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Talkin' Mets
Hosted by Talkin Mets with Mike Silva · EN
A podcast dedicated entirely to New York Mets baseball, hosted by longtime radio voice Mike Silva. For more than a decade, Mike has shared his passionate and objective insights on the team’s latest developments. Serving as the “bridge” between fans and mainstream media, he also occasionaly features conversations with beat writers, journalists, influential bloggers, and both former and current players.
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Extended MailBag
4d ago01:21:05Tap to summarizeMike also opens up an extended mailbag segment featuring one of the OG voices of Mets blogging, Steve Keane of the former Kranepool Society blog. The two discuss memories of Lee Mazzilli, evaluate David Stearns’ performance running baseball operations, debate the Mets’ offensive approach, and tackle several fan questions. Mike wraps up the show with some Knicks talk and gives his official NBA Finals prediction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Zen of Bobby V
4d ago00:34:09Tap to summarizeProducer Andrew Muscato joins the show to share unique insight into the newest inductee to the Mets Hall of Fame, Bobby Valentine. As a young film student at NYU, Muscato spent a season shadowing Valentine in Japan before later becoming his business partner in media. Few people can provide Mets fans with a more personal look into one of the most influential and successful managers in franchise history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Pitching Pipeline Test Begins
4d ago00:28:06Tap to summarizeIt’s a loaded two-hour show as we kick it off with Part 1 of 3. Mike Silva discusses why the clock has officially started on the Mets’ young starting pitching. With few position players in the minor leagues ready to make an impact, the development of Christian Scott, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong may determine whether the summer of 2026 becomes meaningful baseball or simply another lost season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Youth Movement
2w ago01:05:09Tap to summarizeAs the first third of the season comes to a close, it’s time for a serious evaluation of the 2026 Mets. Mike Silva breaks down why the numbers paint a troubling picture and how the National League playoff race may already be starting to slip away. But that doesn’t mean the rest of the season is meaningless. Over the next two months, the Mets have an opportunity to determine which young players can form the foundation for 2027 and beyond. They also need to assess which veterans could be moved to bring back valuable future assets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Part 2: Ryan Thompson Talks Early 90s Mets
3w ago01:01:27Tap to summarizeFormer Met Ryan Thompson joins the show to talk about his experience coming up through New York in the early 1990s, the pressure young players face in the Big Apple, and why succeeding in this market can be one of the toughest challenges in baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Part 1: Subway Series Wake Up Call
3w ago00:50:50Tap to summarizeThe Mets took two of three from the Yankees in dramatic fashion, and suddenly, there may be signs of life in Queens. Has the combination of a Subway Series win and the arrival of prospects Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing provided the spark this team needed to get back into the race? Mike Silva discusses the organization’s apparent commitment to giving its young players an opportunity and what that could mean for the rest of the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →False Hope
4w ago00:58:10Tap to summarizeA 5-4 road trip should feel like progress, but Mike Silva still isn’t buying fully into the 2026 Mets. Despite strong pitching, improved league parity, and a team hovering in the mix, there’s still something missing — and Mike explains why the “half empty” view of this club hasn’t changed. Plus, in this week’s mailbag, he reacts to Pete Alonso’s Hall of Fame comments and discusses whether MLB’s new rules have really changed offense, or simply changed the way the game looks while the scoring remains historically similar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Commitment to the Plan
May 401:03:37Tap to summarizeRebuild, you say? After giving Carlos Mendoza a “vote of confidence” and the extension to backup catcher Luis Torrens, Mike Silva believes the Mets are “doubling down” on their current plan and have no intention of rebuilding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Opportunity from the Crisis
Apr 2700:51:08Tap to summarizeThe Mets are in the middle of another brutal losing streak, and frustration around the New York Mets is reaching a familiar boiling point. But what if this collapse is actually an opportunity? Instead of chasing short-term fixes and pretending this roster is one move away, Mike Silva explores how this stretch could force the organization to confront a bigger truth: this team may need a mini rebuild. What veterans could be moved? Which young players deserve a runway? And how can David Stearns reshape the roster without tearing everything down? Mike also examines a fascinating managerial possibility if ownership decides a new voice is needed: could Alex Cora be the right leader for a transitional era? From player development and clubhouse communication to handling New York media pressure, Mike breaks down why Cora could be a far more realistic fit than many fans realize. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →How Did The Mets Get Here?
Apr 1901:05:58Tap to summarizeThe Mets have dropped 11 straight, and the noise around the team is reaching a breaking point. While David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza are taking the heat, the roots of this collapse run far deeper—nearly a decade in the making. Mike Silva digs into the real causes behind the skid and explains why the organization may need to take a step back before it can truly move forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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