Cohen's Corner
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsA Mets-focused podcast that also covers current events and historical topics across Major League Baseball.
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Cohen's Corner Ep. 56 Not the flashiest of off-seasons
February 09, 2024 02:46 - 46 minutes - 34.2 MBElizabeth and Jake discuss the Mets' "boring" off-season and look ahead to what you should expect to see from the team this season.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 55
November 12, 2023 05:25 - 35 minutes - 31.8 MBAfter hiring Carlos Mendoza as his new manager, David Stearns has an exciting offseason ahead of him, as he hopes to build a contender for his first season as President of Baseball Operations
Cohen's Corner Ep. 54: Playoff Picture, Mets' Young Talent, And David Stearns
September 23, 2023 17:25 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBWith the Mets out of postseason contention, Jake and Elizabeth touch on the Rays' new stadium plans, why they enjoy playing spoiler to the Marlins, how the Mets' young prospects like Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos have been doing, and their thoughts on the reported David Stearns hire.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 53: Unpacking The Mets' 2023 Fire Sale
August 20, 2023 05:26 - 54 minutes - 36.5 MBJake and Elizabeth dive into how they've been approaching their Mets fandom since the trade deadline and their level of investment in the rest of the season. Then they evaluate the prospects the Mets received at the deadline, touch on the position the Mets might be in this offseason, and look around the league at how other teams with notable deadline decisions are performing.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 52 Trade Deadline Preview
July 28, 2023 18:14 - 48 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat should the Mets do at the trade deadline? Will they trade Robertson? (they did). What else will they do? That, and a discussion about what the rest of the league will do at this year's deadline all in this week's episode.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 51: Welcome To Mets Therapy
June 29, 2023 18:53 - 44 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Mets have been bad for weeks now, so let's talk about it. Jake and Elizabeth air out their grievances about the Mets and talk about the different areas of the team that have struggled and what the team has to do to turn the season around.
Cohen's Corner Episode 50: Can the Mets build off of their big series win vs the Rays?
May 20, 2023 18:41 - 39 minutes - 29.2 MBElizabeth and Jake discuss recent roster moves such as the call up of Gary Sanchez and they revisit the Lindor trade with Cleveland coming to town.
Cohen's Corner Episode 49: Let the kids (and certain veterans ... you know who you are) play!
April 21, 2023 17:38 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIn this week's episode, Jake and Elizabeth break down how the Mets' season has been going so far, including Brandon Nimmo's ever-improving game, Max Scherzer's ejection at Dodger Stadium, and how the Mets should handle Brett Baty and Francisco Álvarez's playing time. Plus, we discuss the news of Madison Bumgarner being DFA'd by the D-backs (which happened while we were recording).
Cohen's Corner Ep. 48 Opening Day 2023
March 29, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOpening Day is finally here! Elizabeth and Jake make some fun Mets related predictions for the upcoming season while also discussing the new rules and the outlook for all of the divisions across MLB.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 47: Previewing the World Baseball Classic
March 07, 2023 20:37 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode, Elizabeth and Jake go over some of the big names participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, which Mets are competing for which countries, and how Team USA is shaping up. We also discuss why there seems to be extra excitement around the WBC this year, who else we're excited to watch in the tournament, and how the rest of Mets Spring Training has been unfolding.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 46: Squirrel is staying ... Will the Polar Bear be next?
February 02, 2023 06:18 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week, Elizabeth and Jake discussed the Jeff McNeil extension, why it was a fantastic deal for both sides, and what they're expecting out of McNeil in 2023. We also delved into our thoughts on a potential Pete Alonso extension, how MLB pitchers and hitters will be impacted by the new rule changes, the Angels deciding not to sell, and how the Mets might fit into the "Ohtani Sweepstakes."
Cohen's Corner Ep. 45 Welcome to the Mets, Tommy Pham
January 20, 2023 01:12 - 41 minutes - 30.4 MBElizabeth and Jake are back to talk about the Correa saga as well as look at the new addition of Tommy Pham.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 44: Merry ... Correamas? We can't believe it!
December 22, 2022 19:53 - 48 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week, Elizabeth and Jake dive into their reactions to the wild Carlos Correa signing, what led to that point, and what it means for the Mets' team this year and going forward. We also touch on the rest of the Mets' exciting offseason and discuss the happiest we've ever felt about a Mets transaction.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 43- Let the offseason festivities begin!
November 19, 2022 02:42 - 55 minutes - 39.9 MBAfter what seems like a million years, Elizabeth and Jake are back to get you prepared for what should be a very interesting Mets' offseason!
Cohen's Corner Ep. 42: Chatting with SNY game director John DeMarsico!
September 24, 2022 16:02 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week, we spoke with John DeMarsico, who has been the game director for Mets baseball coverage at SNY since 2019. We touched on several memorable SNY broadcast moments from this season, what it's like working with Gary, Keith, and Ron every day, unpacking the additional attention that SNY broadcasts have gotten this year, some of John's favorite influences and techniques to infuse into game coverage, and much more!
Cohen's Corner Ep. 41: Nimmo leaps, deGrom approves, and trumpets blare
September 02, 2022 18:21 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week, we dive into every detail about the amazin' game against the Dodgers that featured a fantastic Brandon Nimmo catch, a classically brilliant Jacob deGrom start, and a live performance of "Narco" that exceeded all expectations. We also discuss just how important deGrom can be to the Mets in October and why we're so proud of Nimmo, and zoom out to look at the potential postseason outlook in the National League.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 40: Mets take 4/5 from the Braves
August 13, 2022 17:25 - 37 minutes - 27 MBElizabeth and Jake are back to talk about the Mets' huge series win vs. the Braves, while also discussing the overall joy they've had watching the Mets so far this season.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 39: Subway Series recap + Trade Deadline preview
July 29, 2022 19:22 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week, Elizabeth and Jake dove into the glorious two-game sweep of the Yankees at Citi Field, why it made such a big statement, and why Max Scherzer striking out Aaron Judge was such a big deal. We also discussed the players the Mets have already traded for, the players we hope the Mets trade for before the deadline, and why we're not on the edge of our seats hoping for Juan Soto to be traded to Queens.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 38: Special Guest Jake Eisenberg joins Elizabeth and Jake
July 02, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWCBS 880 Mets play-by-play broadcaster Jake Eisenberg stops by to talk about his early success in his broadcasting career, and why Mets fans shouldn't be panicking about the slim division lead.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 37: We welcome Jolly Olive to the show!
June 03, 2022 20:53 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week, we chatted with Jack Oliver, AKA Jolly Olive, from YouTube, Twitter, and Jomboy Media fame! He talked about how he approaches his video essays on his YouTube channel, some of his favorite videos that he's made, and how YouTube led him to his current gig hosting the "Shea Station" podcast with former Mets reliever Jerry Blevins. We also reacted live to hearing the news of Joe Girardi getting fired by the Phillies in the middle of taping our episode! Finally we discussed a few fact...
Cohen's Corner Ep. 36: No-no, comeback, doubleheader sweep, oh my!
May 07, 2022 04:47 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week, we discussed all of the exciting happenings over the last week in Metsland! There were so many, we could hardly keep up! We dove into the Mets' historic ninth-inning comeback against the Phillies and the team-wide efforts that made it possible, while tying it back to the thrilling combined no-hitter that the Mets twirled the prior week, also against the Phillies! Finally, we recounted meeting in person at Citi Field (at long last!), chatted a little about the Reds' tough start to...
Cohen's Corner Ep. 35: What to make of the Mets' 10-4 start feat. Jake Brown
April 22, 2022 16:18 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBElizabeth and Jake are joined by Jake Brown to discuss the Mets' hot start to the season, as well as the great new food options at Citi Field and much more!
Cohen's Corner Ep. 34: Welcome to the regular season!
April 14, 2022 19:49 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week, Jake and Elizabeth touched on some "overreactions" from the first week of the regular season, including the offense's improved approach at the plate, the bullpen's shakiness, and the starters' brilliance. We dove into all the things we love about Starling Marte and Chris Bassitt, and also discussed what food we're most looking forward to eating at Citi Field this season. All that and more this week on Cohen's Corner!
Cohen's Corner Episode 33: The Impact of Buck Showalter
March 30, 2022 16:25 - 49 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week, Elizabeth and Jake discuss the already immense impact Buck Showalter's had on the Mets so far. Also, how cool was it to see Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer pitch in the same game? All that and more in the latest episode of Cohen's Corner.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 32: Baseball is back, and so are we!
March 19, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn our first episode recorded since the lockout ended, Jake and Elizabeth react to the Mets acquiring Chris Bassitt and evaluate which Mets players they do, and don't, want to reunite with in 2022. They also unpack some of the biggest blockbuster signings across the baseball world over the past week and discuss head-scratching decisions all over the league.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 31 "Once Upon a Time in Queens" Review feat. Danielle Sepulveres
January 27, 2022 01:45 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBElizabeth and Jake are joined by special guest Danielle Sepulveres to discuss the latest news surrounding the orange and blue, followed by a review of the ESPN documentary "Once Upon a Time in Queens" which tells the story of the 1986 Mets.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 30: Welcome to the Mets, Buck Showalter!
December 26, 2021 22:46 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIt's a Christmas miracle! The Mets hired the manager that Jake and Elizabeth have been talking about for over a year! This week, we express our excitement about Buck Showalter becoming the new Mets skipper, react to his introductory press conference, and try to dispel any worries that fans might have about his place in baseball today. We also remember some notable (and not-so-notable) Mets birthdays and transactions on Christmas through the years, and discuss our favorite utility infielders ...
Cohen's Corner Ep. 29: Max Scherzer is a Met!
December 07, 2021 23:44 - 45 minutes - 34.1 MBThe unthinkable has happened. Max Scherzer is the newest member of the New York Mets. Elizabeth and Jake try to wrap their heads around that while also discussing who the team might hire as their new manager.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 28: Mets host Mike Janela joins the show!
November 19, 2021 19:12 - 46 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week, we chatted with Mike Janela, who is a gameday and digital host for the Mets! Mike shared how he got started in the sports industry, how he landed the gig with the Mets, and what some of his craziest days at Citi Field have been. We also dove into some of the other cool things he's done for work (like meeting Alex Trebek) and the time he won major money on a game show! Finally, we shared our collective thoughts on Noah Syndergaard signing with the Angels and how well (or poorly) we...
Cohen's Corner Episode 27 feat. Ryan Finkelstein
November 05, 2021 20:49 - 51 minutes - 38.9 MBIt pains us to say this but...Congratulations to the 2021 World Series Champions, the Atlanta Braves. This week Elizabeth and Jake are joined by Locked On Mets podcast host Ryan Finkelstein to recap the 2021 World Series and to preview what should be a very busy and critical offseason for the New York Mets.
Cohen's Corner Ep. 26: The World Series is here!
October 26, 2021 17:28 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week, Jake and Elizabeth do a deep dive into all of the Silver Slugger nominees in the AL and NL, both the head-scratching and the slam-dunk picks. They also talked about why they're not panicking about the Mets taking their time to hire a president of baseball operations. Finally, they discussed how the Astros and Braves stack up in this year's World Series, who they think the X-factor will be for both teams, and why Travis d'Arnaud's defense might be surprisingly important to the seri...
Cohen's Corner Ep. 25: Which teams over, under, and appropriately achieved in 2021?
October 10, 2021 18:43 - 43 minutes - 32.5 MBElizabeth and Jake look back at their preseason MLB predictions while also discussing the beginning of the Mets' offseason and who they might look to hire as their next POBO.
Cohen's Corner Episode 24: Julia Quadrino joins the show!
September 29, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week, we welcomed Julia Quadrino, a co-host of the 7 Line's Orange and Blue Thing podcast and former host of Big Apple Trivia, to the show. We dove into how she became David Wright's number one fan, what it was like to interview him for OABT, and how she got started working with the 7 Line. We also dissected where it all went wrong for the Mets this year, our favorite games we attended, who should definitely be back for the Mets next year and who might need a change of scenery. All that...
Cohen's Corner Episode 23: Luis Rojas' tenure as Mets skipper should be coming to an end. Plus, Mets trivia is back!
September 17, 2021 23:06 - 44 minutes - 33.4 MBWith all of the head scratching moves Luis Rojas has made this season, it's obvious the team needs to replace him this offseason. Elizabeth and Jake discuss their thoughts on Rojas and the excitement from last week's subway series. Stick around for fun Mets trivia as well! All that and more in the latest episode of Cohen's Corner.
Cohen's Corner Episode 22: It's Déjà Vu All Over Again
August 28, 2021 18:02 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Mets still aren't hitting, so that hasn't changed. But we're still bringing you new podcast episodes! This week, Jake and Elizabeth discussed why the Mets' attitude when they were in first place may have contributed to their downfall, whether or not Jacob deGrom should pitch again this season if he's healthy, and if Javier Báez and Luis Rojas will be a part of next year's Mets team. All that and more on this episode of Cohen's Corner!
Cohen's Corner Episode 21 feat. Lori Rubinson
August 23, 2021 03:11 - 33 minutes - 24.9 MBIn the latest episode of Cohen's Corner, Elizabeth and Jake are joined by WFAN host Lori Rubinson to discuss the Mets' latest offensive struggles as well as the troubling situation with Clint Frazier on the other side of town.
Cohen's Corner Episode 20 feat. Anthony DiComo
August 10, 2021 17:49 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, Jake and Elizabeth were joined by Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo, who has been covering the Mets for MLB.com since 2007. They talked about everything from Anthony's wild first introduction to covering the Mets to which player he was surprised that the Mets didn't pursue more at this year's Trade Deadline. They also talked about The Captain, David Wright's memoir that Anthony co-wrote, and what he was surprised to learn about one of the most beloved figures in Mets history. All th...
Cohen's Corner Episode 19
August 03, 2021 16:24 - 48 minutes - 32.4 MBAfter a few week layoff, Elizabeth and Jake are back to bring you all your latest Mets news. From the Mets' trade for Javier Báez, to their disappointment in not signing Kumar Rocker, there's a lot to get into with the 2021 season entering the dog days of August. Listen for all that and more on the latest episode of Cohen's Corner.
Cohen's Corner Episode 18 feat. Jack Hendon: Midseason Mets Superlatives!
July 09, 2021 20:30 - 58 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week, Jake and Elizabeth chatted with a special guest, Jack Hendon from the Pleasant Good Evening podcast! They went through several Mets and MLB "Midseason Superlatives," including the most underrated Mets players of the first half, their favorite wins and defensive plays so far, and which teams besides the Mets they enjoy watching the most. They also shared their thoughts on Jacob deGrom deciding not to pitch in the All-Star Game. Finally, Jack provided his insight into how he thinks ...
Cohen's Corner Episode 17: O Offense, Where Art Thou?
July 03, 2021 18:03 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week, Jake and Elizabeth talk about, among other topics, the lack of Mets offense this season, why they're not sold on Josh Donaldson as an ideal trade target, and how Jacob deGrom continues to impress even when he's not at his very best.
Cohen's Corner Episode 16 Father's Day special
June 20, 2021 05:59 - 49 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week Elizabeth and Jake are joined by both of their dads, Joe Muratore and John Giblin. In this episode they all discuss the origins of their Mets fandom while also remembering some of the great games that they've been to. Joe and John are the main reason behind both Elizabeth and Jake's love for the game of baseball so it's very fitting that they both join the show on Father's Day.
Cohen's Corner Episode 15
June 12, 2021 17:09 - 50 minutes - 33.6 MBElizabeth and Jake are joined by baseball writer/podcaster Tim Ryder. They discuss the current state of the team as well as Tim's creation of The Apple and his podcast Simply Amazin. They also share their thoughts on Matt Harvey and whether or not he still has enough left in the tank to be an MLB pitcher. All that and more on Episode 15!!
Cohen's Corner Episode 14
June 03, 2021 21:02 - 49 minutes - 33.5 MBJake and Elizabeth sung the praises of some of the Mets' recent heroes, including James McCann, Jonathan Villar, Marcus Stroman, and (gasp!) Robert Gsellman! They also took a few fan questions from Twitter, talked about Stroman's fielding and deGrom's hitting, quizzed each other with some trivia, and dove into just why the team's vibes have been so on point the entire season.
Cohen's Corner Episode 13
May 22, 2021 04:30 - 52 minutes - 35.2 MBElizabeth and Jake talk about the insane amount of Mets injuries while also mixing in some trivia questions, and do a deep dive into the cause of so many no-hitters across baseball this season.
Cohen's Corner Episode 12 with Mets PA announcer Colin Cosell
May 15, 2021 20:43 - 55 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, Jake and Elizabeth chatted with Colin Cosell, who has been a public address announcer for the Mets at Citi Field since 2018. Colin discussed his career arc so far, how he prepares to work a Mets game, all the ins and outs of being a PA announcer, and what it was like to work David Wright's last-ever game in 2018.
Cohen's Corner Episode 11 with guest Tyler Ward
April 30, 2021 05:28 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week, Elizabeth and Jake welcomed Tyler Ward to the show! Tyler is the creator behind the WardyNYM YouTube channel, which brings you a full spectrum of Mets in-game live streams, postgame reactions, and more. We had a lot of fun chatting about how we all first became Mets fans, why we don't support booing our own players, and why we are still hopeful about this Mets offense. We also, as we seemingly do every week, spent some time talking about what truly makes Jacob deGrom so great.
Cohen's Corner Episode 10 with guest Anthony Rivera
April 19, 2021 04:47 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBElizabeth and Jake are joined by Subway to Shea podcast host Anthony Rivera! From favorite Shea Stadium memories to the greatness of Gary, Keith and Ron, no stone is left unturned. Also, Mets fans are witnessing history, but do they appreciate it as much as they should? All that and more!
Cohen's Corner Episode 9: The season has finally begun!
April 09, 2021 17:04 - 45 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this week's episode, Jake and Elizabeth discussed all of happenings in the first week of the Mets' season, from Lindor signing a huge extension, to questionable manager decisions on Opening Day, to why we're not losing sleep over Conforto's walk-off hit-by-pitch. Elizabeth also waxes poetically about the Matt Harvey era and offers thoughts on why Mets fans are still so attached to him. Finally, we brainstorm a potential new segment right at the end of the episode!
Cohen's Corner Episode 8 with Cady Lowery
March 29, 2021 19:07 - 48 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week, Elizabeth and Jake give their thoughts on the latest Mets injury/possible extension news and then are joined by special guest Cady Lowery, who shares her experiences from her internship at the Baseball Hall of Fame while also touching on many other interesting baseball topics!
Cohen's Corner Episode 7 with Maggie Gray
March 18, 2021 04:19 - 46 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week, we welcomed WFAN midday host Maggie Gray to the show! The three of us dove into a wide variety of topics, including Maggie recounting her live on-air reaction to the Lindor trade, breaking down the daily preparation that she puts into her show, and discussing her various co-hosts through the years. We also touched on a few other New York teams that Maggie covers, such as the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, and (yes, they count as a New York team) the Buffalo Bills.