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Mets On Tap Episode 88: Best Team In Baseball

Michael and Jason discuss the Mets game, rooting for a good team, the Mets conservative approach with their pitchers, and the upcoming Mets schedule.

We muse on Mets lefties, Ryne Stanak, and what makes Juan Soto so good.

You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: The Veil Dirt Dirt Nap Nap
Jason: Ommegang Hop Water
Botty McBotface: Sloppy Uncle Sal’s Basement Adventure

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 87 – Eggroll Of Data

Michael, Jake and Jason discuss Mets-Twins, the successful season so far, Pete Alonso and batting stances, and Sacramento. Jake references this illuminating mlb.com article about Juan Soto’s 2-strike approach.

We also talk about team-rivalry egg rolls at Wok ‘N Roll in center field at Citi Field, some upcoming roster machinations, Black IPAs, and maybe a little softball?

You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Dogfish Head Midnight Cascade
Jason: Local 315 Soul Kiss IPA
Jake: La Cumbre Elevated IPA
Botty McBotface: “Stone Buoyancy” Double IPA

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 86: World Champion Podcast

Michael, Jake and Jason discuss Mets pitcher injuries, Taylor Swift, the season so far, attending Opening Day, softball and youth sports number selections, and much more.

What number did you pick growing up? Why?

Let’s get this season started shall we?!

You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Other Half All Astor Everything
Jason: Willow Rock Bear Ninja Cowboy
Jake: Ex Novo Farm League
Botty McBotface: Double Play IPA

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Mets On Tap Episode 85 – Still Optimistic

Michael and Jason discuss Spring Training, Mets injuries, which ones we find more concerning, and why we’re still optimistic about the team.

We discuss ticket prices, minor league discounts, and how the Mets might deploy some of the edges of the roster, particularly catching.

We discuss beers, closing breweries, and what they’re doing instead.

You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Newburgh Brewing Brown Ale
Jason: Southern Tier Juice Jolt
Botty McBotface: Pete’s Polar Bear Pajama Party Porter

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 84 – Juan Soto’s Team

Michael, Chris, Jake and Jason discuss the beginning of Spring Training, Juan Soto, and the Mets rotation.

We talk blackouts, Jose Siri, Mets centerfielders and listening to the radio.

We bounce around the depth chart and discuss Pete Alonso and who knows what else, give it a listen!

You can email us questions, comments, playoff pumpkins, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Czig Meister Miner
Jason: Two Roads Holiday Ale
Chris: Brooklyn Brewery Stonewall
Jake: Boxing Bear Uppercut IPA
Botty McBotface: Shifted Strategy Frozen Mitts IPA

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 83 – OMGee That Was Fun

Michael Jake and Jason discuss the end of the Mets season, the wall they hit, NLCS strategy, wondering where Ben Gamel was, and the beers we had along the way.

We discuss hoping the Yankees lose, our favorite Mets gimmicks of the season, and giving a billion dollars to Juan Soto. You heard it here first: $1b over 16 years. Get it done Steve.

That’s a wrap on 2024. We’ll be only recording sporadically until Spring Training, until then..

You can email us questions, comments, playoff pumpkins, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Alementary Special Delivery Number 9 Dunkelweiss
Jason: Saranac Pumpkin
Jake: Ex Novo Mass Ascension IPA
Botty McBotface: Slippery Squirrel’s Fragrance

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 82: Boo The Dodgers

Michael and Jason talk bullpen, Senga, the broadcasts and post-game viewing habits.

We discuss Michael attending game 4, playoff cocktails, and kibitz the Guardians-Yankees game.

And of course, beer. Have you had any of the cocktails or playoff stuff at Citi Field? What beers are you enjoying with games 3+? Let us know!

You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Jack’s Abby Destination: Northeast
Jason: Brooklyn Oktoberfest
Botty McBotface: Flaming Home Run Heist

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 81 – Trying To Clinch At Home

Michael, Chris and Jason talk about the playoffs, about the Phillies series, about Citi Field, clinching at home, what AL teams we like.

We discuss actual and potential swagger roster moves, and just generally enjoy Mets playoff baseball.

And of course, beer. What are you drinking while you watch the games? hit us up.

You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Treehouse Human Condition
Jason: Voodoo Ranger Peach Force
Chris: Rising Storm Key Lime Sour
Botty McBotface: Fuzzy Bumblebee IPA

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 80 – Energetic Mets Playoff Wins

Michael and Jason talk about the thrilling Mets clincher game, some games it reminded us, and how fun it is to watch these Mets play with such intensity and emotion.

We ponder long layoffs, and what that could mean for the Dodgers and Phillies, and how we probably prefer an AL team to a non-Mets NL team.

But mostly we just enjoy the Mets, and Botty McBotface’s upgrades.

Let us know what beer you’re having with the rest of the Wild Card round, or what you’re toasting the NLDS with.

You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: Treehouse Rustle Fest bier
Jason: Voodoo Ranger Tropic Force IPA
Botty McBotface: Swingin’ Slugger Stout

Bluesky links: Ceetar

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Mets On Tap Episode 79, Trying to Avoid a Hurricane and a Disaster Series

Michael and Jason talk about the Tuesday night bomb against Atlanta, the stress of finishing out this week and trying to make the playoffs, and a lot of the machinations of schedule.

We discuss the experience getting to and from Citi Field, in contrast with the fun of enjoying a game there.

And of course, beer.

You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com.

Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related factoid you’d like to share? hit us up at beer@barleyprose.com.

BEERS
Michael: South Shore ~~Luis~~ Jack Got Toasted
Jason: Hop Watr Mango
Botty McBotface: Screaming Pigeon IPA

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