Best Weekends On The Fanatic Podcasts (2025)

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The Afternoon Show | Suarez Returns Sunday 44:52

33m ago44:52

44:52

(0:00-13:54) Who is the first person you think of when you think of the Diamondbacks series (13:53-21:33) Greg Popovich stepping down as Head Coach to be Team President (21:33-33:18) Malik Beasley is the best shooter in the world? (33:18-44:52) Jose Alvorado meets his biggest fan & Suarez is back on Sunday…

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The Afternoon Show | Criticizing Stars 42:46

15m ago42:46

42:46

(0:00-14:56) Does Trea Turner get a pass compared to other stars in Philadelphia? (14:56-22:12) How do we determine which stars receive more criticism than others? (22:12-33:00) Phillies lineup & an update on Marsh & Painter, plus, the Twitter Poll (33:00-42:45) Will people criticize Hurts after winning a Super Bowl?…

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The Afternoon Show | Do Stars Get A Longer Leash? 40:39

14m ago40:39

40:39

(0:00-12:40) Frustrations when stars aren’t performing (12:40-21:16) Does pandering from players bother you? (21:16-32:08) Do Eagles players and coaches get a longer leash this year after winning a Super Bowl? (32:08-40:39) What goes on at Rookie Mini CampBy Fanatic Highlights

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The Afternoon Show | Harper Slumping & Collen Wolfe Joins The Show 36:37

35m ago36:37

36:37

(0:00-6:48) Bryce Harper slump continues at the plate (6:48-16:53) Should fans be tougher or more lenient from stars? (16:3-29:28) NFL Network’s Collen Wolfe joins the show on the NFL Draft (29:28-36:37) Connor, Ricky, Amy and Sylvana react to what Collen Wolfe had to say about the Eagles Tight End room…

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Popcorn the Cat: Janet Marie Smith on Dodgers Stadium CF; Mariners Swinging; Baseball Birthdays 1:03:02

21h ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss their favorite birthday gifts they’ve received, the Mariners’ exciting offensive start, if four NL West teams are better than any team in the American League, and the Braves grinding toward .500 after a brutal start. Plus, Sarah Langs has an essay on birthdays and the best baseball birthdays. Then, influential stad…

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When Parents Cross the Line: Navigating Youth Sports Today 49:06

11h ago49:06

49:06

Send us a text What happens when the supportive village that once raised our young athletes starts to crumble? Former basketball coach Darren Ault pulls back the curtain on youth sports culture today, sharing hard-earned wisdom from over three decades on the sidelines. In this deeply personal conversation, Ault reveals the inspiration behind his bo…

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The Afternoon Show Should Tijuan Walker Move To The Bullpen 43:29

1d ago43:29

43:29

(0:00-12:26) The Lakers' season ended abruptly last night with their loss to the Timberwolves. In a bold move, they traded for Luka Doncic, a decision that Ricky finds particularly satisfying given the team's disappointing outcome. (12:26-21:46) In other news, Bill Belichick is making headlines for dating a significantly younger woman, and their re…

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The Afternoon Show Rob Maaddi Joins The Show 40:43

15h ago40:43

40:43

(0:00-12:41) We share our thoughts on having Michael Barkann as a guest on the show. Despite a rocky start to the season, Ricky maintains that the Phillies are still operating under World Series or bust expectations. (12:41-20:27) With Ranger Suarez poised to rejoin the rotation, we anticipate that Tijuana Walker will transition to the bullpen. (20…

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The Afternoon Show | Michael Barkann Joins The Show 39:56

16h ago39:56

39:56

(0:00-14:48) With Ranger returning to the mound, he could become a valuable trade asset if he performs well, especially since his contract is set to expire at the end of the season. (14:48-23:03) The Eagles have a prime opportunity to secure a second consecutive Super Bowl title, thanks to their young and cost-effective defensive talent. This leads…

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The Afternoon Show Ranger Is Set To Return Soon 36:06

17h ago36:06

36:06

(0:00-7:52) The Phillies secured a victory against the Nationals last night, clinching another season series in a game that was notably less stressful than the previous evening's matchup. (7:52-16:03) To gauge public sentiment, we conducted a Twitter poll asking when fans typically form their opinions about the team's performance, with most respond…

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The Afternoon Show | Reaction to the Tyrese Haliburton Dads Actions 43:20

2d ago43:20

43:20

(0:00-11:57) With the conclusion of the NFL Draft, we turn our attention to the Philadelphia Eagles' roster to identify potential replacements for departing players. From Jihaad Campbell to Moro Ojomo, we share our insights on which individuals may step into more prominent roles moving forward. (11:57-20:40) In a recent incident, Tyrese Haliburton'…

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The Afternoon Show | Jayson Stark Joins The Program 41:22

1d ago41:22

41:22

(0:00-12:45) Connor and Ricky navigate through the Phillies bullpen, engaging in a discussion about the team's current season performance. (12:45-21:48) While some fans attribute the struggles to manager Rob Thomson's lack of accountability, Connor questions what specific actions critics expect him to take that he hasn't already implemented. (21:48…

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The Afternoon Show| Dave Zangaro Joins The Show 39:45

1d ago39:45

39:45

(0:00-12:56) The game against the Nationals last night was filled with dramatic twists, culminating in a wild pitch that allowed the winning run to score. We also discuss Rob Thomson's insights regarding Johan Rojas and his performance this season. (12:56-20:40) As the Phillies prepare to take the field in just a few hours, Ricky reveals the lineup…

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The Afternoon Show| Reaction To The Phillies Wild Game Vs The Nationals 36:35

1d ago36:35

36:35

(0:00-7:41) The show kicks off with a recap of the thrilling game at Citizens Bank Park, where the team narrowly secured a victory thanks to a wild pitch that allowed Bryson Stott to cross home plate. (7:41-17:00) Sylvana shares her emotional reaction to the win against the Nationals, highlighting the game's rollercoaster nature. Additionally, we i…

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Dinner’s Ruined: Baltimore’s Biggest Problem; Can the Rockies Win at Coors Field?; Tyler Glasnow Goes on IL 59:42

3d ago59:42

59:42

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies, which team should take a shot on Sandy Alcantara, Max Fried’s superpower, why Baltimore’s biggest problem is NOT its pitching, what is preventing Julio Rodríguez from reaching his potential and how the National League became so superior. Then, Tim Kurjian stops by to talk about his being fired from his lawn ca…

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Williams & Blum feat. Rocco Becht: Spring ball recap and an early depth chart 1:06:10

3d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Rocco Becht to discuss his offseason, spring ball, and his upcoming football camp before getting into the weeds on a potential depth chart for the Cyclones. Presented by Mechdyne and A+ Lawn & Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Williams & Blum feat. Rocco Becht: Spring ball recap and an early depth chart 1:06:10

2d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Rocco Becht to discuss his offseason, spring ball, and his upcoming football camp before getting into the weeds on a potential depth chart for the Cyclones. Presented by Mechdyne and A+ Lawn & Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Afternoon Show | Capture the Flagg 1:15:00

3d ago1:15:00

1:15:00

(0:00-12:40) (12:45-21:20) (21:25-32:20) (32:23-45:20) Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakellBy Fanatic Highlights

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The Afternoon Show | Tom McCarthy & Barrett Brooks 41:31

3d ago41:31

41:31

(0:00-12:40) Connor poses the question: what does the Mets hot start mean for the future of the Phillies this season? (12:45-20:20) The Mets are the team to watch, according to Connor. (20:25-32:10) Tom McCarthy joins the show to discuss the Phillies first month of their season. (32:18-41:20) Barrett Brooks joins the show to discuss the Eagles draf…

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The Afternoon Show | The Eagles Unshakeable Culture 43:32

3d ago43:32

43:32

(0:00-13:30) Ricky just wants Orion Kerkering and Jordan Romano to learn how to pitch. (13:36-20:40) Connor asks if the Eagles culture is ACTUALLY as strong as we think it is? (20:44-33:30) Second look at the Twitter poll: What do you want to see happen with the future of Dallas Goedert and Jordan Davis? (33:37-43:20) Ricky says the Eagles culture …

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The Afternoon Show | The Dallas Goedert Dillema 37:36

3d ago37:36

37:36

(0:00-8:28) Connor and Ricky begin the show discussing the Dallas Goedert dilemma; Sylvana doesn’t believe Grant Calcaterra is a starting TE for the Eagles. (8:34-16:02) What do you want to see happen with the future of Dallas Goedert and Jordan Davis? First look at the Twitter poll today. Ricky says the Eagles have a STAR on 9 out of 11 positions …

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Kickin' It with Shane Burnham: JUICE and the NIL World 1:10:09

3d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney welcome on former Iowa State assistant Shane Burnham to relive their glory days before discussing the state of NIL and what could be next. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Kickin' It with Shane Burnham: JUICE and the NIL World 1:10:09

3d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney welcome on former Iowa State assistant Shane Burnham to relive their glory days before discussing the state of NIL and what could be next. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Kevin Cooney | Eagles Position Of Need & Did The Phils Turned A Corner ? 2:07:38

4d ago2:07:38

2:07:38

(0:00-12:10) Is Goedert's writing on the wall? (12:10-20:07) Biggest hole on the Eagles (20:07-28:17) The Eagles TE position moving forward (28:17-37:23) Does Josh Harris paying for a new stadium in D.C pressure Lurie into building a dome stadium? (37:23-50:29) Goedert replacement options (50:29-59:42) Comparing the Phillies lineup to the Cubs (59:…

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Truist Open Preview Special 40:22

3d ago40:22

40:22

(0:00-7:43) Dei Lynam previews the Truist Open Championship coming to the Philadelphia Cricket Club May 6th-11th (7:43-17:52) PGA Director of Sale Eric Chavez joins the show to share some behind the scenes items of getting local sponsors involved (17:52-28:12) Dan Meersman The Director of Grounds & Facilities at the Philadelphia Cricket Club joins …

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The Afternoon Show | The Eagles Visit the White House 46:03

4d ago46:03

46:03

(0:00-15:26) Ricky and Connor recap Andrew’s coverage of the Eagles 2025 NFL Draft and look ahead to the upcoming season. (15:32-23:34) Connor, Ricky and Austin dive into the NBA and NHL playoffs both underway. Was the draft too boring? Twitter poll: With the conclusion of the NFL Draft, what grade would you assign to the Eagles? The Cooper Flagg p…

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The Afternoon Show | Andrew DiCecco Draft Breakdown 40:19

4d ago40:19

40:19

(0:00-12:11) Andrew DiCecco joins the show to analyze the Eagles draft picks from this past weekend. The Eagles White House is today…but not everyone was in attendance. Andrew is surprised the Eagles didn’t pick up a tight end. (12:16-19:30) Connor and Andrew discuss the versatility of first round pick Jihaad Campbell and his potential future as an…

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The Afternoon Show | Scott Lauber Joins The Show 41:40

4d ago41:40

41:40

(0:00-13:30) Ricky and Austin reminisce on Cooper DeJean from the draft last year, who fell rapidly, similar to this year with Jihaad Campbell. (13:37-21:20) Connor says the Phillies are “who we thought they were.” (21:28-32:14) Jesús Luzardo praise from Connor and Ricky; Ricky says the Phillies SHOULD win this upcoming series with the Nationals. (…

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