Baltimore Sports & Beyond with Bobby Trosset: Recent Episodes
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After Ravens kicker Justin Tucker converted his NFL record 66-yard game-winning field goal Sunday in Detroit, Bobby Trosset hosted the official Ravens Postgame Show, as heard on WBAL Radio/98 Rock.
After an instant Sunday Night Football classic in Baltimore, Bobby Trosset hosts the official Ravens Postgame Show.
Bobby welcomes NBC play-by-play broadcaster, Al Michaels, back to his podcast space ahead of Sunday Night Football in Baltimore between the Ravens and Chiefs.
Interviews from the Ravens Preview show including WBAL Keith Mills, WBALTV's Pete Gilbert, VSiN Live's Tim Murray, Raiders Nation's Q Myers, and Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Heidi Fang.
Bobby welcomes Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch to the podcast ahead of his 16th NFL season.
Days removed from accepting her son's official induction into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame, Sonsy Gaba joins Bobby to discuss Mo's unique legacy.
Bobby welcomes Jonas Shaffer from the Baltimore Sun to review and dissect the Baltimore Ravens' 2021 regular-season schedule.
Bobby welcomes featured guest and Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick to the show for his perspective on John Means' no-hitter in Seattle. The guys touch on the passing of former Orioles manager and pitching coach Ray Miller, the dropped third strike rule in baseball, what's new in Mike's life and more.
Ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, Bobby welcomes Baltimore native and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on all things Ravens, free agency evaluations and what the team's biggest priorities should be come April 29.
Bobby welcomes former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Brandon Stokley to look back on the 20-year anniversary of the franchise's first-ever Super Bowl title: January 28, 2001.
For a second consecutive season, the Ravens experienced Divisional Round heartbreak, falling to the Bills Saturday night in Buffalo, 17-3. Bobby reflects on the year that it was and shares his season wrap-up special.
Bobby welcomes in former NFL Wide Receiver and current broadcaster Cris Collinsworth ahead of his Ravens-Bills Divisional Round call, alongside Al Michaels, on primetime NBC.
Ahead of Baltimore's Wild Card postseason matchup with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard joins Bobby to discuss his preparation for the playoffs, a Pro Bowl honor, just how many nicknames he has, and more.
Bobby welcomes CBS analyst, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and former NFL head coach James Lofton in for a conversation ahead of his Jaguars-Ravens Week 15 broadcast call
Ahead of his Ravens-Browns call for Westwood One on Monday Night Football, Bobby welcomes Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner to the podcast.
The Baltimore Ravens are (hopefully) nearing the end of what has become the worst COVID-19 outbreak in professional sports over a tense 10-day period. Ahead of his long-awaited Ravens-Steelers call, Bobby welcomes NBC's Mike Tirico in as this week's featured podcast guest.
Former NFL wide receiver and return specialist Jacoby Jones, who spent three seasons and won a Super Bowl in Baltimore, is Bobby's featured guest ahead of Ravens-Steelers on Thanksgiving. Jacoby talks about his new role as Calvert Hall football's wide receivers coach, how he's enjoyed life after football and where he sees the 2020 Ravens going.
Bobby Talks with Ravens Safety DeShon Elliott about Slowing Down Titans running Back Derrick Henry and the Outlook for the Ravens Defense the Rest of the Season. Also ESPN Reporters Turron Davenport and Jamison Hensley join Bobby to talk about what both The Ravens and Titans are looking at coming in to this Game.
Ahead of his Ravens-Patriots call on Sunday Night Football, Bobby welcomes legendary NBC broadcaster Al Michaels in for a conversation to preview the Week 10 matchup in Foxborough.
It's been an eventful start to the month of November for the Baltimore Ravens, first losing in down-to-the-wire fashion against their rival Pittsburgh, and now dealing with the uncertainty surrounding team health after Marlon Humphrey's announcement that he has tested COVID-19 positive. Bobby once again welcomes former baltimoreravens.com editor Sarah Ellison in for a wide-ranging conversation on all of this and more.
It's Steelers week. Bobby offers a two-part episode that begins by featuring his conversation with former Raven and current NFL Network analyst Steve Smith Sr. Stick around for part two with current starting safety Chuck Clark and how he feels Baltimore's defense is preparing for Sunday's rivalry game against Pittsburgh.
Three-time National Sportswriter of the Year Peter King is Bobby's featured guest ahead of Week 6 in the NFL. The guys get into Ravens-Eagles, Peter's Lamar Jackson observations through five weeks, the league's continued battle against COVID-19, and much more.
Ahead of a Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, Ravens rookie return specialist and wide receiver Devin Duvernay joins Bobby to talk about life in the NFL so far, how he sees his role evolving, his Texas friendship with Matthew McConaughey and more.
Bobby welcomes former Ravens editor Sarah Ellison to share her evaluation on the team through four weeks of football. They also detail how COVID-19 is impacting the NFL, specifically within the Tennessee Titans organization and how their outbreak could affect the season moving forward. Then, baltimoreravens.com staff writer Clifton Brown drops by to introduce his new podcast, "Black in the NFL."
In the midst of his third NFL season in Baltimore, Bobby welcomes Ravens offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman for a wide-ranging conversation, including his thoughts on what happened Monday night against Kansas City. Bobby also details a life-changing Thursday for Marlon Humphrey, who is now being paid like one of the best cornerbacks in the entire league.
Bobby welcomes former Ravens tight end and current broadcast analyst Dennis Pitta to hear his final thoughts on Ravens-Chiefs. The guys also look ahead to Week 4 as Baltimore travels to D.C. for a Sunday kickoff with the Washington Football Team.
Former NFL quarterback and current Monday Night Football analyst Brian Griese joins Bobby ahead of Ravens-Chiefs on primetime.
ESPN's Jamison Hensley drops by to discuss Baltimore's Week 2 win on the road in Houston. The Ravens have rattled off 14 straight regular season wins, seven consecutively on the road and five in a row by double-digit margins.
Bobby sits down virtually with Ravens kicker Justin Tucker as he prepares for Week 2 of his ninth year in the NFL. Then, Baltimoreravens.com columnist John Eisenberg drops by to talk about the second season of his podcast, "What Happened to that Guy?" Finally, voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer and Houston radio host Jake Asman provide their thoughts ahead of Sunday's Match up between the Ravens and Texans from NRG Stadium.
Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and the Baltimore Ravens are 1-0. Bobby welcomes Jeff Zrebiec, Senior staff writer for The Athletic, to run through Sunday's 38-6 rout of the Cleveland Browns. Then, Beyond the Front Lines rolls on with this week's featured guest, Sarah Smith.
He only played 15 games in Baltimore for what was once expected to be a four-year, successful signing of one of the best free safeties in the NFL. Earl Thomas' time as a Raven is over, and Bobby welcomes ESPN's Jamison Hensley to break down what went wrong and where the Ravens are now.
Ravens social media coordinator Cassie Calvert joins Bobby on Baltimore Sports & Beyond to detail what the team's plans are for digital and online content ahead of a season unlike any other, especially given the strict protocols in place when it comes to player access. Following Cassie's interview, stay tuned in for another edition of Beyond the Front Lines -- Bobby's special series where he honors local healthcare professionals. This week, he introduces Kelsey Whelan, a registered nurse at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Bobby welcomes in the publisher of Inside Maryland Sports, Jeff Ermann, to discuss a week in college sports that won't be soon forgotten. Specifically, what does the Big Ten's decision to postpone fall sports mean for Maryland football and Mike Locksley's recruiting efforts moving forward? How realistic is a spring season? Then, Beyond the Front Lines continues as Bobby honors local healthcare professional, Ricky Blancard, a physician assistant at Northwest Hospital.
Bobby welcomes in The Baltimore Sun's Jonas Shaffer to talk all things Ravens ahead of their 2020 campaign. How do we evaluate the team's off-season? Is Baltimore considering signing Antonio Brown? What are fair expectations for Lamar Jackson in year three? Following Jonas, stay tuned for another edition of Beyond the Front Lines, where Bobby introduces local healthcare professional Kelsey Brooks.
Bobby welcomes in the 9th Lt. Governor of Maryland, Boyd K. Rutherford, who is serving as the honorary chairman of the Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup host organizing committee
Bobby welcomes Barstool Sports Orioles blogger Eric Arditti to discuss the passing of 14-year-old Baltimore sports superfan Mo Gaba. Mo's impact knew no bounds and spanned far beyond the city of Baltimore. His contagious laugh, zest for life and courageous spirit will live on forever. Rest easy, Mo.
Bobby welcomes in Washington Post NFL beat writer Sam Fortier and The Team 980's Kevin Sheehan for a wide-ranging conversation on The Post's report featuring 15 women, who previously worked for the Washington Redskins organization, alleging sexual harassment and verbal abuse in the workplace. Stick around for another edition of Beyond the Front Lines with Dr. Neeraja Murali, an emergency physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, as she details life as a healthcare professional amid COVID-19
Fresh off his July vacation, Bobby returns with a two-part episode that begins by featuring a conversation with United States Naval Academy Deputy Director of Athletics Eric Ruden. Eric sheds light on the Patriot League's decision to cancel fall intercollegiate athletics, and what it means for the Naval Academy. Don't miss what he had to say regarding the 121st Army-Navy football game, along with where things stand for September's scheduled matchup with Notre Dame in Annapolis. Beyond the Front Lines also returns this week with Bella Levy, a radiological technologist at MedStar Montogomery Medical Center.
Bobby welcomes Towson University Director of Athletics Tim Leonard to the podcast for a wide-ranging interview on how his department is preparing for a fall sports season and the conversations he, his student-athletes and coaches are having regarding recent events in the United States. From there, another edition of Beyond the Front Lines, a special series dedicated to honoring local healthcare professionals who are battling COVID-19, features Shawn Avery and Taylor Allen.
In this two-part episode, Bobby begins by welcoming Baltimore Orioles second-round pick Hudson Haskin in for a wide-ranging conversation after hearing his name called in the 2020 MLB Draft. Plus, stay tuned to hear from Beth Kilmoyer, who is the Magnet Program Director at Mercy Medical Center and this week's Beyond the Front Lines featured guest we're honoring.
The latest on an ongoing labor dispute within Major League Baseball, a return to golf and the Baltimore Ravens' official team video statement on the Black Lives Matter movement. Bobby also features Lauren Keller as this episode's Beyond the Front Lines guest.
Beyond the Front Lines introduces Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - East Baltimore Medical Center cardiac surgery nurse Mitch Cooper. Bobby links up virtually with Mitch to tell his story from a unique vantage point on the front lines of COVID-19. Bobby also details the prestigious award Ravens tight end coach Bobby Engram has been nominated for, along with updates on where professional sports leagues stand on return-to-play plans as of June 10.
As Bobby continues his Beyond the Front Lines series highlighting local healthcare professionals who have been battling our ongoing fight against COVID-19, he virtually welcomes Kathleen Longhenry as this episode's featured guest. Kathleen is a registered nurse on the progressive care unit at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. She's an avid Orioles fan who was nice enough to spend some time with us on her off day.
Beyond the Front Lines introduces Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Emergency Room registered nurse Missy Hinton. Missy and her team have been battling COVID-19 for months, which has been one of the most challenging things she's had to endure in her career. To help support this series and our local healthcare professionals, visit buildingforgod.org/feedthefrontlines
As part of Bobby's special podcast series he's calling Beyond the Front Lines, his debut guest in this episode is University of Maryland Medical Center clinical nurse Ryan Hursey. Ryan, who is a die-hard Ravens fan, opens up about his day-to-day life in the middle of a global pandemic and sheds light on the current status of Corona-virus. Many thanks to our partners at the Building for God Community Foundation and vice chairman Tom Shannon for their efforts and commitment to the cause.
When Bobby launched his podcast, Baltimore Sports & Beyond, one of his objectives was to consistently dive into stories that matter, and go deeper than headlines. When the sports world came to a screeching halt in March, along with so many other routine areas of life, it was jarring. Sports and competition were pushed aside to make room for our country’s heroes to do what they do best while making the ultimate sacrifice to protect US on the front lines of our global battle against COVID-19. Now, maybe more than ever before, our healthcare professionals and first Responders deserve to honored, appreciated, highlighted and featured. And that’s exactly what Beyond the Front Lines with Bobby Trosset has set out to do. It began with a simple, casual social experiment with Bobby asking his Instagram, Facebook and Twitter networks to nominate someone they feel would be worthy of being recognized for their efforts on the front lines. The response he received was overwhelming overnight, so much so, local community members rallied around it. That’s where Vice Chairman of the Building for God Community Foundation in Towson, Tom Shannon, comes in
This week's featured guest is former Major League Baseball Shortstop turned broadcaster Mike Bordick. Mike shares his perspective on the proposal that was recently presented to players league-wide on a shortened season and some of the challenges it's presenting the game with. The guys also dive into his playing days teaming up with Cal Ripken Jr. in the late 90's, and much more.
Baltimore Ravens Center Matt Skura goes one-on-one virtually with Bobby on his recovery process after tearing his ACL, MCL and PCL last year against the Rams. The guys get into what the off season looks like, Marshal Yanda's retirement and questions posed from Ravens fans.
Bobby welcomes ESPN’s Jamison Hensley in to dissect the Ravens’ 2020 regular season schedule in all aspects, and recap what had Earl Thomas making TMZ headlines recently. This episode is dedicated to our good friend Peter Schmuck, who after a 30-plus-year run at The Baltimore Sun, says it’s time to say goodbye.
Sportswriter, columnist, television host, commentator, pod-caster. ESPN's Tony Kornheiser has done a little bit of everything throughout his career in sports media. Bobby welcomes in the D.C. Sports Hall of Famer and Pardon the Interruption co-host to talk about a number of items, including adapting to life on the fly mid-pandemic, the Michael Jordan documentary, 2020 NFL Draft, Baltimore as a sports town, Tiger King (yes, we went there...), his professional longevity and much more.
In this week's episode, Bobby welcomes in ESPN's Ravens reporter and WBAL Radio contributor Jamison Hensley. The guys talk draft grades for the Ravens and what led to some of the front office decision-making in this year's 2020 virtual draft. Also, how to make sense of the D.J. Fluker signing and what it might means for the competition at right guard. Jamison lays out which AFC North team will be Baltimore's biggest threat come fall 2020 and assessing Lamar Jackson's off season as reigning MVP.
It's NFL Draft week and former Super Bowl-winning Ravens head coach Brian Billick is Bobby's featured guest to run through who Baltimore might go after with the 28th overall selection in Thursday's opening round. Coach Billick also gets into what he's expecting from a technological standpoint, being that the league is hosting its first-ever virtual draft, plus much more behind-the-scenes perspective on how the Ravens might be preparing.
Ravens Executive VP of Public and Community Relations Kevin Byrne is calling it a career after a 38-year run in the National Football League. At 70, Byrne is the longest-tenured public relations chief and has had a hand in virtually every aspect of the Ravens since Art Modell brought the franchise to Baltimore in 1996. This wide-ranging conversation features Byrne at his best: when he enters storyteller mode. Enjoy.
After the most promising year in recent memory for the University of Maryland Men's basketball team, their season came to a screeching halt at the hands of the Coronavirus. In this episode, Bobby is joined by assistant coach DeAndre Haynes for a wide-ranging conversation which details how the team is dealing with its season's end, Jalen Smith's draft declaration, Anthony Cowan's basketball future, and more.
Ravens director of social media Garrett Downing and editorial director Ryan Mink drop by the podcast to share their thoughts on Monday's pre-draft zoom conference call with Eric DeCosta, John Harbaugh and director of player personnel Joe Hortiz. Bobby also asks the guys about certain limitations and challenges the Coronavirus is placing on this year's NFL Draft still scheduled to run April 23-25.
Countless athletes around the sports world have responded admirably to help those in need as we navigate our way through the Coronavirus pandemic, and Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead is one of them. Bobby wanted to have Willie on as his featured guest for a number of reasons, both in and outside of football, but mostly because of his generous donation of $15,000 to Baltimoreans who are struggling to put food on the table
With almost the entire sports world on an indefinite hold, Bobby and Pete have a candid discussion surrounding specific limitations the Coronavirus has placed on competitions. Plus, Pete shares his stories of local athletes and the ways in which their worlds have been turned upside down.
In the midst of Coronavirus chaos, the Ravens' front office have remained focused. ESPN's Jamison Hensley and the Baltimore Sun's Jonas Shaffer drop by to share their viewpoints on the Calais Campbell trade and it what it means for the defense moving forward. Plus, Bobby shares an Orioles update on the health of Trey Mancini a few days removed from successful surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his colon.
There's no way to sugarcoat it: simply put, the threat of coronavirus has brought the sports world to a screeching halt over the last two days. Bobby catches you up to speed on its impact and its effect big picture.
This week's featured guest is eight-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda, who sat down with Bobby for a wide-ranging conversation on the day he officially retired from football after 13 seasons.
In the second episode, Bobby sits down with ex Maryland and Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith. Torrey talks about whats its like to be an ex Raven, why his heart stayed in Baltimore and gives his thoughts on how beloved QB1 Lamar Jackson has become. Plus, Bobby puts Torrey through the lighting round of your questions. For the next lightning round make sure to send your questions to Bobby on Twitter @BobbyWBAL.
In the first episode of Baltimore Sports and Beyond, we talk about the MLB sign-stealing scandal and what it could mean for the 2020 baseball season. We also have a feature on Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst and his battle with depression. Plus, we speak to editorial director for the Ravens, Ryan Mink, about what the team may be looking for as the 2020 NFL combine get underway.
More often than not, sports generate stories that deserve to be told. And when I first thought about launching a podcast, I wanted the space to do exactly that. Somewhere I can be an in-depth storyteller who goes deeper than the headline and looks at the subject thoroughly. That's what Baltimore Sports & Beyond with Bobby Trosset is all about. It is a behind the curtain dive into high-impact stories that matter, sometimes stemming beyond the thrill of sports, yet always tying back in.