Grease the Poles

Grease the Poles

Welcome to the Philadelphia sports podcast where logic goes to die. Hosted by Ryan Conway, Brian Cass, and BeercanBrain of The Liberty Line.

Episodes

June 2, 2023 87 mins

The Sixers officially introduce Nick Nurse as their next head coach and we share our predictions for the Eagles 2023 schedule.


  • Reactions to Nick Nurse hiring
  • Game-by-game predictions for the 2023 Eagles schedule
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As the NBA postseason continues one, so does our Sixers-induced depression.

  • Worst case scenarios for NBA Finals
  • Loathing the 'Playoff Jimmy' narrative
  • Nikola Jokic's chances to win Finals MVP
  • Breaking down the narrative flip on Joel Embiid's MVP award
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May 17, 2023 59 mins

We're back, and so is the pain. The Philadelphia 76ers have been eliminated by the Boston Celtics once again.

  • Joel Embiid, James Harden complete no-show
  • Doc Rivers fired
  • Outlook for the offseason
  • Embiid's future in Philadelphia
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April 27, 2023 61 mins

It's officially Draft Day and this is your one stop shop for all things Philadelphia Eagles draft outlook.

  • Bijan Robinson or bust
  • Will Jalen Carter fall?
  • Trade up/down scenarios
  • Potential for Budda Baker draft day trade
  • Worst/best case scenarios for the first-round
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Jalen Hurts signed a massive five-year, $255M extension on Monday, officially making him the new face of the Philadelphia Eagles (and possibly the NFL). The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a great start in the NBA postseason, but we've seen this movie before. Can they remain consistent?


  • No doubt - Hurts is worth the money
  • Cap implications of the Hurts deal
  • Budda Baker thirsting for the Eagles attention
  • Looking ahe...
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The Philadelphia 76ers begin their journey to the NBA Finals on Saturday and we're having a hard time getting excited for it.

  • Expectations against the Nets
  • Will Embiid's supporting cast actually show up?
  • Worst case scenarios for the Sixers in the postseason
  • If there is a God, the Sixers might actually go on a championship run
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The Good News: Joel Embiid secured the MVP with a 52-point performance against Boston.

The Bad News: The boys got kicked out of Yankee Stadium during Monday's ball game for being Phillies fans. But, we did live to tell the tale.


  • Embiid finally secures his MVP award
  • Can the Sixers defeat Boston in a seven-game series come playoff time?
  • Hatred for New York fans gets reignited at Yankee Stadium
  • Recapping TLL's ...
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With Opening Day right around the corner, TLL's own Luke Arcaini joins the pod to discuss all things Phillies.

  • Impact of Rhys Hoskins injury
  • Breakout candidates
  • Strengths/weaknesses of the rotation
  • Bullpen is suddenly elite
  • World Series or bust?

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As the Eagles front office tries to recoup their losses during NFL free agency, the Phillies prepare for what should be a magical 2023 season.


  • CJGJ gets weird after leaving Philly
  • Potential safety options following his departure
  • Eagles free agency recap
  • Trea Turner continues to dominate on the world stage
  • Joel Embiid might actually win the MVP this season


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NFL free agency is officially underway and Eagles GM Howie Roseman is starting to cook.

  • Eagles lose a handful of FAs, but manage to retain most of their big names
  • James Bradberry (surprisingly) re-signs
  • Rashaad Penny's potential in the Eagles offense
  • The Darius Slay trade/cut saga looks like it'll end where it started - in Philadelphia
  • CJ Gardner-Johnson is the final boss of free agency - can Howie get a deal done?
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The Philadelphia 76ers have once again reeled us back into believing in them after an impressive 4-1 road trip. NFL free agency is just one week away and the Eagles are have upwards of 20 pending free agents, a franchise quarterback to extend, and two first-round picks in April's NFL Draft. Howie Roseman has his work cut out for him.


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After reluctantly embracing the Sixers on the last episode, we were reminded what this team truly is over the past week. In our anger, we take a look back at the Carson Wentz/Ben Simmons era.


  • Why this Sixers team is just like every past iteration
  • Doc Rivers complacency
  • Carson Wentz gets cut by Washington
  • Figuring out how we all got duped by Wentz and Ben Simmons
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With Super Bowl LVII squarely in the rear view, we turn our attention to the Jonathan Gannon fallout and reluctantly put our faith in the 76ers to drag the Philadelphia fandom out of the abyss. We close things out with a dramatic reading of an unhinged comment from longtime TLL supporter, David from Dallas.

  • Jonathan Gannon's arrival in Arizona, weirdness ensues
  • Why the Eagles wanted to pay him to stay
  • Can the Sixers turn t...
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February 15, 2023 82 mins

Two days removed, the Super Bowl LVII loss still hurts like a bitch, and we're here to grieve with you.

  • Jalen Hurts' historic day not enough to take home the Lombardi
  • The Hurts fumble and its effect on the game
  • Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid completely outclass Jonathan Gannon and Eagles defense
  • Final thoughts on Gannon and is legacy in Philadelphia
  • How this Eagles team will be remembered 

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Super Bowl LVII Game Preview!

  • How Eagles defense matches up with Patrick Mahomes and Co.
  • Where Philly's offense can go feastin'
  • Super Bowl MVP odds/predictions
  • Final score predictions

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It's officially Super Bowl week! Reactions from Super Bowl Opening Night with the Eagles and Chiefs. Breaking down the best/worst storylines heading into the big game.


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The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket to Super Bowl 57 on Sunday, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 at The Linc.

  • Fallout from Niners fans
  • Eagles dominance in the trenches
  • Nick Sirianni appreciation
  • Jonathan Gannon vows to stay in Philly
  • Joey Bosa crumbles while trash talking Eagles fans

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Our Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title game this Sunday and we're here to break it all down.

  • Brock Purdy in the ruckus Philly environment
  • Jalen Hurts vs. 49ers' No. 1 defense
  • AJ Brown could be the key on offense
  • Lane Johnson vs. Nick Bosa
  • Score predictions

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Saturday night, the Philadelphia Eagles issued a friendly reminder to the rest of the NFL - we're the best team in the sport and we know it. 

  • Reactions to 38-7 drumming of New York
  • Jalen Hurts legitimizes his 2022 campaign
  • Jonathan Gannon's defense dominates
  • Dallas is despair
  • Looking ahead to San Francisco

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Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) joins the crew to talk all things Eagles ahead of their divisional round matchup with New York. Expectations for Jalen Hurts, how Nick Sirianni can attack Wink Martindale's offense, containing Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley in the ground game, score predictions, and more.


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