Best Dylan Ray Podcasts (2025)

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The Bay is Obsessed with Labubus and We are NOT Pleased 36:50

5d ago36:50

36:50

On this episode of Bay Waves, Johnny and Dylan chat about the Labubu craze taking over the Bay Area, Dylan's fraught birthday plans at Great America, and the Dog Surfing Championship held in Pacifica. Raw opinions about the Labubus may rub some the wrong way, but just remember all trends go away sometime (we hope). Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super C…

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Solving the Orioles' long-standing pitching problem 58:29

6d ago58:29

58:29

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Dylan Beavers' impending call-up (5:17), Heston Kjerstad's absence (17:41) and the money sent out at the trade deadline to acquire better prospects (22:09). Then they dive into the Orioles' long-standing pitching problems and the importance of acquiring multiple starters this offseason (26:16). Finally, t…

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Townies with Laura & Derek Meyers, 8-7-25 26:39

12d ago26:39

26:39

Our guests today are Laura and Derek Meyers, owners of Imminent Brewing and dog lovers. They talk with us about the world of beer, dogs at home and at work, travels far and being close to home, and creating a welcoming community space for kind humans and friendly dogs. Plus, the story behind Dragon Squirrel beer.…

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Orioles assign new prospects, Dylan Beavers watch continues 56:16

14d ago56:16

56:16

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss where the Orioles' new prospects will fit into the farm system, why Dylan Beavers hasn't gotten called up yet and how Grayson Rodriguez's surgery affects the team's future. Then, they talk about the Frederick Keys once again becoming an Orioles minor league affiliate.…

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Orioles complete wild sell-off: Breaking down every trade 1:21:16

18d ago1:21:16

1:21:16

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by O’s beat reporter Danielle Allentuck and sports columnist Kyle Goon to break down every single move the Orioles made before Thursday's trade deadline.By bannerbaseballshow

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1000 Standup Sets is Easy for a Dream Interpreter - Geulah Finman 1:22:29

19d ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Geulah Finman, a Bay Area standup comedian, Neo-Futurist performer, and daughter of a literal clown. Geulah dives into her quest to hit 1,000 standup sets, unpacks the strange art of dream-reciting, and gives sage advice to a few guys with existential crises. Dylan and Johnny butcher her name enough times to leave her…

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Trade deadline preview: Who stays, who goes 1:05:45

21d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' three-game win streak (0:54) and recap the Gregory Soto trade (5:00). Then, they break down which O's could get traded (9:34), including Seranthony Domínguez, Ryan O'Hearn, Cedric Mullins and Ramón Laureano. Finally, they check in on outfield prospect Nate George (1:01:15).…

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Gregory Soto traded: Orioles net pair of minor league righties 37:51

24d ago37:51

37:51

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Andy Kostka and columnist Kyle Goon to break down the deal that sent reliever Gregory Soto to the New York Mets for minor league pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster.By bannerbaseballshow

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Bob Dylan the Gemini

27d ago

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An episode about twins, doubles & duality from the radio archives. Get your Definitely Dylan baseball cap here. You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.

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Which Orioles will be dealt at the deadline? 57:24

27d ago57:24

57:24

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli break down the discouraging Grayson Rodriguez injury news (6:32) and Coby Mayo's curious lack of playing time (11:54). Then they discuss whether the Orioles will/should trade these veterans: Ryan O'Hearn and Félix Bautista (21:04) Seranthony Domínguez and Charlie Morton (26:18) Cedric Mullins (28:56) Gregory Soto…

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Breaking down the Orioles' 24-player draft class with Carlos Collazo 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by Baseball America draft analyst Carlos Collazo to discuss the Orioles' selections of catcher/outfielder Ike Irish (1:44) and catcher Caden Bodine (5:08). Then they explain why the O's like to stay away from drafting hitters early (7:39). Finally, Carlos names some potential Day 2 gems (10:47) and gauge the signabili…

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Color Blind Painters are the Best Painters - Seth Vargas 1:16:15

1M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Seth Vargas, a Bay Area sign-painter and muralist. Besides being absolutely floored that Seth is color blind and thriving as a painter, we chat through the meticulous art of sign painting, the fun with creating new fonts, and we watch as Johnny gets absolutely torched in a Bey Blade battle. Check out Seth’s work on In…

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Orioles draft Ike Irish, 2 pitchers in massive Day 1 haul 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli rehash the Bryan Baker trade (4:07). Then they break down all 7 of the Orioles' Day 1 draft picks, including catcher/outfielder Ike Irish (11:33), catcher Caden Bodine (17:48), shortstop Wehiwa Aloy (23:56), Slater de Brun (33:10), pitchers Joseph Dzierway and JT Quinn (42:42) and outfielder RJ Austin (58:11). Fi…

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Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for 37th overall pick 23:14

1M ago23:14

23:14

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Andy Kostka to break down the Orioles' trade of reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays for a competitive balance round pick. They discuss the value of the draft pick, whether this means the O's will commit to a fire sale at the deadline and why this is a critical time for general manager Mike Elias.…

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New updates on Orioles starters Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez 40:41

1M ago40:41

40:41

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss where the Orioles sit a week away from the All-Star Game. Then they talk about the recoveries of starters Kyle Bradish and Grayson Rodriguez. Finally, they take a look at right-handed pitching prospect Cameron Weston.…

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Townies – Music and Travel w/special guest Krista Middlebrooks 7/3/25 24:38

2M ago24:38

24:38

Krista Middlebrooks loves music and travel. She talked with us about how music opens each of us to our emotions and connects us to community; how the flute chose her; visiting Japan with her daughter as tour guide; and the benefits of traveling outside your comfort zone. Plus: Japanese baseball, and a Moroccan folk song.…

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Everything we thought we knew about the Orioles' rotation is wrong 53:17

2M ago53:17

53:17

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli assess where the Orioles stand 23 games away from the trade deadline (4:55). Then they discuss some strange role reversals in the O's rotation, including the struggles of Tomoyuki Sugano and Zach Eflin (15:25) as well as the progression of Charlie Morton, Dean Kremer and Trevor Rogers (26:00). Finally they check …

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Buy, sell or both? What the Orioles should do at the deadline 47:51

2M ago47:51

47:51

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss Trevor Rogers' strong start (1:05) and Adley Rutschman and Maverick Handley's injuries (8:47). Then they look ahead to the trade deadline and predict what the Orioles will do (17:40). Finally, they touch on the tragic passing of 19-year-old minor leaguer Luis Guevara (…

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Bob Dylan's iPod (with Tim Swaddling)

2M ago

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Legend has it that Bob Dylan once left his iPod behind and someone copied the contents. With Canadian musician and songwriter (and future Bob Dylan podcaster) Tim Swaddling). Find the Spotify playlist “Bob Dylan’s iPod” here. Get your Definitely Dylan baseball cap here. You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buyme…

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Jordan Westburg really is the Orioles' glue 55:11

2M ago55:11

55:11

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles middling play (2:25) and the decision to option outfielder Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk (10:55). Then, they talk about the importance of infielder Jordan Westburg to the O's success (27:40). Finally, they provide a minor league check-in on outfielder Dylan Beavers (41:00).…

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The long unraveling of former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by enterprise reporter Lee O. Sanderlin and Orioles beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss their special report on the unraveling of former pitcher Brian Matusz.By bannerbaseballshow

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Lefties are killing the Orioles, but maybe not for long 51:08

2M ago51:08

51:08

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' 4-2 road trip, Adley Rutschman's recent hot stretch and the improved starting pitching (6:42). Then they diagnose the team's issues against left-handed pitchers (19:28). Finally, they take a look at right-handed pitching prospect Nestor German (38:22).…

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Tony Mansolino's radical honesty is pushing the Orioles forward 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss the Orioles' five-game winning streak (1:22), All-Star voting (3:58), Tony Mansolino's radical honesty (12:05) and Samuel Basallo's development (26:40).By bannerbaseballshow

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PG Young Boys & Most Ray Present "The Underground Footy Podcast" Episode 9 "The Player to Coach transition" With Michael "Lito" Gaines II 45:11

3M ago45:11

45:11

PG Young Boys & Most Ray Present "The Underground Footy Podcast" Episode 9 "The Player to Coach transition" With Michael "Lito" Gaines II Support the showBy Most Ray

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Why are the Orioles so snakebitten by injuries? 53:15

3M ago53:15

53:15

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli dish out blame pie for the Orioles' hitting struggles (4:40). Then they talk about the hiring of senior advisor John Mabry (19:53) and the O's poor injury luck (29:25). Finally, they do a minor league check-in on INF/OF Aron Estrada (43:08).By bannerbaseballshow

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A Man in Comedy - Your Fucked Up Relationship: The Podcast (Episode 8) 1:08:40

3M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Join Johnny and Dylan as they chat with Claire and Adrian about everything from campus controversies to disastrous dates and clown school regrets. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.By Dylan Ray and John Griffis

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Slamming Down Poetry and Dumplings in the Bay - Jordan Ranft 1:15:41

3M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Jordan Ranft, a Bay Area slam poet and host of the Santa Rosa Poetry Slam. Jordan munches on dumplings while opening up about his history with spoken word poetry, his creative process, and his cameos in classic Pixar films, Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan_ranft/ Check out the next dates fo…

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What is the Orioles' hitting philosophy, and why is it failing? 56:47

3M ago56:47

56:47

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss some positive performances from Charlie Morton, Trevor Rogers and Dylan Carlson (3:52). Then they dive deep into the Orioles' hitting philosophies (19:30), breaking down the important coaches involved and what they've been teaching.By bannerbaseballshow

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Will firing Brandon Hyde backfire on the Orioles? 46:01

3M ago46:01

46:01

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' decision to designate RHP Kyle Gibson for assignment (4:49). Then they break down a rough start to the Tony Mansolino era (11:50) and give a scouting report on RHP Kade Strowd (41:21).By bannerbaseballshow

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Reaction to Orioles' firing of manager Brandon Hyde 46:12

3M ago46:12

46:12

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli are joined by beat writers Andy Kostka and Danielle Allentuck to break down the Orioles' decision to fire manager Brandon Hyde and catching instructor/major league field coordinator Tim Cossins.By bannerbaseballshow

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Firing Brandon Hyde wouldn't change the Orioles' fate 41:17

3M ago41:17

41:17

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by columnist Kyle Goon to discuss the Orioles struggles on offense (1:49). Then they begin a conversation on whether firing Brandon Hyde could happen (6:36) and why it likely wouldn't change the team's fate (15:00).By bannerbaseballshow

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Why Adley Rutschman's season is so confounding 51:20

3M ago51:20

51:20

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli provide some injury updates (4:00), then do a deep dive into Adley Rutschman's confusing 2025 season (16:55). Finally, they discuss Orioles pitching prospect Braxton Bragg (42:30).By bannerbaseballshow

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Coby Mayo, Cade Povich and more: These fledgling Orioles need to fly 51:44

3M ago51:44

51:44

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' homer-riddled loss to the Royals (1:09) and the importance of the next wave of prospects (8:30). Then they break down what they've seen from Heston Kjerstad (17:45), Cade Povich (22:20), Coby Mayo (27:42), Brandon Young (35:11) and Maverick Handley (41:42). Finally, they provide updates on pr…

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Picking up the pieces from a disastrous April 44:48

4M ago44:48

44:48

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' series win over the Yankees and the team's 9-16 April.By bannerbaseballshow

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Townies with Ray Coudret, 5-1-25 25:05

4M ago25:05

25:05

This week’s guest is musician and classroom curriculum specialist Ray Coudret, who talks with us about composing music and composing lessons, instrument as voice, learning as discovery, and Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival. Plus, the story behind the band name Fred the Bear.By KYMN Radio | ArtMakers

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Finding Jokes from Riding BART - Joe Klocek 1:13:31

4M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Joe Klocek, an evergreen force in the Bay Area stand-up scene. We talk about Joe's joke writing process, his insane experiences with glitter and on BART, and we convince him to have children even though we don't. Learn more about Joe: https://stagejoe.com/ Find Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standupjoe/ T…

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Do the Orioles have a leadership void? 30:44

4M ago30:44

30:44

Co-host Paul Mancano is joined by beat writer Danielle Allentuck to discuss the Orioles' slew of injury news (2:05), the team's win over the Yankees (4:15), the decision to bring up Emmanuel Rivera and not Coby Mayo (9:45) and whether the O's are suffering from a lack of leadership (14:10).By bannerbaseballshow

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The ugly downside of the Orioles' draft strategy 47:10

4M ago47:10

47:10

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the Orioles' early-season struggles (2:05), what to do with Charlie Morton (7:33) and injury updates on Grayson Rodriguez and Zach Eflin (22:56). Then, they question the O's draft strategy under Mike Elias (30:14).By bannerbaseballshow

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"April is the cruelest month": Shipwrecks, Heartbreak & TS Eliot

4M ago

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Laura revisits a radio episode from the archives about April anniversaries, some good, many disastrous. And there’s a little side quest about Bob Dylan and Modernist poetry. One note – I forgot to mention that the performance of “Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most” is by Betty Carter. Get your Definitely Dylan baseball cap here. You can support…

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This Orioles rotation cannot survive 39:41

4M ago39:41

39:41

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss the importance of Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson (1:30), the Orioles' rotation issues (9:43) and the backwards bullpen (29:34).By bannerbaseballshow

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"The Underground Footy Podcast" Episode 8 Moses Nyeman "The Origin Story of a DC United Homegrown" 56:12

4M ago56:12

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PG Young Boys & Most Ray Present "The Underground Footy Podcast" Episode 8 Moses Nyeman "The Origin Story of a DC United Homegrown" Support the showBy Most Ray

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There's a problem with the Brandon Hyde discourse 50:31

4M ago50:31

50:31

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Zach Eflin's short start (3:20) and Albert Suárez's injury (8:00) Then they talk about how concerned fans should be about the Orioles' slow start (11:09). Finally, they dive into why the conversations around manager Brandon Hyde are fraught with incomplete information (24:25).…

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Hour 1: Lukas Ray 45:51

4M ago45:51

45:51

In the first hour of today's Monday show, Brett is joined by the new manager of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Lukas Ray! Lukas and his TinCaps squad took two out of the first three games against the Lansing Lugnuts in their opening series of the season at Parkview Field over the weekend, and we hear his thoughts on that series and his thoughts on the tea…

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Hour 2: Houston vs. Florida / Transfer Portal Tracking 38:19

4M ago38:19

38:19

In the second hour of today's show, Brett and Adam get ready for tonight's NCAA Championship on the men's side of the action between the Houston Cougars and the Florida Gators. They also follow along with all of the latest news in the transfer portal, and get excited for The Masters coming up later this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Hour 1: Mike Nutter / Jaden Taylor / Brian Schackow 47:50

5M ago47:50

47:50

Today's Sports Rush with Brett Rump comes to you live from Parkview Field today as we get set for tonight's season opener for the Fort Wayne Tincaps! In the first hour of today's show, Brett is joined by TinCaps Team President Mike Nutter, new broadcaster Jaden Taylor, and by VP Brian Schackow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hour 2: Mike Maahs 42:19

5M ago42:19

42:19

Brett is joined in the second hour of The Sports Rush LIVE at Parkview Field today by TinCaps Broadcaster Mike Maahs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 1380 The Fan / Podcasts By Federated Media

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Hour 1: Dylan Sinn 45:40

5M ago45:40

45:40

Brett talks to Dylan Sinn of the Journal Gazette in the first hour today about the latest news in the transfer portal for both the Purdue Boilermakers and the Indiana Hoosiers, and also gets ready for TinCaps baseball getting officially underway tomorrow! Also in the first hour, keeping our eye on the NCAA Transfer Portal! See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Hour 2: Eric "Doot" Dutkiewicz 40:40

5M ago40:40

40:40

Brett talks to Eric "Doot" Dutkiewicz today in the second hour about his thoughts on the Purdue Boilermaker players coming in and going out of the program via the transfer portal, talks about the PSM Baseball games coming to Parkview Field this spring, and more! Also in the second hour, following along with some Basketball Tournaments that aren't t…

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Townies with Dylan Nuebel, 4-3-25 21:43

5M ago21:43

21:43

This week’s guest is Dyaln Nuebel. Dylan is a man about town. He talks about performing in his first Art Makers production Alice’s Wonder, the pleasure of libraries, his favorite places in Northfield, and Northfield’s openness to different kinds of people sharing community together. Plus, a shoutout for singer Justin Roberts.…

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Hour 1: John Nolan 43:03

5M ago43:03

43:03

John Nolan, broadcaster for the Fort Wayne TinCaps, joins Brett on the Sports Rush in the first hour today! Before getting into the baseball action, we first hear from John who does a lot of other media coverage for other sports teams, about his chance recently to call an NBA Game on the radio for the Brooklyn Nets, and about his thoughts on the se…

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