Best Point Road Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show 6-25-25 2:19:46

4h ago2:19:46

2:19:46

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Hour 1 - Orioles continue to stockpile frustrating losses 37:38

4h ago37:38

37:38

Last night was just the latest example of a crushing Orioles loss that probably should have been a win. Bob, Vinny and Nolan are upset that it always seems to be the little things that end up costing the O’s in the end.

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Hour 2 - NFL collusion talk leads to the same old talking points 34:22

4h ago34:22

34:22

Since the dawn of time sports fans have been complaining about how much money the players make. The recent news about collusion over guaranteed contracts has only fueled this further.

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Hour 3 - How will Browns QB situation impact AFC North? 32:51

4h ago32:51

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The Browns have created an interesting QB situation for themselves with two rookies. Neither one seems to be in line to become a starter by week 1, so what will they end up doing with Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco?

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Hour 4 - Ryan Wilson predicts which 2nd year QB will make biggest jump in 2025 34:54

4h ago34:54

34:54

Jayden Daniels had the best first impression of any rookie quarterback last year. Which one will make the biggest leap in 2025? Ryan Wilson explains his thought process behind picking Caleb Williams.

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NFL Lunch: Quarterback rankings by division 8:55

4h ago8:55

8:55

Nick Shook has ranked every NFL division based on quarterback talent and the AFC North comes in at No. 5. The guys debate if this is an appropriate placement.

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What's next for NFL after collusion ruling? 10:15

5h ago10:15

10:15

The news of reported collusion by NFL owners and Roger Goodell has generated a ton of headlines, but what will it actually lead to? What happens when the next CBA negotiations come around? The guys are left with more questions than answers right now.

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Jim Hunter sounds off on Gary Sanchez's defense behind the plate 8:17

5h ago8:17

8:17

Gary Sanchez couldn't make the tag on Evan Carter's game winning slide at the plate last night and Jim Hunter isn't happy about it. He spent some time venting with Bob and Vinny after another rough game behind the plate for Sanchez.

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Mike Axisa says Orioles are fully capable of making playoff push 9:10

5h ago9:10

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The Orioles currently find themselves 7.5 games back in the wild card standings and things are looking beak once again. Mike Axisa joined Vinny & Haynie to explain why there may still be a shot at a Baltimore playoff push.

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Diontae Johnson explains how things went wrong in Baltimore 2:59

6h ago2:59

2:59

Diontae Johnson's tenure with the Ravens was short after we learned that he refused to enter the team's week 13 game against the Eagles. He had a chance to speak for himself earlier this week and the excuse wass somehow worse than anyone could have guessed.

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Cordell Woodland predicts which Ravens player will sign an extension next 7:36

1h ago7:36

7:36

Things should be pretty quiet for the Ravens over the next few weeks but maybe Eric DeCosta can use the down time to work out another contract extension. Which player is first in line? Cordell Woodland shared his thought with Vinny & Haynie.

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Revisiting Lamar Jackson's contract dispute with Ravens 7:27

1h ago7:27

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More information has been revealed about Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations with the Ravens from a few years ago. The guys revisit the QB's quest for a fully-guaranteed deal and why it didn't end up happening.

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Orioles let another win get away from them late 12:59

1h ago12:59

12:59

For a second it appeared the Orioles were going to steal a win away form the Rangers last night thanks to a huge 7th inning. In the end Texas was able to come back with ease because of some costly mistakes by the O's bullpen and defense. Bob, Vinny and Nolan are getting tired of watching the blown leads.…

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How Scientists Made The First Gene-Editing Treatment For A Baby 18:56

7h ago18:56

18:56

Last month, scientists reported a historic first: they gave the first personalized gene-editing treatment to a baby who was born with a rare life-threatening genetic disorder. Before the treatment, his prognosis was grim. But after three doses, the baby’s health improved. So how does it work? What are the risks? And what could this breakthrough mea…

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Full Show 6-24-25 2:21:05

12h ago2:21:05

2:21:05

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Hour 1 - Which version of Trevor Rogers is the real one? 35:30

12h ago35:30

35:30

The guys are buzzing after watching Trevor Rogers dominate the Rangers last night. We’ve seen nothing but extreme highs and extreme lows with him so far in Baltimore, so which one is the real Rogers?

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Hour 2 - Whip Around: This day in Baltimore sports history 33:29

12h ago33:29

33:29

Bob Haynie takes a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the best June 24th moments in Orioles history.

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Hour 3 - Kyle Van Noy serving important role for Ravens defense in 2025 34:35

12h ago34:35

34:35

The guys listen to some recent comments made by Kyle Van Noy on NFL Network and discuss what his role will be in the upcoming season.

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Hour 4 - Myles Simmons sounds off on Browns QB situation & Bengals stingy reputation 37:29

12h ago37:29

37:29

Bob and Vinny are joined by Pro Football Talk’s Myles Simmons to break down the state of the AFC North. He says he is comfortable with where the Ravens stand, but he’s left scratching his head when looking at the Browns and Bengals.

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Do you believe that 2025 will be Aaron Rodgers last season? 7:04

12h ago7:04

7:04

Aaron Rodgers says he plans to hang it up after this upcoming season and that's why he signed a one-year deal in the first place. Bob, Vinny and Nolan are still skeptical that the former MVP is willing to leave the spotlight.

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Matt Weyrich reacts to Trevor Rogers latest strong outing 9:31

14h ago9:31

9:31

Should we change the way we view the Trevor Rogers trade one year later? He's delivered two of the best starts of the season when the O's needed him most. Matt Weyrich shared his thoughts with Bob and Vinny,

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Dave Lomonico talks Derik Queen draft stock and Maryland football outlook 8:19

14h ago8:19

8:19

Derik Queen is expected to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft tomorrow night. What's a good landing spot for him to flourish at the next level? Dave Lomonico discussed that and more with Vinny & Haynie

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Kevin Oestreicher predicts Jaire Alexander will start on outside in 2025 9:52

15h ago9:52

9:52

The Ravens bolstered their secondary by adding Jaire Alexander, but where will he line up when the games start? Kevin Oestreicher thinks it would be more natural to have him and Nate Wiggins on the outside while keeping Marlon Humphrey in the slot.

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Will Jackson Holliday be an all-star this summer? 7:24

15h ago7:24

7:24

Jackson Holliday is putting together a stronger all-star resume by the day and he currently sits behind just one other second baseman in the fan voting. Will he appear in the midsummer classic at just 21 years old? Bob, Vinny and Nolan are hoping he gets the proper recognition.

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Rashod Bateman emphasizes his desire to stay with Ravens 5:47

15h ago5:47

5:47

Rashod Bateman received trade interest form other teams this offseason, but the Ravens decided to keep him in Baltimore with a new extension. Has he hit his ceiling yet, or is there still room to grow in this offense?

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Jackson Holliday continues to get better against left-handed pitching 5:39

16h ago5:39

5:39

Jackson Holliday tortured Patrick Corbin last night with an RBI double and a three-run homer that helped lift the O's to a 6-0 win. Has he fully developed into the complete player we all expected? Should this serve as a lesson to not hold prospects back from facing lefties?

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The guys are stunned by Trevor Rogers shutout performance 6:05

23h ago6:05

6:05

Trevor Rogers allowed just 3 hits in 8 innings of work last night to help the O's beat the Rangers 6-0. Bob Haynie and Nolan McGraw were stunned by those results and had to re-evaluate the way they view the lefty moving forward.

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Ancient Bone Proteins May Offer Insight On Megafauna Extinction 19:23

1d ago19:23

19:23

Australia is known for its unusual animal life, from koalas to kangaroos. But once upon a time, the Australian landscape had even weirder fauna, like Palorchestes azael, a marsupial with immense claws and a small trunk. There was Protemnodon mamkurra, a massive, slow-moving, kangaroo-like creature. And Zygomaturus trilobus, a wombat the size of a h…

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Full Show 6-23-25 2:18:41

2d ago2:18:41

2:18:41

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Hour 1 - Orioles road trip defined by missed opportunities 37:47

13h ago37:47

37:47

The Orioles will return home from their road trip with a lackluster 3-4 record. There was a prime opportunity to finish much better, but last Wednesday’s blown lead in Tampa and yesterday’s nail-biting loss against the Yankees will leave most fans with a sour taste in their mouth.

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Hour 2 - Jared Sandler previews Orioles vs Rangers from Texas perspective 33:10

13h ago33:10

33:10

The Orioles will return home this week for a meeting with the Rangers, but collecting a series win may be an uphill battle given the prospective pitching matchups. Jared Sandler joined the show to help the guys preview the action.

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Hour 3 - No room for excuses in Ravens secondary 34:07

13h ago34:07

34:07

The Ravens overhauled their secondary after going through a very inconsistent 2024 season. Now that the depth chart looks better on paper, will the results actually follow? Vinny Cerrato discussed that and more during News From The Nest.

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Hour 4 - Sean Deveney recaps NBA Finals and evaluates Durant trade 33:36

13h ago33:36

33:36

The guys are joined by Sean Deveney for a full recap of last night’s game 7 between the Thunder and Pacers. Would things be different if Tyrese Haliburton didn't get hurt? Deveney also shares his thoughts on the Kevin Durant trade and how it impacts the west.

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Vinny Cerrato sees a different Trenton Simpson so far in 2025 10:07

13h ago10:07

10:07

Trenton Simpson was given a full opportunity to hold down a starting inside linebacker role for the Ravens last year, but he ended up losing snaps to special teams players as the season progressed. Will 2025 be the year he puts it all together?

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Which Ravens players are in danger of not making roster? 8:43

14h ago8:43

8:43

The Ravens will have some tough decisions to make later this summer when they trim their roster down to 53 players. Vinny Cerrato identifies a few names who could end up on the bubble.

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Steve Melewski explains why O's won't promote Samuel Basallo right now 8:16

15h ago8:16

8:16

The Orioles have a need at catcher and Samuel Basallo is the popular choice among fans to get called up. The team doesn't seem interested in promoting him right now and Steve Melewski says it all comes down to defense.

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Will Yennier Cano be back in the majors as soon as he is eligible? 7:23

15h ago7:23

7:23

The Orioles decided to send Yennier Cano down to AAA to get a fresh arm on the roster. If this was more about workload than performance, then Cano should be back in the majors within 15 days. Bob Haynie isn't convinced that will be the case.

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Whip Around: Thunder finish off historic season with game 7 win 5:54

15h ago5:54

5:54

The Thunder are your 2025 NBA champs after beating the Pacers 103-91 in game 7 last night. Bob Haynie recaps the win and looks at where OKC stands among other great champs in recent history.

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Childs Walker says Ravens are entering season in perfect shape 7:11

16h ago7:11

7:11

The Ravens are less than a month away from the start of training camp and the roster appears as strong as any in the NFL on paper. After getting a chance to watch the team during minicamp last week, Childs Walker says the 2025 Ravens will enter the season in better shape than they ever have before.

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How concerning is Tyler Loop's inconsistency right now? 3:02

16h ago3:02

3:02

The Ravens only question mark for the upcoming season is the kicker position. So far in practices Tyler Loop has flashed his upside while also displaying some inconsistency at times. Vinny Cerrato isn't ready to panic, but is keeping a close eye on the kicking job as training camp gets closer.

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Should the Orioles bring Samuel Basallo up to majors? 11:55

16h ago11:55

11:55

The Orioles need some help at catcher after losing Adley Rutschman and Maverick Handley to injuries over the weekend. Is Samuel Basallo the answer? Bob, Vinny and Nolan discuss the idea of promoting the O's top prospect this early in the season.

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The Leap: You Do Realize… That’s Impossible 23:47

2d ago23:47

23:47

As a grad student, Suchitra Sebastian wasn’t sure she wanted to be a physicist. But when one of her experiments gave an unexpected result, she was hooked. Suchitra’s former PhD student Beng Sing Tan describes the late-night experiments that led to an “impossible” finding—a potentially new state of matter. Theoretical physicist Piers Coleman tells u…

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Full Show 6-20-25 2:16:24

4d ago2:16:24

2:16:24

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Hour 1 - Crushing playoff losses have become the norm for Ravens 34:48

4d ago34:48

34:48

The guys look back on how the Ravens were bounced from the playoffs in the past 6 years. What is the common theme? Why was there always an excuse?

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Hour 2 - Are you buying the hype that Chuck Smith is building for Travis Jones? 29:14

4d ago29:14

29:14

Chuck Smith has spoken highly of the entire Ravens defensive front, but he had really high praise for Travis Jones. Vinny Cerrato explains why he is buying into it.

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Hour 3 - Ryan Ripken joins the guys in studio to recap last night's Orioles win 34:50

4d ago34:50

34:50

The Orioles avoided disaster in Tampa by picking up a 4-1 win last night. Where do they go from here with a gauntlet schedule in the month of June?

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Hour 4 - Dan Martin provides Yankees perspective on matchup against O's 37:31

4d ago37:31

37:31

Which version of the Yankees will the Orioles encounter this weekend? The one that got shut out three days in a row, or the one that can launch homers with ease? Dan Martin tries to help the guys figure it out.

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Peter Schmuck looks back on heated history between Orioles & Yankees 9:58

4d ago9:58

9:58

The Orioles and Yankees have had some classic moments over the years and Peter Schmuck witnessed many of them. He joined the guys to preview this weekend's series.

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Has Charlie Morton become the Orioles most consistent pitcher? 8:32

4d ago8:32

8:32

Charlie Morton gave the Orioles a strong six inning performance last night to lower his ERA to 2.42 since he returned to the rotation in late May. All of a sudden he is one of the team's most reliable arms.

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Do the Orioles have the Yankees number? 6:32

4d ago6:32

6:32

The Orioles have not lost a season series to the Yankees since 2022 and they are already 2-1 against their rival this year. What makes this a favorable matchup for Baltimore? Ryan Ripken and Bob Haynie discuss.

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