Meet the Mets Fans
Meet the Mets Fans is the podcast created by Mets fans and for Mets fans — real, everyday diehards who live and breathe the orange and blue. Hosted by Stefan alongside Justin, Sid, and rotating guest co-hosts from across Mets fandom, each episode dives into the chaos, hope, heartbreak, and comedy that come with rooting for the New York Mets. No insiders. No beat reporters. Just authentic Mets talk, honest reactions, unfiltered opinions, and the kind of laughter (and suffering) only Mets fans truly understand. From walk-off highs to bullpen-meltdown lows, Meet the Mets Fans captures what it actually feels like to...
Episode 30: Lindor 100% For Opening Day, Peralta Contract Buzz + WBC & Spring Training Recaps
The New York Mets spring training storylines continue to heat up, and we’re breaking down all the biggest news in Episode 30 of Meet the Mets Fans.
⭐ Francisco Lindor provided an encouraging update on his recovery, saying he believes he will be 100% ready for Opening Day. We discuss his timeline, his return to taking ground balls and light swings, and what it means for the Mets heading into the season.
💰 Freddy Peralta contract talks? According to reports from Jon Heyman, Peralta is seeking a 7–8 year extension with the Mets and says he’s comfortable in New York. W...
Peralta PERFECT, McLean DOMINANT & RF Battle Heating Up 🔥 Mets Spring Update
Freddy Peralta was PERFECT through 3 innings.
Nolan McLean was DOMINANT.
And the Right Field competition is officially heating up.
In Episode 29 of Meet The Mets Fans, we break down a massive week of New York Mets Spring Training action as the Mets move to 4-2-1 this spring.
🔥 Freddy Peralta — 3 perfect innings (9 up, 9 down, 3 Ks) and some interesting comments about extension talks
🔥 Nolan McLean — 4 IP, 6 Ks, fastball touching 98 mph
🔥 Clay Holmes, Jonah Tong, and the development storyline to watch
🔥 Bullpen standouts including Robert Stock and Brazoban
We also dive into the ex...
Episode 28: Meet Spring Training - Uncle Steve Making Headlines & Mendy Meets The Media
Episode 28 of Meet The Mets Fans is here and Spring Training is officially underway! Stefan checks in from Port St. Lucie with first hand insight on the vibes around camp, what stood out in person, and how the team looks as real games begin. With the Mets opening Spring 1 to 1, we break down early takeaways including strong flashes from AJ Ewing, Ronny Mauricio’s speed, and what Carlos Mendoza is already revealing about roster battles and player development.
We also dive into a huge week of headlines from Uncle Steve Cohen, including his $60M...
Episode 27: Live From Mets Spring Training
Stefan and his daughter Samira bring the Meet the Mets Fans pod to Port St. Lucie!
On this mini-episode we hear from Mets fans at Mets Spring Training about which Mets players they're most excited for his season.
#lgm #mets #springtraining #baseball #metsfans #metsspringtraininh #portstlucie
Episode 26: Spring Surgery, Soto Shuffling to LF & Uncle Steve Speaks + Roster Prediction
The Mets are dealing with major spring storylines — and we’re breaking it all down.
In Episode 26 of Meet The Mets Fans, we dive into Francisco Lindor’s spring surgery and recovery timeline, what it means for Opening Day, and whether the Mets should be concerned about his availability. We also discuss Juan Soto's shuffle to left field, how that impacts the outfield defense, and what it could signal about the Mets’ roster construction.
Plus, Steve Cohen speaks — and his comments on Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, roster building, and past ne...
Valdez to Tigers… Skubal Trade LOADING? | Stearns Still Cooking?
The Mets rumor mill is heating up again!
In Episode 25 of Meet The Mets Fans, we break down the latest buzz around the league — starting with Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers and what it could mean for a potential Tarik Skubal trade. Is Detroit positioning for a move? And more importantly… is David Stearns still cooking in Queens?
We dive into:
⚾ Did the Mets miss on Valdez?
⚾ Is a Skubal trade actually loading — and are the Mets in it?
⚾ Are the Mets preparing one more major move before the season?
⚾ Free Agent Fre...
Episode 24 - Mets 26 Man Roster Taking Shape + Lindor To Miss WBC
The Mets season is right around the corner, and the conversations are heating up.
In Episode 24 of Meet the Mets Fans, Stefan and the crew break down everything Mets fans are buzzing about as Spring Training approaches — from the projected lineup and defensive alignments to the biggest questions surrounding the pitching rotation and the final 26-man roster.
We dive into:
⚾ Early projections for the Mets’ lineup and player positioning
⚾ How the pitching rotation could shake out and who’s primed to contribute
⚾ Roster construction decisions heading into the season
⚾ World Baseball...
Episode 23: From Hell to Glory? Mets Fans React To Recent Additions
The Mets just flipped the entire offseason on its head.
In the span of one wild week, the Mets landed Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., Freddy Peralta, and more — and suddenly the outlook in Queens looks very different.
On this episode of Meet The Mets Fans, Stefan and Justin react to the chaos, break down what these moves actually mean, and bring on Mets fans from around the country to share how they’re feeling now that the dust has settled.
Are the Mets officially back?
Is this roster built to win now...
🔥 Episode 22: The Mets’ Wildest Day Yet — Peralta, Myers, Luis Robert, Bichette Presser & More
This might be the wildest episode of Meet the Mets Fans yet.
So much Mets news broke in one day… we had to record this episode in THREE separate parts just to keep up.
In this jam-packed Episode 22, Stefan, Justin, and Sid react in real time as David Stearns completely reshapes the Mets — from blockbuster trades to franchise-altering moves.
⚾ PART 1: BREAKING NEWS REACTION
Stefan, Justin, and Sid react to the Mets trading for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, sending top prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett W...
Episode 21: Stearns Pivots As Mets Sign Bo Bichette to Shocking 3 Year $126 Million Deal
The Mets and David Stearns have made their pivot — and it’s a big one.
In Episode 21 of Meet The Mets Fans, Stefan and the crew break down the shocking news: David Stearns signs Bo Bichette to a 3-year, $126 million deal.
A new core in Queens has officially been formed.
What does this mean for Brett Baty?
Are the Mets done… or is another move coming?
We dive into:
⚾ What Bo Bichette brings to the Mets lineup and why he’s a perfect fit for Stearn...
Episode 20: $50M AAV?! Mets Make Bold Offer To Kyle Tucker + Stearns Breaks His Silence
Stefan and Justin are back with a must-listen episode as the hot stove heats up in Queens. The guys break down the swirling rumors linking the Mets to Kyle Tucker, including reports of a potential short-term deal with a massive $50 million AAV.
What would a move like this signal from David Stearns? Is this the type of aggressive swing Mets fans have been waiting for?
Plus, David Stearns finally addresses the media at Citi Field for the first time since Pete Alonso’s departure, and Stefan and Justin react to...
Episode 19: The Kyle Tucker Domino
Stefan hosts a solo episode of the podcast to talk about the top remaining free agent on the market, Kyle Tucker. Stefan outlines what he thinks it's going to take to convince Tucker to come to Queens.
Plus, another big name came off the board in Alex Bregman; Stefan discusses how the Cubs recent moves have propelled them to the top of the National League.
And, Mets fans, just like you have been sharing comments and asking questions. Stefan highlights two of those comments. Keep the comments going Mets fans! We...
Episode 18: Mets Fans Share Their New York Mets New Years Resolution
On this episode of the Meet The Mets Fans Pod, New York Mets fans share their New Year's resolutions our baseball team. The resolutions range from hopeful expectations to concerns about the team's direction and performance. Some fans express their commitment to supporting the team despite uncertainties and changes while others are considering going to less games than last year.
#mets #lgm #fanreaction #baseball #metsfans
Episode 17: New Year - Same Ol' Mets
Justin and Stefan kick off the New Year together on Meet The Mets Fans, and the vibes are already tense.
Rocking new podcast swag, the guys break down a brutal Winter Break for the Mets and an offseason that’s moving at a snail’s pace. While the rest of baseball made moves, the Mets — led by David Stearns — watched opportunity after opportunity slip away. Murakami. Imai. Okamoto. Ryan O’Hearn. Missed. Missed. Missed.
Justin and Stefan react to Paul Blackburn’s comments, take stock of the remaining fr...
Episode 16: Meet 7 Year Old Franco
The Mets hot stove has cooled off this holiday season, making it the perfect time to spotlight what really matters: Mets fans.
Meet Franco, a 7-year-old superfan whose family reached out to Meet the Mets Fans on TikTok to get him on the pod. In this special holiday mini-episode, Franco shares his Amazin’ Beginnings origin story, talks Mets baseball, and reminds us why being a Mets fan starts young and lasts forever.
If you love real Mets fans, next-generation fandom, and heartfelt Mets stories, this one’s for...
Episode 15: Mets Core Demolished - McNeil Traded to A's
In this reaction episode of Meet the Mets Fans, Stefan breaks down the Mets trading Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez.
The move clears $10 million from the 2025 payroll and marks another definitive step in David Stearns’ teardown of the old Mets core. With McNeil gone, the last remnants of the previous era are officially wiped away.
Is this a necessary reset?
Is Stearns finally building the Mets in his own image?
And why did this mo...
Episode 14: Mets Sign Weaver and Uncle Steve Thinks We're Idiots
Join hosts Stefan, Justin, and Sid as they dive into the latest New York Mets updates, including the strategic signing of Luke Weaver to bolster the bullpen. Discover insights on the Mets' offseason moves, Edwin Diaz's contract saga, and hear our reactions to Steve Cohen's calling us (Mets fans) "idiots".
#Mets #MLB #BaseballTalk #SteveCohen
Episode 13: Meet Pudgy Mike from PudgyBoyz Sports Talk
In Episode 13 of Meet the Mets Fans, Stefan is joined by Mike from the PudgyBoyz Sports Talk Podcast for a wide-ranging, fan-driven conversation about the current State of the Mets.
We kick things off with Amazin’ Beginnings, where Mike shares his origin story as a Mets fan and how he built PudgyBoyz Sports Talk into a growing sports media platform. Mike delivers a strong message that Mets fans need to hear!
We dive headfirst into the emotions surrounding this offseason including fan frustration after the Winter Meetings, reactions to the Jorge Polanco signing, and Stefan an...
Episode 12: Justin Reacts | Mets Sign Polanco to 2 YR $40 Mil Deal
The Mets made a move — and Justin had to react.
In this solo episode of Meet the Mets Fans, Justin breaks down the Mets signing Jorge Polanco to a 2-year, $40 million contract and what it says about the direction of the team under David Stearns. Is this a smart bounce-back signing or another risky bet for a roster still finding its identity?
Justin dives into Polanco’s fit in the Mets’ infield, the financial commitment, and what this move could mean for the rest of the offseason as the Mets continue reshaping the roster.
Episode 11: From OMG to WTF The End of the Mets We Knew
From OMG to WTF… Mets fans are still trying to process what just happened.
In Episode 11 of Meet the Mets Fans, Sid, Justin, and Stefan react to the aftermath of the Winter Meetings and what now feels like a full-scale gutting of the Mets. This isn’t a simple roster shakeup — the core is gone, Pete Alonso is gone, and David Stearns officially has a blank slate.
We hear directly from Mets fans still reeling from the Alonso departure, reflect on how quickly optimism turned into disbelief, and break down w...
Episode 10: Mets Lose Edwin Díaz to Dodgers… What Happens Now? | Real Fan Reactions
Edwin Díaz is heading to the Dodgers, and Mets fans have thoughts. Stefan, Justin, and Sid break down the contract details, why Díaz never circled back to the Mets, and what this means for the bullpen and the offseason ahead.
We share real fan reactions from Samira, Patch Man Phil, Shaun in Wantagh, Cory from Nyack, Joey Bo, and Anthony from Fresh Meadows. Plus, we recap David Stearns’s biggest takeaways from SNY — including his comments on Pete, trade buzz, and staying disciplined at the Winter Meetings.
If you're a real Mets fan lookin...
Episode 9: Winter Meetings Are Upon Us
The MLB Winter Meetings are here, and chaos is already brewing. In Episode 9 of Meet the Mets Fans, Stefan and Justin break down the biggest story shaking Queens: Devin Williams is officially a New York Met. What does this mean for Edwin Díaz and the back end of the bullpen?
We also share real fan reactions from every corner of Mets fandom — Geno, Stevie, Connor, Mike, Reiko, and Joe — as we explore why this move has the fanbase buzzing.
We preview all the Winter Meetings madness in our Group Chat Headlines segment, where we react...
Episode 8: Devin Williams to the New York Mets
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Devin Williams has reportedly been signed by the Mets to a 3 year deal worth approximately $50 Million according to Will Sammon of the Athletic.
Hear Justin and Stefan's initial reactions in the moment. A deep dive episode will follow this one featuring reactions from fans like you.
Send in your audio, video, or written reactions to have them aired on the pod. DM or email us at meetthemetsfans25@gmail.com.
Episode 7: Meet Matt
Stefan and Sid welcome fan co-host Matt for a Black Friday episode breaking down the silence after the Brandon Nimmo trade. We run through this week’s group chat headlines, including the latest rumors about Framber Valdez coming to the Mets and if the locker room is an issue.
We look at the Mets’ current projected lineup, and talk through why the front office needs to act now. Then Matt takes on the Mets GM Game and each host shares their Black Friday Mets Wishlists.
DM us if you want to cohost an upcoming episode and...
Episode 6: Stearns Speaks on Nimmo Trade
Justin jumps in for a quick-hit reaction pod to break down everything David Stearns shared in his post blockbuster press conference following the stunning Brandon Nimmo trade. Stearns opened up about why the deal happened, how Marcus Semien fits into the Mets’ long-term vision, and what this move says about the franchise’s direction heading into 2026.
In this mini-episode, Justin gives us the biggest takeaways from Stearns’ comments, the moments that stood out, and what Mets fans should expect next. It’s short and perfect for anyone trying to make sense of one of the most shocking Mets tra...
Episode 5: Mets Fans React to Nimmo Trade
The Mets fanbase is SHOCKED — and so are we. In this episode of Meet the Mets Fans, Justin, Stefan, and real Mets fans just like you give their instant reaction to the blockbuster move sending Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien.
We break down:
🔵 Why the Mets moved Nimmo 🟠 What Semien brings to New York🔵 Immediate impact on the Mets lineup and clubhouse🟠 Fan reactions from across Mets Nation
Plus — Justin and Stefan tackle other major headlines around Queens and begin exploring the future of Metropolitan Park, the proposed entertainment di...
Episode 4: Meet Pinman
In this episode, we sit down with one of the most recognizable superfans in Mets history: Pinman. If you’ve been to Citi Field, you’ve seen him — the walking showcase of Mets pride, covered in hundreds of pins that tell the story of a lifetime of fandom.
We dive into the origins of his iconic look, the memories behind his favorite pins, and what it’s been like becoming a cult hero in Queens. Plus, he steps into our brand-new Mets speed-round segment for some rapid-fire fun. And of course Pinman plays the Mets GM Game, gives hi...
Episode 3: Meet Brian
Lifelong Mets fan Brian joins the pod as the first ever guest co-host. Learn Brian's origin story, the crew dives into headlines around the apple, and discuss pivot plans for the New York Mets should Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz move on.
Episode 2: Meet Justin
Meet one of our regular co-hosts, Justin! Justin tell's his origin story, we talk all about David Stearns comments at the GM Meetings, cover some Mets headlines, and then Justin plays Mets GM!
Episode 1: Meet Stefan & Sid
Pilot Episode
Co-host's Stefan and Sid tell their origin stories as Mets fans, reflect on the 2025 season, discuss current news around the apple and lay out their off season plans to fix the Mets in 2026 in the Mets GM Game.
