Catchin' Phils: A Phillies Podcast

Josh and Austin break down the Phillies’ gritty series victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park as the Phils secure their fifth straight series win after dropping six consecutive series earlier this season — becoming the first team since the 2005 Mets to pull off that turnaround.

Despite an ice-cold offense that scored just five runs and hit .173 in Boston, the Phillies leaned on dominant pitching performances from Zack Wheele...

It took a month, but the Phillies are suddenly playing their best baseball of the season.

Josh and Austin break down another solid week for the Phillies, their fourth straight series victory, and what’s changed during this recent turnaround. From Cristopher Sánchez’s dominant stretch and Kyle Schwarber’s power surge to Brandon Marsh continuing to rake and Alec Bohm looking relaxed and refreshed, the Phillies are starting to look lik...

Before the Phillies took the field in Miami Monday night for the series finale, they took two of three from the Marlins on the weekend, but once again, the story is the starting pitching.

Josh and Austin start the episode by honoring the life of legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, who passed away Monday at the age of 87. They break down a Phillies series that featured dominant outings from Zack Wheeler and Jesús Luzardo, co...

Josh and Austin discuss a chaotic week in Phillies baseball, from the firing of Rob Thomson to the failed pursuit of Alex Cora and eventual promotion of Don Mattingly to the position of interim manager. All that, before a game was even played. 

The guys deep dive into a successful home series against the San Francisco Giants that saw the Phillies notch their first sweep of the season, highlighted by a doubleheader, complete with two...

The Phillies are 9–19, dead last in baseball, and coming off yet another series loss — even after finally snapping a 10-game losing streak in Atlanta. In this episode of Catchin’ Phils, Josh breaks down a chaotic weekend that perfectly summed up the season so far: one step forward, two steps back.

The offense remains wildly inconsistent, the rotation that was supposed to be a strength is unraveling, and frustration is starting to bo...

Phillies Manager, Rob Thomson, is reportedly on the hot seat as the team continues its downward spiral. Josh and Austin discuss the news and what, if anything, the Phillies can do to improve upon a horrid start. 

The guys talk about the upcoming road trip to Chicago and Atlanta, and what each of them is looking for from a team desperate for better results. 

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The Philadelphia Phillies are spiraling—and it’s not just one thing. After dropping another home series to the Chicago Cubs, the Phils now sit at 8-10 and suddenly look like one of the bottom feeders of Major League Baseball.

In this episode, Josh breaks down a frustrating week at Citizens Bank Park, where the offense teased with a 13-run outburst before completely disappearing again. From historically bad swing decisions (yes, 26 w...

Same story, different weekend. Josh and Austin break down another frustrating series loss for the Phillies, this time dropping two of three to the Diamondbacks to fall to 7-8 through the first 15 games of the season.

The guys dive into key takeaways from the weekend, including Bryce Harper’s red-hot six-game hitting streak, Justin Crawford’s breakout start, and a bullpen that continues to be a steady bright spot. They also discuss o...

Josh and Austin break down another tough series loss for the Phillies in San Francisco, dropping them to an even 6-6 through the first 12 games of the season. 

The guys cover the latest injury updates, highlight standout performances from the minor leagues, and look ahead to a crucial nine-game homestand starting Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.

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Josh and Austin break down a second straight series win as the Phillies take two of three in Colorado and show signs of turning the corner early in the season.

The guys highlight Trea Turner’s scorching stretch at the plate, the impact of Adolis García, and a bullpen that’s starting to settle in. They also dive into strong outings from Aaron Nola and Jesús Luzardo, while addressing early concerns nine games into the year.

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The guys discuss a narrow series win against the Nationals and preview the weekend matchup with the Colorado Rockies.

Josh and Austin dive deep into the performances of rookies Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, along with the struggles of the top of the batting order. Listen until the end of the episode for bold predictions for the upcoming series. 

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(This episode was recorded before Phillies vs. Nationals on 3/30)

Josh and Austin recap a disappointing first series against the Texas Rangers over the weekend, giving their reactions to the Phillies' 1-2 start. They talk about Zack Wheeler's promising outing in his first rehab assignment down in AAA and preview the first NL East action of the season as the Phils host the Washington Nationals.

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Josh and Austin give their quick reactions to the Phillies' 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Opening Day, live on Substack.

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Opening Day is (finally) here! Josh and Austin sit down to discuss the pageantry of the baseball season, and to preview the Phillies matchup with the Texas Rangers. The guys breakdown each team’s lineup and highlight the one thing they’re watching for in game one of 162.

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Happy Opening Week! With Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park just days away, Josh and Austin break down the newly finalized 26-man roster and everything else you need to know before the season begins. In today’s Deep Dive, the guys highlight their highs and lows across key stat categories, comparing their projections to FanGraphs.

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Special guest Cory Nidoh (@Cory_Nidoh on X) of Philadelphia Sports Network and Metro Philly joins the show to discuss the top Phillies prospects heading into the 2026 season. Josh and Austin talk about the World Baseball Classic, the latest on Zack Wheeler, and reflect on the announcement that Chase Utley will be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame this August.

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Josh and Austin open up the show with BREAKING NEWS as the Phillies have come to terms on a five-year contract extension with lefty Jesús Luzardo. They discuss Phillies storylines from the first weekend of the World Baseball Classic and take a deep dive into their projections for the 2026 26-man roster.

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Josh Liddick and Austin Myers open Episode 2 with their 'Phil' Good Moments of the Week before taking you around the bases with the first-ever Catchin’ Phils Four-Bagger. They cover the latest injury updates, Phillies players headed to the World Baseball Classic, a heated bullpen competition, and standout offensive performances from the past week.

Plus, the guys dive into pitcher Andrew Painter’s long-awaited spring debut an...