Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast
Home Run Applesauce, part of Fans First Sports Network, is a collection of New York Mets podcasts that celebrate the team and explore it from a variety of angles. From the minor league focus of From Complex to Queens, the historical UnforMETable, the all-women hosted A Pod of Their Own, and the ‘flagship’ show of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, our podcasts take you inside the Mets, their fanbase, and the stadium. Come join us, and Let’s Go Mets.
Fire Sold
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
Brian and Chris take stock of the players traded at the 2026 Deadline, as well as talk about the Mets' frankly unbelievable series in Cleveland. There is also a LOT of random music talk at the end, so be warned.
Chris’s Music Picks:
Rahill - Flowers at Your Feet
Brian’s Music Picks:
Bob Dylan - Self Portrait
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The Dude Exchange
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by running down the fully (lengthy) list of trades the Mets made at the deadline and talk about where the organization stands now.
Next, we talk about the Mets being the first MLB team to partner with a prediction market (boo) and Opening Day for the Women’s Professional Baseball League (yay).
Finally, we wrap...
Pre-Deadline Report
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
Brian and Chris take a look at the Mets' current product and lament the lack of the Soto and Lindor together that the club got in 2026. They also preview the trade deadline (which may already be obsolete by the time you're reading this).
Chris’s Music Picks:
Pond - The Weather
Brian’s Music Picks:
Various Artists - The Commitments (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Calm before the storm, sell it off
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing Juan Soto’s calf injury and the latest trade deadline rumors. We are sure a trade will happen right after we hit publish on this episode.
Next, we shout out Ken Rosenthal pushing back against the league’s narrative that MLB lacks competitive balance.
Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where e...
Mensch of the Week: July 26, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate the Jonah the Marlins dog and Kelsie Whitmore.
You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon...
Poor AQI (Amazin’ Quality Index)
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets returning from injury and the latest trade deadline rumors, including the heartbreaking idea of a Francisco Lindor trade.
We also pay tribute to Ron Hunt, who passed away last week at the age of 85.
Next, we talk about the league putting profits over player safety as games were played amidst po...
Heights Hive
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets sputtering into the All-Star break, as expected. We talk about what the Mets might do at the deadline, the roster shuffle as injured players return and relievers cycle in and out, and Kodai Senga’s utility as a one-inning reliever.
Next, we talk about Bryce Harper’s war with Fanduel, the league using...
Mensch of the Week: July 12, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate the new Mets' pup, Howie.
You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will get...
Dead Cat Bounce?
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
Brian and Chris convene to talk about a surprisingly good week of Mets' baseball. However, the huge gap between the Mets and the rest of the Wild Card teams means that, despite playing much, much better, things are still looking fairly bleak for the club. Discussions include Ryan Clifford's all of nothing approach, the injury to Mark Vientos, and Juan Soto's sole All-Star appointment.
Chris’s Music Picks:
Yoo Doo Right/Nolan Potter/Population II...
Home Run Applesauce in Conversation: Wayne Randazzo
Welcome to Home Run Applesauce in Conversation, a podcast where we invite interesting people on the show to talk about themselves, the Mets, and more.
Brian from Home Run Applesauce is joined by Apple TV+'s Wayne Randazzo to preview tonight's Game 1 of the Mets/Red Sox series. Follow Wayne on Instagram and Twitter @WayneRandazzo, and thanks as always for listening.
And, as always, let's go Mets.
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“When you meet a girl, you don’t start kissing her right away.”
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by lamenting the fact that changing managers has not magically transformed the Mets into a good baseball team. We also talk about the latest trade deadline rumors, David Stearns’ press conference, and Steve Cohen’s interview on Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman’s podcast.
We also celebrate Juan Soto’s selection to the NL All-Star roster.
Next...
Mendoza out
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
Brian and Chris aare back from their music festival weekend and encountering some pretty bad baseball. They discus the firing of Carlos Mendoza, the potential trade chips the Mets have, and whether David Stearns's job is truly safe or not.
Chris’s Music Picks:
Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Ave
Brian’s Music Picks:
George - Looking for Consonance
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Oh my God we're having a fire....sale
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, alot happened in Metsland. They traded David Peterson and departed ways with manager Carlos Mendoza who was replaced by Andy Green. In other news, maybe Jorge Polanco will return? It'll be a surprise! And Marcus Semien was placed on the IL with a hip flexor strain after an historically bad day in the field. Nothing is going right in this...
Mensch of the Week: June 28, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate the Norwegian World Cup visitors.
You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will g...
Peter[son]ed Out
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
The good news? Francisco Lindor is back and Juan Soto isn't on the IL. The rest of the news is just plain bad. What will the next three months of Mets baseball look like? When will the slight optimism Brian holds fully run out?
Chris’s Music Picks:
Mac DeMarco - Salad Days
Brian’s Music Picks:
Primus - Tales from the Punchbowl
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Freeze the rent, freeze the Mets
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets' rotation, which has completely fallen apart, and the impending return of Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor. We also talk about the grim outlook for the trade deadline and potentially beyond.
Next, we cover the latest in the CBA negotiations, as the league has put forth a set of proposals involving the draft, wh...
Mensch of the Week: June 21, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate the Scottish World Cup visitors.
You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will...
It’s not always about the money, Spider-Man
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ rotation woes with Christian Scott hitting the injured list and the Mets having potentially ruined Tobias Myers. We also talk about Sean Manaea potentially being uncooked, the looming return of Francisco Lindor, and the Mets’ new Spider-Man-themed home run celebration.
Next, we answer a listener email about Humberto Cruz and discuss the gross...
Mensch of the Week: June 14, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate the New York Knickerbockers.
You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon, which will ge...
The See-Saw Mets
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
Another strange week of Mets' baseball is in the books. The Mets looked good against the Padres and decidedly not so agains the Cardinals. The starting rotation is a real question mark still, and with the upcoming schedule, things are looking rough for the Mets going forward.
Chris’s Music Picks:
Pink Floyd - Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Brian’s Music Picks:
Sunny Day Real Estate - LP2
Goodbye West Coast
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we discuss the infusion of excitement by the “psychopaths” A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge, including the latter’s five-hit game. We also talk about the rotation outlook, Jonah Tong’s demotion, and the Mets’ use of the opener. We also cover the continued absence of Jorge Polanco and Mark Vientos’ struggles.
Next, we talk about the outlook ahead, as the...
Up and Down and Up and Down
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
The Mets swept the Marlins and took one of three from the Mariners, but not all wins and losses are created equal. Are they righting the ship? Is it already too late? What are they thinking with regards to the return of Jorge Polanco?
Chris’s Music Picks:
Kevin Morby - Little Wide Open
Brian’s Music Picks:
James Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Ali Jackson, Reginald Veal - Gold Soundz
You...
No longer in last place!
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ up and down month of May, which at least ended on a positive note. We talk about whether the Mets can turn things around in June despite their tough schedule with help from the returning injured players. We also chat about the shifting sands of the rotation and congratulate Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine for...
The Blurst of Times
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
Last week, the podcast didn't record properly, so Brian and Chris cover the last two weeks of Mets baseball which were a little chaotic and featured lots of unexpected moments. What is the prognosis for this team? What can we expect? How painful will it be?
Chris’s Music Picks:
Osees - Orc
Eddy Current Suppression Ring - In Light of Recent Events
Brian’s Music Picks:
Julian Lage...
Black box investigations with Bradford William Davis
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we have Bradford William Davis on the show to discuss his three-part series on MLB’s domestic violence investigation process and why the league goes the extra mile to find evidence to suspend some players, like José Reyes, but not others, like Mike Clevinger.
We wrap the show up like we always do with Walk-off Wins, where each of us...
Everything’s coming up Millhouse
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ improved run of play in the month of May, mostly driven by the youth movement, and what it would take to believe again. We also talk about the sacrifices that needed to be made the injury gods to make it happen.
Next, we talk about the messy ex-Mets, particularly Edwin Díaz’s cockf...
Mensch of the Week: May 17, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate some A.J. Ewing.
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Rookie Roll Call
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
This week, Chris and Brian talk about the rollercoaster of emotions that was the past week in Mets baseball, praise the young contributors, and look ahead to the Subway Series.
Chris’s Music Pick:
Primitive Ring - Primitive Ring
Brian’s Music Pick:
Cola - Cost of Living Adjustment
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Heidi Watney
Brian from Home Run Applesauce and Anthony from the Monument Pod are joined by Apple TV+'s Heidi Watney to preview tonight's Game 1 of the Subway Series. Follow Heidi on Instagram and Twitter @HeidiWatney, and thanks as always for listening.
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Upgraded from sell to don’t buy
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ play in May, which has been a bit better, but still not good enough. But as we were recording the episode, the news broke that the Mets are shaking things up by promoting AJ Ewing, so we also talked about that pleasant surprise, which saved this from being an even bleaker episode.
In t...
Mensch of the Week: May 9, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate some Carson Benge and the SNY Booth.
You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. You can also support our work by subscribing to our Patreon...
Thawing
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
This week, Chris and Brian discuss if the two series wins in a row really change anything for the Mets. Roster discussions lead to schedule discussions, and optimism and realism come head to head.
Chris’s Music Pick:
CAVS - Sojourn
Brian’s Music Pick:
Camper Van Beethoven - Camper Van Beethoven
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Nine Separate Misfortunes
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by talking about how the Mets have improved, but probably not enough to salvage the season. We also talk about the latest rash of injuries and the vote of confidence Carlos Mendoza received from David Stearns.
Next, we pay tribute to legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling and chat about the Women’s Professional Baseball League schedule, whic...
Pathetic, wretched, and unsatisfactory
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, the Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak only to turn around and start a brand new one in which they got swept by the Rockies, scoring one run total across a doubleheader. In the aftermath of the Red Sox clearing house, we wonder how much longer Carlos Mendoza will keep his job.
We also talk about roster and in...
Mensch of the Week: April 26, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate some great fans.
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Swapping Lindor for Soto
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
This week, Chris and Brian talk about the state of the Mets. There's some room for optimism and hope, but things keep getting in the way of good, fun baseball. Injuries, ineffectiveness, and bizarre decisions are seemingly always around the 2026 Mets.
Chris’s Music Pick:
White Fence - Orange
Brian’s Music Pick:
My New Band Believe - My New Band Believe
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Cursed
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by wondering—still in April, mind you—if the season can be saved and if Carlos Mendoza’s job can be saved, as the Mets ride a losing streak that is currently 11 games long. We also discuss Jorge Polanco’s trip to the injured list, Juan Soto’s imminent return from the injured list, and the starting pitching Titanic deck...
Mensch of the Week: April 19, 2026
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we celebrate the Mets Home Run Runner.
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Gross
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.
This week, Chris and Brian try to remain (somewhat) optimistic despite the Mets being in their worst rut in two decades.
Chris’s Music Pick:
King Tuff - Moo
Brian’s Music Pick:
BCMC - Foreign Smokes
You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Home Run Applesauce podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It reall...
Different year, different players, same problems
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.
This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ current losing streak and evaluate our level of concern about the offense, which has been struggling mightily during this stretch.
Next, we talk about how nobody (except the Dodgers) really looks all that formidable across the league. We also highlight two excellent pieces of baseball reporting from the past week: a piece by A...