Home Run Applesauce, part of Fans First Sports Network, is a collection of New York Mets podcasts that celebrate the team and explore it from a variety of angles. From the minor league focus of From Complex to Queens, the historical UnforMETable, the all-women hosted A Pod of Their Own, and the ‘flagship’ show of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, our podcasts take you inside the Mets, their fanbase, and the stadium. Come join us, and Let’s Go Mets.
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 195: 18-7
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56:08Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. After a perfect home stand, Brian and Chris bask in the vibes and marvel at the various performances the Mets have been getting from all corners of the roster. Chris’s Music Pick: Khruangbin - Con Todo El Mundo Brian’s Music Pick: Kyl…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 232: “I was really excited to go to Shea and boo John Rocker”
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1:03:53Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ four-game sweep of the Cardinals and the continued brilliance of the pitching staff. We also talk a…
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From Complex To Queens, Episode 294: Early victory laps
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1:17:41Welcome to From Complex to Queens, Home Run Applesauce’s podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. As is our MO, we start on the negative side of things. The early performances from most of the guys we chose as our personal follows for this season have not been great; aside from Ronny Mauricio finally returning to game action in extended s…
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: April 19, 2025
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17:15Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Steve Gelbs. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, w…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 194: 12-7
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52:18Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets are back home after a 3-3 road trip. Brian and Chris discuss the ups and downs of the games in West Sacramento and Minnesota, as well as discuss the roster shakeups that are coming with the return of Jeff McNeil and Francisco…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 231: Kodai Senga redemption tour
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1:07:19Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ inconsistent offense, particularly the lower half of the order. But the Mets have been winning game…
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: April 12, 2025
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18:56Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Pete Alonso. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, w…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 193: 8-4
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48:22Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets' first home stand of the year was a successful one, sweeping the Blue Jays and taking two of three from the Marlins. However, the lineup is still underperforming. Brian and Chris discuss how good the pitching staff has been a…
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From Complex To Queens, Episode 293: Why is it so cold?
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57:53Welcome to From Complex to Queens, Home Run Applesauce’s podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. It’s cold out there, but in NYC and across every Met affiliate in the area - in other words, it’s a good time to be a St. Lucie Met. None of our guys-to-follow are off to particularly hot starts, but hopefully the performances will warm up as…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 230: Stroller Bear
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1:09:11Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the first three series of the young season, in which the team’s pitching staff looks extremely good, despite …
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Flushing is Burning: Dawn of a new season
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49:38The Mets are back, and so is Grace. She starts by discussing some major spring training storylines she missed, and then discusses the beginning of the 2025 season. She also talks about Daniel Murphy's addition to the SNY broadcast team and thorny emotions that has and continues to provide. Next, she gets into the Oscars. The highs, the lows, the go…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 192: 3-3
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1:07:02Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets had a .500 road trip, highlighted by an excellent bullpen stretch and a new approach from Pete Alonso. Brian and Chris discuss the state of the team as they enter their second week of baseball. Chris’s Music Pick: Parquet Cou…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 191: 0-1
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53:23Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. Baseball is back! Brian and Chris dig into the last few spots of the Opening Day roster, Clay Holmes's performance, and more details of the Mets' loss to the Astros. Chris’s Music Pick: The Burning Hell - Ghost Palace Brian’s Music Pi…
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Brian is joined by Suzy from Bourbon and Baseball to preview the Mets/Astros opening series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Home Run Applesauce
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: March 25, 2025
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26:17Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Brandon Nimmo. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts,…
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From Complex To Queens, Episode 292: Retvrn to podcasting
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1:15:16Welcome to From Complex to Queens, Home Run Applesauce’s podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. After a lengthy hiatus, we’re back! Things will be a bit different going forward, including a biweekly release schedule as we try to keep things fresh and interesting for both ourselves and listeners. This week, we review podcast-relevant new…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 190: Opening Day is in 6 days
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1:00:32Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. With Chris back from Liverpool, he and Brian dig into the fringes of the 26 man roster, discuss Starling Marte's role with the club, and preview Opening Day. Chris’s Music Pick: Melin Melyn - Mill on the Hill Brian’s Music Pick: Nels …
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Crossover! New York Baseball Preview with Monument Pod
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1:38:49Brian sits in with the crew at the new FFSN Yankees podcast, Monument Pod, to preview the 2025 New York baseball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Home Run Applesauce
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 229: PTBNL? Terrible pop time.
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1:06:50Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the injuries to Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil and what that means for the Opening Day roster - namely tha…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 189: Injuries and Pitching Labs
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58:28Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The injuries have continued as spring rolls on, but Brian and guest host Lukas Vlahos are optimistic about the Mets, in part because of the success of the Mets' pitching lab. Lukas’s Music Pick: The music of Shirobon Brian’s Music Pic…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 228: Dude, Where's My Pod?
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1:38:48Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by chatting about the state of the Mets’ rotation now that both Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea will start the season on the…
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Flushing is Burning: Mmm, Juan Soto
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1:04:10Grace is back, and so is baseball! In the first couple weeks of spring training, nothing monumental has happened, but Juan Soto has hit a few homers for the Mets already which is a welcome sight. The Mets have also had a few injuries, but Grace argues that it's not quite time to hit the panic button. Next, Grace gives her thoughts and predictions o…
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: February 25, 2025
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21:24Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Jessica Stanek. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 188: Spring Training is here
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53:22The Mets are in Port St. Lucie, Frankie Montas is missing a ton of time, and the Mets bring back Drew Smith. Chris’s Music Pick: Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory Brian’s Music Pick: Squid - Cowards You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 227: Vibes by Alex
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1:14:37Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by celebrating the return of Pete Alonso, whose contract is really a win for all sides. We also discuss the return of Ryne …
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Flushing is Burning: We're (and Pete's) So Back
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58:37Grace is back (after some technical difficulties) With a bit to talk about. She discusses the Pete re-sgining, the Bregman deal, and some other odds and ends before spring training. She also talks about the Hall of Fame voting results and the new Mets jersey. Then, she talks about the Oscar drama of the past few weeks, the tweets of Best Actress no…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 187: Polar Bear Season
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55:52Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. After months of speculation, the Pete Alonso situation has resolved itself. Brian and Chris discuss this, the makeup of the bullpen, and more. Chris’s Music Pick: Freckle- Freckle Brian’s Music Pick: Frank Black - Teenager of the Year…
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Emergency Applesauce: Pete Alonso Re-Signs
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51:23Grace, Lukas, Thomas, and Brian discuss the return of the Polar Bear to Queens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Home Run Applesauce
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 226: For the sake of the kids
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1:10:01Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the latest in the Pete Alonso saga, including the brutally honest comments Steve Cohen made at Amazin’ Day ab…
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Home Run Applesauce in Conversation: Bobby Bonilla
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21:36Welcome to Home Run Applesauce in Conversation, a podcast from Fans First Sports Network where we invite interesting people on the show to talk about themselves, the Mets, and more. Today, we welcome Bobby Bonilla to the show. Bobby was, at the time, the highest paid player in baseball when the Mets signed him in 1992. After being traded away durin…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 186: Welcome back Winker. Is Pete really gone?
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56:28Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets still have not solved the Pete Alonso dilemma yet, but they did bring back their left-handed DH and inked a new reliever. Chris’s Music Pick: Radiohead - Kid A Brian’s Music Pick: Angelo Badalamenti - Soundtrack to Twin Peaks…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 225: “Mr. Wilpon, I don’t feel so good” feat. Laura Albanese
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1:24:26Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we are joined by very special guest Laura Albanese, who covers the Mets and Yankees at Newsday. We begin our conversation by asking …
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Flushing is Burning: Oscar Prediction Special
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56:54Grace is back after two weeks of...nothing much. Pete Alonso's time in New York looks to be coming to an end, and not for a lack of trying. The Mets did re-sign Jesse Winker though, and have some interest in Tanner Scott, so there's still deals to be made. Next, Grace does some Oscar predictions. SHe begins by talking about the devastating Los Ange…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 185: Manaea Returns, Alonso Still in Limbo
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55:13Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets brought Sean Manaea home and made a flurry of small signings. Brian and Chris discus the moves, discuss the Pete Alonso situation, and discuss if Tanner Scott might be a fit for the Mets. Chris’s Music Pick: King Gizzard and …
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Year: 2024
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34:57Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate the slam dunk mensch of the year. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts thro…
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Flushing is Burning: A Lot Has Happened...
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53:19After an ill-timed illness, Grace is finally back with a LOT to talk about. First she gets into the Mets news of the last month. THe biggest story is Juan Soto, but she also talks Manaea, Holmes, and the Mets other rumors in free agency. She also discusses the legacy and impact of Rickey Henderson. Next, she talks about the rest of the league's fre…
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: December 24, 2024
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19:44Note: due to an upload error, this show is over a week late. We apologize! Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Juan Soto. You can listen or subscribe to al…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 224: Avoid Puddles
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1:29:24Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by continuing to gush over the fact that Juan Soto is a Met. And now it is official with his introductory presser last week…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 184: Juan Soto is a Met. Who is next?
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1:02:01Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The biggest signing in American professional sports history is upon us, and Juan Soto is a Met. That won't be all the Mets do this offseason, so Brian and Chris dig into what may be next. Chris’s Music Pick: Bootsy Collins - Christmas…
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From Complex To Queens, Episode 291: MiLB Winter Meeting fallout
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40:20Welcome to From Complex to Queens, Home Run Applesauce’s podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. Because it is the anniversary of Bernie Madoff’s arrest, Steve, Lukas, and Ken start off the show by discussing some of the biggest contract heists in Promote, Extend, Trade. Following that, they go over the results of the 2025 MLB Draft lott…
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week and Juan Soto Reaction Spectacular: December 10, 2024
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43:35Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Steve Cohen and his philanthropic work, as well as freak about Juan Soto joining the Mets on the largest contract in pr…
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Emergency Applesauce: Juan Soto is a Met!
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1:16:38Allison, Brian, Grace, Lukas, and Thomas from the Home Run Applesauce network break down Juan Soto's insane contract with the Mets. Come celebrate with HRAS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Home Run Applesauce
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Grace is back with some news to discuss. There's been no Soto movement but the Mets did sign a pitcher, and a former Met signed a somewhat bizarre contract. Grace also touches on the proposed "Golden At-Bat" rule and how stupid it is. Next, Grace discusses what has been a truly terrible week for trans rights. Between Nancy Mace's crusade on Capitol…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 183: Hey Siri / Montasmania
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1:02:09Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. While the world still waits for the Juan Soto decision, Brian and Chris discus the first two big moves of the Mets' offseason. Chris’s Music Pick: Father John Misty - Mahashmashana Brian’s Music Pick: The Olivia Tremor Control - Music…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 223: The baseball Agatha Christie novel
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1:06:47Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the latest Juan Soto rumors and are giddy with anticipation that we are approximately a week away from this a…
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From Complex To Queens, Episode 290: Preseason Prediction Review
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1:00:04Welcome to From Complex to Queens, Home Run Applesauce’s podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas start off the episode by highlighting the importance of Dinovember and celebrating the important dinosaurs in our lives in Promote, Extend, Trade. Following that, they look back at their three previews made befor…
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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: November 25, 2024
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21:32Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Carlos Mendoza. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts…
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Grace is back with some news to discuss. The Mets made a trade, the Juan Soto sweepstakes carries on, and a bevy of other pieces of minor news come together for what will hopefully be the last boring offseason update for a bit. Next, Grace gets into the majority fo baseball awards that have been swirling the last few days. Rookie of the Year, Manag…
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 222: Can anyone spare $50 million?
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1:18:06Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the latest Juan Soto rumors in the aftermath of the Mets’ meeting with the coveted free agent over the weeken…
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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 182: Qualifying Offers, Non-Tender Options, and More Soto Speculation
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45:11Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets haven't done too much aside from a few small signings and waiver claims, but Brian and Chris discuss some pending decisions, talk about the Mets' brass heading to California to visit Juan Soto, and more. Chris’s Music Pick: M…
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