The Ringer's Philly Special
The Ringer Philly crew has a podcast! Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak team up on Sundays and Thursdays for weekly previews and instant reactions to every Eagles game. Plus we’ve got you covered on the Sixers and all of your other favorite teams in town, with unique conversations from local and Ringer personalities.
Episodes
June 17, 2024 • 49 mins
The Phillies are currently going through a tough stretch of the season, and they are now faced with the reality of losing catcher J.T. Realmuto for about a month. Anthony Dabbundo and producer Cliff discuss what the injury means for the Phils and how they can weather the storm. Anthony talks about his trip to Baltimore on Friday as he witnessed the Phillies' extra-innings win. Plus, Trea Turner’s return and which players the Philli...
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June 11, 2024 • 47 mins
Sheil is joined by Princeton University receivers coach Brian Flinn to examine what the Eagles' options are at WR3. They first evaluate Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilson, fifth- and sixth-round Eagles picks, respectively. Could a late-rounder make an immediate impact next season? Is Parris Campbell the answer to the void, or could return specialist Britain Covey take the leap and get more offensive snaps?
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June 7, 2024 • 89 mins
Sheil is joined by EJ Smith from the Philadelphia Inquirer, who was also boots-on-the-ground at Eagles workouts this week. Why is team owner Jeffrey Lurie selling a minority stake in the franchise? Could the Eagles be facing more offensive issues after Jalen Hurts claimed 95 percent of it is new? Plus, how good could the DB core of Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Kelee Ringo be for next season and the future?
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June 3, 2024 • 73 mins
Sheil opens the pod with a discussion surrounding Eagles' 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis and 2023 first-round pick Jalen Carter. What can we expect from the Georgia duo now that Fletcher Cox has retired (03:32)? The Phillies are off to one of the best starts ever, but were hit with a few injuries over the weekend against the Cardinals. Are there concerns with the injuries to Ranger Suarez and Brandon Marsh (30:09)? Plus, did Cl...
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May 30, 2024 • 71 mins
Sheil stopped by Eagles practice today and has some big-picture thoughts that he wants to review (02:23). Will the Eagles' 2024 first-round pick, Quinyon Mitchell, be ready to start at the beginning of the season? New Ringer writer and Philly local Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to discuss the Phillies' progress so far this season. Is there real concern for Bryce Harper’s health (16:32)? Plus, is there excitement for a new season o...
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May 23, 2024 • 80 mins
Sheil and EJ Smith have your football fix if you’re wondering how the Eagles' first OTA practice went. What were the immediate takeaways from the first practice? How deep is the secondary, and where was James Bradberry IV? Could we see A.J. Brown or Saquon take snaps in the slot? What about the offensive line? Who’s poised to take the right guard position?
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May 20, 2024 • 45 mins
The Phillies have been on a roll all season long and currently have a 4.5-game lead in the NL East. Sheil has five takeaways from what he’s seen from the team so far this season. Are the Phillies a 100-win team? Which players have stepped up the most? How valuable has Ranger Suárez been the entire season?
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May 16, 2024 • 99 mins
The Philadelphia Eagles' schedule has officially been released for the 2024 season. Sheil and UPenn professor Deniz Selman go over the schedule's strengths and weaknesses and predict the season record game by game. Which games will the fans be most interested in attending on the road? How can the NFL actually improve game scheduling instead of having multiple games start at once? Plus, the advantages of the new kickoff format.
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May 13, 2024 • 39 mins
Sheil discusses what new Eagles DC Vic Fangio’s impact will be after the disastrous end of the 2023 season. How will Fangio mesh with the rest of the staff when training camp starts and the team will be managing the players' rep counts (02:12)? What are the most important parts of Fangio's defense (09:48)? Is the depth chart on defense better than it was last season (22:20)?
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May 9, 2024 • 81 mins
Sheil and Ben are back for one final pod before Ben leaves for the birth of his first child. The guys do a mailbag following the draft and acquisition of undrafted free agents. Where does Jalen Hurts currently rank amongst the top QBs in the NFL (03:31)? Who will have a breakout season: Jordan Davis or Nakobe Dean (38:25)? Plus, voicemails and best rap disses of all time (45:56).
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The Phillies currently have the best record in MLB, which is something that we are not used to at this stage of the season. Sheil discusses the red-hot start for the Phightin' Phils (02:31). Sheil then examines the Eagles. In what areas of the offense did the Eagles improve (15:09)? Sheil contextualizes Joel Embiid’s career compared to other greats in NBA history (36:01).
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May 3, 2024 • 46 mins
Tobias Harris scored exactly zero points as the Sixers were eliminated on Thursday night by the New York Knicks in the first round. Sheil and Cliff talk about the lackluster performance from Harris, and how the Sixers have yet again come up short during the Joel Embiid era.
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May 1, 2024 • 60 mins
Tyrese Maxey saved the Sixers season on Tuesday night with a 46-point effort as the Sixers staved off elimination in a 112-106 victory over the Knicks. Sheil and Cliff discuss the late game heroics led by Maxey and how the Sixers avoided elimination. Plus, voicemails!
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April 29, 2024 • 62 mins
Breaking News: The Eagles and former Jets first-round pick, offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $5.5 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Sheil opens up the pod discussing what Becton’s role could be with the Birds, and how the Eagles did in the draft. The Sixers lost a heartbreaker to the Knicks in Game 4. Sheil, Raheem, and Cliff discuss the turmoil that caused the l...
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April 28, 2024 • 74 mins
The 2024 draft has come and gone and the Eagles added some interesting new additions on Day 3. Sheil and Ben review the draft overall and break down each player and what their role could be.
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April 27, 2024 • 37 mins
The Eagles selected Iowa CB Cooper DeJean in the second round at pick no. 40 overall. Sheil and Ben discuss trading up for DeJean and where he’ll line up in a now revamped secondary. Plus, could Jalyx Hint surprise some people with his standout abilities on the field?
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April 26, 2024 • 49 mins
Eagles Draft Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell! Plus, Day 2 Targets and Sixers Win
The Eagles have selected CB Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Sheil and Ben react to the Eagles landing the CB out of Toledo and what he’ll add to the defense. They also look ahead to some of the day two prospects the Eagles could be eyeing. Plus, the Sixers get a huge win behind Joel Embiid’s 50 point effort.
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April 22, 2024 • 56 mins
NFL draft week is finally upon us! Ben and Sheil have grinded the tapes, checked the highlights, and examined every prospect that the Eagles could potentially take in the 2024 NFL draft. Will the Eagles be trading up in the first round for a cornerback, or will they trade back for another coveted offensive lineman?
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April 22, 2024 • 73 mins
Sheil has keyed in on the two prospects he believes the Eagles will come away with if they remain at pick no. 22 in the NFL draft. The Sixers fell short to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer join the pod to discuss the loss and the fear that ran through everyone when Joel Embiid dropped to the ground grabbing his knee in the second quarter of Game 1. Plus, the Phillies are streakin...
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April 18, 2024 • 44 mins
Nico Batum went off for the Sixers and helped lead the team to victory against the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament. Sheil and Cliff discuss how the Sixers came out victorious and look ahead to their first-round playoff matchup against the Knicks. Are Joel Embiid’s injury and conditioning concerning?
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