Bird's Eye View - Baltimore Orioles Unofficial Fan Podcast

<p>After a month, some stuff has actually happened! We look at the Orioles offseason moves, and look ahead to what our local Minor League experience might look like in the future.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-282-minor-squabbles/">Episode 282: Minor Squabbles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We take a long look back at the season, wondering what it was all about, and selecting our Good, Bad, and Ugly for the entire season. We also get some late, bad news.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-281-her-majesty/">Episode 281: Her Majesty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>As the Orioles go out with a whimper, the guys get back behind the mics to find new ways to tell you this team is disappointing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-280-part-of-it-all/">Episode 280: Part of It All</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Jake and Scott take the stage and debate the greatest issues facing Birdland. Jovial Jay Shepard lends a hand as the shock collar comes out.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-279-master-debater/">Episode 279: Master Debater</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles hung onto the MASN Cup, and also participated in a replay of the 2014 ALCS, all sandwiched between two Rays series. Yuck. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-278-fan-card/">Episode 278: Fan Card</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>After a week away, they guys settle back into old routines: experieincing the existential dread of Orioles fandom. But, hey: at least the uniforms were weird?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-277-fall-cleaning/">Episode 277: Fall Cleaning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>After taking a week off, we can tell you this: this team, man. It's really something. Getting beat up from within and without, they're still bad.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-276-you-said-what/">Episode 276: You Said WHAT?!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We avoid jumping to conclusions after a decent week of baseball, and provide the cleanest dirty synopses in this year's edition of #DongsAfterDark.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-275-dongs-after-dawn/">Episode 275: Dongs After Dawn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Don't adjust your A/C, that sweat you're experiencing is the Baltimore Orioles heating up. No, not really, but it felt good to say. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-274-heating-up/">Episode 274: Heating Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>With the All Star Game behind us, the Orioles go back to what they know best: flirting with history and humiliation. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-273-cash-considerations/">Episode 273: Cash Considerations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The 2019 BEVys are here! A look back at the first half, as we get by with a little help from our friends to hand out some fake hardware. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/7th-annual-bevy-awards/">7th Annual BEVy Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>After a vacation sabbatical, this BEV is self-referential, prone to tangents, and surprisingly chipper considering that we're talking about a 27-62 baseball team.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-272-dialing-aberdeen/">Episode 272: Dialing Aberdeen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>In this week's episode, we ask the truly stupid questions, and we look ahead to the Orioles' dystopian future. Just another hopeful week on Bird's Eye View.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-271-falsettos/">Episode 271: falsettO’s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Scott makes his triumphant return to the podcast, and the Orioles prove that everything - including their ERA - is bigger in Texas.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-270-dongs-after-dark-ages/">Episode 270: Dongs After Dark Ages</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We look at Orioles baseball through the lens of Pokemon Go('s), and try to find ways to bring the party to the ballpark. Oh, and there were games played this week, too.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-269-truly-adley-deeply/">Episode 269: Truly, Adley, Deeply</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>We look at Orioles baseball through the lens of Pokemon Go('s), and try to find ways to bring the party to the ballpark. Oh, and there were games played this week, too.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-268-move-the-party/">Episode 268: Move the Party</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Baseball Widows make their annual appearance, and class the place up, as always. Meanwhile, the guys get philosophical, and seek happiness in the 2019 Orioles. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-267-orange-duck/">Episode 267: Orange Duck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>If you didn't enjoy this week of Orioles Baseball, you are all wet. And if you missed some of the games, don't be too hard on yourself. Blame it on the rain.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-266-blame-it-on-the-rain/">Episode 266: Blame It on the Rain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Will you join us in our support of the BBSB? Also, we say nice things about Chris Davis before we lose the chance.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-265-bbsb/">Episode 265: BBSB</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The tax deadline has come and gone, but whether you owe or not, you must agree that this Orioles season - like Orioles fandom - has become very taxing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-264-this-season-is-taxing/">Episode 264: This Season Is Taxing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>A week into the season, and the wheels haven't fallen off. That's not meant as backhanded as it sounds - this team is still fun to watch, and we'll take it.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-263-a-whole-new-board-game/">Episode 263: A Whole New Board Game</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The 2019 season is here, and yo know what? It's pretty fun so far. Is it too early to enjoy ourselves? We'll allow it. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-262-is-it-early/">Episode 262: Is it Early?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The 2019 is just around the corner! Matt Taylor, fom The Roar from 34, joins us to take us from Spring Training to the games that count. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-261-keep-scrolling/">Episode 261: Keep Scrolling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Dear MLB: Don't go changing, to try to please me. We review upcoming rule changes, and suggest a few of our own. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-260-rules-of-estrangement/">Episode 260: Rules of Estrangement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Looking ahead to the regular season, we give our best guesses as to who makes the Opening Day roster. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-259-crying-in-baseball/">Episode 259: Crying in Baseball</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>With Fan Fest in the rear view, the Orioles are ever closer to Spring Training. We don't know why that sounds more like a threat, here in 2019. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-258-silly-love-dongs/">Episode 258: Silly Love Dongs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles have a new GM, and they could not have made a better selection. Is this a turning point for an organization that has made terrible decisions for a generation, or the reaction of a fanbase that is accustomed to convincing themselves that magic beans are a real currency?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-257-walk-with-elias/">Episode 257: Walk With Elias</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>It's over: the 2018 season, the Adam Jones era, and the Buck Showalter era. We work through our feelings, look back to the season's greatest disappointments, and look ahead to any possible hope. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-256-o-cap10/">Episode 256: O Cap10! My Cap10!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode of Bird's Eye View, we revivew some real (honest) headlines, and try to uncover some truthiness in another lift from late night. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-255-mission-accomplished/">Episode 255: Mission Accomplished</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The season is winding to an end. The guys go Around the Bases to find a little Orioles content, and wander into some Tweatles territory.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-254-winston-churchill/">Episode 254: Winston Churchill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>After another disappointing week in Orioles Baseball, we decide to look forward to the upcoming disappointments that await us once the season ends. We name check some past "greats," and bring back the Bad Wheel. There's even a hint of Tweatles. This episode has it all, for a team that has so very little going for it.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-253-womp-womp/">Episode 253: Womp Womp</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Another banner week for the Orioles leads us to review the BEV Course Catalog, and start inflating the black balloons. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-252-school-daze/">Episode 252: School Daze</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>On the precipice of meaningless games in September, we take a moment to discuss possible September callups, and shake things up a bit with one of our favorite segments. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-251-breyvic-the-destroyer/">Episode 251: Breyvic the Destroyer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Which tales of sadness from the Orioles' 2018 season are the most convincing? We take a look fresh look at an already tired season, and ask Rick Dempsey to sing us a song. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-250-hurt-so-good/">Episode 250: Hurt So Good</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>After the Orioles were officially eliminated from division contention, we at Bird's Eye View begin to think about who might make an Orioles Hall of Shame. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-249-walk-of-shame/">Episode 249: Walk of Shame</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>I don't know... what do you want to talk about? We review the trades, and talk about what happens next, now that the house has been burned down. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-248-burning-down-the-house/">Episode 248: Burning Down the House</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The guys are joined by the Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli to attempt to make sense out of the Orioles' second half. They also churn out a few well-intentioned Thank You notes.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-247-what-the-heck-is-going-on/">Episode 247: What the Heck Is Going On?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Jake is joined by Matt Taylor of The Roar From 34. The guys shatter a few illusions that have developed as the Dark Ages 2.0 have descended upon Birdland. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-246-shattered-illusions/">Episode 246: Shattered Illusions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The 2018 BEVys are here! A "loving" (read: mean-spirited) look back at the first half, as we hand out some fake hardware. The show features 13 awards from 11 presenters, and a whole lot of Good, Bad, and Ugly.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/6th-annual-bevy-awards/">6th Annual BEVy Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>In Episode 245, Scott is on special assignment in Chicago (we assume there is turtle soup involved), and Jake is left to discuss the Manny Machado trade, with some new friends from LA. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-245-machadios/">Episode 245: Machadios</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The #MannyMachadoWatch heats up, as the team goes ice cold. Everything is terrible, and there is no hope in sight. What better time to look back and wonder what might have been? Also, we prep you for the upcoming 6th Annual BEVy Awards. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-244-what-if/">Episode 244: What If?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Jake and Scott still can't seem to get back together to be on the same foot. Of course, neither can the 2018 Orioles. We breakdown a mediocre week in Around the Bases and talk a little World Cup with a special guest host.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-243-anger-translator/">Episode 243: Anger Translator</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Scott is on #HugWatch, and Friend of the Program, Andrew Stetka joins to hop off the bench, and take his place in Bird's Eye View's already weak lineup. The guys have exactly one win to discuss - 2018 has been "fun."</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-242-off-the-bench/">Episode 242: Off the Bench</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles are finding new and interesting ways to lose - will they ever hit Rock Bottom, here in 2018? The guys work through some feedback that listeners provided for their fan Rock Bottom moments, and walk through their own top five Orioles fandom Rock Bottom moments.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-241-duck-and-cover/">Episode 241: Duck and Cover</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Orioles, much like this week's weather, were all wet. Win-less over their last seven games, the Birds are trying the patience and the faith of the Birdland faitfhful. We struggle through some tough conditions, and get through five muddy innings in this week's episode. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-240-swinging-in-the-rain/">Episode 240: Swinging in the Rain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>As we understand it, Dan Duquette identified Memorial Day as an appropriate time to determine whether this is a lost season or not. Well, Dan? We're waiting... In Episode 239, we wonder whether things can get worse, and if there's anything we can take to make us feel better.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-239-memoriole-daze/">Episode 239: MemOriole Daze</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>Either this was a terrible week of Orioles Baseball, or you weren't paying attention. With the way the team has been playing, the latter is very possible.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-238-either-or/">Episode 238: Either/Or</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>The Baseball Widows make their annual Mother's Day appearance, and select walk-up music for their baseball-obsessed families. We also review a week of REALLY fun Orioles Baseball, and whether a good week is the worst thing possible for the O's. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-237-5678/">Episode 237: 5-6-7-8</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>With West Coast games upon us, it's time for our favorite bit of Orioles Baseball: #DongsAfterDark. We go around the bases for another Dark Ages week, and run through some scrambled film synopses. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-236-cellar-notes/">Episode 236: Cellar Notes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>

<p>With West Coast games upon us, it's time for our favorite bit of Orioles Baseball: #DongsAfterDark. We go around the bases for another Dark Ages week, and run through some scrambled film synopses. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com/episode-235-fifty-dongs-darker/">Episode 235: Fifty Dongs Darker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.birdseyeviewbaltimore.com">Bird's Eye View</a>.</p>