# Big Ben McDonald Addresses Postgame Comments | S2EP212

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Podcast: [Ryan Ripken Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ryan-ripken-show-6743254)
Published: 2026-05-22T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Ryan and the guys break down the struggles around the Orioles. Ben McDonald shared his opinions about the state of the Orioles, and the group discusses the rest of the American League. Later on, former NFL All Pro Shawne Merriman joins to talk about his induction into the University of Maryland Hall Of Fame. Lastly, Cornell Powell of the DC Defenders joins to talk about UFL and the race for the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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