Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast

“Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” is joined by a Mets legend, as Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by former Met and current SNY broadcaster Keith Hernandez! Keith opens up about how influential his father was on the type of ballplayer he would become as well as which Met he thought was crucial to their World Series success in 1986. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” drops a new episode as Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo who are joined by J.D Davis! Davis discusses the mentality and leadership roles the younger Mets players are taking on as well as how he idolized the legendary David Wright and still has the goal to be the Mets starting third baseman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” drop a new episode as Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by legendary broadcaster Howie Rose! Howie opens up about how he broke into the business of doing play-by-play announcing as well as how much it means to him when fans divulge how much they love his play calling. Howie also reveals which moment made him fall in love with the Mets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” snags a flying squirrel, as Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by Mets outfielder Jeff McNeil! McNeil opens up about his unique friendship with teammate Pete Alonso as well as his favorite pizza place in Long Island City. Does he still ride the scooter he used to take to games? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” makes a call to the bullpen, as Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by former Mets relief pitcher Turk Wendell! Turk reveals the stories behind all his famous superstitions, shares memories of Bobby Valentine and the 2000 World Series against the Yankees, and also explains what happened that led to his confrontation with Barry Bonds over steroids. Subscribe to the show here https://on.sny.tv/pe6mJ70 or here https://on.sny.tv/aNzYvwu See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second season of “Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” sits down with rookie sensation Pete Alonso. Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo talk with Pete about his meteoric rise with the Mets and how he’s handled his new fame. The guys also talk about how his teachers never believed he could reach his goal of being a Major League Baseball player and should focus on a more “realistic” dream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second season of “Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” travels back in time 50 years for Episode 4, as Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by Mets legend Cleon Jones! Cleon shares great stories from the magical run for the 1969 Miracle Mets. The guys talk about how Gil Hodges was a master innovator and motivator, they chat about the journey of the team, and of course they cover the final out of the World Series that Cleon caught - and the chaos that followed on the field at Shea Stadium. Subscribe to the show here https://on.sny.tv/pe6mJ70 or here https://on.sny.tv/aNzYvwu See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second season of “Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” receives a visit from Endy Chavez for Episode 3! Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo catch up with the former Mets outfielder for a deep dive into Endy’s famous catch in Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS! Endy shares several stories about what he was thinking as the ball was in the air, if he even thought he had the ball, and the insane reactions afterwards from the fans and his teammates. They guys also talk about what happened in Game 7, and how close the 2006 team was to winning it all. Subscribe to the show here https://on.sny.tv/pe6mJ70 or here https://on.sny.tv/aNzYvwu See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second season of “Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast” rolls on, as Doc Gooden makes a house call for Episode 2! Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo catch up with the Mets pitching legend at Citi Field, as the Doctor opens up about his life and career. They guys talk about how Doc learned to love baseball through his Dad growing up in Tampa, his meteoric rise to the top of the baseball world, the bad decisions he made that brought him down, and the incredible stories behind his no-hitter in 1996 and his return to Shea Stadium during the 2000 season. Subscribe to the show here https://on.sny.tv/pe6mJ70 or here https://on.sny.tv/aNzYvwu See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast! Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo lead off the new season with Noah Syndergaard. The guys talk to Noah about his childhood, his path to baseball, stories from the minor leagues, memories of his rookie year that ended in the World Series, and of course, his appearance on Game of Thrones! Subscribe to the show here https://on.sny.tv/pe6mJ70 or here https://on.sny.tv/aNzYvwu See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 10 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by Mets outfielder Michael Conforto for the season finale of the pod! The guys talk about Conforto growing up with star athlete parents, how he became an outfielder at Oregon State, what it was like playing in the World Series as a rookie, and why getting back to form after shoulder surgery took him longer than he expected. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 9 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by Mets pitcher Seth Lugo! The guys hear about Lugo’s unconventional path to the major leagues, his unique approach to hitters, and how he’s battled through challenging injuries to find success in New York. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 8 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by GARE! That’s right, SNY’s play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen in on the show this week. Gary talks about the road he took in his career to get to the Mets booth, shares stories about the legendary Bob Murphy, and reveals the secrets behind his massive tie collection. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 7 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are in Chicago and are joined by former Mets catcher Todd Hundley! The guys discuss some incredible stories from Todd’s childhood, his time coming up with the Mets and catching Doc Gooden, and where his career took him after New York. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 6 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by former Mets pitcher and current SNY Analyst Ron Darling! The guys discuss Ron’s path to the majors through Yale and the Cape Cod League, the Mets of the 1980’s, a great story from Game 4 of the ‘86 World Series, and how his relationship with Keith Hernandez has changed from their playing days to their days in the broadcast booth. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 5 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by former Mets infielder Dave Magadan! The guys discuss Dave’s years with the Mets, coming through the minor leagues in the 80’s, learning from and eventually replacing Keith Hernandez, and how Buddy Harrelson helped him learn new things defensively. They also chat about his years as a hitting coach and some of the great players he’s had the chance to work with, including David Ortiz and Paul Goldschmidt. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 4 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by Mets third baseman Todd Frazier! There’s all kinds of hilarious stories told by the New Jersey native, such as memories of his early job as a carnival barker and how he got a sneaky edge on the way to winning the Little League World Series. The guys also discuss Todd’s early days in the majors and playing in New York close to his family. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 3 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by former Mets pitcher and Cubs GM Ed Lynch! The guys discuss Ed's time with the Mets in the 1980's, as they became a championship contender, including stories about Gary Carter and Keith Hernandez. Steve and Wayne also ask Lynch about being traded away from New York during the 1986 season, and about how being a GM has changed since his days in Chicago. Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 2 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by good “Friend” Wilmer Flores! The guys discuss the many Wilmers in Wilmer’s family, getting discovered by the Mets, the famous non-trade of 2015, and of course - the TV show ”Friends.” Steve and Wayne also test Wilmer to see if he can list all of his career walk off RBI! Subscribe to the show here: on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the inaugural episode of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo lead off with none other than the “Happiest Man in Baseball”, Brandon Nimmo! The guys discuss his new moniker, his struggles at the plate early in his professional career, the power of prayer, and the day he learned he was being called up to the Major Leagues. Subscribe to the show here: https://on.sny.tv/RainDelayTheaterPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.