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Why Am I a Mets Fan?

CNY Central WSTM

"Why Am I Mets Fan?" offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets. While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central"s sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the

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30:00

Is it NOW OR NEVER for the New York Mets?

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/08/19

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski dissect the highs and lows from the Mets' series against the A's and Marlins and discuss the importance of the crucial ten-game stretch that lies ahead in the NL Wild Card race. 00:00-1:47: A week of HIGHS and LOWS 1:48-4:49: Mets LOSE series finale to the MARLINS - Jeff McNeil BUNT??! 4:50-9:14: The A's series, Ashley's visit to CITI FIELD, Austin Adams OMG 9:15-15:23: LINEUP SHAKEUP, Nimmo INJURY, Lindor MVP campaign 15:24-18:51: Are the DEADLINE ACQUISITIONS

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33:28

SWEEP: Mets bats SILENCED in SEATTLE

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2024/08/12

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' DISASTER SWEEP IN SEATTLE. The bats fell silent- who's to blame? Plus, a look ahead to the most important games remaining in the regular season. **DISCLAIMER: This was filmed before the wheels fell off the bus in Sunday's game 00:00-6:00: Who's MOST DANGEROUS in the NL Wild Card race? 6:00-8:30: Mets BATS FALL SILENT on end of West Coast trip 8:30-14:10: The Mets can’t BUY a hit with RISP 14:10-20:08: Alonso, Ottavino lack

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31:24

The Mets face WEST COAST WORRIES

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/08/05

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' WORRISOME West Coast performance through the series with the Angels and explain why every game counts in this Wild Card RACE.00:00-2:10: The Mets hit the WEST COAST 2:11-3:56: THANK YOU to our VIEWERS!!! 3:57-7:42:The road trip from HELL 7:43-12:42: Saturday’s loss was a GUT PUNCH, Brozoban gives up a 3-run HOMER 12:43-15:19: DO NOT hit the PANIC button 15:20-16:24: Mets grab SERIES WIN over TWINS 16:25-21:54: How are the DEADLINE ADDITIONS

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33:22

Grading the Mets' TRADE DEADLINE DEALS

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2024/07/31

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski join you for an EMERGENCY EPISODE to grade the deals the New York Mets made at the MLB Trade Deadline. How did you feel about the Mets' additions? Come for the trade talk, stay for the Long Island lore.00:00-2:22: Overview of who's IN, who's OUT. David Stearns BUYS CHEAP 2:23-6:16: Mets grab RHP reliever HUASCAR BRAZOBAN from Marlins 6:17-8:29: Starter PAUL BLACKBURN comes over from the A's 8:30-13:32: TYLER ZUBER, Long Island Lisa, and Lore 13:33-20:14: Jesse

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44:25

The Mets face TRADE DEADLINE DECISIONS

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/07/29

00:00-8:04: The Mets TROUNCE the Yankees, split series with the Braves 8:05-10:01: Jeff McNeil has WOKEN UP 10:02-13:51: Mets acquire JESSE WINKER from the Nats 13:52-16:47: Kodai Senga is OUT for the regular season 16:48-22:58: Where does the loss of SENGA and SCOTT leave the Mets' STARTING ROTATION? 22:59-24:43: The Mets' TOP TARGETS at the DEADLINE 24:44-28:56: Bullpen MOVES, TRADE for Ryne Stanek 28:57-32:29: The Mets' BIGGEST NEEDS before the TRADE DEADLINE 32:30-36:37: FUN FACTS of the

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31:31

The Mets' First-Half HEROICS

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/07/15

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap the season's first half for the New York Mets heading into the All-Star Break - including the FIRST HALF HEROES and how this team SAVED the season.00:00-1:51: The Mets are IN THE PLAYOFF PICTURE, have 3rd Wild Card spot 1:52-4:00: GLIZZY IGGY, Candelita is PERFORMING at All Star Week 4:01-7:57: First half MVPS 7:58-11:36: Tweets of the WEEK, Stearns's finds on the SCRAP HEAP 11:37-13:10: Carlos MENDOZA'S first EJECTION 13:11-16:33: Nunez, Butto's impact

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33:58

Lindor, Nimmo SNUBBED from ALL-STAR GAME

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2024/07/08

In this episode of the 'Why Am I a Mets Fan?' Podcast, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the crime that has been committed by Major League Baseball: leaving Francisco Lindor and Brandom Nimmo off of the NL All-Star roster, plus a recap of the Mets' come-from-behind win over the Pirates.00:00-8:20: Lindor, Nimmo, SNUBBED from All-Star Game 8:21-13:06: Mets COME FROM BEHIND W over Pirates 13:07-14:33 Tweets of the Week 14:44-16:41: Stats of the week 16:42-18:46:Alvarez is

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30:19

INSIDE INSIGHT from ANTHONY DICOMO

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2024/07/03

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring you an "Extra Innings" edition of the "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" podcast featuring Mets insider and MLB.com beat writer Anthony DiComo. He shares his outlook on this year's team, his impressions of Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns, how MLB has evolved in the last decade, and co-authoring "The Captain: A Memoir" with Mets legend David Wright.00:00-2:47: INTRO: Are the Grimace Mets back? 2:48-6:15: Why Anthony DiComo believes this year's team is

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35:42

OMG! The Mets NEED BULLPEN help

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/07/01

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' recent success, which has been temporarily STIFLED by their bullpen WOES. What will it take to fix it and return to their IMMACULATE vibes? 00:00-4:07: OMG! The Mets are one of the hottest teams in baseball and Candelita ROCKS 4:08-6:23: Tweets of the week - Mets Twitter is on FIRE 6:24-8:51: EVERYBODY HITS 8:52-11:35: Comment of the week 11:36- 16:30: Have the Mets solidified themselves as BUYERS? 16:31-20:19: Lindor moving to leadoff changed

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43:49

Mets have an AMAZIN' June, Edwin Diaz EJECTED

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/06/24

In this edition of the Why Am I A Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' unbelievable run in June, followed almost immediately by Edwin Diaz's swift ejection on Sunday Night Baseball against the Cubs. It makes you think: Why am I a Mets Fan?00:00-4:39: The Mets are HOT in June 4:40-7:43: It wasn’t JUST a 7-day hot streak 7:44-10:43 Are the May Mets or June Mets the REAL Mets? 10:44-17:26 Can the Mets sell AND compete in the playoffs? 17:27-23:57 What’s the deal

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24:04

The Gri-Mets are a SIZZLING 7-0

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/06/19

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring you an EMERGENCY EDITION of the "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" podcast. The duo discusses The Grimace Effect on the New York Mets and the ins and outs of the team's seven game winning streak.00:00-8:28: WHO is Grimace and HOW did he change our lives? 8:29-14:10: The Mets have FORGOTTEN how to lose 14:11-18:51: The IMPACT of Francisco Alvarez (we love Alvy) 18:52-22:19: The LOSS of the legendary Willie Mays #mets #lgm #mlb #letsgomets #syracusemets #syracuse

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36:11

Did Grimace SAVE the Mets' SEASON?

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/06/17

Did Grimace SAVE the SEASON for the New York Mets? Ashley Wenskoski, Samantha Croston, and Mike Croston debate the topic and many others on this week's episode, including the impact of Edwin Diaz and Francisco Alvarez returning from the IL, J.D. Martinez's hot streak, and where the Mets go from here. Plus, the duo welcomes Sam's Dad, Mike, to the show in honor of Fathers Day!00:00-3:39: Why Mike Croston is a Mets fan- Sam's ORIGIN STORY 3:40-6:46: The Mets have WON 9 of their last 11

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35:20

FATHERS DAY SPECIAL: 50 Years of METS

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/06/14

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a Fathers Day Extra Innings Special with Ashley's Dad, Rich! He takes us through life as a Mets fan for 50+ years, including the highs and lows of 1986, saying goodbye to Shea Stadium, the transition from the Wilpons to Steve Cohen, and his take on the current team. You don't want to miss it!LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:58

Mets play ACROSS the POND

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/06/10

The New York Mets took their theatrics overseas this week! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through the Mets/Phillies series in London, plus the Nationals SWEEP, lineup SHAKEUPS, and Juan Soto RUMORS. 00:00-11:11: Cheers, mate! Mets SPLIT series in LONDON 11:12-16:32: Lineup SHAKEUP. Jeff McNeil out, Candelita in? 16:33-19:24: Nats SWEEP, Lindor, Martinez veteran INFLUENCE 19:25-22:25: Where would the Mets have to be on FOURTH OF JULY to BUY? 22:26-26:00: Steve Cohen

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43:33

The "WORST" Team in Baseball?

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/06/03

Glove throwing and home run strawberries...another week with the "worst" team in Major League Baseball. Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through the Mets latest woes, including what Jorge Lopez MAY or MAY NOT have said, a CLOSED DOOR meeting, and more. 00:00-4:52: The Mets are ALLERGIC to winning a series 4:53-11:22: Jorge Lopez glove throw, comments, DFA'd 11:23-15:05: What goes on behind closed doors with this team? 15:06-21:30: McNeil, Alonso leadership issues 21:31-26:55: A team

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34:31

The Mets are BROKEN

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/05/27

This week, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have a LOT to say on the state of the Mets. MELTDOWNS, bullpen WOES, trade RUMORS, oh my! The pair takes you through how the New York Mets got to the point of ‘battling’ merely on Memorial Day.00:00-04:56: We are in a bad place and so are the Mets 4:57-10:33: This week’s latest meltdowns, bullpen woes, what do we do with Edwin Diaz? 10:34: 12:50: Tweets of the week 12:51-19:47: Paging some energy, because the Mets DON’T HAVE ANY, Lindor’s Cleveland

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28:57

EXTRA INNINGS: Mets No. 11 Prospect RHP Mike Vasil

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/05/22

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring you the first "Extra Innings" guest edition of the "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" podcast. NY Mets No. 11 prospect and current Syracuse Met Mike Vasil joins the show, discussing his journey through the minor leagues, favorite spots in the 315, and his impression of the Mets organization.

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31:09

Steve Cohen TWEETS and DELETES, Edwin Diaz STRUGGLES,...

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/05/20

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return for the second episode of "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" This week, the pair discusses hot topics surrounding a scuffling Mets team, including tweets from the owner and a closer that's lost his way.00:00-06:14: State of the Mets 06:15-10:55: Edwin Diaz has the YIPS 10:56-14:21: Steve Cohen TWEETS and DELETES 14:22-19:05: Veteran postgame meeting 19:06-19:45: Tweet of the Week 19:46-21:06: Alonso heats up 21:07-22:37: The lineup 22:38-26:47: Possible internal

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38:43

INTRODUCTION: Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/05/13

Ashley Wenskoski and Samantha Croston introduce you to "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" The weekly podcast will explore the farm, fascination, and the facts behind the New York Mets, while providing inside access to the AAA-affiliate Syracuse Mets. 00:00-09:54: The answer to the big question- why are WE Mets fans? Our backgrounds, who we are 09:55-12:04: Recapping the weekend series against the Braves 12:04-12:58: J.D. Martinez's thoughts on his late free-agency signing with NYM 12:59-13:30: Thoughts on JD

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1:43

Introducing Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/05/09

"Why Am I Mets Fan?" is a “Fan Podcast” for the New York Mets but its unique niche in the MLB/Mets Podcast landscape is direct access and discussion about the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. This is where the top prospects pass through, well-known veterans on rehab stints, and so forth.

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