The Terminal Podcast

I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. We've reached 25 games into the 2025 season, roughly 1/6 of the way. So today, I talk city government, quickly forgetting about the good times and ideas about the ideal musical call and response, Tonight's Trivia Answer - 176

I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. Tonight, I recognize that despite the great start and fancy starters' ERA; the true test starts this week. I ponder how Justin Hagenman's fiancé got to Progressive Target Field in Minnesota and what it feels like to not have nice things then suddenly get some. Tonight's Trivia Answer - 54

I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. Tonight, I'll riff about the true meaning of a quality start, what the bottom of the lineup failure is truly hiding, why Juan Soto's worst is still a great calling card and a moment to make any Met fan smile. Tonight's Trivia Answer - 38 or 39

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight features the second regional semifinal in the Outside NYC Bracket based on the 9th article in the RDAT series - Jersey Blunts vs. Social Chicago We discuss two artists who stayed true to the per...

I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around. I'll determine the Best Start, the Worst Start and random Blue and Orange thoughts. Tonight, I reflect on the two home grown pitchers that are seemingly forgotten; then define the tripod serving as the foundation for the league's best pitching staff. In closing, I sneak in an ice hockey record before wishing a different record is b...

I'm a strong believer in starting pitching and will be recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around. I'll determine the Best Start, the Worst Start and random Blue and Orange thoughts. Tonight, I pounce on the absurdity of dismissing the "Steve Cohen Era" during his brief time as owner of the Metropolitans and remember shaggy-haired snake that was Jacob deGrom in a Mets uniform. T...

A long-winded soliloquy started with thoughts about someone convincing The Powers That Be to make MLB Opening Day a national holiday. The absurdity of that concept slipped even deeper after hearing "Opening Day" by Dan Bern - https://youtu.be/N2eW50y_iR4?si=x_HvOpl1vP4ISQHj Tonight's Trivia Answer - 161

Five years ago, the world experienced an event we'll all get to share together going forward. That meant empty highways, closed businesses and a 66-game MLB season played before empty seats. It was 2020 when Mets' 1st round draft pick Dom Smith shined bright. The Watcher and 'What If?' is needed to provide Dom with what could have been. I ramble on about that, spin into ancient concepts about powe...

I take my first step in the latest incarnation of Mets Up; a decade-plus old blog written by a dreamer just hoping to live him in some form or fashion. This is flourished up talk for a preview of how I'll ingest and spit out hot takes on the New York Metropolitans this season. With everyone taking a trip to the IL in Port St. Lucie, Uncle Stevie wanted to make sure a podcast he doesn't know about...

In answering a random question - Which year in Hip Hop was better – 1988 or 1994? - a playlist and listens later, we return to determine which songs from this collection of our favorites is truly worth a second listen. To save time, each artist is only allowed one track. I'd think Slick Rick is narrowed down to "Children's Story" over "Hey Young World" unless someone wants to argue... We discuss a...

Your digital music service likely recently provided you with your favorite songs from 2024. This pod will look back a bit further to answer a random question. Which year in Hip Hop was better - 1988 or 1994? Each guest has their Top 5 albums and songs from the last year of Old School Rap; when promoting your DJ was accepted and rappers either worried about their parents or had something truly mean...

The William E. Brown Memorial Questionnaire asks Teaneck (NJ) High School graduates 10 questions that only a Highwayman (or Highwaywoman) can easily answer. As a former recipient of the prestigious award, it is a certainty similar accolades and honors will be bestowed upon those brave enough to respond. Today's respondent is Class of 1995 graduate Kris DeBlasio. Every episode ends with a trivia qu...

In this episode, the first William E. Brown Memorial Questionnaire takes place (1:23). We play Guess the Numbers with Pete Alonso's contract (5:30), review the Yankees' offseason moves sans Juan Soto & a Lightning Round for remaining MLB free agents (15:20). We pay tribute to the late Rickey Henderson (18:53), who's greatness may never be appreciated, and what that means for Ichiro. A Winter S...

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight features the first regional semifinal in the Outside NYC Bracket based on the 8th article in the RDAT series - The Great White Hope vs. Black Excellence We discuss our first No. 1 seed - Eminem -...

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight continues the Play-In rounds, but this time in the stacked NYC Bracket and the 6th article in the RDAT series - Polaris vs. The Latin Comet . We talk about slain rappers and the No. 5 seed Big Pun...

In this episode, we discuss football's domination of the month of December. (1:45) Using the Lightning Round, we present thoughts about the latest college football results, (2:37) meaningless bowl games that will be on your screen (6:05) and the need for the extended playoff. The Golden AB is MLB off-season click bait for die-hards, and we bite into the apple (11:15) before I get a review of recen...

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight continues Groups Play-In from the 5th article in the RDAT series - Founders vs. Finance - We talk about Rick Rubin's influence at the start of hip hop (2:51), then discuss the No. 4 seed Run DMC's...

In this episode after the MLB season is said and done, we discuss the dream of an adult male that grew up in Northern New Jersey (:46). Then we start down the Juan Soto Express, starting with why I think the Mets should look elsewhere (3:00). Kris corrects me with everyday facts and the length of the future (7:25). We move on to why we each love short contracts (11:40), the value of infielders (15...

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight starts the Groups Play-In from the 4th article in the RDAT series - Brooklyn vs. Atlanta - We discuss the No. 6 seed - Smif-n-Wesson's 'Dah Shinin' (2:12). After a live read (14:55), we discuss th...

In this episode focused on the Fall Classic, we start with a conversation about basketball broadcasters before an unexpected reference to the trivia topic. Does this initial trip to the Series with Shohei Ohtani absolve the entire expensive contract? Does it matter if Americans are watching if all of Japan is tuned in? Has talk around the Dodgers' bullpen cover up the flaws in New York's? Can Kris...

In this episode moments before first pitch of the League Championship Series involving a New York baseball team, we discuss broadcasters from the nation's top market. (1:48) Kris' blessed ability leads to thoughts on the role of the play-by-play announcer. (3:45) Then the rarity of four pro teams from the same city playing multiple times in 48 hours. (6:01) Then we review what opposing LCS teams s...

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com . Tonight, I was in the press box for a Region 6-AAAA clash between the visiting Kell Longhorns and the Westminster Wildcats at Alfred Thompson Stadium in At...

In this episode with all League Division Series tied at 1-1, we discuss the Mt. Rushmore of American sports leagues from the 20th century (2:15) till today; the rarity of all cultural entities in the same vein crossing streams. With the individualization of sports now (7:05), is sports entertainment (better known as wrestling) allowed in the conversation? (13:55) The conversation shifts to a pivot...

In this episode on the next to last day of the MLB regular season, we pay tribute to Mason Betha (:40) before I explain the importance of Monday's Mets-Braves doubleheader (1:25). I avoid sadness, changing subjects to the benefits of a first-round bye (7:00) and the proper reaction to the New York Knicks' trade for Karl-Anthony Towns (12:27). I reach into my old man bag and ask about TV antennas (...

In this episode, Kris drives across the George Washington Bridge as we discuss the obvious selections for each league's Cy Young and MVP Awards. Then we actually talk about the league's top managers and rookies of the year. After a live read, we return to discuss the results of the final season and what we think how teams will finish the season; the best of the rest of the AL Central and who comes...