Mets Fans Out West: a podcast about long distance relationships

Marian Hodges Brouns

Retired physician and resident of Portland Oregon, Dr. Marian Hodges Brouns joins Steve for Episode 8. Originally from Larchmont NY, Marian tells us about being born into a "National League Family," becoming the first female umpire at Dartmouth College, and a near brush with greatness in Cooperstown. Socials: https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest [https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest] https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast [https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast] Email: metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com

Chris Sobel

Prescott, AZ resident Chris Sobel tells Steve about growing up with his Grandfather and Great Uncle working for Mrs. Joan Payson, the original owner of the Mets. Chris also tells an incredible story about the generosity of Mets fans, and the kindness of David Wright. The NY Post article mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://nypost.com/2018/09/29/why-this-fan-is-flying-2400-miles-to-watch-david-wrights-last-game/ [https://nypost.com/2018/09/29/why-this-fan-is-flying-2400-miles-to-watch-david-wrights-last-game/] Socials: https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest [https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest] https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast [https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast] Email: metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com

Desiree Powers

Steve chats with Desiree Powers, a NY/NJ native who now teaches 1st grade in San Diego. Desiree talks about being married to a Dodgers fan, being surrounded by bandwagon Padres fans, and the never-ending search for a good sausage and peppers hero. Socials: https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest [https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest] https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast [https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast] Email: metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com

Richard Robilotto

Steve speaks with Mesa resident Richard Robilotto. Originally from Brooklyn, Richard tells us about his memories of his family in Bensonhurst, his acting and stand up comedy endeavors, and working for Banner Medical. He shares a family secret that he discovered in Vegas and tells the tale of Vinny from 86th St. Socials: https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest [https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest] https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast [https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast] Email: metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com

Josh Schaer

Steve chats with television writer/producer and New Jersey native, Josh Schaer. Josh tells us about growing up surrounded by yankee fans, his family's unique connection to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the difficulties of trying to raise Mets fans 3000 miles from Citi Field. Socials: https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest [https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest] https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast [https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast] Email: metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com