Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Casey Stengel, the Mets, and the Fight for NYC: A Conversation with Mark Galley

July 3, 2025 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“There’s never been a movie or TV series about Casey Stengel—and he’s the most animated, fun-loving, Robin Williams-type of character ever. And I intend to change that.” — Mark Galley

In this very special episode of Uncorking a Story, I’m joined by Emmy-winning PA announcer for the NY Mets Colin Cosell—yes, that Cosell—as we welcome author, creative force, and lifelong storyteller Mark Galley. Mark takes us behind the scenes of his new book How the Worst Was Won, a comedic, heartfelt, and historically rich look at the birth of the New York Mets. From Casey Stengel’s quirks to the bizarre and beautiful chaos of the 1962 season, Mark makes the case for why this story belongs on the screen. And trust me—you’ll never think of “traded for yourself” the same way again.

Key Takeaways:

  1. How the Worst Was Won started as a 900+ page screenplay before becoming a book.
  2. Casey Stengel was more than a manager—he was the quirky, reluctant savior of the Mets franchise.
  3. The 1962 Mets weren’t just bad—they were legendarily bad, in the most entertaining way possible.
  4. The economic ripple effect of losing the Giants and Dodgers devastated NYC—until the Mets brought civic pride (and fans) back.
  5. Mark built fictional characters based on real fans to represent the five archetypes of Mets fandom.
  6. Colin Cosell draws powerful connections between the early Mets, the Savannah Bananas, and modern sports entertainment.

Buy How the Worst Was Won

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Website: https://www.markgalley.com/amazin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgalley/

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