{"podcast":{"title":"Why Am I a Mets Fan?","slug":"why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480","podcast_index_feed_id":6909480,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SINCL8797314485","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@WhyMetsPod","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9de8a9cc-0e3b-11ef-ad6b-1f9bc916760b/image/88c3f7efd0e1dddb018473c159f83615.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sinclair Broadcast Group","episode_count":158,"summary":"'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 Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'\"","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T10:20:05.262603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480"},"episode":{"title":"Last-place Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza","slug":"last-place-mets-fire-manager-carlos-mendoza","published_at":"2026-06-26T22:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480/last-place-mets-fire-manager-carlos-mendoza","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL2957313202.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL2957313202.mp3","summary":"Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carlos Mendoza, who had been at the helm for 2.5 seasons. Andy Green will manage the team in the interim. Discussing Mendoza reaction, David Stearns' press conference, potential next managerial candidates, and a whole lot more! Join us! 00:00-5:35: Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza - was it deserved? 5:36-18:03: How much of this is on David Stearns vs. Mendoza? How did the Mets get themselves into THIS MESS?! 18:04-23:51: Andy Green takes over in the interim, going over potential next managerial candidates (Alex Cora? Albert Pujols?), and what the Mets should look for in their next leader #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #metsbaseball #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #sports #podcast #carlosmendoza #mendoza #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1536,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480/episodes/last-place-mets-fire-manager-carlos-mendoza/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480/last-place-mets-fire-manager-carlos-mendoza.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}