John Saponaro Podcasts

🚨Episode 64 is LIVE!🚨 Old timers day is right around the corner and you just knew John and Matt were going to have some sort of connection to it on the show! Well! This week the guys welcome in 2x world champion, 2x silver slugger and 3x 30/30 club member, Howard "HoJo" Johnson! An incredible hour long conversation was had that covered an array of …

Preseason is underway and with the bad news for the Jets as Zach Wilson goes down with another knee injury. Luckily it’s a not as bad as it could have been however being the same knee will that affect his recovery time. At least the Jets pick up a W to kickoff preseason. We discuss the curious case of Denzel Mims, the signing of veteran LT Duane Br…

🚨Episode 63 is LIVE!🚨 The red light is on! John and Matt are back again LIVE and will be from now on! The Mets are on an absolute tear and the guys said they needed to bring in a certain guest to break it all down. This week, host of the "Unfiltered" podcast and Mets fan, Casey Stern joined the show! Over an hour of Mets talk, laughs and a few pot …

We kick off this episode with some sad news before the season even starts: Mekhi Becton out for the season with a new knee injury. We revisit the 2020 draft; is this draft pick now a bust? Is this the end of a once promising career? And what’s next for the Jets O-line? Find out on this episode of ‘The Goddamn Jets’ right here on the Chop Sports Net…

Training Camp is in full effect for the NFL as the gang is back together to review the Jets on their newest additions and off season progress. Is it time to be optimistic about the upcoming season? Also the gang reactions to the Deshaun Watson verdict and a change in the game day experience is revealed on this episode of ‘The Goddamn Jets’ right he…

🚨Episode 62 is LIVE!🚨 WE'RE LIVE PAL! John and Matt went LIVE for the first time on Youtube and Twitter to breakdown all the happenings of the MLB Trade Deadline in real time. Question marks and exclamation points a plenty throughout this LOADED episode! Join us for all the fun! Topics include: -Return of deGrom -Trade deadline reactions And so muc…

🚨Episode 61 is LIVE!🚨 The boys are back! After a week off John and Matt are back to break down all things Mets! Plenty is going on and to say this is an animated episode would be an understatement! Buckle up Mets fans! Things are about to get wild! Topics include: -deGrom rehab -Subway Series -Rumors -Soto/Ohtani WHO YA GOT And so much more! 💥SUBSC…

The Jets are in all black, training camp is getting started, Becton’s weight & more! Plus, Berrios says it’s playoffs or bust — do we agree? And we revisit the Jamal Adams trade, 2 years later!By Chop Sports, Kim Cantoni, John Saponaro

🚨Episode 60 is LIVE!🚨 The All-Star break is around the corner but the Mets have some work to do prior to that! John and Matt are back for another packed episode of Mets talk! Many were questioning the team going into Atlanta with the offense slumping and bullpen in shambles. Questions were answered but new ones were posed. The guys got you covered …

🚨Episode 59 is LIVE!🚨 The New York Mets, WHO ARE GOOD, became the first team in the NL to hit 50 wins! So why do people continue to question them? John and Matt return this week for another jam packed episode attempting to break down the psyche of fellow Mets fans amongst a multitude of topics! This was a fun one! Topics this week include: -Mad Max…

🚨Episode 58 is LIVE!🚨 The Mets have been a lil up and down the past week so the guys decided to mix it up! Instead of talking solely on the week that was, John and Matt looked at what's ahead but also what was back in time. They didn't do this alone! This week the guys welcomed in former Mets pitcher and former Cubs GM, Ed Lynch to assist in the co…

🚨Episode 57 is LIVE!🚨 After a week away the guys are back and with yet another collaboration! TMDUP x LoM have finally come together! John and Matt welcome in Locked on Mets host, Ryan Finkelstein! The Mets continue to play well and the boys covered it all while also looking ahead in terms of players returning and potential moves being made. You ca…

🚨Episode 56 is LIVE!🚨 PANIC! At the batters box It's incredible how quickly a mood can change. One minute it's riding the high of an incredible series split in LA and the next it's absolute dread about another hit batter that has all Mets fans waiting on bated breath. John and Matt go through ALL the emotions this week as this episode can be descri…

After a two week break ‘The Goddamn Jets’ gang is back with all the gossip surrounding the Gang Green. Three cheers to our 2022 Ring of Honor Inductees: D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Nick Mangold and Darrelle Revis! Jeff Ulbrich reveals a new D Line rotation strategy that is sending mixed signals. What’s the team chemistry like for Jordan Whitehead and D.…

The Mets are on FIRE and continue to create space in the NL East to the tone of 10.5 games! John and Matt hit record moments after the team finished off the Nats to have their win streak hit six in a row! The positives continue to pour out of this team. Plenty to cover as the last week was very eventful in Flushing! Topics this week include -Guillo…

After a week away from the mics the boys are back! John and Matt return for another packed hour of Mets talk! Covering two weeks worth of info in an hour seems daunting but the guys made it work! It's safe to say that "animated" is the proper adjective to describe this episode! Topics this week include -Max injury -Importance of offense -EMBRACE Li…

The 2022 NFL schedule is officially out! Hear the gang breakdown the Jets schedule, opponents and their chances for success this season. Who’s idea was it to play the entire AFC North the first month of regular season?! What matchups are we looking forward to the most? How does Zach Wilson rank among the second year quarterbacks? Plus Kim shares a …

John and Matt are back again for yet another hour of Mets talk! So much good is surrounding this team yet there continues to be NONSENSE in the media that takes away from it. Safe to say the guys covered it and hope it's the last time they have to...they wont hold their breath on it though.....Embrace the ride! Topics this week include -AMAZIN 9th …

TMDUP x MMO collaboration on deck! John and Matt welcome in the executive editor of Metsmerized, Michael Mayer! It was a wild week since the guys last hit record and having Michael on to break it all down was a blast! Topics this week include - No Hitter celebration - Edwin Diaz: Elite - Adios Cano - Jeff McNeil: H1TGOD And so much more! Click the …

Draft Week is officially over and the Jets absolutely DOMINATED! The gang raves about Joe Douglass and his genius as they talk about how the Jets won the draft. Are these picks too good to be true? Are you happy the Deebo Samuel trade did not work out? The gang also breaks down the top 5 picks on this post draft episode of ‘The Goddamn Jets’ right …

It’s finally Draft Week! The gang's back together again to give their final thoughts and predictions before the big night! What will it take to get Deebo Samuel? What moves will Joe Douglass make on draft night? Plus, John Saponaro gets a surprise from the Jets and our YouTube channel is officially relaunched! It’s the Draft Week episode of ‘The Go…

🚨Episode 51 is LIVE!🚨 TMDUP x WFAN have come together for a collaboration! John and Matt welcome in WFAN host, Lori Rubinson! The Mets continue to win series and the vibes are great! Stop being afraid! Embrace the wave! Topics covered include... - Importance of competence -Mets fan need to evolve - Megill blossoming -Handling Cano situation And so …

🚨Episode 50 is LIVE!🚨 The Benny Agbayani episode! We've made it to 50! What a way to ring in the milestone episode for John and Matt as the guys record IN STUDIO for the very first time! The Mets are cooking right now and Mets fans all over are feeling good! Is it warranted and is it sustainable? Topics covered include... -John and Matt meeting for…

The Goddamn Jets is excited to welcome this week’s special guest: New York Jets digital reporter for Heavy.com and Man Child Show co-host, Paul ‘Boy Green’ Andrew Esden! Tom O’Boyle is out this week but John Saponaro returns alongside Kimberly Cantoni to talk all things New York Jets with Boy Green. The gang share their thoughts on how the Jets hav…

🚨Episode 49 is LIVE!🚨 One week into the season and PLENTY to hit on for our beloved New York Mets! From inside fastballs gone awry, benches clearing and home runs and league leading starting pitcher ERA! John and Matt cover it all! Topics covered include... -5-2 start! How we feeling? - Importance of patience -Bullpen issues - Tom Seaver statue sig…

Kimberly Cantoni rejoins Tom O’Boyle as they discuss the future for the Jets. John is away this week but the duo has you covered as they discuss the doubters vs the optimists. Are people still doubting the Jets? Or are the Jets doing everything right? The duo also talk about the future of Mekhi Becton. Does he have the most to prove? Let’s go with …

🚨Episode 48 is LIVE!🚨 Mets fans WE MADE IT! The lockout is over and done with! Spring training is done with! The boys of summer headed back up north and OPENING DAY has arrived! John and Matt are super pumped up for the season to start and had a "classic mets fan" style preview to the season as well as all the wild happenings the team has seen sinc…

🚨Episode 47 is LIVE!🚨 It took all of one week for the guys to land another guest! John Saponaro and Matt Ibanez were joined by die hard Mets fan and comedian, Chris Franjola! The laughs were plentiful in this episode and even though the Mets were the focus it's safe to say the comedy took over in a good way! An absolute BLAST was had! Topics covere…

We dive into the Tyreek Hill Fallout & where the Jets will go from here to get a WR1. AVT moving to RG, injury updates on Becton & Lawson, plus the signing of Solomon Thompson & Greg “the Leg” & more!By Chop Sports, Kim Cantoni, John Saponaro

🚨Episode 46 is LIVE!🚨 The two man power trip is back! John Saponaro and Matt Ibanez are back to the shows roots and talking Mets with each other sans guest! It was an eventful episode as the guys had plenty to hit on with Mets baseball back in full swing! Topics covered include... -Max and Jake health & dynamic -Curious case of Michael Conforto -Va…

John Saponaro and Kimberly Cantoni kick things off this week with updates on Free Agency and what a wild ride it has been! Tom is away this week but the duo has you covered! Kim reveals her Top 10 Free Agency moves from this past week and John gives his thoughts on the list. Then they discuss what possible moves Joe Douglass may have in store as th…

🚨Episode 45 is LIVE!🚨 The list of former Mets joining the show continues! This week John and Ibby are joined by SNY analyst and former Mets catcher, Anthony Recker! There is a buzz in the air as baseball is back and the Mets are at the forefront of moves to improve! Anthony being a former catcher provided incredible insight on the team! Topics cove…

It’s the NFL Free Agency Frenzy!! The gang breaks down everything going on with Free Agency and the Jets are willing to spend the money. Braxton Berrios is back and new faces will make an impact on the field. How does the Free Agency signings change the Draft dynamic? And our final thoughts are dedicated to the return of TB12. It’s time for an all …

🚨Episode 44 is LIVE!🚨 Til Mets Do Us Part x Baseball Perspectus! The lockout collaboration you didnt realize you needed! John and iBBY are joined by BP editor-in-chief, Craig Goldstein! The guys covered all the nuts and bolts of this back and forth battle between owners and players and how the light can be reached at the end of this tunnel. Or can …

The Goddamn Jets team is back together again after a two week break and there’s so much to discuss! The NFL Combine is in the books and the gang discusses who could be drafted to the Jets. Franchise tags are being given out but there are some interesting options still available for the Jets. Could we see Amari Cooper or DK Metcalf in green and whit…

Episode 43 of "Til Mets Do Us Part" is now available. This week Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro are joined by Clem from Barstool Sports! Plenty of talk about the terrible MLB lockout currently happening right now. Plenty to get into with Clem including asking ourselves, If the Mets won ONE more World Series, would that be enough?? Also, can Kevin Fei…

Til Mets Do Us Part is back with another GREAT guest! Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro welcome New York Times Best Seller Jeff Pearlman to talk about his hit book, "The Bad Guys Won" ! The fellas discuss how much the game has changed since the 80's! Just how crazy was the 1986 team? How about the fact Gary Carter was mocked back then for being what we…

Welcome back for another jam packed episode of Til Mets Do Us Part with Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro! This week, we visit the Lockout as it feels like we're on day 1 million! The fellas are joined by former Met, Ty Kelly! He discusses the struggle of a minor leaguer plus they revisit the Ass in the Jackpot game! Some discussions about Matt Harvey …

The Goddamn Jets are back with another jam packed episode! John Saponaro & Tom O'Boyle get to it with Super Bowl 56 Talk! They talk about the halftime show along with plenty of rumors surrounding Tom Brady, Russell Wilson and the Watson scenario. They also throw a little review on the Dr. Strange Multiverse of Madness Trailer because why not! Enjoy…

On Episode 40! That's right, 40! Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro welcome WARDYNYM to the show to talk all things New York Mets! Old Timers Day is back! How pumped are the boys?! Does Jeff McNeil have a future with the Mets? It looks like the lockout is gaining some momentum in the players favor, they're finally speaking up! Hear the fellas thoughts a…

Two big bowls to discuss this week! First, the team talks about how the Jets coaching staff led the National team to victory at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. How much is Braxton Berrios worth to keep around for next season? Finally, the gang gives their Super Bowl LVI predictions and thoughts on all the new head coaching hires throughout the league on t…

Former Mets SP Glendon Rusch joined Ibby & John for Episode 39 of "Til Mets Do Us Part"! A former player rep, Glendon shares his thoughts on the MLB Lockout & how missing games could affect the game going forward. He discusses the recent Hall of Fame controversy, as a player who spent the bulk of his career in the Steroid Era. They talk about the 2…

It’s an end of an era: Tom Brady is officially retired! John, Kim and Tom breaks down their thoughts on Tom Brady leaving the NFL for good. The Super Bowl stage is set! Can the Bengals finally get their moment in the sun? And can the Jets follow suit? Robert Saleh will have players compete for their 2022 spot. And the gang reviews some potential cu…

Til Mets Do Us Part is back with another LOADED episode! Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro bring on NY1 Reporter Roger Clark! The Hall of Fame votes have been counted and nobody seems happy about this at all. The fellas go over the Buck & Eppler press conference and critique what they saw in it. Of course, we can't talk Mets without talking about the n…

What a crazy divisional playoff weekend! The gang reviews the aftermath of these four exciting and unpredictable games. Is it time for the NFL to change the overtime rules? Who will play in the Super Bowl? Sean Payton marches out as Saints Head Coach. What does that mean for the Jets? And Alijah Vera-Tucker adds another accolade to his resume. Get …

The guests in the off-season keep on coming as Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro bring on Anthony Rivera of "Subway To Shea" podcast! The fellas talk about the hiring of Glen Sherlock as the new Mets Bench Coach. The CBA is still not agreed upon so the three of them discuss the next steps in MLB Lockout. The Hall of Fame Writers are absolutely lost and…

The Goddamn Jets is excited to have fellow Jets podcaster and friend of the show GreenBean as our special guest! GreenBean and the trio talk about the Wildcard aftermath with some surprises and not so surprising outcomes. The gang also discuss what the Jets need to acquire in Free Agency and in the Draft. All this and more on this episode of ‘The G…

Til Mets Do Us Part lands their best guest yet in former iconic relief pitcher, Turk Wendell! Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro sit down with Wendell to talk about the 1998-2000 Mets team and the atmosphere that came with it. What's it like being a relief pitcher in New York and dealing with the media? Did Turk have a routine? You bet he did and the fe…

The Jets can never have nice things! After an incredible victory over the Bengals a week ago, it’s only natural that the Jets throw away their Cinderella moment on Thursday Night Football. Excitement turned to disappointment once again as the Jets saw their new star quarterback injured after his first touchdown of the night. Josh Johnson held his o…

Matt Ibanez and John Saponaro are back with Episode 35 of "Til Mets Do Us Part" and the guests keep on coming! This episode the fellas sit down with comedian Joe Praino! The three of them discuss all things Mets during an MLB Lockout! How can they possibly fire Ken Rosenthal! They give their thoughts on Billy Wagner and the Hall of Fame! All this a…