Best Alec Fields Podcasts (2025)

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Madness at the Bank: Phils win wild one vs. Nats 38:56

2h ago38:56

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Where do we even start? The Phillies won an absolutely crazy game on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. They won on their first walk-off wild pitch since April 1993. A Phillies pitcher struck out the side after loading the bases with no outs in the eighth inning or later for the first time since 1968. There were big hits and big mistakes in the f…

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) 38:09

18h ago38:09

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JJ, Mattson and Alec dive into a cinematic exploration of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," a film characterized by its unique blend of humor and heartfelt moments. We delve into the narrative's examination of heartbreak and self-discovery, as the protagonist, Peter, embarks on a journey to heal from his emotional turmoil. Through a rigorous analysis, w…

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Phillies, Nola stop the bleeding at Wrigley Field 33:54

2d ago33:54

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The Phillies bounced back in a major way this weekend against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Now, can they build off it? The Phils lost on Friday, giving them a five-game losing streak and dropping them to .500. But they won the final two games of the series to head home at 15-13. The offense came up big on Saturday, scoring 10 runs. Aaron Nola came up…

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Team USA manager and MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa talks Phillies 36:55

5d ago36:55

36:55

MLB Network’s Mark DeRosa is one of baseball’s best analysts. His insights weekdays on “MLB Central” are must-see TV. DeRosa played college football and baseball at Penn, then spent 16 years in the big leagues. Those experiences brought him to MLB Network, then to twice manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, including next year. DeRosa spen…

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Air Neos Mystery Solved, New Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Disappointment, Switch 2 Preorders 1:51:51

5d ago1:51:51

1:51:51

Air Neos Mystery Solved, New Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Disappointment, Switch 2 Preorders

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“We’ve just got to be better”: Phillies swept in New York 38:23

6d ago38:23

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It’s still early, but the Phillies can’t play like this forever. They need to get going. The Mets swept the Phillies this week at Citi Field. The Phils have lost 10 of their last 16 games. There are plenty of reasons why. The bullpen continues to struggle. There are cracks in the rotation with Aaron Nola 0-5 and Cristopher Sánchez’s left forearm hu…

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Atypical Ep. 10: Innovations in Sustainable Aviation - Insights from the Airbus Summit 1:04:31

8d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Did you know that airplanes can run on waste cooking oil, municipal solid waste, forestry waste, and even algae in the form of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)? Well, they can. Biomimicry, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), and aircrafts inspired by GEESE? Learn about some of the innovations happening right now in the aviation industry and where i…

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Bridesmaids (2011) 33:49

8d ago33:49

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The central theme of JJ, Alec and Mattson's discourse revolves around the cinematic work "Bridesmaids," a film that has elicited a spectrum of opinions from us regarding its merits and shortcomings. Throughout this episode, we engage in a meticulous examination of the film, which, while possessing certain comedic elements, is ultimately perceived a…

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Stott Me Up: Phillies Open Big Series Monday vs. Mets 33:48

9d ago33:48

33:48

The Phillies won this weekend’s series against the Marlins, but they let a sweep slip through their fingers in Sunday’s series finale. There are some good things going on: Bryson Stott, Bryce Harper, Jesús Luzardo and José Alvarado come to mind. There are some troubling things going on, too. Like, Jordan Romano and an underperforming bullpen. The g…

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Change is good: Cristopher Sánchez is Phillies stopper 36:56

12d ago36:56

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Cristopher Sánchez became a trendy pick in the spring for a top five NL Cy Young Award finish. He pitched like one in Thursday’s 6-4 victory over the Giants. He struck out 12 batters, the most by a Phillies left-hander since Cole Hamels struck out 13 in his no-hitter against the Cubs in his final start for the organization in 2015. We discuss Sánch…

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Tariffs Hit Trading Card Games, Paid Yu-Gi-Oh Coaching? 2:00:51

12d ago2:00:51

2:00:51

It's a slower Yu-Gi-Oh news week, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot more news to cover! Tariffs are hitting TCG accessories! And should you pay for Yu-Gi-Oh coaching?

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Chill: Bryce Harper sends message to Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh 32:48

14d ago32:48

32:48

In case you missed it, Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh have been going through a terrible start to the 2025 season. But both had important at-bats in Tuesday night’s 6-4 victory over the Giants. Marsh’s sacrifice fly in the second inning gave the Phillies a 2-0 lead. Bohm’s base hit in the sixth inning gave the Phillies the lead. Afterward, Harper had …

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Failure to Launch (2006) 30:59

15d ago30:59

30:59

Alec, JJ and Mattson lean into an analysis of the film "Failure to Launch." Our primary contention revolves around the excessive emotional manipulation experienced by the protagonist, Tripp, a character portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, whose predicament elicits both humor and dismay. While we acknowledge the film's predictable narrative structure,…

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What's happening with Phillies offense, Brandon Marsh? 34:54

16d ago34:54

34:54

Everybody was riding high a week ago, then the Phillies went 2-4 in Atlanta and St. Louis. It ended with a 7-0 loss on Sunday in St. Louis. A lot of things didn’t go right for the Phillies on the road. Mostly, the offense lacked punch. One of the culprits was Brandon Marsh. He’s hitless in his last 26 at-bats. We discuss the road trip, Marsh’s stru…

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Alec Bohm takes early struggles to St. Louis 35:46

19d ago35:46

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Alec Bohm hit a rocket to Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies in his first at-bat on Thursday night in Atlanta. Albies caught it. Bohm flipped his bat. Bohm went 0 for 5 in the Phillies’ 4-2 loss in 11 innings at Truist Park. He is batting .160 with no home runs, three RBIs and a .356 OPS in his first 11 games. He is struggling. It shows. He has loo…

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New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Big MTG Leak, and our First 1-Star Review 1:59:31

19d ago1:59:31

1:59:31

We discuss the events of YCS Houston and the reveal of Yu-Gi-Oh's latest TCG banlist, share some Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy card leaks, and respond to our first critical 1-Star review...

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Dropping the ball: Phils lose series opener in Atlanta 28:12

21d ago28:12

28:12

Edmundo Sosa made the catch of his life in the first inning on Tuesday night in Atlanta, but a huge mistake in left-center field involving both Sosa and center fielder Johan Rojas cost the Phillies the game. Ruben coached big league outfielders in Boston and New York. He breaks down everything that went wrong when they let a ball fall just feet in …

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The Proposal (2009) 36:40

22d ago36:40

36:40

Mattson, Alec and JJ jump into the cinematic exploration of "The Proposal," a romantic comedy released in 2009, featuring prominent actors such as Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. The discourse elucidates the film's narrative, which revolves around a New York editor facing deportation who persuades her assistant to enter into a marriage of conveni…

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Beat L.A.: Phillies win series against “unbeatable” Dodgers 34:12

23d ago34:12

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Title: Beat L.A.: Phillies win series against “unbeatable” Dodgers Somebody asked J.T. Realmuto on Friday about playing the Dodgers and he joked that he heard they were “unbeatable.” Well, the Phillies handed L.A. its first two losses of the season in a series win at Citizens Bank Park. Does it mean anything in the long run? No, but it showed skept…

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Taijuan Walker, torpedo bats and Victus Sports CEO Jared Smith 40:48

26d ago40:48

40:48

The Phillies are 5-1 after Taijuan Walker pitched six scoreless innings on Thursday against the Rockies. It was a great day for Walker, whose mother cried tears of joy from the stands at Citizens Bank Park. It hasn’t been an easy year for Walker, who has been booed in Clearwater, Washington and Philadelphia in just the past couple weeks. Walker was…

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Ep 86: Hot Commodities: Chocolate & Sustainability 1:13:50

25d ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Welcome to the first episode of Hot Commodities: Chocolate & Sustainability, a new series from Sustainability Defined! Meet your new hosts, Cecilia and Nethra, as they dive into the environmental and social challenges within the chocolate supply chain. From cacao farming to the final product, they break down the key players, power imbalances, and p…

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LIVE: John Middleton joins the show! 39:31

27d ago39:31

39:31

The Phillies Show was LIVE from Citizens Bank Park before Thursday’s series finale against the Rockies. We had our Citizens Conversation with Phillies managing partner John Middleton. We ask him about World Series expectations, what he said to the team last month in Clearwater, Bryce Harper being a Phillie for life, the team’s ability to add payrol…

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EPISODE 100! Switch 2 Thoughts, League of Legends TCG, AI Ghibli 1:57:36

26d ago1:57:36

1:57:36

We are celebrating our 100th episode with... another week of intense discussion! We talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, the details on the Riftbound TCG based on League of Legends, and the Studio Ghibli AI controversy. Strap in!

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McFarland, USA (2015) 55:41

29d ago55:41

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JJ, Mattson and Alec dive into the cinematic portrayal of sports and community through the lens of the film "McFarland, USA." We commence our discussion by acknowledging the intricate narrative that unfolds as Coach Jim White transforms a group of underperforming students into a formidable cross-country team, exemplifying the profound impact of men…

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Phillies, Luzardo Open Season with Series Win 26:46

1M ago26:46

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The Phillies won their first series of the season, taking two of three against the Nationals in Washington. They could have swept the Nats with a victory on Sunday, but the offense struggled and Aaron Nola served up a couple home runs. Ruben, Jim and Todd break down the weekend, before Monday’s home opener against the Rockies at Citizens Bank Park.…

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Phillies Win: Opening Day (Over)Reactions 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

The Phillies beat the Nationals in 10 innings on Opening Day, 7-3. 162-0 is still in play. We dissect Opening Day because who doesn’t love digging deep into the first game of the season and trying to figure out what it might mean moving forward? From Alec Bohm’s latest clutch hit to the nasty shadows at Nationals Park to Jordan Romano’s sluggish de…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Anime on the Way, Digimon Con, Another Pokémon Scalp, Marvel Doomsday 1:43:15

1M ago1:43:15

1:43:15

Let's talk about the bunch of different Yu-Gi-Oh merch announcements, the cool new Digimon developments, a Pokémon product that will definitely get scalped, and Marvel Doomsday announcements.

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Phillies 2025 season preview, with BONUS tracks 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Opening Day is finally here. Do the Phillies have what it takes to win the World Series? We share our thoughts. We provide bold predictions, too. But Jim really gets us thinking by asking us to make our predictions on everything from Phillies wins to the exact date of Andrew Painter’s Phillies’ debut. This is the first anniversary of The Phillies S…

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Bull Durham (1988) 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

Alec, Mattson and JJ center on the film "Bull Durham," a notable work within the realm of sports cinema featuring Kevin Costner. Throughout our discourse, we collectively express our dissatisfaction with the film, emphasizing its perceived lack of coherence and depth. As we delve into various aspects of the narrative, we critique the film's relianc…

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Last Day in Clearwater: Opening Day roster crystalizes 39:05

1M ago39:05

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The Phillies play their final Grapefruit League game on Monday in Clearwater. Afterward, they’re flying to Philadelphia. Opening Day is Thursday in DC. The roster is almost entirely set. Ranger Suárez is expected to open the season on the IL, moving Taijuan Walker into the rotation. The Phils claimed right-hander Carlos Hernández off waivers from K…

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Garrett Stubbs is optioned, reacts to news on show 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

Shortly after the Phillies optioned Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, he joined The Phillies Show to talk about a difficult day, how he plans to tackle his new job in Triple-A, what he will miss most in the Phillies’ clubhouse and more. Stubbs is one of the most popular players in the Phillies’ clubhouse in recent memory, and it…

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One Piece Rotation, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Texas Might Ban Anime?! 2:18:08

1M ago2:18:08

2:18:08

Today we talk about a bunch of new card game news that's mostly NOT about Yu-Gi-Oh. The One Piece TCG is introducing Rotation, Assassin's Creed Shadows launches to surprising success, and Texas might be introducing a law that could ban anime!

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Ranger Suárez’s sore back; Taijuan Walker to the rotation? 34:53

1M ago34:53

34:53

Now we know why Phillies manager Rob Thomson hasn’t announced his rotation beyond Opening Day starter Zack Wheeler. Ranger Suárez has a sore back again. We will know more in the next 24 to 48 hours, but there’s a chance he might not be ready to start the season. If Suárez can’t make his first turn (or more) in the rotation, who’s next in line? Yep,…

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Tin Cup (1996) 44:47

1M ago44:47

44:47

Alec, JJ and Mattson dive into a critical examination of the film "Tin Cup," featuring Kevin Costner in a role that has elicited divergent opinions among us. We delve into the film's depiction of a washed-up golf pro's quest for redemption and love, alongside the humorous antics that ensue, such as the use of gardening tools in place of golf clubs.…

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Opening Day is 10 days away. Where do roster battles stand? 38:38

1M ago38:38

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Where do the Phillies’ roster battles stand with Opening Day 10 days away? It is going to be Rafael Marchán or Garrett Stubbs as backup catcher? Is the bench going into include Kody Clemens and Buddy Kennedy? Does Johan Rojas make the team, even though the Phillies want to see if Brandon Marsh can be an everyday player? What about the last bullpen …

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Trea Turnin’ the corner? Turner is finding his way in Clearwater 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Trea Turner is probably going to be the Phillies’ leadoff hitter on Opening Day. He came to camp trying to make better decisions at the plate, and trying to hit the ball to the opposite field more. He hasn’t seen many positive results so far, although Thursday he homered, walked and had a sacrifice fly. We talk about Turner’s spring and comments hi…

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Spongebob MTG Controversy and Yu-Gi-Oh's Weird New Event 1:55:05

2M ago1:55:05

1:55:05

It's Week 97! Let's discuss the controversy around the Magic the Gathering x Spongebob Squarepants Secret Lair, as well as some Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon news!

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Phillies questions: You Asked, We Answered 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

Opening Day is only 15 days away. So much has happened, but so much needs to be decided. We asked you for your questions, and you asked a bunch. You asked about bench battles, Jordan Romano as the closer, Bryson Stott’s chances to bounce back, possible contract extensions for Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suárez and more. We talked food,…

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Matt Strahm is down, but for how long? 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

The Phillies have had a pretty quiet camp in Clearwater, Fla., but they’ve just had their first hiccup. All-Star lefty Matt Strahm is experiencing a left shoulder issue, which could force him to open the season in the injured list. Strahm had an MRI exam, which revealed no structural damage, but an impingement has caused inflammation. He is not goi…

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Draft Day (2014) 42:30

2M ago42:30

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JJ, Mattson and Alec jump into a comprehensive analysis of the film "Draft Day," a cinematic exploration of the intricate dynamics surrounding the NFL draft process. We delve into the multifaceted pressures faced by general managers as they navigate critical decisions that can alter the trajectory of their franchises. We engage in a discourse that …

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Atypical Ep. 9: Meet Your New Hosts! 20:31

2M ago20:31

20:31

👋 Big news, Definers! We're thrilled to introduce your NEW podcast hosts, Cecilia Rios & Nethra Rajendran! We are excited to be passing the mic to two incredible voices. In this episode, Jay and Scott join Cecilia and Nethra for a warm welcome and a sneak peek at what's to come with Sustainability Defined. We are confident they will bring fresh per…

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Is this the Phillies' Opening Day lineup? 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

How much stock should you put into a player’s performance in spring training? It depends. A player like Max Kepler, who is new and perhaps looking to impress after making swing changes? Maybe a lot. A player like Trea Turner, who is a perennial All-Star? Not so much. We talk about those players and others, plus we get into the Phillies’ Opening Day…

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Talking Yu-Gi-Oh Design and Tabletop Games with Matt Bell, ex-Konami Employee 2:05:28

2M ago2:05:28

2:05:28

We sat down with Matt Bell to discuss his time working at Konami EU on Yu-Gi-Oh products, banlists, and events. Then we hear about his own tabletop card game Robot Raiders!

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Jason Kelce talks Eagles, Phillies. Plus, a surprise cameo! 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

Jason Kelce joins the show to talk Eagles, Phillies, his love for Kyle Schwarber, the atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park, growing up a Jim Thome fan and more! The best part of a this very fun episode? We got a chance to surprise Jason with a special guest cameo! Love The Phillies Show? You can purchase your very own Phillies Show t-shirt by 47 Brand …

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Field of Dreams (1989) 40:38

2M ago40:38

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Mattson, JJ and Alec dive in this episode which revolves around the exploration of the iconic film "Field of Dreams," a cinematic work that delves into the profound connections between fathers and sons against the backdrop of baseball. We engage in a thorough discussion about the film's intricate narrative, wherein the protagonist, Ray Kinsella, is…

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Best of the Best: Answering your Phillies questions 53:07

2M ago53:07

53:07

Fun things are happening in Florida, but perhaps nobody is having more fun than Trea Turner and Max Scherzer. They got into Grapefruit League hijinks on Sunday in Dunedin. We talk about that, but we also answer your Phillies’ spring training questions. Everything from Taijuan Walker to the bullpen to bench battles to blockbuster trades in July to p…