Best Bally Sports North Podcasts (2024)

Daryl Ruiter talks about the latest on the Browns following joint practices with the Vikings, the inconsistencies with the offense, the positives with the defense, the next focus on contract extension(s) for this team and more.By Audacy

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Hour 3: Defensive depth starting to show for Browns + was there miscommunication with Deshaun Watson + kids and coffee 27:06

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Nick and Dustin discuss the defensive depth with the Browns, whether there was miscommunication with the plan to play Deshaun Watson in the third preseason game and whether kids can drink coffee.By Audacy

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Was there miscommunication with the plan to play Deshaun Watson in third preseason game? 11:05

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Nick and Dustin discuss Deshaun Watson's reaction to finding out he's playing in the third preseason game and Kevin Stefanski's response to Deshaun's answers about playing in Seattle.By Audacy

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Defensive depth for the Browns starting to show, could prove to be big positive 9:27

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Nick and Dustin discuss the depth of the Browns defense right now and why it could prove to be a big positive this season.By Audacy

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Hour 2: It's all coming together for Guardians + Cavs' regular season schedule is out + long distance runners have a different mindset 35:13

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Nick and Dustin discuss the Guardians' five-game win streak, the back-to-back starts for Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb, the Cavs' regular season schedule and a story that proves long distance runners have a different mindset.By Audacy

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Cavs' regular season schedule is out, Nick is less than enthusiastic with select national broadcasts 6:49

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Nick and Dustin discuss the Cavs' schedule release and Nick talks about why he's not impressed with certain national broadcasts.By Audacy

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Nick says if everyone stays healthy, this is it; it's all coming together for Guardians with rotation, bullpen 15:48

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NIck and Dustin discuss the Guardians' 5-game win streak, the back-to-back successful starts for Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb and why there is confidence with this team.By Audacy

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Hour 1: Are Browns' offensive struggles being overblown + Bill Callahan's absence or injuries a more legitimate excuse for offensive line 35:56

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Nick and Dustin discuss whether the Browns' offensive struggles are being overblown and whether Bill Callahan's absence or injuries are a more legitimate excuse for the offensive line.By Audacy

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Is Bill Callahan's absence impacting the offensive line or are injuries being overlooked? 8:58

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Nick and Dustin discuss the questions facing the Browns offensive line and whether Bill Callahan's absence or injuries makes the biggest difference.By Audacy

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Are concerns with the offensive struggles in training camp being overblown? 10:06

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Nick and Dustin discuss whether the concerns with the offense are being overblown at this point in training camp.By Audacy

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Are Browns' reported struggles on offense, defense's clear edge worthy of any concern at this point? 8:48

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Nick and Dustin discuss the reported struggles of the Browns’ offense in training camp, the consensus that the Browns’ defense has a clear edge right now and whether there’s any concern on the offensive side of the ball right now.By Audacy

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Full Show - Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:03:40

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Full Show 08/14By Audacy

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Hour 5: Matthew Boyd's successful first start leads to cautious optimism with Alex Cobb 7:40

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Nick and Dustin discuss Matthew Boyd's first start with the Guardians and the cautious optimism leading into another Alex Cobb start.By Audacy

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Hour 4: JOK's extension another positive sign of Browns' culture + preparing for an empty nest 19:07

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Nick and Dustin discuss Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's extension, what it means for the Browns' culture and Nick is not ready for an empty nest.By Audacy

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JOK extension is another good sign that Browns' culture is in a good place 12:07

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Nick and Dustin discuss Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's extension and why it's a good sign of the Browns' culture right now.By Audacy

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Hour 3: Kevin Stefanski provides non-answers on why Mike Hall Jr. is practicing + impact of AFC North contract situations/injuries + fast food employee fired for throwing seasoning at manager 32:02

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Nick and Dustin discuss Kevin Stefanski's response to questions about why Mike Hall Jr. is practicing, the impact of AFC North contract situations and injuries and a fast food employee being fired for throwing seasoning at their manager.By Audacy

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Contract situations, injuries around the AFC North could be providing a window for the Browns 12:20

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Nick and Dustin discuss contract situations and injuries around the AFC North and whether the Browns could be in a more advantageous position because of it.By Audacy

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Kevin Stefanski gives non-answers to questions on Mike Hall Jr. practicing one day after arrest 9:29

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Nick and Dustin discuss Kevin Stefanski's responses to questions on Mike Hall Jr. practicing one day after being arrested for a domestic incident.By Audacy

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Hour 2: Joint practices more appointment viewing than preseason games + Jhonkensy Noel continues to hit + Guardians fans feeling push to playoffs 31:43

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Nick and Dustin discuss the important of joint practices for the league, Jhonkensy Noel's continuing to hit home runs and the excitement with the Guardians' fans.By Audacy

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Jhonkensy Noel continues to steal the show, Guardians fans feeling the push to playoffs 11:57

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Nick and Dustin discuss Jhonkensy Noel's hot streak at the plate and Guardians fans feeling the excitement of the team's push to the playoffs.By Audacy

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Joint practices are the key for the league, more appointment viewing than preseason games 11:34

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Nick and Dustin discuss the draw of joint practices and why they're more appealing to watch than preseason games.By Audacy

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Hour 1: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah extension a 'no-brainer' for Browns + Former Vikings LB Ben Leber 33:08

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Nick and Dustin discuss Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's contract extension, how much more he can bring to this defense and Ben Leber joins the show.By Audacy

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Former Vikings LB Ben Leber: J.J. McCarthy's mental reps still important; I love what the Browns are building, it's old school football 13:44

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Ben Leber talks about the season-ending injury to Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold's opportunity in Kevin O'Connell's system, the usefulness of joint practices compared to preseason games and the outlook for the NFC North.By Audacy

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JOK's fit in Jim Schwartz's defense changes the whole outlook of this contract 11:00

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Nick and Dustin discuss how JOK's fit in Jim Schwartz's system is enough to convince them that there is real value in this deal.By Audacy

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JOK extension a 'no-brainer' for the Browns, every level of this defense has a game-changer 8:24

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Nick and Dustin discuss the Browns' three-year contract extension with linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, why the money in this deal doesn't matter, his impact in Jim Schwartz's defense and the positive sign this is for the organization.By Audacy

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Full Show - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:14:25

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Full Show 08/13By Audacy

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Hour 5: Where is the confidence in the Guardians' starting rotation right now 20:07

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Nick and Dustin discuss where the fan confidence is in the Guardians' rotation.By Audacy

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Hour 4: Matt Underwood + Jhonkensy Noel's impact, need for more at-bats 19:02

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Matt Underwood joins the show and Nick and Dustin discuss Jhonkensy Noel's impact and need for more at-bats in this lineup.By Audacy

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Bally Sports' Matt Underwood: There is a lot of fight in this Guardians team; Vogt will get Jhonkensy Noel as many at-bats as he can, fans will fall in love 15:22

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Matt Underwood talks about what to expect from Matthew Boyd in his debut on the mound this season, the makeup of the starting rotation right now, Jhonkensy Noel's continued impact on the lineup, Emmanuel Clase's candidacy for the Cy Young Award and more.By Audacy

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Hour 3: Ian O'Connor + Jameis Winston's preseason impact + Jhonkensy Noel continues to hit 34:46

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Ian O'Connor joins the show and Nick and Dustin discuss Jameis Winston's play in the preseason and Jhonkensy Noel's impact on this lineup.By Audacy

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Jhonkensy Noel continues to impact Guardians lineup, needs to see more action 6:57

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Nick and Dustin discuss Jhonkensy Noel's impact on the Guardians lineup and why Stephen Vogt needs to get him in the lineup even more.By Audacy

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Could Jameis Winston's play in the preseason lead to less fan patience for Deshaun Watson? 6:10

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Nick and Dustin discuss whether Jameis Winston's level of play in the preseason could impact how patient fans are with Deshaun Watson this season.By Audacy

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Ian O'Connor: There's a part of Aaron Rodgers that leans into being contrarian, villain; doesn't want everything he does publicized 13:10

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Ian O'Connor talks about his new book, OUT OF THE DARKNESS: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers, the interesting family dynamics over the years, how Aaron deals with criticism and limiting publicity for his charity works, whether his transition with the Jets is trending in a positive direction and more.By Audacy

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Hour 2: What matters most to Browns fans with the stadium situation moving forward 24:58

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Nick and Dustin discuss what matters most to Browns fans with the stadium situation.By Audacy

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What matters most to Browns fans in the stadium situation? 13:08

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Nick and Dustin discuss what matters most to Browns fans in the stadium situation moving forward.By Audacy

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Hour 1: What Mike Hall Jr.'s situation means for himself, Browns + how the NFL will respond + Cuyahoga County making this a public negotiation with the Browns 35:32

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Nick and Dustin discuss Mike Hall Jr.'s situation, how the NFL/Browns will respond and Cuyahoga County's latest response to the Browns' stadium situation.By Audacy

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Cuyahoga County has seemingly made this stadium situation a public negotiation with the Browns 8:54

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Nick and Dustin discuss the comments from county officials regarding their stance on the Browns' stadium situation and why they believe the team should stay downtown.By Audacy

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How the NFL, Browns will respond to Mike Hall Jr.'s situation both on and off-the-field 10:33

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Nick and Dustin discuss how the Browns will respond to Mike Hall Jr.'s situation both on and off-the-field.By Audacy

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What Mike Hall Jr.'s legal situation means for him and the Browns 11:41

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Nick and Dustin discuss what Mike Hall Jr.'s situation means for both himself, personally, and the Browns.By Audacy

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HTH Episode 44: Wolves and Lynx COO Ryan Tanke 24:36

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In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Tanke. Hansen and Tanke open up the podcast talking about the Olympics in Paris and the resumption of the WNBA season following the Olympic Break, going on to discuss the season thus far and the interest in the …

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Full Show - Monday, August 12, 2024 2:09:22

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Full Show 08/12By Audacy

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Hour 4: Upcoming Browns joint practices with the Vikings + Spencer's thoughts on the Guardians recent stretch 21:11

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Spencer German talks with Daryl Ruiter (in for Nick & Dustin) about the upcoming joint practices the Browns have with the Vikings, along with Spencer's thoughts on the Guardians recent stretch.By Audacy

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Spencer's thoughts on the Guardians & how they could recover from a rough stretch 4:38

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Spencer German (in for Nick & Dustin) gives his thoughts on the Guardians, their recent rough stretch, and if the recent additions have helped the ball club.By Audacy

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Upcoming joint practices with the Vikings & what they mean for the preseason 16:33

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Spencer German & Daryl Ruiter (in for Nick & Dustin) discuss their thoughts on what joint practices with the Vikings will mean for the Browns preseason.By Audacy

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Hour 3: Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne + Thoughts on both proposals for stadium renovations & the dome in Brook Park 37:31

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Spencer German & Daryl Ruiter (in for Nick & Dustin) talk with Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne about the Browns stadium situation & the county's response, plus thoughts on both proposals for the renovations & the dome.By Audacy

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Thoughts on both proposals for stadium renovations & the dome in Brook Park 9:33

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Spencer German & Daryl Ruiter (in for Nick & Dustin) continue discussion of their thoughts on the Browns stadium situation, and what it means for Northeast Ohio.By Audacy

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Why Daryl Ruiter thinks the stadium has held back Lakefront development 7:44

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Spencer German & Daryl Ruiter (in for Nick & Dustin) give their thoughts on the stadium, what county executive Chris Ronayne had to say about the response letter, and why Daryl thinks the stadium has held back possible Lakefront development.By Audacy

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