Mets Fans Out West: a podcast about long distance relationships
Host Steve Velardi speaks to die-hard New York Mets fans who have moved to the western part of the United States.
Episodes
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://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast
Email:
metsfansoutwes...
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/
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://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast
Email:
metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com
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://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast
Email:
metsfansoutwe...
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://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast
Email:
metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com
Dennis Wu tells us about following the Mets after moving to California as a teenager, and then to Arizona, Colorado, and Arizona again!
Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest
https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast
Email:
metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com
Steve speaks with Connecticut native and musician Braden Pastore about working in the Phoenix ballparks, The World's Smallest Quartet, and being a Mets fan in the desert. You can check out his band at https://www.facebook.com/wsqband.
Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest
https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast
Email:
metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com
Host Steve Velardi answers the two questions in the title, and tells us about himself and his personal history with the New York Mets.
Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/MetsFansOutWest
https://twitter.com/MFOWpodcast
Email:
metsfansoutwest@yahoo.com
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