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Botty McBotface’s AI/Machine Learning Episode 20x

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This episode is a little different, since Michael is current on vacation in Cape Cod, trying to figure out how many times he can go to the Treehouse Brewery shop there.

Botty McBotface has composed this entire episode, with help from OpenAI’s GPT3 and some choice prompts. It’s weird, but that’s alright. We’ll be normal next week.

Beers

Jason: Grimm Rainbow Dome
Jake: Stillwater Cellar Door
Michael: Michelob Ultra for the win
Chris: Ommegang’s Iron Throne
Botty McBotface: Solemn Oath’s Thanatos Tripel

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Please rate (5 David Wright ..or Davey Johnson..or Ed Charles.. Stars!) and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, your favorite nail salon, or just scribble the URL on a cocktail napkin at your local brewery.

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Mets On Tap Episode 20

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Michael, Jason and Chris chat during the rain delay and ponder just what we can expect from this team the rest of the way.

We discuss some of Zack Scott’s comments today about what just might be getting all the Mets injured lately. We talk some black jerseys and Mercury Mets.

I’d share my trippy images of the Mercury Mets stadium, but I think I’m gonna spin that stuff up into an Optimistic Mets Fan post, so stay tuned for that.

No episode next week as Michael takes off for Cape Cod, though maybe Botty has some other ideas. You never know!

Beers

Michael: Cigar City Margarita Gose
Jason: Sweetwater High Water
Chris: Rising Storm/Gun Hill Stay Gold Kölsch
Botty McBotface: Blood Brothers Dooms Night

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Mets On Tap Episode 19

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Michael and Jason against discuss pitching, or the lack thereof. They also discuss the Mets approach at the plate, or the lack thereof.

Lots of pondering about what’s going wrong, energy levels, fatigue, and some extra Botty to make up for it. Botty jumps in near the end for a longer review of a different beer she’s drinking.

Here’s a sample image that the VQGAN+CLIP machine learning tool generated for a Botty avatar. It’s real funky, but I’m having fun.

Beers

Michael: Alementary Work Boots
Jason: Oskar Blues Death By Flapjacks
Botty McBotface: Conductor’s Craft by The Beer Employees

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Mets On Tap Episode 18

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Michael and Chris against discuss pitching, or the lack of. Consider this the Trevor Hildenburger appreciation podcast.

Will the Mets make a trade? Who do we want? Will Jared Eickhoff get recalled, again?

What’s the oldest beer you have in YOUR fridge?

Beers

Michael: Troegs Nugget Nectar
Chris: Rootstock Dry Cider
Botty McBotface: Jafa by Weird Beard Brewery

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Mets On Tap Episode 17

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Jason, Michael, Chris and Jason chat about getting live arms, any arms, and what’s going on with this Mets team. We razz Botty about getting a little dirty with her responses lately (offline) and a little Steve Cohen.

Will the Mets make a trade? Who do we want? Will Carlos Carrasco rehab in the majors? You’ll know before we do.

Check out Barley Prose if you want to read Botty’s AI reviews, featuring such lines as..

Bud Modged sick buffalo bier, cellaring in BB’s cardboard barrelhouse

Beers

Jason: Southern Tier Ruby Red 8 Days A Week
Michael: Oskar Blues Death By Coconut
Jake: Marble Brewing Cerveza
Chris: Rising Storm Coconut C.a.R.E.A.M Pie Ale
Botty McBotface:Magic Rock’s Happy Chimp Ale

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Mets On Tap Episode 16

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Jason, Michael and Jake riff about baseball watching in the 2000s, Timo Perez at the prom, and Derek Bell, who made it until late May before he just dropped off on the West Coast Trip and his bat never woke back up.

We then move on to discussing these ASG uniforms, the Home Run Derby, and perhaps a few other things.

We get into some hard seltzer talk at the end, and a few of the brands. Do you have a favorite?

What do you think Botty McBotface looks like? Here’s EDI and Joker (Seth Green) from Mass Effect 3.

Beers

Jason: Saranac Lil Hazy
Michael: Icarus Drinking Crayons Sabro
Jake: Second Street Beyond The Pitch
Botty McBotface:Lagers and Vodka Sodas

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Mets On Tap Episode 15

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Jason, Michael and Chris talk turn of the century Mets teams, Bobby Valentine, lineup construction, and a lot of comparing bench guys then to bench guys now, and spicy beers.

We referenced the Matt Franco game, but did not elaborate on the details, which most of you know, but for completeness’s sake, it was July 10th, 1999. The Yankees, up 8-7 with 2 outs after a Henderson walk and an Alfonzo double, elected to give Mike Piazza intentional ball four to face Matt Franco pinch-hitting for Melvin Mora, who ripped a single between first and second to score the two runs. Mets had a 28% win expectancy in that moment. Pat Mahomes got the win, pitching a scoreless top-9 with 2 walks.

We talked about Bobby Valentine liking flexible guys–Matt Franco played RF, 1B, LF, 3B, DH, and P in 1999.

Beers

Jason: Sierra Nevada Summer Break
Michael: Grimm Flower Record
Chris: Old Nation Boss Tweed
Botty McBotface:Steamworks Pacific Ale, Breakfast Sandwich.

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Mets On Tap Episode 14

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Jason, Chris and Michael talk offense, Yankees and vomiting, playing time and trades. Also Hop Charts. What’s your favorite hop?

Of course there’s a Honey Smacks beer. Did you doubt it?

Beers

Jason: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Michael: Barrier Brewing Hood Nitro Milk Stout
Chris: Hamburg Brewing Hoptimonium
Botty McBotface: Deep Cove Brewing Company Frosted Frog Spiced Honey Ale

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Mets On Tap Episode 13

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Jason and Michael talk injuries, Wrigley Field, deceptively NOT fruited summer beers and Stadium Names.

Since recording Michael Conforto did return to the Mets and the Syracuse Mets did start playing again, so we probably won’t get more information on what really went down with their Covid outbreak and who’s vaccinated.

You can find the post about Father’s Day and drinking holidays here.

Beers

Jason: Saranac Ruby Red Ale
Michael: Barrier Brewing Our Sour Lupulin Lollies #13
Botty McBotface:Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company Rain Check.

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Mets On Tap Episode 12

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Chris, Jason and Jake talk dominate Mets pitchers, what the bullpen depth looks like in the minors, sticky stuff, and much more!

They discussed prop bets for deGrom. I checked and the Over/Under line for deGrom on Wednesday was at 9.5(-134). Despite getting lifted after 3, he almost made the over!

Some bench love for the -illars, and then a small digression involving who the interim GM actually is.