Steve Gelbs on Aaron Glenn, Mets broadcast booth, MLB free agency, and more

Nov 20, 2025
1h 11m

Episode Description

Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Mets field reporter/play-by-play broadcaster Steve Gelbs. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Glenn's handling of the media, Steve's initial struggles on the Mets' broadcast and hesitation to move to play-by-play, and more.


-2:07: New York Jets QB situation/Aaron Glenn/Aaron Rodgers on Jets

-19:35: Being a New York Yankees fan growing up

-25:55: New York Mets early broadcasts

-43:09: Developing relationships with players

-1:02:50: Big calls and free agency


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