Best Red Raven Games Podcasts (2025)

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Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks leadership and life lessons with Nestor in March 2010 22:18

7h ago22:18

22:18

With the recent death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, this is a never-released March 2010 chat with Nestor from an aborted 2010 book project on Baltimore sports leadership and influences. The post Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks leadership and life lessons with Nestor in March 2010 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Luke Jones and Nestor react to Mike Elias comments and more Orioles losing after Hyde firing 1:07:30

20h ago1:07:30

1:07:30

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that's lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias' tardy comments …

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Orioles’ young players malaise got Brandon Hyde fired 40:33

20h ago40:33

40:33

If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it's pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles' youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how …

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Legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller joins Nestor to discuss summer pool safety and love of the mountains 9:38

1d ago9:38

9:38

A tragedy that took the life of his young daughter has made legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller an pool safety advocate for life and he shares his story and preventive measures to prevent similar tragedies. He also shares his love of the mountains and never-ending urge to get on a hill and soar. The post Legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller joins Ne…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde and Orioles leadership decisions 43:54

1d ago43:54

43:54

The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles' poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership's awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing. The …

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Full Show 5-21-25 2:21:28

1d ago2:21:28

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Hour 1 - How much was Orioles ownership involved in Brandon Hyde firing? 40:15

1d ago40:15

40:15

Mike Elias explained his decision to fire Brandon Hyde but did not give a concrete answer on how much influence the team’s ownership had.

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Hour 2 - Are you buying what Mike Elias had to say about delay of press conference? 33:17

1d ago33:17

33:17

Mike Elias says he needed a few days before addressing the firing of Brandon Hyde. Meanwhile the players were asked to talk about it as soon as it went down over the weekend. Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken react to the GM’s comments.

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Hour 3 - Which Ravens player will get extended next? 35:25

1d ago35:25

35:25

Derrick Henry has been taken care of but the Ravens can still work on long-term extensions for Tyler Linderbaum, Kyle Hamilton, and Lamar Jackson. Which one gets done first?

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Hour 4 - AL East Report: Rays walk it off and Devers heats up for Red Sox 32:30

1d ago32:30

32:30

Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken travel around the AL East to check in on what everyone else is doing.

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Myles Simmons shares his thoughts on proposed NFL rule changes 9:23

1d ago9:23

9:23

The tush push is here to stay after the league owners voted against the Packers proposal to ban it. Myles Simmons has some thoughts on that as well as the Lions idea for a new playoff format.

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Nolan McGraw is confused by Tony Mansolino's post game press conferences 3:55

1d ago3:55

3:55

Tony Mansolino is not in an enviable position right now as interim manager, but some of his recent postgame comments have Nolan scratching his head. Did a major league coach just refer to runs as "points?"

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AJ Gersh reacts to Mike Elias' comments on state of Orioles 8:10

1d ago8:10

8:10

Mike Elias addressed the firing of Brandon Hyde and the bleak outlook for the team before yesterday's game. Fans aren't thrilled with what he had to say, but what does Fox 45's AJ Gersh think? He joined Bob and Ryan to discuss that and more.

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Sean Deveney makes his picks for NBA conference finals 7:03

1d ago7:03

7:03

The Knicks and Pacers will add another chapter to their storied playoff rivalry when they meet in the Eastern Conference Finals. Who has the advantage? Sean Deveney joined the show for a full prediction.

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Can Derrick Henry make even more history in 2025? 7:48

1d ago7:48

7:48

Derrick Henry is roughly 1,300 yards shy of cracking the top 10 on the all-time rushing leaders list. Reaching the top five is also a possibility if he maintains good health. Ryan Ripken believes the future HOF running back won't be slowing down anytime soon.

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Ryan Ripken says Cedric Mullins' value to Orioles is underappreciated 3:00

2d ago3:00

3:00

Cedric Mullins will become a free agent at the end of this season and it's looking more likely that the Orioles could be in position to trade him at the July deadline. Ryan Ripken explains why that would be a mistake for the team.

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Mike Elias finally breaks silence on Brandon Hyde's firing 11:28

2d ago11:28

11:28

It took a few days but Mike Elias finally addressed the firing of Brandon Hyde on Tuesday afternoon. How much of an impact did team ownership have on the decision? How warm is Elias' seat at this point? Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken share their thoughts.

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Full Show 05-21-25 2:22:51

3d ago2:22:51

2:22:51

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Hour 1 - Will the Orioles prioritize their prospects in lost season? 36:55

3d ago36:55

36:55

The Orioles season is already a lost cause before Memorial Day. If winning isn't going to be their reality, then the least they can do is give their young players more at bats for the next few months.

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Hour 2 - Dave Lomonico on Maryland's new AD and basketball recruiting 32:24

3d ago32:24

32:24

Maryland will introduce their new athletic director this week. Meanwhile Buzz Williams has been hitting the recruiting hard since his arrival. Is there any good news on the horizon? Dave Lomonico discussed both topics with Bob Haynie.

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Hour 3 - Is Mike Elias the right man to turn the Orioles around? 36:41

3d ago36:41

36:41

Mike Elias built up a lot of goodwill in his early days as O’s GM, but the last year has seen things take a staggering turn for the worse. Should he be trusted to correct his own mistakes?

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Hour 4 - Todd Rosiak discusses Orioles vs Brewers from a Milwaukee perspective 36:50

3d ago36:50

36:50

The Brewers took the NL Central last year in a surprise 93-win season. So far this summer they have been hovering around .500. What changed? Todd Rosiak joins the show to offer his thoughts.

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Is the Orioles farm system strong enough for years to come? 4:56

3d ago4:56

4:56

A caller wants to know if the Orioles farm system is still stocked after Mike Elias made that the biggest selling point of his arrival in Baltimore. Steve Melewski shares his thoughts on that and more.

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Steve Melewski tries to figure out where Orioles go from here 9:19

3d ago9:19

9:19

The Orioles have moved on from Brandon Hyde and it appears Mike Elias is on the hot seat as well. Can this current situation get any worse? What needs to happen for a turnaround? Steve Melewski joined Bob Haynie in studio to talk about all things Orioles.

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Should NFL change playoff format? 10:22

3d ago10:22

10:22

The NFL owners will vote on a handful of potential rule changes this week, including a new playoff format that no longer rewards division winners with an automatic home game. Bob Haynie tires to figure out if this is a good idea.

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Whip Around: NBA conference finals begin tonight 8:08

3d ago8:08

8:08

Bob and Nolan make their picks for the NBA conference finals. Can the Pacers and Timberwolves lean on last year's experience to carry them this time around?

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Kevin Oestreicher reacts to Ravens D-line addition 11:17

3d ago11:17

11:17

The Ravens have added some depth to their D-line by signing John Jenkins to a 1-year deal. Is he an ideal replacement for Michael Pierce? Kevin Oestreicher discussed that and more during his weekly appearance.

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Is this rock bottom for the Orioles? 13:27

3d ago13:27

13:27

The Orioles losing streak has reached seven games and the season already feels like a lost cause before the end of May. Is this rock bottom or could things get even worse in the coming months?

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Full Show 5-19-25 2:21:51

4d ago2:21:51

2:21:51

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Hour 1 - Is Mike Elias next up on the chopping block? 36:16

4d ago36:16

36:16

Fans aren’t satisfied with Brandon Hyde being fired and are calling for more changes throughout the organization. Is Mike Elias truly on the hot seat right now? Bob and Ryan discuss.

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Hour 2 - Do the Orioles issues run deeper than major league level? 33:46

4d ago33:46

33:46

The Orioles season may be beyond repair at this point, but elsewhere in the organization the minor league teams aren’t performing very well either. Is this a cause for concern?

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Hour 3 - Can any team top the Twins 13 game win streak? 38:12

4d ago38:12

38:12

The Twins have flipped the trajectory of their season in the span of a few weeks by winning 13 games in a row. Will anyone else top that for the rest of 2025? Ryan Ripken explains why he doesn’t think so.

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Hour 4 - Derrick Henry speaks on his contract extension with Ravens 33:39

4d ago33:39

33:39

Derrick Henry returned to the Ravens facility on Monday to sign his contract extension and speak with the media. Bob and Ryan listen to what the veteran running back had to say about his new deal.

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Have the Orioles lost their edge? 3:41

4d ago3:41

3:41

Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken hear from a listener who believes the Orioles clubhouse is missing a glue guy with a chippy mindset.

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What are you expecting from Derrick Henry in second year with Ravens? 7:59

4d ago7:59

7:59

The Ravens have committed a few more years to Derrick Henry after he ran for 1,900 yards with 16 touchdowns in 2024. What should we expect out of him at age 31?

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Jeffri Chadiha assesses the state of AFC after draft 5:59

4d ago5:59

5:59

How do the Ravens stack up against the rest of the AFC after their free agency and draft moves? Jeffri Chadiha still views them among the conference's elite without many noticeable flaws

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Orioles need to take inventory of what they have before crucial offseason 7:46

4d ago7:46

7:46

Many are already considering 2025 to be a lost season for the Orioles. Ryan Ripken explains why the next few months will still be crucial to the team's future, even if the wins don't come.

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Mike Axisa reacts to Brandon Hyde firing and wonders where O's go from here 7:07

4d ago7:07

7:07

Brandon Hyde was a casualty of the Orioles poor start to the season. Will there be any other major moves coming down the pipeline this summer? Mike Axisa joined the show to talk about where Baltimore goes from here.

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Peter Schmuck explains why firing Brandon Hyde was the wrong decision 9:50

4d ago9:50

9:50

Did Brandon Hyde deserve to be fired after a 15-28 start to the season? Peter Schmuck says the anger would be better directed at Mike Elias for his roster decisions.

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Orioles make change at manager but blowout losses continue 10:57

4d ago10:57

10:57

The Orioles have moved on from Brandon Hyde after an extremely disappointing start to the season. The clubhouse appears to be stunned by the decision, but will this actually wake them up?

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John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive 19:02

5d ago19:02

19:02

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive and hopes for more homers from Orioles in Home Run Riches summer of big hits. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it means for Ravens defense 35:10

5d ago35:10

35:10

A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens' defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar'Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it mea…

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Full Show 5-16-25 2:19:49

7d ago2:19:49

2:19:49

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Hour 1 - Calls for Brandon Hyde and others to be fired grow louder by the day 36:42

7d ago36:42

36:42

The Orioles have not made any significant changes early on this season. At what point will they feel the need to shake things up?

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Hour 2 - Whip Around: Caps season comes to an end 29:25

7d ago29:25

29:25

The Capitals looked like they were heading to overtime last night against the Hurricanes but a pair of late goals ended their season in a flash. Where do they go from here? How much longer will Alex Ovechkin play? Vinny Cerrato delivers Washington’s eulogy.

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Hour 3 - Which Orioles players could be on the trade market? 36:42

7d ago36:42

36:42

Selling at the trade deadline could end up being the Orioles reality as the losses continue to pile up. Which players would they move on from? Bob and Ryan discuss.

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Hour 4 - AL East Report: Rays take down Blue Jays 36:59

7d ago36:59

36:59

The AL East remains a log jam though this point of the season but last night the Rays were able to land a punch on the Blue Jays thanks to a former Maryland Terrapin.

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Matt Weyrich says Orioles lineup carries heaviest burden for losing 10:49

7d ago10:49

10:49

There are many reasons for the Orioles excessive losing so far this season, but the offense is inexcusable considering the talent throughout the lineup. Matt Weyrich joined Bob and Ryan to talk about what's necessary for a turnaround.

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Are the Orioles overwhelmed by analytics and data? 7:31

7d ago7:31

7:31

The Orioles organizational use of analytics and advanced data is not unique but is it starting to become more of a negative than a positive? Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken discuss after hearing what former MLB player Craig Biggio had to say about it.

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Walt Williams predicts who will win game 7 between Nuggets & Thunder 9:21

7d ago9:21

9:21

The NBA playoffs have not disappointed to this point and the Nuggets will be playing in a game seven for the second series in a row. Can they come all the way back to beat the Thunder? Walt Williams shares his thoughts with the guys.

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