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The Vet Alumni Podcast w/ Tek & Prem

Music Producers talking Philly sports. Raised in Veterans Stadium, we bled green when Jaws and Randall almost won rings, but fell short, when Donovan and Andy almost won multiple rings, and when that beautiful building collapsed to the ground to become a parking lot in 2003. Join Tek & Prem weekly with some of Philly's finest media members on the VetLine.

Episodes

Phillies Season Preview w/ Matt Gelb

Tek & Prem welcome Phillies Beat Writer for The Athletic on the VetLine for a Phillies Season Preview. Will this team win 90 games? We discuss their ceiling. Tek & Prem react to the Eagles trade with the Saints. Howie Roseman with another masterful draft capital move. Draft talk. Sixers winding down regular season. They hang on to beat the 25-win Pacers after leading by 28 points. Will they move past the 2nd Round this year? Segments include: VetPhact, Around The Bases, VetLine, Numbers Don't Li...

Apr 06, 202248 minEp. 68

2nd Round Exit?

Tek & Prem wlecome Frank Klose of 97.3 ESPN South Jersey and The Powder Blue Podcast on the VetLine to tackle all the pertinent Philly Sports topics. Sixers fall to the Bucks. Eagles gearing up for the draft after signing another starter for the defense. Phillies wrapping up Spring Training in one week. Can the pitching be good enough? The lineup is poised to be elite. Season opens April 8 at home against the Athletics. Howie Roseman's draft strategy. Jalen Hurts discussion and growth. Sixers lo...

Mar 30, 202249 minEp. 67

Phils Add Power, Sixers In Dead Heat

Tek & Prem welcome Austin Krell, Sixers Writer & NBA Reporter for The Painted Lines and USA Today on the VetLine to talk Sixers basketball. The Phillies make some power moves, adding Schwarber and Castellanos to the lineup. Spring Training is underway. High ceiling for Phillies offense. Sixers up and down. Solid short-handed victory over the Heat preceeded by an inexplicable loss to the Raptors. Lakers tonight at the Staples Center. Eagles add Zach Pascal, re-uniting him with HC Nick Sirianni. N...

Mar 23, 202249 minEp. 66

Howie Makes a Splash, Baseball Is Back

Tek & Prem welcome Chip of ChipNDrip & All About The Birds on the VetLine to talk Birds free agency moves & the Sixers. Haason Reddick is an Eagle, the Camden native signs to play for his hometown team. Wide receiver market is moving fast. Draft approaching. A clearer picture of Jalen Hurts' ceiling is coming in 2022. Sixers drop a couple games to Nets and Nuggets and almost lose to the Orlando Magic. Eastern Conference seeding shuffle. Baseball is back and Phillies are making moves. Opening day...

Mar 16, 202253 minEp. 65

Ben's Grievance, Embiid is MVP

Tek & Prem welcome Jason Blevins of The Painted Lines on the VetLine. Ben Simmons' returning to the Center tomorrow night. He will be on the bench. Joel Embiid and James Harden undefeated thus far. Showdown versus Brooklyn on-deck. Tyrese Maxey on the rise fast. Sixers could be Finals bound. Tons of movement in the NFL of big names and contracts. Will the Eagles get into the action before the draft? Draft discussion and stategy as it looms near. Baseball still locked out, season in jeopardy. Seg...

Mar 09, 202246 minEp. 64

Finals Bound?

Tek & Prem welcome SportsRadio 94WIP On-Air Host Tom Kelly aka TK on the VetLine. The Sixers are legitimate contenders again. James Harden and Joel Embiid look fluid on the court. Eastern Conference is not scary. Deep playoff run is likely. Tyrese Maxey developing into a star. Tobias Harris future in question. Finals are in sight. 2nd half Sixers recap of last 4 seasons. James Harden playoff career perspective. Baseball locked out. Regular season delayed. NFL Draft approaching. Russell Wilson to...

Mar 02, 202243 minEp. 63

A New Era Begins

Tek & Prem are back after a winter break and welcome Lucas Johnson of The Sixer Sense on the VetLine for the 'Enter The Center' segment. James Harden is a Sixer. Ben Simmons is a Net as the saga has comes to a conclusion. What is this team's ceiling? Can they represent the East in the Finals? Joel Embiid has a true superstar next to him now. This Friday night the New Era begins for Philly basketball versus the underrated Timberwolves. Tek & Prem mix in some Eagles talk. Segments include: Enter T...

Feb 23, 202254 minEp. 62

Sixers On Fire, Brady Retires

Tek & Prem welcome Kevin Kinkead of Crossing Broad on the VetLine to talk Sixers and give his Super Bowl pick. The Sixers surging. Huge home OT win with no Joel Embiid vs Grizzlies Monday night. Wizards on deck. The Eastern Conference is a jumbled mess. Can they move passed the 2nd Round of the Playoffs? Tom Brady hangs it up after 22 seasons. The Goat discussion, regular season and postseason. Eagles Draft talk. Team set up to build around Jalen Hurts. 94WIP stoking the flames of controversy in...

Feb 02, 202243 minEp. 61

Birds Wrap-Up, Sixers Revv Up, Flyers Give Up

Tek & Prem look ahead to the Eagles offseason and review the season overall. Jalen Hurts performance. Nick Sirianni's future. The draft strategy. Defense the primary need at key positions like pass rusher and cornerback. Sixers 2 games back of the top spot in East, winning at a faster rate. Embiid continues to shatter franchise marks for consecutive games with 30+ points. Sixers missed their championship window. Ben Simmons may not be traded by the deadline according to various reports as well a...

Jan 26, 202251 minEp. 60

Playoff Preview w/ Brenden Deeg

Tek & Prem discuss the upcoming Wild Card Matchup with Tampa Bay in-depth with National Football Post Writer Brenden Deeg on the VetLine. Jalen Hurts with a chance to win a Playoff game before Carson Wentz. They have a puncher's chance against the defending Super Bowl Champions and Tom Brady. Bucs getting healthy. Eagles able to work in a proverbial bye week to rest starters. Sixers winners of 7 straight. Joel playing like an MVP yet again. Will Ben Simmons be traded prior to the deadline? Rumor...

Jan 12, 202247 minEp. 59

9 Wins! Playoff Bound

Tek & Prem react to the Eagles punching their ticket for the NFC Playoffs. 94WIP Producer & Bell And The Birdmen member Francisco Rojas joins the VetLine to give his take. Jalen Hurts leads the Birds to a comeback win on the road in Washington to complete the sweep of the division rival. The rungame shines again behind Boston Scott. Defense comes up with late interception to seal the deal. Eagles will be on the road in round one. Who will they play? Tek & Prem discuss possible opponents and who ...

Jan 05, 202259 minEp. 58

Win & In

Tek & Prem come to you live from Last Out Media with Vince Quinn and John Barchard of Bell And The Birdmen! A year-end wrap up focused on the Birds Playoff push. A huge game is on deck in Washington, which would likely punch the Eagles Playoff ticket. Jalen Hurts improvement is clear, Nick Sirianni has grown into quite a young coach. The rungame leads the NFL. January football is coming. Will they rise to the occasion? Segments include: VetLine, VetPhact, Numbers Don't Lie, and Prem's NFL Picks....

Dec 30, 202147 minEp. 57

Controlling Their Fate

Tek & Prem discuss the Eagles surge towards Playoff football. Jalen Hurts poised and efficient against Washington. A winnable game vs the New York Giants is on deck at the Linc. Ryan Rothstein of 94WIP joins the VetLine to talk Birds. Nick Sirianni's evolution as a head coach is clear and evident. The run game continues to roll teams over and gain yards at a record pace. Sixers are an average basketball team. Segments include: Wednesday Afternoon Quarterback, VetLine, & Prem's NFL Picks.Courtesy...

Dec 23, 202137 minEp. 56

Chasing Washington

Tek & Prem discuss the upcoming showdown at the Linc against the Washington Football Team. A win places them in position to make the NFC playoffs. Jim Grasso of Wildfire Podcasting joins the VetLine during Wednesday Afternoon Quarterback to talk Birds. Jalen Hurts with a golden opportunity in front of him to lead the team into January. DeVonta Smith heading into a matchup against the league's 30th ranked pass defense. Nick Sirianni improving as HC. Sixers still hard to figure out. Fresh off a ni...

Dec 15, 202152 minEp. 55

Quarterback Controversy??

Tek & Prem discuss the Eagles recent win over the Jets and the performance of Gardner Minshew. Do we have another quarterback controversy in Philly? Jalen Hurts should be ready to go after the bye week. 4 Division games to go, playoff spot is within reach. Sirianni improving as coach overall. Sixers up and down. We welcome Noah Levick from NBC Sports Philadelphia on the VetLine for 'Enter The Center' to talk Sixers. Will they round into form? The Flyers are a disaster. Segments include: Wednesda...

Dec 08, 202156 minEp. 54

Playoffs?

Tek & Prem discuss the Eagles surge into playoff contention. Conor Myles of Sports Illustrated & Tyler Zulli of 97.5 The Fanatic join the VetLine to talk Birds and Sixers. Eagles handle the Saints by running all over them again. Nick Sirianni showing growth as a head coach and playing to his team's strengths. Jalen Hurts progressing and learning how to win. Darius Slay making plays at a fast rate. Jalen Reagor still absent. Division clash with the Giants on Sunday at Met Life Stadium. Daniel Jon...

Nov 24, 202157 minEp. 53

Birds Alive, Sixers Dive

Tek & Prem discuss the Eagles potential for a playoff berth after the impressive road win in Denver. Run game a strength. The remaining schedule is light. Defense can handle non-elite quarterbacks. Jalen Hurts progressing and Nick Sirianni learning fast. DeVonta Smith making a case for Offensive Rookie Of The Year. Big Play Slay makes his mark in Denver. David Shepherd of CBS Radio and SiriusXM joins the VetLine during 'Enter The Center' to talk Sixers, as they nosedive in the Eastern Conference...

Nov 17, 202148 minEp. 52

Sixers Are Legit?

Tek & Prem welcome Jimmy Smith from On The Road To Victory on the VetLine to discuss the Birds. A tough road tilt with the red-hot Broncos is on the horizon. Defense struggling mightily to force incompletions at an historic rate. Jalen Hurts franchise QB discussion. Looking ahead to the draft capital. The Sixers have been impressive in spite of injuries, Ben Simmons absence, and a COVID outbreak. Seth Curry shooting at a career-best pace & Tyrese Maxey may be a star. George Niang & Andre Drummon...

Nov 10, 202151 minEp. 51

The Eagles 'Process' Has Begun

Tek & Prem present their 50th episode from the Last Out Media Studio with John Barchard and Vince Quinn [Bell And The Birdmen] co-hosting. The Eagles lose again in convincing fashion. Has their "process" begun? The defense allows Derek Carr to complete over 90%. The offense is sporadic and ineffective most of the day. Jalen Hurts underwhelming. Nick Sirianni in over his head. The Sixers start 2-1 and have beaten no one. Collapse vs Brooklyn. Flyers are more of the same. Segments include: Enter T...

Oct 26, 202153 minEp. 50

The Ben Simmons Saga Continues

Tek & Prem welcome two guests on the VetLine: 94WIP On-Air Host Tom Kelly, & Chip from Chips and Dish, to talk Eagles and Sixers. Ben Simmons returns to Philly and is immediately detrimental to the team. Doc Rivers removes him from practice. He does not speak to the media as promised. Joel Embiid does not want to babysit and instead is focusing on the guys who want to be here. Season starts tonight in New Orleans. Eagles lose another game and look poor in doing so. Nick Sirianni's system referre...

Oct 20, 202147 minEp. 49

Finally A Win

Tek & Prem dive into the Sixers' mess with Ben Simmons. He has returned to Philly amidst confusion. The NBA Regular Season starts next week. The Eagles defense & Jalen Hurts lead the Birds to a gutsy win in Carolina to climb to 2-3. Promising result for a young team. Quez Watkins and DeVonta Smith come up big. Darius Slay shows his worth with 2 INTS. Tek & Prem welcome Director for Broad Street Hockey Bill Matz on the VetLine to Enter The Center for a Flyers Season Preview. He gives his take on ...

Oct 13, 202148 minEp. 48

Another Loss, Big Red Gets #100

Tek & Prem react to the Eagles loss to the Chiefs, which drops them to 1-3. Phillies Beat Writer Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer joins the VetLine for the 'Around The Bases' segment to close the book on the 2021 Phillies. Ben Simmons still not with the Sixers as the NBA Preseason begins. Jalen Hurts has a big game vs KC, but the defense cannot stop Mahomes and Hill in the 4th quarter. Nick Sirianni struggling to call effective plays in the redzone. Eagles linebackers poor performance is ...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 47

The Debacle In Dallas

Tek & Prem react to the disaster at Jerryworld as the Eagles lose by 20. Eagles fall to 1-2 and look awful in doing so. Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts performance in question. Injuries decimate the offensive line yet again. Eagles facing a tough road with Kansas City coming to town and a road game in Carolina on the horizon. Tyler Steege joins the VetLine on Wednesday Afternoon Quarterback to discuss the Eagles early season woes and expectations, and gives his assessment. Ben Simmons not reportin...

Sep 29, 202147 minEp. 46

Victory In Atlanta

Tek & Prem react to the Eagles Week 1 drubbing of the Falcons. NFL AP Writer Rob Maaddi joins the show for the first 2021 installment of 'Wednesday Afternoon Quarterback' & Jon Marks of Marks & Reese (94WIP) hits up the VetLine to talk Birds. Jalen Hurts shows out in a major way. Nick Sirianni impresses in coaching debut. Miles Sanders has an efficient day. DeVonta Smith catches TD as first NFL catch. Jalen Reagor gets into the action. The defense clamps down and dominates on the road. 49ers com...

Sep 15, 202157 minEp. 45

Eagles Season Preview with John Barchard & Vince Quinn

Tek & Prem are joined by Bell And The Birdmen, featuring John Barchard & Vince Quinn of Last Out Media, for the entire episode. Catch all four voices at Villa Capri Pizza in Doylestown for every Birds game this season. Eagles Season Preview. Unknowns are on both sides of the ball. Playmakers waiting in the wings. Jalen Hurts' has one year to prove it. National takes on his abilities. Jalen Reagor has a lot to prove. Gabrielle Starr, Editor of the Phillies Blog on Fansided, 'That Ball's Outta Her...

Sep 08, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 44

The 53 Is Set

Tek & Prem announce a partnership with Bell & The Birdmen, John Barchard & Vince Quinn, for every Eagles game broadcast from Villa Capri in Doylestown. Kevin Kinkead of Crossing Broad joins the VetLine to talk Birds & the Ben Simmons debacle. Reactions to the final 53-man roster for the Birds. Defensive line again the team strength. Acquisition of Gardner Minshew solidifies QB depth for very little given up. NFL Week 1 less than 2 weeks away. History of last 11 Super Bowl Champions Preseason per...

Sep 01, 202144 minEp. 43

The 53-Man Roster According To Us

Tek & Prem welcome Jack Fritz of 94WIP on the VetLine to talk Birds & Phils. Eagles Preseason wraps up this week against the Jets. Reaction to terrible preseason game versus Patriots. Joint practice validity discussion. Breakdown of the expected 53-Man roster for the Eagles. Depth of the team in question. Phillies barely remain in the race . Easy schedule approaching as last chance to catch the Braves. Segments include: VetLine, Around The Bases, Eagles Roster Breakdown, & Prem's MLB Picks.Court...

Aug 25, 202149 minEp. 42

Preseason Week 2

Tek & Prem discuss the Eagles first preseason game performance against the Steelers at the Linc. Jalen Hurts progressing nicely as QB1. Quez Watkins flashes his speed. Jalen Reagor with highlight reel catches. First-team defense has a strong showing. DeVonta Smith back at practice. Nick Sirianni impresses with his composure. Staff Writer David Esser for Sportscasting dot com & Bullpen Blues Podcast joins the #VetLine to talk Phils. Atlanta claims possession of first place in the NL East. Bryce H...

Aug 18, 202140 minEp. 41

1st Place Phils

Tek & Prem react to the Phillies winning streak, Ben Simmons childish games, and the Eagles upcoming preseason game. A special VetLine segment with NY-based podcast Clapback Sports discusses Eagles/Giants outlook and roster concerns. Bryce Harper playing at an MVP-level. Zach Wheeler pitching at a Cy Young-level. Braves right behind Phils in NL East. Mets sinking. Jalen Hurts up and down in Training Camp but starting the first preseason game versus Steelers. Eagles defensive improvements. Segmen...

Aug 11, 202149 minEp. 40

Training Camp Week 2 Standouts

Tek & Prem discuss Eagles Training Camp standouts & Nick Sirianni's work ethic. Brent Hershey of BaseballHQ joins the VetLine for 'Around The Bases' to talk Phils & the team at The Drunk On Broad Podcast joins the show. Carson Wentz' foot injury puts Eagles 1st-Rounder from Colts in jeopardy. DeVonta Smith MCL injury 2-4 weeks. Quez Watkins and Travis Fulgham performing well in camp. John Gannon's defense disguising coverages well. Josh Sweat improving fast. Phillies hanging around in NL East ra...

Aug 04, 202154 minEp. 39