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Get ready for sports laughs, and puro Latino flavor with Taco About sports! Join former MLB star Adrian Gonzalez and comedian/influencer Jay Mendoza for the inside scoop on all things sports. We’ll break down the stats, debate the hottest takes, and take you behind the scenes with exclusive athlete interviews. Expect hilarious banter, wild sports stories, and those weird superstitions you won’t believe. It’s a sports podcast like no other - hosted by two chignon Latinos who bring the heat on ...
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Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find. Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
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Welcome to 'Changed' a podcast celebrating transformative encounters with Jesus Christ. Each episode unfolds powerful testimonies of profound life changes, providing inspiration for your spiritual journey. Join our community, drawing strength and encouragement to deepen your relationship with God. Witness the irrefutable evidence of lives dramatically changed by His love. We're here to inspire hope, reinforcing God's relentless pursuit, and sparking the desire to seek a life profoundly trans ...
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This is no joke. Or is it? You be the judge. Every Tuesday... actor Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Star Wars, Star Trek), stand-up comedian Kirk Fox (Parks and Rec, Rush Hour), and singer-songwriter Nick Marzock (American Dad, Valerian) walk into a bar and don't leave until they've got it all figured out.
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Terry Collins and Jay Horwitz consider each other best friends in baseball, in this interview they reflect on moments like Terry's argument with Tom Hallion, his relationship with 2015 Mets David Wright, Noah Syndergaard and Daniel Murphy and talks about how important Carlos Mendoza has been for this Mets team this year! Terry also talks about this…
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🎙️ Taco About Sports - Episode [#13] Dive into our latest episode where we cover everything Football. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: Early SuperBowl Predictions. 🕒 2:30 Fantasy Football Injuries 🕒 6:10Shohei Ohtani 50/50 ball, how much is it worth? 🕒 10:20Can 50/50 club be broken? 🕒 14:30 Biggest threat in MLB Postseason 🕒 20:00Canelo Alva…
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Brandon Nimmo sits down with Jay Horwitz, the two have known each other since Brandon's earliest days with the Mets organization and Jay was the legendary Mets PR guy. In this conversation they not only reflect on Brandon's career thus far and talks about the lessons he learned from David Wright, Curtis Granderson and others. but they also talk abo…
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Todd Ehrlich comes in to talk with Jay about his book “20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History: Our Generation of Memories, From 1960 to Today”, the conversation leads to Jay going back and bringing up memories of being on hand for some of these moments like the ’69 Miracle Mets, Bill Buckner and the ball that got by him in 1986 and the firs…
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Jay Horwitz is joined by Todd Zeile, David Spampinato and Becky Rossman. Becky is the CEO of Tuesday's Children, a national organization that provides healing and resilience for military families of the fallen and those who continue to be affected by September 11th. David Spampinato is a current Mets employee whose father lost his life that day who…
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Bobby Ojeda joins Jay Horwitz just in time for his favorite team he played for, The Mets, to play the first team he played for, the Red Sox. In this amazing conversation Bobby Ojeda tells Jay about his longstanding feud with Bill Buckner, stemming from a players only meeting about an oncoming strike, Ojeda also talks about taking at bats vs Nolan R…
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Robin Ventura Gives Behind The Scenes Story on Piazza Impression and Bobby Valentine's Disguise!
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Robin Ventura was part of some of the most memorable Mets moments of the late 90's and early 2000's. In this interview he gives details ONLY someone who was there could tell, the stories behind Bobby Valentine's famous disguise, why Robin impersonated Mike Piazza during a rain delay at Yankee Stadium, the "Grand Slam Single" and even the story behi…
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🎙️ Taco About Sports - Episode [#12] Dive into our latest episode where we cover everything Football. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: Early SuperBowl Predictions. 🕒 1:40 If Chiefs 3peat, does that make Patrick Mahomes the Goat? 🕒 5:50Adrian and Jay's Fantasy Football Strategy! 🕒 12:00Who has the Better Fantasy Football Season, Cooper Kupp o…
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Jay sits down with lifelong Mets fan and marketing director of Myriad Restaurant Group,Tracy Nieporent. Tracy tells the story of his 60+ year fandom of the New York Mets, remembering iconic moments such as the Endy Chavez catch and Johan Santana no-hitter. In Jay’s first ever interview with a BONAFIDE lifelong Mets fan, the two discuss what makes t…
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How Did the 1986 New York Giants Discover the Mets World Series Win in the Middle of a Game?!?
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NFL Hall-of-Famer and legendary New York Giant, Harry Carson, sits down with Jay to discuss iconic Giants moments from the 1980s. Carson remembers Lawrence Taylor’s incredible Thanksgiving Day performance in 1982, finding out that the Mets won the 1986 World Series in the middle of the game and the origin story of the famous “Gatorade Bath.” To lea…
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David Wright sits with longtime friend Jay Horwitz to talk about the call he got from Jay when he was drafted by the Mets all the way to his final game in uniform. The conversation also covers the 2015 trade deadline, the time Jay snuck David into the All Star Game as a prospect under the guise of a reporter and the night WIlmer Flores thought he w…
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🎙️ Taco About Sports - Episode [#9] Dive into our latest episode where we cover everything from hot takes to hilarious moments in the world of sports. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: Is Simone Biles the Goat? 🕒 1:00 If you could do any Olympic Sport, what would it be? 🕒 6:20Pregnant Fencing Olympian? 🕒 8:30Are you ok with Jaylen Brown not o…
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Jay sits down with Mets legend Edgardo Alfonzo to talk Alfonzo’s most iconic playoff performances, his relationship with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, and the “greatest infield of all time” of the 1999 Mets. Alfonzo recounts his journey coming up through the minor leagues and talks about giving back to the organization in his retirement. To learn mo…
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In this exciting episode of "Taco About Sports," hosts Adrian Gonzalez and Jay Mendoza sit down with Gus Rico, the owner of Braves Academy, to dive deep into the world of travel baseball. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes insights from one of the leading figures in the Valley in youth sports development. But that's not all! W…
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On Saturday, July 27th Mets fans will have a chance to get a Mercury Mets Mike Piazza jersey when they come to the game! Ahead of this, John Franco and Glendon Rusch talk about the "Turn Ahead The Clocks" promotion many teams got in on in 1999! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli…
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Michael Cuddyer was with the Mets for their incredible 2015 World Series run and got to be teammates with longtime friend David Wright, whom he grew up in the same town as and both attended the same high school. Cuddyer shares memories of the Wilmer Flores game. the Yoenis Cespedes trade, his relationship with former Met and Twin (like himself) LaT…
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🎙️ Taco About Sports - Episode [#9] Dive into our latest episode where we cover everything from hot takes to hilarious moments in the world of sports. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: Did Jurickson Profar take it too far? 🕒 3:10 Adrian Gonzalez talks San Diego Padres manager role 🕒 7:25Find out why Adrian Gonzalez left the San Diego Padres 🕒…
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Jay sits down with Jon Matlack to discuss the unforgettable pennant race and playoff run of the 1973 Mets. Jon tells stories of Willie Mays’s base-running IQ, Jerry Grote’s senses behind the plate, and what led up to the notorious brawl between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose. Jon encourages Mets fans to maintain optimism in the 2024 playoff race, insi…
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Mike Piazza Reflects on Roger Clemens Bat Throw, Subway Series Moments, and Ted Williams Mentorship
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As the Subway Series rivalry is heating up during the summer months, Jay sits down with Mike Piazza to discuss some of Mike’s greatest moments vs the Yankees. Mike breaks down his feud with Roger Clemens, recalls Ted Williams visiting him as a 16-year-old prospect and debates whether American or Italian pizza is superior. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Teaser 0:4…
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Join us on this thrilling episode of Taco About Sports as hosts Adrian Gonzalez and Jay Mendoza chat with golfer Jack Weibe, who shares his incredible story of hitting back-to-back hole-in-ones! 🏌️♂️⛳️ Listen in to hear the behind the scenes of this incredible story! 🔗 Listen Now: https://fans.link/TacoAboutSports 🎧 Subscribe & Follow: Don’t forge…
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In the wake of the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, Jay sits down with his old friend and former Met, Lee Mazzilli, taking a moment to look back on Willie’s legacy. Lee recalls meeting Willie for the first time as a teenager, being coached by him in the minor leagues, and reflects on their enduring relationship that changed his life. To lear…
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Is The Leiter Family The MOST Successful Family in Baseball HISTORY?! | Convo w/ Al & Mark Leiter
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The Leiter family is the first time two professional baseball players have had sons to both go on and play for MLB themselves! In this conversation, Jay talks to Marc and Al about the kind of baseball dads they were, the stress of watching your kid vs playing yourself, their own stories about playing each other and more! To learn more about listene…
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🎙️ Taco About Sports - Episode [#7] Dive into our latest episode where we cover everything from hot takes to hilarious moments in the world of sports. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: US Open Golf 🕒 1:00NBA Playoffs 🕒 4:15Joey Chestnut 🕒 9:40Caitlyn Clark (Not going to the Olympics??)🕒 11:50 The Story behind the Story! 🕒 14:30**Favorite Vin …
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Turk Wendell is enjoying his second career as a farmer, living on a farm in Adel, Iowa with cattle, pigs, chickens and cats! Listen to this breakdown where Turk explains what a day in the life of a former big leaguer turned farmer is like and learn how many eggs Turk gets a day, how the cattle are …dispersed and more! Make sure to check out our ver…
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Mike Massimino has been to space a few times but it seems his favorite place is sitting at a ballpark watching the Mets! In this interview, he talks to Jay about what piece of memorabilia he brought to space and how the whole concept came about, his friendship with Tom Seaver which resulted in him bringing a bottle of Tom's wine to space and Mike's…
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🎙️ Taco About Sports - Episode [#6] Dive into our latest episode where we cover everything from hot takes to hilarious moments in the world of sports. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: James Outman Struggles 🕒 8:23Shohei Lookalike 🕒 16:45 You won’t believe the resemblance! Tune in to find out more about the Shohei doppelganger. Umpire Stories…
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Is Daniel Murphy Going To WRECK Chase Utley In a London Home Run Derby? | Amazin' Conervsation
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Daniel Murphy is preparing to face off against Chase Utley in a Home Run derby when the Mets and Phillies face off in London! In this conversation with Jay Horwitz he discusses the preparation for that as well as his new career as a broadcaster having called a few Mets games for SNY. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit…
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The Story Behind Some of The Most Iconic Mets Photos With Longtime Team Photographer Marc Levine
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Marc Levine has been taking photos for Mets since the late '80s and behind every iconic Mets photo is someone snapping the shots and for so many of them, that guy is Marc Levine. Marc talks about some of the legendary photos he has taken like the Endy Chavez catch from 2006, the Johan picture after his no-hitter that became a shirt, the Darryl Stra…
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🎙️ Taco About Sports - Episode [#5] Get ready for another exciting episode of Taco About Sports! This week, Adrian Gonzalez and Jay Mendoza dive into the hottest sports topics, serving up insightful analysis, lively discussions and some wild stories! 🍿 What's on the menu: (0:40)Ryan Garcia's PED Controversy: Could the boxing phenom be facing a susp…
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On this episode we are joined by Earl “The Pearl’ Monroe, someone Jay Horwitz got the privilege top watch in action at the garden for many years! Earl got to feel the thrill of being a champion in New York and he speaks with Jay about how good this Knicks team looks, what of himself he sees in Jalen Brunson and if he thought Walt Frazier always had…
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From a $100 bet to potentially winning $1.7 million?? Wayne Shelton's incredible journey is one for the books! 🏀🎉 Don't miss our exclusive interview with the ultimate underdog on Taco About Sports. Tune in now to hear his thrilling story of triumph and inspiration! 💰🎙️ #Sports #Podcast #Inspiration #UnderdogStory #Rangers #Chiefs #OKCThunder 🚨 Gamb…
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Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy join Jay Horwitz in the lead up to Darry's number retirement on June 1st. Darryl and Tracy have devoted their life to their faith and helping others and talk about the importance of Darryl's journey and how the bumps along the way have helped him save many more people's lives than he could have ever expected. To…
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Join Adrian Gonzalez and Jay Mendoza in the latest episode of Taco About Sports as they delve into the exhilarating world of boxing, football and Baseball. First up on the agenda is the electrifying Ryan Garcia fight, where he delivered a dominating performance against Devin Haney. Adrian and Jay analyze the match, dissecting Garcia's strategy and …
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Jimmy Kimmel produced the ESPN docuseries "Once Upon a Time in Queens" based on his lifelong Mets fandom. Jay caught up with Jimmy, spoke with him about his first pitch in 2015, why he wore 31 when throwing the pitch, memories of going to Mets games and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…
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Todd Hundley Talks Pete Alonso, Getting Advice from Barry Bonds and How Catching Has Changed
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Todd Hundley talks about being an every day catcher, a story about getting advice from Barry Bonds, his take on Pete Alonso's swing and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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This season the New York Mets launched their first-ever Silver Sluggers. Jay sits down with Katie Rakowski, Manager of Marketing and Program Activation at the Mets to discuss the inspiration behind the program and even reveal some special alumni guests that will be participating. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht…
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Dive into the latest sports highlights with Jay and Adrian as they serve up the juiciest takes on the NCAA Men's and Women's Finals, the electrifying 2024 Masters Tournament, and Shohei Ohtani's milestone first homerun as a Dodger! 🔥 Tune in now to catch all the spicy sports talk! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a good game, Taco About S…
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When MLB retired Jackie Robinson's number 42 league wide, those who were wearing it prior got grandfathered in, one of those players was Butch Huskey who had promised as a child he would wear that number if he were to make it to the show. Butch reflects on the importance of the number, Jackie's career, and the night when the Mets helped retire the …
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Welcome to the very first Episode of "Taco About Sports," hosted by Jay Mendoza and Adrian Gonzalez. These 2 Latinos take a dive into the world of sports. From the latest NFL trades to upcoming boxing fights: Garcia vs Haney, Tyson vs Paul and Canelo vs Munguia. Make sure to listen to the whole podcast to find out how Adrian Gonzalez recruited Shoh…
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Jack Fisher was the first Met to pitch at Shea Stadium 60 years ago this month, against the Pirates and the Mets will play the Pirates on the anniversary of the beloved ballpark's opening. Jack reminisces about striking out Roberto Clemente for the first K at Shea, the fans that supported the team through it all for that tough first year and much m…
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Bud Harrelson's Mets Legacy, Bond with Tom Seaver & Him Brave Fight vs Alzheimer’s w/ Kim Harrelson
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In this episode, Jay welcomes Kim Harrelson, the former wife of Mets great Bud Harrelson who passed away just a few months ago. Later this week at Opening Day, the Mets will be honoring Bud by not only having his family be a part of the Opening Day ceremonies, but the Mets will be wearing a patch to honor Bud for the 2024 season. Kim talks about th…
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Marv Albert, the longtime voice of the New York Knicks, the Rangers and even worked pre and post game for the Mets during the '69 and '74 championship runs! He came back in '86 with Bob Costas and tells a story of being in the Mets dugout for it. In this interview Marv also talks abut being from a broadcast family dynasty, what his earliest origins…
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Matt Harvey reflects on the phenomena that was Harvey Day, his rookie year, the 2015 Mets World Series run and what it was like being the face of what felt like the hottest team on the planet at the time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Barry Lyons caught for early Dwight Gooden and had his life saved by Darryl Strawberry, in this episode of Amazin' Conversations he reflects on both instances and talks about his time with the Mets ahead of two major number retirements coming this year, To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri…
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Jay is joined by his longtime friend and legendary college basketball coach and announcer Bill Raftery. Jay and Bill reminisce over their years working together, where Bill gets all of his iconic catch phrases from and what he thinks the state of local teams like St. Johns and Rutgers can look forward to To learn more about listener data and our pr…
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Jon Niese talks with Jay about his time with Mets, the pitchers who watched him see his child's birth of facetime, Carlos Beltran paying for his nose job and his hunting preserve. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices…
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As Spring Training is upon us, Garth Brooks and Jay reminisce over their time together back in the spring of 2000 when Garth Brooks joined the Mets for camp. Garth shares his stories of playing with Todd Zeile, Mike Piazza and John Franco, getting his 2000 NL Championship ring, keeping in contect with players like Robin Ventura and much more in thi…
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Summary: In this episode, Ishmael Morris shares his personal testimony and journey of faith. He discusses his challenging childhood, growing up with a mother who struggled with mental illness, and the difficulties they faced as a family. Ishmael also talks about the impact of his mother's miraculous recovery and subsequent passing. He shares his ex…
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Benny Agbayani is an all-time beloved Mets, "Benny and the Mets" used to fill the airs of Shea Stadium. Jay talks with Benny to talk about his new passion, coaching his son who is a top ranked high school prospect in Hawaii. Benny also spoke about some Mets memories like his playoff home runs, thinking he was giving away a third out ball to a fan, …
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Summary: Nathan Carr shares his journey from a life of drugs and incarceration to finding faith and starting a ministry. He recounts his encounter with God while in jail and how reading the Bible transformed his perspective. Nathan emphasizes the importance of community and support in recovery and highlights the need for resources and rehabilitatio…
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