Meet the Mets Fans

The Mets hot stove has cooled off this holiday season, making it the perfect time to spotlight what really matters: Mets fans.

Meet Franco, a 7-year-old superfan whose family reached out to Meet the Mets Fans on TikTok to get him on the pod. In this special holiday mini-episode, Franco shares his Amazin’ Beginnings origin story, talks Mets baseball, and reminds us why being a Mets fan starts young and lasts forever.

If you love real Mets fans, next-generation fandom, and heartfelt Mets stories, this one’s for...

In this reaction episode of Meet the Mets Fans, Stefan breaks down the Mets trading Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez.

The move clears $10 million from the 2025 payroll and marks another definitive step in David Stearns’ teardown of the old Mets core. With McNeil gone, the last remnants of the previous era are officially wiped away.

Is this a necessary reset?
Is Stearns finally building the Mets in his own image?
And why did this mo...

Join hosts Stefan, Justin, and Sid as they dive into the latest New York Mets updates, including the strategic signing of Luke Weaver to bolster the bullpen. Discover insights on the Mets' offseason moves, Edwin Diaz's contract saga, and hear our reactions to Steve Cohen's calling us (Mets fans) "idiots".

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In Episode 13 of Meet the Mets Fans, Stefan is joined by Mike from the PudgyBoyz Sports Talk Podcast for a wide-ranging, fan-driven conversation about the current State of the Mets.

We kick things off with Amazin’ Beginnings, where Mike shares his origin story as a Mets fan and how he built PudgyBoyz Sports Talk into a growing sports media platform. Mike delivers a strong message that Mets fans need to hear!

We dive headfirst into the emotions surrounding this offseason including fan frustration after the Winter Meetings, reactions to the Jorge Polanco signing, and Stefan an...

The Mets made a move — and Justin had to react.

In this solo episode of Meet the Mets Fans, Justin breaks down the Mets signing Jorge Polanco to a 2-year, $40 million contract and what it says about the direction of the team under David Stearns. Is this a smart bounce-back signing or another risky bet for a roster still finding its identity?

Justin dives into Polanco’s fit in the Mets’ infield, the financial commitment, and what this move could mean for the rest of the offseason as the Mets continue reshaping the roster.

From OMG to WTF… Mets fans are still trying to process what just happened.

In Episode 11 of Meet the Mets Fans, Sid, Justin, and Stefan react to the aftermath of the Winter Meetings and what now feels like a full-scale gutting of the Mets. This isn’t a simple roster shakeup — the core is gone, Pete Alonso is gone, and David Stearns officially has a blank slate.

We hear directly from Mets fans still reeling from the Alonso departure, reflect on how quickly optimism turned into disbelief, and break down w...

Edwin Díaz is heading to the Dodgers, and Mets fans have thoughts. Stefan, Justin, and Sid break down the contract details, why Díaz never circled back to the Mets, and what this means for the bullpen and the offseason ahead.

We share real fan reactions from Samira, Patch Man Phil, Shaun in Wantagh, Cory from Nyack, Joey Bo, and Anthony from Fresh Meadows. Plus, we recap David Stearns’s biggest takeaways from SNY — including his comments on Pete, trade buzz, and staying disciplined at the Winter Meetings.

If you're a real Mets fan lookin...

The MLB Winter Meetings are here, and chaos is already brewing. In Episode 9 of Meet the Mets Fans, Stefan and Justin break down the biggest story shaking Queens: Devin Williams is officially a New York Met. What does this mean for Edwin Díaz and the back end of the bullpen?

We also share real fan reactions from every corner of Mets fandom — Geno, Stevie, Connor, Mike, Reiko, and Joe — as we explore why this move has the fanbase buzzing.

We preview all the Winter Meetings madness in our Group Chat Headlines segment, where we react...

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Devin Williams has reportedly been signed by the Mets to a 3 year deal worth approximately $50 Million according to Will Sammon of the Athletic.

Hear Justin and Stefan's initial reactions in the moment. A deep dive episode will follow this one featuring reactions from fans like you.

Send in your audio, video, or written reactions to have them aired on the pod. DM or email us at meetthemetsfans25@gmail.com.

Stefan and Sid welcome fan co-host Matt for a Black Friday episode breaking down the silence after the Brandon Nimmo trade. We run through this week’s group chat headlines, including the latest rumors about Framber Valdez coming to the Mets and if the locker room is an issue.

We look at the Mets’ current projected lineup, and talk through why the front office needs to act now. Then Matt takes on the Mets GM Game and each host shares their Black Friday Mets Wishlists.

DM us if you want to cohost an upcoming episode and...

Justin jumps in for a quick-hit reaction pod to break down everything David Stearns shared in his post blockbuster press conference following the stunning Brandon Nimmo trade. Stearns opened up about why the deal happened, how Marcus Semien fits into the Mets’ long-term vision, and what this move says about the franchise’s direction heading into 2026.

In this mini-episode, Justin gives us the biggest takeaways from Stearns’ comments, the moments that stood out, and what Mets fans should expect next. It’s short and perfect for anyone trying to make sense of one of the most shocking Mets tra...

The Mets fanbase is SHOCKED — and so are we. In this episode of Meet the Mets Fans, Justin, Stefan, and real Mets fans just like you give their instant reaction to the blockbuster move sending Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien.

We break down:
🔵 Why the Mets moved Nimmo 🟠 What Semien brings to New York🔵 Immediate impact on the Mets lineup and clubhouse🟠 Fan reactions from across Mets Nation

Plus — Justin and Stefan tackle other major headlines around Queens and begin exploring the future of Metropolitan Park, the proposed entertainment di...

In this episode, we sit down with one of the most recognizable superfans in Mets history: Pinman. If you’ve been to Citi Field, you’ve seen him — the walking showcase of Mets pride, covered in hundreds of pins that tell the story of a lifetime of fandom.

We dive into the origins of his iconic look, the memories behind his favorite pins, and what it’s been like becoming a cult hero in Queens. Plus, he steps into our brand-new Mets speed-round segment for some rapid-fire fun. And of course Pinman plays the Mets GM Game, gives hi...

Lifelong Mets fan Brian joins the pod as the first ever guest co-host. Learn Brian's origin story, the crew dives into headlines around the apple, and discuss pivot plans for the New York Mets should Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz move on.

Meet one of our regular co-hosts, Justin! Justin tell's his origin story, we talk all about David Stearns comments at the GM Meetings, cover some Mets headlines, and then Justin plays Mets GM!

Pilot Episode

Co-host's Stefan and Sid tell their origin stories as Mets fans, reflect on the 2025 season, discuss current news around the apple and lay out their off season plans to fix the Mets in 2026 in the Mets GM Game.