets 29.10.2021 27:57

Jay Horwitz is joined in this episode by Mookie Wilson. Mookie talks about his 1986 World Series Game 6, game winning play that to this day is one of the most iconic moments in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catchin’ Up With Endy Chávez 15.10.2021 22:59

Endy Chávez chats with Jay Horwitz on the latest episode of his Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast to talk about his time with the Mets, including his iconic catch in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Delgado Talks Heritage 01.10.2021 26:20

Carlos Delgado joins Jay Horwitz to discuss his heritage, what it meant to him to wear Roberto Clemente’s number 21 and his great baseball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hispanic Heritage Month 17.09.2021 24:54

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jay Horwitz talks with Omar Minaya, the first Hispanic general manager in MLB history, to discuss his impact on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mets Remember September 11 01.09.2021 34:22

As we approach the 20th anniversary of September 11 former Mets John Franco and Todd Zeile join Mets VP of operations Sue Lucchi and Mets fan Carol Gies for an emotional conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Koosman Talks Jersey Retirement 13.08.2021 28:54

Jerry Koosman will have his number 36 retired by the Mets on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He joins Jay Horwitz with his longtime teammate Ed Kranepool to discuss his career and this honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 Mets Hall of Fame Class 26.07.2021 28:19

Jay Horwitz is joined by the 2020 Mets Hall of Fame Class including Jon Matlack, Ron Darling and Edgardo Alfonzo. They talk about their Mets careers and their induction into the Mets Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roger McDowell, Jesse Orosco talk about Ejection-filled Game with Reds 16.07.2021 24:05

Jesse Orosco and Roger McDowell give a firsthand account of their fight and ejection-filled game with the Reds on July 22, 1986. Late in the game Jesse and Roger alternate pitching and outfield positions. It was a wild one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subway Series – Joe Torre and Bobby Valentine 02.07.2021 30:48

Jay Horwitz discusses the rivalry between the Mets and Yankees with the former managers, Bobby Valentine and Joe Torre who squared off in the 2000 Subway Series World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hall of Famer Mike Piazza Joins the Show from Italy 18.06.2021 24:55

Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza joins Jay on the latest edition of his podcast. Mike talks about his father, his baseball career and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No-Hitter Reunion Show 02.06.2021 36:08

Johan Santana, Terry Collins, Josh Thole and Mike Baxter join Jay Horwitz to discuss the first no-hitter in Mets history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Ventura Reflects on His Time with the Mets 21.05.2021 27:02

Former Met Robin Ventura joins the podcast to discuss his return to college, shares some insight on locker room pranks and of course his Grand Slam Single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legacy of the Say Hey Kid 07.05.2021 30:02

Jay Horwitz celebrates Willie Mays’ 90th birthday by reflecting on legend in the game of baseball. He is joined by co-author of “24 - Life Stories and Lessons of the Say Hey Kid” John Shea, Mets legend Ed Kranepool and Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda to talk about the great Willie Mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cuddyer Reflects on his Baseball Career 23.04.2021 31:15

Former Met Michael Cuddyer had a 15 year career in the Major Leagues, filled with two All-Star appearances, a Silver Slugger Award and a batting title. He capped off his career with helping lead the Mets to the 2015 National League pennant. He joins Jay for this personal look at his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Curious Case of Sidd Finch 13.04.2021 29:07

36 years later, it still may be the greatest April Fools’ prank ever pulled. Joe Berton (Sidd Finch) and Layne Stewart (Sports Illustrated photographer) talk about how they helped trick the sports world with the Mets signing of the mysterious prospect, Sidd Finch. Former Met, Ed Lynch, even joins the podcast to share his point of view as a player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Frank Viola Talks New York Roots 22.03.2021 21:43

Former Met player and coach Frank Viola chats with Jay Horwitz about his early days in baseball, his conversation with Jacob deGrom early in his career and much more his this latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie Randolph Shares Baseball Memories 05.03.2021 22:55

Jay Horwitz is joined by Willie Randolph to discuss Willie’s many decades in the game of baseball, how he and Jay first met and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices