{"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":"Soto HURT, Lindor is ice cold..but are the Mets BACK?","slug":"soto-hurt-lindor-is-ice-cold-but-are-the-mets-back","published_at":"2026-04-07T03:18:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480/soto-hurt-lindor-is-ice-cold-but-are-the-mets-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-am-i-a-mets-fan-6909480","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL9800810893.mp3?updated=1775532195","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL9800810893.mp3?updated=1775532195","summary":"Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return for this week's episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast. The Mets are 6-4 after a trip to the West Coast...where Juan Soto got hurt, Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette can't hit, but the Mets have an offensive explosion anyway. Is Nolan McLean a HOF talent? What will the Mets do about playing time for Vientos/Baty if both continue to produce? Join us! 00:00-3:57: Juan Soto will miss 2-3 weeks with a CALF STRAIN 3:58-10:18: WHAT is Lindor's PROBLEM in April/May? 10:19-12:16: Lineup QUESTION MARKS 12:17-17:07: Mark VIENTOS IS ON FIRE, Mets call up Ronny Mauricio 17:08-20:10: Is Luis Torrens the BEST backup catcher in baseball? Plus, Alvarez continues to break out 20:11-24:29: Nolan McLean has the potential to be the next iconic pitcher on the New York Mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #podcast #mets #metsbaseball #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mlblb #juansoto #soto FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) 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 for this week's episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast. The Mets are 6-4 after a trip to the West Coas…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1574,"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/soto-hurt-lindor-is-ice-cold-but-are-the-mets-back/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/soto-hurt-lindor-is-ice-cold-but-are-the-mets-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}