Birdland BS

Baltimore's best sports podcast with a lot of BS opinion

What Should We Do? (E92)

On this weeks show, Fred, Scott, and Bryan talk about their Opening Day experience down at the yard. What was the most enjoyable part of their experiences? The Orioles come back down to earth, as they are swept in the opening series. What is the Good, Bad, Ugly, and Davis with this team so far this season? As the Ravens start prepping for the NFL draft in less than 3 weeks, the guys talk about what they think the team will do in the first round. Fred seems to think the team doesn’t draft anyone in the first round. Scott thinks they may trade UP in the first round. Who will be right? They get in a HEATED debate over the WR position!! Would Odell Beckham have been a good fit for this team? What type of WR would be? There is a new NCAA Mens Hoops National Champion! The guys talk the final four, and Virginia’s path from last years first round elimination, to this years National title! Whats going on in College Park? Jaylen Smith announces his return for his sophomore season. Could Bruno be coming back? Could Morsel be heading out? This is a MUST LISTEN!!!!

The #WhatIf Birds!! (E91)

It is Opening week in the MLB, and the Orioles start off red hot!! The guys break down the Birds start to the season, as they come out of the gates to the tune of a 4-1 record! Who saw THAT coming?!? What kind of effect is Brandon Hyde having on this team? Some familiar names and faces are making their impact felt on their new teams! Scott and Fred dive into recent comments made by Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh. Should we be reading into what he says about free agent wide receivers? What about Matt Judon? Can he be the next man to step up and lead this team, or will his immaturity get in the way? Fred leans toward the latter. The Final Four have been decided in the tournament, and we would bet money that NONE of you have all four teams left on your bracket! It has been a very entertaining tournament so far, and looks to be shaping up to be a wild finish!!

Put Me In Coach (E90)

On this weeks show, its less than 48 hours until Opening Day for the Birds!! The guys talk potential lineup options, and question some of the 25 man roster decisions. What can fans get excited about, to show their support at the yard this season? Will they win over 60 games this year? Ichiro Suzuki retires from baseball. Is he the greatest Mariner of All Time? Scott and Fred disagree on this one. The Ravens tab their insurance policy at QB! Is RGIII the right fit for the team? Fred gives his take on the Terrell Suggs comments on Undisputed. Why are fans in such an uproar over what he said? The Terps tourney run ends after 2 games… What can we expect with this roster next season? Will sticks be back? All this and more!!! Check it out!!

Another Earl Of Baltimore (E89)

See?!? Patience is a virtue!! The fellas dive into the latest Ravens signings of Earl Thomas, Mark Ingram, and Justin Bethel. What do each of them bring to the team? Will Thomas be able to play at the same level after his leg injury? Special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg announces his plans to retire in June. Sites that he doesn’t want to miss out on life events and milestones anymore. Fred runs down the latest news around the NFL. Who is going where, and what is going on in Kansas City? The guys discuss the MEGA deal for Angels phenom Mike Trout! Is he worth the money? It’s almost Opening Day, and as clear as the Orioles roster is starting to become, the guys still have a bunch of questions about this rotation. Its March Madness, and the Terps are in the tourney!! But for how long? All this and more!! Tune in!!!

Bmore Sports Makeover (E88)

What just happened?!? The Ravens watch the core of their defense leave for deals with other teams…. Amidst the fury of free agency signings, the team just sits back and waits… The Browns trade for Odell Beckham! Antonio Brown is a Raider. Could Le’Veon Bell be headed to the Jets along with CJ Mosley? The fellas breakdown all the latest moves with the Ravens and the NFL. Adam Jones finds a new home out in Arizona! At 3 million a year, should the Orioles have brought him back? Whats going on with Dylan Bundy? Can he pull it together for the season? The Terps finish of the regular season on a high note! Now its BIG10 tourney, and NCAA tourney time!! You won’t want to miss this show!!!

@WeddlesBeard (E87)

On this weeks show, the fellas breakdown the recent release of veteran safety Eric Weddle by the Ravens. Was this the right move? Could we be seeing a shift in leadership with losing Weddle, and the potential departures of CJ Mosley and Terrell Suggs? Speaking of CJ Mosley…The guys give their takes on his Instagram story post! What does that mean for the team? And Fred has a little fun with the Alex Collins situation…. Bryce Harper signs a mega deal with the Phillies! Manny has some word in an interview about the Orioles organization. Who is looking good and who isn’t in Orioles camp?!?! Scott thinks Chris Davis needs MORE at bats!!! What?!?! The Terps are struggling down the stretch… . Can Turgeon can them right heading into the Big Ten tournament? The Caps are playing hot, and Alex Ovechkin makes some NHL history! Be sure to check this out!!!

Youth Of The Nation (E86)

On this weeks show, we welcome a new member to the BLBS family!! And no….Fred is NOT pregnant, Scott!!! Just fat!! We welcome IT Blake as our new producer of the show!! He gets a little camera change happy in his inaugural episode, but excited to have him on board!! The fellas talk some recent Ravens moves! Michael Crabtree is released…Wonder if he DROPPED his cell phone when he heard the news?!?! Tavon Young is now getting PAID!! He signed a 3 year deal, which makes him the highest paid nickelback in the NFL!! Spring Training is underway for the Orioles down in Sarasota. The guys breakdown what they have seen so far. What young guys are they most excited to see? The Capitals are prepping themselves for another playoff run!! Things are having a very similar feeling to last season around this team!! What could the new pieces mean for this team?? All this and more!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!

Mile High Goodbye (E85)

BREAKING NEWS!!!! Fred and Scott give you their takes on the announcement of Manny Machado agreeing to a 10 year, $300 million dollar contract with the San Diego Padres!!! Is this guy living the life or WHAT?!? Ravens fans say goodbye to Joe Flacco, as the team announces a trade is in place to trade him to Denver for a 4th rd pick! Good move for Decosta? The Orioles sign a couple of veterans. Do you like the moves? Are you excited for this process? The guys give you a couple of prospects to get excited about that the team could have on their radar for this years draft! Another iconic voice unplugs the mic for the Birds….Farewell, Joe Angel….Terps play sloppy in Ann Arbor….Can they pull it together and win a big road game against Iowa? All this and more!!!

Legends Never Die (E84)

On this weeks show, we pay homage to an Orioles legend, with the passing of Frank Robinson at the age of 83. Fred thinks Frank may be one of the most under-appreciated legends in MLB history. The guys get into some stories of Frank and his career legacy as a player and manager. With spring training on the horizon, and pitchers and catchers reporting tomorrow, the fellas break down the starting rotation. What may the starting five look like come opening day? Special guest, and Birdland BS super fan, Ryan Schammel joins the show to talk some Maryland Terps! With National Signing Day in the books, what does this years recruiting class look like? Who might we see carry the Terps moving forward? The mens basketball team bounces back in a BIG way, with two BIG conference wins against Nebraska and Purdue. Can this team get it all together to make a run at the tournament? All this and more!! Come check it out!!!

Reeeeedd (E83)

Well…It WAS Groundhog week after all!! The Patriots win the Super Bowl, AGAIN! The guys break down the snooze fest of a game… Was Julian Edelman the right choice for MVP? Did Gronk play his last NFL game? Ed Reed is elected to the Hall of Fame! Scott gives his take on who his choice for Greatest Raven of All Time is! Eric Decosta has his first press conference as Ravens GM? Will we see a change in philosophy? And do the Ravens explore Colin Kaepernick as an option for their back up QB? The Terps continue to struggle! Can this team bounce back and get straightened out to face Nebraska and Purdue this week? The Orioles sign Jesus! Scott gives you his take on the new catcher. All this and MORE!!! CHECK IT OUT!!

Tides Are Turning (E82)

On this weeks show, Fred and Scott talk the John Harbaugh press conference. What were their key takeaways? The guys talk the Ravens first round draft pick of 2019! Who are their top 5 potential candidates for the Ravens at the 22nd overall pick? Super Bowl week is here! The Rams will be taking on the dynasty squad of the Patriots! They recap who they picked last week to win and give their takes on some CRAZY facts surrounding the game! The Terps continue to struggle as they lose to Illinois. What does it take to ensure this team does not go into a free fall?! Scott attended Orioles FanFest this weekend. What were the takeaways? Check this weeks show out to hear all of this and more!

BS Awards Show (E81)

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! We have joined the BIG PLAY family! We will be working under their umbrella as their Baltimore regional show! Big shout out to Big Play Dave, and the entire team! On this weeks show, Fred and Scott talk the John Harbaugh contract extension. Happy with the decision? The fellas give out their BS awards for the Ravens 2018 season! The Super Bowl is set, and the Rams will be taking on the dynasty squad of the Patriots! Who do you have winning the BIG GAME?!? The Terps stumble in Ann Arbor. Can they pull it together to win a couple of games they SHOULD win on paper? The guys dive into the Manny Machado saga...$175 million dollar man? Come check it out!!!

Legend vs Apprentice (E80)

On this weeks show, Fred and Scott give some latest news and updates around the Ravens. They also dive into the latest NFL playoff weekend, and give predictions heading into Conference Championship Week! The Terps mens basketball team is flying high, and are back into the top 25! And the Orioles make some interesting announcements! CHECK THIS OUT!!

Episode 79: Festivus Predictivus

Well, the 2018 season is officially a wrap for the Ravens. Fred, Scott, and this weeks special guest Sonny from SZG Sports break down the loss to the Chargers. What went wrong with the offensive line? How does Marty Mornhinweg NOT make any adjustments? And Fred gets a little heated when Scott brings up Joe Flacco being available….Should the Ravens have brought him in? What players will be back with the team in 2019? The guys break down the Terps basketball teams performance over the last week. Big wins against Nebraska, Rutgers, and Minnesota. Can this young team get through the big test of the Big Ten matchups? All this and more!!! Come check it out!!!

Episode 78: Kings In The North

THEY DID IT!!! AFC NORTH CHAMPS!!! Fred and Scott here to breakdown the Ravens vs Browns game! Baker Mayfield has a great game against this Ravens secondary! The Ravens rushing attack was lethal!! Kenneth Dixon ran like a man possessed!! Can this team carry this same kind of scheme and winning formula into the playoffs? The Chargers come to M&T Bank for this weeks Wild Card playoff game! Fred gives his keys to victory on offense, while Scott gives his take defensively. The Terps mens basketball team bounces back against Nebraska, after a rough week. Does this team have a chance in the Big Ten and making the NCAA tourney? Be sure to tune in for all of this, and more!!

Episode 77: Opportunity Knocking

Welp!! The Ravens pulled it off!! The team wins a BIG road game out in Los Angeles over the Chargers! This was the test of all tests for this team, and on short rest, were able to get the job done!! We talk all things Ravens with our special guest, Kyle Andrews from 105.7 the Fan! We even do some Q & A for all of our fans! Kyle gives his two minute take on the Orioles latest changes! Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday’s from all of us at Birdland BS!! Be Safe!!!

Episode 76: Deja Vu

It’s our Holiday Special!!! Santa Fred and Elf Scott breakdown the Ravens sloppy win vs the Buccaneers! Does this team have a legit shot at the playoffs? Would you prefer the Ravens to miss the playoffs, to force a coaching change? Do you prefer this team to give it their all, with the chance of Harbaugh making the playoffs and getting an extension? Big match-up this week in LA, against the 11-3 Chargers!! Is this Philip Rivers best season as a pro? Could he be a candidate for MVP this season? The Terps drop out of the top 25 rankings. Will Turgeon make the necessary changes to feed the post and get his big men involved more in the offense? The Orioles make it official with the hiring of Brandon Hyde as their new manager! Do you like the move? Could we see Adam Jones back in the Orange and Black? You do NOT want to miss this fun episode!!!

Episode 75: The #LamarEffect

The Ravens lose a heartbreaker to the Chiefs in overtime….. Fred and Scott go at it yet AGAIN on the #LamarEffect!! Would Joe have been able to win this game? Who should be the starter for the rest of the season? And oh yeah!! Patrick Mahomes?? In case you haven’t been paying attention…The kid is pretty good!! The team is only a 1/2 game back from the Steelers for the division lead, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming to town! Can they make a playoff push? The guys breakdown all things involving the Maryland Terps athletics!!! The Orioles break news right before the show, that they have hired their new manager!! TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!!!!

Episode 74: It's Lamar SZN

Just when you thought the debate was over!!! OHHH NOOOOO!!! It’s just BEGUN!!!! Fred and Scott breakdown the Ravens win in Atlanta! And things get a bit heated in the studio!! Who’s side are you on? The defense is playing lights out football! Good to see the pass rush back!! The guys break the latest news surrounding the University of Maryland’s new Head Coach, Mike Locksley!! They also take a dive into the Terps mens basketball team. Could this team be dangerous come March?? Mike Elias makes some moves, and narrows his search down for a new field manager! YOU CAN’T MISS THIS ONE!!!!!!

Episode 73: Baby Birds Caw

This weeks show Fred and Scott have special guest, Matt Stevens of The Ravens Wire and host of The Locked On Ravens podcast!! Matt gives his insight into the Ravens recent success. What do the guys think about the BIG DEBATE?? Is Joe or Lamar the better option moving forward? Is Matt Judon a little immature? Who is the teams best player at this point? Fred and Scott break down the Terps season. Did Matt Canada do enough to keep the head coaching job? Would Mike Locksley be a better fit? The Orioles and new GM Mike Elias gets to work right away!! Who was his first hire? All this and more, you cant miss it!!!!