The Banner Ravens Podcast

The Baltimore Banner presents ’The Banner Ravens Podcast,’ hosted by Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer. Twice a week, we’ll have in-depth analysis and breakdowns featuring The Banner’s roster, including columnist Kyle Goon and reporter Giana Han. Nobody does Ravens coverage like The Baltimore Banner.

Listen on:

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  • Spotify
  • Amazon Music
  • iHeartRadio

Episodes

19 hours ago


A week after trading for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, the Ravens added a piece to their secondary in two-time Pro Bowler Tre’Davious White. But did Eric DeCosta do enough to help his defense?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the move for White before previewing Thursday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

3 days ago

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' dominant 41-10 win over the Broncos, giving their Word of the Day (1:12), discuss why Baltimore has the NFL's best offense (4:51), marvel at Derrick Henry's ridiculous season (12:07), analyze the defense's day (18:34) and more.

7 days ago

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss Joe Flacco's return to a starting role in Indianapolis (1:45) and the weirdness surrounding Marcus Williams' benching (3:00). Then they provide some names of pass rushers and safeties Baltimore could target in the next five days (6:20).
Later in the podcast, Paul delivers his Word of the Day (17:57), defensive guru Cody Alexander joins to talk about the Ravens' defensive mishaps (23:33) and Paul and Jonas wonder about the health of Lamar Jackson before previewing Sunday's matchup against the Broncos (36:52).

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024


Eric DeCosta didn’t wait until the Nov. 5 deadline to make a major trade. The Ravens sent a fifth-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a sixth-rounder. Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the move, discussing the compensation (1:15), Johnson's situation entering Baltimore (4:45), his career arc (7:22), his fit in Baltimore (9:59) and more. Then they wonder if the Ravens can still add a defensive player at the deadline (18:42).

Sunday Oct 27, 2024


Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer dissect what went wrong on a sunny afternoon in Cleveland. They deliver their Word of the Day (2:45), lament the secondary and the benching of Marcus Williams (6:54), challenge the pass rush (14:04), question the play-calling (24:55) and wonder about Justin Tucker (35:35).

Thursday Oct 24, 2024


As the Ravens ride the highs of a five-game winning streak, their divisional foes in northeast Ohio trudge through a brutal 1-6 season. Can Baltimore add to Browns fans’ misery Sunday?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer debate Keaton Mitchell's role in the offense when he returns (1:50), Roquan Smith's meh season (9:59) and trade deadline targets (13:26). Then they're joined by ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi to preview Sunday's matchup (23:59).

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024


It’s “pick your poison” with this Ravens offense. If you sell out to stop the run, you expose yourself to a Lamar Jackson deep ball. If you play it safe, you could get run over by Derrick Henry. On Monday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose to ingest all the poisons at once.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to a dominant win in Tampa and discuss Lamar Jackson’s near-perfect performance, Rashod Bateman’s breakout game and more.

Thursday Oct 17, 2024


Remember when there was panic in Baltimore over a winless football team? It feels like forever ago, but the Ravens’ 0-2 start had many wondering if John Harbaugh’s squad was poised for a step back. But a four-game win streak has gotten the Ravens back on track and poised to make another run at the top seed in the AFC.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer provide temperature checks on the Ravens’ roster and coaching staff after six games. Then they preview Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Sunday Oct 13, 2024


Sunday’s matchup between Baltimore and Washington figured to be an offense-heavy affair, and quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels delivered a duel that lived up to the hype.
From M&T Bank Stadium, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens’ 30-23 win over the Commanders, giving their Word of the Day (1:15), discussing Lamar Jackson's commanding performance (1:55) and Zay Flowers’ productive day (5:20). Then they dissect the defense (14:15), Odafe Oweh's slow start (24:30) and more.

Thursday Oct 10, 2024


We’re only five weeks into the season, but Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is back at the center of the MVP conversation yet again, and the offensive coordinator who helped get him there is generating head coaching buzz.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss Dean Pees' return (1:22), Jackson’s MVP candidacy (9:25) and the Todd Monken head coaching chatter (13:20). Then they preview Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders (19:30).

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