The Best Of Covino & Rich
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The Best of Covino & Rich podcast episode dives into a mix of sports banter, cultural commentary, and nostalgic reflection, anchored by the hosts' signature humor and sharp takes. The conversation kicks off with a scathing critique of the New York Mets' poor performance and their $6 ticket pricing, framing it as a symbol of fan disillusionment and organizational failure. The hosts debate whether the Mets should fire manager Carlos Mendoza, drawing parallels to recent managerial changes by the Phillies and Red Sox, and question the ethics of supporting a team that fails to deliver. A major thematic pivot occurs with a heartfelt discussion on the 'lost art of the mixtape,' where the hosts reminisce about the emotional labor and intentionality behind curating physical playlists, contrasting it with today's instant digital playlists. This leads to a broader reflection on how technology has diminished certain personal rituals. The episode also features a viral story about a fan stealing a foul ball from children, sparking a debate on sportsmanship and empathy, and concludes with a fun, lighthearted Big Papi Baseball Trivia segment. Throughout, the hosts blend humor, personal anecdotes, and social commentary, celebrating the joy of fandom while critiquing its modern challenges.
The Mets' $6 ticket pricing is a symptom of a deeper failure to deliver a winning product, forcing fans to question their loyalty.
Firing a manager like Carlos Mendoza may be necessary not just for performance, but to signal to fans that the organization is taking action.
The art of the mixtape—curating songs with intention, handwriting notes, and creating a physical artifact—represents a lost emotional connection in music sharing.
Stealing a foul ball from a child or elderly fan is a morally indefensible act that undermines the spirit of sportsmanship.
Supporting a team through its worst times tests true fandom, but fans also have the right to withhold their money when the product is poor.
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Podcast Promos and the $6 Mets Ticket
The episode opens with a series of promotional segments for other iHeart podcasts, including The Clifford Show, 2%, Look Back At It, and Learn the Hard Way, before transitioning into the main topic: the New York Mets' $6 ticket pricing and their abysmal performance.
The Mets' Crisis: $6 Tickets and Managerial Failure
“If the Mets finish this season with like 60, 70-something wins, and they're way under 500... Couldn't you argue it's the biggest disgrace of a professional sports season in the history of sports based on payroll, based on expectations?”
The Lost Art of the Mixtape
“The amount of heart is not the same. The sequence in which you put those songs and how they would blend and you would fade it in and out, not the same.”
The Villain of the Ball: Stealing from Kids
“To pull a ball away from a kid at a game, you should be banned from ever seeing a woman in your life. God, the biggest ick for all women of all time.”
Big Papi Trivia and the Joy of Fandom
The episode concludes with a fun, energetic Big Papi Baseball Trivia game featuring Isaac Lohenkron and Austin from Bakersfield. The hosts celebrate the joy of sports trivia and the community it creates, ending on a high note of camaraderie and humor.
“To pull a ball away from a kid at a game, you should be banned from ever seeing a woman in your life. God, the biggest ick for all women of all time.”
“If the Mets finish this season with like 60, 70-something wins, and they're way under 500... Couldn't you argue it's the biggest disgrace of a professional sports season in the history of sports based on payroll, based on expectations?”
“The amount of heart is not the same. The sequence in which you put those songs and how they would blend and you would fade it in and out, not the same.”
Hosts
Guest
Steve Kavino
person
Rich Davis
person
New York Mets
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Danny G
person
Isaac Lohenkron
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Philadelphia Phillies
other
iHeartRadio
media
Carlos Mendoza
person
Boston Red Sox
other
Savannah Bananas
other
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