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Pleasant Good Evening Episode 115: The Last SupperWe're going out with a bang. With Sam's move to broadcasting pro ball, we're hanging up the microphones -- at least for a while. To send us off into the extended hiatus sunset, we sat down with some of our favorite friends and guests in a jam-packed final episode. This is easily the longest episode we've done, so get ready for nearly three hours of mostly remembering guys. Before the guests begin, we do talk about Edwin Diaz, his injury, and the larger discourses that go along with the WBC. About 16 minutes in...

2023-03-202h 46

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 114: Jack Assured Us There Would be NO Perfect GameHEY! This week, we're talking WBC. We're talking Mets' injuries. We're talking about how Jack said team Israel would absolutely get a baserunner. We're talking about the Mets' bullpen. We're talking about about a special announcement that Sam has *eyes emoji*. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2023-03-141h 09

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 109: Definitely Not Episode 108*Disclaimer: We know we called this episode 108. That's a mistake. Pretend we're saying it's episode 109. It's episode 109* This week! Ok, we've recovered from Carlos Correa. The Mets' big rebound move is...Tommy Pham? Let's talk about that. Plus! Some clarity on where the Mets might go to round out the bullpen. And! A brief retrospective on some of the prospects the Mets have traded away in recent years. Finally! A pretty detailed look at this year's and next year's Hall of Fame ballot and the discourse surrounding it all. ...

2023-01-261h 09

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 103: Cold StoveA happy belated Thanksgiving and welcome back to yet another PGE! This week Sam and Jack take on perhaps the scariest thing a baseball fan can face: an empty, boring week in the offseason. Even with not much concrete in the way of news, we found 90 minutes worth of content! It's good stuff, we promise. For instance, the Mets brought some depth arms in. Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham don't seem too interesting -- but Jack thinks he's found something interesting about them. Likewise, we discuss if and how the Mets should tackle the rest of the...

2022-11-301h 29

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 101: Opening the Offseason with Trumpets!Welcome to the offseason Mets fans! We hope you enjoyed masquerading as Phillies fans for a couple of weeks if you chose to do so, but now it's back to business for Billy Eppler and the Mets! The Mets started the offseason early by ensuring everyone knows it's about the Mets, baby. They re-signed Edwin Diaz to a 5-year contract, the most lucrative deal for a relief pitcher in MLB history. On the pod this week, we break down why this deal is Good and why you shouldn't worry about the Mets prioritizing Diaz over Nimmo or...

2022-11-091h 15

Pleasant Good Evening The 100th Episode Extravaganza! (with Richard Staff and Abigail Noy)Happy 100th, PGE! To celebrate, we're running it back with the same raucous duo of guests from Episode 86 back in July: screen printing princess Abigail Noy and wordsmith and e-mongrel Richard Staff! Listen as Sam, Jack, Abigail, and Rich try to stay on topic through more than 100 minutes of content for the Pod's 100th episode. Featured within this utter(ly entertaining) mess are conversations about Jeff McNeil's hero arc, why Bryce Harper and the Phillies are so darn likeable right now, why the possibility of them winning the World Series makes us less angry than...

2022-10-311h 48

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 98: Let's Get Wild (Card)Bring on the Padres! After a rough weekend in Atlanta (understatement), the Mets failed to secure the NL East crown. Sam and Jack recap the series behind and preview the series ahead. For the first time in PGE history, the boys talk about the Mets in the playoffs! For real!! Join them as they try to make sense of the Mets' playoff rotation plans, build out the rest of the roster, and give the Padres as much credit as we thing they deserve. We also recap some cool parts of the 2022 regular season...

2022-10-071h 30

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 96: The Mets are Heading Back to the Playoffs!!You saw the title. We're back, baby. These. Mets. Still work to do. The division isn't nearly won. But the Mets have a confirmed spot. Sam and Jack watched the Mets clinch, and now you can listen to Sam and Jack watch the Mets clinch! Max Scherzer rocks. The Mets swept the Pirates this weekend. Sandy Alderson is out. All that and more on another fun episode of PGE. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-09-201h 30

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 95: We are a Mariners Podcast in This EpisodeJULIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO The Mets are good. They won four of six this week and took series from both the Pirates and Marlins. They did (briefly) fall out of first place, but the Braves coughed two games up in the standings immediately thanks to some friends in the Pacific Northwest. While Starling Marte is hurt, the offense is clicking again and the pitching has been alright outside of some questionable bullpen usage by Buck. Also Mark Vientos is here and Darin Ruf is bad still, so, sure. About 55 minutes into this episode, we literally just start reacting...

2022-09-121h 20

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 93: Imagine This Title is a Pun on Old-Timers' DayHello, PGE fans. On this week's episode, Jack and Sam talk about the Mets series' with the Rockies! The Mets won 3 of 4 - so it was mostly good. They talk the impending series against the Dodgers and why they're nervous (spoiler: It's because the Dodgers are very good). They also talk about Saturday's festivities at the ballpark. It was the first ever Mets' Old-Timers' Day! It was a lot of fun. Sam was there! The Mets retired Willie Mays' number in a shocking twist - but both of our handsome cohosts think that is the...

2022-08-291h 16

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 91: Cue the TrumpetsThe Mets are living well in the post-deadline world. That series win over the Braves might have been the highlight of the season. It rocked. They swept the Reds. They (result pending)ed the Phillies (we recorded before the rubber match). They're good. This is good. They're fun. Edwin Diaz is fun. Very fun. People have been really digging the trumpets lately. Likewise, Jacob deGrom is back and hasn't missed a beat. We talk about what that means to the team and why he is the key to building a sustainable winner in Queens.

2022-08-151h 15

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 88: Juan Soto YOU Are A New York MetRecapping the end of the first half against the Braves and Cubs! Futures Game! Pete in the Home Run Derby! All-Star Game! Edwin didn't pitch :( Juan Soto trade rumors! Breaking down the Mets' draft! And first half superlatives!!! Thanks for listening to PGE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-07-211h 19

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 87: Keefer NandezIt was a good but also bad week for the Mets. They went 4-3 with really fun wins in Cincinnati and on Keith Day...but they also had annoying shutout losses in Cincinnati and after Keith Day. Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, and Starling Marte are All-Stars. Max is back. Jake is ever closer. Also Keith Day rocked, btw. Enjoy the (normal, sorry for the chaotic episode last week) episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-07-111h 16

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 86: The Chaos Episode with Richard Staff and Abigail NoyFor the 86th episode of the podcast and in honor that number's significance in Mets' history, we figured we'd do something special for this one: for the first time ever we have TWO guests on. Returning friends of the pod Abigail Noy (@BringDaNoyz) and Richard Staff (@RichardStaff) ensured that this episode is the most chaotic episode we've ever put out. Good luck following along. It was a lot of fun for us, but we're not sure if it will transate. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-07-041h 37

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 85: The Large Adult Son vs Dad-Bod Athlete DebateIt is the 85th episode of Pleasant Good Evening. On tap this week: The Astros are good, and so are the Mets. However, this week, the Astros made the Mets look bad. Round two in New York this week with Justin Verlander due Wednesday! Also, the Mets could've swept the Marlins if not for literally any timely hitting on Sunday. A series win is a series win is a series win, so *shrug emoji*. Despite a down week, things are looking fine in Metsland. Max Scherzer is set for (hopefully) one m...

2022-06-281h 13

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 84: (We) Met The MetsThe Mets are good! The bullpen is bad! You all told us when you met some Mets! Listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-06-201h 11

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 83: No More Parties in LAWhat's up, Pleasant Good Eveningers... This week, pinch-hitter and friend of the pod Rob Piersall from Mets Legends fills in for Sam (tonsillitis, 10-day IL) alongside Jack to break down the Mets hellishly long West Coast roadtrip. Plus, Jack and Rob talk about how threatening these Braves and Phillies winning streaks are. And, picking up the pieces with Holderman hurt and Nogosek back in Triple-A. Also, Noah Syndergaard was being a weirdo this weekend with the Mets in Anaheim. Jack and Rob get into his decision to avoid the media.

2022-06-131h 26

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 82: Nick Plummer Sweeps Away the Phillies!!Happy Memorial Day. The New York Mets have their biggest May division lead EVER. They lost a tough series in San Francisco but came home to sweep the Phillies -- and it was their first sweep of the season! Today, Jack and Sam recap an awesome weekend series that culminated in some surprising heroics. Also, some updates on some injured Mets and what getting deGrom and Scherzer back could mean for this team. Plus, how vital is this upcoming West Coast road trip? And, another update on the State Of The...

2022-05-301h 24

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 81: But This Time, With College DegreesWe are back! After a week off to selfishly celebrate finishing our undergraduate studies, your favorite angsty baseball post-grads are back to chat about the ever-changing landscape of those New York Mets. Listen, they're still a good baseball team. Perhaps, even a great one. Though they lost their first series of the year since last we spoke (damn you, Mariners, for sending down Jarred Kelenic to prevent the Brodie Bowl from happening and then beating us two-of-three while we celebrated with our families), but still went 5-2 this week to the Cardinals and Rockies. They head to...

2022-05-231h 20

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 80: Your Loss Will Be Featured on Amazin' Finishes 2022Ok, this is a fun team. The Mets STILL haven't lost a series after splitting with Atlanta and taking 2/3 in a rain-shortened Philly series this weekend. That's nine straight series, no series losses. They've won 20 games in their first 30, are the first 20-win team in MLB, and the seventh team in franchise history to start with 20 or more wins in 30 games. It's been a hell of a ride. Also, they came back and won a game on Friday that they trailed by six runs entering the ninth inning. That absolutely rocked. We talk...

2022-05-091h 01

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 79: League-Wide ShrinkageGuys, so much happened this week. The Mets won another series. That makes seven in a row to begin the season. They threw a no-hitter this week! They got in a silly baseball fight! They cut Robinson Cano (!!!!)! They made that ridiculous comeback in St. Louis! A lot happened!! Listen to us talk about it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-05-0351 min

2022-04-2544 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 77: Bring on the GiantsThe Mets have a league leading 7 wins through ten games! They're the only NL team to win 7 of 10 (because the Giants have won 7 of 9...) Speaking of those Giants, they come to town for four games this week. They'll face a Mets team that leads the World in starting pitching ERA (1.07 through 10 games is a record since earned runs became a tracked stat in 1913, thanks friend of the pod Michael Mayer for that nugget). They'll face a Mets team that is without Mark Canha and Brandon Nimmo, who both have Covid, but is hitting nonetheless. Lindor, Marte, Alonso...

2022-04-1858 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 76: Real Baseball and High Leverage Trevor WilliamsThe Mets are 3-1. They were very nearly 4-0. Tylor Megill throws 99 now. Max Scherzer threw a quality start without his best stuff. Chris Bassitt rocks. Carlos Carrasco is very good ((outside of the first inning)). Mark Canha and Jeff McNeil are hitting a million. Eduardo Escobar is a doubles machine. Pete Alonso loves grannies. Francisco Lindor might hit better with a split lip. The bullpen might also be Good. National League, you've been warned. Enjoy the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-04-111h 01

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 75: The Sky Isn't Falling, It's Just RainingLet me know if this sounds familiar: Jacob deGrom is hurt. We know, we know. We're sad too. Oh also Max Scherzer might be hurt. It was not a fun week in Metsland. Dom Smith is still a Met and Chris Paddack and Eric Hosmer are not. We discuss the trade that wasn't. And the trade that was: Miguel Castro is a Yankee and Joely Rodriguez is a Met. RIP CastroHive. Enjoy the episode. Happy Opening Week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-04-041h 04

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 74: With Tim Britton of The AthleticIt's been a while since we brought on a guest, so we got a good one: The Athletic's Tim Britton! Tim joined us to talk all things Mets and Mets beat - from camp storylines like those last bullpen spots to prospects to watch - and a few things decidedly non-Mets (come for his musings about Chasen Shreve, stay for his takes about Duke basketball). Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-03-281h 06

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 73: Steal Base, Bat FirstThe Mets are playing baseball games. In fact, they played a couple this weekend. One of them was one TV!! Also, the NL East is NOT playing around with some of these transactions. Matt Olson, Kyle Schwarber, Nicholas Castellanos, Jorge Soler; and the Mets have countered with... Chasen Shreve, I guess. NEW PGE BABY --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-03-2157 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 72: Baseball is Back!!!!BASEBALL IS BACK BASEBALL IS BACK Also, Chris Bassitt and Adam Ottavino are Mets. That's neat! We talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-03-1459 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 71: We Are in Baseball-less H*LLPGE PGE PGE PGE On the docket this week: -Opening day canceled -Expanded playoffs are dumb and we don't like them -Which Mets teams would have made the playoffs in the 14-team setup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-03-0754 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 70: A Couple of Max MoronsHi Mets fans, it's PGE time. Today's docket: -Is Rihanna a Mets fan? And if so, will she come on the pod? -Football is over but still no (major league) baseball -Juan Soto and Aaron Judge: Future Mets? -Addressing the Matt Harvey situation -Spring Training is underway (sorta!) and we take a look at some prospects who have caught out eye in camp. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-02-2148 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 69: Talkin' 'Bout Some Idiots on the Nice Episodehaha funny number nice Ok for real though, this week we kept it a little shorter. We chatted about some dumb people, like a certain former Mets pitcher-turned-NFT-bro, the latest Lockout Dummies, whoever ranked Derek Jeter ahead of Albert Pujols on ESPN's top 100 all-time baseball player list, the Twitter Guy who didn't realize he was critiquing Mike Trout's "pitching machine swing", and a veteran reporter who wrote a hackneyed article on the Mets' hitting analytics last season. We hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-02-0744 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 68: Drafting All-Time Mets TeamsHello friends of the pod. In this episode, we break down the Hall of Fame vote. Then, we each draft a 26-man roster consisting of Mets players we've watched in our lifetimes. It was pretty fun! Let us know which of us drafted a better team. You can reach us on Twitter @ThePGEpod. Enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-01-311h 07

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 67: Let the Old Dudes Play the BaseballHello listeners. It's us, the PGE boys. Here's some PGE for you to listen to. This week, we talked about the Mets hiring Glenn Sherlock as bench coach. Then we talked about Keith Hernandez getting his number retired by the Mets. We also talked about who we'd want to see in an Old Timer's Day game. Then we talked about the international free agent (teenagers) that the Mets signed. We hope you enjoy our podcast episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2022-01-171h 03

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 66: Dunking on a Hall of Fame Candidate with Dylan HornikWelcome to 2022! To ring in the new year, we have brought on our first repeating guest: the incomparable Dylan Hornik! Despite the beefy runtime (similar to last week's pod with Abigail Noy, go check it out if you haven't), this episode with Dylan is pretty straightforward. Given that it's 2022, we stepped into the time machine and traveled a decade back by unpacking the wild 2012 Mets' season, which is now a whole ten years old! Then, we played a new game birthed from the brain of our lovely host Jack Hendon. In this game, we take...

2022-01-041h 25

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 65: Wife Guy Chat with Abigail NoyWe have a guest! Her name is Abigail Noy, or @BringDaNoyz on Mets Twitter. She's a one-time Jeopardy! contestant, a screen printer (@sympathetic.inker on Instagram for her designs) and a big Mets fan! She is delightful and we think you'll enjoy her. We covered a lot of ground with her, from her Mets fan origin story to Kris and Anna Benson and the curse of the the Mets' Santa costume. Enjoy the episode and give Abigail a follow. Happy New Year, Mets fans! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

2021-12-271h 24

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 64: No One Ever Saw A Tyrannosaurus RexSteve got what he wanted; Buck Showalter is the Mets new manager. Let's talk about it. We also run through a list of remaining free agents and assess whether the Mets should or should not sign them in a game of Hot or Not (yeah, that's right. We brought it back!) Why is this episode over an hour long? What is the title referencing? Just listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-12-201h 04

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 63: Who's Got the Keys? We're Locked OutHelp pass the time in MLB Lockout Purgatory by listening to us break down the lockout and go over the Mets' managerial finalists. Hint: we both don't want Buck Showalter, but it's more nuanced than that. There's also a Rick Van Den Hurk reference, so stick around for that. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-12-1357 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 62: MAX SCHERZER IS A METMAX SCHERZER IS A MET MAX SCHERZER IS A MET Starling Marte, Mark Canha, and Eduardo Escobar are also Mets but... MAX SCHERZER IS A MET! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-11-2947 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 61: Ok Fine They Hired A GuyNoah Syndergaard is an Angel. Billy Eppler is running the show. Who the heck is gonna manage the Mets? News broke while we were recording! It was not good news! Listen to us chat about it all. Thanks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-11-2353 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 60: I Mean Seriously Guys Just Hire SomeoneThe GM search is still stalled. Eduardo Rodriguez set the market for starting pitchers by signing with the Tigers. The Mets feel like they have absolutely no direction. Robinson Cano is still on this team. We talk about it all. Welcome back to PGE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-11-1551 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 59: Skunks All AroundHello Mets fans, welcome to the offseason. Baseball is done in 2021. The Braves won it all. Meh. The Mets have been busy behind bylines as usual. This week, we dealt with the truth behind the Rat/Raccoon scandal coming to light. Jeff McNeil didn't want to shift. Francisco Lindor didn't like that Jeff McNeil didn't want to shift. They fought about it. A certain ex-front office guy might have leaked the story. We talk about it. Chili Davis is also Big Mad at the Mets over his firing. Does he have a right to be bitter? Yes. Did he make...

2021-11-0948 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 58: Please Hire SomeoneWe're back for another fresh, new, exciting, delicious episode of PGE. Two teams are still playing baseball. We talk about the series as it shifts back to Houston. We also talk about Bob Melvin's departure from the A's and the implications it may have on the Mets. We then discuss the Mets' continuously depressing front office search. Will we ever have nice things? Then, we reminisce about 2015. Harvey Day and Hosmer's Mad Dash were six years ago! Time flies when your team stinks. Enjoy the episode and be sure...

2021-11-0156 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 57: Rooting for the MeteorWe took a week off, but we're back with a new episode... This week, we're taking a look at the MLB playoffs and give our thoughts. Both of our initial predictions were not very good, as it turns out. We tell you who to root for of the remaining four teams (hint, it's none of them). We also talk Mets' managerial and front office hunt(s). We think Luis Rojas got a bad wrap. We'll tell you why. We also go through the list of (known) candidates for the Mets' POBO/GM spot and try...

2021-10-1855 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 56: Finally, a Merciful EndThe 2021 regular season is in the books and the Mets finished 77-85. It was a rough second half and a painful finish to an otherwise disappointing season. We talk about it. We begin by breaking down the Game 162 chaos and previewing the playoffs. We give our in-depth playoff predictions and let you know who wins the 2021 World Series. We also went back and looked at our predictions for the 2021 Mets season. We go prediction-by-prediction and see what we got right and what we got VERY wrong (which was a lot). Then, we give...

2021-10-0459 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 55: with Mets Fan and Filmmaker Nick DavisSorry for the wait, Mets fans... we hope it's worth it. We're thrilled to welcome Nick Davis onto the podcast. Davis is the director and producer of Once Upon a Time in Queens, the recent four-part ESPN 30-for-30 documentary on the 1986 Mets. Davis joins us around the 21-minute mark and talks about the series with us. He discusses his film background and how he's previously crossed the intersection between documentaries and sports. He also talks about his vision for the project, how his own Mets fandom occasionally clouded his judgement during production, and shares some...

2021-09-301h 17

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 54: Once Upon A Time on PGEHey Mets fans! It's a fresh week which means a fresh Pleasant Good Evening. This week, we spend the front half of the episode tracking our way through a rough week in Metsville. The Mets lost 5 of 6, including a sweep to the Cardinals and losing the first two to the Phillies. We provide a brief eulogy of the season now that the Mets' playoff hopes are effectively kaput. We spend the rest of the episode talking about our thoughts on ESPN's docuseries on the 1986 Mets, called "Once Upon a Time in Queens", that aired last...

2021-09-201h 02

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 53: The Francisco Lindor ShowWe'll keep it simple this week: Francisco Lindor rocks. The Mets won the Subway Series. The Yankees were being little babies. It was a lot of fun. We recap the series, the week as a whole, and look forward to the final 18 games of the season and predict if the Mets will climb back to the playoffs. Enjoy the episode, fellow Lindor enjoyers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-09-1353 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 52: We're Going Streaking (Maybe)So, the Mets won six of seven this week. They're 3.5 games out of a playoff spot. They can't stop hitting. How interesting. We're getting sucked right back in. We talk about everything that happened on the field post-thumb incident. We also talk off-the-field stuff. Zack Scott's DUI has left an unfortunate stain on an otherwise great week for the Mets. Let's discuss where the front office goes from here. There's also lots of injury news and notes to go over. Lots of rehab assignments! Then, we reminisce about that wonderful Labor Day series...

2021-09-061h 07

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 51: With Syracuse Mets Broadcaster Will ScottThe Mets won a series. After the Giants swept them at home to start the week, the Mets finished out with two straight to take a series from the lowly Nationals. There was offense! Timely hitting! Dingers! It was good. However, it seems to be the last thing on Mets fans' minds heading into the new week. The team's new thumbs down celebration appears to be directed at the fans who have booed the Mets' underperforming players all season. Javy Báez' postgame comments lit a flaming discourse that burned deep into the night. It sucked. We t...

2021-08-301h 00

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 50: Happy Anniversary, PGE!We made it a year. 50 episodes down, and we're just getting started. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, sincerely, for listening to us every week. To celebrate, we have an absolutely loaded episode for you. The front half is fairly normal PGE stuff. We talk about the roadtrip out west - and it's not all negative this time. There's some positives to break down. Specifically, coming home off a win, having Javy back with Lindor following in short order, and Marcus Stroman continuing to shove every fifth day. And let's not get too...

2021-08-231h 18

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 49: The Dodgers Are Better Than The MetsThe fun part of the week was when the Mets swept the Nationals. Pete Alonso hit a walk-off homer! It was fun! Then they got swept by the (much better) Dodgers at home. It was rough. We've been feeling a little pessimistic about the way the team is feeling again, and we feel like we're justified. We break down what turned out to be a pretty ugly series, especially on the results-side. The offense still isn't clicking. They can't hit for power. They can't hit with guys on. The pitching staff has been...

2021-08-161h 08

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 48: Mets Reliever Tom Hackimer Helps Distract us From the Pain!The Mets have lost six of seven and fallen to third place in the division. While we do care about that, things around the Mets have been really, really depressing lately. So, after a brief, 20-minute conversation about some of the baseball stuff, we welcome Mets minor league reliever Tom Hackimer onto the pod! Tom is in Triple-A Syracuse right now slinging filth from the side. The Mets originally drafted him out of St. John's in 2015, and though he didn't sign, he made his way to the Mets earlier this season after being cut from the Twins...

2021-08-091h 19

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 47: Everything Has Sucked LatelyKumar Rocker did not sign with the Mets. The Mets pulled some sketchy crap in the process. Jacob deGrom is still hurt. Javy Báez is a Met, but no one else (besides literally Trevor Williams) came along with him on deadline day. The Mets lost five of eight this week. We're frustrated. We're upset. This is the most negative we've ever been on PGE. We hope it's cathartic for you. See you next week with (hopefully) better vibes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-08-0256 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 46: Time for Some Good Trades?The trade deadline is finally right around the corner, folks. This is the LAST PGE before the deadline. When next you hear from us, we will know if the Mets got their hands on any delicious morsels of baseballness. But first, we had to break down a very busy week in Metsland. Everything from that whack series in Cincy to the homestand opener against the Jays - we've got you covered with an in-depth recap, both on the offensive side and pitching side. That includes talking about Rich Hill, the Mets first real #traid.

2021-07-2653 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 45: Rich Staff Kicks off Season 2!Surprise! Welcome to the second season of Pleasant Good Evening! Not much has changed, except our shiny new logo in honor of the Mets' black jerseys. To help celebrate the start of the second half and the start of season two is resident Mets Twitter fav, Richard Staff. The king of the Staffpost and being left by your wife joins us to talk about how sad that dumb series in Pittsburgh made us. We are happy to come away with a good win, but jeez, that series stunk in general. We also talk Home Run...

2021-07-191h 09

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 44: Kumar! Alvarez! Future! Future!Kumar Rocker is a New York Met and frankly nothing else matters. The Mets got a guy they didn't think would fall to them at 10 in the draft. They're thrilled. We're thrilled. We talked about it. Francisco Alvarez hit a laserbeam homer in the Futures Game that has us feeling some things. We talked about it. The Home Run Derby is tonight. We broke it down round by round and came to the logical conclusion that, hey, this is gonna be really fun. It's too bad the Mets had to go and lose...

2021-07-1256 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 43: Start Spreading The News (That the Mets are Good)The Mets are good. Many people are saying it. You're hearing it more and more. The Yankees....not so great...and that makes us happy. In keeping with July 4th traditions, the Mets lit some fireworks against Gerrit Cole and Aroldis Chapman and took a series from the Yankees. After dropping three of four in Washington and Atlanta to start the week, it was very much needed. We recap the week and revel in laughing at our cross-town rivals. We also look ahead. Three against a hot Brewers club and four against a very bad...

2021-07-0558 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 42: We've Reached the Jackie Robinson NumberWhat's up Mets fans! Another Monday means another new PGE! This week, we're breaking down our thoughts and feelings after the Mets split eight games with the Braves and Phillies. We wished they won more games because it was a good chance to create some distance in the division, but hey - walk-off wins are cool at least! The pitching staff is being held together with thread right now, but we've been fairly impressed with the newcomers! Jacob deGrom was fairly pedestrian (by his standards) on Saturday. Are we worried? Do we even...

2021-06-2857 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 41: Literally Erick FeddeWhat an odd week, Mets fans. The Mets started by taking three straight from the Cubs, but ended the week losing four of five, including three of four to the Nationals. No more Kyle Schwarber, ever again please. This week is key for the Mets: eight games against the Braves and Phillies at home including doubleheaders against each. The Mets have a chance to create some distance. Jacob deGrom is good to go. Jeff McNeil is back. Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo are right behind him. Oh, and no, Kevin Pillar and Billy...

2021-06-2152 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 40: *Taps the 'Jacob Barnes Stinks' sign*The Mets took two of three from the Padres to win the season series, and yet it doesn't really feel that way. A winnable game got away from Luis Rojas and the Mets on Sunday while looking for a sweep. Rojas mismanaged his taxed bullpen and went to his worst arm in a tied game with the bases loaded and Fernando Tatis batting. It went about as poorly as you might expect. It's the big storyline of the week, and we break it down. David Peterson starts tonight against the Cubs looking to rebound after back-to-back awful...

2021-06-1455 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 39: Robinson Cancel CultureHappy Monday Mets fans. We've got another Pleasant Good Evening masterclass coming your way! This week, we talked about the Mets road trip out west to Phoenix and San Diego. The Mets went 4-3 across the two stops, taking two of three from the Snakes and splitting four games with the Friars. We're happy with how they played, especially hanging tough with a very good team of Dads in SoCal. We're very happy that Francisco Lindor, James McCann, and Dominic Smith have all started hitting. We talked about that in detail. We also...

2021-06-0756 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 38: The Mets Swept The Braves, IMOWe can call one game a sweep, right? Well, the Mets were supposed to play more baseball this week, but three rainouts cut into the week's schedule. Regardless, they took three of four from the Rockies and demolished the Braves in the lone weekend game to end the homestand on a nice four-game win streak. They've got the D-Backs and Padres on the road this week, and it looks like some reinforcements are on the way. Pete Alonso, Seth Lugo, and Kevin Pillar will return on the road trip. J.D. Davis, Luis Guillorme, and...

2021-05-3156 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 37: Pleasant Good Injured ListPleasant Good Evening has been activated from the 10-day IL (final exams) We took a week off to focus on finishing school, but we are BACK! The Mets on the other hand...they need some more time. Everyone is hurt and the active team looks a little more like the Syracuse Mets. But they're staying afloat, so that's all we can really ask...for now. Beyond the Mets, their injuries, and their injury replacements, we also talk about the White Sox and Tony La Russa. We're upset about that. Tune in and listen. ...

2021-05-2454 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 36: Mother's Day Sweep!It was quite the hectic week, Mets fans... It started with the firings of Chili Davis and Tom Slater as the team's hitting coaches. Then, Jacob deGrom couldn't start in St. Louis because of a lat injury. But they split the series against the Cardinals regardless. Then, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil possibly fought and Patrick Mazeika played hero on Friday. But there were also rodents involved, or so we were told. Then the team swept Arizona but deGrom is still hurt. There is a lot going on. We talk about all of...

2021-05-101h 02

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 35: Diesel Donnie, Jose Alvarado, and the Rhys Dinger That Never WasWhere do we even begin this week, Mets fans? Let's work our way backwards... You all saw that game last night on Sunday Night Baseball. The Mets make an epic 8th inning comeback to nearly let it fall by the wayside as Rhys Hoskins has a game-tying homer walked back by umpire review. The Mets hung on to win an instant classic, taking a series ripe with drama from the rival Phillies. We break down the entire series just moments after it ended, including discussing the contributions of some unsung heroes. Let's then talk about...

2021-05-0352 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 34: He Wants Your Diaper Around Your AnklesIt's starting to feel like this team is alternating good weeks and bad weeks. This week was...not so great. A sweep at the hands of the Cubs out in Wrigley dampened our outlook even despite the series win over the Nats that followed. There's lots of talk about, so let's get into it. We break down both series, in detail, so that you can live through the pain (and joy from the week's two wins) once again. We discuss the continued streakiness of both the offense and the defense, as it looked terrible in...

2021-04-2656 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 33: Maybe These Guys Don't SuckWhat a difference a week makes, Mets fans! The team is looking so, so much better than when last we spoke to you. In a week that included three more postponements, the Mets rattled off five wins in six tries including three out of four wins in doubleheader games. We break down why this team has started to turn it around. Spoiler alert: it's the pitching. But before we jump into that, we have to talk about the Athletic article that shed some light on the Mets' front office. We give you guys are nuanced take on...

2021-04-1954 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 32: Only 157 Games to GoIt seems hard to believe, but the Mets did actually play baseball this week. Your favorite youthful podcasters are here to break down the first official week of Mets baseball in 2021...and it was a doozy. The Mets won twice and they lost thrice. It was a frustrating week for a variety of reasons. One such reason was the lack of support, both offensively and in the bullpen, for Jacob deGrom. We're used to it, but for some reason we hoped it would be different this year. It's not. We're also frustrated because no one...

2021-04-1256 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 31: What The Heck Is a "Bally Sports" (with Rob Piersall)How's it going Mets fans! Another new week means another new PGE, even if the Mets' series in Washington got canned! This week, we're joined by the wonderful Rob Piersall (@RTPiersall) to further fill the time before the Mets first game. We start by breaking down the Francisco Lindor extension and the wide range of emotions we felt by going from the high of the extension to the low of Opening Day getting canceled for our boys in blue and orange. We then move into a discussion on covid-19 vaccines and how the Mets are...

2021-04-0554 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 30: Real Baseball is Nearly Upon UsCan you smell it, Mets fans? Baseball is almost here. We're bringing you the last episode before the regular season kicks off on Thursday. We can't wait! Can you? We spent this week doing mostly previews and predictions before the season kicks off. We first discussed the Opening Day roster and who we think gets the final spots. Then we moved onto our team predictions. We broke down who we think will lead the team in certain important categories, who will break out, who will be a dud, and where the team will finish. Feel...

2021-03-2955 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 29: With Mets Sidearmer Trevor Hildenberger!How's it going, Mets fans! This week, we're very excited to bring our first active Major Leaguer on the show in the form of current Mets pitcher Trevor Hildenberger. Before we talk to Trevor, we spend some time breaking down what Carlos Carrasco's injury means for the Mets' starting rotation. We also talk about the bullpen as a whole. Once we bring Trevor onto the show, we hit quite a few topics with him. First, we talk about why he signed with the Mets and what the vibe around camp has been like. ...

2021-03-2250 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 28: Pleasant Guillorme EveningWhat's up Mets fans! We're bringing a new episode of PGE to you to celebrate the new week, as usual. This week, we jump straight into dissecting the Luis Guillorme 22-pitch marathon plate appearance from Sunday. It was truly electric and we had to talk about it straight from the jump. We also talk about our frustrations with not getting to watch Jacob deGrom pitch on TV yet. And we talk about our frustrations with having to listen to Gary Apple call baseball games. Then we talk about the fifth starter spot. With...

2021-03-1558 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 27: They Did Some Baseball This Week!What's up Mets fans! Another week means another new PGE coming right at you. This week, Jack and I break down the games of the first full week of spring game action and discuss our impressions. We break down who we've been impressed with so far and who has been underwhelming. We also address the biggest question of Spring Training so far: what do we do about Jeurys Familia and Dellin Betances? We also talk about ESPN's awful interview-laden broadcast of Mets v. Nationals on Thursday and give our thoughts on the format. ...

2021-03-081h 01

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 26: With Freddie Bens...uhh...Dylan HornikHappy Monday Mets fans, and happy first week of games! To celebrate the start of the Mets' spring schedule, we are joined by a very special guest and friend of the podcast: MetsTwitter's own Dylan Hornik! Dylan joins us to talk about the first week or so of Spring Training and what the vibes around the team are like. We talk about some of the players' introductory press conferences, what under-the-radar players we're looking forward to seeing, and why it's so great to have some top prospects in camp. We also break down what to ex...

2021-03-0156 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 25: Baseball Do Be Back ThoHappy Spring Training, Mets fans! We've got our 25th episode of PGE coming at you! This week, we break down the Taijuan Walker signing and why we're pretty positive on it. We also talk about the starting rotation depth and why a fight for the fifth spot is a very good thing. Then, we discuss the bullpen and where it stands with Seth Lugo hurt. Should the Mets try to swing a deal with a remaining free agent? We also talk about Tim Tebow retiring from baseball and eulogize the entire Tim Tebow...

2021-02-2253 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 24: Sincerest Apologies to Jonathan VillarHappy Monday Mets fans! It's time for yet another new episode of your favorite quirky and independent Mets podcast. This week, we're doing a bit of housekeeping and talking about some not-super-significant Mets news. Of course, there was some important Mets news, in that Seth Lugo needs elbow surgery and will be shut down for six weeks. We talk about the Mets bullpen without Lugo and what they need to do. We also broke down the recent batch of Mets non-roster signings. This time it's two pitchers, Tommy Hunter and Mike Montgomery. We try to figure out...

2021-02-1541 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 23: With The Record's Justin ToscanoHappy Friday, Mets fans! We know, we know. It's not our usual day. But we decided to break the rules a little for a special occasion. We are lucky enough to be joined by Mets beat writer for The Record/NorthJersey.com Justin Toscano! Even since we last spoke, the Mets have been busy. Rumors are abound that the Mets are active in the trade market, and earlier this week, they made a trade. They acquired outfield prospect Khalil Lee in a three-team trade with the Royals and Red Sox. To the outside fan, this deal looks...

2021-02-1249 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 22: With APOTO's Allison McCague and the DO's Allie Kaylor!Well, Mets fans, it has been a busy couple weeks since we last spoke. We're even coming to you under different circumstances. In case you missed it, Pleasant Good Evening is now an independent podcast, but don't worry because the content train still rolls on. In the wake of the Jared Porter scandal and the recent news of Mickey Callaway also being a serial creep, we wanted to provide a spotlight to a couple of our favorite women in baseball content creation. So, joining us on podcast this week is Allison McCage (@PetitePhD), one of the hosts...

2021-02-081h 03

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 21: The Jared Porter SituationHappy Monday, Mets fans! Another week means another new episode of the Pleasant Good Evening podcast! This week, we address the incredibly disappointing and maddening situation that led to the necessary firing of Mets GM Jared Porter. After talking about Porter and the circumstances that led to his firing, we get into the most recent batches of offseason news and notes, beginning with the Mets' acquisition of lefty Joey Lucchesi. We also talk about how we feel now that the Mets have missed out on George Springer and a couple other potential targets like Kiké H...

2021-01-2553 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 20: The Arbitration StationWelcome back, Mets fans! Another week means another new episode of the Pleasant Good Evening podcast! This week, we talk about everything you need to know about the arbitration process. Our primer covers what arbitration is, what players are eligible for it, what Super Two means, and what it means that J.D. Davis and the Mets could not come to an agreement. We also talk about the Mets' signing of Jose Martinez and what his addition means to the team's depth. We also touch on Brad Hand, who is not yet a Met despite a...

2021-01-1850 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 19: Francisco Lindor is a Met. Now what?You weren't dreaming, Mets fans. The Mets really did acquire Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco from the Indians last week. It leaves Jack and I asking a couple questions: Is this the most exciting team the Mets have put together in recent memory? And, and the Mets the team to beat in the NL East? We also introduced a new mailbag question, so be sure to sound off on our Twitter. Who was the first Mets player that truly captured your interest in baseball? This week, we also discussed what the team's next move should...

2021-01-1155 min

Pleasant Good Evening EMERGENCY EPISODE: Francisco Lindor is a New York Met!Francisco Lindor is the Mets new shortstop. Carlos Carrasco is joining the starting rotation. This is huge news, Mets fans. We broke down the deal in an emergency edition of Pleasant Good Evening. We talk about what the Mets got, what the Mets gave up, and what it means for the remainder of the offseason. Enjoy, Mets fans! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2021-01-0713 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 18: New Year, New Me(ts)Happy New Year, Mets fans! After a short break we are kicking off 2021 with the year's first new Pleasant Good Evening! The free agent market is still moving slowly but things should pick up soon. We talk about how badly we want George Springer on the Mets and the talk about the Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, who has to with a team before January 7th. We would like him to be on the Mets too. Then, we talk about the two big trades the Padres made for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish. Jack is mad because he...

2021-01-0448 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 17: Double Ramirez RemembranceHappy Holidays, Mets fans! We've got another action-packed edition of Pleasant Good Evening to help you start off your week strong. This week, we talk through the three press conferences the Mets held last week. Were we impressed by Jared Porter? And what does the forward communication signal to us as fans? We also talked about Michael Wacha signing with the Rays. We're not mad he won't be a Met. We're just curious to see how the Rays fix him. Stick around for amazing analogy we use. We also break down the recent...

2020-12-2154 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 16: With Mets Prospect Josh HejkaHappy Monday, Mets fans! We've got a jam-packed episode this week with lots to talk about! First, the Mets signed James McCann. We discussed McCann in depth last week, but we decided to talk about him even more this week! We also talk about Jared Porter, the Mets new General Manager. Spoilers, but we both really like the move. Then, for the meat and potatoes of the episode, we sat down with Mets relief prospect and resident bespectacled submariner Josh Hejka! We spoke to Josh about using LinkedIn to get his foot in...

2020-12-1455 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 15: A Cat Interrupts Sam's Rant About James McCannHappy Monday Mets fans! It's the 15th episode of your favorite Mets podcast and there was lots to talk about this week! Jack and I first talked about last week's non-tender deadline in which the Mets hung on to four players and cut loose four more. We give our thoughts and bring back Hot or Not to discuss the slew of new free agents who got let go last week. Then we talk about new Mets reliever Trevor May and why we are both so high on the signing. We also think it would be...

2020-12-0752 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 14: There's Nothing To Talk About But We Tried AnywayWelcome back to another episode of the Pleasant Good Evening Podcast, Mets fans! It was a terribly slow news week, but Jack and I did our best to fill the episode! This week, we talked about the Mets search for a General Manager now that they have pivoted away from looking for a President of Baseball Operations, and why the search has gone so poorly. We also talk about the divisive black jerseys and where we stand on them. Spoilers: Jack and I share a consensus on them. If you disagree, let us know by...

2020-11-3044 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 13: Robbie Cano Please Just GoHello and happy Monday, Mets fans! It's another episode of your favorite Mets podcast! This week, Jack and Sam discuss all the latest news in Metsland. We start with the news of Robinson Cano being suspended for 2021 after a positive PED test and what that means to the team and the payroll. We also talk about where Steve Cohen should throw all of his money this offseason. We also play our own version of 'Hot or Not' in which we talk about some of the second-tier free agents and decipher if they are fits for...

2020-11-2346 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 12: Jacob Resnick Fan ClubHappy Monday, Mets fans! Pleasant Good Evening is back with another hot, fresh episode. This week, Jack and Sam are joined by the incredibly talented Jacob Resnick to talk all things Mets and Minor Leagues. Before Jacob joins the podcast, we discuss Marcus Stroman accepting the Qualifying Offer to remain a New York Met, as well as the results of last week's awards voting. With Jacob, we discuss how he first got involved in covering the Mets' farm system and how his jobs have changed since the pandemic began. We also talk about...

2020-11-1651 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 11: Ding Dong Brodie's GoneHappy Monday, Mets fans! We're back with another exciting edition of Pleasant Good Evening! This week, Jack and Sam celebrate the official sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen! We break down Cohen's dismissal Brodie Van Wagenen and his cabinet before opening up the mailbag and reading what Brodie memories you won't forget anytime soon. You guys had some great responses! We had lots of fun discussing them. Then, we get into the nitty gritty of this upcoming offseason. Specifically, what avenues the Mets should go with acquiring talent. We break down a potential Francisco...

2020-11-0949 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 10: Steve Time Steve TimePGE is BACK for our tenth episode! Jack and I are so appreciate of the support you've given us in just a few short months and we're so excited to keep pumping out offseason content. Make sure to follow the podcast's Twitter @PGEPod_MMO for more content, as well as our accounts @jackhendon_ and @SamLebo14. This was an absolutely loaded episode, starting with our thoughts on the final games of the World Series, most notably Kevin Cash's decision to pull Blake Snell for Nick Anderson in Game 6, as well as Justin Turner contracting COVID-19 as the series...

2020-11-0255 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 9: The One with MMO's Tim RyderPleasant Good Evening is back! This time it's episode nine with MetsMerized's very own Tim Ryder! Jack (@jackhendon_) and I (@SamLebo14) welcome Tim to the party as we discuss Dodgers v. Rays and Mets playoff memories. To start things off, we try our best to break down the madness of Saturday's World Series Game Four and the play the shall henceforth be known as the Brett Phillips Play. Tim had some opinions on what should have happened. We do our best to preview Sunday's Game Five - as this episode was recorded a few hours...

2020-10-2649 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 8: Ty Kelly is Not David WrightWelcome to another week of postseason baseball, Mets fans! This week we have a very special surprise for you: former Met Ty Kelly stopped by the pod to be our first ever guest! It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him! We hope you enjoy! With Ty, we talk about his status as postseason hero and how it feels to get a hit off the best postseason pitcher of all time. He also breaks down his involvement in the infamous "Asses in the Jackpot" viral video. Ty also tells us all...

2020-10-1255 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 7: Electric Factories and Bad BroadcastingHappy Monday Mets fans! Time for another edition of Pleasant Good Evening with myself (@Samlebo14) and Jack (@JackHendon_)! We are through one round of this new cockamamie playoff format, and sadly, the Mets were not included. But we still watched as much of it as we possibly could! And, boy, do we have takes. We break down the results of the Wild Card round before previewing the matchups for the four divisional series. We also took a deep dive into ESPN's handling of the broadcasts for the eight Wild Card series. We determined it was not exceptionally...

2020-10-0544 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 6: A Merciful EndThe season might be over but the Pleasantcast keeps rolling! On this special episode of PGE, Jack (@jackhendon_) and I (@SamLebo14) try to find some answers for what exactly went wrong this weekend in Washington, and during this season overall. Spoiler: there is a lot. We also open up the mailbag and see what you guys thought was the Mets' most painful loss of the season. Thank you so much for your responses. We then discuss Rick Porcello's heartfelt apology, Brandon Nimmo's comments about Steve Cohen, and Luis Rojas' job security. After that, we discuss...

2020-09-2855 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 5: We Didn't Start The FireHappy Monday Mets fans! You know that means it's time for your weekly dose of your favorite Mets podcast. Jack (@jackhendon_) and myself (@samlebo14) sadly believe it is time to eulogize the Mets' 2020 season. After a weekend series loss to the Braves, playoff hopes are looking bleak. We talk about what exactly went wrong, both against the Braves and during this 60-game sprint. We also discuss the Travis d'Arnaud Revenge Tour. He has torched the Mets in 2020, and he is certainly not the only former Met to crush his ex-team. We try to get to the bottom...

2020-09-2149 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 4: The Search for a Winning StreakA fresh week means a fresh podcast, Mets fans! In this edition, myself (@SamLebo14 on Twitter) and Jack (@jackhendon_) try to get to the bottom of our lovable, frustrating baseball team. Things are starting to look bleak after a series loss against the Blue Jays in Buffalo. After we discuss the series and the week in general, we look at the National League playoff picture and if we can see the Mets sneaking in at the moment. Later on, we talk about why this team just cannot seem to get any momentum going. ...

2020-09-1452 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 3: This One's For TomHappy Monday morning Mets fans! It's your favorite podcasting duo back again for episode three of the best new Mets cast on the market. This week, myself (@SamLebo14 on Twitter) and Jack (@jackhendon_) break down a successful, if not emotional, week in Metsland. We start off by discussion Jacob deGrom's dominance against the Phillies in yesterday's rout. Then, Jack and I discuss the passing of Hall of Famer and Mets legend Tom Seaver, and try to put into words exactly what he meant to us as young Mets fans and to the franchise as a whole. Jack's...

2020-09-0755 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 2: Poor Drew SmithWelcome back for episode two of MetsMerized's new podcast, Pleasant Good Evening! This week, myself (@SamLebo14) and Jack (jackhendon_) break down a very long and busy week of Mets baseball. We discuss the social undercurrent of the week, surrounding Dom Smith and the Mets' walk-out of Thursday's game against the Marlins. We also discuss exactly how the Mets did in their eight games this week, down the most frustrating detail. How did the pitching hold up? How about the catching? Jack and I also talk about today's trade deadline and what we think the Mets...

2020-08-3150 min

Pleasant Good Evening Episode 1: Triple Doubleheader Week!Welcome to MetsMerized Online's new Pleasant Good Evening Podcast, hosted by Sam Lebowitz and Jack Hendon! In this, our very first episode, we discuss the impact COVID had on the Mets' weekend, the impact it will have on this long week ahead, the upcoming Trade Deadline, and we remember some guys! Enjoy! Follow MetsMerized on twitter @Metsmerized and Jack and Sam @jackhendon_ and @samlebo14 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-lebowitz9/support

2020-08-2543 min