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Honorable Mention: A (Philly) Sports Podcast

Honorable Mention: A (Philly) Sports Podcast

By: Matt Rogers
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 A reasonable look at the world of Philly sports through the eyes of your favorite sports reporters from across the country and the beat reporters getting the answers inside the locker room.Copyright: Matt Rogers Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • When will the Phillies re-sign Schwarber? — Is it time to re-imagine Embiid?

    When will the Phillies re-sign Schwarber? — Is it time to re-imagine Embiid?
    May 18 2025
    • 00:04:10 - “That score doesn’t even do justice to how badly the Chiefs were beaten."
    • 00:11:08 - “You probably have to reimagine who Embiid is and what Embiid is from this point in his career.”
    • 00:22:32 - Will the Phillies be able to get Schwarber re-signed before he hits the open market?
    • 00:33:50 - What the hell happened at the NFL Draft with Shedeur Sanders?
    • 00:46:20 - “I do think it’s [Eagles RG] Steen’s job to lose.”
    • 00:49:35 - “If you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan, your biggest concern [isn’t WR George Pickens] is the offensive line.”
    • 01:04:18 - What letter grade would you give to the Eagles’ draft haul?
    • 01:09:32 - Do the Pacers have a real shot of going to the NBA Finals?
    O.J. Spivey is an award winning journalist, media contributor, broadcaster, and current sportswriter at the Philadelphia Tribune. He has covered sports, history, entertainment, and culture for over 15 years.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - SUPER BOWL 59 Preview - Chris Franklin & O.J. Spivey

    Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - SUPER BOWL 59 Preview - Chris Franklin & O.J. Spivey
    Jan 30 2025
    Chris Franklin is the Philadelphia Eagles beat reporter for NJ Advance Media, covering anything and everything that has to do with the team. Chris joined the Eagles beat in 2020, spending the previous three years covering local news in South Jersey, including local government and the Jersey Shore. O.J. Spivey is an award-winning journalist, media contributor, broadcaster, and current sportswriter at the Philadelphia Tribune. He has covered sports, history, entertainment, and culture for over 15 years.

    01:15 - “If [Commanders Defensive Coordinator] Joe Whitt hadn’t put his foot in his mouth, were the Eagles still on the way to dropping a double-nickel on them?” — Matt Rogers

    08:15 - “The lockers at NovaCare and at the Linc aren’t nearly big enough for those guys [the Eagles OL].” — O.J. Spivey

    10:00 - “There will be opportunities [for Jalen Hurts] because we know that [KC Defensive Coordinator] Steve Spagnuoulo likes to blitz.” — Chris Franklin

    13:00 - “Dallas Goedert is taking that next step so he’s making defenses have to think about, ‘Hey, did they just audible to a QUICK TE screen where he is going to rip off for 20 or 30 [yards] here?’”

    15:50 - “Jalen Hurts has now led the Philadelphia Eagles to more Super Bowls than any QB in team history. Does he need to have another big statistical performance to silence the haters or just win the game?” — Matt Rogers

    20:00 - “The only QB [in NFL History] to return to the Super Bowl [after losing their first one] and win it is Bob Griese in 1972.” — O.J. Spivey

    22:00 - “Patrick Mahomes has historically had success against Fangio defenses. Do you expect Fangio to stick to the same scheme or bring in some new, exotic looks for the big game?” — Matt Rogers

    27:00 - “I wouldn’t be surprised by the Chiefs trying some 21 personnel, get two of those running backs in there.” — Chris Franklin

    30:00 - “Andy Reid should really get the credit for helping the evolution of the Black QB because he was one of the few who gave Black QBs a chance …” — O.J. Spivey

    32:00 - “Jurgens is definitely going for sure [in the Super Bowl]. Dickerson will give it a go.” — Chris Franklin

    34:00 - Will Brandon Graham play in the Super Bowl?
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    54 mins
  • Saquon & Eagles Dominate L.A. Rams; Will Host NFC Championship vs. Commanders

    Saquon & Eagles Dominate L.A. Rams; Will Host NFC Championship vs. Commanders
    Jan 20 2025
    02:00 - “The first thing Devonta [Smith] said to me was that he couldn’t stop. He couldn’t see. He said, ‘It was rough out there.’” — O.J. Spivey

    03:55 - “The Eagles have to clean this up because the Commanders are coming in here with a puncher’s chance.” — O.J. Spivey

    06:05 - “Jayden Daniels is playing the best out of all of the QBs left.” — O.J. Spivey

    11:50 - “Jalen Hurts is the QB who in half (2) of the years he has been the starting QB (4), his team has been in the final 4.” — Matt Rogers

    16:00 - “Jalen Carter is literally a one man wrecking crew.” — O.J. Spivey

    18:45 - Washington Commanders’ starting RG suffers torn ACL ahead of NFC Championship, done for season

    20:00 - Buffalo Bills defeat Baltimore Ravens 27-25, to travel to Kansas City Chiefs for AFC
    Championship

    O.J. Spivey is an award-winning journalist, media contributor, broadcaster, and current sportswriter at the Philadelphia Tribune. He has covered sports, history, entertainment, and culture for over 15 years.
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    24 mins

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