Baltimorons

Baltimorons is an always passionate, frequently irreverent, and occasionally factual weekly romp through the wild world of O's baseball and sports fandom in general. Your hosts Sam Dingman and Alan Smith are expatriate Birdbrains in Brooklyn, NY, and each week they are joined by fellow fans to marvel at the endless wonders of the cosmic narrative, from Baltimore to Brooklyn and beyond.

A Crane in the Bay - Part 1 02/17/2021

A Crane in the Bay - Part 1 Introducing the first episode in a Baltimore-centric audio documentary murder mystery that Sam recently released as part of the new season of Family Ghosts. When a man goes missing from his office in Curtis Bay in 1987, his daughter sets off on a 25-year quest to figure out what happened to him. If you like what you hear, find Parts 2 and 3 in the main Family Ghosts feed! /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/17979851

SWAMP MONSTER 04/10/2019

SWAMP MONSTER Have we already had an episode called "Swamp Monster?" That feels likely. WHAT TO DO WITH CHRIS DAVIS, FRIENDS? We talk about it. Also, in a typically unconvoluted manner, we discuss The Nature of True Progress, and why the 2019 Orioles are IT, BABY. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/9349232

WE (AND ALSO THE ORIOLES) ARE BAD AT THIS 03/28/2019

WE (AND ALSO THE ORIOLES) ARE BAD AT THIS Your favorite sporadically-produced podcast about your favorite sporadically-talented team is...well, not back, really, but here is a new episode, of a kind. The questions: who had the worse 2018 - Donald Trump or the Orioles? And should ballparks be more like the Alamo Drafthouse? /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/9178901

2017 Orioles Nickname Audit 05/22/2017

2017 Orioles Nickname Audit Once again: dozens of horrible puns, half-baked explanations, and crackpot political theories. Plus: JT Gwozdz with actual good ideas. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/5377304

A Slight Return 03/09/2017

A Slight Return Is it safe to podcast again? Why do we baseball in Trump's America? Should Dylan Bundy throw the cutter? Argh. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/5155009

2016 Orioles Nickname Audit 05/26/2016

2016 Orioles Nickname Audit Here they are, in all their, um, glory isn't the right word, uh - anyway, here's a whole bunch of ill-considered nicknames. We are once again joined by the steely-eyed and solemn-hearted Judge Marko, who, as is his wont, refuses to take any guff. Unfortunately, as is OUR wont, that's all we've got for him. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/4396786

Ridealong Sunday No. 1: Drunk Lumberjacks 05/09/2016

Ridealong Sunday No. 1: Drunk Lumberjacks Relive the O's delicious 11-3 victory over Oakland with Sam and Alan - and recall how unlikely said victory was looking in the early-going. Other topics discussed: why the Orioles can't hit junkballers, whether Matt Wieters is a lost cause, what we should order for lunch, how much longer we can put up with Jonesy's slump, the color pink, and much much more. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/4353960

We Feel Stupid 02/09/2016

We Feel Stupid Ben Masten joins us to talk about the Yankees offseason, and the generally cavalier attitude towards starting pitching in the American League East. Plus: why urrbody so angry? /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/4136021

Gaus the Hoss 01/19/2016

Gaus the Hoss Sure sure, hooray Chris Davis, yahoo, whatever. Who in the name of Blue-Eyed-Jimmy-Palmer is going to PITCH, dammit?! /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/4087695

The Big Shortstop 01/12/2016

The Big Shortstop Kicking off 2016 by getting fired up about a number of topics, including (but not limited to): "The Big Short," HOF balloting, druncles, #FeelingTheBern (or #NotFeelingTheBern), and stadium funding. So, a pretty typical episode, really. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/4071775

On the Doorstep of the Hot Stove 12/09/2015

On the Doorstep of the Hot Stove We ponder the implications of the Winter Meetings, the Republican Party, and the deleterious effect that each has on our sanity at this, the most wonderful time of the year. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/4004997

Mango Moonbeam 10/30/2015

Mango Moonbeam In which the dastardly Nick Markovich challenges us to The Game of Games of Games, which involves Orioles trivia and disgusting jelly beans. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3902356

Factories of Sadness 10/12/2015

Factories of Sadness In which we return from a prolonged hiatus to discover a harrowing set of offseason quandaries and a heartfelt plea from a Mets fan to throw our loyalties to his cause. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3856065

Seller Dwellers (w/ Ben Adams) 07/31/2015

Seller Dwellers (w/ Ben Adams) As the Orioles wrestle with the decision to buy or sell at the deadline, we examine the pros and cons of both approaches. Plus: Ben Adams (Slate) on . /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3708096

Date Charlie Hoppes (w/ Charlie Hoppes) 07/15/2015

Date Charlie Hoppes (w/ Charlie Hoppes) A wide-ranging conversation with Charlie Hoppes (of the dearly-departed Orioles Spastics podcast), covering the latest developments in Charlie's sleepwear, Charlie's thoughts on Game of Thrones, Charlie's dating life, and the Orioles midseason prognosis. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3676069

The Drought (w/ Dave McKenna) 06/30/2015

The Drought (w/ Dave McKenna) The Morons resume the road, with a sincere apology (and explanation) from Sam for the prolonged delay. Dave McKenna (Deadspin) joins us to explain why Peter Angelos didn't do as good a deed as he was given credit for after the Freddie Gray protests. PLUS: Shakespeare presages the latest Bundy Troubles. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3646784

Assaulting the Monolith (w/ Craig Calcaterra) 05/18/2015

Assaulting the Monolith (w/ Craig Calcaterra) Craig Calcaterra (NBC's Hardball Talk) joins us to talk about baseball's stodgy corporate culture, how to be a fresh voice in an increasingly stale media environment, and why the Expos are the In-N-Out Burger of baseball. Find Craig on Twitter @craigcalcaterra. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3561292

Dearth 05/07/2015

Dearth The Ryan Webb Franchise Report investigates the Chris Davis's rapidly-deteriorating ability to make contact, the rash of recent injuries, and offers praise to the city of Tampa Bay for its Baltimore impression. Sarah Estrella laments the demise of McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. PLUS: essayist Matt Fried bids a fond farewell to the Cliff Lee Era in Philadelphia. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3540887

Forward 05/01/2015

Forward We're joined by Travis Waldron (Think Progress) to consider the multitude of issues raised by the week's events in Baltimore, and to wonder how we, baseball in general, and America can do better. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3527380

2015 Orioles Nickname Audit 04/17/2015

2015 Orioles Nickname Audit At long last! The much-anticipated 2015 Nickname Show, complete with overcomplicated puns and lots of giggling. Every player on the current 40-man roster gets a nickname, except weirdos like Oliver Drake, because really? /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3498524

Brass Town 04/10/2015

Brass Town Alan files a remote report from the nether regions of North Carolina on the experience of missing out on all the #OpeningWeek #Excitement. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3484837

Batty Mackstops 04/01/2015

Batty Mackstops Sam and Alan lament the murky future of Matt Wieters but celebrate the burgeoning expanding around concussions in the NFL. Chris Luther joins us to bravely attempt to make wrestling sound interesting. PLUS: Henry Urrutia gets sexy. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3465204

Dangerous Ideas (w/ Mina Kimes) 03/18/2015

Dangerous Ideas (w/ Mina Kimes) The ideas are even more dangerous than usual this week, as Mina Kimes (ESPN The Magazine) joins us to advocate for government regulation of the professional sports leagues, and explains why that will NOT end up turning them all into Time Warner Cable. Plus: the Larry Bigbie Franchise Report tries to figure out, among other things, whether or not this is finally the Year of Machado. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3432882

Two True Outcomes (w/ Mike Petriello) 02/25/2015

Two True Outcomes (w/ Mike Petriello) The Nelson Cruz Franchise Report considers the legacies of Tom Brady and Craig Biggio, Mike Petriello (Fangraphs, Mike Sciosia's Tragic Illness) joins us to talk about the Orioles possibly-shrewd acquisition of Travis Snider, and Ben Masten casts Sam in the greatest role he's ever played: Alex Rodriguez's PR flunky Wheedly Smedlap. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3386078

Special Edition: Ben McDonald - The One That Got Away 01/30/2015

Special Edition: Ben McDonald - The One That Got Away Sam shares some fond memories of Ben McDonald in a special edition episode. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3330553

Happy Endings? 01/27/2015

Happy Endings? As the Dan Duquette Departure Drama fades (hopefully) into the rear-view mirror, Sam and Alan endeavor to pick up the pieces and look ahead with just two weeks left before pitchers and catchers report. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3322646

Dan Duquette Departure Drama 01/16/2015

Dan Duquette Departure Drama We consider our emotions, as well as those of Charlie Hoppes, late of the Orioles Spastics podcast. Plus: Dan sings! /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3301077

Dandy 12/10/2014

Dandy A hearty salute to umpire Dale Scott, who recently declared himself A requiem for Nick Markakis. Some undeserved bragging about our subtle understanding of the current Orioles roster, and a rare in-studio visit from Dan Duquette. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3232883

How To Fix Baseball 11/21/2014

How To Fix Baseball Sam and Alan invite noted baseball expert Nick Markovich to Hootenanny Studios for a spirited discussion on the game's many imperfections. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3193562

Superior Rocketships 11/07/2014

Superior Rocketships Sam and Alan debate the emotional highs and lows of the 2014 season, urge calm about the Chris Davis situation, and wonder why America is better at voting for MLB All-Stars than it is at electing congressional representatives and presidents. /episode/index/show/baltimorons/id/3166789

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