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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...

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)

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!

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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?

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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...

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?

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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...

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...

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?

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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.

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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)

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)

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Don’t look now, but the Phillies have officially gotten over .500 after defeating Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Sunday. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the turnaround for the club since Donnie Baseball took over. Do the Phillies have two Cy Young candidates? Has there ever been a better stretch for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber as a duo in Phillies uniforms? Plus, the guys recap their time at the PGA Championship at Aronimink.

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic and Prof. Deniz Selman to break down the NFL schedule release. The Eagles have plenty of intriguing matchups, opponents, and prime-time slots on the slate. The guys then go game by game with their season predictions based on the schedule. Is the NFL taking over too many holidays? Plus, a monster mailbag. Buckle up for what might be the longest episode in Philly Special history.

Initial thoughts on the schedule - (04:21)

NFL taking over holidays - (35:51)

Sheil is joined by Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice to discuss the firing of Sixers president of basketball ops Daryl Morey. Fair or foul? Should Morey have been fired for the shortcomings of the Sixers organization in recent years? Whom should the Sixers be seeking to replace Morey? Sheil is then joined by Raheem Palmer to discuss more on the Morey firing. Is it the right move for the Sixers to retain Nick Nurse without knowing who the next GM will be?

Adam Aaronson - (01:08)

Raheem Palmer - (56:00)

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The Sixers got blown out in Game 4 and swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo and Cliff to discuss the state of the team and what the future holds. Should there be changes at the top of the organization? Meanwhile, the Phillies have been rolling ever since Donny Baseball took over. The guys go over the good and the bad of the team thus far. Can Brandon Marsh’s bat remain hot? Are there concerns with Trea Turner’s production?

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to break down the Sixers’ Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals without Joel Embiid, discuss the Philadelphia Eagles’ latest front-office moves, and dive into a massive mailbag. Should fans be frustrated with Embiid’s ongoing health concerns? Zach also recaps his time at DeVonta Smith’s annual celebrity softball game. Plus, one of the all-time great mailbag segments. Which TV show has the best intro ever?

Sixers Lose Game Two - (02:20)

Eagles Front Office Changes...

The Sixers fell to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, fresh off a thrilling Game 7 victory in Boston. Sheil is joined by Roy Burton of the Broad Street Line to discuss the blowout and what his level of panic is. Plus, are the Sixers justified in trying to prevent Knicks fans from invading Xfinity Mobile Arena for the home games of this series?

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to do a film review of the Eagles' 2026 draft picks. But first, Shawn discusses Jonathan Greenard and his film and whether he’ll fill the void that Jaelan Phillips left. Will Uar Bernard become a serviceable NFL player even though he's never taken a snap in his life?

Jonathan Greenard (03:50)

Makai Lemon (15:44)

Dontayvion Wicks (34:14)

Eli Stowers (37:50)

Markel Bell (48:31)

Micah Morris (57:28)

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The Sixers pulled off an upset, rallying from a 3–1 deficit in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics to win Game 7. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break down the game and look ahead to the next series against the New York Knicks.

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest shakeups in the Eagles front office. Zach has his ZB3 and also touches on the fifth-year options being picked up for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith and what that might mean for their futures. What has been the biggest splash this offseason for the Eagles? Plus, the Flyers beat the Penguins in the opening round of the NHL playoffs to advance, and can the Sixers somehow beat the Celtics? The mailbag is finally back, and we get ZB’s thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Th...

The Sixers staved off elimination and defeated the Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round series. Sheil, Tony Bunz, and Cliff recap the big Sixers win, then get into the Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson. Were the Phillies justified in moving on? How much blame should be placed on Dave Dombrowski? What’s the outlook for the remainder of the season?

Sixers' big win - (01:47)

Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson - (20:44)

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss day three of the 2026 NFL draft and whom the Eagles selected. The guys also go through each position group and talk about whether it’s a point of strength or needs to be improved.

Day Three draftees - (03:31)

Evaluating position groups - (29:04)

Latest on AJ Brown - (32:09)

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation and Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles picks following Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. But first, the Eagles acquired LB Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. Sheil, Zach and BLG breakdown the trade then talk about the picks of Eli Stowers and Markel Bell.

Eli Stowers - (03:45)

Zach Berman joins - (9:55)

Jonathan Greenard trade - (36:20)

Markel Bell - (51:59)

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles drafting USC WR Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Did the Eagles get Lemon at good value considering they had to trade up for him? There’s actually an interesting backstory on how the Eagles got the receiver. Does this move mean AJ Brown will most certainly be on another team next season? What type of receiver is Lemon and who is his player comp? Who will the Day Two targets be for the Eagles? Plus, some Sixers and Flyers reaction.

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Sheil and Zach Berman of The Athletic finally drop their seven-round Eagles mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft. But first, Adam Schefter dropped a report on Monday about an A.J. Brown trade likely happening after June 1. Are the rumors true? Find out which picks Sheil and Zach have in common.

First round - (11:58)

Second round - (30:37)

Third round - (36:15)

Day-three picks - (46:21)

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Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo and Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on a big weekend in Philly sports: The Phillies lost another series, the Flyers won big, and the Sixers had an embarrassing loss. Is there any hope for the Phillies, who are off to an 8-13 start to the season? The Flyers stole Game 1 in Pittsburgh, which has the guys juiced. Plus, just how bad was the Sixers' loss in Game 1 of their series against the Celtics?

Phillies' struggles - (5:43)

Flyers' big win...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss their day-two targets for the Eagles in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft. Find out whether Sheil and Zach agree on the prospects the Eagles should look at. But first, Zach addresses Howie Roseman’s comments on the Jalen Hurts reports. Then, the Sixers and the Flyers are in the playoffs! Sheil, Zach, and Cliff react to both teams making it and discuss their chances of beating their archrivals (the Celtics and Penguins, respectively). Plus, a loaded mailbag!

Howie’s comments on the Jalen Hurts repo...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles and who they think the team's top draft targets are. But first, the Eagles made a trade with the Green Bay Packers for WR Dontayvion Wicks in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Does that trade have any implications on A.J. Brown’s future with the Birds? Sheil and Zach then go through who they think the Eagles have as their top draft targets in the first round next week. Are the Eagles leaning receiver or o-line?

Sheil welcomes PHLY football analyst and Elkins Park legend Fran Duffy to discuss the Eagles' approach to the upcoming draft and prospects they might be eyeing. Sheil gives Fran the patented Kapadia 10, with all draft-related questions. Could the Eagles trade up in the first round or completely trade out of it? Is there a wide receiver who could start from day one and make an immediate impact if there's a trade for A.J. Brown? What type of player do the Eagles typically go for in the first round? Plus, Fran fires off some takes from the recent mailbags.<...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news on the Eagles. Zach has his usual ZB3, but today’s is loaded with a conversation about Tim McManus’s latest article on Jalen Hurts. Is there a rift between him and the organization? Plus, the 2026 NFL draft is quickly approaching. What direction will the Eagles be heading in the draft? And a mega mailbag!

A deep dive on Jalen Hurts (02:37)

Eagles draft talk (38:45)

Mailbag (52:06)

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic who has boots on the ground at the NFL owners meeting. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke on Tuesday about a number of things concerning the Eagles. Zach has a few takeaways from the meeting. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss Phillies Pitcher Andrew Painter making his debut. Both Sheil and Dabbundo were at the game on Tuesday and gave their review of the highly-touted Painter.

Lurie on Nick Sirianni - (04:36)

Jeff Stoutland’s exit from the organization - (15:56)

The Phillies season has begun, which has many people across the region excited for a summer full of Phillies baseball. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phils first series of action against the Texas Rangers. Did Cristopher Sanchez prove yet again that he’ll be in the mix for the Cy Young this season? How did rookie OF Justin Crawford look in the field and at the plate? Should the Phillies be concerned about Aaron Nola and Jesus Luzardo’s first outings of the season? Plus, the Sixers might’ve had their best victory of the season...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news and notes on the Eagles. As usual, Zach has his ZB3, this time involving the search for another safety after Reed Blankenship’s departure, the possibility of A.J. Brown remaining an Eagle, and whether the Eagles will be getting a new stadium. Plus, a mega mailbag that revisits a couple of stories from the past.

How will the Eagles address the safety position? - (04:51)

Eagles sign WR Elijah Moore - (19:26)

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Phillies season is upon us! The team will be back at the Bank to start the season against the Rangers this week. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to preview the season. Yes, the Kapadia 10 is back! Find out Sheil's and Dabbundo’s bold Phillies predictions. Will Bryce Harper return to MVP form? Will a Phillies batter win a batting title, or will a Phillies pitcher win a Cy Young? Why did the Phillies restructure pitcher Cristopher Sánchez’s deal? Plus, some changes at Citizens Bank Park, and did Dabbundo try to stir the pot?

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news and notes on the Eagles. ZB is back with his ZB3 and has an interesting take on the Arnold Ebiketie signing. Could he potentially be the best pass rusher on the Eagles roster? What’s the latest on the additions of QB Andy Dalton, TE Stone Smartt, and RB Dameon Pierce? Plus, a monster mailbag that’s a must-listen.

Arnold Ebiketie - (03:28)

Eagles backup QB depth - (16:07)

Current depth chart - (2...

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the World Baseball Classic finale and storylines surrounding the Phillies. Did Bryce Harper perform well enough for Phillies fans to feel good about him heading into the 2026 MLB season. Should Phillies fans feel encouraged by Aaron Nola’s pitching for the Italian team? Plus, the Eagles signed Marquise "Hollywood" Brown on Tuesday. Is this a sign of AJ Brown’s eventual departure?

Bryce Harper’s WBC - (02:43)

Aaron Nola’s performance - (18:07)

JT Realmuto - (25:27)

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles' free agency so far. Tight end Dallas Goedert will return to the Eagles on a one-year deal, but why wasn't the market more robust for Goedert, who tied Trey McBride for the most touchdowns at the TE position? Of course, the dreaded A.J. Brown conversation continues. Will he ever be traded? Plus, what positions will the Eagles be looking to utilize their top picks on in this upcoming draft?

Dallas Goedert returns to Philly - (05:23)

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss some of the newest additions to the Eagles. But first, the guys have to do a mandatory AJ Brown segment. What’s the latest on him possibly being traded? What are the player profiles for Arnold Ebiketie, Riq Woolen, and Johnny Mundt. Plus, Shawn’s Oscar nominees and a ‘Love Is Blind’ reunion review.

AJ Brown trade speculation (4:11)

Arnold Ebiketie player profile (9:23)

Jonathan Jones player profile (20:31)

Riq Woolen player profile...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss Day 2 of the NFL’s legal tampering period and the moves the Eagles have made. The Eagles landed Super Bowl LX champion and former Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen on a reported one-year deal. What’s his expected role in the secondary? The Eagles also signed veteran tight end Johnny Mundt and re-signed tight end Grant Calcaterra, but they still need to add an elite-level pass-catching tight end. With the Patriots signing Rome Doubs, what is the likelihood that A.J. Brown could become a Patriot? Plus, did Zach let...