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Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - April's Real Time ReadingKelly Hooker joins me for the April's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.
Kelly’s Selections:
Last:
Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
Now:
The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
This American Woman: A One-in-a Billion Memoir by Zarna Garg
Next:
The Midnight Estate by Kelly Rimmer
The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
DNFs or Didn't Like:
Notes on In...2025-04-3054 min
The Socially Distant Sports Bar260: Our Friends At The Ford Motor Company (Pt 2)🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 260: Our Friends at the Ford Motor CompanyElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting chaos, niche nostalgia, and tangents that take longer to arrive than a Capri Mk2 in rush hour.This week we’ve got: Wally losing it in the dugout, rugby underdogs upsetting the giants, Elton John’s autobiography, and a heartfelt poem about Steve Bull delivered by actual rock royalty. Also – the Grand Slam Track, some subtle Rishi shade, and a celebration of Aaron Rams...2025-04-1843 minThe Socially Distant Sports Bar260: Our Friends At The Ford Motor Company (Pt 1)🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 260: Our Friends at the Ford Motor CompanyElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting chaos, niche nostalgia, and tangents that take longer to arrive than a Capri Mk2 in rush hour.This week we’ve got: Wally losing it in the dugout, rugby underdogs upsetting the giants, Elton John’s autobiography, and a heartfelt poem about Steve Bull delivered by actual rock royalty. Also – the Grand Slam Track, some subtle Rishi shade, and a celebration of Aaron Rams...2025-04-161h 16
Thoughts from a Page PodcastPamela Klinger-Horn and Mary Webber O'Malley - Second Quarter 2025 Recommended ReadsMary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the second quarter of 2025.Pamela's selections:April:I See You've Called in Dead by John KenneyMay:Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine CumminsShop Girls by Jessica Anya BlauThe River Is Waiting by Wally LambIt's a Love Story by Annabel MonaghanWe Live Here Now by Sarah PinboroughJune:The Ghostwriter by Julie ClarkFar and Away...2025-04-121h 18
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - March's Real Time ReadingKelly Hooker joins me for the March's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.Kelly’s Selections:Last: Too Old for This by Samantha Downing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Now:Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds by Allison Brennan Next:Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb DNFs or Didn't Like:The Compound by Ai...2025-04-0750 min
Baseball and BBQWally Backman, Member of the 1986 World Series Champion NY Mets and a Baseball Lifer and Jonathan Lathrop and James Moore from the Grab'em in the Brisket Podcast, Plus Guest Co-host, Doug ScheidingEpisode 278 features Wally Backman, member of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets and a baseball lifer and Jonathan Lathrop and James Moore from the Grab'em in the Brisket podcast, plus guest co-host, Doug Scheiding.
Wally Backman was an integral member of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets. After his time with the Mets, Wally played for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Seattle Mariners. Following his playing career, Wally used his teaching skills, as well as his abilities to get the most from his players and nurture their talent, as manag...2025-02-151h 53
The Happy Hour with King HapWORLD SERIES CHAMPION , Manager Of The Year and 14 Year MLB player WALLY BACKMAN Joins The Happy Hour!!Send us a textThis week Wally Backman joins King Hap to talk MLB, his amazing 14 years in Major League Baseball, and about BREAKING KING HAP'S HEART as a kid in 1986 when his Mets came back to beat the Boston Red Sox in 7 games!They also talk about MLB these days and the CRAZY DAYS PLAYING WITH superstars like Doc Gooden, Darryl Strawbverry, Lenny "Nails" Dykstra, and playing for Davey Johnson!!!Nothing is off limits as the VIPs have a blast asking questions and Wally has a...2025-02-0659 min
The Approach ShotFiery and competitive, that's what made Wally Backman a World Series champion and he is our guest on this episode of The Approach ShotWhat a way to wrap up 2024! Nothing like having a conversation with a member of the 1986 Miracle Mets and a WORLD SERIES CHAMPION.
WALLY BACKMAN is our guest on this episode of The Approach Shot and yes, he was part of the team that broke the Red Sox faithful's hearts. He too, watched Mookie Wilson's ball go under Bill Buckner's glove, but has a different perspective on that play and others.
He also gave back so much to the game he loves by managing in the Minor Leagues and was able to impart wisdom and fire in...2024-12-221h 03
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 9 - Frank ViolaOn episode 9 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs welcome Wally's long time friend, his former pitching Coach for the Long Island Ducks, former MLB Pitcher Frank Viola!Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to never miss a show.Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@UCPnaoU6V7q_1KdmDcQdB7JQ Follow Wally on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/wallybackman19862024-10-051h 35
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 7 - Roger McDowellOn episode 7 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs welcome his former teammate and member of the 1986 World Champion Mets, Roger McDowell!Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to never miss a show.Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@UCPnaoU6V7q_1KdmDcQdB7JQFollow Wally on Social Media:X: https://twitter.com/Wally_Backman6...2024-10-0540 min
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 8 - Josh TholeOn episode 8 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs welcomes former NY Met Josh Thole.Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to never miss a show.Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@UCPnaoU6V7q_1KdmDcQdB7JQFollow Wally on Social Media:X: https://twitter.com/Wally_Backman6Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wally_backman862024-09-291h 14
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 6 - John HarperOn episode 6 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs welcome longtime baseball journalist/analyst John Harper on all things Mets! Plus tributes to Ed Kranepool and James Earl Jones.Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to never miss a show.Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Eighty6dFollow Wally on Social Media:X: https://twitter.com/Wally_Backman6Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wally_backman86Host: Wally Backman...2024-09-181h 12
WGBB Sports Talk New YorkOmar Vizquel, Wally BackmanHost Bill Donohue welcomes the great shortstop Omar Vizquel, who speaks candidly about his career and off the field challenges. Later, Bill reminisced with 1986 Mets world champion, Wally Backman.2024-09-1255 min
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 5 - Howard "HoJo" JohnsonOn episode 5 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs welcome his former teammate and member of the 1986 World Champion Mets, "HOJO" Howard Johnson! Hojo and Wally discuss that 86 team, and they weigh in on current Mets 3rd Baseman Mark Vientos, the 2024 team, and other great stories, including why Johnson got free meals forever at Howard Johnson restaurants!Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to never miss a show.Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Eighty6dFollow...2024-09-101h 17
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 4 - Mookie WilsonOn episode 4 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs welcome Wally's former teammate and participant of arguably the most famous World Series comeback ever, Mookie WIlson of the 1986 World Champion NY Mets. Mookie shares stories from that unforgettable 1986 team, from the spring training injury to his eye, to the game 6 at bat which will live on forever.A very entertaining visit by the beloved Mookie Wilson!Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to never miss a show.Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube Channel:2024-09-021h 31
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 3 - Gary CohenOn episode 3 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs welcome the long time television voice of the NY Mets, and member of their Hall of Fame, GARY COHEN! They discuss the current state of the Mets, relive memories of Gary's illustrious career, and have some laughs as well.A great episode!Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to never miss a show.Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Eighty6dFollow Wally on Social Media:2024-08-271h 17
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanEpisode 2 - 1986 Met and former GM Ed LynchOn episode 2 of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs bring on former New York Met hurler Ed Lynch, who later became the general manager of the Chicago Cubs. Wally and Ed share memories of the building of the Mets team in the 1980's that became the World Champs in 1986, and Ed discusses what it was like when he was traded from the Mets right before they went on to win the World Series.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!Watch all episodes and see exclusive content on our YouTube...2024-08-1951 min
Eighty 6'd with Wally BackmanDEBUT SHOW - Wally Backman and Bruce JacobsOn this debut episode of Eighty 6'd with Wally Backman, Wally and co-host Bruce Jacobs discuss Wally's extensive career, including why he is becoming a podcaster, previewing future guests, and they create some lively discussions about some former Mets! They also dive into the 2024 Mets team, its strengths and weaknesses.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!2024-08-121h 22
Pep Talk: Gastonia Ghost Peppers Podcast"I Noah Guy" Episode 15: Goose is LooseNoah chats with Mauro "Goose" Gozzo, Gastonia's manager. Gozzo discusses his fantastic MLB debut, his connection with Wally Backman, as well as the success Gastonia has had in the franchise's four years. The skipper also talks about his daily responsibilities and explains why he's a "player's manager"...2024-08-0531 min
Section 10Banana BallThe Savannah Bananas came to town and the Red Sox split with the White Sox so we got a big banana episode.-Savannah Banans Recap-Sox Split With The Awful White Sox-Bello Meltdown On The Mound-Wild Strike Zone All Series-Wally Backman-John Henry Comments-RIP BuffyUse promo code “SEC10” to get up to $250 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu...2024-06-101h 58
The Whole BallgameEpisode 11 - 1986 Mets: Keith Hernandez and Wally BackmanAhead of a marathon 14 - inning game with multiple brawls from July of 1986, we dive deep into 2 of the biggest personalities from 'The Bad Guys'Keith Hernandez and Wally Backman couldn't be more different, and we discover their differences run deep. Mustache odor, scat play, cocaine, The F-Bomb, Frank Viola, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the most dangerous game - all this week on The Whole BallgameTwitter: www.x.com/wholeballgameHead to the website: www.thewholeballgame.comEmail us: thewholeballgame@mail.com2024-02-022h 44
The Whole BallgameEpisode 11 - 1986 Mets: Keith Hernandez and Wally BackmanAhead of a marathon 14 - inning game with multiple brawls from July of 1986, we dive deep into 2 of the biggest personalities from 'The Bad Guys'Keith Hernandez and Wally Backman couldn't be more different, and we discover their differences run deep. Mustache odor, scat play, cocaine, The F-Bomb, Frank Viola, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the most dangerous game - all this week on The Whole BallgameTwitter: www.x.com/wholeballgameHead to the website: www.thewholeballgame.comEmail us: thewholeballgame@mail.com2024-02-022h 44
The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Guest Co-Hosts, Podcast Tips and A Community for PodcastersE171 - CO-HOST - Bret Bollmeier - The Search For A Co-Host, Manage Your Podcast, Sports TriviaEPISODE 171 - CO-HOST - Bret Bollmeier - The Search For A Co-Host, Manage Your Podcast, Sports Trivia
The Sports Trivia Face-Off Podcast
Have you ever been asked to be the token "sports-ball" expert for your pub trivia team? Can you remember names like Wally Backman, Esa Tikkanen, Manute Bol, and Michael Hoomanawanui?
Join us each week as we challenge a pair of contestants to a mano-a-mano battle for sports trivia supremacy on The Sports Trivia Face-Off!!
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2023-11-2542 min
Maybe... Daily*SPECIAL* PUB CHAT: BASEBALLMase & Sunny attempt to break down the entire sport of Baseball. It won't be positive. In the process they get stalked by Tom Bringer, verbally abused by Wally Backman, narrowly avoid contracting Lou Gehrig's disease and play hacky-sack with Gary Coleman's pall pinchers. All before receiving sage advice from Kevin Costner . . . as a dog. You know - Baseball. So step up to the plate and swing for the fences as we round all bases & eventually come home. BYO peanuts. Proudly sponsored by www.mintsports.com.au & Hideki Matsui's One Love Onsen Now, please enjoy Wally ....https://www.youtube.com...2023-11-011h 39
Rico Brogna: A New York Mets PodcastIt's A Great Time To Catch Up With Brandon Nimmo | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Mets might be seven games out of a postseason spot, but Brandon Nimmo is always in first place when it comes to living the life of a Baseball Isn't Boring podcast guest.Making his third appearance on the podcast, Nimmo joins Rob Bradford to talk about the greatness of the game, how it looks and feels different from what he thought in Spring Training, how Wally Backman told him he was headed to the majors, and reliving one of the best Trade Deadline stories of all-time. As always, it's a...2023-07-2534 min
Sal Licata PodcastIt's A Great Time To Catch Up With Brandon Nimmo | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Mets might be seven games out of a postseason spot, but Brandon Nimmo is always in first place when it comes to living the life of a Baseball Isn't Boring podcast guest. Making his third appearance on the podcast, Nimmo joins Rob Bradford to talk about the greatness of the game, how it looks and feels different from what he thought in Spring Training, how Wally Backman told him he was headed to the majors, and reliving one of the best Trade Deadline stories of all-time. As always, it's a...2023-07-2531 min
RizzoCastRizzoCast E146: Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex DickersonIn episode 146 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson! We discuss playing in the Independent League with the Long Island Ducks, a desire to return to MLB, reinventing himself, playing for Wally Backman, battling through injuries, getting denied during Player's Weekend, the magical 2021 Giants season, thoughts on platoons, cheesestakes and more!
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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay HorwitzWally Backman on Helping Daniel Murphy on His ComebackWally Backman has spent the last few seasons managing the Long Island Ducks, where he hopes to give players one more chance at making the big leagues, in this episode he talks about two players with that goal this season. Daniel Murphy and Ruben Tejada, National League Champions, and teammates who both believe they have more to give the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-06-2920 min
Casual DiehardWe Can Pod It Out 116: Your Mother Should KnowThe Mets are on one right now, in a way that they haven’t been for almost 40 years, and in a way that’s pressing history.The last five games have all been Mets wins, all by exactly one run. That ties the team record, set from July 20-24, 1984. Then, the Mets won three games in Cincinnati — 3-2 (11 innings), 2-1, and 7-6 — before coming home to beat the Cardinals on a Wally Backman single in the 12th inning of the series opener and a Keith Hernandez single in the 10th the next night. The Mets did win their ne...2023-05-2210 min
Casual DiehardWe Can Pod It Out 91: Gotta Get You Into My LifeThe A’s held their 50th anniversary celebration for the 1973 World Series yesterday, and Brandon Nimmo was not having it. In fact, Nimmo was so not down with the Oakland dynasty that he decided to make the day more about the 1969 Mets, emulating Fall Classic catches by Tommie Agee and Ron Swoboda.Swoboda couldn’t help the Mets in 1973 against the A’s because he was traded with Rich Hacker to the Expos right before the 1971 season, in exchange for Don Hahn. It wasn’t Hahn’s fault that the Mets couldn’t take down Oakland 50 years ago, as he w...2023-04-1711 min
WLIE 540 AM SPORTSTALKNYWALLY BACKMAN ON DANIEL MURPHY 4/10/23Wally Backman talks about Daniel Murphy and the fact that he feels right now Murphy would be the New York Mets Best DH.2023-04-1102 min
Amazin' But True - Mets PodcastDiaz’s Devastating Blow, Nimmo’s Injury, WBC Debate, Mets PromotionsOn the return of the “Amazin’ But True” podcast with Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa, the guys open the show looking ahead to Season 4 of the show. They discuss Edwin Diaz’s devastating injury that could sideline him the entire season, whether he could return for the playoffs and how the Mets will attempt to replace him. They debate whether the WBC should be played in March or after the season. The guys also react to Brandon Nimmo’s injury and how they will fill the void while he is out. (38:22) They wrap up the show breaking down some of the bes...2023-03-2055 minWGBB Sports Talk New YorkWally Backman, Jonathan NieseHost Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets second baseman, 1986 World Champion and current manager of the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Wally Backman. Later, Bill talks with former Mets pitcher Jonathan Niese.2023-02-2056 min
Passed Ball ShowPASSED BALL SHOW #66 2/7/2013 Part 1PASSED BALL SHOW #66 2/7/2013 Part 1 WITH MARK BREWER AND JUSTIN MILLER; On this version of the PBS, I start out by giving my approval of Felix Hernandez's new contract with the Mariners and General Manager Jack Zduriencik's commitment to perhaps the greatest player in Seattle Mariners history. I speak with former Mets minor league pitching coach Mark Brewer about his experience as a pitching coach and with the young Mets pitchers and AAA manager Wally Backman. I also speak with former Blue Jays, Marlins and Giants RHP Justin Miller about having his arm tattoos covered as well as being on the 2007...2022-12-2553 min
Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcastMike FitzgeraldWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past.Mike Fitzgerald was a promising young catching prospect who steadily worked his way up through the minors at a time when the Mets’ farm system was brimming with talent, playing alongside prospects such as Darryl Strawberry, Ron Darling, and Wally Backman.Fitzgerald homered in his first major league at bat in September 1983 and secured the full time catching job for a young 1984 Mets squad that turned the franchise’s major league fortunes around. He looked l...2022-06-0323 min
AmazinAvenueMike FitzgeraldWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past.
Mike Fitzgerald was a promising young catching prospect who steadily worked his way up through the minors at a time when the Mets’ farm system was brimming with talent, playing alongside prospects such as Darryl Strawberry, Ron Darling, and Wally Backman.
Fitzgerald homered in his first major league at bat in September 1983 and secured the full time catching job for a young 1984 Mets squad that turned the franchise’s major league fortunes around. He looked l...2022-06-0320 min
New York Mets Baseball A Way of Life- The PodcastMets Baseball Today November 16, 2021Mets Baseball Today November 16, 2021- Surprise Surprise Noah Syndergaard signs 1 year 21 Million deal....looks like Billy Eppler will be the new Mets GM...finally the process is over and we discuss Eppler and his track record, what we can expect and look back at the 6 week process to hire him....we look back at Wally Backman becoming Cyclones manager in 2009 and 60 years ago today the Mets iconic logo came into existence....Happy Birthday to Dwight Gooden. Trivia , Jeopardy and all the good stuff going on in the Facebook group New York Mets Baseball - A way of Life. Enjoy and...2021-11-1630 minNew York Mets Baseball A Way of Life- The PodcastStroman has rare rough start in loss to Red Sox 6-3, What was Gary Disarcina thinking?Stroman has rare rough start in loss to Red Sox 6-3, What was Gary Disarcina thinking sending Pete Alonso home 🏡?, As I have been preaching all year long Brandon Nimmo is our answer to Centerfield, What are the plans for Noah Syndergaard not only this year but long term.....I say he needs to stay...we revisit Mets NL East clincher vs Phillies at the Big Shea in 88....Al Jackson loses 20th in '62, Olerud ties a Barry Bonds record in '98 listen to find out what it is....Diaz joins Mets 30 save club....When Nido starts Mets have way bet...2021-09-2247 min
Congratulations with Chris D'EliaGaslight City🎉 Join us on Patreon for the extended episodes! https://patreon.com/chrisdelia In this week's episode Chris talks about a visit from his OCD, his new favorite bodybuilder, and the ABC network theme. We also enjoy a video chronicling the epic anger of Wally Backman.Spread the love using the hashtag #congratulationspod on Instagram and everywhere else, and don't forget to rate, review, listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdelia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisdelia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chri...2021-04-231h 04
Amazin' But True - Mets PodcastMets Season Preview, Predictions feat. Wally BackmanJake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open the show talking about Opening Day this week and Francisco Lindor ordering chicken parm at his extension dinner meeting. The guys then do an in-depth preview of the 2021 Mets from the lineup to the rotation to the bullpen, before making their predictions for the season. 1986 World Series champion Mets infielder Wally Backman then joins the show. Backman discusses managing the Long Island Ducks now, managing today’s player, why he won’t ever manage the Mets with Sandy Alderson there, what went wrong there, the 1986 Mets, the 1988 team and thoughts on the current Mets. NY P...2021-03-3052 min
On the Sports ClockOn the Sports Clock...with John FitzgeraldThe director of the baseball documentary "Playing for Peanuts", John Fitzgerald, joins me on my latest podcast episode.
We talk everything from filming the documentary to the 2007 South Georgia Peanuts season and being around Peanuts (current Long Island Ducks) manager Wally Backman. 2020-10-2200 min
WARP in Cincinnati: A show about the Cincinnati RedsReds Season on Hold Due to COVID-19
Late last week, the Reds became the third MLB team this season forced to halt play because of a positive COVID-19 test. Paul Dehner Jr. and C. Trent Rosecrans discuss where the team is now, and where it goes from here, on this episode of WARP in Cincinnati.Rundown1:06 The Reds' COVID-19 Reality3:13 The Last 96 Hours8:56 Return to Play, and the Resulting Schedule15:11 Looking for a Silver Lining18:40 The Shape of the NL Through One-Third of the Season21:18 Paul's Got a Wally Backman StoryFollow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr2020-08-1827 min
Dubuque Area Sports PodcastPlaying for Peanuts Director John J. Fitzgerald.Join award winning film maker John J. Fitzgerald on his wild ride filming a documentary about minor league baseball. Playing for Peanuts is a 10 part documentary that follows the South Georgia Peanuts of the newly formed South Coast Independent Baseball League. The documentary really opens up your eyes on guys playing for the love of the game and trying to break back into affiliated ball. The South Georgia Peanuts were managed by former New York Met Wally Backman. One of Backman's ejections from the show has been viewed over 3.5 million times on YouTube and won an ESPN Poll for the Grea...2020-06-181h 13On the Sports ClockOn the Sports Clock...Bubber Birdsong42 year high school baseball coaching veteran and former coach with professional baseball teams; South Georgia Peanuts, Joliet Jackhammers, and currently the High Point Rockers joins me. We talk everything from coaching high school ball, coaching with Wally Backman, and the documentary "Playing for Peanuts". 2020-06-1752 min
The YearbookTire Pressure EditionInternal & external pressure comes to a head this weekend in IndyCar.
Key Players: Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Brady, Kansas Men's Basketball, Arizona Men's Basketball, "The Two Escobars", Howard Schnellenberger, Jeff Brohm, Carolina Hurricanes, "The Last Dance", Louisville Men's Basketball, High Desert Mavericks, Duke Men's Basketball, Purdue Football, IndyCar, Wally Backman
2020-06-0612 min
WLIE 540 AM SPORTSTALKNYEd LynchEd Lynch was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1977 Major League Baseball Draft. After three years in their farm system, , the Rangers sent him to the New York Mets on September 18, 1979 as part of an earlier deal in which the Mets sent Willie Montañez to the Rangers for two players to be named later. The other player the Rangers sent the Mets was first baseman Mike Jorgensen. He made his Mlb debut with the Mets on August 31, 1980 against the San Francisco Giants, , After his career ended, he attended the University of Miami School of Law, and graduated in 1991. With his law degree in...2020-05-0825 min
Pro Baseball CentralPro Baseball Central: Wally BackmanJoe McDonald is joined by Wally Backman, who just won the Atlantic League Championship with the Ducks.2019-10-0905 min
KFC RadioCCK Podcast: KFC Solo Show & The RonkonkaratKFC hosts the Friday show solo with a lot of pre-Patriots Antonio Brown news, Post Malone's new album, Mike Tirico is a white Italian from Queens, the Mike & The Mad Dog anniversary, a Wally Backman rant and another Mets rant in general. Mush recaps his weekend with Zah, Jared vs Kayce on scheduled tweets, the Rocket is friends with his ex, and how Marty Mush deals with women.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool...2019-09-092h 46KFC RadioCCK Podcast: KFC Solo Show & The RonkonkaratKFC hosts the Friday show solo with a lot of pre-Patriots Antonio Brown news, Post Malone's new album, Mike Tirico is a white Italian from Queens, the Mike & The Mad Dog anniversary, a Wally Backman rant and another Mets rant in general. Mush recaps his weekend with Zah, Jared vs Kayce on scheduled tweets, the Rocket is friends with his ex, and how Marty Mush deals with women.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool...2019-09-092h 46
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsWally Backman: The Player's CoachWally Backman is in his first season as manager of the Long Island Ducks in 2019. He brings 20 seasons of managerial experience across professional baseball to Long Island, having amassed a 1,127-1,077 overall record (.511 winning percentage). In that time, the Oregon native has led his teams to six Division Championships and three League Championships. Additionally, he was named the 2014 Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year after guiding the Las Vegas 51’s (AAA, Mets) to a league-best 81-63 record.
Prior to his coaching career, Backman enjoyed a 14-year Major League playing career. Nine of those seasons (1980-88) were spe...2019-06-1946 min
WLIE 540 AM SPORTSTALKNYWally BackmanWally Backman's photo would be the picture of a player on the page if you looked up the definition of scrappy ball player, He was the type of player that instantly became a fan favorite. His uniform was constantly dirty, and he was continuously trying to find ways to get on base. He was the Mets' first round pick in the 1977 Major League Baseball draft (sixteenth overall). He was a member of the 1986 World Championship Mets, and was a manager in the Mets organization for 7 years shaping the future of many of the current Mets, This November he was named...2019-04-1531 min
Lone Shark PodcastS02E12 - April Fs"We don't need no stinking guests!". Your pals Jim and Sean set a land speed record for number of F bombs dropped in a single podcast. Recorded on April Fools Day, the "holiday" is largely ignored in favor of racism and MLB hijinks with a special guest appearance by Wally Backman of the 1986 World Champion New York Mets.2019-04-021h 00
The WOR Sports Zone with Pete McCarthyFormer Mets Legend, Current @LIDucks Manager Wally Backman joined @PeteyMacWOR on The Sports Zone!One of the most beloved Mets is back in New York managing the Ducks!2018-11-3000 min
Pro Baseball CentralPro Baseball Central: We Are Joined By Wally BackmanJoe McDonald interviews new Long Island Ducks manager Wally Backman, who was named today as the sixth manager in team history.2018-11-2805 min
Rain Delay Theater#14 - Minisode: Baseball Videos w/ Ben PerkinsThe guys are joined this week by friend of the show Ben Perkins (@allusedup2 on Twitter) to watch and discuss some of their favorite Baseball Videos! We run down some of the great baseball meltdowns, rants, and drunken moments captured for our eternal listening and viewing pleasure! Wally Backman and Terry Collins losing their minds, Lou Piniella ranting on Steve Stone, Rick Sutcliffe drunk on air, and THE classic George Brett video are just some of the videos we talk about in this ep! Jack, Jeremy, and Ben run them all down and give their insight on these audio gems...2018-07-311h 02The WOR Sports Zone with Pete McCarthyHour 1 Wally Backman joins the showSal Licata in for Pete.2018-07-1800 minThe WOR Sports Zone with Pete McCarthy#Mets World Series Champion Wally Backman goes in depth on the organization with @Sal_LicataThey get into player development, Jocob deGrom and a lot more.2018-07-1800 min
The SlantOver ActorsThe Slant crew review old movies and scenes where over acting is just what the doctor ordered as well as great sports leadership from the likes of Wally Backman. Also, what do you do when someone over-represents you and appropriate etiquette behind the deli counter. Why are there so many mink coats during Russian Orthodox Christmas? And a brief discussion on World War 2. @slantshow on FB & twitter Available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIN, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud Patreon.com/TheSlant slantshow@gmail.com theslant.libsyn.com @robcarr24 @greggcardy51...2018-01-0800 min
WLIE 540 AM SPORTSTALKNYWALLY BACKMANWally Backman was the Mets' first round pick in the 1977 Major League Baseball draft (sixteenth overall). He was assigned to the New York–Penn League's Little Falls Mets upon signing, and batted .325 with six home runs in his first professional season. After batting .293 for the triple A Tidewater Tides in 1980, He received a September call up to the Mets where he would be a fan favorite for the next 8 years he was a Key member of their 1986 World Series-winning team. He was also the former manager for the Las Vegas 51s, the Mets' AAA minor league team, from 2013 to 2016. He is...2017-07-3127 min
Talkin Mets with Mike SilvaBob Klapisch on HOF, Bruce, Mets Rotation and Wally BackmanMike Silva is joined by Bob Klapisch of The Record. Bob gives the thought process behind his Hall-of-Fame selections and why Curt Schilling shouldn’t be punished for his political beliefs. He also gives us an update about Jay Bruce, why the Mets rotation will miss Bartolo Colon and the mystery behind the dismissal of Wally Backman.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2017-01-161h 02
Talkin Mets with Mike SilvaBob Klapisch on HOF, Bruce, Mets Rotation and Wally BackmanMike Silva is joined by Bob Klapisch of The Record. Bob gives the thought process behind his Hall-of-Fame selections and why Curt Schilling shouldn’t be punished for his political beliefs. He also gives us an update about Jay Bruce, why the Mets rotation will miss Bartolo Colon and the mystery behind the dismissal of Wally Backman.2017-01-161h 02
Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcastEpisode 220: The Long WinterThis week, Chris and Brian discuss spring training invitees, the best broadcasters in baseball, and more. (1:04)
Steve Sypa talks about the Mets players and prospects playing in Winter Leagues this season. (38:36)
And, finally, Aaron Yorke talks about the Jay Bruce and Wally Backman situations. (44:52)
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Orange And Blue ThingEpisode 3: Mets Retired #'s, Wally Backman in the news and more Mets talk.Darren and Brian dive in on the Mets retired #'s, Mike Piazza's 31 on the wall, a Mr. Met vs Thor update , Wally Backman in the news and more. As usual their follows/tweets/clip of the week, and end the episode with a live Facebook Q&A. Episodes are taped on Facebook live each Thursday night around 6pm. Give em a listen and if you're in to it, share with your friends, subscribe and leave a review.2017-01-131h 06Talkin Mets with Mike SilvaCan the Mets Young Pitchers Be Fixed?The news of Jacob deGrom's injury rocked the Mets. Can these injuries be avoided? Joe Janish, a former D1 pitcher and coach, joins Mike Silva to discuss. Joe believes that science and some basic common sense practices can help. Amazingly, the answer may lie in the routine of 43-year old Bartolo Colon. Mike also discusses how far the Mets can go in the postseason with their "B-Squad" and the resignation of Wally Backman.2016-09-191h 14
Talkin Mets with Mike SilvaCan the Mets Young Pitchers Be Fixed?The news of Jacob deGrom's injury rocked the Mets. Can these injuries be avoided? Joe Janish, a former D1 pitcher and coach, joins Mike Silva to discuss. Joe believes that science and some basic common sense practices can help. Amazingly, the answer may lie in the routine of 43-year old Bartolo Colon. Mike also discusses how far the Mets can go in the postseason with their "B-Squad" and the resignation of Wally Backman.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-09-191h 14
SNY.tv Audio NetworkMostly Mets: Frank Viola talks Lugo and GsellmanRob Brender and Toby Hyde welcome Triple A pitching coach Frank Viola back to the podcast, for a deep dive on 2 unexpected keys of the recent wild card run for the Mets, starting pitchers Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman. Frank talks about their development in the minors, what’s made the difference for them so far in the big leagues, and also shares his thoughts on Josh Smoker, Gabriel Ynoa, and Wally Backman’s departure from the Mets.2016-09-1530 minHome Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcastEpisode 202: Strength of Schedule Celebration, with guest Stuart JohnsonWelcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we look at the playoff push with equal parts awe and disbelief
First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your emails and discuss the Mets' upcoming schedule.(2:01)
Steve Schreiber introduces us to a new side of Keith Hernandez - jazz aficionado - in This Week in SNY. (43:59)
Lukas Vlahos takes a contrarian's position: there may be hope for Jay Bruce! (46:39)
Chris returns to talk to Stuart Johnson, the radio voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones, about all things Cyclones baseball. You can follow Stu on Twitter, @StuJo11. (52:31)
Steve Sypa and Greg Karam...2016-09-151h 46
Good FundiesIn Our Wildest DreamsWith snot-nosed punk kids going back to school, Brian and Roger figured out which Met was probably picked on the most in their formative years. Then they talked about if Yoenis Cespedes is, honestly, the most valuable player in baseball, before wondering if T.J. Rivera is going to be good before going around the horn to give the Mets the best offense possible. Then they looked back at their 2nd half predictions from the All-Star Break to see how smart they really are. Roger and Brian both gave out awards and felt bad for Wally Backman before deciding if...2016-09-151h 16
First Time Long Time: The New York Mets Podcast You Never Knew You NeededFirst Time Long Time September 14th: DOWN THE STRETCHTommy and Richie praise the heroics from T.J. Rivera, outline the Mets upcoming games and go through Mets storylines. Goodbye, Wally Backman...and thank you Noah for using your platform for good and denouncing the terrible "wave". 2016-09-1424 minTalkin Mets with Mike SilvaDoc, Darryl, deGrom and WallyMike Silva is joined by Bob Klapisch and Wally Backman on this week's podcast. Bob and Mike review the ESPN 30-for-30 Documentary about Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden. Hear Bob talk about his experience covering those late-eighties Mets teams, where things went wrong for the duo and whether the Mets could have prevented their demise.
Jim “Mojo” Morrison of the Charlotte Knights joins the podcast as a guest contributor. Mojo is part of the Knights’ game day operations and had an opportunity to talk to Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman during this year’s Triple-A All-Star Game. Hear Wally give his tho...2016-07-181h 19
Talkin Mets with Mike SilvaDoc, Darryl, deGrom and WallyMike Silva is joined by Bob Klapisch and Wally Backman on this week's podcast. Bob and Mike review the ESPN 30-for-30 Documentary about Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden. Hear Bob talk about his experience covering those late-eighties Mets teams, where things went wrong for the duo and whether the Mets could have prevented their demise.
Jim “Mojo” Morrison of the Charlotte Knights joins the podcast as a guest contributor. Mojo is part of the Knights’ game day operations and had an opportunity to talk to Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman during this year’s Triple-A All-Star Game. Hear Wally g...2016-07-181h 19Talkin Mets with Mike SilvaTalkin Mets: No Need to Panic YetMike Silva relaxes the Mets fan base after the team loses 3 of their first 5 games. Howard Altman talks about his NY Observer artice: "Matt Harvey versus the New York Press Corps." Mike answers questions from the Metsmerized Online community as he discusses how to keep the young pitchers healthy, the Mets hitting philosophy, platooning Curtis Granderson, and everyone's favorite topics: Wally Backman as Mets manager.2016-04-111h 01
Where Free Audiobook Come to LifeKings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets Audiobook by Erik ShermanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 256465
Title: Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets
Author: Erik Sherman
Narrator: Darrel J. Caneiro
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:18:00
Language: English
Release date: 03-22-16
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Sports & Recreation, Biography & Memoir, Baseball
Summary:
In 1986, the bad guys of baseball won the World Series. Now, Erik Sherman, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Mookie, profiles key players from that infamous Mets team, revealing never-before-exposed details about their lives after that championship year…as well as a look back at the magical season itself.
Darryl Strawberry, Doc Go...2016-03-229h 18
Access Top-Rated Audiobooks 2025 in Biography & Memoir, SportsKings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets by Erik ShermanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256465 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets Author: Erik Sherman Narrator: Darrel J. Caneiro Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 18 minutes Release date: March 22, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: In 1986, the bad guys of baseball won the World Series. Now, Erik Sherman, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Mookie, profiles key players from that infamous Mets team, revealing never-before-exposed details about their lives after that championship year…as well as a look back at the magical season itself. Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden...2016-03-2210 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsKings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets by Erik ShermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/256465to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with '86 Mets
Author: Erik Sherman
Narrator: Darrel J. Caneiro
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 18 minutes
Release date: March 22, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Sports
Publisher's Summary:
In 1986, the bad guys of baseball won the World Series. Now, Erik Sherman, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Mookie, profiles key players from that infamous Mets team, revealing never-before-exposed details about their lives after that championship year…as well as a look back at the magical season itself. Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Keith...2016-03-229h 18Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcastEpisode 114: Are the Mets...good?In the "Baseballs: Please stop hitting Mets in the arm" edition, Jeffrey, Steve, and Aaron take on the important questions of our times, like "Are the Mets...good," "Is Hansel so hot right now," and "which Met would you go back in time with to kill Hitler?" There are also multiple Champ Stuart e-mails, and we discuss the likelihood of Wally Backman, Marlins manager. Plus there is the usual soccer stuff, and a survey of the year in music: 2000.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-04-211h 18
Word of the BayEpisode 57 (Net-Worth)The guys start the podcast by talking (and guessing) net worth. Nick goes over a few of the more exciting moments of week 3 in the NFL. Jonthan talks about the week 3 Packers loss to the Lions. A debate regarding advancing the football ensues. Kyle gets emotional about the Buccaneers loss to the Falcons, and outlines why the team is so bad. Wally Backman, Teddy Bridgewater, and Jameis Winton's game-day wardrobe also discussed.2014-09-2500 min
Big Apple BaseballBig Apple Baseball #52This week Chris and Luke are in studio discussing Wally Backman's possible future with the Mets, Jacob DeGrom's Rookie of the Year chances, and our dear friend Ron Washington's wandering crack pipe (if you know what I mean).2014-09-2300 min
The Goin' Deep ShowShe wants to grow a dick just so he can suck it.Kid welcomes Mr. Kleen and Sputnik in studio. Kid complains about the appetizers at Applebee's where it costs your first born for 8 boneless wings. We go over the gayest foods two dudes could eat, Sputnik is pissed at a guy so much that she wants to grow a dick so he can suck it. We come up with a great idea that includes watching women take a shower and having food served to you without lifting a hand. Kid recaps an old story where he makes Chesticles cry and Sookie jumps in late and we end it with some...2012-08-3030 min
Ready to Unload: with Cal & SanpeteRTU: Sports Talk Radio #11-26Ready to Unload: #11-26Tuesday, Sept. 13th
Episode #11-26 - "Welcome to Season 3 of Ready to Unload..." Cal talks about the Mets 9/11 "CapFlap", the Bishop Pop Culture PJ returns and talks about the "once every 500 years" occurence Hurricane Irene brought to his home and how Ty Pennington and ZZ top can help, the Rays run to the playoffs excites Sanpete, Cal compares Eli Manning to Mike Pelfrey, the NFL Red Zone Channel is the grown up, unscrambled Playboy Channel, and do the Mets need their version of Rex Ryan, and is it Wally Backman? Plus lots of other stuff. It...2011-09-141h 57
Long Island Sports TalkTalking Wally Backman and "Playing for Peanuts" with John FitzgeraldBy now, you've no doubt seen many, many clips of Wally Backman back when he was managing the South Georgia Peanuts. Well, that footage all came from "Playing for Peanuts." We recently spoke with filmmaker John Fitzgerald who produced/directed the 10 episode series. Interestingly enough, John also gave us the Hall of Fame's Critic's Choice Award-winning "The Emerald Diamond" about the Irish National Baseball team.
You can purchase the entire DVD series at http://www.amazon.com/Playing-Peanuts-DVD-Box-Set/dp/B001NYRCIA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Keep an eye out for the bonus "Prank Sch...2011-04-2821 min
mets policeThe Mets PoliceAs part of a discussion on who should manage the Mets in 2011 an idea happens - what if Bobby V were baseball czar but Wally Backman managed the team?2010-09-0630 min
spookylorreFROGGY The GREMLIN Bob Sheppard "Hall of Shame"Froggy impersonates Yankees P.A. announcer Bob Sheppard, who recites a line-up of Froggy's favorite trouble-makers including Ed Bouchee, Wally Backman, Hank Thompson, Jose Canseco, Jim Leyritz, Dwight "Doc" Gooden, Denny McLain, Daryl Strawberry, Cesar Cedeno, Pete Rose, George Steinbrenner,Luis Polonia, Blackie Schwamb and others involved in serious scandals. Care to nominate your own favorite frisky or felonious players?2010-07-1409 min
Greatest Collection of Audiobooks in Radio & TV, Entertainment for You to ChooseOpie & Anthony, June 14, 2010 Audiobook by Opie & AnthonyListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://audiobookspace.com/freeTitle: Opie & Anthony, June 14, 2010
Author: Opie & Anthony
Narrator: Opie & Anthony
Format: Original Recording
Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-14-10
Publisher: XM Satellite Radio
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes
Genres: Radio & TV, Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
Today on O&A, we talk about the World Cup. Chuck Liddell gets knocked out at UFC 115. The Puerto Rican Day Parade was over the weekend. Mars talks about the World Cup. Minor league baseball manager Wally Backman loses his mind. We talk about the annoying vuvuzela trumpets at...2010-06-143h 56