This week, we celebrate some great fans.

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This week, Chris and Brian talk about the state of the Mets. There's some room for optimism and hope, but things keep getting in the way of good, fun baseball. Injuries, ineffectiveness, and bizarre decisions are seemingly always around the 2026 Mets. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

White Fence - Orange

Brian’s Music Pick:

My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe

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This week, we begin by wondering—still in April, mind you—if the season can be saved and if Carlos Mendoza’s job can be saved, as the Mets ride a losing streak that is currently 11 games long. We also discuss Jorge Polanco’s trip to the injured list, Juan Soto’s imminent return from the injured list, and the starting pitching Titanic deck chair shuffling.

As if the vibes weren’t rancid enough, we also talked about Francisco Lindor’s appearance on Barstool’s podcast and reporting by Bradford William-Davis on Mike Clevinger’s abuse, for which he was not suspended by MLB. 

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. 

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This week, we celebrate the Mets Home Run Runner.

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This week, Chris and Brian try to remain (somewhat) optimistic despite the Mets being in their worst rut in two decades. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

King Tuff - Moo

Brian’s Music Pick:

BCMC - Foreign Smokes

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And, until next time, Let’s Go⁠ Mets⁠.

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This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ current losing streak and evaluate our level of concern about the offense, which has been struggling mightily during this stretch.

Next, we talk about how nobody (except the Dodgers) really looks all that formidable across the league. We also highlight two excellent pieces of baseball reporting from the past week: a piece by Alden Gonzalez of ESPN about the tragic death of a Dominican teenager at the hands of a corrupt system and a story by Sam Blum at The Athletic about corruption of a different stripe—a sham frozen yogurt company that managed to scam the Angels and Diamondbacks out of millions of dollars.

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 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. 

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This week, we celebrate Freddy Peralta.

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This week, Chris and Brian talk about the flailing offense and the regrettable pitching decisions that somehow led to a 4-2 week. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Frankie Sunswept and the Silver Moons - Nostalgia

Brian’s Music Pick:

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young - "Ohio"

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.

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This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ offense, which looked dire for a moment, but rebounded in San Francisco. We also talk about Juan Soto hitting the IL and what the lineup might look like without him, plus the brilliance of the pitching staff so far in this young season.

In the second half of the show, we talk about Jo Adell’s incredible defensive game, more instances of players getting insults and threats hurled at them because of legalized sports betting (which is a cancer), and legislation Bernie Sanders has introduced to try to keep sports franchises in their cities. 

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!

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Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

This week, Chris and Brian do a 180 from last week's good time podcast and talk about how the Mets' bats just haven't done a thing. All hope is not lost, but things feel pretty bad at the moment. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Takaat - Is Noise Vol. 1

Brian’s Music Pick:

Courney Barnett - Creature of Habit

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This week, we talk about the Mets’ first series of 2026. We review the good (Luis Robert, Lindor looks like Lindor, the high-leverage relievers, the rotation, Carson Benge’s debut) and the bad (high-leverage Dicky Lovelady two days in a row, Bo Bichette’s rough at-bats, Sean Manaea’s velocity).

We also talk about the Mets bringing in J.D. Martinez as an advisor to the front office, new information revealed about the Luis Robert trade, ABS challenges, and more.  

We then wrap things up as we always do 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 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. 

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This week, we celebrate Howie Rose.

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This week, Chris and Brian discuss the happy recap of the Mets' Opening Day 11-7 victory over the Pirates. They discuss the new-look offense, Freddy Peralta's first Mets' start, and marvel in the fact that the Mets knocked around Paul Skenes.  

Chris’s Music Pick:

Pleasure Dome - Pleasure Dome

Brian’s Music Pick:

Petra Haden and Bill Frisell - Petra Haden and Bill Frisell

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.

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And, until next time, Let’s Go⁠ Mets⁠.

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This week, we begin by discussing how the Mets’ pitching staff is shaking out with the current planned six-man rotation and the battle for the last 1-2 bullpen spots. We also discuss the injuries to Robert Stock and Justin Hagenman, the return of Dicky Lovelady (yet again), the latest on the right field battle, Carlos Beltrán’s impending number retirement, and the new transportation methods to get to Citi Field.

In our baseball segment this week, we discuss Steve Cohen being in the Epstein Files, Tony Clark’s resignation as head of the MLBPA, and the controversial end to the World Baseball Classic semifinal between the United States and the Dominican Republic. 

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!

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This week, we celebrate Josh Naylor.

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This week, Chris and Brian talk about the relatively stable and (knocks on wood) boring spring thus far. They discuss some breakout performances and talk a little about the World Baseball Classic. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Kid Bess and the Magic Ring - Electric Soul

Brian’s Music Pick:

Sunshine Boys - Blue Music

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This week, we begin by discussing some notes out of Mets camp, including Ryan Lambert’s unhinged energy (complimentary), Nolan McLean and Freddy Peralta’s strong starts, the battle for the right field job, and more. 

Next, we choose our Dudes for 2026—underrated players who we think may make a big contribution to the Mets this season. 

In the second half of the show, we talk about the upcoming World Baseball Classic, David Rubenstein’s private equity firm’s shady dealings, Arte Moreno’s notion that fans don’t care about winning, and the Rangers making some questionable decor choices at Globe Life Field.

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. 

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This week, we celebrate some wholesome non-baseball Mets activities.

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This week, Chris and Brian discus the first spring starts from Nolan McLean and Freddy Peralta, talk right field, and spend more time on Robert Stock than anyone probably expected. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

The Mystery Lights - Too Much Tension

Brian’s Music Pick:

Remember Sports - The Refrigerator 

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This week, we begin by discussing Francisco Lindor’s recovery from hamate surgery, Juan Soto’s move to left field, and other notes from Port St. Lucie. We also cover the highlights from Steve Cohen’s recent interviews with the media, including his thoughts on losing players to the Dodgers, his frustration regarding lack of World Series titles, and the fact that there will not be a team captain as long as he owns the Mets. We also celebrate SNY’s hiring of former Washington Post baseball writer Chelsea Janes.

In our baseball segment this week, we talk about the Orioles owner being named in the Epstein files, WPBL posting what are normally fully paid jobs as unpaid internships (boo), and MLB players being turned into AI chatbots and what a bad idea that is. 

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. 

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This week, we celebrate some of our favorite Olympians.

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Spring Training is officially underway, and Brian and Chris talk about the news of the first few days, including the injury to Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto's move to left field, and a few notes on the small pieces that have been added in the last days of the offseason. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Angine de Poitrine - Vol. 1

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Lemonheads - Come on Feel the Lemonheads

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This week, we begin by expressing excitement that we officially have videos of pitchers throwing, which is the only thing that can thaw us out of our icy winter conclave.

We also talk about the Peralta/Myers and Robert trades, give out offseason grades to David Stearns, and celebrate Carlos Beltrán’s election to the Hall of Fame. 

Next, we talk about the insurance concerns plaguing the World Baseball Classic and Baseball America’s questionable hiring practices. 

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. 

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With most of the roster set, Brian and Chris look back on the latest Mets trades and discuss how David Stearns has remade the team after a very disappointing 2025. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Sessa - Pequena Vertigem de Amor

Brian’s Music Pick:

"Weird Al" Yankovic - In 3-D

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Next, she speed runs the league's free agency news, trying to cover all of the big moves, especially the biggest move of Tucker. Then she once again comments on the "character clause" of the Hall of Fame qualifications, and the misuse of it to punish only what is perceived as bad for baseball and not actual major character flaws (and often crimes).

Finally, she does an irreverent trans comedy as a movie minute, but it turns into a double movie minute when she realizes that movie is not currently widely available to the public.

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!

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This week, we begin by discussing the very busy 24 hours for the Mets between Thursday night when they missed out on Kyle Tucker and Friday afternoon when they pivoted to Bo Bichette instead. We also talk about whether a salary cap or a lockout is coming for baseball and where the Mets go from here this offseason.

We also talk about the state of the NL East with the Mets sniping Bichette from the Phillies and the Braves losing their starting shortstop to injury for the first half of the season. We also shout out the record-breaking attendance at Capital One Arena in Washington DC for the PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Montreal Victorie.

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. 

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After a month of bad timing and some family stuff, Chris and Brian are back with some breaking news: Bo Bichette is a Met! We discuss losing out on Kyle Tucker, the departure of Jeff McNeil, Jorge Polanco's arrival, and more.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Bad Plus - Suspicious Activity?

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This week, we begin by bemoaning the lack of activity by the Mets, but really also across all of baseball. The stove: she is very cold. But there have been crumbs of rumors involving the Mets, who are still seeking to add a starting pitcher and an outfielder.  

We also say more power to Alex Cohen for simply logging off.

In the second half of the show, we talk about the A’s trying (and failing) to get a trademark for their team name, the implications the escalating situation in Venezuela has for baseball and the World Baseball Classic, and how AI is biased against women’s sports.

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. 

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This week, we begin by discussing the Jeff McNeil trade, which feels like the completion of the “blowing up” of the Mets’ core. We then talk about the Mets’ plan for the rest of the offseason, which is hard to see right now, but will hopefully crystallize eventually. 

Next, we chat about the Jorge Polanco and Luke Weaver signings. 

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!

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This week, we celebrate Pete Alonso.

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This week, we begin by discussing the Devin Williams signing, the state of the Mets’ bullpen, and whether Edwin Díaz will end up back in Queens to pair with Williams as a 1-2 closer punch. 

Next, we chat about what’s brewing at this week’s Winter Meetings. The Mets haven’t done anything major yet (as of this recording), but there are Mets-related rumors regarding Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, the starting pitching market, Michael King, and more.

We also talk about the realization of Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park dream and Bryce Harper’s weird pseudoscientific offseason pursuits.

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. 

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This week, Brian and Chris discuss the two newest Mets, bid a fond farewell to Brandon Nimmo, debate Pete Alonso vs Kyle Schwarber, and debate the most Mets-y reliever of all time. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Glyders - Forever

Brian’s Music Pick:

Plosivs - Yell at Cloud

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This week, we begin by discussing the big Mets news of the week: a trade that sent Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for veteran second baseman Marcus Semien. We take a look back on Nimmo’s Mets career, our favorite moments, and what the roster looks like now without him and with Semien.

We also cover other Mets tidbits—the filling out of the coaching staff, Frankie Montas’ DFA, tender/non-tender decisions, Jeff McNeil’s thoracic outlet surgery, and more.

We also talk about the WPBL draft and the Sky Sports Halo debacle.

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. 

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This week, we celebrate Deesha Thosar and Laura Albanese.

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This week, Brian and Chris talk trade rumors, more new coaches, and debate the (now decided) non-tender deadline.  

Chris’s Music Pick:

Yuma Abe - Hotel New Yuma

Brian’s Music Pick:

Pulp - More

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This week, we chat with friend of the pod Jen Ramos-Eisen about the fledgling Women’s Pro Baseball League ahead of next week’s draft. We discuss the choice of cities for the first four teams, the salaries, the logistics of the draft, what we think will determine the success of the league, and more.

We then do a fun exercise where we propose potential team names for the New York WPBL team. Linda proposed the Meadowlarks (after Joan Payson’s preferred team name for what would eventually become the Mets), Maggie proposed the Queens (after New York’s best borough), and Allison proposed Excelsior (for New York’s motto). Check our socials to vote for your favorite!

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. 

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This week, we celebrate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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This week, Brian and Chris recap a busy few weeks of very minor moves and celebrate some Met award winners. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Idles - Joy as an Act of Resistance 

Brian’s Music Pick:

Joe Maneri - Paniots Nine

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This week, we begin by discussing the recent hires the Mets have made to their coaching staff and other coaches who are leaving the organization. We also talk Tarik Skubal trade rumors, which are very exciting indeed.

Next, we talk about Bryce Harper’s reaction to Dave Dombrowski’s recent comments, the mess that is the Angels organization, and another sports betting scandal. We also celebrate the unveiling of the first four WPBL teams, of which New York will be one.

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!

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This week, we celebrate the Mets ownership...again!

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This week, Brian and Chris discuss the newest members of the Mets' dugout staff Kai Correa and Jeff Albert, the signings of Richard Lovelady and Joe Jacques,  as well as talk about their long-time and unquestioned support of the Toronto Blue Jays. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Tropical Fuck Storm - Fairlyand Codex

Brian’s Music Pick:

Drink the Sea - I + II

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This week, we begin by discussing the dismissals of several Mets coaches and how David Stearns might approach the questions facing the Mets in the offseason, including the Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz contract situations.

Next, we talk about the 2025 postseason and who we’re rooting for. We also do our what feels like weekly “sports betting is a cancer” segment.

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!

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But now the playoffs are in full swing, and there's been some good series, so breakout performers, and some wild finishes. Plus, Grace gives her dream World Series matchup (and it's probably not a common one).

Finally, Grace's movie minute is the movie of the moment, and also Grace's favorite movie of the year so far (and maybe of the decade).

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!
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This week, Chris and Brian talk about the sweeping changes at the major league coaching level, discuss Edwin Díaz's upcoming decision, and reveal our rooting interests for the rest of the playoffs. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Poplation II - Maintenant Jamais

Brian’s Music Pick:

Weather Report - Heavy Weather

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Brian and Chris are on social media @ChrisMcShane (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠), and @BrianNeedsaNap (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠)

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Next, Grace discusses the Jimmy Kimmel censorship. Like many other things in the past eight months, it's concerning and so abhorrent but overwhelming. Luckily Disney put Kimmel back on after a few days but it was a bunch of anger over nothing and is a warning shot for the Trump administration's increasing attempt to control the media.

Finally, in honor of Robert Redford, Grace does a double movie minute, one she's already recommended but did it again in honor of one of her favorite (underrated) Redford performances. Then another that came at the very end of his career that proved that right up to the end he was a movie star through and through.

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This week, we celebrate Francisco and Katia Lindor and Sean Manaea.

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This week, Chris and Brian are white-knuckling the last weekend of the season. Will the Marlins play spoiler again? Who will not be a disaster on the pitcher's mound? 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Iggy and the Stooges - Raw Power

Brian’s Music Pick:

Wednesday - Bleeds

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This week, the Mets are not in playoff position. They have the same record as the Cincinnati Reds with six games left to play. Can they still stumble into the playoffs? We talk about that and the challenge that David Stearns faces this offseason. 

In our baseball segment, we discuss Defector’s reporting on the shady dealings of the Savannah Bananas’ charity arm. 

Finally, we celebrate a successful Dollars for Dingers raffle event in our Walk-off Wins segment. 

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!

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This week, we celebrate Alex and Steve Cohen.

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This week, Chris and Brian discuss the upcoming schedule, look at what the other Wild Card hopefuls are doing this week, and identify players who need to have a good week. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Thurston Moore - Demolished Thoughts

Brian’s Music Pick:

Dave King Trucking Company - Surrounded by the Night

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And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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This week, we discuss the current state of the NL Wild Card race. The Mets endured an eight-game losing streak, but when we recorded this on Monday night, they were still in playoff position with their playoff odds having jumped from 70% to 80% just from Sunday’s walk-off win alone. We take a look at the remaining schedules of all the teams chasing them and try to remember that time and the odds are on our side. But the Mets still have to start playing better. 

We wrap things up as we always do with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise. 

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This week, Chris and Brian lament one of the worst weeks in recent Mets memory, talk about who to blame for the late season swoon, and try to not lose all hope. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Garrett T. Capps and NASA Country - Everyone is Everyone

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Turtles - The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands

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Brian and Chris are on social media @ChrisMcShane (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠), and @BrianNeedsaNap (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠)

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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This week, we begin by wondering whether the Mets will even make the playoffs at this point. Because they sure aren’t playing like a playoff team right now, despite Brandon Sproat being the latest successful rookie pitching debut.

We also cover the latest injury updates (Reed Garrett is back, but Tylor Megill sadly will not be), pay tribute to Davey Johnson, and discuss Jacob deGrom’s upcoming return to Citi Field. 

Next, we talk about accusations of misconduct against women against at least eight men in the Tigers organization, as reported in The Athletic. The Tigers aren’t the only organization to disgrace themselves this week; the Angels did not cover themselves in glory either.

We also briefly touch on the Native Nations baseball program and viral sensation “Phillies Karen.”

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. It’s an extra special one this week!

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We’ve had numerous scheduling snafus for the last month or so, but Thomas and Lukas finally got things lined up just in time to talk promotions. After briefly debating which pitcher debut of the last 15 years was most electric (don’t sleep on Steven Matz), it’s time to talk about what’s actually going on in the season. We have a number of new hitters in Double-A and in Triple-A. We also take the time to discuss the post-draft debuts; spoiler alert, there isn’t much to talk about there aside from some hand-wringing over Mitch Voit’s zone-contact rate.

Oh right, we also had the major league debuts to discuss. Sproat, Tong, and McLean have all shown various levels of exciting stuff. If this season really is remembered as a disappointment for the major league results, we should still all be able to look back on the development gains made by these arms and consider that a big win for 2025.

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This week, we celebrate Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.

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This week, Chris and Brian discuss the late-season youth movement in Queens, potential uses for the pitchers in a hypothetical postseason, and celebrate Juan Soto's recent dominance. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Tropa Magica - Para Bailar y Tripiar

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Hold Steady - Stay Positive 

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.

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Brian and Chris are on social media @ChrisMcShane (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠), and @BrianNeedsaNap (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠)

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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This week, we begin by discussing this up-and-down week of Mets baseball. The Mets—especially Juan Soto—are hitting a whole lot right now, which is great! The pitching situation is less great, but Nolan McLean is a revelation and Jonah Tong—in addition to being a delight—had a successful major league debut as well.

We also talk about Citi Field being a house of horrors for the Phillies, parabolic mics being the new grimace, and the unfortunate slew of injury updates from the past few days. 

Next, we gush with excitement about Dollars for Dingers 2025 and the tryouts for the Women’s Professional Baseball League, which took place last week in DC. 

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!

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Next, Grace discusses the state of the rest of the league. It feels a little more even this year, with more teams in the hunt and less dominant teams. There's also some interesting decisions for voters in the American League MVP race and the National League Cy Young race.

Finally, Grace talks about a movie minute that really impressed her from this year, and the balancing act it achieves.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.

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This week, Chris and Brian celebrate Nolan McLean's dominance, look forward to Jonah Tong's debut, and try to make sense of the roster heading into the final month of the regular season. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile

Brian’s Music Pick:

John Scofield - Uncle John's Band

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.

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Brian and Chris are on social media @ChrisMcShane (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠), and @BrianNeedsaNap (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠)

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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This week, the Mets are finally playing a little bit better, but they still aren’t getting great results. We talk about Mark Vientos and Brett Baty heating up, finally getting some quality starts from the pitchers, and the mess that is Ryan Helsley and the Mets’ bullpen. We also talk about the latest injuries that have befallen the Mets—Frankie Montas, Francisco Alvarez, and Reed Garrett. 

Next, we officially launch Dollars for Dingers 2025, where our community raises money to benefit survivors of domestic violence for every Mets home run in the month of September. You can make a pledge using our Google Sheet and you can join us for our in-person raffle event at Lion’s Head Tavern on September 20th at 2:00pm. All proceeds benefit the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

In the second half of the show, we discuss the Yankees drafting a player who committed a hate crime and the Rockies being eliminated from playoff contention in August.

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!

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This week, we celebrate David Peterson and Pete Alonso.

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This week, Chris and Brian lament the last few weeks of Mets baseball, talk about the very serious roster crunch, and try to predict how next year's starting rotation will shake out. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

The Mystery Lights - Purgatory

Brian’s Music Pick:

Aerosmith - Rocks

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Brian and Chris are on social media @ChrisMcShane (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠), and @BrianNeedsaNap (⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠)

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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This week, we begin by discussing a week of Mets baseball in which they found a new way to blow a lead every night. We also speculate about what the pitching staff might look like moving forward, praise Nolan McLean for a fantastic major league debut, and celebrate Pete Alonso’s record-breaking home run. 

Next, we talk about the Little League Classic, potential expansion and realignment in Major League Baseball, and Jen Pawol’s historic moment. 

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!

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This week, we celebrate José Buttó.

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This week, Chris and Brian take a side in the 'offense' or 'pitching' being the bigger issue department, as well as talk about potential call-ups on both sides of the ball. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Heavy Blanket - Moon Is

Brian’s Music Pick:

Ween - Chocolate and Cheese

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.

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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.

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After a 3 week break and some vacation time, we’re back to break down what was a very interesting trade deadline around the league. There are definitely some teams that were smart…and some teams that were not. We can’t help but go on for a bit about some of the “crazier” deals that went down before we finally get to the Mets.

As for what the Mets did, we’re generally pretty big fans. By and large, they traded a set of replaceable assets for significant upgrades. Even if they made marginal overpays in a vacuum, the team can leverage their pitching development apparatus to magic up another set of prospects to trade in the future. There’s an argument that another bat or a SP would’ve helped, but it’s difficult to speculate on conversations we don’t know much about.

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This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ trade deadline acquisitions, which definitely improve the team and fill the Mets’ needs. However, their play over the past week or so still leaves lingering concerns.  

We also talk about the more notable trades that happened across the league, including the improvements the NL East rival Phillies made, the Twins dismantling their team, and AJ Preller acting drunk again. 

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!

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This week, Brian and Chris discuss the Mets' additions and subtractions, with Chris pouring one out for Drew Gilbert. They also dicuss the streaky nature of the team, the new look bullpen, and the wildest trade deadline in history. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Lou Reed - Transformer

Brian’s Music Pick:

Black Sabbath - Paranoid

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.

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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.

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This week, we begin by discussing the suddenly-hot Mets who have won 7 in a row via back to back sweeps of the Angels and Giants. They've picked up Gregory Soto and are poised to make a move at the deadline.

Next, we talk about Bryce Harper telling Rob Manfred to get lost and Emmanual Clase as the latest Cleveland pitcher to get caught in a gambling scandal. 

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!

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This week, Brian and Chris talk about their week off, the need to rebuild the bullpen, the promise of a big bat and a capable starter, and why the Mets should absolutely go for it.

Note: this podcast was recorded directly before the trade for Gregory Soto.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Big Brother and the Holding Company - Cheap Thrills

Brian’s Music Pick:

Grateful Dead - Blues for Allah

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This week, we have Jen Ramos Eisen on to talk about their latest piece in Defector about the private equity firm Diamond Baseball Holdings, which now owns 45 minor league baseball teams. 

We also chat with Jen about this doozy of a quote from Rob Manfred about MLB’s diversity pipeline, which was scrubbed from its website. 

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. 

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Next, she gets into the general festivities. The fun players named, the Jacob Misiorowski controversy, and the other odd roster choices. The fun end to the game, the VERY fun Home Run Derby, and the disappointment in how the Atlanta thing was handled.

Finally, she does a double moviminute inspired by some TCM catch up. Two different films about the distrust in political institutions and the fight for a better world set in the 60s. And both are some of the best films ever made, with Grace feeling incredible passion for both.

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!

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This week, we begin by discussing the return of Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea to the rotation, plus other injury updates. We also talk about the Mets’ needs at the trade deadline.

Next, we talk about the All-Star Game, the Home Run Derby, and Jonah Tong’s scoreless inning in the Futures Game. 

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. 

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You can find the full list of Mets selections on our draft tracker here. Suffice it to say that Day 2 was another strong performance from Chris Gross and the rest of the Mets amateur scouting apparatus. Sure, you won’t be familiar with many of the names taken and some national outlets might not laud these selections. Both of those things were true last year though, and that’s clearly worked for the team.

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 Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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The Mets made two selections last night:

Pick 38, Comp Balance Round A*: 2B Mitch Voit, Michigan

Pick 102, Round 3: SS Antonio Jimenez, UCF

*This is the Mets’ 1st round pick, which was moved down 10 spots for spending beyond the second tax level

We can already see the Mets’ getting creative to overcome the limitation they face in the draft this year, targeting two college hitters with positive traits but an obvious flaw. It’s a strategy that makes a lot of sense, though not one that is without faults. It also sets the Mets up to do some interesting things on Day 2. We cover all that as well as our favorite non-Mets moments from the first night of the draft, and we’ll have more tomorrow to cover everything from rounds four through twenty.

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 Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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This week, we celebrate David Peterson and Youman Wilder.

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This week, Brian and Chris discuss the never-ending bullpen churn, the baffling way prospects are being handled in the Mets system, and the ups and downs of the last week. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Death Valley Girls - Island in the Sky

Brian’s Music Pick:

John Williams - Superman Original Score

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This week, we begin by discussing the series wins over the Brewers and Yankees where the Mets finally started to hit a little bit with runners in scoring position. But unfortunately, we also have a slew of new pitching injuries to discuss as well.

Next, we talk about the Mets’ All-Stars and Juan Soto’s snub. We also talk about the Nationals firing Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez and the long-term outlook for the NL East.

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. 

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This week, we celebrate Torey Lovullo.

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Chris’s Music Pick:

Ty Segall - Possession

Brian’s Music Pick:

Haim - I quit

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It’s our final episode prior to the draft, so naturally we faff about for 15 minutes before getting to the meat of the show. Our promote-extend-trade this week concerns our favorite Sci-fi movies of the last ten years. Conclusion? Arrival is at the top of our lists. And an additional plug from Lukas; check out Project Hail Mary from Andy Wier before the movie comes out next March.

On to baseball. Jesus Baez and Nick Morabito are cranking along; Boston Baro and Ronny Mauricio are not. We also cover some recent news on the IFA front, where the Mets continue to struggle; don’t fret too much though, by the time players signed by Stearns’ FO are putting pen to paper, things should look much better. It just might not be til 2028. And finally, we get to the draft. Predicting who the Mets select at 38 remains an exercise in futility, but BA’s latest mock matches the Mets with Tate Southisene. That would give the FCTQ crew yet another correctly predicted draft pick, even if our conviction in any prep bat we talk about pre-draft is very low.

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This week, we begin by discussing the tattered remains of the Mets’ rotation and the downstream effects it is having on the bullpen. But hey, it’s not like the offense is hitting either!

Next, we talk about the incident involving a fan hurling verbal abuse at Ketel Marte and the resulting outpouring of support for Marte in the baseball community and beyond. We also talk about José Reyes’ unfortunate continued presence around the Mets, Trevor Bauer being cut by the BayStars, Wander Franco’s trial, 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. 

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Next, she discusses the discourse that happened around the Mets Pride Night this year. Despite it seeming to be a very normal Pride Night, a three second clip taken out of context was co-opted by bad faith accounts and now the Mets have been pulled into an insane discourse cycle, and of course it's being taken out on the people on the bottom of the ladder.

Finally, Grace has a double movie minute for Pride. A modern teen romcom and a more classic predecessor, each of which has its share of flaws but their heart outweighs most of the issues.

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This week, Chris and Brian discuss the injury to Griffin Canning, the return of Frankie Montas, as well as over a dozen other transactions that happened since the last show. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Trash Classic

Brian’s Music Pick:

Ted Leo/Pharmacists - Hearts of Oak

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This week, we begin by discussing the recent roster shakeups on the Mets, including the arrival of Dicky Lovelady and the demotion of Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuña. We also discuss the Mets’ struggles in general, which come down to injuries and regression on the pitching side and failure to hit with runners in scoring position.

Next, we talk about accusations of abuse against Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle, the Mets including Jose Reyes in their Father’s Day slideshow, the Dodgers pledging money to support immigrant families in LA, 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. 

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This week, Chris and Brian discuss the current six-game losing streak, try to come up with a pitching plan, and generally lament how things have turned in the past week. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Viagra Boys - viagr aboys

Brian’s Music Pick:

Broken Social Scene - Broken Social Scene

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This week, we begin by discussing the vibe shift that has happened in the Mets’ rotation where they went from having too many good pitchers to suddenly not having enough between Kodai Senga’s injury, Frankie Montas’ rough rehab outings, and recent poor performances from Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning, and Paul Blackburn. David Peterson, you are the ace of the staff.

Next, we talk about the Rafael Devers trade, the Dodgers’ silence in the face of the protests in LA, Clayton Kershaw’s hat, and the baseballs being different yet again. 

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. 

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In case you missed it, there was some other notable major league news on Sunday night; we couldn’t help ourselves and spend our first 20 minutes talking Rafael Devers trade. Our conclusion? Having dumb teams in the league makes it more fun, and we’re glad the Mets aren’t one of them (you’ll have to listen to learn which team we decided was the dumb one here).

Once back on topic, we check in on our system follows, which mostly turns into a discussion about Ronny Mauricio. Neither of us think he’s all that great right now, and he definitely needs to stop batting right-handed. And finally, we get to draft coverage. We’ve got four mock drafts to cover a month out from the actual event, and suffice it to say we don’t think a lot of the Mets’ picks make all that much sense. Probably because this front office doesn’t leak like it used to.

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 Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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Grace then turns her attention to yet another Lou Gehrig Day disappointment. There's so much the league and teams can do, and yet they continue to choose to do the bare minimum (if even that). A terrible disease deserves better work to fight it.

Finally, an annual tradition: the Pride month double feature movie minute. Two recent overlooked queer films. One from last year about the coming out journey, and one from this year about the fight to make a family of your own as a queer person. Both lovely, heartwarming films that deserve attention.

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!

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This week, we celebrate Ronny Mauricio.

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This week, Chris and Brian discuss the current six-game winning streak, try to find a sixth starter for the club, and talk about the incredible comlete game shutout performance by David Peterson.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Richad Hell and the Voidoids - Blank Generation

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Beach Boys - Surf's Up

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This week, we begin by discussing the Mets getting the job done by winning the season series against the Dodgers and sweeping the Rockies. The Mets have gained ground on their division rivals and now have a 4.5 game NL East lead. The Mets’ big hitters are also all rolling. Pete Alonso reached a major milestone this week, passing David Wright on the Mets’ all-time home run list. Francisco Lindor is still doing Francisco Lindor things, even on a broken toe. And Juan Soto appears to have his groove back.

We also discuss the latest roster notes, including Mark Vientos’ injury and Ronny Maurcio’s promotion and the tough decisions the Mets will soon have to make regarding their pitching staff.

In the second half of the show, we shout out Willi Castro for his small display of trans pride and get excited about the Pride Ball.

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. 

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This week, Chris is at a wedding, so A Pod Of Their Own's Allison McCague sits in with Brian. They recap the four game set with the Dodgers, how the teams might look different come playoffs, and what to expect heading into Coors Field. 

Allison’s Music Pick:

Jason Isbell - Foxes in the Snow

Brian’s Music Pick:

Ben Kweller - Cover the Mirrors

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Thomas has a thought provoking promote-extend-trade for us this week; what old-school stats would you most want to be actually relevant? After that, we blitz through both our system and draft follows so we can get to the meat of the show. That’s right, it’s time to update the top-15.

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This week, we begin by giving the Mets kudos for doing what they needed to do against the White Sox and Rockies. We also talk a bit about the general state of things in the NL East. 

Next, we talk about Ronny Simon showing the human side of baseball, Sarah Langs narrating a feature on Sunday Night Baseball, MLB investing in Kim Ng’s pro softball league, the start of Pride Month, 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. 

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This week, we celebrate Freddie Freeman.

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This week, Brian and Chris discuss the two series wins against the Dodgers and White Sox, talk Juan Soto and Brett Baty, and discuss the incoming Colorado Rockies. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Geordie Greep - The New Sound

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Minus 5 - Oar On, Penelope! 

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Next, Grace dives into the newest round of should-he-shouldn't-he Hall of Fame discourse. Pete Rose, among other deceased figures around the sport, has been removed from the permanently ineligible list and ais now eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame. There are good arguments for, but also good arguments against, and it mostly comes down to how important character is to one's voting beliefs.Finally, Grace does a movie minute with a movie AND  a TV show. First, a 50s blacklist miracle of a film that feels so progressive Grace doesn't know if it could be made today, let alone in 1953.

Then, a Hollywood comedy television show that has been making Grace into a TV viewer (which is incredibly rare).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!

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This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ turnaround this week from three-game losing streak to taking two of three from the Dodgers, driven mostly by their incredible pitching. 

Next, we talk about Katia Lindor’s appearance on the mic during Sunday Night Baseball. It was fun and wholesome, but also showed the human side of baseball we talk a lot about on this show.

In our baseball segment this week, we shout out the Twins for their statement on the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and express our excitement about the 2025 Women’s National Baseball Team development program.

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. 

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This week, we celebrate Carlos Mendoza and Sean Manaea.

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This week, Brian and Chris look at the worst week of the season for the Mets thus far, begin to worry a bit about Juan Soto, and talk about the fringes of the roster. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Windows - Raindrop on the Open Road

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Tubs - Cotton Crown

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This week, we begin by discussing the weekend’s Subway Series, which was even more annoying than usual because of the Juan Soto discourse. We talk about holding the national media accountable for parroting what amounts to fan fiction about Soto and Yankees fans and Mets fans switching roles in this rivalry.

We also beg the Mets to start hitting and winning games again because the division is getting tighter.  

Next, we talk about teams firing their managers and give our takes on some of the new City Connect uniforms. 

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. 

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We’re bringing back some old favorite segments in this episode, starting with promote-extend-trade; which former top Met pitching prospect would excel the most in the team’s current development environment? Think about how good an optimized Noah Syndergaard might’ve been.

After that and a check-in on our system-follow guys, it’s draft season. We select two amateurs each that we’ll track for the next two months leading up the draft on July 13th. A prep bat seems unlikely given the current management’s draft history and the reality of the team’s limited draft pool, but we pick two to follow anyway. We also pick some college bats that make more sense. Here’s hoping the FCTQ crew can predict a Mets first round pick successfully yet again.

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 Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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This week, we celebrate Eddie Schantz and Gary Cohen.

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This week, Brian and Chris catch up on the last two weeks of Mets baseball, discuss the bullpen, and deal with some of the absurd Juan Soto chatter on the internet. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Dropsonic - Dropsonic

Brian’s Music Pick:

Preoccupations - Ill at ease

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This week, we begin with the past week of Mets baseball, which has mostly been very positive. We talk about how the Mets are always in the game, even when they’re losing. We discuss the couple of concerns we do have, namely Tylor Megill’s May struggles and whether Dedniel Núñez is ready to be back in the big leagues. 

Next, we shout out the Mets for having a mother’s room at Citi Field and campaign for Mrs. Met to get into the Mascot Hall of Fame. We also mention Ayami Soto, the first woman to compete on a men’s professional baseball team in Canada.

In our baseball segment this week, we discuss the news that Pete Rose and other previously ineligible players who are now deceased, have been reinstated and are now eligible for the Hall of Fame.

We also address a listener question about Trevor Bauer and other abusers robbing us of our baseball joy and talk about fans sending players’ families death threats (again).

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. 

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This week, we celebrate Chris Majkowski.

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We diverge from our usual format this week to bring on senior writer at Baseball Prospectus and self proclaimed “long time crank” Jarrett Seidler. For those of you who don’t know, Jarrett is co-lead of the Baseball Prospectus prospect team (along with Amazin’ Avenue alumnus Jeffrey Paternostro) and is one of the leading hybrid evaluators - one who combines data and in-game looks - on the public side.

What started as a conversation about early breakouts in the Mets’ system turns into a meandering discussion across a range of thought provoking questions; how do you recognize a breakout early? How good are the Mets at this really? What do you actually get out of visual evaluation in modern baseball? How certain is any of this, really? If you’re interested in the “meta” or prospect evaluation, this is a conversation you’ll really enjoy.

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Next, Grace delves into this year's Jackie Robinson Day conundrum. The recent rush by the current administration to erase anything they consider "DEI" (read: not about a straight white guy) took Jackie Robinson down with it. And though they eventually put it back, the league and the Dodger organization made no comments about it and the Dodgers visited the White House. How can a league celebrate the life of a man who's very essence of why he's important was just (attemptedly) annihilated by the most powerful politician in the country?

Finally, Grace has a lush movie minute that is also a book adaptation. She loves a 50s period piece about repressed sexuality, and one of the best in a long while has arrived, boasting an impressive cast, beautiful technicals, and great source material.

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!

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This week, we celebrate Seymour Weiner.

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This week, Brian and Chris discuss the 3-4 week, discuss the frustrating approach Brandon Nimmo is taking at the plate, and try to find some bullpen help. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Color Green - Fool's Parade

Brian’s Music Pick:

Meat Puppets - Too High to Die

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This week, we celebrate John Oliver.

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This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ 7-0 homestand followed by the rollercoaster that was the Mets/Nationals series in DC. We talk about the roster moves this week—the activation of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez, demotion of Brett Baty and Hayden Senger, and the injury to A.J. Minter. We also chat about the vibe shift in the NL East and how the Mets have had the Phillies’ number in recent years. 

Next, we shout out the Women of the K Collection from the Royals and the GOAT Mina Kimes. We also talk about Jarren Duran, poor fan behavior, and mental health in sports.

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. 

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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:

Kyle M. - The Real Me

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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 about the latest updates on the injured Mets and the roster decision the Mets will have to make when Jeff McNeil returns.

Next, we take a moment to request Major League Baseball add a relegation system so that the Rockies and White Sox can be relegated. We then talk about the messiness of the Atlanta Braves, including the misogynistic behavior by their sideline reporter and the Kelenic/Acuña controversy.

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. 

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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 spring training, everyone else is scuffling. We spend the first half of the show discussing those slow starts, as well as slow starts for Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat.

Don’t worry though, we bring it back with a whole bunch of positives. Both of us really liked Ryan Lambert, and he looks like a dude not who just need a promotion but who could actually help the major league team this year. Zach Thornton probably should be promoted out of Brooklyn as well. We’re a little more dubious on Jacob Reimer without batted ball data, but there’s some reason for optimism. Jack Wenninger and AJ Ewing look really promising. And of course, Lukas takes a victory lap on Chris Suero, who has been on fire to start the year.

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This week, we celebrate Steve Gelbs.

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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 Alvarez.

Chris’s Music Pick:

MSSV - MSSV Meets Nels Cline

Brian’s Music Pick:

Various Artists - Those Shocking Shaking Days: Indonesian Hard, Psychedelic, Progressive Rock and Funk 1970-1978

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This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ inconsistent offense, particularly the lower half of the order. But the Mets have been winning games on the back of their pitching staff. We discuss what a six-man pitching staff might look like moving forward and the importance of keeping Kodai Senga healthy. 

In our baseball segment this week, we talk about how embarrassing the Pirates have been lately between replacing a Roberto Clemente tribute with an advertisement and the Bucco Bricks fiasco. We also give our takes on the new City Connects that have been released so far this season.

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. 

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This week, we celebrate Pete Alonso.

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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 and discuss some options for the bottom half of their lineup. 

Chris’s Music Pick:

Mike Watt - Hyphenated-man

Brian’s Music Pick:

Ramones - Too Tough to Die

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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 the weather does.

We also quickly run through the Mets’ affiliate rosters and some early season performances. Syracuse is very boring, as is a lot of Binghamton though there’s more to get excited about there (shoutout Dylan Tebrake, back after a year on the shelf due to injury). Things get really exciting in Brooklyn and St. Lucie though, with interesting talent top to bottom. And we’d be remiss if we didn’t gush about Matt Allan’s feel good return to the mound.

After the break, we blitz through an overview of this year’s top-25, an exercise normally reserved for the offseason but which we missed due to our hiatus. Both Thomas and Lukas have some divergent takes from the consensus, with all of Blade Tidwell, Eli Serrano, Chris Suero, and Ryan Lambert.

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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 Sean Manaea’s unfortunate setback. We also congratulate the Lindors on their new arrival and the Alonsos on their impending new arrival.

Next, we talk about what the NL East looks like right now. Though we will never declare the Braves dead prematurely, we are certainly enjoying their slow start.

We also weigh in on the torpedo bat discourse and discuss MLB scrubbing DEI references from its website.

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. 

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Next, she gets into the Oscars. The highs, the lows, the good, the very very bad. She discusses the No Other Land win and subsequent attack on one of it's co-directors, and the recent drama with Rachel Zegler and how disingenuous it all feels to pile on a young girl for her beliefs.

Finally, a 2025-centric movie minute. One gigantic satire, and one sly, sexy espionage thriller. Both excellent in their own ways, but two very different vibes to be sure.

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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 Courts - Wide Awake!

Brian’s Music Pick:

James Elkington - Pastel de Nada

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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 Pick:

The New Pornographers - Challengers

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This week, we celebrate Brandon Nimmo.

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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 Cline - Consentrik Quartet

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This week, we begin by discussing the injuries to Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil and what that means for the Opening Day roster - namely that the Mets probably should go acquire a catcher outside the organization and also that Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña are both making the team. 

We also talk about how the Mets will set up their rotation to begin the season with Clay Holmes named as the Opening Day starter. We also chat about the Spring Breakout game and give our bold predictions for the season.

In our baseball segment this week, we chat about the uncertain future of the Tampa Bay Rays and the upcoming Tokyo Series.

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. 

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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 Pick:

Jason Isbell - Fox in the Snow

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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 injured list. We also rave about the Mets’ pitching lab and that the Mets finally seem to be developing relievers. 

We then choose our Dudes for 2025 - guys that we think are going to be unsung heroes this season. We then answer a couple of listener questions about the Mets spring training hats and about our NL East predictions for this season.

We also discuss the Mets’ new $5 Tuesdays promotion, the end of MLB’s partnership with ESPN, and Rob Manfred considering reinstating Pete Rose. 

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. 

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Next, Grace gives her thoughts and predictions on the above the line Oscar categories. Actress is definitely the most interesting and beguiling, but there are a few other question marks and interesting races elsewhere.

Finally, Grace has a movie minute full of lower-key Oscar nominees this year. The top billed, major contenders are (mostly) great, but there are some other gems in the list of films with only a few nominations, and Grace highlights some.

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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 Stanek, who is yet another player who mentioned family as a reason for signing with the Mets.

We then talk about the unfortunate news that Frankie Montas has a high grade lat strain and will be sidelined for at least 6 to 8 weeks. It is a blow to the rotation, but as we get into, the Mets still have quite a bit of pitching depth to draw from. 

We also discuss the state of baseball heading into spring training, particularly in the AL East, which will likely be the most competitive division in the American League with the Red Sox having added significant pieces, including Alex Bregman. Linda also gets her first look at the upsetting visual that is Devin Williams without a beard and we talk a little bit about Marcus Stroman reporting late to spring training. 

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. 

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Then, she talks about the Oscar drama of the past few weeks, the tweets of Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón. There's the crazy tweets, but there's also the dilemma: do you disqualify her and create a slippery slope, or do you leave her be and create the (however miniscule) chance she can get up on stage and accept the Oscar?

Finally, Grace does a movie minute highlighting some of her favorite movies that were completely shut out at the Oscars this year. Comedies, dramas, and everything in between, there's plenty of great films from outside the Oscars.

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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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This week, we begin by discussing the latest in the Pete Alonso saga, including the brutally honest comments Steve Cohen made at Amazin’ Day about the negotiations. We also recount our own personal experiences at Amazin’ Day and talk about the A.J. Minter and Ryne Stanek signings.

We then discuss accusations against Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera and his wife Clara of covering up child sex abuse. 

We also congratulate Rylee Pay for becoming the first full-time female broadcaster in Triple-A.

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. 

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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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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. 

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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.

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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

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This week, we celebrate the slam dunk mensch of the year.

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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.

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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.

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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. We discuss the Clay Holmes signing and what the Mets might do to fill out the rest of the rotation. 

We also chat about the news that David Wright’s number will soon be retired and that the Lindors are expecting their third child. 

Next, we talk about the other major signings and trades that have happened throughout baseball. We also talk about a Pitcher List article that does not paint a flattering picture of Orioles GM Mike Elias.

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. 

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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 is 4 Ever

Brian’s Music Pick:

The dBs - Christmas Time Again

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Following that, they go over the results of the 2025 MLB Draft lottery, which took place on Tuesday, December 10 at the MLB Winter Meetings. The Washington Nationals will be making the number 1 overall pick, while the Mets will be making their first selection with the 38 overall pick.

After, the guys discuss who the Mets gained and lost in the major league and minor league portions of the annual Rule 5 Draft.

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 Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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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 professional sports history.

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Next, Grace discusses what has been a truly terrible week for trans rights. Between Nancy Mace's crusade on Capitol Hill bathrooms, the Supreme Court upholding the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and Barbra Banda being subjected to heaves of transphobic abuse, there's more than enough reasons to lose hope. But grace argues against that thought, and provides some drive to keep pushing.

Finally, Grace has a lowkey, vibes type Christmas movie for her movie minute. And as a bonus, it's a Long Island based film!

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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 from the Unrealized Film Script: Dusk at Cubist Castle

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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 all being over - for better or for worse. 

We discuss the moves the Mets have actually made, including signing Frankie Montas and trading for José Siri, the latter of which we have some misgivings about.

We also talk about Jared Porter’s first public comments about the sexual misconduct that led to his firing by the Mets, the fact that your team can sign contracts with deferred money just like the Dodgers, Francisco Lindor continuing to be underrated, 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. 

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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 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.

Got any questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens at gmail dot com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve is (@stevesypa), Lukas is (@lvlahos343), Ken is (@kenlavin91), and Thomas

is (@sadmetsszn).

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This week, we celebrate Carlos Mendoza.

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Next, Grace gets into the majority fo baseball awards that have been swirling the last few days. Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and the Cy Young Award winners have all been announced, as well as the Hall of Fame ballot being released, so there's a lot to discuss.

Finally, Grace has a movie minute that a bit off the beaten path but lovely and heartbreaking all the same, with some wonderful stop-motion animation to boot.

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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 weekend. The outlook for the Mets on the Soto front is positive, but you never know. Like the rest of the Mets universe, we await his decision with bated breath. 

Next, we talk about other free agency rumors, including the Mets’ interest in Willy Adames and connection to trade target Garrett Crochet. We also discuss Luis Severino and Sean Manaea turning down the Mets’ qualifying offer, Francisco Lindor’s award nominations, the Mets adding another former Yankees coach to their staff, and more. 

In the second half of the show, we cover the new Women’s Pro Baseball League, which will have its first season in 2026. This is huge news for the APOTO fam and something we’ve been anticipating for a long time. We also touch on Wander Franco’s arrest, the new shaky situation with the Rays’ stadium deal, and the culmination of the Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy saga.

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. 

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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:

Mark Lanegan - Bubblegum

Brian’s Music Pick:

Mount Eerie - Night Palace

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This week, Steve discusses the 2024 St. Lucie Mets season. The St. Lucie Mets were a very young team- the youngest team in the Florida State League and one of the youngest in all of Single-A baseball, in fact- but with youth comes inexperience. As their 22-44 record in the first half and 23-40 record in the second half highlight, there was much to be desired when it came to team performance. Still, there were more than a few solid performances and plenty of positives to take from the season.

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This week, we celebrate Harrison Bader and Mark Vientos.

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Then she addresses the elephant in the room--well, Oval Office. She discusses the presidential election, how bad things could go, and a reason not to give up hope and keep trudging on (spite is an awfully good motivator). Also, please excuse a momentary pause, Grace's microphone slightly unplugged towards the end of this segment for a few seconds.)

Finally, she gives a movie minute that helped her the last time this buffoon found his way to the White House, and discusses the beauty in satire.

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This week, we begin by discussing David Stearns’ end-of-season press conference, in which he indicated interest in reunions with Sean Manaea (who has exercised his opt-out) and Pete Alonso, but not so much Jesse Winker. We also discuss other highlights from that presser, such as the Mets’ plan to sign multiple starting pitchers (even more necessary now given Paul Blackburn’s surgery), Ronny Mauricio’s slow recovery from ACL surgery, and the Mets’ financial flexibility.

Next, we talk about the World Series, including Freddie Freeman’s Game 1 grand slam, the idiotic Yankee fans who assaulted Mookie Betts in Game 4 and were made famous as a result for some reason, and the Yankees’ disastrous fifth inning in Game 5 that cost them that game and the series. 

We also discuss a recent MLB investigation that revealed a top teenage prospect in the Dominican Republic linked the Padres falsified his age - indicative of the league’s broader problems engaging with a corrupt and exploitative system in Latin America.

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. 

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The World Series is over and the offseason is upon us. As will likely be the case until he signs anywhere, the discussion is all about Juan Soto.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Various Artists - The Nightmare Before Christmas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Brian’s Music Pick:

Matthew Sweet - 100% Fun

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This week, Steve and Thomas talk about the 2024 Brooklyn Cyclones season. The team might not have their winning-season record in tact anymore, but one thing is still a consistent in Brooklyn: pitching. The team had plenty of standout-out pitching performances, with a pair of pitchers really emerging and blooming into top pitching prospects while figuring it out at Coney Island.

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The Mets dug in, fought hard, but ultimately couldn't take down the mighty Dodgers. As Brian and Chris prepare for an offseason of Pete and Soto watch, they reflect on the season that was, celebrate the good, and try not to dig too far into postseason decisions just yet.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band - Clear Spot

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Hard Quartet - The Hard Quartet

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This week, we celebrate Starling Marte.

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This week, Steve talks about the 2024 Binghamton Rumble Ponies season. The team had plenty of notable names and top prospects rostered there to begin the season, but more under-performed than took those crucial steps forward. Fortunately for Binghamton, many of the standout players from St. Lucie and/or Brooklyn got some playing time for the Rumble Ponies and had time to dazzle the fans at Mirabito Stadium.

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The magical run of the 2024 Mets is officially at an end. We reflect on what this season meant to us, where it fits into the annals of franchise history, and the outlook for the future, which is perhaps the brightest it has ever been in the course of our fandoms. 

We then wrap the show up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise. 

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The NLCS has been a rollercoaster, but the Mets are still alive. With Sean Manaea going up against a bullpen game, Brian and Chris are optimistic about Game 6, Game 7 and beyond.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Dr. Dre - 2001

Brian’s Music Pick:

Neu - Neu!

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The 2024 Mets’ postseason run continues and we continue to live and die by it along with you. Since we last recorded, the Mets advanced to the NLCS and split the first two games against the Dodgers in LA. We talk about all the big moments that got us to this point, the Mets’ NLCS roster, potential World Series matchups, and more. 

We the wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise. 

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This week, we celebrate Sean Manaea, Jesse Winker, and Francisco Lindor.

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The Mets are in the NLCS! Brian and Chris were at Game 4 and spend most of the episode just basking in this reality.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Kyuss - Welcome to Sky Valley

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Smile - Cutouts

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This week, we begin by discussing all of the Mets baseball that’s happened since we last recorded after last Monday’s doubleheader against the Braves, which now feels like a decade ago. We recap the Wild Card Series - including Pete Alonso’s historic home run - and the first two games of the NLDS. We also talk about Kodai Senga’s return and the possibility of getting Jeff McNeil back as well.

Next, we talk about the rest of the Divisional Series match-ups, including the Dodgers-Padres series which is somehow even more heated than the Mets-Phillies series and not exactly in a good way. 

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. 

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This week, Steve, Ken, and Thomas, talk about the 2024 Syracuse Mets season. The team began the season with quite a few top prospects and notable names rostered there, but as the guys discuss, 2024 was something of a disappointment for Syracuse as a whole and the majority of the players who spent time there.

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 Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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This week, we celebrate Brandon Nimmo.

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The Mets are in the NLDS! Brian and Chris revisit a wild ride of a Wild Card series and revel in the euphoria of Mets playoff baseball.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Yo La Tengo - Is Murdering the Classics

Brian’s Music Pick:

Various Artists - Hammer Horror Classic Themes 1958-1974

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This week, we begin by celebrating the Mets punching their ticket to the 2024 postseason in the most thrilling way imaginable. They did it, folks. 

In the second half of the show, we talk about Jerry Reinsdorf’s letter to White Sox fans, the Giants hiring Buster Posey (??) to be their President of Baseball Operations, and Pete Rose’s death. 

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. (Spoiler: this week we all have the same one and it’s baseball related.)

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This week, we celebrate Jenna Ashlyn and Jenna (@jennaashlyn) and Dan (@athletelogos).

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The Mets (as of recording) have a slim one game lead with five games to play. There are many scenarios to get to the playoffs, but there are also ways to miss the post season all together. We're not sure who's pitching, we're not sure how Lindor is doing. It's a lot to take in, but we're optimistic!

Chris’s Music Pick:

Jacco Gardner - Hypnophobia

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Jesus Lizard - Rack

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This week, we begin by discussing this incredible past week of Mets baseball, in which the Mets swept the Nationals and took two of three from the Phillies - all without their best player in the lineup. We look ahead to this pivotal Braves series that is likely to determine the season, as we knew it would, and discuss potential playoff matchups, should the Mets make it that far.

Next, we talk about the incredible run that the Detroit Tigers are on, John Fisher’s disingenuous letter to A’s fans, and the release of the video of Julio Urias’ domestic violence incident. 

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where we talk about this year’s incredible record-breaking Dollars for Dingers raffle event. 

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The Mets (as of recording) are two up on the Braves as a four game series against the Phillies begins, which will be followed by three games in Atlanta. Brian and Chris prep for the most intense week of the season, praise the starting rotation, and try to cool the jets on the Luisangel Acuña fanaticism.

Chris’s Music Pick:

The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour

Brian’s Music Pick:

Mike Viola - Rock of Boston

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This week, we celebrate Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor.

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Next, she eulogizes the late, great Billy Bean, who was discussed in length just over a year ago on this very show. She talks about how less than a week after his death his absence was strongly felt in the Jarren Duran gay slur controversy. She discusses how clearly there is a voice missing from the discussion now and all sides are worse off because of it, but also maybe the league should care a little more? (They won't.)

Finally, a double movie minute of two documentaries about famous queer men. One about an American hero who, evidence supports, loved men quite a bit. And the other about an American icon whose sexuality he was forced to suppress and hide to reach the heights of fame in the mid-20th century.

Follow us on Twitter/X @FIBPod, on Instagram @FlushingisBurningPod, and email us at flushingisburning@gmail.com!

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This week, we celebrate Sean Manaea.

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