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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 marv…

Sam Dingman & Alan Smith


    • Apr 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 145 EPISODES

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    The Baltimorons podcast is a must-listen for any fan of baseball, even if you're not an Orioles fan. This podcast incorporates elements of The Bugle and NPR-style radio to create a funny and interesting show that will engage listeners from all walks of life. The hosts, Sam and Alan, are smart, creative, and astute in their analysis of the Orioles, and their banter is absolutely hilarious. Whether they're discussing baseball, politics, or life in general, there's never a dull moment on this podcast.

    One of the best aspects of The Baltimorons podcast is its unique blend of humor and insight. The hosts have a knack for finding the perfect balance between lighthearted entertainment and thoughtful analysis. Their discussions about the Orioles go beyond just game recaps or player stats - they delve into personal stories of fandom and explore deeper philosophical and sociological themes related to the team. This podcast isn't just for baseball fans; it's for anyone who appreciates intelligent conversation mixed with plenty of laughs.

    While The Baltimorons podcast has many strengths, it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Some listeners might find the constant puns and wordplay tiresome after a while. Additionally, if you're not interested in baseball or the Orioles specifically, this podcast may not hold your attention as much as it would for die-hard fans. However, even if you don't follow baseball or have any connection to Baltimore or the Orioles, there's still plenty to enjoy in this podcast thanks to its witty hosts and engaging discussions.

    In conclusion, The Baltimorons podcast is a fantastic listen for anyone who loves baseball or just enjoys intelligent and entertaining conversation. Sam and Alan bring their passion for the sport to every episode, creating a show that is both informative and hilarious. Whether you're an Orioles fan or not, this podcast is definitely worth checking out - it might just make you root for Baltimore without even realizing it.



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    Latest episodes from Baltimorons

    2025 Nickname Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 91:45


    Is it an episode, or a bloodletting...or BOTH?! Featuring your hosts alongside special guests Jake English and the Honorable (Not) Aaron Judge Markovich.

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    Puttanesca Mascarpone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 48:43


    Due process is a strange and heavy meal.

    2024 Nickname Extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 60:44


    Oh dear we recorded this before Baumann got DFA'd and traded! Featuring the triumphant return of Judge Marko, aka The Unguffable!

    The Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 48:40


    In which Alan and Sam consider the possibility of an umpire conspiracy, and recognize that, as usual, our suspicions are a reflection of our deep-seated inferiority complex.

    Happy Hollid'oh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 49:43


    In which some unfortunate predictions fail to come true, but various silver linings still shimmer!

    Nick News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 56:25


    There's a new Nick in town, and the Baltimorons are unexpectedly bullish. PLUS: did you know Johnny Cueto was still throwing baseballs? Would you like him to throw baseballs...for us?!

    Exeunt Chameleon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 52:00


    A requiem for the highs and lows of the Angelos era, and some semi-reckless speculation about what fandom might feel like under the Rubenstein Regime.

    TMB No. 3: O's vs A's - 8/26/1996 - THE THRILLING CONCLUSION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 38:49


    It's 10-10 going in to the 10th! The atmosphere is numerologically fortuitous! The time is nigh for Orioles Magic! But can the Birds (and the Morons) deliver?! Watch along with us here!

    Self-Own (In A Good Way)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 46:28


    The Morons are joined by Anthony Fiume, Alan's partner-in-witchcraft at Football Club Group, which aims to make good on the original promise of Baltimorons: community ownership of a pro sports team.

    How to Count Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 42:45


    The potentially seismic impact of the Yamamoto contract, and potential new names for Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

    Slow News Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 38:37


    What a boring week! Not much to talk about, really. JK WTF IS THE CARLYLE GROUP WHAT IS HAPPENING IS THIS REAL LIFE

    Winter Bleatings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 44:21


    We try to figure out what, if anything, Mike Elias might do next week.

    TMB No. 2: Orioles vs. Athletics, ct'd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 60:39


    The thrilling (?) conclusion to our recap of the Orioles' 8/26/1996 tilt against the Oakland Athletics, featuring stunning geopolitical revelations, Strange But True Mel Proctor Facts, and heaved felines! Watch along with us here.

    Time Machine Baseball No. 1: Orioles vs. Athletics, 8/26/1996

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 67:42


    The Morons travel back in time to 1996, a time of tighter pants, looser PED restrictions, and sweeter swings from Orioles first basemen. Watch along with us!

    The "Arr" not the "Ooh"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 32:04


    The title will make sense at the end! Speaking of the end...let's talk about the glooming peace of the 2023 Baltimore Orioles endgame, shall we?

    Nashville Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 56:05


    Organizers Bill Marker and Andy Ellis join the Baltimorons to discuss the most dangerous game.

    What A Night!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 36:38


    Sam and Alan exult, consider John Angelos's Barnum-esque tactics, and engage in fervid speculation about the postseason rotation.

    To Prognosticate or to ProgNOTsticate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 64:10


    In which we panic about the bullpen and question the impulse to predict the future. Join us for our 9/26 livestream on Twitch!

    A Simpleton's Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 40:02


    Sam and Alan talk about living entire lifetimes between pitches, waiting for the punch, and pondering the unthinkable.

    Waiver Favors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 44:00


    The absurdity of the new waiver system, a bold Tyler Wells prediction, and a provocative question about ballet. And check out Sam's Jon Miller doc on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

    Post Traumatic Springer Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 37:15


    Sam and Alan try to figure out how many times we've actually played the Blue Jays. PLUS: Webb gems, Angel tears, White Sox mysteries, and a homecoming for Mr. Jones.

    Hot Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 59:56


    Dean Kremer learns how to pitch, the bats go up in smoke, and the Eye of Sauron sweeps wildly across our broken land.

    Ange-lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 24:27


    Sam and Alan bemoan John Angelos's remarkable accurate Donald Trump impression, and reflect on the silver linings of the Houston series.

    For Whom the Belle Tolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 29:38


    The Baltimorons reminisce about the Buck-wild Oriole teams of yesteryear, and how the past is always present.

    For Whom the Bellinger Tolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 50:15


    A customarily well-informed series of takes on morals and the trade deadline.

    Core Competencies?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 37:42


    What are we, good now? What is this? How do we...what's happening?

    Three Ryans In A Trenchcoat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 40:19


    Your Morons try to figure out if we can create One Ryan To Rule Them All, and also whether or not we should trade...anybody?

    Who Are We Tho

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 46:23


    What kind of team is this, anyway? Halfway through the 2023 season, your humble hosts are still not entirely sure. 

    Bit of a Wobble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 39:55


    Suddenly the bullpen is A Concern! PLUS: The Westburg Conspiracy. We investigate.

    Are We Still Doing This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 45:53


    Notes on bullpen management, platoon advantages and disadvantages, and bigotry.

    The Tent is Big

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 28:39


    Sam reports back from a revelatory trip to the Bronx.

    Meta-Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 48:44


    Boo shame, unexpected rotation excitement, and a lament for The Gaus.

    Disco Cano

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 34:19


    We try to avoid getting too excited about Yennier Cano, and get somewhat dour about Felix Bautista. Plus: Remember Some Guys - Brian Matusz edition.

    Let Mike Cook!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 49:29


    In which we reach the uncomfortable conclusion that Mike Elias may, in fact, know what he's doing.

    2023 Nickname Audit: Make Me a Homer Who Flies From Mountcastle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 72:34


    In which we compare Ryan Mountcastle to Bonnie Raitt, Ryan O'Hearn to Martin Scorsese, and while we're at it, also cast an evil spell on Gunnar Henderson. In other words, a typically well-planned, thoughtfully constructed, and flawlessly executed Nickname Episode - featuring, as always, considered adjudication from the Right Honorable Judge Marko.

    Cromulent Pitching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 47:17


    An in-depth psychological profile of the Orioles clubhouse mentality, and a note of cautious optimism about Grayson Rodriguez.

    Off the Grid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 39:49


    The Morons are back and better than ever (low bar)! We talk pace of play, Adley's historic quest for a 1.000 batting average, and adjusting our beer regimen in this brisk and brave new world.

    All-Weather?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 50:14


    In the wake of the Mancini and Lopez trades, we ponder whether or not we can truly claim the moniker of all-weather fans.

    2022 Orioles Nickname Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 61:08


    The Right Honorable Judge Marko returns to the broadcast booth to contend with Sam and Alan's firehouse of nickname guffery in this, the definitive listing of nicknames for your 2022 Baltimore Orioles.

    The Joc Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 48:23


    Sam and Alan try to process Joc Pederson's displeasure with the Orioles' ownership.

    How Stupid Indeed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 19:34


    Alan and Sam ponder our grave national obsession with oligarchy - which is, as usual, very related to Baltimore Orioles baseball, we swear.

    GOAT Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 47:25


    The Morons celebrate the original groundhog, Don Buford, consider the legacy of Brady (not the one you're thinking of), and cower in fear at the speed of Miguel Cabrera's hands. Got thoughts? Tweet 'em: @bmorons. Thanks for listening!

    Gyllenhaal of Famers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 46:53


    The Morons try to figure out why fans tend to sympathize with owners during labor disputes, and then remember that the answer is a deep-rooted American rot that can probably never be resolved! PLUS: Alan requests your submissions on A Thing (no it's not the Nickname Episode, but stay tuned for updates on that!).

    Cron Darling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 46:41


    The Morons return with a series of unfortunate updates on the state of sports ownership, the legacy of Nick Markakis, and their recent discovery of podcasting's market inefficiency.

    A Crane in the Bay - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 34:07


    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!

    SWAMP MONSTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 64:24


    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.

    WE (AND ALSO THE ORIOLES) ARE BAD AT THIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 58:24


    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?

    2017 Orioles Nickname Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 65:24


    Once again: dozens of horrible puns, half-baked explanations, and crackpot political theories. Plus: JT Gwozdz with actual good ideas.

    A Slight Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 52:23


    Is it safe to podcast again? Why do we baseball in Trump's America? Should Dylan Bundy throw the cutter? Argh.

    2016 Orioles Nickname Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2016 99:19


    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.

    Ridealong Sunday No. 1: Drunk Lumberjacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2016 62:57


    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.

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