Best Mark Oestreicher Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show - May 29th, 2025 2:20:52

3h ago2:20:52

2:20:52

Thursday's Full Show - May 29th, 2025

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Hour 1 - Where does the blame lie for the O's series loss vs the Cardinals 33:11

3h ago33:11

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Ed and Rob took some time from the opening hour of Thursday's BBMS to recap another series loss for the O's and a break down of who deserves the blame. Is it on the bats for their lack of timely hitting or the arms for their inability to hold leads?

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Hour 2 - Are you worried we won't see Grayson or Bradish this season? 36:25

3h ago36:25

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Ed and Rob took some time from the second hour of Thursday's BBMS to share their thoughts on the recent injury updates on Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish. Both guys still have six-plus weeks until they could return to the field, but if the O's are fully out of the playoff race, is it worth it?

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Hour 3 - Is a rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Final good for hockey? 35:28

3h ago35:28

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Ed and Rob took some time from the third hour of Thursday's BBMS to debate the pros and cons of a second straight Oilers vs Panthers Stanley Cup Final. Will we at least get to see the best two teams battle in the Final?

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Hour 4 - Does Joe Burrow do more with less talent around him? 35:41

3h ago35:41

35:41

Ed and Rob took some time from the final hour of Thursday's BBMS to debate Joe Burrow's game when compared to Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Burrow doesn't have nearly the same level of talent around him when compared to Allen and Jackson, but he's found more success overall. Is he able to do more with less?…

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Jonas Shaffer shares what stuck out to him at day 2 of Ravens OTAs 9:07

3h ago9:07

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Ed and Rob were joined by Jonas Shaffer during Thursday's BBMS to discuss the sights and sounds at this week's Ravens OTA. Who was present and who sat out? What can we take from the guys when they're not actually hitting each other?

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Is it time Ravens fans move on from Mark Andrews's playoff miscues? 5:36

3h ago5:36

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Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss Mark Andrews finally breaking his silence in the wake of his playoff miscues against the Bills in January. Andrews said he's been dealing with his mistakes all offseason long, but at the same time, he's ready to move on. Should Ravens fans do the same?…

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Do you agree with Flacco's belief that he doesn't need to be a mentor? 9:05

4h ago9:05

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Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to hear Joe Flacco's reasons behind not wanting to be a mentor for young QBs. Does he have a point about how the media perceives his lack of interest over being a teacher for someone like Shedeur Sanders or Dillion Gabriel?

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Are the Ravens slotted correctly in ESPN's current FPI rankings? 9:15

4h ago9:15

9:15

Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to debate ESPN's first Football Power Index rankings of 2025, where the Ravens come in at number three behind the Chiefs and Eagles. Are the Ravens slotted in the right place?

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Are encouraged by the apparent level of focus from the Ravens at OTAs? 7:48

4h ago7:48

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Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss the great turnout of Ravens vets at this week's voluntary OTAs. Do you sense a different level of focus from the guys heading into the 2025 season?

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Do you question Odafe Oweh's decision to add weight in the offseason? 7:37

4h ago7:37

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Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss Odafe Oweh's decision to add weight this offseason. Oweh said he gained around 20 pounds and Coach Harbaugh mentioned it was 10 pounds of muscle, but with a contract year ahead, was it a smart idea to possibly change his style of play?

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Roch Kubatko on the O's plan for their managerial position 7:50

4h ago7:50

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Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to talk Orioles with MASN's Roch Kubatko. The Birds dropped another series to the St. Louis Cardinals, but on a more macro level, the future of the team is still cloudy with interim manager Tony Mansolino at the helm. Will he finish out the season? When will the O's start the interview process for a ne…

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Is it unfair to blame the O's bullpen for the series L vs the Cardinals? 11:32

4h ago11:32

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Ed and Rob took some time from Thursday's BBMS to recap another series loss for the O's, this time at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals. The O's bullpen was unable to hold leads in their last two losses, but considering how much they've had to pitch recently, is it fair to put the blame on them?

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The Generous Leader with Guest Joe Davis 34:23

1d ago34:23

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In this week’s episode, Mark has the opportunity to connect with Joe Davis – author of The Generous Leader. Joe spent much of his career in senior roles at Boston Consulting Group providing him with the opportunity to identify the value for leaders of giving of themselves without any expectation. In this episode you’ll learn lessons from Joe about …

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Full Show - May 28th, 2025 2:17:17

1d ago2:17:17

2:17:17

Wednesday's full show - May 28th, 2025

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Hour 1 - Did O's fans buy into the 'winning streak' too much? 34:39

1d ago34:39

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Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss another Orioles loss, this time at the hands of the Cardinals. The Orioles' three-game winning streak is now over, but that begs the question: did we buy in to the idea that they were ready to turn things around?

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Hour 2 - Is it time to end the 'Jorge Mateo in the outfield' experiment? 34:40

1d ago34:40

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Ed and Rob took some time from the second hour of Wednesday's BBMS to discuss the Orioles' decision to put Jorge Mateo in the outfield. While a great athlete, it's clear he doesn't have what it takes to roam centerfield. Do the O's need to look for other options?

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Hour 3 - Would you prefer an older, established manager to take over the Os? 32:51

1d ago32:51

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Ed and Rob took some time from the third hour of Wednesday's BBMS to discuss what they're searching for in the next O's manager. Some have said they'd support a reunion with former manager Buck Showalter, but has the game passed him by? Do they need a younger guys who embraces analytics more?

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Hour 4 - Is it time to put forks in the Knicks and T-Wolves' title dreams? 35:06

1d ago35:06

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Ed and Rob took some time from the final hour of Wednesday's BBMS to discuss the Knicks and Timberwolves' fading NBA title dreams as they face 3-1 deficits in their respective series. Is there any chance they can shock the world and complete a comeback?

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Ben Wagner attempts to make sense of the O's 2025 season 10:40

1d ago10:40

10:40

Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to talk Orioles with MASN broadcaster Ben Wagner. The O's dropped another tough one on Tuesday night, giving the Cardinals their first one of the season after trailing by seven innings. Just another example of the madness that is the Orioles' 2025 season?…

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Hypothetically, would you support an O's reunion with Buck Showalter? 16:47

1d ago16:47

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Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to debate the idea of a reunion between the Orioles and Buck Showalter. Buck said there wouldn't be any awkwardness in coming back to the team, but, is he really the guy that the O's need right now?

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Will Manny Machado be remembered more as an Oriole or Padre? 6:15

1d ago6:15

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Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss Manny Machado's career and then debate how baseball fans will remember him. Manny has played 861 games as a Padre and 860 as an Oriole. The stats are similar, but will he be remembered more in an Orioles uniform or a Padres uniform?

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What's next for the Os outfield when Cowser, O'Neill, and Laureano return? 9:39

1d ago9:39

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Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to discuss what's next for the Orioles outfield with a host of players set to return over the next couple of weeks. Who is the odd man out? Could this be the end of Jorge Mateo in an Orioles uniform?

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Kevin Oestreicher shares what he's expecting from Lamar Jackson in '25 9:36

1d ago9:36

9:36

Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to talk Ravens with Kevin Oestreicher of the Locked on Ravens podcast. The Ravens kicked off their OTAs this week, unofficially beginning the bulk of their offseason program. Will we see Lamar Jackson at any point during the voluntary period of practice? What are we expecting from #8 in 2025?…

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What should the Ravens expect out of DeAndre Hopkins in 2025? 9:40

1d ago9:40

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Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to share their expectations for DeAndre Hopkins in 2025. Hopkins is past his prime but to say his skills have completely diminished would be an overstatement. What can he give the Ravens as their third wide receiver?

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Who do you trust more to win a Super Bowl in '25: Allen or Lamar? 9:06

1d ago9:06

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Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to debate which player they trust more to bring home a Super Bowl in 2025. Does Josh Allen's playoff record tell you that he can be trusted more to show up when it matters?

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Did the Ravens do enough to sure up their secondary for 2025? 7:08

1d ago7:08

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Ed and Rob took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to break down their expectations for the Ravens secondary in 2025. Last year, the secondary was a big reason for the team's defensive struggles in the first half of the season. Did they do enough in the offseason to sure up the back end?

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Full Show - May 27th, 2025 2:20:19

3d ago2:20:19

2:20:19

Tuesday's full show - May 27th, 2025

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Hour 1 - What did we learn about Hyde's firing from the players? 35:26

3d ago35:26

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Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss the anonymous player quotes from Andy Kostka's article on Brandon Hyde's firing. Do you view Hyde's departure differently now that members of the clubhouse pulled back the curtain a little bit?

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Hour 2 - Which Ravens vets are you hoping to see at OTAs? 34:26

3d ago34:26

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Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss which Ravens vets they'd like to see at OTAs over next few weeks. Will Lamar make an appearance? Does he even need to?

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Hour 3 - Are the O's one of the biggest disappointments in sports? 34:30

3d ago34:30

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Ed and Rob took some time from the third hour of Tuesday's BBMS to debate where the O's fall in terms of the biggest sports disappointments of 2025. Are they enough of a national product for their shortcomings to become national waves?

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Hour 4 - Does it matter if Lamar is absent from OTA's? 35:56

3d ago35:56

35:56

Ed and rob took some time from the final hour of Thursday's BBMS to discuss the possibility that Lamar doesn't participate in the team's voluntary OTA's. At this point in his career, does it really matter?

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Ryan Ripken on how the O's mental make-up has contributed their struggles 10:18

3d ago10:18

10:18

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to talk Orioles with Ryan Ripken. The Birds have shown a lot more life as of late, but they're still 15 games under .500. How did they find themselves in this spot? How much has the mental aspect of the game led them to being one of the worst teams in the league?…

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With more info emerging, do you view Hyde's dismissal differently? 16:32

3d ago16:32

16:32

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to recap Andy Kostka's Baltimore Banner article about Brandon Hyde's firing. A number of players spoke anonymously about Hyde's dismissal, saying that they hold some responsibility and that the team was still behind him up until his firing. Does the new info coming out change how you view Hyde's departu…

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Is it too early to say the O's are turning the corner? 10:45

3d ago10:45

10:45

Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss the recent performances from the O's. They've won four of their last six, including their last three in a row. How large of a sample size do we need to see until we can say that the O's are "back"?

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Should we be excited about the O's 3-game "winning streak"? 9:53

3d ago9:53

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Ed and Rob took some time to recap the Birds' first 3-game winning streak of the 2025 season. Is it wrong for O's fans to get excited about the team stringing together a few good performances?

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Are the Orioles the biggest disappointment of the MLB season thus far? 7:51

3d ago7:51

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Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to debate where the Orioles fall in terms of baseball's biggest disappointments of 2025. Is there any other teams who have suffered such a terrible failure to launch as the Birds?

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Andy Kostka peels back the curtain on Brandon Hyde's firing 12:27

3d ago12:27

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Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka, who recently authored an article about Brandon Hyde's firing. Several Orioles contributed anonymous quotes about their former Skipper, saying he didn't lose the locker room. Will those anonymous quotes change people's minds about how Hyde left the…

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Ken McKusick on the 2025 expectations for four important Ravens 8:14

3d ago8:14

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Ed and Rob were joined by FilmStudyBaltimore.com's Ken McKusick during Tuesday's BBMS for a discussion on what to expect from David Ojabo, Tyler Loop, Tyler Linderbaum, and Nate Wiggins in 2025. All four have some big expectations for the upcoming season, but who will rise to the occasion?

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What did we learn about the Knicks in their game 3 come-from-behind win? 9:47

3d ago9:47

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Ed and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to recap the weekend's NBA playoff action. What did we learn about the Knicks in their comeback win against the Pacers in Game 3 of the East Finals? Do you think New York has a better chance to erase their 2-1 deficit compared to the Thunder?

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Full Show - May 23rd, 2025 2:20:26

7d ago2:20:26

2:20:26

Friday's full show - May 25th, 2025

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Hour 1 - Will this be a breakout weekend for the Orioles? 38:05

7d ago38:05

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Ed and Jeremy took some time from the opening hour of Friday's BBMS to preview this weekend's Orioles vs Red Sox series. After a big come-from-behind win against the Brewers, is now the time they get their act together?

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Hour 2 - How can the CFP fix their lack of parity issues? 35:40

7d ago35:40

35:40

Ed and Jeremy took some time from the second hour of Friday's BBMS to discuss what changes the College Football Playoff can make that will make the CFP more balanced. Will straight seeding help them?

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Hour 3 - Will this weekend decide the fate of the Knicks and T-Wolves? 33:59

7d ago33:59

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Ed and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to discuss this weekend's Eastern and Western Conference Finals games in the NBA, as Minnesota and New York attempt to find their footing. If either team loses a game in their respective series, are they as good as gone?

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Hour 4 - Will Samuel Basallo make it to the Majors this year? 32:41

7d ago32:41

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Ed and Jeremy took some time from the final hour of Friday's BBMS to discuss the possibility of Samuel Basallo making it to the big leagues before the end of the 2025 season. Does he need more seasoning at the triple-A level?

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Cordell Woodland shares why he hasn't completely given up on the Os 10:23

7d ago10:23

10:23

Ed and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Fan's own Cordell Woodland. At 16 games under-500, a lot of fans have jumped ship, but is there any hope the Birds could salvage their season? Cordell shares why he is still holding out a little bit of hope that the O's can turn things around.…

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Is O'Hearn one of the guys the O's can't afford to lose at the deadline? 15:04

7d ago15:04

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Ed and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to discuss the possibility that the Orioles trade Ryan O'Hearn as the team nears the trade deadline. Is he one of the guys the team can't afford to lose? Which players are you willing to part with?

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Right now, is the Ravens v Bengals rivalry the best in the AFC North? 9:01

7d ago9:01

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Ed and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to debate the current rivalries in the AFC North. Has Ravens vs Bengals eclipsed Ravens vs Steelers at this point?

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Is a switch to straight-seeding a good idea for the College Football Playoff? 6:40

7d ago6:40

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Ed and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to debate the CFP's switch to straight seeding for the 2025 college football season. Is this the most fair way to seed the teams that make it to the final 12?