With so many interviews and sports conversations during the course of the year, it’s always hard to pick the highlights. But here are a few 2023 Glenn Clark Radio interviews that stand out.
Rob Ambrose
Former Towson football coach Rob Ambrose discussed his 14-year, 13-season run as head coach at his alma mater:
Brian Newberry
Navy football coach Brian Newberry discussed what it meant to him to be elevated to the head coaching role and what he learned from former coach Ken Niumatalolo to prepare him for the job:
Biff Poggi
Former Gilman and St. Frances coach Biff Poggi discussed getting his first collegiate head coaching job at Charlotte:
Paul Johnson
Former Navy football coach Paul Johnson discussed his election to the College Football Hall of Fame:
Trey Mancini
Former Orioles slugger Trey Mancini discussed winning his first World Series with the Astros, including how his relationship with the late Mo Gaba inspired him when he was struggling offensively:
Pete Caringi
Former UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi discussed his decision to retire after 32 seasons:
Ken Rodgers and Jason Weber
Filmmakers Ken Rodgers and Jason Weber discussed their “30 For 30” documentary Bullies of Baltimore about the Super Bowl XXXV champion Baltimore Ravens:
Darren O’Day
Former Orioles reliever Darren O’Day discussed his decision to retire after 15 MLB seasons:
Sammi Siragusa
Tony Siragusa’s daughter Sammi discussed what it meant to her family to see her late father celebrated in Bullies of Baltimore and how they’re trying to continue his legacy:
Juju Reese
Maryland forward Juju Reese (St. Frances) discussed the success he’s found at the college level and why he believes his sister and LSU star Angel Reese got her “spice” from him:
Brandon Novak
Baltimore native, pro skateboarder and “Viva La Bam” star Brandon Novak joined GCR in studio to discuss his lifelong battle with addiction and his new book “Streets of Baltimore” detailing his recovery:
Dan Williams
Former Stevenson quarterback Dan Williams discussed winning his second Super Bowl as an assistant coach with the Chiefs:
Tom Crean
Former Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean discussed why he recommended former Georgia assistant coach Todd Monken to his brother-in-law John Harbaugh as an offensive coordinator candidate:
Brent Urban
Defensive tackle Brent Urban discussed his decision to re-sign with the Ravens:
Jameis Winston
Saints quarterback and former Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston discussed coming to Baltimore for the Ed Block Courage Awards and why he thought his former OC Todd Monken was such a good hire for the Ravens:
Lamar-O-Meter
Glenn provided daily updates to the “Lamar-O-Meter” during Lamar Jackson’s free agency, rating the likelihood he would stay with the Ravens. On March 27, the meter hit the lowest reading after news that Jackson had requested a trade then on April 28, the meter was moved to 100% after the parties finalized their deal:
Pat Skerry
Towson basketball coach Pat Skerry discussed being named college basketball’s “Skip Prosser Man of the Year:”
Frank Remesch
CFG Bank Arena general manager Frank Remesch discussed the re-opening of the building after massive renovations:
Ryan Odom
Former UMBC basketball coach Ryan Odom discussed returning to the east coast to become the head coach at VCU:
Gilbert Rodriguez
Grayson Rodriguez’s father Gilbert discussed his emotions after seeing his son’s MLB debut in Texas:
Duane Simpkins
Former Maryland guard Duane Simpkins discussed getting his first head coaching gig at American:
Ken Francis
“The Entire Gym” CEO Ken Francis discussed his strange role (or, as he claimed, lack thereof) in Lamar Jackson’s free agency:
Coby Mayo
Top Orioles prospect Coby Mayo discussed his growth as a hitter through the system:
Mike Baumann
Orioles pitcher Mike Baumann discussed his shift from starter to reliever:
Heston Kjerstad
Before making his MLB debut later in the season, Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad discussed his strange trip through the system:
Russell Melendez
Johns Hopkins attackman Russell Melendez (Archbishop Spalding) discussed the Blue Jays’ turnaround season and getting to play (and playing very well) for the school he grew up rooting for after transferring in from Marquette:
Matt Shaw
Maryland shortstop Matt Shaw discussed his massive season ahead of being selected in the first round by the Cubs:
Calvin Ford
Gervonta Davis’ coach Calvin Ford discussed the Baltimore native’s big win against Ryan Garcia:
Gov. Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discussed what Jackson’s contract signing meant for the entire state and the then-ongoing stadium lease negotiations with the Orioles:
Mayor Brandon Scott
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discussed Jackson’s value to the city:
Keaton Mitchell
Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell discussed what it meant to him to get the chance to follow in his father’s footsteps in Baltimore:
Pat Ricard
Ravens fullback Pat Ricard discussed the discomfort (in May) of not knowing if he would have a role in Monken’s offense then joined “The Tyus Bowser Show” in November to discuss what it meant for him to be in the midst of another likely Pro Bowl season:
Jordan Westburg
Before making his MLB debut later in the year, Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg discussed the reality of the middle infield positions being very crowded in the system:
Tevon Saddler
Baltimore native and former Maryland assistant Tevon Saddler (St. Frances) discussed getting his first head coaching job at Nicholls:
Andrew Vorhees
Ravens seventh-round pick and former USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees discussed his unique situation, being selected much later than expected after tearing his ACL at the NFL Scouting Combine and having to sit out what would have been his rookie season:
Abby Meyers
Former Maryland star Abby Meyers discussed being selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings:
Jordan Geronimo
Maryland forward Jordan Geronimo discussed his decision to transfer in from Indiana:
Andruw Jones
Baseball legend Andruw Jones discussed (rather prophetically) the need for Orioles fans to remain patient through Gunnar Henderson’s early-season struggles:
Ramiro Restrepo
Mage owner Ramiro Restrepo discussed the horse’s surprising Kentucky Derby win:
Larry Stewart
Coppin State basketball legend Larry Stewart discussed what it meant to him to return to his alma mater as head coach:
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu
Ravens offensive lineman Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu discussed what it meant to him to be selected by the team in the sixth round:
Ryan Evans
Johns Hopkins midfielder Ryan Evans discussed his return to the sport after nearly losing his career (and arm!) in a boating accident:
Kyle Gibson
In May, Orioles pitcher Kyle Gibson discussed what it meant to be part of such a special team then he returned in December to discuss signing with the Cardinals:
Madison Wilson
UMBC softball designated player Madison Wilson discussed honoring her late father during her America East tournament MVP performance and the Retrievers’ return to the NCAA Tournament:
Diamond Miller
Former Maryland star Diamond Miller discussed going No. 2 overall in the WNBA Draft to the Minnesota Lynx:
Colton Cowser
Before making his MLB debut later in the season, Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser discussed his rise through the system and the Star Wars-related projects he and other players were working on:
Sol Kumin
National Treasure co-owner and former Johns Hopkins lacrosse player Sol Kumin joined GCR to discuss another Preakness win and why his team still has faith to work with Bob Baffert:
Eric Skeeters
Carmelo Anthony’s godfather and Baltimore basketball legend Eric Skeeters discussed the former Towson Catholic star’s Hall of Fame career after he announced his retirement from the NBA:
Connor Norby
Top Orioles prospect Connor Norby discussed his ascent through the system:
Reid Wiseman
Dulaney alum and astronaut Reid Wiseman discussed his upcoming mission to the moon as he leads NASA’s Artemis II and how his Baltimore sports fandom helps him when he’s in space:
Jon Miller
Legendary Baltimore broadcaster Jon Miller discussed the 40th anniversary of the 1983 World Series and whether he thinks Adley Rutschman is having a Buster Posey-like impact on the Orioles:
Ryan McKenna
Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna discussed how the veterans on the team helped him bounce back after an early-season gaffe in Boston:
Jackson Holliday
Orioles No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday discussed why his performance at the pro level accelerated when he believed he could reach the MLB level:
Jena Antonucci
Trainer Jena Antonucci discussed Arcangelo’s win in the Belmont Stakes, making her the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race:
Dennis Martinez
Orioles legend Dennis Martinez discussed the 40th anniversary of the 1983 World Series, which he celebrates despite his personal issues that season because it also means 40 years of sobriety:
Matt Swope
New Maryland baseball head coach Matt Swope discussed what it means to him as a former player and longtime assistant to get the head coaching gig and and why he turned down other jobs to stay at Maryland:
John Smoltz
Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz discussed the similarities between the current Orioles and his legendary ’90s Braves:
LaMonte Wade Jr.
Giants outfielder and first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (Maryland/St. Paul’s) discussed another strong MLB season and what it means to him to see Matt Swope get the Maryland job:
Chuck Ristano
New Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano discussed his path to Annapolis and throwing to Mancini at the 2021 Home Run Derby:
Ryan O’Hearn
Orioles slugger Ryan O’Hearn discussed his wildly improbable season after being DFA’d by the Royals:
Spencer Horwitz
Baltimore native Spencer Horwitz (St. Paul’s) discussed making his MLB debut with the Blue Jays:
Randy Rutschman
Adley Rutschman’s father Randy discussed what it meant to him to be part of Adley’s special night at the MLB Home Run Derby:
Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Former Vanderbilt outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. (along with his former baseball player father Enrique Sr.) discussed what it meant to him to be selected in the first round of the MLB Draft by the Orioles:
Ethan Pecko
Former Towson pitcher Ethan Pecko discussed being selected in the sixth round of the MLB Draft by the Astros:
Cole Irvin
Orioles pitcher Cole Irvin discussed bouncing back from early struggles in the rotation to carve out a bullpen role:
Buster Olney
ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney discussed his frosty relationship with Orioles fans in recent years:
Brandon Copeland
Former Ravens linebacker Brandon Copeland (Gilman) discussed his decision to retire from the NFL after 10 years:
Jacob Webb
Orioles reliever Jacob Webb discussed the outstanding start he got off to after being claimed off of waivers from the Angels:
Deonte Banks
Giants first-round pick and former Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks discussed what it meant to him to become the first-ever Edgewood alum to play in the NFL:
Bryan Bresee
Saints defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (Damascus) discussed what it meant to him to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft and honoring his late sister Ella with his play in the NFL:
Dylan Budka
Dundalk native Dylan Budka (Kenwood) discussed his win on Dana White’s Contender Series and earning a UFC contract:
Rashod Bateman:
On “The Tyus Bowser Show,” Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman discussed the ups and downs he’s faced to start his career:
Kevin Zeitler
Ravens offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler discussed his strong play and the line’s dominant start to the season:
Steve Schirripa
Actor Steve Schirripa discussed his legendary role as “Bobby Bacala” on The Sopranos and once getting a courtside hug from Kobe Bryant at a Knicks game:
Michael Pierce
Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce discussed what it means to him to healthy and successful again after playing very little during the previous three seasons for various reasons:
Bobby Grich
Former Orioles second baseman Bobby Grich discussed in remarkable detail the impact that Brooks Robinson had on his career:
Melvin Gordon
Ravens running back Melvin Gordon discussed why he chose to sign in Baltimore despite no certainty of what his role might be:
Cal Ripken Jr.
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. discussed the impact Brooks Robinson had on him as a player and a person:
Justice Hill
On “The Tyus Bowser Show,” Ravens running back Justice Hill discussed the role he has carved out with the team:
Jadeveon Clowney
On “The Tyus Bowser Show,” Ravens edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney discussed the spectacular season he is put together after signing in Baltimore just before the start of the season:
Kurt Warner
Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner discussed his first impressions of the Todd Monken offense in Baltimore:
Victor Dimukeje
Cardinals edge Victor Dimukeje (Boys’ Latin) discussed breaking through in his third NFL season:
Anthony Mitchell
Former Ravens Super Bowl XXXV champion safety Anthony Mitchell discussed his emotions seeing his son Keaton break out in his rookie season with the Ravens:
Justin Madubuike
On “The Tyus Bowser Show,” Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike discussed the spectacular season he’s put together:
Spencer Haywood
Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood discussed stories from his legendary career and even more remarkable life, including memories of Baltimore Bullets legend Wes Unseld:
Paul Rabil
PLL co-founder Paul Rabil discussed the announcement of the Maryland Whipsnakes and the future direction of the league to “home and away” games:
Zack Britton
Former Orioles closer Zack Britton discussed his retirement from MLB after 12 seasons:
Adam Frazier
Orioles infielder Adam Frazier discussed the role he played with a young Orioles team in a special season, including his heroics against the Rays the day the Orioles clinched their playoff spot:
Jayden Daniels
Heisman Trophy-winning LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels discussed winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and how Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been like a big brother to him:
Josh Bynes
Former Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes discussed officially retiring with the Ravens after 12 NFL seasons:
MJ Morris
Incoming Maryland QB transfer MJ Morris discussed why he wanted to continue his college career with the Terrapins after leaving NC State:
Angel Reese
Randallstown native and LSU star Angel Reese discussed returning home as an NCAA champion and global star and why she chose to open up about mental health struggles: