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Just MetsTo Trust Or Not To Trust the Process, feat. Roger Cormier (The Mets Newsletter) | PATREON PREVIEWIn this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Rich MacLeod & Roger Cormier (The Mets Newsletter) discuss whether or not David Stearns has earned the benefit of the doubt with Mets fans ahead of this crucial offseason.SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON!FOLLOW RICH - https://x.com/richmacleodFOLLOW ROGER - https://x.com/themetsnewsletterSIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/JustMetsSIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER...
2025-12-0510 min
We Can Pod It OutWings: Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway200 episodes of the Beatles on the Josie Scale... this time Andrew and Roger are talking about the Wings LPs Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway, plus the singles Give Ireland Back to the Irish, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Hi Hi Hi/C Moon, Live and Let Die, and Helen Wheels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-031h 03
Charles Cormier Podcast🏀Sports Media Entertainment Investing with Elite Athletes | Antonio C. CEO & Founder of APEX CapitalA brand-new episode of Founder Wisdom - VC Edition - where your host Charles Cormier welcomes guest Antonio Cacorino, CEO and Founder of APEX Capital. Antonio shares the inner workings of his Venture Capital Fund in Portugal as a Sports Media Entertainment Investor at the core of which is a strong network of Elite Athletes.  Â
Topics Discussed in this episode: Â
✔️ Turning athletes into active investors and focusing on their brand and network and the strategical value that comes with it.
✔️ What Athletes have to invest in their Capital in terms of Money and Advertising.
✔️ How a brand can...
2022-08-0419 minCharles Cormier Podcast🔊 Vocal Coaching Techniques, Fear and Authenticity with Roger Burnley CEO of the Burnley MethodNew episode of Coaching Wisdom Podcast with guest Roger Burnley, CEO of the Burnley method, who tells us about his journey towards finding his purpose, helping people find their voice and the experiences he had with vocal coaching.  Â
✔️Childhood Experiences that lead to Fear of Singing
✔️Singing Made Simple
✔️Expert at sustaining voices. Helping musicians keep their voice in place
✔️Physiology of Vocal Cords
✔️Voice Techniques; Preserving against and Fixing Ruptured vocal cords
✔️How to hit higher notes; Conveying emotion without straining voice
✔️Finding the balance, using both mindset and technique
✔️Staying true to yourself...
2022-08-0138 min
Casual DiehardPod At The Park 3: Roger CormierLook at these handsome fellas. Don’t you want to hear them talk through a bit of the Mets’ comeback win over the Brewers? Of course you do. The odds that you arrived here accidentally, to the third episode of a podcast series — and ninth episode of the podcast overall — are infinitessimal.But, hey, you’re reading this, and we should shout out Mark Canha, who not only hit the game-tying homer last night, but proved in preparing for tonight that he indeed belongs here and not on the doofus homophobic Tampa Bay Rays.Sitting in the upp...
2022-06-1740 min
pressboxradio1Former Tide great and current ESPN+ Baseball Analyst Lance Cormier joins The Press BoxA closer look at Alabama Baseball and the SEC, plus a cool MLB memory or two, from Lance Cormier, the former Crimson Tide pitcher and now Analyst for ESPN & The SEC Network. Â
2022-05-1013 min
The James Bond ComplexEditing Bond with Simon Drake - Part 4: The Brosnan EraHello dear listeners,
It's a new week, with new challenges, but you can still count on one podcast.
The James Bond podcast. Were you expecting someone else?
That's right, we're back to observe and dissect the editing of the Pierce Brosnan films, from GoldenEye through Die Another Day. With us on this journey is non other than friend of the show and resident indie filmmaker Simon Drake. These four films are so jam packed with incredible content that we simply couldn't help ourselves bu go off on many brilliant topics: French accents while...
2022-04-271h 32
The James Bond ComplexEditing Bond with Simon Drake - Part 3: the 80sHello dear listeners,
For a series of episodes dedicated to editing, one would think that we’d have edited down this elongated conversation to size. Fun fact: we have, even at 5 parts.
This week Mathieu, Edgar, and friend of the show Simon Drake are back at the round table. In this latest instalment, the Bond films under analysis are from the nostalgia decade du jour: the 80s.
Much like with Parts 1 and 2, this time the films of John Glen prove fertile ground for all sorts of enlightened commentary: 2 for 1 shots, seeing shadows at ni...
2022-04-131h 10
The James Bond Complex"For Your Eyes Only" starring Roger Moore - Part 2Hello dear listeners,
We’re certain you’ve all been waiting with bated breath for the epic conclusion of our For Your Eyes Only review. Matt, Jason, and Edgar and saved up all the best, brightest, and most insightful comments for last. After all, Part 2 represents the very last time we record an original review for a Roger Moore film.
We’re extremely proud of this one. How could we not be when we cover such profound topics as: the only Bond woman to leave 007 flaccid, kids cursing out movies, FYEO’s influence on determining Olympic...
2021-11-101h 20
The James Bond Complex"For Your Eyes Only" starring Roger Moore - Part 1Hello dear listeners,
It seems only fitting that given Sir Roger Moore’s impressively long tenure as James Bond 007, the podcast would take nearly 4 years to discuss every one of his efforts.
That’s right friends, the time has finally arrived to dissect Moore’s 5th outing, 1981’s For Your Eyes Only, the only one of his Bond movies we’ve never reviewed. There is an irony to the fact that FYEO waited last, considering that, by most standards, it’s not a Moore film fans bring up regularly. LALD, TSWLM and even AVTAK generally get mentione...
2021-11-031h 40
The James Bond Complex"No Time to Die" Royal Premiere! Jason Kim reports from the red carpetHello dear listeners!
To attend a Royal Premiere it takes one negative test, but to be absolutely certain it takes...two!
We're back this week with a very special episode of the show. Jason Kim, the International Man of Mystery, reports from London, England! He shares his thoughts and describes the experience of gracing the No Time to Die Royal Premiere on September 28th.Â
The trip and premiere were so exciting they inspire a plentiful array of topics such as: a special Shrublands Session, impressing Chris Corbould, mingling with the stars, the Sir Roger Moore soundstage, rain never souring special e...
2021-10-0613 min
The James Bond ComplexRoger Moore Detour: Spice World (1997) !!!!!Hello dear listeners!
We know you want Moore!
Much, much Moore!
So we'll give you Moore!
It's time for another Roger Moore Detour: Spice World!!!!
Just remember, the paper bag that carries nothing in it cannot be said to useless, unless of course the snowflake of destiny should brush upon it.
Oh, and most importantly, when the duckling begins to bark, then you know it is finally time to put your flute in its sheath.Â
2021-04-0147 min
The James Bond ComplexChristmas Special 2020 Part 2: Bond Expansion Vol 3!Hello ho ho ho again dear listeners,
We hope you enjoyed last week's Christmas Special 2020 Part 1, which was our 3rd Bond Expansion volume. Â It was quite entertaining, engaging, thought provoking, and sometimes outright hilarious listening to what the Bond community has in mind if they had control over the 007 intellectual property.Â
As hinted at last week, this year we received so many entries we chose to split the episode into two parts. Clearly the fantasy of making the big decisions for the 007 property stimulated and teased a lot of people. So here is yet another batch of armchair CEOs (including a...
2020-12-211h 59
The James Bond Complex"Live & Let Die" ReloadedHello dear listeners!
Just in time for Halloween (there is an actual Halloween special coming too!) Matt and Edgar are visiting the island of San Monique to dance with the man who cannot die, the spirit from another world, Baron Samedi himself! Yes friends it’s time for Live and Let Die Reloaded. The boys visited a Taro card reader and the voodoo gods themselves ordained it, and who can argue with them?
It’s certainly not because this is the second time the lads discuss Roger Moore’s first outing as Bond that they have n...
2020-10-211h 33
The James Bond ComplexThe Spy Who Loved Me - by Christopher WoodHello dear listeners!
We at the James Bond Complex love movies. We also love books. Several movies and franchises have books about them, such as behind the scenes encapsulations of a film's production or theoretical books that explore a movie's thematic texture. That said, one of the oft overlooked marriages between movies and books is the novelization. At one time an extremely popular tie-in marketing strategy, the novelization has mostly gone the way of the dodo, notwithstanding a few exceptions here and there.Â
This week on the show, Matt and Edgar dive into what is surely one of the great c...
2020-08-051h 01
The James Bond ComplexA View To A Kill ReloadedHello dear listeners!
The "Reloaded" series continues! This time we go back in time to 1985 and take a second look at Roger Moore's swan song as 007! We discuss the good, the bad and the extremly silly! We also  bring up a few Bond fans essential reading: A Close Look at 'A View to a Kill' by Andrew McNess & Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films by Matthew Field  and Ajay Chowdhury. So come with us and dance into the fire!
2020-05-271h 52
Press Play On Your Ears To A Must-Listen Full Audiobook.Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind by Roger WalshPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/431231to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind
Author: Roger Walsh
Narrator: Nick Hardcastle
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 8 minutes
Release date: May 26, 2020
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
In his decades of study, Dr. Roger Walsh has discovered that each of the great spiritual traditions has both a common goal and seven common practices to reach that goal: recognizing the sacred and divine that exist both within and around us. Filled with stories, exercises, meditations, myths, prayers, and practical advice, Essential Spirituality shows how you can integrate...
2020-05-2610h 08
The James Bond ComplexRoger Moore Detour: "ffolkes"Hello dear listeners!
Sir Roger Moore is one of the most fondly remembered actors of the James Bond franchise. So many fondly recall and pay tribute to his generally kind personality and positive outlook on life. His flair for the debonair enabled him to portray several tremendous characters on television and film. Roles that demonstrated bravery, sophistication, terrific wit, unapologetic sexism and misogyny-
Woah, woah, woah, hold on there! Excuse me?
Hosts Mathieu and Edgar are back this week with a Roger Moore Detour, because there’s always time for some more Moore. An...
2020-05-1356 min
The James Bond ComplexBond Beats Vol 2: the 70sHello dear listeners!
The time has come to travel back to a decade when the disco balls reigned supreme, funk was in the air, it was alright to catch some Saturday Night Fever, and the James Bond film franchise began to explore bold new avenues to tell its stories to the world. Oh yeah, let's go back to the 1970s!
Not only did the franchise have to deal with a new era of Bond filmmaking insofar as the Roger Moore tenure got fully into swing (that's another decade altogether...
2020-04-221h 28
The James Bond ComplexBond On Bond With Roger Moore (2012)Hello dear listeners!
We may have lost Sir Roger Moore in 2017, but his words and legendary wit still live. In 2012 the third man to play James Bond sat down and wrote a book about his experience with the world of 007 from its inception to his part in it and even after leaving the role. Edgar and Matt share their  experience of savouring in the late actor's words in print and audio form.
2020-04-1549 min
The James Bond ComplexOctopussy starring Roger Moore - Part 2Hello, dear listeners!
Happy New Year!
We thank you very much for your patience while waiting for the concluding chapter in our OP film review. After some NTTD trailer chatter and a special Christmas bonanza episode, it’s time to get down to business again. Let’s get cracking! Did you think the egg jokes would be limited to the movie’s plot synopsis from Part 1? Ha! Well, look at you now with egg on your face.
We last left Bond at the backgammon table with Kamal Kahn, the latter whom warned 007 to spend...
2020-01-011h 30
The James Bond Complex2019 Christmas Special: The Gift of Bond 26Hello, dear listeners!
Tis the season! Seasons greetings from Matt and Edgar to all of you! Oh, but the hosts have much more to offer their listeners and friends than seasons greetings, even though those are very swell. Nay, they are offering their mics to the community on this very special episode of The James Bond Complex.
Some of you may remember a few months ago when Matt and Edgar unabashedly basked in the glory of their own fantasy Bond 26s, My Enemy’s Enemy and A Picture Worth a Thousand Deaths. Now, in the sp...
2019-12-211h 41
The James Bond ComplexOctopussy starring Roger Moore - Part 1Hello dear listeners!
Are you sometimes convinced that Sir Roger’s James Bond and Mr. White from CR, QOS, and SP are the hosts of the James Bond Complex? The familiar, nefarious tone when they proclaim that they have people everywhere. The amusing double-entendres and soothing voices to keep the proceedings light and engaging. The unquestionable professionalism with which they go about the analysis of the Fleming novels, the films, and everything in between. You’d earn top marks, dear listeners.
Except they’re fake.
No, it’s just Mathieu and Edgar entering the reco...
2019-12-111h 17
The James Bond Complex"Kill Chain" by Andy Diggle and Luca CasalanguidaHello, dear listeners!
We live in a time of terrible political unrest on a global scale. It’s an age of deception, where the enemy lies in the shadows, both real and imagined. East and West have renewed tensions, prompting state leaders to raise the tone of their impassioned speeches and threats. There is danger everywhere.
It’s good to know you can still count on The James Bond Complex.
We’re back to the comic book realm this week, with another in our series of reviews of the Dynamite Entertainment published stories. Coming...
2019-10-2358 min
The James Bond ComplexPermission To Die - By Mike GrellHello dear listeners!
Since the fall of 2015, 007 has been back in comic book and graphic novel form thanks to the talented people at Dynamite Entertainment. Just being able to ingest little nuggets of Bond goodness on a monthly basis has been heavenly, so much so that hosts Mathieu and Edgar have more than once spent time on the show reviewing some of the already fully published story arcs. Perhaps because Bond and comics don’t naturally go hand in hand, perhaps because of its dubious history, but it seems that to this day many Bond fans aren’t aw...
2019-08-2140 min
Get Your Favorite Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryWarrior's Creed: A Life of Preparing for and Facing the Impossible by Don Rearden, Roger SparksPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347811 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Warrior's Creed: A Life of Preparing for and Facing the Impossible Author: Don Rearden, Roger Sparks Narrator: Roger Sparks Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 48 minutes Release date: August 13, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author, and includes a bonus interview. The riveting story of how a young boy's upbringing with outlaw culture and charismatic role models forged him into an elite Marine and a decorated Pararescueman. 'Absence of self is my sword' comprises...
2019-08-1305 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Fists of Bond Round 2: Doing the Line.Hello, dear listeners!
Alright, alright. So we spent the better part of an hour waxing poetic about the mental toughness required to become a fighter, as well as the various styles combatants adopt given their disciplines. Talk is nice, but it’s action that defines who a person is.
Chit chat time is over. There are heavies to vanquish left and right! Friend of the show Simon Traversy of course returns this week to indulge hosts Mathieu and Edgar is some proper Bond talk, and boy does it get interesting. Connery, Lazenby, Craig and the li...
2019-07-031h 26
The James Bond Complex"The Man With the Golden Gun" starring Roger MooreHello dear listeners!
Who exactly would be interested in yet another weekly episode of The James Bond Podcast you ask? Why, adoring listeners, personal friends, desperate 007 fans trying to get through the doldrums of January! Yes, it’s back to the silver screen this week with a review of 1974’s The Man With the Golden Gun. What happens when the filmmakers pit Christopher Lee, one of the most legendary screen villain actors, against the suave and impeccably cool James Bond 007? Well, the hosts don’t quite agree on the results in fact. A little bit too much cheeki...
2019-01-161h 38
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Subway: A Suspense Thriller by Dustin StevensPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/356102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Subway: A Suspense Thriller Author: Dustin Stevens Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 39 minutes Release date: October 16, 2018 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: For the last six years, Tim Scarberry has called Portland, Oregon home. Placed there by the Witness Protection Program, he has assimilated into the existence set up for him, trying to gain some level of enjoyment from the life he never asked for and even less wanted. An existence that is completely destroyed by a single phone call, nothing more than a message telling...
2018-10-1630 min
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Doodlebug War: A Tale of Fanatics and Romantics by Andrew UpdegrovePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/355597 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Doodlebug War: A Tale of Fanatics and Romantics Series: #3 of Frank Adversego Thriller Author: Andrew Updegrove Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 40 minutes Release date: October 9, 2018 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: The time is the immediate future, and the Caliphate is the enemy in the third Frank Adversego Thriller. Mullah Muhammed Foobar, the mysterious leader of a post-ISIS terrorist organization, has won control of much of the Mid East. Now he threatens to launch a horrific attack that will bring the United States and Europe to t...
2018-10-0930 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Spy Who Loved Starring Roger MooreHello dear listeners! Mathieu, Edgar, and special guest Jason Kim (whom you heard on the Secret Origins episode) are back at it this week with the cinematic Bond and a discussion of 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me. This is indeed a big one, and keeping the Canadian end up was no easy task, but somehow we managed to get through a plethora of topics, from Roger Moore’s sheer class, Barbara Bach’s multiple assets, the stunning cinematography, and the tricked out Lotus Esprit, among many others. Come to think of it, the timing of this release is rather approp...
2018-09-261h 22
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Lafayette Campaign: A Tale of Deception and Elections by Andrew UpdegrovePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/354063 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lafayette Campaign: A Tale of Deception and Elections Series: #2 of Frank Adversego Thriller Author: Andrew Updegrove Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 50 minutes Release date: September 19, 2018 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: America is rushing headlong into another election year, but something is wrong—the polls don't match reality. It's up to cybersecurity super sleuth Frank Adversego to find the Black Hats who are trying to hack the presidential election, and stop them before they do. The action begins when a nameless government agency recruits Adversego to fin...
2018-09-1930 min
The James Bond ComplexA Talk With Julian GloverHello, dear listeners! 37 years after facing 007 and Columbo in battle in For Your Eyes Only, Kristatos lives! That is to say, he lives on as real-life actor Julian Glover. Famous for his roles in a multitude of properties that have their own legions of fans, such as Indiana Jones and Game of Thrones, for Bond fans Julian Glover will always be remembered as Aristotle Kristatos. The lauded actor visited Montreal in early July during the 2018 Montreal Comic Con, and was gracious enough to spend a few minutes with your hosts to reminisce about Roger Moore and reveal his favourite Bond...
2018-08-0818 min
Good FundiesEnd of an EraAfter 88 wonderful episodes, Roger has (temporarily? permanently?) resigned from Good Fundies.
Brian thanks the listeners, the guests, the guest tweeters and the writers for an incredible run; and contemplates whether Good Fundies will continue. And if so, in what form.
Thank you to Jared Diamond, Marc Carig, Matthew Cerrone, Eno Sarris, Dan Szymborski, Peter Alonso, Ty Kelly, Kevin McGowan, Rick Peterson, Greg Prince, JT Teran, Sean O'Connor, Ursula from FBWG, Rich MacLeod, Jon Hurwitz, Tim Britton, Matt Ehalt and Abbey Mastracco.
Special thanks to Jenna Jacobs, Victoria Edel, Tim Sestito, Christina Cola, John Edwards, Tim Ryder, Helen Silfin. Thank you...
2018-07-3147 min
The James Bond ComplexA View To A Kill starring Roger MooreHello dear listeners! Sound the alarm: May Day, May Day, May Day! That’s right, this week it’s back to the glorious silver screen for a discussion about Sir Roger Moore’s 1985 swan song, A View To a Kill. Sporting a disreputable reputation, the hosts try to fathom if said unenviable image is actually warranted or not. Does Roger’s pure charm and wit suffice to keep the iceberg sub afloat? Can Grace Jones’ style and panache make the film interesting enough? Does Christopher Walken’s intuitive improvisation help the story at all? Has The James Bond Complex finally met its matc...
2018-07-251h 08
Good FundiesCommunication BreakdownBrian and Roger recorded an emergency pod about the Yoenis Cespedes situation and the underwhelming Jeurys Familia trade. This is that.
2018-07-231h 18
Good FundiesFriends and UnfriendsRoger and Brian announced that Good Fundies is now a World Cup podcast and maybe also a Metropolitan Museum of Art podcast (02:15) before discussing the blending of the internet and the real world (04:15),the latest writing about the Wilpons' meddling and the analytics people being overruled (19:00),Ken Rosenthal's take that the Mets won't make the same mistakes again and his reporting on the latest trade rumors (33:30), how money in trades work (47:15), who the next Mets GM will be and if Brian would do it if offered(57:45), and not fun facts about Jose Reyes, who is terrible (01:06:45).
Then in the mailbag...
2018-07-112h 05
Good FundiesExit SandmanRoger and Brian voiced their appreciation for the departing Mets GM Sandy Alderson (03:00), discussed Jeff Wilpon's 'confession' (20:00), wondered if this current Met team is one of the worst ever (32:00), predicted how the triumvirate GM super squad will and will not work (36:00), gossiped about the reported in-fighting between the major league staff and the player development staff (37:30), spoke of the joys of bunting (41:00), chatted about AJ Ramos' season-ending surgery (01:04:00), uttered an uncharacteristic rant (01:07:00), shook their heads over the team screwing up waiting to DL Jason Vargas (01:10:30), and sadly detailed how Michael Conforto admitted he doesn't really like the 'Scooter' nickname (01:20:30).
If...
2018-06-271h 25
Good FundiesBoulder Beachy Bullpen Carts (with Jerry Beach)This time around the Fundies fellas started the pod discussing whether or not the Mets are going to go on another 11-1 run and just become the streakiest team in baseball history (02:00), give props to those who gave props (09:00), talk about Peter Alonso and Jeff McNeil's promotions to...Triple A (19:30), this week's injury protocol nonsense (23:00), and wondered why MLB promotes Aaron Judge so much but not the possibly better Brandon Nimmo (33:45)
Then Roger welcomed veteran Mets writer Jerry Beach (38:00), who discussed his feelings on his guy Terry Collins getting redemption and viral fame (40:00), how he became the very first staff...
2018-06-191h 51
Good FundiesI'm Not Mad, I'm LaughingHi! This week the Good Fundies fellas chatted about social media algorithms and the correct pronunciations of things (06:00), the Wilpons and their malfeasance for the past 15 years (12:30), Ken Rosenthal letting them down (27:30), the Mets paying more for shorter contracts (33:00), Adrian Gonzalez's departure (50:00), how they think Dominic Smith will do this time around (52:20), if the Mets season is uh, over (58:00), how they continue to mess up player position injuries (01:15:00), and Jose Reyes and retirement parties (01:21:45).
Then in the mailbag segment, they pontificate on Amed Rosario's offensive improvements (01:35:50), what one thing they wish could have burned in Citi Field's display case (01:39:30), if...
2018-06-121h 59
Good FundiesAn Evening With El Pow (with Peter Alonso and Matt Ehalt)Mets top prospect Peter "EL POW" Alonso and beat writer Matt Ehalt (The Record/NorthJersey.com) joined the Good Fundies boys in an instant classic*!
First, Roger and Brian talked about the Citi Field fire and the plague-ish events transpiring with the Mets lately (01:30), Mickey Callaway's recent motivational tactics (10:00), and Sandy Alderson's interesting math (16:00).
Then Binghamton Rumble Ponies first baseman and Top 100 prospect Peter Alonso discussed his new wikipedia-verified nickname (24:30), how watching the 2015 World Series showed him how energetic Mets fans can be (26:30), if he's considering just showing up to Citi Field unannounced to see what happens (27:45), playing in Binghamton (34:10...
2018-06-052h 25
Good FundiesMets Will Tear Us Apart (Again)Roger and Brian discussed poor, poor, so so poor Jacob deGrom (05:00) before solving the Mets bullpen crisis by talking about it (11:00), apologizing kinda maybe to Terry Collins (15:00), determining what is Mickey Callaway's fault and what isn't (20:30), how the starting rotation should be changed (24:00), newest oldest Met Jose Bautista (34:40), Jay Bruce revisionist history (46:00), and an update on the METCON meter (50:00)
In the mailbag segment, the two answered questions about when it's time to think about trading away Asdrubal (58:00), if Frazier and Cespedes returning to the Mets will save us all (01:03:25), why a listener hates themselves and roots for the Mets (01:07:15), why...
2018-05-291h 33
Good FundiesThe Mets Are...Average? (with Jon Hurwitz)Writer/DirectorJon Hurwitz (COBRA KAI, HAROLD AND KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE, AMERICAN REUNION) joined the Good Fundies boys.
Obviously, Brian and Roger started things off talking about the Mets designating Matt Harvey for assignment (10:15). Then Brian made a change to the METCON level, noting the Mets' unexpectedly strong NL East competition and the team's latest injury issues (33:00).
After that, Jon Hurwitz joined to chat about how he helped bring THE KARATE KID back to life (50:00), Keith Hernandez's bobblehead cameo and the Mets-related deleted scene from COBRA KAI(54:40), the movies he watched over and over again during the 80's (01:00:00), the...
2018-05-081h 51
Good FundiesThor and Jakey and Hope the Rest Ain't ShakyThis time around Brian and Roger conversed on the luck behind one-run games and extra innings and what it says about how good the Mets actually are(08:30), the rotation after Syndergaard and deGrom (13:00), Matt Harvey's bullpen adventures so far (28:00), Adrian Gonzalez's xwOBA and Jay Bruce's imminent return to first base (37:45), Michael Conforto's possible troubles (50:30), and the triumphant return of the METCON level (01:03:55).
In the mailbag, the Good Fundies guys revealed their favorite #MetsTwitter tweets (01:11:00), the team's best possible lineup (01:17:15), if someone with plantar fasciitis would feel less pain playing first over right field (01:20:30), their favorite Gary Cohen calls (01:24:00), Keith Hernandez's...
2018-04-301h 43
Good FundiesNormal Human Being Stuff (with Anthony DiComo)Special guest star: Longtime MLB.com Mets beat reporter Anthony DiComo!
This time around Brian and Roger talked about Matt Harvey's move to the bullpen (06:50), Yoenis Cespedes announcing he probably wont be denying himself the pleasure of golf much longer (20:00), Jay Bruce's struggles and Mickey Callaway's management of the outfield (24:40), and if the Phillies are legitimately scary (39:30) before offering the most positive of spins about the Mets' 2018 season so far (42:15).
Then Anthony DiComo joined in to share his secrets on not going crazy after reporting on the Mets for over eight seasons (45:00), explain his Reel Big Fish intro song selection (47:40...
2018-04-241h 56
Good FundiesCough Button Funnin'After the boys of Good Fundies watched the Mets finish blowing a game against the Nationals (02:00), the two questioned whether such 'shocking' defeats were truly 'shocking' (03:00) Then they talked about Travis d'Arnaud's season-ending injury and what it means for the catching situation (08:00), Zack Wheeler's great start (19:00), and Matt Harvey's not so good at all start (21:10), before Brian updated us with the latest METCON reading (28:00) and the telling stats on how much Mickey Callaway is truly relying on the team bullpen (33:00).
Then in the mailbag, the two figured out if Jay Bruce would be better as a catcher than Michael Conforto (41:00...
2018-04-171h 31
Good FundiesThe Mets Are...Good? (with Mark Simon)The Mets are probably pretty good and Mark Simon (ESPN, Sports Info Solutions) joins in on the fun on the new Good Fundies!
Roger and Brian used mostly true Mets facts and pythagorean records to determine if the Mets are good, all the while enjoying the wondrous moment in time (02:00). Then, the two got into the difference between Mickey Callaway and the former manager, Ol' Whatshisface (13:30), Brian revealed this week's METCON level (21:30), and discussed Keith Hernandez's tweeting thus far (25:30).
This was followed by Mark Simon chatting about Stuyvesant High School athletics (33:00), whether or not he's a Mets fan (34:00), his time...
2018-04-101h 43
Good FundiesCotton (with Brian Wright)Brian Wright talked about his new book "Mets in 10s: Best and Worst of an Amazin' History" and Roger and the other Brian made their 2018 Mets Over/Under predictions!
First Brian and Roger talked about Keith Hernandez joining Twitter (04:00) of course. Then they went over how they thought Steven Matz looked and Mickey Callaway's decisions after the first Mets series of the season (13:00), and the potential outfield logjam once Michael Conforto returns (27:15).
Then the boys invited a second Brian onto the show for the first time in history. Brian Wright talked about his cool new book "Mets in 10s", specifically...
2018-04-031h 50
The James Bond ComplexMoonraker starring Roger MooreMathieu and Edgar are back and this week they follow 007 into outer space! That’s right, it’s a review of 1979’s Moonraker and there’s so much to talk about. What are the benefits of being recruited by MI6 to row gondolas in Venice? What’s up with the film’s discombobulated tones? How does one stay classy while sexual turned on by Corinne Dufour? Holly Goodhead provides some food for thought as well. And of course, space travel, space stations, and space battles! Listener disclaimer: the hosts are dealing in science-fact, not science-fiction.
2018-03-281h 20
Good FundiesThe Youth (with Addy Baird)Fake Baseball is over. Time for Real Baseball and a new Good Fundies, where Roger and Brian keep it professional with Addy Baird from ThinkProgress.
After discussing the new members of the Good Fundies family and how the youth communicate these days, the boys talked about Rafael Montero's injury (14:30), Zack Wheeler's demotion (20:00), Steven Matz and Matt Harvey's futures (28:50), Noah Syndergaard's potential (33:00), Jason Vargas' Jason Vargasness (37:00), Michael Conforto starting the year on the DL (39:30), Phillip Evans (41:30), Wilmer Flores potentially winning the 1B job (44:45), Brandon Nimmo beating out Juan Lagares for CF (47:00), and their predictions on how many wins the Mets will...
2018-03-272h 13
Relish The Most Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Today!Fools, Frauds and Firebrands by Roger ScrutonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/163010to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fools, Frauds and Firebrands
Author: Roger Scruton
Narrator: Rory Barnett
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
Release date: 03-20-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 135 ratings
Genres: Political
Publisher's Summary:
From one of the leading critics of leftist orientations comes a study of the thinkers who have most influenced the attitudes of the New Left. Beginning with a ruthless analysis of New Leftism and concluding with a critique of the key strands in its thinking, Roger Scruton conducts a reappraisal of such major left-wing thinkers as E. P. Thompson, Ronald...
2018-03-201h 04
Get Your Favorite Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryAfter Action: The True Story of a Cobra Pilot's Journey by Dan SheehanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330096 to listen full audiobooks. Title: After Action: The True Story of a Cobra Pilot's Journey Author: Dan Sheehan Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 32 minutes Release date: March 20, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: Dan Sheehan is a third-generation military flyer. He was eager to test his skills as a Cobra gunship pilot in the theatre of combat—and then he got his chance, first, in East Timor, then during two tours of duty in Iraq. The scenes in Dan's military memoir crackle with tension and excitement as...
2018-03-2030 min
Good FundiesCormier's Korner: Larry Fleisher Was a Mets and Yankees FanLarry Fleisher is a writer.
Larry and Roger talked about a lot of things live on tape at Foley's, including:
7:50 His Mets/Yankees fandom, going to some 1986 Met affairs including the day after the Mets clinching the 1986 division
12:15 Seeing the 'Tim Raines game'
14:40 His first job, writing down quotes dictated to him over the phone
18:30 Larry's first live gig watching John Rocker history
19:30 Steve Karsay's alternate version story
21:00 Experiencing champagne celebrations first-hand
22:15 Watching the Endy Chavez catch live
24:15 Getting a Marty Noble eye roll as a rookie
26:40 The nicest players
29:50 Covering the Brooklyn Nets specifically Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce
33:10...
2018-03-1843 min
The James Bond ComplexLive And Let Die starring Roger MooreWell helloooo, Jim! What’s shaking, baby?! Mathieu and Edgar are back with another episode. The year is 1973. Roger Moore stars in his first Bond film, Live and Let Die, and what a film it is: a funk-infused score, the swinging sounds and sights of New Orleans, pimpmobiles, sassy African-American cab drivers, voodoo cults, and more. It can only mean one thing: Blaxploitation Bond!
2018-03-0749 min
Good FundiesThe Mailbag SpecialOn a very special and nice episode of Good Fundies, the boys just dove into the mailbag and never came up for air.
After discussing if the fake baseball is exciting or not and the changes in Roger's life (some exciting, some boring), the Good Fundies guys answered listener questions about the first baseman situation with Dom Smith and Adrian Gonzalez (28:00), if the Met injury reports are overkill (31:00), what will happen if Matt Harvey has a good or great season (40:00), if Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are better than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and Baby Ruth bars (51:45), how concerned they...
2018-03-061h 50
Good FundiesBig Dog and Monty (with Abbey Mastracco)Jason Vargas is here, actual baseball is almost here, and Abbey Mastracco was here on a new Good Fundies!
First, Roger said goodbye to Matt Reynolds (04:30) before the boys got into the Jason Vargas signing (09:20), realized it was a new episode of "That's Not What We Meant!" (11:15), and thought there is more optimism to the Mets then there was three weeks ago (21:00).
Then, Mets beat writer Abbey Mastracco from NJ.com/NJ Advance Media joined in (29:30). She talked about Vargas' Dirtbag days (32:20), the difference between a Terry Collins spring training and a Mickey Callaway spring training (35:00), trying to solve the...
2018-02-202h 08
Good FundiesFive O'Clock Hitter (with Kevin McGowan)The boys of Good Fundies broke down the Todd Frazier signing and had a talk with relief pitcher Kevin McGowan!
Brian and Roger talked about newest Met Todd Frazier's real birthplace (04:45), their initial and current reactions to the signing (09:25), what the team has to do the next to compete (16:25), what to expect from Frazier in 2018 (23:00), his weird walk rate spike (25:30), his barrels (43:00), and where the Mets stand now (55:00).
Then the two conversed with New Hampshire's own Kevin McGowan. The pitcher talked about his new manager Mickey Callaway and pitching coach Dave Eiland (01:07:00), growing up hating the Yankees (01:10:00), striking out Kris...
2018-02-072h 19
Good FundiesBrian on the Street IIThe triumphant return of BRIAN ON THE STREET and the debut of THAT'S NOT WHAT WE MEANT headline the latest episode of GOOD FUNDIES.
After the boys talked about friend of the pod Ty Kelly signing with the Mets (05:00) and congratulated Callie on getting her Citi Field prom pics (07:45), Brian and Roger gabbed about the return of Jose Reyes (10:30) and Jeff Wilpon trying and failing immensely to properly address the Mets' payroll issues (17:00) in their new segment THAT'S NOT WHAT WE MEANT!
After the two wondered if a Director of High Performance will matter if the Wilpons continue to meddle...
2018-01-292h 05
Good FundiesThat's Not What We MeantIn light of the Mets getting him back, Brian ended his legendary silence about Jay Bruce (07:00). Then he and Roger discussed if the Mets would have signed Bruce if they had more money and what this all means for Michael Conforto (14:30), who was responsible for backing off of the Jason Kipnis trade(16:20), the days when Brian was considered an optimist and a 'shill' (22:30), how the Mets have somehow overspent and outthought themselves anyway (26:40), Adrian Gonzalez (33:50), why Gonzalez signed with the Mets in the first place (39:30), what the Mets are doing exactly (46:30), the Nationals getting a second baseman back at a...
2018-01-161h 19
Good FundiesSo This is the New YearHey you fellow Swarziaks, it's the first Good Fundies episode of 2018!
Brian and Roger returned to talk about Anthony Swarzak (03:00), their new year's resolutions (11:15), the legitimately surprising end result to Roger writing about Keith Hernandez's connections to Richard Nixon and Donald Trump (21:15), the return of Omar Minaya (36:00), Ken Rosenthal calling Mets fans 'shrill' (44:35), and why so many free agents remain available in baseball (01:00:10).
Then in the mailbag, the two are asked if the Winter Classic will be the best game at Citi Field all season (01:03:08), if Brandon Nimmo is ready for a breakout year and if Juan Lagares should be...
2018-01-091h 39
Good FundiesMonster Mashes (with Marc Carig and Rich MacLeod)Marc Carig (Newsday) and Rich MacLeod (MLB.com, BP Mets) joined us for a twofer on a very special Ghoul Fundies.
After Roger was wished a Happy Scareadays season from a very old ghoul (01:40), Brian and Roger talked about new Mets manager Mickey Callaway (08:30), and the details of the not so smooth purchase of the Triple-A Syracuse franchise you probably don't know about (13:00).
Then Marc Carig joined the Good Fundies boys and discussed the latest news on Asdrubal Cabrera and Jerry Blevins' options (34:15), what it was like to walk into the Mets clubhouse the day after his now famous piece...
2017-10-311h 56
Good FundiesThe 2017 Fundies Awards!First Roger talked about the Mets related Halloween costume he's working on (01:24) before the boys of Good Fundies chatted about the secret real reason why Ray Ramirez was fired days after the rumor was he was staying (05:00), whether it's okay to root for the Nationals never getting past the Division Series round (16:10), how the Nats and the rest of the NL East are looking now (22:10), their most to least favorite NL East teams (25:40), the latest on the Mets search for a manager (35:50), David Wright's latest surgery (38:30), and if Jose Lobaton should have been called out during that NLDS Game 5 (41:45) before...
2017-10-162h 01
Good FundiesIt Can't End Like This!On a very special installment of Good Fundies, Brian revealed the results of his deep soul search and discovered he isn't sure if it makes sense to be a Mets fan right now (06:50). Then Roger and Brian discussed whether or not the Mets are treating Terry Collins right by hoping he retires (25:00), the return of Noah Syndergaard (33:10), what the Mets should do with Matt Harvey (40:00), if Dan Warthen should be invited back (48:30), if Mike Barwis is to blame for all of our problems (49:10), if Jay Bruce proved he was responsible for framing Kevin Plawecki (59:20), if Rafael Montero still sucks (01:02:40), and...
2017-09-261h 21
Press Play On Your Ears To A Must-Listen Full Audiobook.The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children -- And the World by Roger ThurowPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/302958to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children -- And the World
Author: Roger Thurow
Narrator: James Edward Thomas
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 11 minutes
Release date: September 12, 2017
Genres: Parenting Tips
Publisher's Summary:
'Your child can achieve great things.' A few years ago, pregnant women in four corners of the world heard those words and hoped they could be true. Among them were Esther Okwir in rural Uganda, where the infant mortality rate is among the highest in the world; Jessica Saldana, a high school student...
2017-09-1211h 11
Good FundiesA Summer Wasting (with Ursula)With all of his favorite players and podcast partner gone, Roger kept moving forward. First he talked out his depression over the Michael Conforto injury (03:13) before reading #MetsTwitter's favorite David Wright moments (07:22). Then he was joined by Mets/Marlins fan Ursula of the @FBWGPodcast. They chatted over what to expect from AJ Ramos (18:30), Robert Gsellman's disappointing season (26:22), if roommate Noah Syndergaard is a bad influence (33:08), what the Marlins might take from the Mets for Giancarlo Stanton (37:00), and if the Marlins Park sculpture can ever be sold or given to a museum (53:00). Then in the mailbag segment, Roger talked about Amed...
2017-08-291h 23
Good FundiesYou Can't Buy ThisRoger and Brian welcomed positive David Wright news with open arms and discovered the repercussions of making a joke at The Captain's expense online(01:12), reintroduced themselves to the world by talking about how they first became Mets fans (08:20), and said farewell to Curtis Granderson and Rene Rivera (15:10). In the return of METCON (20:15), Brian revealed we are at red alert thanks to the Steven Matz 'hubbabaloo' (22:26) and Sandy Alderson's recent revealing comments regarding payroll (31:16). Then Roger theorized that Terry Collins now knows who he is and he is nervous about it (53:10), and explained the difference between Twitter Brian and IRL Brian (58:30...
2017-08-231h 34
Good FundiesAmed's Home (with Joe DeMayo)Roger and Brian said goodbye to dear friends Lucas Duda and Addison "Raddison" Reed (01:07), talked about the three trades the Mets made and all of the trades they did not make leading up to the non-waiver deadline (09:00), wondered if the dreams of the 'Hot Rebuild' are dead (18:50), and discussed the long awaited debut of Amed Rosario in the final installment of 'Where in the World is Amed Rosario?' (22:36)
Then the boys said hello again to Joe DeMayo (@psltoflushing), who shared his insight on the minor league prospects the Mets acquired this past week (44:40), the AJ Ramos deal (52:30), freaky fingers (55:30...
2017-08-011h 49
Good FundiesCormier's Korner: Sarah D. Bunting is a Mets FanRoger was joined on the korner by Sarah D. Bunting (Previously.TV, Tomato Nation). She talked about how a Dwight Gooden homer made her a Mets fan for life (04:00), her favorite Mets growing up and now (15:00), the fun she's had with her last name (17:33), speaking at academic baseball conferences (20:33), inadvertently collecting Dave Stieb baseball cards (22:00), her experience reviewing the show 'Pitch' (25:20), perfectly describing Daniel Murphy's base running (32:42), lecturing college boys about Jimmy Key (42:28), her thoughts on Jose Reyes (47:43), her fears that Jay Bruce was going to be the next Jason Bay (55:00), and oh so much more.
For more info on...
2017-07-2357 min
Good FundiesIf You're Not Streets Ahead...Brian and Roger finally agreed on their level of anxiety as Mets fans (03:45) and debated the definition of 'conspiracy' when talking about who is responsible for Amed Rosario remaining in Las Vegas (25:25). Then there was a big discussion on if any Met is truly 'untouchable', and friend there were some disagreements. The two specifically talked about the possible trade deadline returns for a Jay Bruce (37:00), Jacob deGrom (45:30), Michael Conforto (52:40),Wilmer Flores (55:30), or Addison Reed (01:00:30), and other possible future goners.
In the mailbag, Brian and Roger determined which Met is the best cook (01:04:30), debated if the balls are juiced (01:09:00), started a...
2017-07-191h 48
Good FundiesDaddy and the Boy (with Sean O'Connor)Brian and Roger looked back at the over/under predictions they made for the 2017 Mets season back in April to their occasional utter embarrassment. The boys also found time to shake their heads and try to make sense of the latest Matt Harvey injury news and losing Bartolo Colon yet again.
Then they had a chat with writer and big time Mets fan Sean O'Connor (Hood Adjacent with James Davis, Late Late Show with James Corden) about Chris Christie, Steve Somers, Kevin James, Facebook message boards, trying to get James Davis to do a Garfield joke, having the absolute worst...
2017-07-112h 14
Good FundiesAfter GeographyRoger and Brian asked and answered a lot of geographical questions, such as "Where does Asdrubal Cabrera get off?", and "Where does Terry Collins get off?", plus "Where in the world is Amed Rosario?"
The METCON level was updated with new and improved context, and Roger, to his horror, heard Brian convince himself that the Mets still have a chance to make the postseason.
Roger made things worse by defending a Terry Collins decision regarding Michael Conforto, and Brian reflected further on the difference between Scooter's slump in 2016 and his struggles the last few weeks.
In the mailbag, the Good...
2017-06-271h 48
Get Your Favorite Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryDrone Warrior: An Elite Soldier's Inside Account of the Hunt for America's Most Dangerous Enemies by Brett Velicovich, Christopher S. StewarPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/294613 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Drone Warrior: An Elite Soldier's Inside Account of the Hunt for America's Most Dangerous Enemies Author: Brett Velicovich, Christopher S. Stewart Narrator: Brett Velicovich, Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 45 minutes Release date: June 27, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.42 of Total 26 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 4 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: A former Delta Force black ops member takes us inside America’s covert drone war in this headline-making, never-before-told account for fans of Zero Dark Thirty and Lone Survivor, told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal writer an...
2017-06-2705 min
Good FundiesFreedom! '17 (with JT. Terán)Note: Since even Roger is starting to give up on the Mets' season, Good Fundies is a 51s/Rumble Ponies podcast now. Always was, if anyone asks.
Brian talked about his attempts at freeing Amed Rosario and his thoughts about the future of Dominic Smith, and Roger talked about Marcos Molina, the latest on his feud with Rowdy the Pony, and his weekend adventure to see the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in action. Helping Roger discuss his journey into Rowdy's neck of the woods was his travel buddy, JT. Terán (Rising Apple). The special guest also gave his thoughts on R...
2017-06-201h 58
Good FundiesCormier's Korner: Michael Price is a Mets FanMichael Price (The Simpsons, F is For Family) is a Mets fan. He once annoyed Alex Trebek over it. He's also written some Mets jokes into The Simpsons.
Duffy Dyer was Michael's favorite obscure Met growing up. He has had an interesting life.
2017-06-1555 min
Good FundiesThe Cespedes EffectBrian and Roger talked about the positive, life-affirming effect Yoenis Cespedes (and Steven Matz and Seth Lugo) have had on the Mets, why Jose Reyes is still hanging around, and if the Mets are good or bad at the whole drafting and evaluating players thing. Plus they updated the METCON level and ventured into the listener mailbag, where the two put together their all-time worst Mets starting rotations, got into why Terry Collins could possibly be making his hatred of Michael Conforto public again, and Brian said something that truly shocked Roger.
Thanks to Lily Allen and Andrew Lowden for...
2017-06-131h 14
Good FundiesI Want to BelieveBrian and Roger talked about the crazier than usual events going on at Citi Field lately, if Wilmer Flores has secretly - no kidding - been an All-Star player this entire time, when Amed Rosario is going to show up already, how Brian is the Mets' Grim Reaper, if Robert Gsellman or Matt Harvey should be the new team closer, the most likable thing Terry Collins has done in a long time, and seriously where is Amed Rosario? Plus a dip into the mailbag, the several premieres of 'Roger's Conspiracy Theory of the Week', and Brian's introduction to the phrase...
2017-06-061h 24
Good FundiesNo More DramaBrian revealed some shocking news about the current METCON level before revealing his true thoughts about Derek Jeter. Roger blamed the Jeurys Familia injury on the Warthen slider while Brian, in only his estimation, gave his old friend and podcast partner his support. The two also talked about Asdrubal Cabrera's allergy to the disabled list, Terry Collins breaking the record for longest tenured Mets manager, when Amed Rosario will show up to Queens, what in the actual F is going on, how Neil Walker enjoys wine, if Michael Conforto cries before he goes to sleep, and more if you could...
2017-05-161h 24
Good FundiesThe Greatest Man That Ever Lived (with Greg Prince)Brian started by predicting a "short" episode, dooming it to become the longest one in podcast history. Blame too many calls to the bullpen.
But it was worth it because Brian reminisced back to earlier this week when he got to ask Keith Hernandez two questions and listened to him talk about "leadership." Roger and Brian also talked about the future of Matt Harvey, if David Wright was dragging Noah Syndergaard as politely as possible, and if Zack Wheeler's promising spring training debut means the Mets will do better in 2017 than Brian originally predicted.
Then Roger talked with Greg Prince...
2017-03-161h 42
Good FundiesThe Mangan-DeMayo Debate (with Joe DeMayo)Brian and Roger said goodbye to Adam Rubin and Ty Kelly and discussed the reunions of Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas to the team, wondering if the two will bring the Mets to glory or nah. After Roger successfully proved in one important way how Jay Bruce is objectively better than Giancarlo Stanton, Brian broke down what the new ZiPS projections from Dan Szymborski say about the Mets chances in 2017.
Then in the main event, Joe DeMayo of St. Lucie to Flushing battled Brian in the #StateoftheMets debate. The two argued over how well the Mets will do this season...
2017-02-101h 29
Good FundiesFour More Years of Yoenis Cespedes (with Jared Diamond)Brian and Roger were joined by Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal! He talked about the possible lockout, what really goes on during the Winter Meetings and the Rule 5 draft, the excellent newsletter he writes with Mike Vorkunov, and what Yoenis Cespedes' signing portends for the future of the rest of the Mets outfield.
Oh yeah, Cespedes signed with the Mets (pending a physical no jinx). Brian and Roger talked about that a bunch, as well as if the Yo signing means the Mets are now capable of spending like a big market team, if its legal to have...
2016-11-301h 22
Good FundiesThe Disbarring of Bartolo Colon: Attorney at LawRoger and Brian said so long to two beloved players - Bartolo Colon and Eric Campbell, and hello again to Neil Walker, and wondered if the additions and subtractions will equal better things. Then the two ran down the top free agents in baseball and figured out who would make excellent new Mets. Brian again made it very clear he will be very upset if Yoenis Cespedes left, and gave Jay Bruce a cruel title. He also broke his historic silence on the hiring of Glenn Sherlock, and while Roger said cutter when he meant two-seamer, he did explain how...
2016-11-221h 23
Good FundiesRumble Pony UpBrian and Roger returned to talk about that crazy World Series and how Cleveland can't handle winning. They also started the hot stove speculation on where Yoenis Cespedes will end up, how the team should approach their 2017 bullpen, applauded Binghamton for naming the Mets' Double-A squad the Rumble Ponies, and wondered if the Mets should just go ahead and rename themselves the Rumble Ponies too. The boys also dipped into the mailbag, realized how much Noah Syndergaard was robbed of a Cy Young nomination, touched on that recent election, and recounted that time Roger thought it was Usher when in...
2016-11-101h 15
Good FundiesSunday Fundies: You're a MonsterTo celebrate the Mets making the postseason (yay!), here's a bonus installment of Good Fundies. This was the mailbag portion of the show Roger and Brian recorded a few nights ago that was just too entertaining (weird) to be put on the regular episode. They talked Fernando Salas, Jay Bruce, if David Wright should become the manager, and Brian asked Roger a couple of ethics questions after Brian promised Roger he wouldn't call him a monster again.
2016-10-0217 min
Good FundiesThe Circle of TrustIn the regular season finale of Good Fundies, Brian and Roger have a pleasant discourse over which Met would do best in a debate. Then they set the Mets' wild card game roster (no jinx!) for Terry Collins and Sandy Alderson before figuring out who made Terry's "circle of trust" and will come out of the bullpen.
They also talked about how sad Jim Halpert was on The Office, how annoying Ryan Howard was on both The Office and the Phillies over the last decade, felt bad for Steven Matz, and put the Mets' ridiculous injury reporting practices on blast...
2016-09-291h 02
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
Good FundiesThe One During the Hot Streak (with Matthew Cerrone)After Brian and Roger debated over whether or not anybody will get the references to Wilmer Flores' favorite show 'Friends', they talked Tim Tebow, how the Mets have become unstoppable, and whom to blame for Michael Conforto not being his old amazing self this season.
Then they welcomed MetsBlog founder Matthew Cerrone. Him and Brian admitted they thought the season was over two weeks ago before Matt went into how the Mets are employing the rope-a-dope strategy, the origins of MetsBlog, why he's writing a book during a pennant race, dealing with someone with the same name as you, and...
2016-09-091h 03
Good FundiesIn a World...Roger and Brian eulogized Neil Walker, talked about how Jelly "Kelly" Johnson and Wilmer "Wilmah" Flores have been stepping up lately, shook their heads at James Loney, determined if Seth Lugo and Rafael Montero will be any good, why animals haven't been supporting the Mets this season, and how the SNY kidcaster fared this year. Roger also tried to defend Jay Bruce, which Brian thought was very brave. This episode also includes the now weekly update of Brian's thoughts on if the Mets are still in it or not.
2016-09-0144 min
Good FundiesGrandy Can't Drive 55Roger and Brian figured out which Met would ruin the 'Fast & Furious' franchise just like Vin Diesel. Then they determined if Robert Gsellman is going to the Hall of Fame and if the Mets will exclusively go after long haired Long Island pitchers. After that, Brian insisted Yoenis Cespedes is going to opt out of his deal before refusing to wager any money on it. He also explained that the Mets aren't going to make the playoffs and made Roger uncomfortable over making him the optimistic one. They did though both agree on disliking Jonathon Niese and came up with...
2016-08-2555 min
Good FundiesConsider the ConfortoBrian and Roger said some Mets would do well in the Olympic decathlon, the "King of Olympic Sports" (before getting injured.) Then they talked about Michael Conforto's tragic existence. The two also talked about who makes the lineups for the team before talking about proper no-hitter jinxing protocols and if Steven Matz should have been allowed to join history. Roger justifiably mocked the Arizona Diamondbacks uniforms before defining what constitutes being a "fair weather" Met fan. Brian got a new microphone so this episode is historic AF.
2016-08-181h 06
Good FundiesHow Are We Still In This Thing?Roger and Brian thought about how the Mets are still in the playoff race despite being uh, bad lately. Then they wondered if Yoenis Cespedes is going to come back next season, and if they want him to. Same with Neil Walker. Then they began a new segment called "Savior or Soup?", which asked if newcomer T.J. Rivera is the Mets' savior or another Eric "Soup" Campbell. Then Roger vented his annoyance at Matt Reynolds, who he thought was a savior but has been a Soup. Then he felt sorry for Terry Collins, who is so obviously trying to...
2016-08-111h 01
Good FundiesEverything is Terrible!Brian was hopping mad over Yoenis Cespedes playing golf while he was hurt, as Roger pictured Cespedes in funny golf hats. The two talked about the Jay Bruce and Jonathon Niese trades. Also about how Terry Collins can't say no, and how much he is to blame for everything in life. They held funeral proceedings for Lucas Duda, and while they're at it they threw in Cespedes and the 2016 Mets season into the six foot hole too. In the mailbag segment, Roger and Brian counseled two depressed listeners who don't understand why they continue to be Mets fans before figuring...
2016-08-041h 06
Good FundiesThis is FineBrian does not apologize for pulling a Chris Sale and earning his one week suspension. Then the two figured out if it's better to be the best player on a World Series winning team or to be a Hall of Famer with no rings. Then they went into whom the Mets should acquire before the upcoming trade deadline, and specifically discussed if Jonathon Lucroy wanting "peace and quiet" means anything. Then Brian talked about Jeurys Familia's saves streak that Roger jinxed, before Roger revealed Addison Reed is more awesome than you already thought. Michael Conforto doesn't suck in center field...
2016-07-2851 min
Good FundiesThe People v. Alejandro De AzaIn yet another "special" installment, Roger went solo and went through the Good Fundies mailbag. He was asked repeatedly if Alejandro De Aza should be maimed or murdered. Roger complained about the Hall of Fame ceremonies and how Todd Hundley got a bad break. He also talked about Mike Piazza since he's getting inducted this weekend into the Hall of Fame and everything.
2016-07-2226 min
Good FundiesSpecial Special, Super Special EditionRoger and Brian figured out which Met is going to end up on the DL from a Pokemon Go related injury. Brian fixed the Home Run Derby. Then the two agreed on Terry Collins' managerial approach to the All-Star Game before making over/under predictions for the Mets' upcoming second half. They then dove deep into ESPN's excellent 30 for 30 'Doc & Darryl'. Roger was happy for Alejandro De Aza before feeling bad for him until Brian realized Matt Harvey was deserving of empathy after all. Brian then told a terrible joke.
Corrections: The 30 for 30 is titled 'Doc & Darryl,' not 'Darryl...
2016-07-1455 min
Good FundiesWilmer Flores is GreatBrian said he thinks Wilmer Flores has a "Big" situation going on, but Roger said he believes he has a different kind of problem, one that no doctor has officially discovered as of yet. Brian and Roger also discussed what the Mets should do with Matt Harvey's super weird (non-Tommy John) injury. Then they looked back at the most unlikely moments from the first half of the 2016 Mets season. Roger then went 1 for 2 on Mets All-Star trivia before essentially hijacking the mailbag segment trying to convince Brian that trading for Carlos Beltran is a good idea. Roger was as smarmy...
2016-07-0853 min
Good FundiesShow Us Your Elbows!Brian and Roger speculated on what Terry Collins' new occupation will be after he is fired from managing the Mets. Then they looked into a possible future where the Mets have a fire sale and just give up this crazy dream of going back to the postseason and beyond. Noah Syndergaard totally lied about having a happy elbow and Brian was okay with it, but not cool with making fun of the reporter who was upset over it. Roger tries to pin Brian down on a definitive guess on how Jose Reyes will do when he returns to the majors...
2016-07-0152 min
Good FundiesR.I.P. David Wright('s Career Maybe)Roger eulogizes David Wright, who is not dead in the technical sense. The two would wager he will do his best to try and make another comeback (they got five on it, in fact.)Brian suggests to Roger a possibility that David Wright can switch spines with someone with a healthy spine, before judging Roger heavily over his reaction. Brian gives no quarter to Matt Reynolds and talks about what Triple A stats to look at to determine who the other chumps are in Las Vegas. We celebrate Wilmer Flores' recent hot streak with 30 seconds of happiness in his honor...
2016-06-1749 min
Good FundiesStud Muffins and 8th Inning FoolsThis week:
- The double A Binghamton Mets considering changing their nickname to, among other monikers, the Stud Muffins; Roger explains why it's the perfect choice
- Was the Citi Field reception to Daniel Murphy's return what we expected? And do we regret swapping out Ol' Murph for Neil Walker yet?
- Addison Reed is doing well by just throwing fastballs, and Brian gets exasperated trying to figure out how.
- The boys feel bad for Carlos Torres, whose name is getting dragged in the mud thanks to the deaf, dumb, and blind home plate umpire with the same name...
2016-05-1843 min
Good FundiesCampbellPod!!!This week Brian and Roger speculate on how Eric Campbell is blackmailing Terry Collins into playing time, and Soup's ideal role with the New York Mets. Roger rants about instant replay for awhile and presents two conspiracy theories, while Brian lies about not watching Sportscenter. Brian and Roger debate on whether a 20-strikeout pitching performance is more impressive than a pitcher hitting two home runs in one game before thoroughly enjoying a long look at how terrible the Atlanta Braves are currently doing and if they can break the '62 Mets record for futility. They also figure out where Ron...
2016-05-1354 min
Good FundiesWith Apologies to Bob GibsonJoin Brian "Batting Around" Mangan and Roger "Drowsy Congested Ray Romano" Cormier as they discuss the Mets' underwhelming split of the Royals to start the 2016 season, how Matt Harvey is like Alex Rodriguez, debate the neighborhood play, agree on who the best pitcher on the staff is (this week), who on the Mets is not screwing up their at-bat music choices, and the living or dead status on David Wright. Oh, and there is a Game of Thrones spoiler from last season, but it has nothing to do with the status of Jon Snow, which would have fit the dead...
2016-04-0853 min