The Howard Johnson 1986 Time Machine

🎙️ Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine – Episode 18 | The 1986 Mets Pitching Staff Through Modern Analytics

Could modern analytics have made the greatest pitching staff in Mets history even better?

In Episode 18 of Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine, Mark Rosenman and two-time World Champion Howard Johnson welcome back former Mets Assistant GM Zack Scott for a fascinating discussion that bridges baseball's pas...

⚾ Howard Johnson's 1986 Time Machine – Episode 16 ⚾

This week on Howard Johnson's 1986 Time Machine, we travel back 40 years to June 9–15, 1986, when the New York Mets continued their domination of the National League, going 6-1, sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates, taking two of three from Philadelphia, and extending their division lead to 10½ games.

Joining Mets Hall of Famer Howard Johnson and host Mark Rosenman is 1...

Step inside the clubhouse of one of the greatest teams in baseball history.

In Episode 15 of Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine, Howard Johnson and Mark Rosenman go beyond the box scores and take fans inside the 1986 Mets locker room — the personalities, chemistry, rituals, leadership, and stories that helped shape a World Championship season.

This week’s episode covers:

⚾ The Mets’ dominant late-May/ea...

Step back into 1986 with Week 14 of the Howard Johnson Time Machine as Mets Hall of Famer Howard Johnson and special guest Doug Sisk relive another critical stretch of the greatest season in Mets history.

This week, we rewind to May 19–25, 1986, as the Mets battle through one of their grittiest road trips of the year. From cold, windy nights at Candlestick Park to tight late-inning battles in San Diego, the Mets prove they ...

Step back into 1986 with Week 13 of the Howard Johnson Time Machine as Mets Hall of Famer Howard Johnson and fan favorite Len Dykstra relive another unforgettable chapter of the greatest season in Mets history.

This week, we rewind to May 12–18, 1986, as the Mets finally hit a little adversity after their blazing start. From Sid Fernandez’s dominant 1-0 masterpiece against Atlanta, to tough battles in Houston against ...

The Howard Johnson 1986 Time Machine rolls on as we turn the clock back 40 years—one week at a time—reliving the magic, madness, and momentum of the unforgettable World Champion season.

In Episode 12, HoJo is joined by Mets legend and 1985 Cy Young Award winner Dwight Gooden, alongside KinersKorner.com’s Mark Rosenman, for a deep dive into another pivotal week of that legendary run.

From dominance on the mound...

The Howard Johnson 1986 Time Machine rolls on as we turn the clock back 40 years—one week at a time—reliving the magic, madness, and momentum of the unforgettable World Champion season.

In Episode 11, HoJo is joined by 1986 Mets spark plug and fan favorite Wally Backman, alongside KinersKorner.com’s Mark Rosenman, for a deep dive into another pivotal week of that legendary run.

From clubhouse chemistry to on-f...

Step back 40 years and relive one of the most iconic Mets seasons—week by week—with Howard Johnson on *Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine*, exclusively at Kiner’s Korner.

In Episode 8, the Season Finally Gets underway, but not before a stop to take on the Mets minor league affiliate in Jackson, MI

📅 Week covered: April 6, 1986 –April 12, 1986

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Step back 40 years and relive one of the most iconic Mets seasons—week by week—with Howard Johnson on *Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine*, exclusively at Kiner’s Korner.

In Episode 7, the intensity of Spring Training ramps up as roster decisions loom and roles begin to take shape. Hojo is joined by special guest Kevin Mitchell to break down a pivotal week in Mets camp.

📅 Week covered: March 30–A...

Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine | Episode 6: Special Guest Tim Teufel | March 23–29, 1986

Step back 40 years and relive one of the most iconic Mets seasons—week by week—with Howard Johnson on *Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine*, exclusively at Kiner’s Korner.

In Episode 6, the intensity of Spring Training ramps up as roster decisions loom and roles begin to take shape. Hojo is joined by s...

Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine | Episode 5: Special Guest Dave Magadan March 16–22, 1986

Step back 40 years and relive one of the most iconic Mets seasons—week by week—with Hall of Famer Howard Johnson on Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine, exclusively at Kiner’s Korner.

In Episode 5, we’re in St. Petersburg, Florida, for Spring Training as the 1986 Mets finalize their roster. Hojo...

Welcome back to Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine — where we don’t just remember Mets history… we drop you right into it.

In Episode 4, host Mark Rosenman and Mets legend Howard Johnson set the dial to the week of March 9, 1986, as Spring Training continues in St. Petersburg and the foundation of a championship season keeps taking shape.

Even this early in camp, it was clear something was different abo...

Welcome back to Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine — where we don’t just remember Mets history… we drop you right into it.

In Episode 3, host Mark Rosenman sets the dial to March 2 – March 8, 1986, and suddenly Spring Training in St. Petersburg takes a chaotic turn.

Joining Howard this week is special guest Mookie Wilson, giving us a firsthand look at one of the most eventful early weeks of the 19...

Welcome back to Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine — where we don’t just remember Mets history… we drop you right into it.

In Episode 2, we set the dial to February 24 – March 1, 1986, as Spring Training opens at historic Al Lang Stadium — the Mets’ 25th straight spring home. The sun is out. The roster is loaded. And expectations have officially arrived.

We revisit the rising pressure ...

Forty years ago, everything changed.

Before the champagne, before the roller coaster, before the Mets became World Champions, there was a moment in time when the season hadn’t started yet — but you could feel something coming.

Welcome to Howard Johnson’s 1986 Time Machine, a weekly journey back to the exact moments that shaped one of the greatest seasons in Mets history. Each episode rewinds the clock 40 years...