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.
Amazinâ 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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Spencer Horwitz on Representing Team Israel, WBC Pride, and His Big League Journey
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 ⢠Duration 12:28
In this episode, Spencer Horwitz joins the show to talk about what it means to represent Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and why the experience goes far beyond baseball.
Horwitz reflects on his first WBC run, the pride of playing for his heritage, and why he immediately jumped at the chance to return. He also dives into his MLB journey, battling through injury, adjusting to new teams, and how big league experience has changed his confidence on and off the field.
From clubhouse chemistry and international competition to identity, responsibility, and playing for something bigger than yourself, this is a thoughtful and personal conversation with one of baseballâs most grounded young players.
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Michael Cuddyer: âI Watched Bo Bichette Hit Like a Big Leaguer at 15"
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 ⢠Duration 15:13
Former MLB batting champion Michael Cuddyer joins Amazinâ Conversations to share incredible firsthand stories about watching Bo Bichette grow up inside a Major League clubhouse.
Cuddyer reflects on Bo taking batting practice with the Rockies at just 15 years old, the approach-based hitting philosophy taught by Dante Bichette, and why that foundation shows up so clearly in Boâs game today. He also explains why Bo is uniquely prepared to handle New York, media pressure, and positional adjustments at the Major League level.
Plus, Cuddyer discusses his own career, winning a batting title, his time with the Mets, family life after baseball, and what makes great hitters and great teammates.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Intro00:40 Michael Cuddyer on watching Bo Bichette at 15 years old02:20 Dante Bichetteâs approach-based hitting philosophy04:00 Bo growing up in a Major League clubhouse05:20 Adjusting to new defensive positions07:00 Handling New York pressure and media scrutiny08:40 Boâs makeup and maturity10:00 Cuddyerâs post-playing career and family life12:00 Mets memories and staying connected to the game14:00 Final thoughts on Bo Bichette
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Ken Davidoff on David Wright, Journalism, and Life Lessons from Baseball
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ⢠Duration 18:21
On this episode of Amazinâ Conversations, Jay Horwitz sits down with longtime baseball writer and author Ken Davidoff for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, storytelling, and the life lessons that baseball can teach.
Davidoff discusses his new book 101 Lessons from the Dugout, including how David Wright became involved by writing the foreword, why the book resonates far beyond the field, and how baseball terminology mirrors real-life decision making.
The conversation also dives into Kenâs decades covering the Mets and Yankees, memorable human-interest stories, relationships with iconic figures like Bobby Valentine, Ron Hunt, and Jesse Orosco, and why those behind-the-scenes stories matter more than ever in todayâs media landscape.
A thoughtful, nostalgic, and insightful episode about baseball, people, and perspective.
00:00 â Opening memories & first Mets game covered00:44 â Ken Davidoffâs journalism career and teaching01:06 â 101 Lessons from the Dugout and David Wrightâs foreword02:40 â Turning baseball terminology into life lessons03:50 â David Wright as a coach and father05:12 â Decades working together and human-interest storytelling06:17 â Ron Hunt, Shea Stadium seats, and fundraising efforts07:58 â Rusty Staub, community impact, and meaningful stories09:01 â Bobby Valentine, Subway Series memories, and interleague play11:13 â Mets writers dinners and staying connected to the game12:14 â The 1986 Mets and unforgettable personalities14:09 â Why this book is different and what baseball teaches us16:34 â Book release details and future plans
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Jesse Orosco on the â86 Mets, Game 7 Pressure, and a Career Like No Other
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 ⢠Duration 18:44
Jesse Orosco joins Amazinâ Conversations to reflect on one of the most iconic teams in baseball history and one of the longest careers the game has ever seen.
Orosco looks back on what made the 1986 Mets different, the intelligence and confidence of that clubhouse, the pressure moments of the postseason, and the grind of pitching deep into October. He also shares memories of Game 7, Davey Johnsonâs leadership, Gary Carterâs impact, and the bond that made that team unforgettable more than 40 years later.
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00:00 â Why the â86 Mets were different01:26 â Reflecting on 40 years in baseball02:22 â Longevity and pitching longer than expected03:13 â Thinking about career legacy and records04:11 â The grind and pressure of postseason pitching05:18 â Trusting teammates in big moments06:55 â Facing the Red Sox and World Series pressure07:26 â The RBI single in Game 708:07 â Giving the final out baseball to Steven McDonald09:09 â Davey Johnsonâs leadership style09:58 â Remembering Gary Carter11:04 â Pitchers playing the outfield and team confidence12:02 â Why youâll never see baseball played that way again13:02 â Why that Mets team still resonates
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Chris Carrino on Broadcasting, Perseverance, and Purpose | Amazinâ Conversations
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ⢠Duration 31:24
In this episode of Amazinâ Conversations, Jay Horwitz sits down with longtime broadcaster Chris Carrino for a powerful and deeply personal conversation.
Carrino opens up about discovering he had muscular dystrophy in his early 20s and the decision to keep pursuing a career in broadcasting despite the uncertainty ahead. He shares how the disease gradually impacted his life, why he ultimately chose to speak publicly about it, and how that led to the creation of the Chris Carrino Foundation to support muscular dystrophy research.
The conversation also explores Carrinoâs broadcasting journey, his Fordham roots, his love for baseball, basketball, and football, and the emotional moment when he embraced using a wheelchair and reclaimed the freedom to keep doing what he loves.
Amazinâ Conversations delivers candid, story-driven interviews with the people who have shaped the game and the lives around it.
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00:00 â Intro01:05 â Discovering his diagnosis in his early 20s04:20 â Choosing broadcasting despite the challenges07:30 â Hiding the disease and the emotional toll11:45 â The moment he decided to share his story15:10 â Transitioning to a wheelchair and finding freedom19:10 â Adapting life on the road as a broadcaster22:20 â Fordham, Marty Glickman, and broadcasting roots25:40 â The Chris Carrino Foundation and giving back28:45 â Final thoughts and message for listeners
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Kenny Albert on Calling EVERY Sport, Crazy Travel Weeks, and the Rangersâ Next Era
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 ⢠Duration 22:57
Kenny Albert joins Jay Horwitz for a special edition of Amazinâ Conversations â and if youâve ever wondered how one broadcaster can call the NFL, NHL, MLB, and more, Kenny lays it all out.
They talk about Kennyâs craziest travel stretch (London to Vegas to Buffalo to Vegas), how he prepares when heâs bouncing between sports, the checklist he uses for every game, and why flights might be his most productive office. Kenny also shares stories from his early Mets years working with Howie Rose, memories from the 1986 World Series run, calling the Rangersâ 1994 Stanley Cup, his path to Olympic hockey, and what it means to step into the TV role after the legendary Sam Rosen.
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Chapters
00:00 Kenny Albert does everything â when do you sleep?00:51 The craziest week: London to Vegas to Buffalo to Vegas01:55 How Kenny prepares when thereâs no time02:36 The checklist: watching games, reading, notes, pressers04:21 Why flights are his best work time05:10 Jayâs Marv Albert stories and growing up around broadcasting06:51 Kennyâs Mets booth years with Howie Rose (1987â1990)08:58 Being there for the 1986 clincher10:20 All I ever wanted to do and parents meeting at Shea11:15 Family life with the travel grind12:10 Taking over Rangers TV after Sam Rosen13:35 Mets Cardinals 20-inning game story15:49 1994 Stanley Cup Finals and meeting his wife18:54 Olympics hockey and what it means19:47 Bucket list moments still to come20:35 Jayâs closing message
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Jeff Kent on Barry Bonds, the â93 Mets & His Hall of Fame Case
Friday, December 5, 2025 ⢠Duration 28:00
Jeff Kent sits down with Jay Horwitz for an honest, funny and emotional conversation about his entire baseball journey â from chaotic days with the early-90s Mets to becoming an MVP with the Giants.
Kent opens up about playing on âthe worst team money could buy,â his memories of Bobby Bonilla and the New York media, getting traded for David Cone, and how his career took off once he landed in San Francisco. He also gives a rare inside look at Barry Bonds as a teammate, why they butted heads, and what he really thinks about Bonds and the Hall of Fame.
Jeff and Jay revisit the 2000 MetsâGiants NLDS, Bobby Jonesâ one-hit shutout, and what it was like playing at Shea Stadium in October. Kent also shares personal stories: losing a family dog during a season in New York, giving back to womenâs sports at Cal, watching his son Caden play in the Yankees system, and running a working Wagyu ranch in Texas.
If you love 90s and 2000s baseball, Mets history, or just great storytelling, this is an Amazinâ conversation you donât want to miss.
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From Brooklyn to the Mets Hall of Fame: Lee Mazzilli Reflects
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ⢠Duration 34:13
Lee Mazzilli joins Jay Horwitz for a powerful, emotional, and funny conversation on his journey from a kid in Brooklyn to becoming a Mets Hall of Famer.
Mazzilli opens up about being the face of the franchise in the late 1970s, the trade that shocked baseball, the improbable reunion with the â86 Mets, and the unbelievable moment when his release opened the door for Barry Bonds.
He also shares deeply personal stories about his fatherâs unwavering support, his brotherâs legacy, and the family bond behind the Mazzilli Foundation.
This is one of the most complete Mets stories weâve ever told â legacy, loyalty, heartbreak, triumph, and a homecoming decades in the making.
00:00 â Cold Open00:21 â Jay Intro01:10 â Lee Mazzilli on Growing Up in Brooklyn03:40 â Becoming âThe Face of the Metsâ06:15 â The Pressure and Fame of Late-70s Mets Baseball08:54 â Getting Traded & How It Changed Him12:20 â The Release That Led to Barry Bonds15:55 â Returning Home to the â86 Mets18:40 â Almost Being Traded for Ray Knight21:10 â Why the â86 Clubhouse Was Different24:05 â Mazzilli on His Dad: Love, Support & Zero Criticism27:25 â The Passing of His Brother & The Mazzilli Foundation30:50 â What the Hall of Fame Call Meant33:10 â Gratitude, Legacy & Final Thoughts
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The Mets Fan Running St. Johns w. Matt Abdelmassih
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 ⢠Duration 24:48
In this episode of Amazinâ Conversations, Jay Horwitz sits down with Saint Johnâs Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih â 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 itâs really like working for Rick Pitino⢠The bond between Saint Johnâs and Mets legend John Franco⢠Handling pressure, expectations, and New York fans⢠How the Garden has come roaring back for St. Johnâs
A must-watch for Mets fans, college hoops fans, and anyone fascinated by the new era of roster building.
Letâs Go Mets. Letâs Go Johnnies.
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Carlos BeltrĂĄn on Mets Legacy, Hall of Fame & Giving Back to Puerto Rico
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 ⢠Duration 18:47
BeltrĂĄn remembers iconic Mets moments like his three-homer game in Colorado, the over-the-shoulder catch on the hill in Houston, and a monster late-inning homer vs. the Phillies at Shea. He explains what it took to live up to a massive contract in New York, the pressure that comes with expectations, and why consistency was his obsession as a player.
Now working in the Metsâ front office, BeltrĂĄn talks about mentoring the next wave of talent â including Francisco Ălvarez, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel AcuĂąa â and why he believes the future in Queens is âsuper bright.â He also dives into the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, his Roberto Clemente Award, and his new role as GM of Team Puerto Rico for the World Baseball Classic, with Francisco Lindor as his captain.
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