Episodes

  • Home Run Applesauce in Conversation: Bobby Bonilla

    Home Run Applesauce in Conversation: Bobby Bonilla
    Jan 30 2025
    Welcome 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 during the 1995 season, Bonilla returned to the Mets in 1999 and aided in their playoff push. We talk to Bobby about his time as a Met, his infamous "Bobby Bonilla Day" every July 1, and a lot more. Here is a link to the article by Ted Berg that perfectly describes why the Mets' deferring Bonilla's money was a win for everyone. Bobby was on the show today to promote the Players' Trust Playmakers Classic, taking place on February 18, 2025 at Warehouse215 in Phoenix, AZ. The Playmakers Classic is not your typical fundraiser—it's an evening designed to engage, entertain, and inspire. Enjoy nonstop entertainment, food, wine and spirit tastings, live performances, and friendly competitions that make this event truly one-of-a-kind. Join Major League Baseball Players as we celebrate the spirit of giving back and raise crucial funds to support life-changing programs that uplift youth and communities in need across the U.S. and around the world. For more on the event, visit the Players Trust website. Tickets are available here. Go to HomeRunApplesauce.com for information on how to join our Patreon. And, as always, let's go Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 186: Welcome back Winker. Is Pete really gone?

    Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 186: Welcome back Winker. Is Pete really gone?
    Jan 25 2025
    Welcome 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 You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on the air, email the show at brian@homerunapplesauce.com. Visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and to help directly support the podcasters whose work you’ve enjoyed for years. Make sure to follow the podcast networks on Twitter (@HRApplesauce and @FansFirstSN), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane). And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • A Pod of Their Own, Episode 225: “Mr. Wilpon, I don’t feel so good” feat. Laura Albanese

    A Pod of Their Own, Episode 225: “Mr. Wilpon, I don’t feel so good” feat. Laura Albanese
    Jan 21 2025
    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 are joined by very special guest Laura Albanese, who covers the Mets and Yankees at Newsday. We begin our conversation by asking Laura about how she got to where she is now and what barriers women still face in the industry. We then shift our focus to the Mets and discuss the cultural shift within the Mets’ organization that includes an emphasis on family, which was part of what attracted Sean Manaea and Juan Soto to the Mets as free agents. We also talk about cultural differences between the Mets and Yankees and Laura’s favorite 2024 Mets bit. We also talked about the offseason, the current free agent market, and labor issues - what the deal is with Pete Alonso’s free agency, whether the Dodgers are good or bad for baseball, Laura’s 2025 predictions, and more. Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will get you bonus episodes, access to our Discord server, livestream experiences, an exclusive monthly playlist, and more! You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky (@apodoftheirown) and you can follow Home Run Applesauce on Twitter and Instagram (@HRApplesauce). You can find Laura Albanese’s work at Newsday and you can follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram. You can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter and Bluesky: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com. Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every week and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Flushing is Burning: Oscar Prediction Special

    Flushing is Burning: Oscar Prediction Special
    Jan 17 2025
    Grace 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 Angeles wildfires and how to help, and also discusses David Lynch's legacy. Then she does some light Oscar predictions ahead of the announcements in the coming week (presumably). Finally, Grace has a movie minute that may seem a bit odd, but is surprisingly great. But if you want to see it in theaters you may be running out of time. Follow us on Twitter/X @FIBPod, on Instagram @FlushingisBurningPod, and email us at flushingisburning@gmail.com! Plus, we've joined Bluesky at flushingisburning.bsky.social! As always, you can listen or subscribe to all of our Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. Visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and to help directly support the podcasters whose work you’ve enjoyed for years, as well as unlock access to exclusive episodes, our Discord server, a monthly playlist, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 185: Manaea Returns, Alonso Still in Limbo

    Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 185: Manaea Returns, Alonso Still in Limbo
    Jan 10 2025
    Welcome 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 the Lizard Wizard - Flight B741 Brian’s Music Pick: Polaroid Fade - Chaos into Poetry You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on the air, email the show at brian@homerunapplesauce.com. Visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and to help directly support the podcasters whose work you’ve enjoyed for years. Make sure to follow the podcast networks on Twitter (@HRApplesauce and @FansFirstSN), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane). And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Year: 2024

    A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Year: 2024
    Jan 9 2025
    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 the slam dunk mensch of the year. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will get you bonus episodes, access to our Discord server, livestream experiences, an exclusively monthly playlist, and more! You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter and Instagram (@apodoftheirown) and you can follow Home Run Applesauce on Twitter and Instagram (@HRApplesauce). You can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com. Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every week and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Flushing is Burning: A Lot Has Happened...

    Flushing is Burning: A Lot Has Happened...
    Jan 5 2025
    After 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 free agency. It's a speed round of sorts, with tons of teams, players, and vibes to touch on. A month is a long time in free agency, after all. Finally, her movie minute is a sports movie that avoids the trappings of the genre and tells a truly human story in all its complexities and shades. And she discusses how much she loves Barry Jenkins. Follow us on Twitter/X @FIBPod, on Instagram @FlushingisBurningPod, and email us at flushingisburning@gmail.com! Plus, we've joined Bluesky at flushingisburning.bsky.social! As always, you can listen or subscribe to all of our Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. Visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and to help directly support the podcasters whose work you’ve enjoyed for years, as well as unlock access to exclusive episodes, our Discord server, a monthly playlist, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: December 24, 2024

    A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: December 24, 2024
    Jan 2 2025
    Note: 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 all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will get you bonus episodes, access to our Discord server, livestream experiences, an exclusively monthly playlist, and more! You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter and Instagram (@apodoftheirown) and you can follow Home Run Applesauce on Twitter and Instagram (@HRApplesauce). You can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com. Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every week and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins