Dad Bods, Crabcakes and Sports: An Orioles, Ravens, and Terps podcast

The guys are back for a Saturday night edition of Dad Bods, Crab Cakes & Sports — and with Mike Friskey away hiking in the Maryland mountains, John Landskroener and Jason Weisbecker take over and cover a whole lot of sports.

The Baltimore Ravens are preparing to face the Tennessee Titans, but the biggest question isn't the opponent — it's whether Baltimore can survive another wave of injuries along the offensive line. John and Jason debate whether the Ravens made the right decision letting Tyler Linderbaum leave, discuss the emergence of Vega as the emergency center, and break down what the offensive line could look like against Tennessee.

They also preview the Ravens-Titans matchup, including Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Cam Ward, Jeffrey Simmons, Trey Hendrickson's injury, and the Ravens' keys to victory. Can Baltimore protect Lamar, establish Derrick Henry and keep Cam Ward contained?

Then it's time for the full NFL Week 5 picks. The guys make their predictions for Colts-Commanders, Rams-Eagles, Packers-Buccaneers, Jaguars-Bengals, Cowboys-Texans, Cardinals-Giants, Patriots-Bills, Jets-Bears, Dolphins-Vikings, Chargers-Seahawks, Broncos-49ers, Chiefs-Raiders, Lions-Panthers and Falcons-Saints.

The conversation then moves to MLB playoff baseball, including the Yankees-Rays pitching duel, the Dodgers-Braves, White Sox-Guardians and Brewers-Padres. John and Jason discuss the Yankees' controversial baserunning mistake, playoff pitching, potential World Series matchups and whether the White Sox can keep their surprising postseason run alive.

Plus, the guys talk college football, including Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, Indiana, Miami, Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame and the developing College Football Playoff picture.

And because Mike isn't around, John takes over the dreaded Dad Joke of the Night with a hockey joke that Jason absolutely does not approve of.

Also in the episode:

John's new travel agency

The podcast finally making money

Camping and the dangers of Florida wildlife

The ultimate hot dog debate: mustard vs. ketchup and onions

Jason's guillotine fantasy football league

Denzel Boston and Rome Odunze waiver pickups

Aaron Rodgers as a guillotine-league insurance policy

The show's upcoming schedule

Dad Bods, Crab Cakes & Sports brings you NFL, MLB, college football, fantasy football, sports debates, predictions and plenty of dad-level nonsense every week.

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The Ravens survived an absolute thriller against the Cowboys in Brazil, and the guys break down everything from Lamar Jackson’s late-game heroics to Zay Flowers’ heads-up play and Tyler Loop’s game-winning field goal.

Jason, John and Mike debate whether Baltimore actually suffered another fourth-quarter collapse, discuss the Ravens’ offensive-line problems after losing two centers, and examine whether the defense’s pressure is enough when they aren’t finishing plays with sacks and tackles.

Then it’s on to the rest of the NFL. Which teams have surprised us through three weeks? Are the Jaguars for real? What’s happening with the Chargers, Lions, Patriots and Texans? And who could be the last undefeated team standing?

The guys also dive into fantasy football, including waiver-wire targets, injuries, and Jason’s continuing adventure in his guillotine league.

The MLB playoffs are underway, and the guys make their early postseason picks before turning their attention to the Baltimore Orioles. What does Baltimore need to change this offseason? Should the Orioles prioritize bats or pitching? Could Steven Kwan, Randy Arozarena or another veteran outfielder fit? And what should the organization do differently with its minor-league hitting development?

Plus: the Dancing with the Stars Ravens hypothetical, Mike’s self-published children’s book, plenty of “Your Majesty” punishment, and Mike’s latest dad joke.

It's another packed episode of Dad Bods, Crab Cakes & Sports.

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The Ravens take on the Cowboys, NFL Week 3 is here, the Orioles wrap up a disappointing season, and the guys debate where Justin Verlander ranks among the greatest pitchers they've ever watched.

Jason Weisbecker, John Landskroener and Mike Friskey break down the Ravens-Cowboys matchup, including Baltimore's defensive concerns, Derrick Henry and the running game, Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers, Ronnie Stanley's absence, Kyle Hamilton's role and the challenge of slowing down Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.

Then it's time for the full NFL Week 3 picks! The guys make their picks across the entire slate, including Chiefs-Dolphins, Seahawks-Commanders, Bengals-Steelers, Bills-Chargers, Texans-Colts, Eagles-Bears, Rams-Broncos, Vikings-Buccaneers and plenty more.

The baseball conversation starts with Justin Verlander's emotional final start as a Detroit Tiger. The guys debate Verlander's place among the best pitchers of their generation while comparing him with names like Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez. Verlander's career accomplishments and incredible longevity make for one of the night's biggest sports debates.

The Orioles also get a full season wrap-up. The guys discuss Baltimore's starting pitching, offensive struggles, defense, the future of Gunnar Henderson, Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo and the changes the Orioles may need to make heading into the offseason. They also look at the tight National League Wild Card race and revisit their preseason playoff predictions.

College football gets some love too, including Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, Iowa's dramatic win over Michigan, Wisconsin's upset of Penn State and the guys' way-too-early national championship picks.

And finally, Mike puts Jason and John to the test with a Ravens college football trivia game featuring Lamar Jackson, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Jonathan Ogden, Terrell Suggs, Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews, Ray Rice, Steve Smith Sr. and more.

Plus: the Dad Bod Question of the Night, ice cream debates, golf stories, Seinfeld Orioles hats and plenty of the usual Dad Bods chaos.

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The **Dad Bods Fantasy Fix** is back, and Week 3 of the fantasy football season is already delivering injuries, surprises, questionable waiver-wire advice and plenty of fantasy chaos!

Jason Weisbecker and KZ break down the biggest fantasy football decisions heading into Week 3, including who to start, who to bench, who to drop and which players you should be stashing BEFORE they become next week's waiver-wire targets.

🔥 **ON THIS EPISODE:**

• Week 3 Start/Sit decisions

• The latest waiver-wire winners and disappointments

• The Jonah Coleman situation and what went wrong

• Denzel Boston and whether you should keep riding the hot hand

• Bryce Young as a potential quarterback stash

• Drake May, Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes and more QB debates

• Tight end start options including Dalton Schultz, Terrence Ferguson and Mark Andrews

• Players to stash before next week's waiver wire

• Emmett Johnson and other speculative pickups

• Deep waiver-wire targets and potential breakout situations

• Drop or Bench: Marshawn Lloyd and the Green Bay backfield

• How to manage your FAAB instead of blowing it too early

• Why Wednesday can be just as important as Tuesday on the waiver wire

• Injuries and the massive impact they're already having on fantasy rosters

• Trade-from-your-strength strategy

• Fantasy football advice, arguments and plenty of Dad Bods chaos!

Plus, the guys look ahead to Week 4 and discuss the players you may want to grab now before everyone else catches on.

Whether you're 2-0, 1-1, 0-2 or already convinced your fantasy season is over, this episode has plenty of advice to help you manage your roster.

**Dad Bods Fantasy Fix** — because fantasy football is supposed to be fun… until your first-round pick gets hurt.

Part of **Dad Bods, Crab Cakes & Sports** and the Spark Podcast Network.

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**Dad Bods, Crab Cakes & Sports is back for Week 2 of the NFL season!** Jason Weisbecker, John Landskroener and Mike Friskey break down the biggest storylines from around the NFL, Baltimore sports and college football—with plenty of arguments, predictions and Dad Bods-style nonsense along the way.

The guys start with the **Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints**, breaking down the impact of injuries to Zay Flowers and Jacoby Lane, the Ravens' wide receiver situation, Derrick Henry and the running game, Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Ronnie Stanley and the questions surrounding Baltimore's offensive line.

Then it's time for the **NFL Week 2 game-by-game picks**. The guys make their predictions for:

• Vikings vs. Bears

• Browns vs. Buccaneers

• Packers vs. Jets

• Bengals vs. Texans

• Eagles vs. Titans

• Panthers vs. Falcons

• Steelers vs. Patriots

• Raiders vs. Chargers

• Jaguars vs. Broncos

• Dolphins vs. 49ers

• Seahawks vs. Cardinals

• Commanders vs. Cowboys

• Colts vs. Chiefs

• Giants vs. Rams

There are also upset picks, survivor-pool talk, betting lines, quarterback debates and plenty of disagreement over which teams are actually for real.

The guys also dive into **Maryland football** after the Terps' loss to Virginia Tech, discuss the biggest results from **college football**, including Ole Miss-LSU, Texas A&M-Kentucky, Alabama-Florida State, Louisville-SMU and Oregon-Portland State, and break down what stood out from the weekend.

And of course, there is plenty of **Baltimore Orioles** discussion, including the struggles at the plate, starting pitching, the Brewers series and the team's frustrating late-season situation.

Plus: the Dad Bod Question of the Night, plenty of laughs, questionable analysis, naps, tuna fish and the continuing battle to determine who is actually the best NFL picker on the show.

**Topics include:** NFL Week 2, Ravens, Saints, Baltimore Ravens injuries, Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers, Derrick Henry, NFL predictions, NFL picks, NFL Week 2 picks, fantasy football, Maryland football, college football, Orioles, Baltimore Orioles, MLB, AFC North, NFC, survivor pools and Baltimore sports.

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🏈 DAD BODS FANTASY FIX — EPISODE 8

Week 2 of the fantasy football season is here, and the Dad Bods Fantasy Fix crew is ready to talk you off the ledge!

Mike Friskey, Jason Weisbecker and Colin Modderman break down the biggest fantasy football questions coming out of Week 1 and look ahead to the matchups that could make or break your fantasy lineup.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

• WEEK 1 FANTASY TAKEAWAYS — Kenneth Walker, the Chiefs offense, Parker Washington, the Bears and the surprising amount of scoring around the NFL.

• INJURY NEWS — Nico Collins, Zay Flowers, Kyler Murray, Jordan Mason and the players you may need to replace in your lineup.

• “SCURRED OR NAH, BRAH, ALL GOOD” — Jalen Waddle, Bo Nix, Drake London, , Justin Herbert, Davante Adams, Drake Maye, and more all go under the microscope.

• FANTASY TEAM THERAPY — Mike brings his struggling lineup to Jason and Colin for some emergency fantasy football counseling, including decisions involving Isaiah Likely, Xavier Worthy, Treveon Henderson and J.K. Dobbins.

• FANTASY MATCHUPS — The guys debate players including Devante Adams, Luther Burden, Terry McLaurin, Rome Odunze, Jalen Coker, Travis Kelce, Isaiah Likely, Mark Andrews, Harold Fannin, Chuba Hubbard, Jeremiah Love, Aaron Jones, Jadarian Price, Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy and Drake Maye.

• FANTASY FOOTBALL PET PEEVES — Over-involved commissioners, trades that sit unanswered for days and fantasy managers who ask for completely unrealistic trade packages.

• GUILLOTINE LEAGUE STRATEGY — Jason explains how he's navigating the waiver wire after teams are eliminated and entire rosters become available.

• BLIND RESUME GAME — Mike puts Jason and Colin to the test with five clues and seven NFL players from the previous season. Who can identify the player first?

And, as always, there's plenty of fantasy football trash talk, bad jokes, questionable pronunciations and Dad Bods chaos along the way.

If you're setting your Week 2 lineup, trying to figure out who to start or sit, dealing with injuries, making trades or simply trying to survive another week of fantasy football, this episode has you covered.

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The Ravens are BACK—and the guys have plenty to say about their impressive Week 1 victory!

Jason, John, and Mike break down the Ravens' dominant win, including Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers, Derrick Henry, the new offensive system, special teams, defensive pressure, and the biggest concern coming out of the game: all those penalties. They also discuss Zay Flowers' hamstring injury, the Ravens' wide receiver situation, and whether Baltimore could get a major boost from the return of Nnamdi Madubuike.

Then it's back to the Orioles, who suddenly have a little life in their late-season playoff chase. Is Baltimore's recent hot streak real, or are the guys watching another case of "smoke and mirrors"? The crew looks at the Wild Card race, the White Sox, Blue Jays and Guardians, Baltimore's remaining schedule, injuries, the pitching rotation, and questions surrounding the organization's future.

The NFL's Week 1 offensive explosion gets plenty of attention too. The guys react to the massive point totals around the league, why offenses appeared so far ahead of defenses, the impact of new head coaches and offensive coordinators, and what the early results could mean for the rest of the season.

Plus: fantasy football and Guillotine League strategy, Tony Pollard, NFL Week 1 observations, Lucy's "Dad Bod Question of the Night," the never-ending debate over the best cookie, Matthew McConaughey's bizarre tuna recipe, Mike's terrible dad joke, and plenty of classic Dad Bods chaos.

It's sports, food, family, fantasy football, bad jokes and questionable opinions—all in one episode.

Topics include:

• Baltimore Ravens

• Lamar Jackson

• Zay Flowers

• Derrick Henry

• Ravens Week 1

• Baltimore Orioles

• Orioles playoff race

• MLB Wild Card race

• NFL Week 1

• Fantasy Football

• Guillotine Fantasy Football

• NFL injuries

• Lucy's Dad Bod Question

• Best cookie debate

• Matthew McConaughey tuna recipe

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The NFL Season is underway and the dads give their week one previews, picks, and more. The Ravens play the Indianapolis Colts in their first game. They go over the keys to the game. Mike hosts over under for the week and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Week 1 of the NFL season is here, and the Dad Bods Fantasy Fix is getting you ready to win your fantasy football matchup!

Mike Friskey, Jason Weisbecker and Colin Modderman break down the biggest fantasy football storylines heading into Week 1, including major injuries, start/sit decisions, waiver-wire targets and players who could become league winners.

The guys discuss the fantasy impact of injuries to AJ Brown, Brock Bowers, Sam Darnold and Deshaun Stribling, plus potential replacements and players worth targeting before their value changes.

Who should you start between Jamison Williams, Christian Watson and Terry McLaurin? What about Michael Wilson, Brian Thomas Jr. and Courtland Sutton? The guys also debate tight ends, quarterbacks and running backs, including Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard, Jonathan Brooks, RJ Harvey and JK Dobbins.

Then it's time for the waiver wire and trade talk. Find out which players the guys would target right now, who they would trade away, and why Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Malik Nabers and other players could be valuable targets.

Plus, the Dad Bods take a trip back to 2001 for a fantasy football trivia challenge featuring some of the biggest names from the early 2000s, including Marshall Faulk, Marvin Harrison, Terrell Owens, Priest Holmes, Curtis Martin, Shaun Alexander, Jeff Garcia, Rod Smith and Amon Green.

Whether you're playing redraft, dynasty, superflex or a guillotine league, this episode is packed with fantasy football advice, strategy, laughs and plenty of Dad Bod opinions.

It's Week 1. Set those lineups and let's win some fantasy football!

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