The Ringer's Philly Special

The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil Kapadia has got you covered with all things Eagles with weekly previews and instant reactions to every Eagles game. Also tune in for the Sixers, Phillies and all of your other favorite teams in town, with unique conversations from Chris Ryan, Raheem Palmer, Anthony Dabbundo, Ace Producer Cliff and other local personalities.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 57 mins
Ranger Suárez had yet another stellar outing Sunday against the division rival Braves and came out victorious this time! Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo aka Tony Bunz to discuss Ranger’s performance along with the rest of the starting rotation. The bats were silent during the Phillies road trip. Is that due to the pitching they faced, or the guys in the lineup not being able to produce? Is it time for Justin Crawford to get the...
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ESPN anchor and the pride of Temple University Kevin Negandhi joined Cliff to discuss the Sixers' 2025 NBA draft picks, V.J. Edgecombe (no. 3) and Johni Broome (no. 35), and what their impact could be for the Sixers in the immediate and future timelines. Did the Sixers make the right decision by taking V.J. over Ace Bailey (10:18)? What’s the overall future of the Sixers and Joel Embiid (21:48)? The Phillies scored a whopping one r...
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June 20, 2025 54 mins
The NBA draft is under a week away and the Sixers have a major decision to make. Cliff is joined by ESPN’s Bobby Marks to discuss what the Sixers should do with the no. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and in the offseason. Top prospect Ace Bailey hasn’t done any meetings with any teams in this draft. Why is that and what is his camp's strategy (3:36)? What should the Sixers do with Joel Embiid, as his extension is set to kick ...
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The Phillies suspended OF Nick Castellanos on Tuesday following an exchange of words with manager Rob Thomson after he was pulled late in the game Monday for a defensive substitution. Cliff is joined by Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss what happened with Casty and Thomson, and if their issues have been resolved (1:08). ESPN’s Field Yates then joins the pod to discuss the Eagles offseason, including where first...
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After losing 9 of their last 10, the Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park and bounced back, winning 5 of 6. Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo — aka Tony Bunz — who makes his triumphant return to break down the stark contrast between the team’s spiral and resurgence. What are the biggest concerns so far this season? What should the Phillies do about the leadoff spot? What’s sparked Alec Bohm’s recent uptick after a slow start? ...
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Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to break down all the latest from Eagles minicamp and highlight which players have been standing out so far. Kelee Ringo watch continues! Find out what EJ’s been seeing from him on the practice field (5:49). EJ also runs through some of the players battling for a roster spot. Which QB made a standout throw during practice? (14:37) Who's been getting the most snaps at right gu...
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Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss some early takeaways from Eagles practice. We finally got a timeline for Jihaad Campbell’s return to the field (5:50). Eagles DC Vic Fangio also discussed the departures of DE Bryce Huff and CJGJ and whether he actually wanted to move on from them (17:00). Cooper DeJean has been getting reps at what position (22:02)? What is DT Jordan Davis’s new secret weapon to g...
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Peak NFL offseason is upon us, which means we have to get OTA updates from EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Who was and wasn't at OTA’s? One of the names might come as a surprise to people (7:40). How did the rookies look at practice (10:34)? What was noteworthy about the secondary (13:02)? What very, very early takeaways did Eagles OC Kevin Patullo show in the first open practice (24:31)? Eagles TE Dallas Goedert spoke to th...
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The tush push is here to stay, folks! The proposal to ban the tush push did not receive the 24 votes needed to eliminate the play from the NFL. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the fallout and what factors ultimately led to the play remaining legal. What was Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie’s rather unusual speech to the other owners to sway them from a ban on the play (8:03)? Which teams voted to...
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Sheil is joined by Ringer NBA draft expert J. Kyle Mann and has 10 questions about the Sixers and the prospects who will be drafted next month. Is VJ Edgecombe more of a fit for the Sixers than Ace Bailey (03:54)? How much should the Sixers be considering fit and championship window rather than the best player available (31:12)? If the Sixers stay at 3 but don't draft either Bailey or Edgecombe, who could that surprise pick be (44:...
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Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the latest with Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado’s 80-game PED suspension and how that will affect the team going forward. But first, the Phillies' 2020 first-round pick, Mick Abel, made his major league debut and didn’t disappoint. What’s his future with the team (3:22)? Alvarado tested positive for PEDs after trying to lose weight for the season and will now serve an 80-game suspension and ...
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The NFL released each team’s schedule on Wednesday, which means we now officially know when and where the Eagles will be playing throughout the 2025 season. Sheil is joined by University of Pennsylvania Economics Professor Deniz Selman to discuss the analytics behind the matchups. Deniz and Sheil are perplexed by the schedule makers’ decision to have the Eagles and Commanders face off twice in the final three weeks of the season (0...
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Rejoice! The Sixers land the No. 3 overall pick, avoiding a fall out of the top six and the possibility of sending the pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sheil and Cliff discuss the impact of the Sixers retaining their pick after a disastrous season. Could the team target a guard like VJ Edgecombe or a wing like Ace Bailey? Might they consider trading up or down in the draft? Plus, the guys sprinkle in some Phillies talk, and the E...
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There’s finally a solution to the Dallas Goedert contract kerfuffle. The Eagles and Goedert reached a deal and reworked the tight end's contract (5:36). Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer discuss that and react to the Eagles posting their draft-night war room video and the interesting parts of it (14:00). How involved is Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in the draft process (35:37)? Plus, the greatest segment in sports podca...
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Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo are back with a Phillies check-in. The Phillies are currently sitting second in the NL East, just 2.5 games back from the Mets. How good has the Phillies' rotation been in the early portion of the season? Also, how did Ranger Suárez look in his return to the mound? Is Alec Bohm a big problem for the Phillies? He's been struggling since the end of last season into this season, but can he turn it around? ...
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Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film on all ten of the Eagles’ picks and evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement as they transition to the pros. Before diving into the tape, the Eagles picked up defensive tackle Jordan Davis’ fifth-year option. What does this move signal about his future with the Birds (3:21)? Then, the guys break down first-rou...
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The Eagles wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting ten players. Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer assess the entire draft, including the Day 3 picks. What was EJ’s evaluation of the Jihaad Campbell selection (5:41)? How will second-round pick Andrew Mukuba fit into the secondary (11:23)? Did the Eagles go against the grain by drafting Ty Robinson in the fourth round out of Nebraska (30:05)? Plus, the Eagles picked ...
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On Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Texas safety Andrew Mukuba with the 64th overall pick. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss the Mukuba selection and the Eagles' decision to trade out of the third round. What kind of player is Mukuba, and what impact could he have on the team (3:37)? What does Dallas Goedert’s future with the Eagles look like now that they haven’t drafted a tight end earl...
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The pick is in! The Eagles selected Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation give their thoughts on why Campbell may have slipped to the Eagles and what type of impact can he make (02:47)? How concerning is Campbell’s medicals after falling in the draft to the Eagles (25:15)? Plus, which guys could the Eagles be targeting on night two of the draft. E...
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Sheil, Shawn Syed of SumerSports, and EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer give the full seven-round Eagles mock draft. Who do the guys think the Eagles will select and which picks could be traded up or down? Who will the Eagles take in the first round (9:06)? Which one of the hosts has the Eagles making three(!) second-round picks (31:71)? Who are the Day 3 guys the Eagles will be taking (1:09:43)? Will there be a focus on the se...
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