<![CDATA[95 Connected - A Baltimore/Maryland Sports Podcast]]>Pat, Josh, and the occasional friend discuss the Terps, O's, Ravens, and other sports and random topics. We are just here to have fun.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 21:37:36 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2025 02:22:52 GMT6095 Connected<p>Pat, Josh, and the occasional friend discuss the Terps, O's, Ravens, and other sports and random topics. We are just here to have fun.</p>episodic95 Connectedpatricklmaher@icloud.comyes<![CDATA[Ravens Schedule Release; Derek Jeter Ruined Everything]]>Pat and Josh discuss the Ravens schedule and where there might be traps and opportunities. We also cover the existential crisis that is the Florida sports landscape, which is mostly Derek Jeter's fault, finishing up with a new segment: Topic Bucket.

]]>9c8a5362-b25e-4947-a674-6d7b92dbe569Fri, 22 May 2026 18:40:05 GMT<p>Pat and Josh discuss the Ravens schedule and where there might be traps and opportunities. We also cover the existential crisis that is the Florida sports landscape, which is mostly Derek Jeter's fault, finishing up with a new segment: Topic Bucket. </p>yes00:58:09Ravens Schedule Release; Derek Jeter Ruined Everythingfull<![CDATA[The Orioles are in Shambles; Ravens Draft Thoughts]]>Josh and Pat reluctantly discuss the O's continued woes that seem to have no end in sight. We cover wholesale changes we would make to sports with unlimited power, and finish off with a quick Ravens draft recap.

]]>aaffb9ae-c4f6-4f29-aca8-2aa391adb686Tue, 05 May 2026 19:16:39 GMT<p>Josh and Pat reluctantly discuss the O's continued woes that seem to have no end in sight. We cover wholesale changes we would make to sports with unlimited power, and finish off with a quick Ravens draft recap. </p>yes00:46:50The Orioles are in Shambles; Ravens Draft Thoughtsfull<![CDATA["Stop Saying Grit" - Terps Basketball Best Team Showdown]]>Pat and Josh take a break from the exhausting half month of baseball to do something fun - Maryland basketball team comparison, with a twist!

]]>6071e1ff-c427-49ed-8600-08e9fb83feb1Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:30:48 GMT<p>Pat and Josh take a break from the exhausting half month of baseball to do something fun - Maryland basketball team comparison, with a twist!</p>yes00:48:28"Stop Saying Grit" - Terps Basketball Best Team Showdownfull<![CDATA[The Good, the Bad, and the Colton Cowser - O's Slow Start, Bracket Review, Masters Week!]]>GAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH - Josh and Pat explore the good, bad, and ugly of the O's slow start to 2026. Quick recap of how our brackets did, finishing up with a relaxing look at the Masters this week.

]]>b7e627fa-9780-4820-87d5-7af653eb712dMon, 06 Apr 2026 16:31:21 GMT<p>GAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH - Josh and Pat explore the good, bad, and ugly of the O's slow start to 2026. Quick recap of how our brackets did, finishing up with a relaxing look at the Masters this week. </p>yes01:08:36The Good, the Bad, and the Colton Cowser - O's Slow Start, Bracket Review, Masters Week!full<![CDATA[It's Baseball Season! - Orioles Preview]]>Without Josh's permission, Pat has old friends Matt and Chris join the show for a look at the 2026 O's as opening day approaches.

We look at the new threads that leaked, new pitching and hitting blood, and give our thoughts on the AL East as a whole.

It's good to have baseball back.

]]>475f91dc-8b8b-4bb9-a376-6f504bc1e092Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:40:35 GMT<p>Without Josh's permission, Pat has old friends Matt and Chris join the show for a look at the 2026 O's as opening day approaches. <br /><br />We look at the new threads that leaked, new pitching and hitting blood, and give our thoughts on the AL East as a whole.<br /><br />It's good to have baseball back.</p>no00:59:48It's Baseball Season! - Orioles Previewfull<![CDATA[We're Back! NCAA Tournament Bracket Talk]]>Josh makes his triumphant return to discuss the upcoming NCAA Tournament bracket and all the frauds within. Should Miami (OH) be there? We cover our Final Four and champion picks, and finish off with a little Orioles woo-sah.

It's good to be back.

]]>81871d94-78fb-47fd-90af-69d9a625a93eTue, 17 Mar 2026 20:28:21 GMT<p>Josh makes his triumphant return to discuss the upcoming NCAA Tournament bracket and all the frauds within. Should Miami (OH) be there? We cover our Final Four and champion picks, and finish off with a little Orioles woo-sah. <br /><br />It's good to be back. </p>yes00:54:45We're Back! NCAA Tournament Bracket Talkfull<![CDATA[WHAT ARE WE DOING? - College Sports may be dying; Ravens hire Jesse Minter ]]>Summary

In this episode, Pat discusses the recent hiring of Jesse Minter as the Ravens' defensive coordinator and the implications of this decision. He then delves into the changes in the college football playoff format, expressing concerns about the sustainability of college sports amidst financial pressures. The conversation shifts to the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and the transfer portal on college athletics, highlighting the challenges these changes pose to traditional college sports dynamics. Finally, Pat proposes potential solutions to address the issues facing college sports today, emphasizing the need for reform to preserve the integrity of the games.

]]>ba6097b0-ee7c-4ac2-bbb0-2e62d5ac3171Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:18:20 GMT<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Pat discusses the recent hiring of Jesse Minter as the Ravens' defensive coordinator and the implications of this decision. He then delves into the changes in the college football playoff format, expressing concerns about the sustainability of college sports amidst financial pressures. The conversation shifts to the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and the transfer portal on college athletics, highlighting the challenges these changes pose to traditional college sports dynamics. Finally, Pat proposes potential solutions to address the issues facing college sports today, emphasizing the need for reform to preserve the integrity of the games.</p><p></p>no00:56:24WHAT ARE WE DOING? - College Sports may be dying; Ravens hire Jesse Minter full<![CDATA[John Harbaugh is Out, Who is in?, What's up with Lamar?]]>We are back in the new year 2026 to talk John Harbaugh's firing, what the Ravens should be looking for in a new coach, and what's the deal with Lamar.

Special guest Nathan takes Josh's spot this week!

]]>2729ac08-cbca-4b3a-baca-d3144396e77aWed, 14 Jan 2026 04:27:42 GMT<p>We are back in the new year 2026 to talk John Harbaugh's firing, what the Ravens should be looking for in a new coach, and what's the deal with Lamar. <br /><br />Special guest Nathan takes Josh's spot this week!</p>yes01:03:25John Harbaugh is Out, Who is in?, What's up with Lamar?full<![CDATA[Ravens Shutout the Bengals; It's Time to Put up or Shut Up for Harbaugh; Maryland/Michigan]]>Pat carries the load, running solo for this episode discussing the Ravens' recent win over the Bengals, what the upcoming schedule looks like, and what are some potential endings of this 2025 Ravens chapter. What did he think about Maryland's effort against Michigan, and what does that mean for the rest of the season?

]]>e5be6c16-4ec9-4abe-8c14-54370e17079bFri, 19 Dec 2025 04:57:50 GMT<p>Pat carries the load, running solo for this episode discussing the Ravens' recent win over the Bengals, what the upcoming schedule looks like, and what are some potential endings of this 2025 Ravens chapter. What did he think about Maryland's effort against Michigan, and what does that mean for the rest of the season?</p>yes00:38:2813Ravens Shutout the Bengals; It's Time to Put up or Shut Up for Harbaugh; Maryland/Michiganfull<![CDATA[POLAR BEAR PETE (The O's Did Something), Ravens post-loss outlook]]>Josh and Pat are back for more and discuss the Orioles' Pete Alonso signing, how the roster is shaping up, and what's next on the offseason docket. The Ravens' rest-of-season outlook is discussed, and Josh and Pat give their Hot Take of the Day.

]]>129875c4-0a9a-45a7-876e-e5e3d829059eFri, 12 Dec 2025 04:47:04 GMT<p>Josh and Pat are back for more and discuss the Orioles' Pete Alonso signing, how the roster is shaping up, and what's next on the offseason docket. The Ravens' rest-of-season outlook is discussed, and Josh and Pat give their Hot Take of the Day.</p><p></p>yes01:02:5312POLAR BEAR PETE (The O's Did Something), Ravens post-loss outlookfull<![CDATA[95 Connected - Inaugural Episode]]>In this inaugural episode of the 95 Connected Podcast, hosts Pat and Josh discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, focusing on Maryland sports, particularly football and basketball. They delve into the coaching tenure of Mike Locksley, analyzing his performance and the future of Maryland football. The conversation shifts to the struggles of the Maryland offense, including the running game and offensive line issues. They also touch on the current state of Maryland basketball, the Baltimore Ravens, and set expectations for the seasons ahead.

]]>72ae348c-3e5e-49e1-9590-a9e968677184Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:24:30 GMT<p>In this inaugural episode of the 95 Connected Podcast, hosts Pat and Josh discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, focusing on Maryland sports, particularly football and basketball. They delve into the coaching tenure of Mike Locksley, analyzing his performance and the future of Maryland football. The conversation shifts to the struggles of the Maryland offense, including the running game and offensive line issues. They also touch on the current state of Maryland basketball, the Baltimore Ravens, and set expectations for the seasons ahead.</p>yes01:01:041195 Connected - Inaugural Episodefull