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The Ringer's Philly Special

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Sheil Kapadia has got you covered with all things Eagles with weekly previews and instant reactions to every Eagles game. Also tune in for the Sixers, Phillies and all of your other favorite teams in town, with unique conversations from Chris Ryan, Raheem Palmer, Anthony Dabbundo, Ace Producer Cliff and other local personalities.

Episodes

Pads Come on at Eagles Training Camp! Here's What We Saw.

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation who was at Eagles training camp on Tuesday and made some astute observations about what he’s seen so far. Will 2023 first-round pick Nolan Smith make an impact this year based off of what he’s done at camp so far (13:04)? How different has the offense looked under Kellen Moore in training camp (30:54)? Will 2024 first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell be receiving a lot of snaps at CB2 this season with how good he’s been at camp (39:05)? P...

Jul 30, 20241 hr 23 min

The Best Version of Saquon, Phillies Trades, and Embiid's Olympic Performance!

Sheil is back with another edition of the Sunday night pod, talking Eagles, Phillies, and Joel Embiid at the Olympics. What value will Saquon Barkley bring to the Eagles this season (02:51)? Plus, the Phillies acquired reliever Carlos Estévez and outfielder Austin Hays during the week (21:00). Lastly, Joel Embiid has been getting a lot of flak for his performance in the Olympics for Team USA, but is it that big of a deal (31:28)? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to ...

Jul 29, 202459 min

Jalen Hurts Impresses and Other Eagles Training Camp Takeaways With EJ Smith!

Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer had boots on the ground at Eagles camp on Thursday and made a few observations. How good has Jalen Hurts looked so far in camp (4:42)? How much different will the offense look under Kellen Moore in comparison to last season (22:46)? How have Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis fared thus far with the lofty expectations for them this upcoming season (29:45)? What would be a productive season for Saquon Barkley (56:23)? We want to hear from you! 215-315-79...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 19 min

Phillies Bullpen Issues, Trade Deadline Buzz, and What to Do With Bryson Stott?

The Phillies have been on a little slide since returning from All-Star break, and Sheil and Anthony are trying to figure out why. They came up with three takes each to further assess what the Phillies should be doing going forward. What is the pecking order for the relievers (8:44)? What do the Phillies need to add at the deadline (24:22)? What’s been going on with Bryson Stott this season (35:25)? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 8 min

Nick Sirianni Temperature Check and Reasons to Be Excited for Eagles Training Camp!

Eagles training camp is just two days away, and Sheil is back with some questions to get you prepared for camp and the start of the 2024 season. What will this season be all about (2:16)? Why are there discrepancies with the Eagles betting lines between FanDuel and the FTN Almanac, formerly the Football Outsiders Almanac (15:03)? Plus, Sheil lists the reasons we should be excited for camp (30:48)!! We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check...

Jul 22, 202446 min

Eagles Training Camp Preview With Jimmy Kempski!

Training camp is right around the corner for the Birds, so Sheil and Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice discuss a few hot topics that will come up in training camp. What’s Jalen Hurts’s relationship with Nick Sirianni? What player will come out of nowhere during camp? Which undrafted free agent should fans keep their eye on? Who’s most likely to cause a scuffle in training camp? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find o...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 16 min

Phillies Burning Questions and Sixers Therapy Session!

After a stellar first half of the season, the Phillies are sitting comfortably in the driver's seat of the NL East, with an 8.5-game lead over the Braves. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the historic first half of the season and what’s to come in the second half (7:15). Who’s been the biggest surprise for the Phillies? Will the Phillies have a Cy Young winner? Plus, Sheil and Cliff talk about the Sixers' offseason and fan expectations for the team (52:32). We want to hear from you! 215-315-79...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 29 min

Sheil's Back! Jalen Hurts Expectations, Sixers Reality Check, And Phils Thoughts at the Break

Sheil is back from his month-long sabbatical and wanted to get off the ground running with some of the stuff he’s missed during that time. First, he jumps into an Eagles discussion surrounding QB Jalen Hurts. What version of Jalen Hurts will we be seeing in 2024 (4:05)? What will the likely outcome be for the Sixers with all their new editions including Paul George (22:45)? Lastly, just how fun has this Phillies season been (34:20)? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed ...

Jul 14, 202449 min

New-Look Sixers, Phillies’ Historic Season, Jalen Hurts Back to MVP Form?

Cliff is joined by ESPN’s Paul Hembekedis, a.k.a. Hembo, to discuss the Sixers’ chances with Paul George and the other free agent additions, the Phillies’ historic season and what it will take to win the World Series, and whether Jalen Hurts will regain his MVP form after a disastrous end to the 2023 season. We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional detail...

Jul 10, 202453 min

Seven Phillies Get All-Star Nods, and Sixers Sign Caleb Martin

Daryl Morey made another move this week to improve the Sixers by signing free agent Caleb Martin. Where do the Sixers rank in the NBA with the players they've signed this offseason? The Phillies set a franchise record with seven All-Stars, including four pitchers. How historic has this season been? Plus, what moves should they make at the trade deadline? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen ...

Jul 08, 202452 min

Sixers Sign Paul George in Free Agency

Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer discuss the Sixers landing Paul George, arguably the biggest free agent in franchise history. What events led to Paul George leaving his hometown Clippers team to come all the way out east and play in Philly? Plus, they examine the signings of Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond, and Eric Gordon. Has president of basketball operations Daryl Morey done a good job so far this offseason? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. P...

Jul 02, 202446 min

Phillies' Injury Bug, and Sixers Possibly Landing Paul George

Anthony Dabbundo is joined by Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation to discuss the hectic lineup changes the Phillies have had all week. How long will the team be without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber? Has Johan Rojas improved since being called up from Triple-A? What are the Phillies' trade-deadline options? Plus, are the Sixers really frontrunners for Paul George? By adding another All-Star, can the team compete with loaded Celtics and Knicks in the East? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ri...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 9 min

Sixers Select Jared McCain at No. 16 in the 2024 NBA Draft

The Sixers selected Jared McCain from Duke at no. 16 in the 2024 NBA draft. Cliff is joined by Devon Givens of PHLY to discuss the pick and what’s next for the Sixers this offseason. Do the Sixers have trade targets outside of Paul George and Jimmy Butler? Which free agents who were on the roster last year should the Sixers re-sign? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the epis...

Jun 27, 202451 min

Bryce Harper’s MVP Candidacy and Big Week for the Sixers

Bryce Harper currently has the second-shortest odds on FanDuel to win the NL MVP. Just how good has he been on this spectacular Phillies squad, which is currently on one of the best starts in franchise history? Plus, the NBA draft is this week, and the Sixers have a lot of needs to fulfill heading into the draft. What will they do with the no. 16 pick? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to...

Jun 24, 202449 min

Eagles Jersey Number Analytics Podcast, 2024 Edition

Ben is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton Bleeding Green Nation for the 2024 Eagles jersey number analytics podcast. They examine every Eagles player's number on the roster and determine what their numbers will mean to their success this upcoming season. This is not a joke. We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ben Solak Guest: Brandon Lee Gow...

Jun 18, 20241 hr 27 min

Phillies Rough Patch and J.T. Realmuto Out for Roughly a Month

The Phillies are currently going through a tough stretch of the season, and they are now faced with the reality of losing catcher J.T. Realmuto for about a month. Anthony Dabbundo and producer Cliff discuss what the injury means for the Phils and how they can weather the storm. Anthony talks about his trip to Baltimore on Friday as he witnessed the Phillies' extra-innings win. Plus, Trea Turner’s return and which players the Phillies will be targeting at the deadline. We want to hear from you! 2...

Jun 17, 202449 min

Eagles Film Review! Talking WR3 Options With Coach Flinn.

Sheil is joined by Princeton University receivers coach Brian Flinn to examine what the Eagles' options are at WR3. They first evaluate Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilson, fifth- and sixth-round Eagles picks, respectively. Could a late-rounder make an immediate impact next season? Is Parris Campbell the answer to the void, or could return specialist Britain Covey take the leap and get more offensive snaps? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please c...

Jun 11, 202448 min

Eagles Minicamp Takeaways With EJ Smith!

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith from the Philadelphia Inquirer, who was also boots-on-the-ground at Eagles workouts this week. Why is team owner Jeffrey Lurie selling a minority stake in the franchise? Could the Eagles be facing more offensive issues after Jalen Hurts claimed 95 percent of it is new? Plus, how good could the DB core of Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Kelee Ringo be for next season and the future? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gami...

Jun 07, 20241 hr 29 min

Expectations for Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, Plus a Wild Phillies Weekend!

Sheil opens the pod with a discussion surrounding Eagles' 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis and 2023 first-round pick Jalen Carter. What can we expect from the Georgia duo now that Fletcher Cox has retired (03:32)? The Phillies are off to one of the best starts ever, but were hit with a few injuries over the weekend against the Cardinals. Are there concerns with the injuries to Ranger Suarez and Brandon Marsh (30:09)? Plus, did Cliff finally break the curse? We want to hear from you! 215-315-79...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 13 min

Eagles Practice Observations, Bryce Harper's Season, and State of the Phillies!

Sheil stopped by Eagles practice today and has some big-picture thoughts that he wants to review (02:23). Will the Eagles' 2024 first-round pick, Quinyon Mitchell, be ready to start at the beginning of the season? New Ringer writer and Philly local Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to discuss the Phillies' progress so far this season. Is there real concern for Bryce Harper’s health (16:32)? Plus, is there excitement for a new season of 'Mare of Easttown' and Shane Gillis’s new show, 'Tires'? We wan...

May 30, 20241 hr 11 min

Eagles Practice Observations! Here's Everything We Saw at OTAs.

Sheil and EJ Smith have your football fix if you’re wondering how the Eagles' first OTA practice went. What were the immediate takeaways from the first practice? How deep is the secondary, and where was James Bradberry IV? Could we see A.J. Brown or Saquon take snaps in the slot? What about the offensive line? Who’s poised to take the right guard position? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or liste...

May 23, 20241 hr 21 min

The Phillies Are on Fire! Five Thoughts on How They're Doing It.

The Phillies have been on a roll all season long and currently have a 4.5-game lead in the NL East. Sheil has five takeaways from what he’s seen from the team so far this season. Are the Phillies a 100-win team? Which players have stepped up the most? How valuable has Ranger Suárez been the entire season? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. ...

May 20, 202446 min

Breaking Down the Eagles' 2024 Schedule

The Philadelphia Eagles' schedule has officially been released for the 2024 season. Sheil and UPenn professor Deniz Selman go over the schedule's strengths and weaknesses and predict the season record game by game. Which games will the fans be most interested in attending on the road? How can the NFL actually improve game scheduling instead of having multiple games start at once? Plus, the advantages of the new kickoff format. We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to res...

May 16, 20241 hr 40 min

What Does Success Look Like for Vic Fangio in 2024?

Sheil discusses what new Eagles DC Vic Fangio’s impact will be after the disastrous end of the 2023 season. How will Fangio mesh with the rest of the staff when training camp starts and the team will be managing the players' rep counts (02:12)? What are the most important parts of Fangio's defense (09:48)? Is the depth chart on defense better than it was last season (22:20)? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find...

May 13, 202439 min

Eagles Mailbag: Where Jalen Hurts Ranks, State of the Secondary, and More!

Sheil and Ben are back for one final pod before Ben leaves for the birth of his first child. The guys do a mailbag following the draft and acquisition of undrafted free agents. Where does Jalen Hurts currently rank amongst the top QBs in the NFL (03:31)? Who will have a breakout season: Jordan Davis or Nakobe Dean (38:25)? Plus, voicemails and best rap disses of all time (45:56). We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to...

May 09, 20241 hr 21 min

Phillies Stay Hot, Eagles' Offensive Depth Chart, and Putting Joel Embiid's Career Into Context

The Phillies currently have the best record in MLB, which is something that we are not used to at this stage of the season. Sheil discusses the red-hot start for the Phightin' Phils (02:31). Sheil then examines the Eagles. In what areas of the offense did the Eagles improve (15:09)? Sheil contextualizes Joel Embiid’s career compared to other greats in NBA history (36:01). We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find ou...

May 06, 202451 min

A Tobias Harris Goose Egg? Seriously? Sixers' Season Ends With Game 6 Loss to Knicks

Tobias Harris scored exactly zero points as the Sixers were eliminated on Thursday night by the New York Knicks in the first round. Sheil and Cliff talk about the lackluster performance from Harris, and how the Sixers have yet again come up short during the Joel Embiid era. We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Producer: Cl...

May 03, 202446 min

The Tyrese Maxey Game! Sixers Somehow Stay Alive Vs. Knicks

Tyrese Maxey saved the Sixers season on Tuesday night with a 46-point effort as the Sixers staved off elimination in a 112-106 victory over the Knicks. Sheil and Cliff discuss the late game heroics led by Maxey and how the Sixers avoided elimination. Plus, voicemails! We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Producer: Cliff Au...

May 01, 20241 hr

Eagles Sign Mekhi Becton, Draft Leftovers, and Sixers Therapy Session!

Breaking News: The Eagles and former Jets first-round pick, offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $5.5 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Sheil opens up the pod discussing what Becton’s role could be with the Birds, and how the Eagles did in the draft. The Sixers lost a heartbreaker to the Knicks in Game 4. Sheil, Raheem, and Cliff discuss the turmoil that caused the loss, including the lack of hustle, scoring down the stretch, and ...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 3 min

Eagles Draft Review: Day 3 Picks, Overall Grades, and What's Next

The 2024 draft has come and gone and the Eagles added some interesting new additions on Day 3. Sheil and Ben review the draft overall and break down each player and what their role could be. We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg ...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 14 min
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