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Behind the Bag
by Ray Hernandez
Friends for nearly 25 years, JonnyIce and RH share a passion for The New York Mets. In this podcast, the two share stories and random tidbits from their visits to the stadium and all-around viewing of the team from Flushing, NY. Visit www.behindthebagpodcast.com or follow us on Twitter @BTBPodcast2
Episodes
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Episode 26: Mets Memorabilia (Take 2)
Listeners have spoken...our previous upload of this episode cut off at 24 mins...not sure why. So we're uploading this bad boy again. Tune in and listen to our discussion on Mets memorabilia!
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Episode 25: Amazin' All-Star Memories
With the All-Star Game break upon us, the duo took the time to discuss memorable Mets All Star memories. Highlights include Jacob deGrom's 10-pitch debut, Matt Harvey's start, Ron Hunt's franchise milestone, and Doc Gooden pitching to future Met Gary Carter. During the episode we also recap Pete...
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Episode 24: Bobby Bonilla
It's Bobby Bonilla Day. So today the boys talk about Bobby's career and yes, the annual payout. In doing research, we learn that the Mets have their first two participants of Old Timers Day. We also talk current #Mets, including a real-time injury, and of course, Mets birthdays! #Podcast, #MLB
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Episode 23: Which Mets Have a Birthday?
The birthday segment of our podcast tends to get the most feedback. In this episode we decide to focus exclusively on current and former Mets celebrating a birthday this week! Names such as Logan Verrett and Doug Mientkiewicz are discussed, along with our memories of these players. Happy Father's...
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Episode 22: Our Return to CitiField
In our second "Squeeze Play" episode, we discuss our return to CitiField after nearly two years. We discuss the sights, sounds and our individual experiences over the weekend series vs. the Padres. Listen to this episode to learn more about how you can win a Robinson Cano Obi-wan-Cano-bi...
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Episode 21: Mets vs. Padres Through the Years
With the Mets playing the Padres in San Diego this weekend, the duo decides to look back at memorable moments in Mets-Padres games through the years. Highlights discussed this week include David Wright's barehanded catch, the collision between Carlos Beltran and Mike Cameron, Opening Day 1997…
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Episode 20: Johan's No-No | June 1, 2012
In our first ever 'Squeeze Play' segment - a short-form episode - we look back at Johan Santana's no-hitter vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. Before we get to the game, Ray tells a story about how he just got cable ahead of the Friday evening game. And thanks to Facebook memories, JonnyIce is able to...
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Episode 19: A$$ in the Jackpot | The Night Noah Got Tossed
On May 28, 2016, the Mets celebrated the 30th anniversary of the '86 World Series team. Unfortunately, that night is better remembered for Noah Syndergaard getting tossed and Terry Collins infamous argument with umpire Tom Hallion. Ray and Jon were there that not and relive the evening from their...
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Episode 18: The Day the Mets Acquired Piazza | May 22, 1998
In this episode we go back 23 years and look at the day the Mets acquired Mike Piazza. We discuss the trade, recall where we were and share some notable Mets tidbits from '98. The duo also discusses Mets birthdays and the current state of the team. #LGM
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Episode 17: Mets Hodgepodge
After a 2.5 week hiatus, the boys return. In this episode, the duo share their thoughts on the Mets roster and season to date. Throughout the show, the team flashbacks to names of the past, including Omir Santos, Craig Brazell, and Carlos Beltran. We learn which intro song Ray's in love with this...
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Episode 16: Mets vs. Cards, April 17, 2010 | Pelfrey earns first save
11 years have gone by since the Mets battled the Cardinals in an epic 20-inning game. Rumor has it the game just finished. Buckle up as we look at the rosters of the teams and discuss key moments in the game. There's even a Frank Catalanotto name that tune discussion. Added bonus, this episode…
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Episode 15: Jackie Robinson Day 2006 | Mets vs. Brewers
The boys replay the time that they were at Shea Stadium on Jackie Robinson Day in 2006. A sellout crowd was there to see Steve Trachsel start... he might still be pitching. We talk about the line-ups, the what ifs and the agony of seeing Jorge Julio pitch. During this episode we comment on the...
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Episode 14: 2021 Mets Preview
The delay to the Mets season afforded us the opportunity to lookahead the '21 campaign. In this episode we make some bold predictions. Examples include identifying what the Mets record will be at the end of the year, how low will DeGrom's ERA be, and predicting which member(s) of the roster won't...
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Episode 13: Edgardo Alfonzo
In this episode, we discuss the career of Edgardo Alfonzo. Before getting into his career, we do look back at Mets who wore #13 and show our love for Lee Mazzilli. Other sidebar convos include players from Venezuela, the career of the "Iguana Man" Julio Machado, and thinking about the 1995 Mets...
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Episode 12: Willie Randolph
We look back at the career of #12 Willie Randolph. From his Brooklyn roots to his minor league stint in Quebec and NY Yankee stardom. We relive his late run with the Dodgers, realize a connection with Sandy Alderson and briefly touch on his Mets tenure in '92 (brief the key word), before jumping…
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Episode 11: Wilmer Does It Again | April 15, 2018
Continuing with our tradition of seeing a Mets game in April, we look back at one of the coldest games we ever attended: Jackie Robinson Day 2018. In this game, Wilmer Flores hits his third walk-off HR and first since the dramatic walk-off vs. Washington in 2015. But that's not the full story in...
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Episode 10: Terry Collins
"You've gotta give us a shot!".... In honor of our 10th episode, we look back at the career of #10 Terry Collins. As we go through the history books, we're surprised by some of his minor league tidbits, get side tracked about Zane Smith and Moises Alou, relive TC's stints in Houston and Anaheim,...
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Episode 9: Meet the Mets - On the Road
In this episode we talk about seeing the Mets on the road. Stories shared include our memorable visit to Montreal, a trip to Cleveland, Ray's heartbreak in Milwaukee and Boston, Jon witnessing an iconic catch in San Diego and a milestone moment for Johan in Wrigley. The episode also includes a...
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Episode 8: Mets Closers Vol. 1
John Franco, Braden Looper, Billy Wagner, Armando Benitez... all have closed games for the Mets, while also creating their fair share of heartburn for the Flushing Faithful. In this episode, we reminisce about these pitchers, sharing our own stomach turning moments, as well as a few laughs such…
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Episode 7: Mookie Wilson
Coming on the heels of his 65th birthday, we look at the distinguished career of Mets legend Mookie Wilson. In this episode, we check out Mookie's pop culture cameos on Seinfeld and Sesame Street, explore his early days with the Mets, and analyze the infamy of Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. We...
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Episode 6: 2000 Mets Postseason Watch Along
Re-live the 2000 Mets postseason run in our first-ever watch-along. In this episode, we watch highlights from the run to the World Series (courtesy of YouTube!), including Agbayani's game winning HR in Game 3 of the NLDS, Bobby Jones' masterpiece to clinch the series and the Shea excitement of...
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Episode 5: Omar Minaya - The Early Years
In this episode, we look at the early days of Omar Minaya's career, including becoming the first ever Hispanic General Manager in MLB history. For all his experiences, we dub him the Forrest Gump of baseball as we connect him to President George W. Bush, Bobby Valentine, Grady Sizemore and…
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Episode 4: A Mets Potluck
In this episode, the duo enters the 2015, 2000 and 1986 rosters into a randomizer and freestyles on the players that come up. Names like Keith Hernandez, Rickey Henderson, Bud Harrelson and Todd Zeile are discussed, while obscure Mets like Mark Johnson are also part of the chat. Along the way RH...
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Episode 3: The '95-'96 Offseason
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the '95-'96 offseason. In this episode, the duo talks about key acquisitions that laid the foundation for the Mets late 90s/early 2000s playoff runs. Names like Rick Reed, Matt Franco, Turk Wendell and Bobby V are dropped. We discuss the record-setting year...
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Episode 2: WWE Day at CitiField: April 6, 2019
In this episode, the duo relives attending WWE Day at CitiField at the start of the '19 season. In addition to WWE pregame festivities and critiquing the Todd Frazier-WWE bobblehead giveaway, RH and JonnyIce re-count the excitement of this Mets-Nationals game. Highlights include Pete Alonso's…
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The Pilot: April 23, 2005
In this pilot episode, the duo talk about a home game vs. the Washington Nationals on April 23, 2005. We learn about why JonnyIce and Victor Diaz will forever be linked, the legend of Jae Seo, Carlos Baegra's game-day cameo, and the weirdness of the '05 Mets roster.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Friends for nearly 25 years, JonnyIce and RH share a passion for The New York Mets. In this podcast, the two share stories and random tidbits from their visits to the stadium and all-around viewing of the team from Flushing, NY.
Visit www.behindthebagpodcast.com or follow us on Twitter @BTBPodcast2
HOSTED BY
Ray Hernandez
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Friends for nearly 25 years, JonnyIce and RH share a passion for The New York Mets. In this podcast, the two share stories and random tidbits from their visits to the stadium and all-around viewing of the team from Flushing, NY. Visit www.behindthebagpodcast.com or follow us on Twitter @BTBPodcast2
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