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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

Eagles Film Review: Fangio Cooks, and Jalen Carter Dominates in Another Birds Victory

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' victory over the Ravens, and discuss how the defense dominated the Ravens offense. What scheme did Vic Fangio cook up to stifle Lamar Jackson and company (3:21)? Jalen Carter was held numerous times and still dominated up front (28:17). Even though the run game still ended up being effective, is there cause for concern with the offense (52:54)? Email: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. ...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 21 min

Eagles Stamp Their Status as Super Bowl Contenders With Win Over the Ravens

The Eagles defeated the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday for their eighth straight victory! Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss their biggest takeaways from the game and whether the Eagles can run the table for the rest of the season. The defense has anchored the team the entire season, and it stood against its toughest test at quarterback so far (2:51). What did the Eagles do offensively that worked and what areas still need improvement (29:46)? The Eagles are still behind t...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 20 min

Eagles-Ravens, Replacing Brandon Graham, And Weekly Mailbag with EJ Smith!

Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer start off the pod with a hot take that Thanksgiving is overrated. What’s the latest on the injuries to Devonta Smith and Darius Slay (03:41)? How will the Eagles try to replace Brandon Graham, who was having an excellent season (6:44)? What’s at stake for the Eagles as far as first place goes in the NFC (23:38). What will the headlines be if the Eagles win or lose (36:35)? Plus, more hilarious e-mails and predictions! Email: [email protected] ...

Nov 29, 20241 hr 23 min

Eagles Film Review! Saquon's Big Day, Fangio's Adjustments, and Preparing for the Ravens.

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' victory over the Rams and now look forward to another tough test on Sunday against the Ravens. Has Kellen Moore opened up the passing game more, and is Jalen Hurts comfortable with it (7:57)? Why are Saquon and the Eagles run game almost impossible to stop (17:48)? Brandon Graham will be missed on the defensive side of the ball. How will the Eagles fill his huge void (31:55)? Plus, a preview of the matchup against the Ra...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 13 min

Saquon Does It Again! Takeaways From the Eagles' 7th Straight WIn

The Eagles beat the Rams in LA for their seventh straight win this season. Sheil and Brandon.Gowton discuss Saquon Barkley’s stellar performance, and more on Jalen Hurts and the defense. Has Saquon firmly put himself at the top of the NFL MVP conversation (3:32). How tough will it be for the Eagles to not have Bradnon Graham for the rest of the season(13:31)? Plus, more on the Eagles defense and a quick Nick Sirianni temp check (41:31) Email: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to res...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 17 min

Eagles Buzz, Rams Preview, Mailbag, and More with EJ Smith!

The Eagles are headed to Los Angeles for a Sunday night showdown against a high-powered Rams offense. Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer discuss the latest injury news, and what the discussions are coming out of NovaCare. Jalen Hurts popped up on the injury list along with DeVonta Smith. Could Smith be in danger of not suiting up this week (5:32)? What’s going on with Jake Elliott missing field goals (16:20)? Where does Nick Sirianni rank on the coaching hierarchy (22:21)? What will...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 34 min

Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Joel Embiid. The Sixers Season Takes Another Turn.

It was reported on Tuesday by Shams Charania of ESPN that Tyrese Maxey called out Joel Embiid for being late to practice and numerous other things during a players-only meeting following the Sixers’ 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Sheil, Anthony Dabbundo, and producer Cliff dive into the matter and discuss what might be going on with the Sixers. Email: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the en...

Nov 20, 202447 min

Eagles Film Review! Jalen Hurts, Quinyon Mitchell, and Rams Preview.

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' victory over the Commanders, and they give their thoughts on what they’ve noticed and the areas where the team needs some work. Has the passing game been disappointing considering the incredible receivers the Eagles have (21:25)? How was Jalen Hurts’s performance (28:36)? The Eagles defense has climbed to fifth in DVOA on the season thanks to its comfort with playing man at corner with star rookie Quinyon Mitchell (39:17...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 10 min

Eagles Stay Hot! Takeaways from the Big Win Over the Commanders

The Eagles defeated Jayden Daniels and the Commanders 26-18 on Thursday night for sole possession of first place in the NFC East. Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports discuss the key moments of the game that led to the Eagles victory. Vic Fangio is doing an amazing job at leading this defense unit (06:15). Saquon Barkley and the run game has been exceptional. He’s already surpassed 1,100 rush yards in just ten games (19:40.50). More on the defensive efforts of Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mit...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 9 min

Jared McCain Continues to Shine. Plus, Joel Embiid Returns to Action.

Cliff is joined by three-time NBA champion, NCAA champion, and former Sixer Danny Green to discuss the dreadful start of the season for the 76ers. Rookie Jared McCain has scored in double figures in his past four games, including 34 points against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. What role could he play when the Sixers have all of their stars back? Former MVP Joel Embiid made his season debut on Tuesday against the Knicks. When can the Philly faithful expect him to be back to his MVP form? Email: Rin...

Nov 14, 202431 min

Are the Eagles Ready to Face Commanders Rookie Sensation Jayden Daniels and More With EJ Smith!

The Eagles are locked into their matchup Thursday night against the Commanders and QB Jayden Daniels. Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer discuss the latest injuries, news, and vibes coming out of the NovaCare Complex, with Jayden Daniels being the Eagles’ topic of discussion during the short week (07:51). How exactly did Zack Baun become an Eagle, and why is he thriving under Vic Fangio (14:08)? Plus, a Nick Sirianni temperature check! Has he actually helped improve the team in the ...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 33 min

Eagles Film Review: What's the Formula for Beating the Commanders?

The Eagles are set to face rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in a huge Thursday night divisional matchup for the lead in the NFC East. Sheil and Shawn Syed have watched the film from Philly's game with the Cowboys, and it now moves forward to a tougher opponent on a short week. How did Jalen Hurts look overall after struggling early on in the Dallas game (08:12)? How fun has this Eagles defense been under Vic Fangio, and can it keep that momentum against the Commander...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 7 min

Eagles Stomp Cowboys, Setting Up Monster Matchup Vs. Commanders

The Eagles destroyed the division rival Dallas Cowboys 34-6 on Sunday, getting their fifth straight victory. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss the lopsided victory and look forward to Thursday’s showdown against another division rival, the Washington Commanders. What stood out on the offensive side of the ball from Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley (8:54)? Is the defense the strength of the team, and is Zack Baun the best linebacker in Eagles history (21:00)? Quinyon Mit...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 8 min

Eagles-Cowboys, Cowboys Week, DeVonta Smith Hamstring Update, and More With EJ Smith!

It’s Cowboys week! Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer get you set for the matchup against the hated Dallas Cowboys with the latest injury news and a game preview. What's the latest on DeVonta Smith and his hamstring injury (03:40)? Saquon is having an MVP-like season, but are the amount of touches he’s getting concerning (11:02)? Plus, the latest on the Bryce Huff trade rumors (18:55). How reliable is the “tush push”? It was stuffed a couple of times on Sunday, but are there ways to...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 16 min

Eagles Film Review: Vic Fangio's Defense, Jalen Hurts Evaluation, and More!

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' nail-biter win over the Jaguars and give you the positive and negative from the game. What stood out from the Eagles offense on film (03:55)? Why did the Brotherly Shove get stuffed more than usual on Sunday (26:39)? What did Sheil and Shawn see from Jalen Hurts (30:40)? The Eagles defense has stepped up over the past couple of weeks. What has Vic Fangio done schematically to have players on that side of the ball excelli...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 8 min

Eagles Survive (Barely)! Takeaways From the Win Over the Jaguars

The Eagles squeaked out a close one against the Jaguars at the Linc on Sunday to improve to 6-2. Sheil discusses his big takeaways from the game, and what the Birds’ schedule looks like going forward. Just how chaotic was this game (02:32)? Sheil does a temperature check on Nick Sirianni following some of his head-scratching decisions (21:48). Zack Baun and Cooper DeJean continue to make plays for this defense. Plus, Sheil and Cliff discuss Joel Embiid and Jason Kelce’s incidents on Saturday. Le...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 6 min

Eagles-Jaguars, Potential Trade Deadline Moves, and More With EJ Smith!

Sheil and EJ Smith of ‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’ discuss the latest news coming out of NovaCare Complex this week, as well as why Jalen Hurts didn’t golf with Barack Obama and some of his teammates. Are we sure Mekhi Becton should be starting over Tyler Steen (06:04)? Will the Eagles be making a move at the deadline this season (13:22)? What should we expect from the Jaguars (28:44)? Plus, some funny e-mails on Cliff’s two socks and predictions (43:19)! Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982 Email:...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 13 min

Eagles Film Review! How the Birds Cooked the Bengals for Their Third Straight Win.

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' dominant win over the Bengals, and there are a lot of positives to take away from it. Which three things stood out on offense (4:20)? If there’s one thing Chip Kelly did right during his time in Philly, it was bringing Jeff Stoutland in as the offensive line coach (16:39). What improvements did we see from Jalen Hurts in the passing game and as a runner (20:40)? Plus, the defense caused some turnovers, but should the Eag...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 4 min

Are the Eagles Back? Takeaways From the Best Win of the Year!

The Eagles blew out the Cincinnati Bengals 37-17 on Sunday, securing their third victory in a row. With the Eagles winning in convincing fashion yet again, are they back? Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss the victory and what’s been working in recent weeks. Just how good was this victory compared to other ones in recent seasons? Are the Eagles title contenders (02:41)? How impressive was Jalen Hurts on Sunday, scoring four total touchdowns and not turning the ball ove...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 11 min

Eagles-Bengals Picks and Storylines with EJ Smith!

The Eagles are set to face the Bengals this Sunday in Cincy who are also coming off of victories against the Giants and the Browns. Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Inquirer to discuss the latest news and what to expect. What is the latest on the injury front to Dallas Goedert and Mekhi Becton (03:04)? Has the Eagles progressed in the past couple of weeks, or are they merely relying on talent to win matchups (12:44)? What’s the temperature check on Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni (22:12)? What p...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 3 min

Chris Ryan’s Eagles and Sixers Temperature Check

Sheil and Chris Ryan linked up at the Spotify studios in L.A. to do a preview of the Sixers' season and a temperature check on the Eagles and Phillies. What do we make of Joel Embiid and Paul George starting the season injured? What are the Sixers' realistic chances of making a postseason run in the Embiid era? Plus, how does Chris feel about Nick Sirianni’s recent antics and how the Eagles have been performing? What is the current state of affairs for all of the teams in the city? Leave us a vo...

Oct 23, 202432 min

Eagles Film Review: Is Vic Fangio’s Defense Coming Together?

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports are back with another film review following the Eagles' dominant victory over the Giants and ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Bengals. What did the Eagles defense do differently to confuse Daniel Jones and the Giants offense (02:40)? Saquon Barkley had another excellent game against his former team and continues to impress this season. How else can he be utilized in this offense (13:04)? What’s with the Eagles' passing game, and why can’t they score...

Oct 23, 202455 min

Eagles-Giants Takeaways: Birds Deliver Dominant Win and Look Like a Normal (!) Team

The Eagles had a dominant win over the Giants in Saquon Barkley’s return to MetLife on Sunday afternoon. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss the victory and whether this is a positive sign for the Birds. What are the biggest takeaways from the game (2:48)? How great was Saquon against the Giants, and how good has he been this season overall (9:12)? How did Jalen Hurts and the passing game perform (19:23)? How good was Vic Fangio in scheming up the defense to confuse Dan...

Oct 21, 202457 min

Eagles-Giants, Nick Sirianni Temperature Check, and More With EJ Smith!

Nick Sirianni has been under the microscope all week for his actions following the Eagles' victory against the Browns on Sunday afternoon. Sheil and EJ Smith of the The Philadelphia Inquirer discuss the fallout from the victory and preview the Eagles' matchup this Sunday vs. the Giants. What’s the current Sirianni temperature check? How is he being viewed inside the NovaCare Complex (04:04)? RT Jordan Mailata suffered an injury during Sunday’s game and is expected to miss some time. How will the...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 31 min

Film Review: Are the Eagles Running Kellen Moore's Offense or Nick Sirianni's Offense?

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have finally reunited after the bye week for a film review of the Eagles' 20-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Whose offense is this: Kellen Moore's, Nick Sirianni's, or Jalen Hurts’s (09:51)? What offensive formula works for Jalen Hurts (24:05)? What did the guys notice on the defensive side of the ball? Plus, the development of Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean (36:49). Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982 Email: [email protected] The Ringer is commi...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 9 min

Eagles Win! But What Is Happening With Nick Sirianni?

The Eagles squeaked out a 20-16 win against the Cleveland Browns fresh off the bye week at the Linc. However, the close victory has raised many concerns about head coach Nick Sirianni’s behavior following the game toward fans and at his presser. Sheil has five takeaways from what he saw in the game. What is wrong with Sirianni? Why hasn’t the team scored in the first quarter yet this season? Where’s the play design that Kellen Moore was supposed to implement? Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982 E...

Oct 14, 202451 min

Eagles-Browns Picks and Story Lines With E.J. Smith and Zach Berman!

The early bye week and the Phillies loss has Eagles fans chomping at the bit for some football to finally return as the Birds are set to face the Browns this Sunday. Sheil is joined by E.J. Smith of the Inquirer and Zach Berman of PHLY to discuss some of the bye week news as well as Zach’s new book! Will A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Lane Johnson be ready for Sunday coming off of injuries (4:00)? What’s the latest on the Jalen Hurts–Nick Sirianni relationship? Plus, a Sirianni temperature check...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 31 min

Funeral Episode: The 2024 Phillies Season Is Dead. Now What?

The 2024 Philadelphia Phillies' season has come to a close after they fell to the Mets 4-1 in Game 4 of the NLDS thanks to a Francisco Lindor grand slam. Sheil and Anthony discuss the 95-win team falling short of the World Series again and what the future holds. Which players will be back, and which ones might be finding a new home this offseason? Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982 Email: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find o...

Oct 10, 202449 min

Disaster! Phillies Facing Elimination After Ugly Game 3 Loss.

The Phillies fell to the Mets, 7-2, in Game 3 of the NLDS. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the starts by Sean Manaea and Aaron Nola, the offense going silent yet again, and the bullpen being a complete disaster. Game 4 is now win or go home, and Ranger Suárez will be getting the start. What should we expect from Ranger, and how can the offense get to José Quintana? Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982 Email: [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ...

Oct 09, 202449 min

The Phillies Are Alive! Takeaways From an Instant Classic in Game 2.

The Phillies defeated the Mets in an NLDS Game 2 thriller! Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the pivotal plays, managerial decisions, and pitching changes that led to the victory. Plus, Nick Castellanos going from being booed to game-winning hero. Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982 Email: [email protected] 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 Anthony...

Oct 07, 202456 min
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