First Time Long Time: The New York Mets Podcast You Never Knew You Needed

Hey there, sports fans!  We're back this week with some fresh, new, exciting offseason content.  First, we're talking the pros and cons of having Jay Bruce on the team in 2017, since the Mets announced the other day that he's not going anywhere (RIP Michael Conforto's career). And then, we really get into it--if you could pick 10 Mets, which ones would be most useful during a street fight? Here's some clickbait for you: The players we picked might surprise you! Anyway, enjoy, and send your street fight candidates to us on Twitter @MetsFTLT.

Hey there, sports fans!  It's the dead of winter, it's cold--everything sucks. But instead of standing on the train platform and having an awful conversation with a stranger about the weather, you should listen to some First Time Long Time. This week, while waiting for Sandy to make moves, we got in touch with former first baseman Josh Satin, who talked to us for a long time about: - Playing for Terry Collins - Handling the pressure of playing in New York - Talking to baserunners while playing first - Flipping balls into the crowd after innings - Coming up as a third baseman behind David Wright - And having Howie Mandel...yeah, that Howie Mandel as a family friend. Enjoy, and Let's Go Mets.

Hey there, sports fans!  I hope everyone is enjoying the gym membership they'll abandon by February, and keeping an eye on the hot stove, which has been about as active as Jay Horowitz's Twitter account. Over here at First Time Long Time, we've been rubbing elbows with more Mets from years past, and got to talk to one of our favorites, SUPER JOE McEWING. Super Joseph talked to us about the rise of the utility player in the MLB, playing in New York, how he got the number 47, and handing the number over to Tom Glavine in 2003.  Oh, and of course, we talked about Randy Johnson. Enjoy, and Let's Go Mets. Seriously. Let's go. Do something.

Hey there, sports fans! The holiday season is wrapping up, which means it's time for New Years! That's the holiday where you get drunk, try to kiss someone, and then lie to yourself about how you're going to be a better person next year. In the spirit of New Years, Tommy and Richie are here to dish out some 2017 resolutions for the Mets, and themselves as Met fans. Have a great New Years Eve, and call a cab if you enjoy a little too much Winter Jack.

Hey there, sports fans!   An early Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. To celebrate this wonderful time of the year, Tommy and myself sat down with former Mets GM Steve Phillips, who told us...   - What moves he would make if he were currently running the Mets.   - How he got the Marlins to agree to the Piazza trade.   - And why he's the reason the Mets didn't wind up with Roger Clemens.   We laughed, we cried, and we even sang some Mets-themed Christmas songs.    Enjoy, and Let's Go Mets.

Hey there, sports fans!  Welcome to another episode of First Time Long Time. It's the holiday season, which means your icicle lights don't work, the eggnog is flowing, Mets fans are freaking out about the "Santa curse," and First Time Long Time is bringing you some of the greatest Mets interviews you've ever heard in your life. This week we talked to the one and only Shawn Estes. Shawn was on the team in 2002. and will forever be remembered by Mets fans for the time he tried to defend Mike Piazza's honor, by throwing at Roger Clemens. He gives us the backstory on that incident and much, much more on today's show.

Hey there, sports fans!  Yoenis Cespedes is back! And because of that, Tommy and Richie felt the need to take a break from mainlining eggnog, and do a show to talk about our boy Yo. - What will the Mets outfield look like next season? - What kind of car will he drive to Spring Training? - Does his contract allow him to smoke cigs and play golf? We get to all of that, play Yo's theme song, and tease a guest who we haven't booked yet for next week's show, AKA the Winter Meetings episode!

Hey there, sports fans...   It's been a wild week. Very sad news about Bartolo Colon leaving the Mets to help the Braves in their quest to become the oldest team in MLB history. I was so sad I tried to take off work, but found out I had off anyway for Veterans Day. Can't catch a break.   Anyway, this should make you smile. We talked to Desi Relaford, who was a gem and really, really, really doesn't like the Phillies. He also told to us about his rap career, pitching for the Mets, and why hitting at Coors Field wasn't fun for him.   Enjoy!

Hey there, sports fans! As promised, like Limp Bizkit, our offseason interview series keeps rollin' (rollin', rollin'). Today, we have an interview with former Mets outfielder Brian McRae. He told us what he's doing now, why Yankee fans never bothered him too much, and which Mets player used to wear cologne on the field.  It's a good one, give it a listen.

Hey there, sports fans! Now that the Mets are out of the playoffs, it's time for the FTLT offseason interview series.  Our first guest? Bobby Valentine! Bobby talks about the Mike Piazza trade, debunks the classic rumor that Rickey Henderson didn't know John Olerud's name, and tells a great story about the Subway Series. All that and more on today's FTLT. And by the way, if anyone knows Cowbell Man's number, send it to firsttimelongtimepod@gmail.com. We need him on the show, ASAP.

Richie returns to recap the Mets loss in the play-in game and get a head start on some of the pressing questions for next season. 

Here we go. Tommy and Richie break down the final weekend of the regular season. They try to make sense of the Phillies pitching scenarios for this upcoming weekend, discuss how stupid the Steven Matz situation is and give thanks to Gary, Keith and Ron.  #Mets #MetsTwitter #MetsPlayoffs #Matz #Noah 

Tommy and Richie outline the Mets playoff chase and preview the upcoming week in Mets baseball, the return of the Duda-man, the weird Steven Matz situation and much more...

Tommy and Richie praise the heroics from T.J. Rivera, outline the Mets upcoming games and go through Mets storylines. Goodbye, Wally Backman...and thank you Noah for using your platform for good and denouncing the terrible "wave". 

Tommy and Richie had a great time interviewing former MLB great Mo Vaughn! Mo's memory is awesome as he he talked about his success after baseball including his new clothing line (https://www.mvpcollections.com), the incredible Seton Hall college team he played on, his tenure with the Mets and much more. 

Tommy and Richie discuss the Mets improving Playoff hopes, outline the rest of the schedule this week and mention why the show "Friends" is sweeping Mets Twitter. Also, are the Mets being honest about deGrom?

Tommy and Richie discuss the Mets turnaround despite their health issues and a give a special shout-out to a certain Met walking up to the theme song from the Lion King...

Hey there, sports fans!   Grab a fresh beer, regardless of what time it is, tell your boss you have bird flu and won't be able to come in until October, and get ready for another episode of First Time Long Time: Friday Rankings. This week we have a special guest, Metsblog's Matt Cerrone, who helps us list the 5 Things Terry Collins has to do before the 2016 season is over. Let's do it!

Hey there, sports fans!  Ask your bookie for an extension, try to win the money you owe him by gambling even more, and settle in for another episode of First Time Long Time. This week, we're talkin'...   - Yoenis Cespedes—he's a one man team - The Mets' Wild Card Situation - Steven Matz's shoulder - Thor telling Terry to shove it - The Mets' Upcoming Schedule   We also give out our weekly awards (shout out to Marc Carig), announce our new bar sponsor, and explain why Jon Niese is similar to a mouse. All that and more on this week's First Time Long Time. Want to get in touch? Go right ahead. Twitter: @MetsFTLT Email: FirstTimeLongTimePod@Gmail.com Facebook: First Time Long Time Let's do this thing!

Hey there, sports fans!  Lock yourself in the bathroom, pretend to take a long crap so you can avoid everyone, and settle in for another episode of First Time Long Time. This week, we're talkin'...   - The difference between Noah Syndergaard and Thor - The Mets' Wild Card Situation - Carlos Gomez—should the Mets get him? - Neil Walker's Paternity Leave - The Mets' Upcoming Schedule    We also give out our weekly awards (shout out to Marc Carig), announce our new bar sponsor, and pay tribute to Ric Flair All that and more on this week's First Time Long Time. Want to get in touch? Go right ahead. Twitter: @MetsFTLT Email: FirstTimeLongTimePod@Gmail.com Facebook: First Time Long Time Let's do this thing!