The ghost runner of the last episode? Sure! A new feature on Stale Bubblegum where we ask our guest a lightning round of meatball and weird questions. Thanks again, Jerry Blevins!  Favorite movie! Favorite player! Self tagline? Listen. 

*All-Star Break Edition* Former New York Mets pitcher and current SNY analyst Jerry Blevins sits down to discuss what to expect from the Amazin’s in the second half of the season, his life at SNY, whether he’s tempted to come out of retirement, and a whole lot more.  Stay tuned for our upcoming “Extras” episode with Jerry soon! 

Steve Wynn of The Baseball Project and The Dream Syndicate chats about the former band’s new album Grand Salami Time!, due out June 30 and discusses his band with former R.E.M. members Peter Buck and Mike Mills, Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5/Young Fresh Fellows) and Linda Pitmon (Filthy Friends, Alejandro Escovedo).  He also discusses the band’s new single “Journeyman,” baseball fandom and folk heroes. 

Grammy-nominated, platinum artist Five For Fighting AKA John Ondrasik stops by the pod to talk Dodgers, touring with Barenaked Ladies, his humanitarian work, and his most recent song “Can One Man Save the World?,” which he did with a Ukrainian Orchestra. 

Tom Verducci is synonymous with Major League Baseball  — a brilliant writer for Sports Illustrated, a five-time Emmy Award winner, two-time National Magazine Award finalist, two-time New York Times bestselling author and a member of the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame. He was the first baseball writer to be named National Sportswriter of the Year for three consecutive years and the only to call the World Series as an analyst. He appears on MLB Network and Fox.  

On this episode, we chat about the 2023 MLB season thus far,  and how the game has changed and stayed the same.  Play Ball! 

Mets fans know Athlete Logos well for his innovative take on the Amazin’s, which include a new spin on Shea Stadium lure.  The latter is why he’s been dubbed the “neon guy.” We’re happy to bring him on for our tenth pod and Opening Day episode to talk Mets, his work beyond the team from Queens, and what the future holds. 

1986 Mets World Champ Roger McDowell talks  about his playing and coaching days, his iconic Seinfeld appearance, the origin of the hot foot,  his infamous MTV Rock N’ Jock outfits,  and more! So much good stuff here, we didn’t bother editing it.  Enjoy, pretty boy. 

Former Major Leaguer, World Series champ and current Houston Astros TV color analyst Geoff Blum discusses the team’s chances in 2023, rule changes this year, his playing days, the Montreal Expos, and the wonder that is Dusty Baker.