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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.

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  • Avg 1 hr 34 min
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  • August 3 · 1 hr 28 min

    Five Eagles Training Camp Thoughts With BLG!

    Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss his biggest takeaways from the first week of training camp. One of the biggest questions this upcoming season will be the offense in its entirety. How has it looked so far in camp? What are the biggest concerns? Which defensive player does BLG think is ready to make a major leap next season? (04:27) - Offensive concerns? (15:23) - Defensive player ready for breakout season (34:38) - Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers (46:26) - Tank Bigsby (1:05:47) - Sixers and Phillies Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ 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 Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 31 · 2 hr 8 min

    Eagles Training Camp Takeaways and Mailbag with Zach Berman!

    Eagles training camp is underway as we inch closer to the NFL season. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss training camp takeaways so far. Zach has his “ZB5” today from his time at camp. How different does the offense look? What are the vibes at camp so far? Jalen Carter got his extension! Will the offensive line be healthier coming into this season? When will Jonathan Greenard be able to practice now that he's placed on the PUP list? Plus, one of the best mailbags yet! (02:42) - Sean Mannion’s offense at camp (10:16) - Vibes at camp (16:55) - DeVonta Smith #1 receiver (31:52) - Jalen Carter’s extension (41:16) - Offensive line (50:15) - Jonathan Greenard (1:00:28) - Mailbag Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ 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 Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 27 · 1 hr 32 min

    LeBron Mania and Phillies Check-in with Anthony Dabbundo!

    We've now had a few days to digest LeBron's decision to come to Philly and play for the Sixers. How hyped has the city been since the announcement? Sheil discusses that with Anthony Dabbundo before they dive into the Phillies' recent woes. Is this the least optimistic fans have been about the team since the 2023 World Series run? They also discuss potential trade deadline targets for the Phils. (02:03) - LeBron Mania (31:47) - Phillies Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ 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 Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 24 · 1 hr 6 min

    EMERGENCY POD: LeBron James Is a Sixer!

    Yes, you read that correctly. LeBron James has decided to bring his talents to Philadelphia. We’re still in shock. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss LeBron joining the Sixers. How will he fit within the team? What are the expectations now that it’s official? How did Mike Gansey make all of this come together in one offseason? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ 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 Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 23 · 1 hr 57 min

    Eagles Training Camp Preview and Mailbag With Zach Berman!

    Eagles training camp is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to officially lock into football mode. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who has his ZB3 ahead of camp. How dialed in will everyone be with this new offense under Sean Mannion? When will Jalen Carter receive his contract extension? Also, Nick Sirianni’s use of AI. The mailbag is back with some new fun stories as well! (10:15) - New offensive scheme under Sean Mannion (23:24) - Jalen Carter’s future with the Eagles (40:21) - Nick Sirianni’s use of ChatGPT (55:26) - Mailbag Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ 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 Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 20 · 1 hr 58 min

    Eagles Expectations, Sixers Offseason, and State of the Phillies With Rich Hofmann!

    Sheil is joined by The Broad Street Bulletin’s Rich Hofmann to discuss their early training camp thoughts on the Eagles and whether Jalen Hurts has won over the fan base. Then, they analyze the latest on LeBron Watch and why the Celtics decided to trade Jaylen Brown. Then, they finish the pod by breaking the Phillies' chances in the NL East and some golf talk. Eagles training camp talk and takes- (6:46) Jalen Hurts being underrated - (28:04) LeBron Watch and the Jaylen Brown trade- (42:42) The State of the Phillies- (1:25:34) Golf talk- (1:43:23) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ 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 Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Stefan Anderson Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 8 · 1 hr 55 min

    Eagles Jersey Number Analytics Podcast, 2026 Edition

    It's back! Ben Solak and Brandon Lee Gowton have returned with the 2026 Jersey Number Analytics episode. The offseason tradition lives on as they once again break down the very serious (or maybe not so serious) science behind how a player's jersey number could impact their performance this season. Who's your pick to have a breakout year based purely on their number? Drop your prediction in the comments! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Hosts: Ben Solak and Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 2 · 1 hr 2 min

    EMERGENCY POD: JAYLEN BROWN IS A SIXER!

    That’s right, the Sixers have acquired Jaylen Brown from the Celtics in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. Cliff is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin and Adam Aaronson, a.k.a. “Sixers Adam,” of PhillyVoice to discuss all of it. Why did the Celtics make this move in the first place? How does Jaylen Brown fit with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and V.J. Edgecombe? Plus, what mark is new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey leaving in this early portion of his Sixers tenure? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Cliff Augustin Guests: Rich Hofmann and Adam Aaronson Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 27 · 1 hr 16 min

    Sixers Draft Review and Offseason Guide with Devon Givens and Adam Aaronson!

    The Sixers kicked off their offseason by selecting Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 overall pick in the NBA Draft. What kind of player are they getting, and was this the right move? Cliff is joined by Devon Givens of PHLY and Adam Aaronson, aka "Sixers Adam" from the Philly Voice, to break down the pick, talk about Philon's fit with the team, and discuss what it says about the Sixers' direction. The guys also dive into what new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey's arrival means for the future, how committed the organization is to Joel Embiid and Paul George, and which free agents could be on the Sixers' radar this offseason. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Devon Givens and Adam Aaronson Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 24 · 1 hr 3 min

    Phillies Epic Comeback with Anthony Dabbundo!

    The Phillies manufactured a historic comeback against the Nationals that hasn’t been done in almost 40 years! They turned an 8-6 deficit into a 14-8 lead before Washington added a run in the ninth, and held on for a 14-9 win Tuesday night at Nationals Park. Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to break it all down. Where do we currently stand with the Phillies? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Cliff Augustin Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 18 · 1 hr 20 min

    The Five Biggest Eagles Offseason Story Lines to Watch With Devan Kaney and Zach Berman!

    Cliff is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic and Devan Kaney from Werth Talking About podcast to discuss the five biggest Eagles stories to watch for this offseason. What will matter the most in Sean Mannion’s offense? Can Saquon Barkley return to his 2024 form? Will Jalen Carter be a 2026 DPOY candidate? How much will the Eagles miss Nakobe Dean? How important is this season for Nick Sirianni’s tenure? Do the Eagles have a Jake Elliott problem? Plus, the Phillies sent pitcher Andrew Painter down to Triple-A after a bad outing against the Marlins Wednesday. Where does the team go from here? (05:34) - Sean Mannion’s offense (19:37) - Saquon Barkley bounce-back season? (35:03) - Jalen Carter DPOY candidate? (40:13) - Big shoes to fill for Nakobe Dean’s departure (49:18) - Perception of Nick Sirianni (1:09:35) - Andrew Painter struggles Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Cliff Augustin Guest: Devan Kaney and Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 11 · 1 hr 33 min

    Eagles Minicamp Review With Zach Berman and EJ Smith!

    Before the Eagles break for the summer, mandatory minicamp was held this week at the Jefferson Healthcare Complex. Cliff is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic and EJ Smith of PHLY to discuss some minicamp observations. The Eagles signed former Bills edge rusher A.J. Epenesa to a one-year deal. How could he fit into the Vic Fangio scheme? The guys close the chapter on A.J. Brown's time with the Eagles and the comments made since his trade to New England. Zach has his patented ZB3 and touches on the offense, the vibes of the team, and which player(s) have stood out. Plus, a quick discussion on new Sixers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey. A.J. Epenesa signing - (10:02) AJ. Brown discussion - (20:17) ZB3 - (41:13) Sixers hire Mike Gansey - (1:09:09) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Cliff Augustin Guest: Zach Berman and EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 2 · 1 hr 17 min

    AJ Brown Finally Traded! Did the Eagles Get Enough?

    AJ Brown has finally been traded! Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to break down all the details and the ramifications of the trade. Should Eagles fans be satisfied with the return for AJ Brown? Did AJ Brown want out because of Jalen Hurts? Will the Eagles offense be better without AJ Brown? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 29 · 1 hr 12 min

    Are the Phillies Good or Not? We Can't Decide!

    Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the latest on the Phils’. They can’t decide whether this team is a competitor, or are they just average to below average. What’s stood out for the Phillies so far recently, good and bad? Plus, Sheil reenacts Bryce Harper’s teeth brushing method. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 28 · 1 hr 37 min

    Eagles OTAs and Mailbag with Zach Berman!

    Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss Eagles OTAs and some offseason news. How will the offense look this season compared to last season, and how will Jalen Hurts have to adapt to having a new coordinator? What type of impact can the Eagles' new corner Riq Woolen have on the defense? What's the latest on the A.J. Brown saga? Plus, a very fun mailbag! Difference in the offense - (03:50) Makai Lemon OTA - (11:56) Riq Woolen OTA - (14:30) Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown relationship - (31:43) Mailbag - (57:11) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 21 · 1 hr 56 min

    Expectations for Jalen Hurts, Eagles Buzz, and Mailbag With Zach Berman!

    Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest Eagles news and notes. What are the expectations for the Eagles' new OC, Sean Mannion? How will Jalen Hurts adapt to yet another offense and play caller? Will Eagles second-round pick Eli Stowers have a big role in the offense? Who’s the potential breakout star for the Eagles this upcoming season? Plus, ZB reviews Drake’s latest album, 'Iceman,' and a loaded mailbag. Nolan Smith's arrest - (02:56) Expectations for Sean Mannion - (04:42) What does Jalen Hurts need to prove? - (11:03) Potential breakout player - (29:02) The Eagles' undrafted rookies - (43:12) Mailbag and 'Iceman' review - (55:46) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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