The Ravens Lounge

#332: Morning After Reaction to Bears Win

22 Nov 2021

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Mink and Downing discuss Tyler Huntley’s epic comeback performance, what to make of the defense, what the Ravens proved after a challenging week and...

#331: Rashod Bateman Stops By The Lounge

18 Nov 2021

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The Baltimore Ravens rookie WR talks about his Batman nickname, his hot start, where his confidence comes from, pairing with Lamar Jackson and Marquis...

#330: Morning After Reaction to Dolphins Loss

12 Nov 2021

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Mink and Downing break down a surprising loss to the Miami Dolphins in which the offense had its worst performance in years and the defense had some o...

#329: Marlon Humphrey Stops By The Lounge

10 Nov 2021

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Baltimore Ravens All-Pro CB Marlon Humphrey talks about entering the podcast world, his large home project in Alabama, how he's dealt with some strugg...

#328: Morning After Reaction to Vikings Win

08 Nov 2021

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Mink and Downing break down the good and bad from another thrilling Baltimore Ravens win, this time over the Minnesota Vikings in overtime. They talk ...

#327: Odafe Oweh Stops By The Lounge

04 Nov 2021

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Baltimore Ravens rookie first-round pick Odafe Oweh talks about his background as a basketball player and proud Nigerian, how he gains confidence and ...

#326: Bye-Week Film Analysis

28 Oct 2021

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Ken McKusick of FilmStudyBaltimore.com joins Mink and Downing to take an in-depth look at both sides of the ball and talk about ways for improvement...

#325: Morning After Reaction to Bengals Loss

25 Oct 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about the hiccups on offense, a tough game for the defense and what went right after a 41-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.See ...

#324: Josh Bynes Stops By The Lounge

21 Oct 2021

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Baltimore Ravens LB Josh Bynes talks about helping to settle down the defense, helping Patrick Queen, coming to the rescue again, and his unique caree...

#323: Morning After Reaction to Blowout Chargers Win

18 Oct 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about what the Baltimore Ravens’ 34-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers proves and whether the Ravens are the best team in the...

#322: Tavon Young Stops By The Lounge

15 Oct 2021

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Baltimore Ravens CB Tavon Young talks about his multiple injury comebacks, his tumultuous game against the Colts, his role in the Ravens defense and g...

#321: Morning After Reaction to Colts Comeback Win

12 Oct 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, the playmakers on offense, the wild season so far, issues on defense and more after a 3...

#320: Hollywood Brown Stops By the Lounge

07 Oct 2021

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Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown talks about his spectacular touchdown in Denver, bouncing back from his Detroit drops, the Ravens’...

#319: Morning After Reaction to Win in Denver

04 Oct 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about what Lamar Jackson's performance means going forward, the defense's best game yet, and opting to go for the record instead...

#318: Nick Moore Stops By The Lounge

30 Sep 2021

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Long snapper Nick Moore talks about the 66-yard kick, replacing Morgan Cox in Baltimore, and his unique backstory coming from minor league baseball.Se...

#317: Morning After Reaction to Justin Tucker's Kick, Detroit Win

27 Sep 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about their experiences with Justin Tucker's 66-yard record-breaking game-winner against the Lions and discuss what needs to be ...

#316: Ty'Son Williams Stops By The Lounge

23 Sep 2021

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Ty'Son Williams talks about his unusual path to being the Ravens' lead running back, his strict mother, and how he's handling his newfound fame. Plus,...

Teaser: The Purple Chair Podcast

22 Sep 2021

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Check out a snippet from episode 1 of the 'The Purple Chair Podcast' with host Cassie Calvert and guest Lacie DeCosta. Episodes will drop every other ...

#315: Instant Reaction to Ravens' Win Over Chiefs

20 Sep 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about what the win says about Lamar Jackson, other players who stood out, and the direction of the team moving forward.See omnys...

#314: Reacting to Ravens' Injury Plague

10 Sep 2021

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After the losses of Gus Edwards, Marcus Peters and more players to season-ending injuries, Mink and Downing share their emotions and what it means mov...

#313: 2021 Ravens Season Predictions

07 Sep 2021

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Mink and Downing predict individual stats, postseason awards, the final record and pick the fans’ best bold/realistic prediction.See omnystudio.com/...

#312: Anthony Averett Stops By The Lounge

03 Sep 2021

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Cornerback Anthony Averett talks about his unique journey, his mindset entering a key fourth season, and what it's like being part of the NFL's top se...

#311: Full Roster Breakdown After Cuts

02 Sep 2021

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Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing analyze the Ravens' decisions and discuss how the roster could still change in the coming days and weeks.See omnystudio....

#310: Our 53-Man Roster Predictions

28 Aug 2021

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Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing offer their 2021 Ravens 53-man roster projections and explanations, based solely off their own observations.See omnystud...

#309: Mark Andrews Stops By The Lounge

27 Aug 2021

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Tight end Mark Andrews talks about being boosted by more weapons, his connection with Lamar Jackson, his contract, and more.See omnystudio.com/listene...

#308: Rod Woodson Joins The Lounge

18 Aug 2021

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After calling the Ravens' first preseason game for WBAL, former Ravens safety and Hall of Famer Rod Woodson talks about his takeaways from the game an...

#307: Justin Madubuike Stops By The Lounge

10 Aug 2021

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The defensive tackle talks about the high expectations for his second season, the veteran lessons he's getting, training with Aaron Donald and more.Se...

#306: Malik Harrison Stops By The Lounge

05 Aug 2021

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Second-year inside linebacker Malik Harrison talks about his room for growth, expectations for himself and the defense and his quarterback background....

#305: Lamar Jackson Joins The Lounge

27 Jul 2021

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Lamar Jackson talks about his contract situation, ongoing criticism, outlook for the passing attack, Super Bowl expectations and more as training camp...

#304: Nick Boyle Joins The Lounge

22 Jul 2021

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The Ravens tight end talks about his recovery from a major knee injury and expectations for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

#303: Brian McFarland Previews Possible Lamar Jackson Extension

15 Jul 2021

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Russell Street Report salary cap analyst Brian McFarland talks about why a deal may happen soon or wait till next year, and gives his year-by-year bre...

#302: Ready to Get Over the Hump?

09 Jul 2021

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Mink and Garrett answer your questions and settle the winner of the BBQ draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#301: Answering Your Questions & BBQ Draft

02 Jul 2021

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The questions piled up and Mink and Downing go through (almost) all of them. Plus, the guys have an epic BBQ cookout draft for the 4th of July.See omn...

#300: Tylan Wallace Joins The Lounge

23 Jun 2021

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The rookie wide receiver talks about his progress in the NFL and emotional journey with his twin brother. Plus, we celebrate 300 episodes with a trip ...

#299: Minicamp Thoughts and Roster Projection

18 Jun 2021

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Mink and Downing share their takeaways from the OTAs and minicamp practices and look ahead to the roster competitions that will play out in training c...

#298: Devin Duvernay Joins The Lounge

11 Jun 2021

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The second-year wide receiver talks about his role ahead, lessons learned from his rookie year and whether he’s the fastest guy on the team.See omny...

#297: Bradley Bozeman Joins the Lounge

03 Jun 2021

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Offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman stopped by The Lounge to discuss his move to center, his work in the community that has garnered national attention ...

#296: Two-Week Practice Observations

31 May 2021

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Mink and Downing share their biggest takeaways after rookie minicamp and the first week of OTAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#295: Film Breakdown of 2021 Rookies

20 May 2021

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Ken McKusick of FilmStudyBaltimore.com shares his evaluations of the Ravens’ 2021 draft picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#294: Breaking Down the 2021 Schedule

12 May 2021

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Mink and Downing give their biggest takeaways, play the win-loss game and hold the annual travel draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

#293: Eric DeCosta Breaks Down the Draft

10 May 2021

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General Manager Eric DeCosta talks about the Ravens' approach in the 2021 Draft, what he envisions from the top picks and much more.See omnystudio.com...

#292: Ben Cleveland Joins The Lounge

09 May 2021

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The Ravens’ third-round guard from Georgia talks about his physicality, what he envisions for his rookie season and his country roots.See omnystudio...

#291: Recapping Ravens' 2021 NFL Draft

02 May 2021

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Mink and Downing break down all the picks, the work left to do, trends with Eric DeCosta's picks, and reveal their favorite selections.See omnystudio....

#290: Breaking Down the First Round

30 Apr 2021

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Mink and Downing give their raw reactions to the picks of WR Rashod Bateman and EDGE Odafe Oweh, plus perhaps why the Ravens did not take their projec...

#289: Explaining Our Seven-Round Mock Drafts

27 Apr 2021

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After a lot of tinkering, Mink and Downing finally reveal their seven-round 2021 mock drafts with all nine picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

#288: Orlando Brown Jr. Reaction and Joe Hortiz

24 Apr 2021

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Mink and Garrett react to the big trade news, talk about how it could shift the Ravens' draft strategy and talk with Director of Player Personnel Joe ...

#287: Cynthia Frelund Talks Draft Analytics

23 Apr 2021

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NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund talks about why Terrace Marshall Jr. is the best fit, how the Ravens use analytics, how teams are approac...

#286: Bucky Brooks Joins The Lounge

19 Apr 2021

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NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks compares wide receivers Terrace Marshall Jr. and Rashod Bateman and breaks down some of the top pass rushers in this ...

#285: Mel Kiper Joins The Lounge

18 Apr 2021

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ESPN Senior NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. talks about his favorite wide receivers, pass rushers who fit the Ravens, good Day 2 picks and much more.S...

#284: Daniel Jeremiah Joins The Lounge

11 Apr 2021

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The NFL Network analyst talks about which pass rushers fit Baltimore the best, why he doesn't envision a first-round wide receiver, and why he's steal...

#283: Sammy Watkins Joins The Lounge

06 Apr 2021

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The Ravens’ new wide receiver talks about his up-and-down professional journey, the key to unlocking his resurgence, his belief in aliens and reinca...

#282: Breaking Down the Sammy Watkins Addition

29 Mar 2021

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The Ravens agreed to terms with the veteran receiver, and Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown examine what that means for the offense.See omnystudio.com...

#281 The Lounge Celebrates Ravens' 25th Birthday

29 Mar 2021

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Kevin Byrne reminisces about the Ravens' beginnings in Baltimore with key members of the organization who were there at the start -- including Ozzie N...

#280 Tyus Bowser Joins The Lounge

24 Mar 2021

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Versatile outside linebacker Tyus Bowser makes plays, doesn't talk trash, and had serious game as a college basketball player.See omnystudio.com/liste...

#279 Kevin Zeitler Joins The Lounge

21 Mar 2021

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New right guard Kevin Zeitler talks about his passion for football and why joining the Ravens excites him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

#278: Derek Wolfe Joins The Lounge

19 Mar 2021

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Defensive end Derek Wolfe always keeps it real, and he dishes after returning to the Ravens in free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

#277: What’s Next After Free Agency Departures?

16 Mar 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about the reported exits of Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue and what moves they could still see coming.See omnystudio.com/list...

#276: Reaction to the Kevin Zeitler Addition

15 Mar 2021

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Mink and Downing discuss what guard Kevin Zeitler will bring to Baltimore and their vision for the starting offensive line in 2021.See omnystudio.com/...

#275: Our Free Agency Predictions

14 Mar 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about how they expect Lamar Jackson's contract, other extensions, wide receiver additions and other free-agency moves to play ou...

#274: Patrick Queen Joins The Lounge

07 Mar 2021

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Inside linebacker Patrick Queen stops by to talk about his fishing, evaluates his rookie season, outlines areas for improvement and shares his big goa...

#273: Ian Rapoport Joins The Lounge

28 Feb 2021

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NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport stops by The Lounge to discuss free agency, what happens with offensive lineman Orlando Brown Jr. and the potential f...

#272: J.K. Dobbins Joins The Lounge

21 Feb 2021

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Running back J.K. Dobbins discusses his stellar rookie season and some of the tough lessons he learned from it. He also talks about the big goals for ...

#271: Ross Tucker Joins The Lounge

10 Feb 2021

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Ross Tucker discusses the Ravens’ offense, and the pros and cons of trying to win a Super Bowl with their run-heavy attack.See omnystudio.com/listen...

#270: Offseason Moves and Rumblings

04 Feb 2021

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Clifton Brown joins Garrett Downing to react to some of the coaching changes, discuss the wide receiver market and look ahead to Sunday's Super Bowl.S...

#269: Our Offseason Blueprint

26 Jan 2021

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Mink, Downing and Clifton Brown give their takes on the biggest issues facing the Ravens this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

#268: Breaking Down the Bills Loss

19 Jan 2021

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Ken McKusick joins with his film analysis from the Ravens’ playoff loss in Buffalo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#267: Michele Tafoya Joins The Lounge

13 Jan 2021

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The 'Sunday Night Football' sideline reporter shares her thoughts on the Ravens-Bills game, stories about Lamar Jackson and advice as a woman in the N...

#266: Reacting to Wild-Card Win in Tennessee

11 Jan 2021

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Mink and Garrett give their raw reaction to the game and look ahead to the Bills game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#265: Rex Ryan Joins The Lounge

08 Jan 2021

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The Ravens’ former defensive coordinator turned ESPN pundit talks about the Ravens defense, his buddy Wink Martindale, Lamar Jackson and his expecta...

#264: Previewing the Titans Playoff Rematch

05 Jan 2021

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Mink and Downing talk about the wild-card matchup with the Titans and why they feel confident the ending will be different this time.See omnystudio.co...

#263: Gus Edwards Joins The Lounge

01 Jan 2021

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Running back Gus "The Bus" Edwards talks about his improved handling and speed, what he's proven in the NFL, and his intentions for next season. Plus,...

#262: Playoff Scenarios & Holiday Gift Draft

22 Dec 2020

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Mink and Downing discuss what has the Ravens as one of the league's hottest teams, how the playoff picture puts Ravens fans in a weird position, and h...

#261: Reacting to the Insane Win in Cleveland

15 Dec 2020

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Mink and Downing go through their rollercoaster of emotions in the Ravens’ 47-42 win in Cleveland and break down the playoff outlook.See omnystudio....

#260: Louis Riddick Joins The Lounge

13 Dec 2020

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The Monday Night Football analyst talks about the mood in Cleveland, what he sees from the Ravens offense and why he is so excited for Monday’s game...

#259: Glass Is Still Half Full

03 Dec 2020

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Mink, Downing and Clifton Brown talk about the loss in Pittsburgh and look at the final five-game stretch and what it's going to take to reach the pla...

#258: Diving Into the Film Review

24 Nov 2020

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Mink and Downing are joined by FilmStudyBaltimore.com's Ken McKusick to analyze the film from the Titans loss, break down some of the team's recent i...

#257: Derek Wolfe Stops By The Lounge

19 Nov 2020

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The Ravens defensive end talks about the team’s mentality this week, not getting posterized by Derrick Henry, and the challenges of COVID for a new ...

#256: Jim Gray Joins The Lounge

11 Nov 2020

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Mink and Downing break down what the Colts game says about the Ravens and talk to legendary broadcaster Jim Gray about his new book, "Talking to GOATs...

#254: Orlando Brown Jr. Joins The Lounge

29 Oct 2020

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The offensive tackle talks about growing up in the Ravens-Steelers rivalry, his bye-week fishing trip with teammates, the offensive outlook moving for...

#252: Mark Ingram Joins The Lounge

14 Oct 2020

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Running back Mark Ingram II talks about his new podcast ‘Truss Levelz’, the running backs’ trip to Brazil, rookie J.K. Dobbins and more.See omny...

#251: Breaking Down the Season’s First Quarter

08 Oct 2020

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Mink and Garrett talk about the biggest issues surrounding the team right now and bring on Clifton Brown to talk about his new podcast, “Black in th...

#250: Brian Billick Joins The Lounge

30 Sep 2020

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Former Ravens Head Coach Brian Billick talks about what Baltimore must do to overcome the Chiefs and more. Plus, we give you a sneak peek at our new p...

#249: L.J. Fort Joins The Lounge

24 Sep 2020

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Veteran inside linebacker L.J. Fort talks about his hot start to the season, the winding path of his career and looming big-time matchup with the Chie...

#248: Lessons Learned From Week 1

16 Sep 2020

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Ken McKusick from FilmstudyBaltimore.com joins to break down the tape and John Eisenberg pops in to talk about ‘What Happened to That Guy’ Seaso...

#247: Our 2020 Preseason Predictions

09 Sep 2020

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Mink and Downing predict the Ravens' overall record, stat lines for the top offensive weapons, defensive leaders and more. Plus, Mink reveals a surpri...

#246: DeShon Elliott Joins The Lounge

04 Sep 2020

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The Ravens' new starting safety talks about his nerves before Week 1, the 'hatred and anger' in his heart, his awesome Joker tattoo and more.See omnys...

#245: Training Camp Takeaways

27 Aug 2020

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Mink and Downing talk about who’s standing out most and overall impressions through the first week-and-a-half of training camp.See omnystudio.com/li...

#244: Miles Boykin Joins The Lounge

20 Aug 2020

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The Ravens' second-year wide receiver talks about his progression this offseason, dealing with heightened expectations and more.See omnystudio.com/lis...

#243: Dr. Andrew Tucker Talks Covid

13 Aug 2020

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Ravens Head Team Physician Andrew Tucker discusses the growing optimism for the season, steps being taken to minimize COVID-19 exposure, and hurdles s...

#242: Jaylon Ferguson Joins The Lounge

06 Aug 2020

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The second-year linebacker talks about his offseason training, aspirations for 2020, Pernell McPhee’s mentorship and much more.See omnystudio.com/li...

#241: Lamar Jackson Joins The Lounge

29 Jul 2020

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The reigning MVP talks about his COVID offseason, how he improved, his standing among the top quarterbacks, how to get over the playoff hump and much ...

#240: Our Full Training Camp Preview

23 Jul 2020

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Mink and Downing talk about who they're most excited to see, what's at stake and must be accomplished, early tough roster decisions and more.See omnys...

#239: International Fans Join The Lounge

21 Jul 2020

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Listeners from around the globe call in to talk about how they became Ravens fans, ask some questions and swap stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

#238: Calais Campbell Discusses His Start With Ravens

15 Jul 2020

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The Ravens’ new defensive lineman discusses his process learning the defense, getting to know his teammates, adjusting to a weird offseason, new fat...

#237: Robert Griffin III Calls Into The Lounge

12 Jul 2020

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The Ravens QB talks about his workouts with the rookie receivers, COVID-19's impact on the preseason and regular season, his social justice advocacy, ...

#236: Buzzing About Potential Big-Time Additions

05 Jul 2020

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Mink and Garrett talk about the potential of signing Antonio Brown or trading for Jamal Adams, then hold a NETFLIX draft.See omnystudio.com/listener f...

#235: Matt Skura Calls Into The Lounge

25 Jun 2020

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Center Matt Skura gives an update on his health after tearing three knee ligaments, talks about moving on after Marshal Yanda and more.See omnystudio...

#234: Discussing Lamar Jackson's Fame

18 Jun 2020

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Clifton Brown joins the show and talks about how Lamar Jackson’s stardom compares to his days covering Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. Plus, what’...

#233: Warren Sharp Discusses Football Analysis, Analytics

11 Jun 2020

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Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com talks about his long-standing faith in Lamar Jackson, the direction of the Ravens offense, the team’s buy-...

#232: Breaking Down the Latest Buzz

03 Jun 2020

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Mink and Downing talk about the next step for Lamar Jackson, Matthew Judon’s franchise tag, Ronnie Stanley’s future, and revisit a pertinent socia...