Baltimorons

Sam and Alan talk instant replay and unpack the complicated legacy of Henry Urrutia's brief tour of duty as Occoasional Designated Hitter.  Plus, Matt Fried calls in to lament the sad tale of Charlie Manuel.

Sam and Alan talk blown saves, blowing winds of change, and doublethink. They are joined by guest Neil DeMause, co-author of the book "Field of Schemes," which chronicles the massive corruption and deception that too often accompany the construction of professional sports stadiums.

A lot of shows are talking A-Rod and BioGenesis this week, but only the Baltimorons are doing so in combination with a modern-day adaptation of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," as composed by Dan Duquette. Plus, your tweets and emails!   Speak to us! http://baltimoronspodcast.com http://twitter.com/bmorons

Sam and Alan land yet another phone interview with Dan Duquette, who offers a trading deadline postmortem, as well as his views on the United States education system.  Plus, an exciting announcement about the future of the show!

This week's title is remarkably pun-free!  Ben Kabak joins us to look ahead at the second half of the 2013, and we endeavor to predict what only fate can truly know for sure.

Sam and Alan are joined once again by Orioles Executive VP of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette.  They discuss the acquisition of Scott Feldman, take on the fierce debate about the value of no-hitters, talk a little Aldous Huxley, and listen to a lullaby sung by Fred Manfra.

A Baltimorons Special Report (TM) on the topic of baseball ownership and it's often astounding levels of evil.

Sam and Alan land two huge interviews: Lucas Heppner, who runs the Orioles Nation Official Facebook page, and Executive VP of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette.  One of them goes better than the other.

Alan meditates on the historical significance of Joe Dimaggio's hitting streak and laments the dearth of exciting nicknames in the modern era, and then Sam ruins the episode with a staggering amount of gutter-talk.  PLUS: A FUN AND EXCITING POLL FOR YOU TO VOTE IN.

Sam and Alan are joined by the Orioles Spastics crew to create what scientists believe is the first-ever Orioles starting lineup comprised entirely of characters from Arrested Development.

Global politics, horrendous puns, and Jacques Cousteau collide in the latest edition of Baltimorons! So, pretty much a typical episode. Plus, Sam and Alan are joined by New York Times best-selling author and Grantland columnist Jonah Keri to discuss Chris Davis, Peter Angelos, and BioGenesis!

Alan and Sam explore their feelings on some promising statistical trends for the Birds, the latest Biogenesis revelations, and the evergreen gimcrack industry.

Sam and Alan rap with Matt and Josh from the brand-new Section 336 podcast, another O's-focused hub of silliness that's been tearing up the iTunes of late.  They also ponder whether to Cliff or not to Cliff, come down considerably from last week's Gausmania, and get a little Trotsky-tastic (Leon, not Hal) on some recent baseball-related political kerfuffles.

Sam and Alan muster appropriate (and inappropriate) excitement for the imminent arrival of Kevin Gausman, and, as usual, do their best to foster international goodwill via Orioles podcast.

Sam and Alan wonder if the Orioles are in fact building the formations of the next great Orioles dynasty, or just toying with their emotions. Kelsey Shea Weinrich calls in to discuss how Morons should comport themselves should said dyansty ever turn up. PLUS: Sam and Alan politely decline the papacy. 

Sam and Alan learn to speak Bawlmerese, courtesy of the fine chaps at Bird's Eye View, another excellent Orioles podcast which is actually based in Baltimore, unlike our sham of an operation.  Scientology, world hunger, fire engines, and Freddy Garcia are also discussed at great length.

An episode devoted to Dionysian desires, primarily DEM FOODS.  Our guest Jay Ducote, host of the Bite and Booze radio show (and Sam's fellow MLB Fan Cave finalist) joins us to share his customized AL West-themed five-course meal, which prompts Sam and Alan to propose an AL East counterpart, with far less delicious results.

Alan and Sam are joined by WNYC radio luminary Brian Lehrer, who for some reason agrees to take a very silly quiz and also waxes philosophical about baseball's mystical allure.  The Morons also ponder the Orioles current pitching woes and wonder if Matt Wieters will ever take that last step forward.

Sam and Alan uncover Gary Thorne's secret identity, speculate as to that of Conor Jackson, and chat with David Temple, creator and host of the very fine "Stealing Home" podcast.