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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

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 Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find. Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.© 2024 MLB.com Baseball & Softball
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  • Annie Seaver on Tom Seaver’s Legacy, Fatherhood & Emotional Fan Connection

    Annie Seaver on Tom Seaver’s Legacy, Fatherhood & Emotional Fan Connection
    Feb 17 2026
    Annie Seaver joins Jay Horwitz for a deeply personal conversation about her father, Mets legend Tom Seaver. She shares emotional memories of growing up with Tom Seaver, what he was like as a father, the overwhelming love Mets fans showed after his passing, and why the Seaver family chose to share pieces of his legacy with fans. From life at the ballpark to life in the vineyard, Annie reveals the human side of one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. This special episode of Amazin’ Conversations offers a rare and intimate look at Tom Seaver beyond the mound. 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Why the Seaver family decided to auction personal items 2:07 Annie reacts to overwhelming fan support after Tom’s passing 3:19 Growing up around baseball and listening to games 5:11 Jay shares his first interaction with Tom Seaver 6:21 Annie describes Tom Seaver as a father 7:42 Tom Seaver’s passion for his vineyard 9:10 Annie reflects on Tom’s life after baseball 10:14 Tom Seaver’s humility and love for people 11:55 Growing up traveling with Tom Seaver 13:03 Annie remembers Tom’s teammates and friendships 15:04 Tom Seaver’s relationship with his legacy and memorabilia 16:13 Annie explains why sharing his items with fans matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 Min.
  • Craig Swan Opens Up on Pain, Perseverance, and Playing for the Mets

    Craig Swan Opens Up on Pain, Perseverance, and Playing for the Mets
    Feb 10 2026
    Former New York Mets pitcher Craig Swan joins Amazin’ Conversations to reflect on his career, the reality of pitching on struggling teams, and the friendships that defined his time in baseball. Swan shares unforgettable stories about playing alongside Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli, the pressures of being a local star in New York, and his deep friendship with Tom Seaver. From wild clubhouse memories and road-trip stories to battling injuries, reinventing life after baseball, and finding joy through unexpected hobbies, this is a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about the human side of the Mets’ history. This episode is a reminder that not every legacy is defined by championships — some are defined by character, resilience, and the people you shared the uniform with. Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 Craig Swan joins Amazin’ Conversations01:00 First impressions of joining the Mets in 198002:30 Pitching well on bad teams and the frustration of wins04:45 Memories of Lee Mazzilli and being a hometown star06:40 Family, fans, and playing in front of sparse crowds08:10 Bobby Valentine stories from college to coaching10:15 Bobby Valentine’s baseball mind and future success12:00 Getting released as the Mets were turning the corner13:40 Battling injuries and knowing the end was near15:00 The Dodgers game fueled by a ruined vegetable garden16:45 Friendship with Tom Seaver on and off the field18:40 Life after baseball and new passions20:00 Health battles, perspective, and staying active Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 Min.
  • Spencer Horwitz on Representing Team Israel, WBC Pride, and His Big League Journey

    Spencer Horwitz on Representing Team Israel, WBC Pride, and His Big League Journey
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode, Spencer Horwitz joins the show to talk about what it means to represent Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and why the experience goes far beyond baseball. Horwitz reflects on his first WBC run, the pride of playing for his heritage, and why he immediately jumped at the chance to return. He also dives into his MLB journey, battling through injury, adjusting to new teams, and how big league experience has changed his confidence on and off the field. From clubhouse chemistry and international competition to identity, responsibility, and playing for something bigger than yourself, this is a thoughtful and personal conversation with one of baseball’s most grounded young players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 Min.
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