Dad Bods, Crabcakes and Sports

About Dad Bods, Crabcakes and Sports

Welcome to Dad Bods, Crabcakes and Sports - where husky, middle-aged men share insight on the latest Baltimore sports news. From the Bank to the Yard and beyond, we’re breaking down the Ravens, Orioles, Terps and more. Spark Network

Publisher

John Landskroener, Mike Friskey, Jason Weisbecker

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2025

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

138 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Ravens vs. Titans Preview, NFL Week 5 Picks, MLB Playoffs & College Football

   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.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Ravens Survive Cowboys Thriller, Tyler Loop Redemption & Orioles Offseason Questions

   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. #Ravens #BaltimoreRavens #NFL #LamarJackson #TylerLoop #ZayFlowers #FantasyFootball #MLB #Orioles #Baseball #NFLWeek4 #FantasyFootballWaiverWire #BaltimoreOrioles

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Ravens-Cowboys, NFL Week 3 Picks & Justin Verlander’s Final Detroit Start

   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. 🎙️ Dad Bods, Crab Cakes & Sports 🏈 Ravens | NFL | NFL Week 3 | Cowboys ⚾ Orioles | MLB | Justin Verlander | National League 🏈 College Football | Georgia | Iowa | Michigan 🏆 Sports Trivia | Ravens Trivia #DadBodsCrabCakesAndSports #BaltimoreRavens #Ravens #Cowboys #NFL #NFLWeek3 #NFLPicks #LamarJackson #DerrickHenry #JustinVerlander #MLB #Orioles #BaltimoreOrioles #CollegeFootball #GeorgiaFootball #IowaFootball #SportsPodcast #SportsTrivia

Who has been a guest on Dad Bods, Crabcakes and Sports

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kevin Oestreicher
• Connor Newcomb
• Bruce Cunningham
• Peter Schmuck
• Steve Melewski

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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