Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

In this heartfelt episode of Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, former Mets All-Star Daniel Murphy joins the show to share powerful and personal stories about David Wright ahead of Wright’s number retirement ceremony. From tales of clubhouse leadership and unspoken sacrifices to emotional comeback moments in 2015, Murphy honors the captain with insight, humor, and reverence. He also reflects on his own TV debut and how Wright continues to inspire him. A must-watch for Mets fans. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Daniel Murphy’s favorite David Wright quote 00:50 – Stepping into the TV booth for Wright’s big day 01:56 – First impressions of David in spring training 03:21 – What kind of captain was David Wright? 04:04 – How Wright helped deGrom and teammates with media 05:57 – Watching Wright battle through injuries in 2015 07:39 – The night Wright told Terry Collins not to play him 08:17 – Emotional return: Wright homers after DL stint 08:41 – Cookie story: David greets team in full uniform 09:46 – Murphy on Wright’s humility and team-first mindset 10:34 – Golf outings, off-day memories, and family chats 11:26 – “Door to door service”: Murphy’s lasting memory 12:01 – Murphy on Wright’s World Series home run 13:06 – Seeing #5 join Mets legends at Citi Field 14:02 – Who’s coming back to honor David Wright 15:13 – Murphy’s reaction to joining the broadcast booth 15:55 – Reflecting on 10 years since the 2015 postseason 16:42 – Will Murphy keep broadcasting? 20:01 – Jay thanks Murph: “Nobody better to talk about David Wright” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this special episode of Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, longtime Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello opens up about his unforgettable 25-year journey with the team — including the day David Wright tried to bribe Japanese immigration to save him! Rac shares hilarious pranks, Wright’s final moments as a player, behind-the-scenes Spring Training stories, and what made David such a unique leader. From catching bullpens to catching emotional moments, this is a must-listen for every Mets fan ahead of Wright’s jersey retirement. ➡️ Subscribe for more interviews with Mets legends and fan favorites. #DavidWright #Mets #MLB #AmazinConversations #NewYorkMets #CitiField #BaseballPodcast #JulioFranco #MetsHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

A year after the death of long-time beloved Mets photographer Marc Levine, we wanted to air his podcast that we released shortly before Marc’s untimely death. We miss you Marc   Marc Levine has been taking photos for Mets since the late '80s and behind every iconic Mets photo is someone snapping the shots and for so many of them, that guy is Marc Levine. Marc talks about some of the legendary photos he has taken like the Endy Chavez catch from 2006, the Johan picture after his no-hitter that became a shirt, the Darryl Strawberry and Keith Hernandez fight on his first day and many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Join us for an unfiltered, unforgettable conversation with New York Mets legend Jose Reyes, as he dives deep into his iconic MLB career, life after baseball, and the passion that fueled him from the Dominican Republic to Shea Stadium glory. 🔥 In this exclusive interview: ⚾ Reyes opens up about his first big league hit, the pressure of playing in New York, and memories of the 2006 postseason. 🎤 He shares why learning English mattered so much to him—and why he challenges young Latino players to do the same. 🚀 Plus: Stories of leading off with a home run, unforgettable cycles, cigars, whiskey, and life beyond the game. Whether you’re a die-hard Mets fan or love behind-the-scenes baseball stories, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and inspiration. 👉 Hit Subscribe for more in-depth interviews with baseball’s biggest names! 💬 Drop a comment: What’s your favorite Jose Reyes moment? #JoseReyes #NewYorkMets #MLBLegends #BaseballInterviews #MetsHistory #SheaStadium #MetsPodcast #BaseballLife #DominicanRepublicBaseball #MLBStories #MetsFans 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – Getting ready for 2025 alumni game 01:02 – Learning English and doing interviews without an interpreter 02:16 – Why players must learn English to succeed in MLB 03:01 – Overcoming fear of speaking English publicly 04:15 – Coming up with David Wright and early Mets memories 05:13 – Favorite home runs and moments vs. Phillies and Cardinals 06:03 – Reflecting on the 2006 postseason and Game 7 heartbreak 07:00 – Reyes on striking out and the ups and downs of baseball 07:37 – Wanting his daughter to see him play 08:19 – Carlos Delgado memories and Hall of Fame thoughts 08:58 – Broadcasting career and talking baseball on TV 09:43 – Evaluating Juan Soto and the pressures of New York 10:19 – The grind of switch-hitting in MLB 11:08 – Retired life and rediscovering old memories 12:19 – Clinching the playoffs and his first MLB hit 13:05 – What it takes to play in New York as a homegrown Met 13:34 – Spending time in the Dominican Republic 14:40 – Celebrating teammates and staying connected 15:00 – Cigar business and new product collaborations 16:17 – Launching a whiskey brand and life after baseball 17:07 – Staying busy to avoid boredom in retirement 17:38 – Volleyball with his kids and reflecting on his legacy 18:51 – Signing off with love and gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ahead of David Wright’s jersey retirement at Citi Field, his father Rhon Wright and Keith Miller — longtime agent and former Met — join the show to reflect on the Captain’s career, character, and the moments that made him a Mets icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]