Fresh out of the All-Star break, the Sixers defeated the Grizzlies in one of the best victories they've had this season. They followed it up by losing two games that came down to the wire against the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Chris and Raheem are back to discuss those games and what it will take for the Sixers to overcome their kryptonite, the Celtics. Plus, what has been going on with Tyrese Maxey recently? Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ...
Feb 28, 2023•37 min
After Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon both landed head coaching gigs following the Eagles’ Super Bowl loss, Philly has yet to fill its offensive and defensive coordinator positions. There have been some interesting names floating around, including current Eagles QB coach Brian Johnson and Seattle Seahawks assistant Sean Desai, but no hires have been made. Ben and Sheil discuss who they would like to see fill the positions. Plus, we review the Super Bowl film (23:51) and Cliff tells us how eer...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Coming off a win against Eastern Conference foe Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers currently sit in third place in the East, just two behind the Celtics, who are in first. Chris and Raheem assess where the Sixers are as they head into the All-Star break. Jalen McDaniels, Joel Embiid, and James Harden have played exceptionally well this season, but what will it take for the Sixers to finally get past the second round? Plus, which Sixers team was your favorite? Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Pro...
Feb 16, 2023•40 min
Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon were both announced for different head-coaching jobs on Tuesday. Steichen will be headed to the Indianapolis Colts, and Gannon will be in Arizona with the Cardinals. Which former coordinator is the bigger loss? Plus, will the Eagles replace them from within their staff or seek help from outside candidates? Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Feb 15, 2023•35 min
Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs have won the Super Bowl for the second time in four seasons. The Eagles played well, offensively led by Jalen Hurts, who accounted for 304 passing yards, 70 on the ground, and four total TDs. But Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were just too much for the Birds. There was a controversial call in the fourth quarter with just under two minutes left where James Bradberry was flagged for defensive holding. Eagles fans felt like the call was extremely question...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min
We’ve finally made it, folks! The final Thursday 10 of the season is here! Sheil and Ben answer the questions that the Philly faithful have been clamoring for answers to the last two weeks. Will there be a Philly Special Part 2? Will the coverage be effective enough for the pass rushers to get after Patrick Mahomes? How tight will this game be in the closing moments? Plus, did Drake give the Eagles the kiss of death? Our e-mail is [email protected] Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak ...
Feb 10, 2023•58 min
The Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics yet again, even with a number of key Boston players sidelined and Jayson Tatum only scoring 12 points. Realistically speaking, how do the Sixers stack up in the Eastern Conference with Boston and Milwaukee improving during the deadline and the Sixers trading Matisse Thybulle? Sr. Ringer NBA writer Michael Pina joined Raheem Palmer to discuss the state of the Sixers after the deadline. Host: Raheem Palmer Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn mor...
Feb 10, 2023•33 min
Ben and Sheil got a chance to catch up with Bo Wulf and Zach Berman of the ‘Birds With Friends’ pod in Part 2 of their Super Bowl preview, with some great questions from the listeners. Should Howie have drafted someone other than Jordan Davis in the first round? If the Eagles were to win the opening toss, should they receive or defer? Is the excitement level the same for this team as it was for the 2017 Super Bowl championship team? Please listen to Part 1 of the preview on the ‘Birds With Frien...
Feb 09, 2023•29 min
How will the Eagles try to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' explosive offense? Sheil and Ben have crunched the numbers and have an idea of what Jonathan Gannon has to do. Who has the best matchup on the defensive side for the Eagles? Could this be a run-heavy game for Andy Reid? Will this be a nail-biter of a game, or will one team run away with the victory? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 08, 2023•53 min
Ben and Sheil are coming to you live from Arizona fresh off media night and ready to discuss the matchups ahead of Super Bowl LVII. Today they look at the Eagles offense vs. Chiefs defense. How aggressive must the Eagles offense be knowing that Patrick Mahomes is on the other side for the Chiefs? What should the game plan be to try to contain All-Pro DT Chris Jones? Will the Eagles have to air it out knowing Jalen Hurts’s deep ball hasn’t been the same since suffering a shoulder injury? Also, co...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Super Bowl week is upon us, and what better way to start the week than podding with ESPN NFL analyst and writer Mina Kimes? Mina, Sheil, and Ben discuss a variety of things heading into Super Bowl LVII, including Jalen Hurts throwing the deep ball with a possibly injured shoulder, the post–Tyreke Hill era Chiefs, and what the game plan should be to try and limit Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense. They also debate proper house temperatures and when to wear jeans. Hit us up all week using th...
Feb 06, 2023•51 min
Joel Embiid was an All-Star snub as a starter. James Harden was just an outright All-Star snub, but could this actually be good for the Sixers in the long run? Kyrie also requested a trade from division rival Brooklyn Nets. Does this increase the Sixers' chances of winning the East? Plus, Chris, Raheem, and Cliff take a quick detour into Big 5 basketball and Philly high school basketball. Host: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Feb 03, 2023•51 min
Phoenixville native, Temple University alum, and 'SportsCenter' anchor Kevin Negandhi joined Sheil, Ben, and Cliff to talk about the Eagles heading to the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts’s arc the past two years, and Negandhi's Philly ties. Plus, another Temple alum, Haason Reddick, has been a force for the Eagles all season. Kevin speaks about his journey from being a walk-on at Temple out of Camden, New Jersey, to becoming a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Gu...
Feb 02, 2023•52 min
Sheil and Ben are checking the temperature on the Eagles heading into their matchup against the Chiefs for the Super Bowl crown. What’s the confidence level that the Eagles should have facing likely two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes? How should the Birds feel about going against the Chiefs defense and All-Pro DT Chris Jones? If the Eagles were to win another Super Bowl, who’s most likely to be named MVP? Plus, the art of debating sports in Philadelphia. Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Producer: Cl...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr
With the Eagles on a magical Super Bowl run, Sheil had to call up Philly sports media legend Ray Didinger to get his perspective on this year's Eagles team. Sheil and Ray bounce from discussing whether this is the best Eagles team we’ve ever seen during Ray's time covering the Birds to the evolution of Jalen Hurts as a QB and Nick Sirianni as a head coach. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Ray Didinger Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 13 min
The Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years after blowing the 49ers out Sunday afternoon at the Linc. Sheil and Ben discuss the high level of coaching that the Eagles displayed and give some very early matchup predictions for the game, as they are set to face former Eagles head coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs. Hit us up using the hashtag #RingerPhilly @SheilKapadia @BenjaminSolak @daboulcliff Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Lea...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Don’t look now, but the Sixers are 16-4 in their last 20 games after beating the Nets in Ben Simmons’s second return to Philly on Wednesday night. The Sixers are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference and just three games behind the Celtics. How good has this team been offensively since Tyrese Maxey began coming off the bench? Also, Chris and Raheem discuss whether the NBA needs rivalries to bring some life into the regular season. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Producer: Cliff...
Jan 27, 2023•39 min
Sheil and Ben have been giving you previews all week, but the final preview and predictions are here in the Thursday 10. What should the Eagles do on offense to control the game? What will it take to stop the 49ers’ lethal “death lineup”? How vital is Jason Kelce to the Eagles offense, particularly in this game? Plus, find out whether Ben has changed his mind about this game and what the outcome will be. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Ben and Sheil have yet another preview for you, but this time they’ve called up Rob “Stats" Guerrera of 'The Gold Standard.' They take a deeper dive into the matchup but with a 49ers view. How does Nick Sirianni stack up against Kyle Shanahan? Will Christian McCaffrey be effective vs. the Eagles run defense? Who on the Eagles defense will the 49ers target? Are the 49ers susceptible to the deep ball against Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith? We answer those questions and more! Get your T...
Jan 25, 2023•50 min
Sheil and Ben are joined by Eagles beat writer Jimmy Kempski of the Philly Voice to preview the heavyweight NFC championship game bout this Sunday at the Linc. The guys discuss who could have a big game for the Birds, which pass rusher between Nick Bosa and Haason Reddick will have a bigger game, and which under-the-radar Eagle could have a major impact on the game. Also, have Nick Sirianni’s pizza choices changed since Pizza Hut-gate? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Guest: Jimmy Kempski Prod...
Jan 24, 2023•48 min
The 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night and will face the Eagles next weekend at the Linc for a chance to play in the Super Bowl. Sheil and Ben are back with some immediate matchup thoughts on how this one will play out. What should the Eagles' scheme be to stop the vaunted 49ers offense led by "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy? How does the Eagles offense stack up against a ferocious 49ers defense that loves to hit? Plus, we try to get Cliff and Sheil jobs at Temple University. Send us...
Jan 23, 2023•42 min
The Philadelphia Eagles advance through to the NFC Championship Game after beating the New York Giants in the Divisional Round on Saturday night 38-7. Sheil and Ben discuss the overall dominance from both sides of the ball at the Linc. Which opponent should the Eagles want to face between the Dallas Cowboys or the San Francisco 49ers? Plus, Nick Sirianni has fully embraced Philadelphia, and we are here for it. Hit us up using the hashtag #RingerPhilly Hosts: Sheil Kapadia & Ben Solak Producer: C...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
The Sixers avoided the LA flu, defeating both the Lakers and Clippers and going 3-0 during their current West Coast road trip. Chris was in attendance for both LA games, and gives his perspective on how the team looked up close. Has Tyrese Maxey coming off the bench been working for the Sixers? How has Joel Embiid and James Harden’s chemistry been developing? Plus, what’s the long-term solution for the backup center role? Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more ab...
Jan 20, 2023•33 min
We are just two days away from the Eagles facing division rival New York Giants for the third time this season, with a trip to the NFC championship on the line. Sheil was feeling under the weather, so we called up Brandon Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation, SB Nation, and BGN Radio to give his thoughts on how the highly anticipated matchup will play out. Will Wink Martindale’s heavily blitz-oriented defense have an effect on Jalen Hurts? How will Lane Johnson look playing through a core injury? Plu...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The New York Giants pulled out a win on the road in Minnesota, which means that they will face the Eagles for the third time this season for a chance to advance to the NFC championship game. Sheil, Benny Sols, and Cliff are back with some quick thoughts about the matchup before the big preview on Thursday. How much of a threat do the Giants pose to the Eagles this time around with some key players coming back from injury? We need to hear from Eagles fans! Hit us up at 215-315-7982 or use the has...
Jan 16, 2023•45 min
Chris and Raheem are joined by Justin Verrier to discuss The Ringer's NBA rankings and where some of the Sixers are on the list. Is Joel Embiid ranked too low? Plus, Sixers fans have been pondering the thought of Tyrese Maxey coming off the bench in favor of De’Anthony Melton, who’s started the majority of the season and gives the team an edge defensively. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Guest: Justin Verrier Producer: Cliff Augustin Should Maxey come off the bench? - 215-315-7982 Learn more...
Jan 13, 2023•44 min
Sheil and Ben are back and previewing the Eagles' (hopeful) Super Bowl run that will start in the divisional round of the playoffs. It’s the Thursday Ten! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers: What’s the one thing the Eagles must do in order to win a second Super Bowl title? Would an Eagles-Cowboys playoff game be the most-hyped game in Lincoln Financial Field history? Plus, Ben’s All-Pro team had NFL Twitter up in arms, including Haason Reddick fans. Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Produc...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In Jalen Hurts’s first game back after his injury, the Eagles clinched the NFC’s top seed and a much-needed week of rest for the first round of the playoffs. Sheil and Ben discuss how Hurts looked in action for the first time since injuring his shoulder in Week 15. Also, they take a big-picture look at the NFC playoff matchups. How big of a disappointment would it be if the Eagles don’t reach the Super Bowl? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Voice your concerns: 215-315-7982 Learn more about yo...
Jan 09, 2023•54 min
We first want to send our thoughts and prayers to the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin and the Bills community during this difficult and challenging time. Should Jalen Hurts play against the Giants on Sunday if he’s not 100 percent healthy? The Eagles could lock up a much-needed bye week and home-field advantage or fall to the fifth seed, head down to Tampa for the second year in a row, and play Tom Brady and the Bucs; but is putting Hurts out there worth the risk? Sheil and Ben also reviewed the fil...
Jan 05, 2023•45 min
Chris and Raheem are back for the first Sixers pod of 2023, and address everything that’s happened since Christmas. With Joel Embiid firmly in the running for MVP, is it OK for him to consider taking certain games off to heal his body for the playoffs? How much is James Harden actually considering returning to Houston? Plus, Tyrese Maxey is back and looks like he’s returning to form after being out for over a month. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Jan 05, 2023•33 min
