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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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Don't Extend Freddy Peralta
Feb 101:17:37Tap to summarizeWarm up your winter morning with the newest episode of the Talkin’ Mets Podcast. Mike breaks down why he’d hold off on extending Freddy Peralta and instead let him reach free agency. He also takes a deep dive into new Mets pitching coach Justin Willard’s background and philosophy, then shifts to thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, his lukewarm feelings on Jacob deGrom’s Mets career, and whether David Stearns still has another move left in them — all wrapped up with answers to the latest mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Are the Mets Better?
Jan 2600:53:42Tap to summarizeThe Mets capped off a wild week of transactions by landing Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, and Luis Robert Jr. With the offseason coming to a close, are the 2026 Mets actually better than last year’s club? Mike breaks down the impact of these moves, explains why Pete Alonso still resonates so strongly with the fanbase, and debates whether the organization should retire Carlos Beltrán’s number. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Did the Mets Land Their Ace?
Jan 2200:28:50Tap to summarizeDavid Stearns struck again late into the night, acquiring Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a blockbuster deal that sent Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams the other way. Did the Mets overpay by moving two top-five prospects for what could be a rental? Can Peralta be locked up long-term? And is he truly the frontline arm his reputation suggests? Mike Silva breaks it all down on another special edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Run Prevention
Jan 2100:18:38Tap to summarizeThe Mets finally landed Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox in a deal centered around Luisangel Acuña and a pitching prospect. Did the Mets upgrade their lineup? Does this trade take them out of the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes? And are there still more moves to come before spring training? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Going for It?
Jan 1901:15:36Tap to summarizeAre the Mets finished making big moves this offseason after the Bo Bichette signing? Mike Silva dives into whether Steve Cohen and David Stearns are truly going for the proverbial jugular—or if a more measured approach to rounding out the roster is still to come. Mike also breaks down the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot, previews the upcoming Mets Hall of Fame, and reacts to listener mailbag questions. Should Carlos Beltrán have his number retired if he’s elected to Cooperstown? All that and more on a fun, wide-ranging episode of the Talkin’ Mets podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →7 Years?
Oct 1201:13:57Tap to summarizeToday’s show kicks off with Mike Silva discussing what kind of owner Steve Cohen will be five years into the quest for a championship. Since he didn’t fulfill his promise of delivering for Mets fans, will we see late 80s Steinbrenner or a more balanced approach? Is the pressure from the media and fans going to negate the kind of team building that David Stearns is known for? Pete Alonso wants a seven-year deal. Is that reasonable? Mike Silva discusses where Alonso stands historically, the intangibles he demonstrated this past season that changed his mind, and the bind the team faces if he decides to go elsewhere. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Talkin Mets Announcement
Oct 1000:12:46Tap to summarizeMike Silva annouces his new partnership to the loyal Talkin' Mets audiance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Core Conversation
Oct 501:24:32Tap to summarizeA week later, it’s time to wipe away the tears and put aside the frustrations of 2025 and look towards the future.Mike Silva discusses the core players on the roster and whether the Mets should consider moving on from them. His latest “back of the paper bag math” stat sheds some light on the value and problems of the core team members.Hear him review the 40-man roster, give an early look at who to consider re-signing, and tender a contract. On the way out, Mike takes a few mailbag questions from the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Closing Thoughts
Sep 2900:58:44Tap to summarizeThe Mets missed the playoffs, and the fans are angry. Mike talks about why this year’s team is the same as last year’s team and how David Stearns needs to approach roster building this offseason.Want to know why 2025 happened? You can review the top players on the roster to see who has acquired them.In the second half of the program, Mike outlines some thoughts on what he would like to see the front office focus on this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Little Things
Sep 2201:00:55Tap to summarizeThe Mets “stubbed their toe” this weekend and now trail the Reds in the Wild Card race. Although it’s not over, things are not looking up in Queens.Why are the Mets 0-67 when trailing after nine innings? Why do they have a losing record in one-run games? Mike Silva talks about the “little things” that have gone wrong and some key stats that tell the story behind the awful three-month stretch.In the back half of the show, Mike reads listener emails - a first for the Talkin’ Mets Podcast - and responds to their thoughts and criticisms. He rounds out the show with a new, inspiring Mets theme song by Tommy Byrne and Ron Haney called Kings of Queens. 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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