The Ravens Lounge

The Lounge is being demolished, but Mink and Garrett avoided the wrecking ball. They discuss the biggest topics of 2016, including what went wrong with Joe Flacco (3:50), the decision to retain Marty Mornhinweg (11:52) and the run-pass balance (15:18). They share Steve Smith stories (21:16), give their biggest needs this offseason (24:10) and launch a contest to rename ‘Ratboy’ (28:05). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No. 6-overall pick chooses between protecting a dog or Joe Flacco (3:30), gives his take on college players sitting out bowl games (4:00) and reveals that he intended to play basketball at Notre Dame (8:30). He talks about meeting Donald Trump (12:38) and what he learned in his rookie season (14:30). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mink and Downing are bummed out, but they address all the finger pointing going on around Baltimore (3:45). They play out some ‘what if’ scenarios on Antonio Brown’s final touchdown (9:57) and discuss how the pain compares to previous brutal losses (14:09). Plus, their game plan for giving Steve Smith his Kobe Bryant game (25:53).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The veteran safety reveals who are the Ravens’ worst softball (3:06) and best basketball (7:55) players, talks Steelers (17:05) and about hating Mike Wallace (21:29), and shares a fantastic Ed Reed-John Harbaugh story (36:12). Oh, and Mink tells the tale of when Webb wanted to beat him up (13:40). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. Leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mink and Downing discuss how to feel after the scary ending against the Eagles (1:50), Joe Flacco’s quote about getting a third touchdown (4:42) and what this all means for the upcoming massive Steelers game (20:53). Plus, Mink gets big-time redemption in a Christmas Cookie Draft (16:20). At the end, add: Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave us a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ravens’ undrafted linebacker explains how he’s third in the NFL in tackles (3:40), calls out his trash-talking, Steeler-loving friends (5:28) and explains why he looks so mean in his bio picture (6:50). Plus he shares what he spent his first NFL paycheck on (14:24) and why he’s never had a catch with his dad, who played nine seasons in the league (28:45). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And drop us a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mink and Downing talk about what concerned them most in New England (5:10) and the playoff picture (8:58), but they don't waste any time diving into the most important subject: their favorite winter beers (14:35). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The star linebacker explains where his nickname came from (1:55), answers whether Alabama would beat the Browns (3:20), talks about stepping into Ray Lewis’ shoes (13:36) and opens up about taking over as the leader of the Ravens defense (20:33). Plus, he hates Mink’s joke (2:27), but says he’ll babysit his kid (8:18). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mink and Garrett take credit for Joe Flacco's big game (1:00), talk about whether he can keep it up (3:16) and break down the Ravens' playoff picture (11:54). They also tell a funny story about being interviewed in a bar by a New England TV station (15:43). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his clutch play versus the Bengals, the veteran pass rusher shares the art and emotion of a sack (5:20), sheds light on his injury (11:30) and talks about his relationship with Terrell Suggs (14:25). And he tells Mink who his favorite "Street Fighter" character was at the arcade (24:48). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a review and rating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After sinking three field goals from over 50 yards, Ryan and Garrett talk about what makes Justin Tucker so special (4:49) and share some Tucker stories. Mink talks smack after beating Garrett in fantasy football (3:30). Oh, and they discuss the Ravens offense (11:52) and whether Baltimore has the look of a playoff team (15:00). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The undrafted rookie defensive tackle tells Ryan and Garrett the funky dish he'd make for Thanksgiving (2:10), projects his future job as a power lifter (6:10) and tells the story of a prank on the veterans gone wrong (9:37). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a review and rating!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mink and Garrett disagree on the impact of Jimmy Smith's absence (8:48), their holiday rankings (15:03) and hold a Thanksgiving meal draft (15:58) that was hotly contested. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave us a review and rating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys finally convinced Flacco to hang out with them. So, of course, they promptly ask what's wrong with him this year (17:17), bust his chops for being lame at parties (25:55), and point out a time he once lied to them (39:03). Yikes. Flacco opens up about his leadership (5:20), parenting (28:34) and toughness (40:55). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh how things have changed. After two wins in five days, Mink and Garrett discuss the Ravens' chances of making a run and their confidence in the offense. Plus a look back on painful Ravens-Cowboys draft history and a review of the cafe's new pumpkin spice frozen yogurt (it's no pumpkin beer). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys answer their first listener-recorded question, discuss the defense's dominance, then go off the rails. Mink ditched Garrett on his birthday, the two may really fight over the election and another fantasy football ethics issue arises. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nose tackle nicknamed "Big Baby" (we can't call him that) chats about his college days as a bouncer (7:10) and porta-potty maintenance guy (11:45). And for fans worried he'll leave in free agency, Mink and Garrett basically beg him to stay. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are feeling chipper after some time off, and discuss what it will take to reach the playoffs (6:20), what changes they hope to see after the bye (12:37) and the state of the Ravens-Steelers rivalry (21:23). And they debate whether it's OK to start a Steeler on your fantasy team this week (28:16). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After four straight losses, Mink and Garrett talk about the Ravens' biggest problems, try to explain what's wrong with the offense and generally just wallow in the dark, dingy Lounge. Grab a pumpkin beer and settle in ... unless you're driving. Then don't do that. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The smartest guy on the team (maybe The Lounge) stops by to discuss why he risks his brain playing football, what kind of math stuff he's working on (in layman's terms) and why he's incredibly frugal. And he and Mink geek out on board games a little. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a third straight loss, Mink and Garrett look back on their playoff predictions and debate whether they should be modified. Plus, the guys spar over the play of Joe Flacco and how much injuries are to blame for the latest loss. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juice tells the story of how he lost his job after his first practice in pads. Now he wants to go to the Pro Bowl (even in Orlando?). The fullback is considered a dinosaur in today's NFL, so Juice tells Mink and Garrett what kind of dino he would be. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a review and rating!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys dig into the offense and what they expect to change under new coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. Plus, they tell the story of when Harbs hopped in Mink's car when he was lost in a parking garage. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ravens' breakout defensive player talks about his dream hit on Tom Brady, Warren Sapp's disrespectful comment and his on-field swagger. Oh, and Mink's knock knock jokes bring out the team's best laugh. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please rate and review the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a deflating loss to the Oakland Raiders, the guys discuss Joe Flacco, whether they're buying the run game and what they think needs to change going forward. Plus Downing tries to paint Mink as a Redskins fan. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please rate and review the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Steeler opens up about handling the highs and lows of his career and fitting in with his new Ravens teammates. Plus, he shares why he had to squash beef with Lardarius Webb and his humorous take on Steve Smith Sr. and Joe Flacco. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please rate and review the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ravens are 3-0, but they’ve faced opponents who are a combined 1-8. So just how legit is Baltimore? A look at what’s going right and what’s still wrong. Plus, Ratboy becomes the first non-player guest to join the podcast, and he’s actually not that bad. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colton High School (Calif.) teammates and friends share high school stories, reveal who was prom king and tell us the dumbest teenage thing they did. They talk about what makes playing cornerback in the NFL so difficult and who their toughest assignment has ever been. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two 'ugly' wins, Ryan and Garrett talk about what's going right and wrong so far. They debate whether they like facing a team coming off a blowout and give their take on when it's appropriate to start drinking pumpkin beer. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After making his triumphant return from a two-year absence, the Ravens tight end talks about the emotions involved and, more importantly, the comeback of his great hair. Pitta discusses the Funky Chicken Dance and reveals what really happened in his fight with Kamalei Correa. Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please rate and review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a 13-7 win over the Bills, Ryan and Garrett talk about what answers they got and whether the Ravens defense is for real. Plus Garrett shares how he's an Ohio boy who grew up watching the Browns (boooo). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear. And please leave a rating and review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.