Meet at the Apple with your hosts Vito Calise (@VitoFCalise) and Jonathan Baron (@JMB9191) every Monday and Thursday with exclusive access to the Mets! This is not your everyday baseball podcast; you can get the stats anywhere… Here you’ll get an inside look into the players you love to watch beyond the diamond highlighted by a weekly appearance by Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza!
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Elian Pena Talks His Biggest Influences, Takeaways From Early Struggles and Why He Thinks He’s The Best
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 21:43
Meet at the Apple presented by PC Richard & Son brings you inside the 2025 Mets Player Development Awards at Citi Field.Vito Calise and Jon Baron sit down with two of the organization’s most exciting young talents — Elian Peña, the DSL Position Player of the Year, and Osiris Calvo, the DSL Pitcher of the Year.
Peña opens up about choosing the Mets, rebounding from early struggles, his family motivation, and why he believes he can “pass Rafael Devers.”Calvo discusses his comeback from injury, modeling his game after Clayton Kershaw, and what makes the Mets’ Dominican Academy truly elite.
Plus, Vito and Jon recap the awards, highlight the rising depth of the farm system, and shout out the staff driving the Mets’ player development success.
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00:00 – Elian Peña on comparisons to Rafael Devers00:31 – Player Development Awards intro01:48 – The “Trickle-Up” effect in the Mets farm02:41 – Introducing Elian Peña interview03:02 – Peña on signing with the Mets03:52 – Why the Mets stood out to him04:09 – “I can pass Rafael Devers”04:25 – Breaking out after a slow start05:17 – Learning from early struggles06:06 – Off-field life: family & gaming06:44 – Idolizing Carlos González07:18 – Fans following his journey early08:15 – His first big purchases after signing08:38 – Coming stateside next season08:58 – Off-season training goals09:17 – Mets Academy’s support system10:01 – Closing thoughts on Peña10:20 – Recapping Peña’s meteoric rise11:19 – Transition to Osiris Calvo12:05 – The importance of education & English lessons13:06 – Osiris Calvo joins the show13:30 – Experience in New York13:52 – Pitching success & focus14:17 – Battling back from injury14:49 – Life at the Mets Academy15:13 – Pitch mix and mentality15:35 – Growing up idolizing Manny Machado16:00 – Bonds among prospects in the Dominican Academy16:23 – Dreaming of Citi Field17:15 – Outro / Review reminder17:59 – Player development staff shoutouts18:57 – Future of the Mets system19:12 – PC Richard & Son ad read19:35 – Closing: “Thanks for meeting us at the Apple”
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Nick Morabito on 49 Steals, a Ring in Bing, and the Mets’ Next Wave
Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 21:06
Nick Morabito joins Meet at the Apple from the Arizona Fall League to talk about Binghamton’s championship season, stacking 49 steals (and why 50 slipped away), how the clubhouse kept rolling through big mid-season promotions, and why Mets fans should be very excited for 2026 and beyond.
We also hit AFL life (housemates, no dishwasher!), that “Morabito at Mirabito” commercial, and his day meeting big leaguers like Nimmo, Alvarez, Alonso & Mendoza.
Presented by PC Richard & Son.Chapters + clip pulls below 👇 and make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes!
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00:00 Welcome + setup; Nick joins from AFL (Arizona)00:22 “That day at Citi”: meeting Nimmo, Alvarez, Alonso, Mendoza; windy Queens OF talk01:37 Binghamton title ride: April → clinch 1st half → record → clinch 2nd → win in Erie03:08 Morabito’s game: get on, steal, score; back-to-back impact seasons03:51 Growth since 2023: “this game is really hard” & bouncing back from failure05:18 Perfect Swings USA: uncle’s cage built the swing; lifelong routine06:01 49 steals… not 50 (and the 59→60 story from 2024)07:25 Coming up with Jacob Reimer; “hitting is contagious”08:45 Replacing stars after promotions (Clifford, Jett, Tong, McLean) & still winning10:35 AFL house life: close to field, lots of 2K, no dishwasher 😅11:46 Playing behind Jonah Tong = “off day” in the OF; strikeout city12:37 On the jump to Triple-A: advice from teammates13:41 Why Mets fans should be excited: farm system “exploded” in 202514:59 AFL chemistry + learning from other orgs16:00 “Morabito at Morabito” commercial, ESPN-style spots17:00 Who should we have on next? (AJ Ewing, Jacob Reimer, DeAndre Smith… Chris)17:44 Halloween costume ideas (DC “presidents” bit)18:59 PC Richard & Son sponsor close + invite to a live in-store show
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Mets 2025 Season Recap: What Went Wrong… and Why 2026 Can Be Special
Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 54:17
We break down the Mets’ 2025 season: the spring-to-Fall injury cascade (Frankie Montas, Sean Manaea, Tylor Megill), short starts that gassed the bullpen, an offense that exploded on the wrong nights, and the knife-edge one-run record flip from 2024 to 2025. Then we pivot to why 2026 looks legit: Lindor + Soto (the 30-30 boys), Alvarez’s core-piece trajectory, Brett Baty’s step forward, and a wave of arms (Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, Jonah Tong) plus fast-rising names like Jonathan Santucci, Zach Thornton, Will Watson, and more. We also talk minor-league titles (Binghamton/High-A) and how the Mets’ pitching lab + development investments are starting to show up on the mound.Chapters below. Drop your biggest “if this one play went differently…” moment in the comments.
00:00 Cold open + 5-star ask / Offseason vibe00:40 “Frustrating” becomes the word of 202501:07 ’07 vs 2025: collapse vs slow burn02:13 Game 162 sting & what this episode will (and won’t) be03:16 Where it went wrong: injuries + short starts → bullpen strain05:10 Spring injuries: Montas, Manaea; build-up never right06:32 Megill’s underrated absence; rushing kids (Tong)07:59 Bullpen dings: Reed Garrett, A.J. Minter; Brooks steps up08:18 Offense paradox: big totals, wrong nights to go quiet09:31 The six “shoulda” games (Aug–Sept)11:37 0 walk-offs: ninth-inning almosts that never landed12:25 The agony of one game short13:49 Bring back Game 163? Why it matters16:40 One-run game regression: 2024 vs 202520:08 Which losses hurt more? Blown leads vs late surrenders20:51 Bad batted-ball luck examples (Alonso 162, etc.)24:15 We’re not doing scapegoats—big-picture path ahead26:10 Why 2026 can pop: Soto/Lindor locked, Alvarez core27:35 Prospect rocket fuel: McLean, Sproat, Tong, Jack Winokur, Santucci, more30:12 Winning in the minors (High-A & AA champs) → pipeline effects31:11 Syracuse in ’26 could be stacked (Williams, Clifford, Benge, Morabito, Ewing)36:04 Pitching silver linings: Clay Holmes stretch-out, David Peterson innings base38:07 Expecting a Manaea bounce-back with a full build38:30 Which kids break camp? McLean’s case, Sproat/Tong lessons43:32 Inside the lab: why stuff jumps (McLean’s fastball shape)46:16 Wrap: brutal year, but pieces are lining up49:05 Thank yous + offseason programming + PC Richard & Son read
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Mets Make History at Wrigley | Lindor Joins 30–30, Diaz Dominates
Friday, September 26, 2025 • Duration 46:37
The Mets just made history at Wrigley: for the first time ever, three Mets hit 30+ HR in the same season—and Francisco Lindor joined the 30–30 club alongside Juan Soto. We break down the Top 5 moments from Mets–Cubs, including Edwin Díaz’s 6-out masterpiece, Nolan McLean’s strikeout clinic, Brett Baty’s “Cub killer” turn, and Francisco Álvarez’s biggest swing yet. Then we look ahead to a high-stakes trip to Miami and why no one wants to see this team in October.
Hosted by Vito Calise & Jonathan Baron. Presented by PC Richard & Son.👉 If you’re rocking with us: Like, subscribe, and drop a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify—it helps us book bigger guests and get deeper access.
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How To Stay Positive After a Tough Mets Weekend w/ "Positive Tommy” Lugauer
Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 01:05:31
Welcome back to Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son. WFAN’s Tommy Lugauer (aka Positive Tommy) joins Vito & Jonathan for a timely convo after a tough Nationals series: why staying positive matters, how Mets fans should read the playoff race, and why the organization’s process—from Stearns’ rotation strategy to the surging farm—sets up a long window. We also get into Soto, Yankees vs. Mets dynamics, Citi Field’s game-day experience, and some behind-the-scenes WFAN stories (group chats, callers, “always doing the show”).
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Guest: Tommy Lugauer — WFAN’s Evan & TikiPresented by: PC Richard & Son
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Mets Are Built for October: Padres Series Takeaways + Nats Preview
Friday, September 19, 2025 • Duration 38:08
The Mets take 2 of 3 from the Padres and head into the final home series vs. the Nationals with momentum. We hit the big takeaways: Jonah Tong’s bounce-back (8 K, 0 BB), the Clay Holmes–Sean Manaea piggyback “combo meal,” Nimmo’s game-breaking HR, and Pete Alonso’s heater. We also talk playoff DNA—aggressive baserunning, mixing/matching on the mound, and why this roster is a nightmare matchup in a short series. Plus: NL landscape, schedule vibes, and a quick Nats preview. Rate/review (5⭐ helps a ton!) and we’ll see you at Citi for the last home weekend. Presented by PC Richard & Son.
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Inside Mets Alumni Game w/ Ella Franco: Piazza Moonshots, deGrom Return & McLean Hype
Monday, September 15, 2025 • Duration 50:34
Mets legend John Franco’s daughter Ella Franco jumps on Meet at the Apple to unpack a special Alumni Day at Citi Field—Piazza’s BP moonshots, deGrom’s return weekend vibes, Beltrán dugout stories—and why Nolan McLean looks built for October. We also hit Brandon Sproat’s surge, Pete Alonso’s walk-off déjà vu, and why Ryne Stanek’s “get-back” outing matters down the stretch.
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Why Mike Tyson Loved the ’86 Mets and Davey Johnson’s Gigantic Impact
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 32:48
Live from PC Richard & Son in Astoria, Queens — Vito Calise & Jonathan Baron sit down with Mets Hall of Famer and longtime PR chief Jay Horwitz for an absolute masterclass in Mets lore. Jay goes deep on the brawl culture of the 1986 Mets (Eric Davis vs. Ray Knight!), why Mike Tyson loved that team, and why “nobody fights anymore.” He shares never-before-told David Wright clubhouse stories (cookies, pranks, leadership), the 2015 comeback, the emotional 2018 farewell, and what made Davey Johnson “analytics before analytics.” We also preview the alumni game (managers, competitiveness, and a “point spread”), remember the Mets-Phillies rivalry of ’07–’08, and talk about ownership honoring franchise history.
Stick around for Jay’s takes on Brandon Nimmo’s leadership, scoreboard mishaps, classic card-pull stories (Howard Johnson, Terry Leach), and the enduring spirit of the Mets alumni family.
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Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 The ’86 Mets “fight culture” & Eric Davis vs. Ray Knight01:06 Live from PC Richard & Son — intro & why Jay is the September voice01:28 Wright’s 2015 return HR & September memories02:44 Old-school brawls vs. Phillies; Craig Jefferies chaos03:37 “No punches at Citi Field” fact & Pete Alonso’s hockey take04:10 Game 6 ’86 World Series: Mookie, Carter, and the comeback04:43 Alumni game preview — star names, managers, competitiveness05:12 Endy Chávez catch + the outfield plaque06:29 Why this alumni game will get spicy; the “point spread”07:35 Vito’s Mike Pelfrey jersey story08:11 Jose Reyes moments & Asdrúbal Cabrera’s legendary bat flip08:36 The ’07–’08 Mets-Phillies heat; the collapse & Glavine start09:19 Marlins daggers & 162 scars10:11 Citizens Bank HR binges & franchise records10:27 David Wright’s cookies, uniform, and 2015 leadership13:04 2018 Wright night: foul pop story, walk-off wait, Austin Jackson GW hit14:03 Why Wright = Gary Carter DNA (community & class)15:00 Wright’s binoculars prank on Jay15:58 Spring training prank: stretcher, birdseed & ducks17:00 Brandon Nimmo’s media leadership and the “front of locker” rule18:24 Davey Johnson: bold tactics, relievers in the OF, analytics mindset20:07 The ’84–’90 win run; “should’ve won more” honesty20:49 Gooden & Strawberry redemption; ownership honoring history22:47 Card game: Howard Johnson stories & ’86 40th anniversary tease25:13 Terry Leach’s 11–1 season26:05 The Scioscia HR & ’88 pain27:08 Mike Tyson x Mets photo backstory28:14 Scoreboard oops + lessons learned28:59 1969 In Memoriam mix-up & the Wikipedia warning29:46 Jay’s alumni mission & keeping everyone in the Mets family31:09 Jay’s pod: Amazin’ Conversations & upcoming Davey episode
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Mets Make a Statement in Detroit: Soto Slam, Pete’s Payback, McLean Mania | Jeff McNeil Interview
Thursday, September 4, 2025 • Duration 44:25
The Mets took 2 of 3 from the Tigers and it felt BIG. We count down the Top 5 moments: Juan Soto’s thunderous grand slam, Luis Torrens’s game-changer, Pete Alonso vs. Chris Paddack, and the broadcast love-fest for Nolan McLean. Plus: Reds/Phillies look-ahead, “don’t-get-swept” math, and a full Jeff McNeil interview—clubhouse vibes, center-field reps, the Brett Baty hug, and his fantasy-football “front office.
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“We’ve Got Years of Winning Coming” Carlos Mendoza and Mark Vientos Talk Bright Mets Future
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Duration 40:37
Two big interviews this week: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on the September stretch, clubhouse energy around the call-ups, and the hitting group’s impact — plus Mark Vientos on the Little League Classic homer, choosing his WBC team, routines, opposite-field power, and why Mets fans should be hyped for the young core (Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, Jett Williams & more).We also plug our PC Richard & Son event in Astoria on Monday, Sept 8 @ 6 PM before Mets-Phillies — Mr. & Mrs. Met, tons of giveaways (signed hats/balls, bobbleheads), and fantasy league sign-ups!
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