The Mets Pod

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez close the books on the 2020 New York Mets, and Keith closes the show with some recommended books for off season reading! But in between, the guys cover the good things like Dom Smith and Andres Gimenez, some bad things like the pitching and roster issues, and also take a long look at the performance of Luis Rojas as a big league manager. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with an all-new Shea Anything podcast, to talk about the Mets 2020 season being difficult with pitching woes after losing starting pitchers Noah Syndergaard and Marcus Stroman early on. The guys also look ahead to a promising future under potential owner Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson as head of baseball operations. Lastly, Andy shares a conversation he and...

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back with an all-new Shea Anything podcast, to talk about Sandy Alderson being back in charge of the Mets under prospective new owner Steve Cohen. Doug and Keith chat about what it may mean for the Mets once a new owner is approved, and what the offseason ahead will mean for Amed Rosario, Seth Lugo, Pete Alonso, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast, where they cover the possible return of former GM Sandy Alderson to the Mets in a new role under potential new owner Steve Cohen. The guys discuss how it all might work moving forward, while also taking stock of the work of current GM Brodie Van Wagenen, including the good, the bad, and the yet to be determined. Hosted by Simple...

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez deliver an all-new Shea Anything podcast, where they look ahead to the playoff push for the Mets. Keith breaks down the approach J.D. Davis takes at the plate, while the guys also cover Edwin Diaz trending up, and Wilson Ramos trending down. They also take a sneak peak at an unpredictable offseason ahead under new ownership, and moves the Mets will need to make. H...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast that takes a deep dive look at Mets manager Luis Rojas. The guys examine his moves and his words, and also look at his role with the team today and whether or not he fits the future with the Mets undergoing an ownership change. Doug and Andy also follow the 3 Batter Rule, with a rundown of Seth Lugo, Jacob deGrom, and Brandon Nim...

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast, where they talk a ton about Justin Bieber. And the Mets too, including hitting adjustments made by Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil, and Pete Alonso. The guys also take a close look at the standings and the remaining schedule as the clock keeps ticking on a Mets playoff push. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a special Tuesday edition of the Shea Anything podcast, and wonder what will happen to the Mets if they don’t make the playoffs in 2020. They guys also look at the style of Luis Rojas, the emergence of Andres Gimenez, the hitting of Michael Conforto, and the absolutely confusing stats from Edwin Diaz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez open up a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast with a tribute to Mets legend and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, who passed away at the age of 75. Keith talks about his relationship with Tom, including their friendship that developed when they were teammates in New York, and continued after they were both retired. Keith also reveals what it was like to hit against S...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino introduce a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast by analyzing Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen's deals during the 2020 MLB trade deadline. What message does acquiring Todd Frazier, Miguel Castro and Robinson Chirinos send to the clubhouse? The guys also discuss if MLB should just adopt 7 inning games and eliminate 9 inning games altogether. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino introduce a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast by providing context in the wake of the Mets and Marlins’ moment of silence and decision not to play Thursday night in support of racial equality. Doug and Andy then throw it to a discussion recorded early Thursday with Keith Hernandez, focusing on the Mets’ on-field storylines as they and the Yankees get ready to...

The Mets are back to playing games, and the Shea Anything podcast is back as well. Andy Martino is joined by guest co-host John Harper, as the Mets return to the field this week after a forced pause due to a player and a coach testing positive for COVID-19. Andy and John discuss what happened, and what will happen next for the team and its starting rotation, as well as other observations from the...

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez cover a lot of ground on a new Shea Anything podcast. They lead off with the moves that put Seth Lugo in the starting rotation and Steven Matz in the bullpen, shift over to a long discussion about the unwritten rules of baseball following the infamous Fernando Tatis Jr. grand slam, and Keith reveals the secrets behind Dom Smith’s swing that have brought on his rec...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop an all-new Shea Anything podcast, and break down what’s breaking down for the Mets. They start with the starters, as the guys look at the team's rotation issues, and look back at the decision to let Zack Wheeler walk away. They also chat about playing time for Amed Rosario, what to do about Steven Matz, and the positive production coming from Dom Smith. Hosted b...

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez welcome special guest Darryl Strawberry to the Shea Anything podcast! Keith and Darryl tell all kinds of stories from their years playing together for the Mets, and recall the characters and moments that made up some of the most unforgettable seasons in the history of the franchise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino begin the new week with an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast! With a series against the Nationals about to start, Doug and Andy go back in time exactly one year to recall two crazy Mets/Nationals games at Citi Field that shook the stadium and the 2019 season. They also go deep on bullpen talk, and the future of Andres Gimenez – including his playing time i...

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast, and first things first, they reveal the truth behind Keith’s actual knowledge of a PB&J sandwich. They also do a round of “Reaction Revisited” covering other memorable moments from the Mets broadcasts over the last few days, do a deep dive on the early sophomore struggles for Pete Alonso, and examine the hittin...

It may be a short season for the Mets, but it certainly isn’t short of drama to discuss on the Shea Anything podcast! Doug Williams and Andy Martino dive in headfirst to the Yoenis Cespedes story, as Yo didn’t show on Sunday, and then opted out of the rest of the season. The guys look at the how and the why of the whole situation, and look back at the career of Cespedes with the Mets. Doug and And...

On an all-new edition of the Shea Anything podcast, Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez open up the storybook. Keith recalls conversations he had with late 1986 Red Sox manager John McNamara several years later about how things went down in the World Series, and also expands on a story he told Gary Cohen and Ron Darling during a recent broadcast. The guys also do a deep dive on the offensive perform...

On an all-new edition of the Shea Anything podcast, Doug Williams and Andy Martino react to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Miami Marlins organization, and what it means for the MLB season. They guys also chat about the first stretch of games for the Mets, including offensive struggles, Edwin Diaz concerns, and rotation questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

As the Mets get ready to start a unique 2020 season, Doug Williams, Andy Martino, and Keith Hernandez deliver the official Shea Anything podcast season preview! They guys reveal who impressed them the most during Summer Camp, discuss how the Mets will fill in for the injured Marcus Stroman, and drop a few predictions for the team in 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Baseball is back, and so is the Shea Anything podcast! Doug Williams, Andy Martino, and Keith Hernandez kick off the new season by revealing what it was like covering the Mets exhibition games against the Yankees, discussing the makeup of the team this year, and playing a round of “Like It or Hate It” regarding the rules changes coming to MLB in 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

The Shea Anything podcast returns for 2020! With the New York Mets ready to play a new kind of season, Shea Anything delivers a new look for the show. Doug Williams and Andy Martino welcome Keith Hernandez to the podcast crew, which will drop twice a week this year, Mondays and Thursdays, to give Mets fans more segments, more content, and more coverage of the Amazins! Don’t miss the season premier...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino close out the 2019 MLB Winter Meetings with an all-new Shea Anything! The guys look at everything the Mets did and didn’t do in San Diego, including the signings of Michael Wacha and Rick Porcello, and the current status quo of the bullpen. Doug and Andy also examine what Brodie Van Wagenen might do next as the off season continues, as the Mets GM continues to survey...

Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast! The guys dive into the upcoming Winter Meetings and what the Mets might target to bolster their roster. They also discuss why some "January guys" are being signed so early this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...