Sam and Alan welcome returning challenger and stubborn Yankee-lover Ben Masten back to the program. Alan also places ESPN columnist Rick Reilly ON NOTICE, and Sam explains why spring training is probably the worst thing of all time.
Episode 40: The Big Four-Oh (w/ April Whitzman)
Fine times on today's episode! First, another edition of "Alan Tries To Guess What Sam Is Talking About," followed by a new segment entitled "Baseball Prospectus Pours Cold Water On Your Hopes And Dreams." Next up a great interview with Jays blogger April Whitzman, one of Sam's fellow finalists for the 2013 MLB Fan Cave. Lastly, Intern Scotty fact-checks our last episode, and some listener email which posseses lyrical beauty fit to make you blush.
Episode 39: Toasted Shorties
Sam is back with updates from the MLB Fan Cave Final 30 showdown in Arizona, plus exciting/terrifying news and notes from the O’s spring training camp.
Episode 38: SOTO
Alan delivers the annual State of the Orioles address, prompting much discussion of the complex interrelation between sports and politics in these United States.
Episode 37: Yasmani’s…Never Mind, Forget It
In which we make a special announcement, forget to congratulate the Ravens on their Super Bowl victory, and offer several important reality checks.
Episode 36: We Dream of Weaver
In which we ponder the similarities between recent sports and political events, lament the passing of the Earl of Baltimore, and share irrelevant opinions about Justin Upton.
Episode 35: The Many Booty Calls of Peter Angelos
If that’s not a provocative title, we don’t know what is. A detailed examination of the real reasons behind the Orioles’ long-running organizational turmoil, complete with an Alexander Graham Bell quote.
Episode 34: Winter Meetings Special
Seasons greetings from your Morons! Today we offer some Ryan Dempster Facts, ponder the possibility of the Concussion Twins in 2013, and wonder if there’s any chance R.A. Dickey will want to put a Bird on it.
Episode 33: It Could Be Worse
Sam and Alan balk at Jeffrey Loria’s evil genius, Frank Wren’s illogical approach to house-painting, and Dan Duquette’s apparent interest in starting a bluegrass band.
Episode 32: Post Election Special
This one is admittedly getting released a bit more post-election than intended, but fortunately not a whole lot has happened in Orioles land since then thanks to The Dubba Dee’s careful and studious nature.