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 can win even when the offense isn’t exploding. HoJo and Doug Sisk take you inside the clubhouse, bullpen, and dugout during a week where championship teams learn how to survive adversity.

⚾ Stories and memories include:

• Doug Sisk’s return to the Mets after injury rehab in Tidewater

• The pressure and unpredictability of pitching at Candlestick Park

• How the bullpen evolved into a championship weapon

• The defensive intensity and gritty identity of the 1986 Mets

• What made Tony Gwynn such a difficult hitter to face

• Keith Hernandez’s leadership during difficult stretches

• Jesse Orosco’s ability to rebound after tough outings

• Davey Johnson’s handling of personalities, platoons, and bullpen roles

• The emotional grind of an 11-game west coast road trip

• Why “winning ugly” may have revealed more about the Mets than the blowouts did

Along the way, HoJo and Doug share behind-the-scenes travel stories, clubhouse chemistry, pitching strategy, and the swagger that helped define one of baseball’s most unforgettable teams.

If you love Mets history, exclusive behind-the-scenes baseball stories, and hearing directly from the players who lived it, this series is for you.

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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 Nolan Ryan and Bob Knepper, to a huge showdown with the Dodgers in Los Angeles, Hojo and Nails take you inside the clubhouse and onto the field for one of the most fascinating stretches of the season.

⚾ Stories and memories include:

• Sid Fernandez’s nasty delivery and devastating breaking ball

• The emotional energy of the 1986 Mets clubhouse

• Davey Johnson’s masterful use of platoons and personalities

• What it was like facing Nolan Ryan

• Behind-the-scenes travel stories and clubhouse chemistry

• Why Bill Robinson was so important to the team

• Early signs of a future Mets-Dodgers rivalry

• The confidence and swagger that defined the ‘86 Mets

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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 to the electric atmosphere surrounding the team, Gooden shares what it was like being at the center of it all—his mindset during that stretch, the confidence of the pitching staff, and the swagger that defined the 1986 Mets. HoJo adds his perspective from inside the lineup, breaking down key moments, big performances, and the energy that kept the Mets rolling.

If you’re a die-hard Mets fan, a baseball history junkie, or just love great behind-the-scenes storytelling, this episode is a must-watch.

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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-field grit, Backman brings his trademark edge and insight, sharing stories you won’t hear anywhere else—what it was like battling every night, the intensity of the NL East race, and the personalities that made the 1986 Mets one of the most colorful teams in baseball history. HoJo adds his perspective from inside the lineup, breaking down key moments, big hits, and the energy that kept the Mets rolling.

If you’re a die-hard Mets fan, a baseball history junkie, or just love great behind-the-scenes storytelling, this episode is a must-watch.

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The Howard Johnson 1986 Time Machine rolls on as we Turn the Clock back 40 years each and every week to relive the week that was in that magical 1986 season. This week Bob Ojeda joins Howard Johnson and Kinerskorner.com's Mark Rosenman

For the first time in the series we hear from an opposition player as St Louis Cardinals Ricky Horton joins hosts Mark Rosenman and Howard Johnson as they turn the clock back 40 years in Episode 9 of Howard Johnsons 1986 Time Machine

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–April 5, 1986

⚾ Topics: Spring Training, roster battles, platoons, pitching dominance, team chemistry

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