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Matt survived his first driving lesson, The Homecoming game was played with a 42-7 win for Fort Hill, Halloween fun was had by all, and the Braves won the World Series the first time in 26 years.  In the past week our small community has experienced two tragedy in as many weeks. While the homecoming football game was played, it was with a heaviness in the air and a sense of honor that made celebra...

Podcast Hill is firmly still in the glorious state of Maryland, our state reps successfully became successful secessionists. Matt stays awake for a while nine innings and we discusses the upcoming homecoming game with Matt's predictions for a win.  This is homecoming week here in Western Maryland, and the rival game that has been going on for nearly a century between Allegany and Fort Hill High Sc...

Fall is officially starting to creep in on Podcast Hill. Baseball playoff season is in high gear, the WNBA season just ended,  and the NFL is off to a great start.  What a great time to be a sports fan.  We pay tribute to Colin Powell, a man who served under 4 presidents, married for 58 years and who died at 84 earlier this week.  We also touch on name image and likeness and what that will look li...

We keep this episode crisp and clean. Matt goes on a long strange trip, the Boston Red Sox advance to play the Astros, the Ravens WON, the Raiders lost their head coach and The NY Nets still have to pay Kyrie Irving 19million dollars for not playing.  This week has been crazy, the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves advance. Both teams are firing on all cylinders hopefully it continues, who know...

The world is alright ,because Playoff Baseball is back even though Matt can't stay awake past the 5th inning.  We talk of course MLB playoff season, The Ravens, a little Urban Meyer and Sage Steele to round things off.       

What a week, HOLY TUCK, MLB playoff season is heating up with the Cardinals on the hottest winning streak and able to clench the wild card, it is changing by the hour so we will have a better view of upcoming games next week.  The Terps take on #5 Iowa and both teams are 4-0 it will be an exciting night in College Park, we are keeping our fingers crossed that  Matt can stay awake long enough to en...

Ed DeWitt joins us on this weeks episode to discuss, the NFL Baseball, some fantasy football. and the great dynamic duo the Manning brothers. The weather has changed and we know that championship baseball is right around the corner, we make or predictions on who we think will be in the World Series this year. The Ravens finally beat the Cheifs, the WFT are still doing the best with their injured l...

We want to extend the warmest and happiest birthday wishes to the one and only Mike Burke, congratulations on your 62 trips around the sun!  Mike's best friend and long time listener Rick Hawse is on episode 49. Rich is back in town visiting his old haunts and answered the call for MD crab cakes. We are forever grateful they were delicious!  Greg Hare is our one and only 49 for YDKJ what a guy, an...

This episode features some of the best nicknames in the game wearing #48 Fat Jack Fisher, a Frostburg native and right handed pitcher for the O's.  We discuss a potential future olympian and current Sea Otter we wish him the best of luck in his last race in Omaha this Saturday.  The French open where you can come from behind to win Novak Djokovic has won his second major title and is on the grand...

This episode has been long anticipated and it does not disappoint. Detroits own Micheal Reghi joins us. His voice may be very familiar to O's fans across the nation and current Cleveland fans today. Matt and Mike ask the questions we all have of this great broadcaster, and we find out the origin of Track, Wall, See You Later!  We were honored to have Mr. Reghi on YDKJ and hope to have him back soo...

Episode 46 is the Mike Flanagan episode! This New Englander had the gift of a dry sense of humor, a great arm, and was just an all around great guy.  Maryland Lacrosse is making waves, they beat Duke, to then take on UVA, and lost by one. We also discuss our jousting techniques, so stay tuned for our tips and tricks for this official Maryland sport.   The Maryland baseball team is a third seed in...

In Memorium    It is rare when you are able to have the athlete you are honoring in the room, but this week we did!  Mark Manges a star athlete and all around great guy joins us for #45 The Mark Manges Episode!  He regals us with some fantastic stories and insights as well as the hard work he is doing to help maintain and improve The Greenway Ave.  Stadium  This episode is not to be missed!     

This week is the Steve Trimble episode this local #44 is a legend and a true success story, and what a legacy he has left.  We discuss a local olympic hopeful in Daniel Diehl and his quest to qualify for the olympics at 15 he has already smashed a Phleps record.  He takes to the pool May 22, 2021 in Omaha!  MLB: Has had 6 (we count them all) no hitters so far this season, the highest in a year was...

The winner for Episode 43 is Larry Brown! There are not a lot of 43's to choose from, but as  a running back for the Washington Football Team from 69-76 he certainly deserves the honor! Frances Mouse is back to talk about the Preakness, and the drama that comes along with a horse named Medina Spirit and his trainer in Bob Baffert. Francis gives us some advice on betting, and also why this controve...

Episode 42  the Walt William "The Wizard" episode is coming in hot.  We discuss how we failed to pick the winning pony for the 147th Kentucky Derby, but how we live to bet another day for the Preakness.  The highs and lows of the NFL draft and how the Ravens always pick well for the team they need to win ball games.  Minor League Started tonight and again how grateful we are to have baseball back....

Coming down the stretch with number 41 The Tom Maddy episode!! Francis Mouse joins us in studio to help us novices bet on the ponies. We learn about the odds, of a triple crown winner, how many races are actually run during the day and how you too can go for the trifecta. Place you bets HERE   We hope you win!!     

Episode 40 the Bobby Boyd episode, this great cornerback for the Colts  retired early and was a part to the big seven.  We discuss the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin case and the and know that the the work is just starting for justice reform.  We talk about our favorite American pastime and try to explain the kerfuffle with a super soccer league.   We have been bringing the entertainment for...

This week is #39 the Eddie Watt episode, the great relief pitcher for the O's with Randy "the moose" Milligan as a strong runner up.  They both did not need the mound moved back, or abbreviated double header games and a runner starting on second base. We discuss the proposed changes to our perfect game and why we don't think they belong.  University of MD extends Mark Turgeon's contract until 2026...

(Please Note, this episode has some audio issues... we are working on resolving them, the content is amazing!) Ron Cassie joins us for #38 The John Lowenstein episode.  Ron Cassie is a senior editor for Baltimore , where he's has worked since 2012, covering the environment, education, medicine, politics, and city life. He is here discussing his latest article, The Birds are Back in Town We discuss...

Russell Shorto a NY times best selling author based in Cumberland, Maryland joins us to discuss his latest book Small-Time A Story of My Family and the Mob.   We can not recommend this book enough, and we were sad when the book came to a close.  You will find it hard to put down once you start. We encourage you to get your hands on a copy to support your local author and bookstore.  Episode 37 is...

Tom Phoebus is our #36 this Baltimore native played for the O's and as Mike will point out in this weeks show with much delight, he pitched a no hitter against The Red Soxs.  Joe Carter the calls into the show to discuss the second year without the ACITs, how they arrived at the decision to cancel the 60th tournament and how they are looking forward to a modified but fun 2022 Tournament.  Keeping...

We do not know why we are so lucky, but we won't start asking questions now. The great Johnny Holliday is joining us for this week's episode. #35 the Lonny Baxter episode. As you can imagine we talk all things Terps, including what their chances moving into tournament season and how Football will look in the fall.  Ray swings by on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 shutdown and is happy that th...

This is the Len Bias episode, Mike's first and best assignment outlined in his beautifully written column  . We have a retuning guest with Mayor Ray Morriss, Lydia finds out how expensive a beer at Memorial stadium was in the 1970's.  Super Tuesday was off to an excellent start with the WVU Balyor game that went into to OT. Illinois dominated  Michigan and predictions were made for the 1's and 2's...

We are having a little spring like weather and that just makes us want to head to the ballpark to hear the crack of the bat.  Episode 33 the Eddie Murray episode, the best switch-hitter in the game, Steady Eddie 504 home runs and a Baltimore Favorite.  Trey Mancini is back after taking 2020 off to win the fight against stage three colon cancer. He will be the primary first baseman in the start of...

This week we talk great Maryland  #32's Steve Stone, Joe Smith and the ultimate Mike Curtis.   Another impending snow storm that will no doubt blanket Podcast Hill and surrounding areas with Matt lovingly refers to a white shroud of death. Mike has taken precautions and  stocked up and has his provisions at the ready. We can all agree we are in better shape than Texas, but wish them warmth in the...