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This is the episode we have all been waiting for. Legendary Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken Jr. returns to "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" but this time with his son, Ryan Ripken. In our Father's Day week celebration, we have brought these two together to chat with our father-son duo about the game we love and growing up around it. Ryan Ripken currently is a member of the media, with his very own show, but is a former professional baseball player and great basketball player, just like his dad. Tim, while he was a beat reporter, covered Cal Jr. in the 80's and the two have had a long standing friendship ever since then, even though we aren't allowed to actually say that when it comes to reporter-player (give me a break). Enjoy, share the show with a friend and thank you for listening/watching! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC
In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss what they're expecting from Trevor Rogers in his outing against the Rays tonight. They also listen to Kyle Hamilton and John Harbaugh cuts from minicamp today and are joined by Ryan Ripken.
Welcome to a Monday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to do as we recap a busy weekend, the Orioles sweep the Angels and bring themselves to within 10 games of .500, we'll talk all about that, if we can start addressing the team any different, and we'll touch on the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final and much more on a Monday edition of the program. At 10:30am, we will catch up with our buddy Ryan Ripken of the Ryan Ripken Show and 105.7 The Fan as we get his thoughts on the birds after rattling off a few series victories, his view on the trade deadline, Tony Mansolino and lots more. At 11am, we will switch gears and talk NBA Finals with the great Tony Massenburg of Monumental Sports to help us preview a pivotal Game 5 between OKC and Indiana tonight. Then at 11:30am, as always, we will check in with Jeremy Conn of 105.7 The Fan to help recap the weekend.
Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with the Fan's own Ryan Ripken. The Birds won four of their six games on the last road trip, though both losses happened to a last place A's team. Should we still be happy with the way the team played on the West Coast?
Ryan Ripken is thrilled by the Orioles six game winning streak and believes this could be the start of a real turnaround.
In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss high expectations for Todd Monken in his third year as the OC of the Ravens. They're also joined by Ryan Ripken and Jonas Shaffer.
Ed Norris was joined by Ryan Ripken during Monday's BBMS for a discussion on the O's weekend sweep of the White Sox. The O's are winners of six of their last eight and they're putting a much better product on the field the last 10 days. Are we seeing how winning can be contagious for a struggling team?
Cedric Mullins has been placed on the IL with a hamstring strain. Are we going to see more Jorge Mateo in center field while Mullins is out? Ryan Ripken and Bob Haynie are hoping that the team can find some more stability at that position.
The Orioles have added John Mabry as a Senior Advisor for the rest of the 2025 season. Ryan Ripken puts on his conspiracy hat and tries to read between the lines with this move.
The Orioles have not drafted many pitchers during the Mike Elias era and they haven't paid many either. How do they plan to acquire starters? Ryan Ripken and Bob Haynie aren't sure what the team building philosophy is at this point.
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?
It is a Tuesday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to cover on the program today as we recap a busy Memorial Day weekend, talking lacrosse, a 3-game Orioles win streak and lots more! We're going to dive right into the Orioles at 10:10am as we catch up with our friend, the great Ryan Ripken, host of the ‘Ryan Ripken Show' of course as we get his take on the O's, their 3-game win streak and dive into the manager search. At 10:40am, we will recap a big lacrosse weekend that saw the Terps fall just short in the National Championship yesterday afternoon as we talk about Cornell's title run, what's next for the college lacrosse world and more. Then at 11:20am, we will chat with Bob Nightengale of USA Today, get his take on the birds, who he thinks they should hire as the next Orioles manager and when to do it, plus lots more. And it's a Tuesday so that means it will be the debut of intern Alex's new segment, ‘Music Monday!'
Ryan Ripken discusses the state of the Orioles at this point of the season and wonders what the team's identity is moving forward.
Ryan Ripken says there could be great value in bringing Ryan O'Hearn back for 2026 and beyond. Would that be a wise decision or should they sell high when they have the chance?
In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys do a six pack of options that could replace Mike Elias right now. They also get the text of the day and are joined by Ryan Ripken.
Mike Elias says he needed a few days before addressing the firing of Brandon Hyde. Meanwhile the players were asked to talk about it as soon as it went down over the weekend. Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken react to the GM's comments.
It took a few days but Mike Elias finally addressed the firing of Brandon Hyde on Tuesday afternoon. How much of an impact did team ownership have on the decision? How warm is Elias' seat at this point? Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken share their thoughts.
Cedric Mullins will become a free agent at the end of this season and it's looking more likely that the Orioles could be in position to trade him at the July deadline. Ryan Ripken explains why that would be a mistake for the team.
Derrick Henry is roughly 1,300 yards shy of cracking the top 10 on the all-time rushing leaders list. Reaching the top five is also a possibility if he maintains good health. Ryan Ripken believes the future HOF running back won't be slowing down anytime soon.
Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken travel around the AL East to check in on what everyone else is doing.
Ed and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to discuss the Orioles' decision to move on from manager Brandon Hyde. Hyde seemingly takes the fall for the team's 15-30 start but now that he's not at the helm, should we just expect them to get better?
Many are already considering 2025 to be a lost season for the Orioles. Ryan Ripken explains why the next few months will still be crucial to the team's future, even if the wins don't come.
Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken hear from a listener who believes the Orioles clubhouse is missing a glue guy with a chippy mindset.
The Twins have flipped the trajectory of their season in the span of a few weeks by winning 13 games in a row. Will anyone else top that for the rest of 2025? Ryan Ripken explains why he doesn't think so.
The Orioles organizational use of analytics and advanced data is not unique but is it starting to become more of a negative than a positive? Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken discuss after hearing what former MLB player Craig Biggio had to say about it.
The last time the Orioles and Nationals met Cade Povich and MacKenzie Gore opposed each other on the mound. Surprisingly Povich had the better outing as the O's captured a 2-1 win. Will history repeat tonight? Ryan Ripken shares his thoughts during "Buy or Sell."
In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss why the Orioles didn't start Cade Povich today. They also talk about Danny Coulombe having success with the Twins and are joined by Ryan Ripken.
BBT analyst Ryan Ripken joined the show to discuss the Orioles struggles over the past few weeks. He touches on Tyler O'Neill's early season struggles, Ryan Mountcastle potentially breaking out of the slump, and much more.
Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Fan's Ryan Ripken. The Birds will have some guys coming off of the injured list soon, meaning they'll have to make a roster move or two. Does that mean the end of the Charlie Morton experiment?
The Pirates have already moved on from their manger after just 38 games. Will there be more firings to come? Ryan Ripken shares his thoughts during "Buy or Sell."
Brandon Hyde is a common scapegoat for the Orioles struggles this season. Ryan Ripken talks about the growing criticism and if a change at manager is warranted.
Ryan Ripken joins Bob and Nolan for plenty of Orioles talk as the team looks for better results against the Angels.
In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss the Orioles lineup tonight and if they have a chance. They also talk about their feelings on how the Ravens handled the Justin Tucker situation and are joined by Ryan Ripken.
Former MiLB player and BBT analyst Ryan Ripken joined the show to discuss his interview wit Mike Elias today. He also talks about if the Orioles can turn things around, Coby Mayo at third base, Charlie Morton potentially making his last outing with the Orioles, and much more.
Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Fan's Ryan Ripken. The Orioles' terrible start has been a hot topic in MLB circles and there's some saying the struggles of this year's team proves that the Championship window is closed. Is that a knee-jerk reaction?
The Orioles finished the month of April with a 12-18 record that places them at the bottom of the AL East. That's far away from the preseason expectations that surrounded the team. Bob Nightengale told Bob Haynie and Ryan Ripken why he thinks they have been baseball's biggest disappointment.
Ryan Ripken shares a clip from his show where John Smoltz detailed the mental side of the game. How can that be related to the O's pitching staff this year?
Former minor league player and BBT analyst Ryan Ripken joins the show to discuss the Orioles struggles so far this season. He talks about the team getting in their own head, the bullpen being one bright spot, and much more.
Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with Ryan Ripken. The Orioles are reeling after being swept by the Tigers. Some are ready to hit the panic button on the O's but would that be premature?
Brandon Hyde says all options are on the table when it comes to Charlie Morton's future with the team. Is it realistic to put him the bullpen? Ryan Ripken discussed that and more during "Buy or Sell."
In the final hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss fans frustrations watching the Orioles. They're also joined by Ryan Ripken.
Ryan Ripken from the Ryan Ripken show joins G&D to discuss the Beltway Series with the Nats and Orioles.
Ed and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with Ryan Ripken. The O's are currently reeling after a 24-2 loss to the Reds that has the fanbase feeling like the team is at rock bottom. Are things as bad as they appear?
Tomoyuki Sugano was extremely efficient in last night's outing against the Guardians. Should we expect more of that in his next few turns through the rotation? Ryan Ripken shares his thoughts on Sugano so far.
The Orioles appeared directionless at times earlier this season. Jordan Westburg recently talked about the team's identity during an interview with Ryan Ripken.
Time for a Monday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, we'll be recapping the weekend with you this morning, talking plenty of O's as they go 1-1 on the weekend with the Jays, plus we even spent some time with the Masters over the weekend as we react to Rory McIlroy getting his first green jacket, Maryland basketball even got a few more commits this weekend too. But we'll start with the birds and continue talking O's with our friend Ryan Ripken at 10:30am, of course from the Ryan Ripken Show and 105.7 The Fan, as we get his take on the sluggish start to the season, the poor starting pitching, and much more. Glenn and Griffin will go 'Three Up and Three Down' after another lackluster 2-win Orioles week before 11am, when we check in with our friend Kevin Van Valkenburg of the No Laying Up Podcast to talk some golf, his thoughts on the Masters and much more. Then at 11:20am, we will catch up with another local NFL Draft prospect in Navy safety Rayuan Lane III from Gilman as we see how he's doing amid the pre-draft process, what it would mean if he were to end up staying in Baltimore with the Ravens and much more. Jeremy Conn as always at 11:40am, and who knows what we'll get into with him as we surely talk some Orioles, maybe NBA Playoffs and more…
Ed and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Birds with Ryan Ripken. The start to the O's season hasn't been great, though some are saying it's too early to say that their season is in danger. What can the O's do to right the ship?
Host of the Ryan Ripken Show and former MiLB player Ryan Ripken joins the show to talk about the excitement for the Orioles home opener.
In the second hour of BBMS, the guys discuss Harbaugh's extension and what the fans think about it. They also talk about the Orioles-Blue Jays series and are joined by Ryan Ripken.
Rob and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Fan's Ryan Ripken. The Orioles are one of the AL East favorites but O's fans are showing a little hesitation when it comes to buying in. What is the message the believers should say to the hold outs?