Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo
Welcome to 'Unfiltered with Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo' — the bold, unapologetic Philly sports show that delivers truth, not fluff. Broadcasting weekdays from 2–6 p.m. on 97.5 The Fanatic, Ricky and Bill dive deep into the heart of Philadelphia sports with raw, real talk that’s as passionate and intense as the fans themselves. Hosted by former MLB pitcher and Phillies insider Ricky Bottalico, alongside respected Philly sports voice Bill Colarulo, this show doesn’t pull punches. From breaking down plays to calling out bad calls, they bring a fiery mix of experience, insight, and chemistry that’s impossible to ignore. Whether you're tailgating at the Linc or screaming at the TV during the ninth inning, 'Unfiltered' is your home for honest, informed, and totally Philly sports talk — no sugarcoating, no scripts, just two guys who live and breathe the game like you do. 🔥 Sports. Passion. Truth. Unfiltered.
Episodes
(0:00-11:07)
The NFC East appears to be closing the gap on the Eagles, thanks to several strategic moves made by rival teams during the offseason. We invite our listeners to share their concerns regarding the Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants, with Bill expressing that he views the Commanders as the team most likely to challenge the Eagles.
(11:07-18:20)
To gauge public opinion, we launched a Twitter poll to determine which NF...
(0:0010:45) DiCecco disagrees with Bill on the best rotation in Phillies history
(10:45-18:57) Jordan Davis is under the microscope heading into 2025
(18:57-29:17) Keele Ringo is under the microscope
(29:17-42:53) Worst contracts ever in Philadelphia
(0:00-12:04) Andrew DiCecco joins the show as we kickoff the four o’clock hour with Give me more at four with Sylvana Kelleher
(12:04-18:24) Eagles under the microscope heading into the 2024 season
(18:24-30:15) Best & worst contracts in Philadelphia sports history & a defensive player under the microscope
(30:15-40:33) Can the Cowboys be a threat in the NFC East
(0:00-10:40) Has Bryce Harper’s contract been worth it, despite his recent injury history
(10:40-21:40) Sixers lose Yabusele, but replace him with Trendon Watford
(21:40-31:55) Zach Wheeler has been dominant!
(31:55-40:26) Is it recency bias on this pitching staff being better than 2011? Plus, Phillies postponed!
(0:00-9:01) Zack Wheeler has been tremendous!
(9:01-18:44) The Phillies need to go all in because of this starting rotation
(18:44-28:01) Best & worst contracts in Philadelphia sports history
(28:01-37:32) Is this the best Phillies starting rotation ever
(0:00-10:23) Looking back at the Phillies weekend winning two out of three, but still don’t feel great after the weekend
(10:23-18:49) Rob Thomson responds to Max Kepler’s comments about being promised to be a starter
(18:49-29:23) Eagles who could make their first Pro Bowl this season!
(29:23-41:46) Twitter Poll & Ricky and Sylvana get out their crystal ball out for Monday night
(0:00-12:10) Give me more at 4 with Sylvana Kelleher
(12:10-19:37) Ranger is pitching lights out!
(19:37-31:13) Romano still has not looked good!
(31:13-40:32) Excited to have a WNBA team in Philadelphia!
(0:00-11:27) At one point does Middelton look at Dombrowski and say, ‘you are wasting my money’?
(11:27-19:27) Why not bring Crawford up now, before the deadline?
(19:27-28:33) Is Quinten Grimes worth the $25M he wants?
(28:33-39:12) Bryce Harper says the injury won’t get any better from rest & rehab
(0:00-9:59) Ranger pitches a gem, but did it make you feel better at the end of a poor road trip?
(9:59-18:09) Philadelphia is getting a WNBA team in 2030
(18:09-28:02) Do the Eagles success make it easier or harder for other teams in Philadelphia?
(28:02-38:18) Bryce Harper is back!
(00:00-10:14) - The Phillies lineup for tonight is out! Ricky dives into it.
(10:14-20:30) - Should we be defending this Phillies team?
(20:30-33:26) - Nick Sirianni is a great coach. Why does he get hate?
(33:26-43:33) - When Harper comes back, he will have an instant impact. Brandon Marsh also doesn't pass the eye-test.
(00:00-9:35) - New 76ers draft pick Johni Broome joins the show.
(9:38-19:32) - Sylvana goes through "Gimme More at 4".
(19:32-29:05) - A caller joins and mentions her interesting Darren Daulton growth chart that she got at a Phillies game in the 90's.
(29:05-39:34) - What does the Phillies bullpen need to do going forward?
(00:00-9:45) - The guys go to some callers to hear about their thoughts on the recent Phillies' struggle.
(9:45-22:29) - Jordan Hall joins the show to talk about the NHL Draft and the Flyers.
(22:29-33:11) - Bill is hoping that VJ Edgecome proves him wrong next year.
(33:31-41:02) - The Twitter poll about "what is a bigger need for the Phillies" gets checked again.
(00:00-9:55) - On today's episode of Unfiltered, the guys open the show talking about the Phillies' disastrous series against the Houston Astros. Ricky is not happy.
(9:55-17:20) - Sylvana shares updates from today's Twitter poll.
(17:20-29:48) - Max Kepler says he hasn't been happy with not playing everyday. Is there cause for concern?
(29:48-38:54) - Should the Phillies call up Justin Crawford for CF help?
(0:00-13:44)
The Phillies have etched an unfortunate chapter in their history as their offense faltered with runners in scoring position, leading to their recent sweep by the Astros.
(13:44-21:10)
This situation raises ongoing concerns about why a team with high-salaried players struggles to generate runs. The organization's missteps are a significant factor contributing to the team's current predicament.
(21:10-33:12...
(0:00-14:09)
We begin this hour with "More at 4" featuring Sylvana Kelleher, who shares insights on the NBA Draft and the linebacker rankings from Pro Football Focus.
(14:09-22:19)
Dave Zangaro has also contributed an article analyzing the Eagles' offensive and defensive position groups, with Bill and Andrew discussing the linebacker unit, which is currently facing challenges due to injuries.
(22:19-33:06)
Continuing our position-b...
(0:00-14:30)
Daryl Morey recently addressed questions regarding predraft workouts and provided an update on Joel Embiid's health. After playing the audio, Andrew noted that Morey seemed to contradict himself at times during the discussion.
(14:30-22:11)
In another segment, Pro Football Focus released a ranking of the top NFL head coaches, which Bill believes unfairly places Nick Sirianni too low on the list.
(22:11-33:53)
Bill and ...
(0:00-7:35)
The Philadelphia 76ers made a significant move in the NBA Draft last night by selecting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick. While Bill had his sights set on Ace Bailey, VJ's compelling backstory has garnered him considerable support among fans. Andrew DiCecco, stepping in for Ricky, expressed enthusiasm for the choice of VJ.
(7:35-15:19)
Considering this selection, we launched a Twitter poll asking fans to ...
(00:00- 10:48) Ricky and Bill play audio from Keith Pompey asking Ace Baileys at the NBA draft asking him how he is handling all this criticism. Ricky and Bill dive into Ace Bailey. Do you like him or hate him?
(10:56 – 18:47) Phillies Vs The Astros, are you happy with the lineup? Ricky and Bill talk about tonights lineup and they like it.
(18:55 – 28:12) Ricky and Bill continue to touch on the Phillies lineup and do a ...
(00:00- 11:01) Ricky and Bill open up the hour touching the NBA draft, then they go to the twitter poll. They break down the draft picks. Then Give Me More At 4 With Sylvana Kelleher.
(11:09 – 21:31) Jon Sciambi joins the show to talk Phillies
(21:39 – 29:44) The heartbreaking loss that the Phillies played against the Astros, Ricky and Bill also give an update on Bryce Harper.
(29:57 – 39:15) Has Daryl Morrey made...
(00:00- 10:47) Ricky and Bill at the hour touching the tough loss from the Phillies last night. They would rather have Max Kepler than Buddy buddy Kennedy. Is Max better than Buddy?
(10:54 – 20:23) Ricky and Bill talk about the lack of right hand hitting then they play clips of Dave Dombrowski on Jayson’s Starks podcast.
(20:30 – 30:34) Ricky and Bill touch the lineup. Why was Buddy buddy Kennedy in the lineup?
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