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A delightful & evocative journey into the souls of two of the finest storytellers of this generation. Not so much. This is a sports lawn focused on Philly, UGA, and tons of random musings on life, nostalgia and childhood. We also have special guests whom

Ross J & Levman


    • Apr 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 162 EPISODES


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    April 23, 2025: Getting a Little Drafty in Here - Ep 160

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 36:54


    NFL Draft is upon us and we break down what the Birds might do. The Phloundering Phils are Phrustratic the Puck out of us - so who is to blame for the lack of early season success? We have some ideas. Get off my lawn. Ross J can't spell surprise and Richy Mck hates Amazon. Let's go!

    April 2, 2025: Phils Hot Start/Salute to Val Kilmer - Ep 159

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 35:35


    Phils are off to a great start (even better than we thought), Sixers are counting the pingpong balls, but a larger question looms, we talk about the brilliance of Val Kilmer, and why you should never take your shoes and socks off in an airplane. Let's go!

    March 26, 2025: It's Opening Day - Ep 158

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 36:03


    What is it about Opening Day that brings eternal optimism? How have the Phillies pulled us all the way back in? Sit down and get ready for your Phillies preview. You'll also learn more about colonoscopies, Sondeen the Clown, and Sweedish Ska then you'll ever want to know. You can thank us later. Let's go!

    March 21, 2025: The Madness - Ep 157

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 33:32


    The Ides of March may be upon us, but there's no better time than Tourney Time. Or is there? Has it lost its luster? Cozy on up and find out. Let's go!

    March 12, 2025: The Day 1973 Went Off the Tracks - Ep 156

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 38:21


    After 150-something episodes, the show was bound to fly off the tracks. If you are easily offended or don't enjoy offensive humor - skip this episode. We still talk lots of Birds and Phillies baseball. This is one is not for the feint of heart. Let's go!

    March 4, 2025: Was Joel Embiid on our Podcast? And NFL Off-Season Never Sleeps - Ep 155

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 32:04


    It's been a few weeks, but we make it up to you with a gift of an episode. A special guest appearances and the Eagles off-season plans are off and running with the extensions/resignings of Baun and Barkley. The Process was a failure, and will the Phillies season be any different? We return in a big way. Let's Go!

    February 12, 2025: Did We Just Witness the Greatest Philly Team Ever? - Ep 154

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 35:18


    Super Bowl 59 Champs and Green is Gold! An incredible performance from a generational team. Unquestionably the best Eagles team of all-time and maybe the best team to ever grace Broad and Pattison. Your boys break it down. Let's go!

    February 5, 2025: Eagles-Chiefs SUPER BOWL Preview - Ep 153

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 37:17


    Big moments call for big playas, which is why all four of us are here to breakdown this incredible Eagles run to the Super Bowl LIX. Match-ups to watch, X factors, score predictions, random stats, special guests, and even a happy ending - we got it all. Let's Go!

    January 31, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles Are Headed to the Super Bowl - Ep 152

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 32:26


    A flock of Eagles are descending to New Orleans. We celebrate a Super Bowl appearance and how they did it and how we feel. First there were three and then there were PHOUR. Let's go!

    January 23, 2025 - Birds Make the NFC Championship - Ep 151

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 38:28


    The Birds are back in the NFC Championship after a grind it out, down-to-the-wire, probably closer than should have been (looking at you #4) win, but the Birds are 4-0 in playoff games where Jake Elliott misses extra points. Is this team Super? The boys break it down. Let's go!

    January 13, 2025: Birds Win, So Why Are People So Unhappy? - Ep 150

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 36:35


    The 150th episode is here and the two fools who started the empire are here to celebrate. And why shouldn't we celebrate the Eagles? Why does a double-digit win with a simple gameplan feel like a disappointment? Was the offense great? No, and yet we still dominated the Packers and won by 12. We talk College Football, NFL Playoffs, and a little Sixers arena drama. Grab your bubbly, buckle up, and let's celebrate 150 together.

    January 6, 2025: The Day Load Management Died - Ep 149

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 36:13


    The Birds have earned the #2 seed in the playoffs and will host the Green Bay Packers. What can you expect to see - The Artist Formerly Known as Load Management and Ross J break it down. We make picks for all pro and college football games in what will be an action-packed weekend. The Sixers seem to be righting their ship and playing much better basketball. There was the Jordan flu game and today Rich McK shows you why he's no longer deserving of the "load management" label. Let's go!

    January 1, 2025: New Year's Hangover Cure - Ep 148

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 33:43


    We aren't done. Too much goodness. Our final thoughts on 2024 and how to step into 2025. Happy New Year to All, and to All a Goodnight. Enjoy!

    December 31, 2024: We Kiss 2024 Goodbye - Ep 147

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 33:40


    A new year is upon us, as the Birds finish up there season - should Saquon go for the all-time record? Meet our b**** of the week. And, the College Football Quarterfinals are here. What a joyous time to start anew - let's go!

    December 24, 2024: The Holiday SOCKtacular - Ep 146

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 36:24


    We breakdown the Birds loss, the Phils uninspiring offseason, and talk holiday shenanigans. Gather up your dreidels and reindeer. Let's go!

    December 10, 2024: Who is the A--hole?? - Ep 145

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 38:09


    It's never a slow time in the City of Brotherly Love, and just b/c the Birds jumped out to an 11-2 start that doesn't mean it's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Or is it? We break down the state of the Eagles as they enter the home stretch and why the Jalen/AJ/BG squabble. We are talk college playoff, Soto contract, Belichick to UNC, the BYJew, and the Final 5. It's all here. Let's go!

    December 5, 2024: The Christmas Episode, Panthers/Birds Preview, Sixers Ills - Ep 144

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 38:39


    Train & Levman breakdown preview the Panther/Eagles, the Sixers horrendous start, a little College Football, and a LOT of Christmas movies. Good stuff. Let's go!

    November 27, 2024: The Thanksgiving Special - Ep 143

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 37:35


    We are grateful for many things this season, and as you travel over the river and through the woods this Thanksgiving - 1973 is there for you. And, the world is a better place because of it. Let's go!

    November 19, 2024: Embittered Embiid Fallout - Ep 142

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 31:34


    Eagles are soaring behind the strength of a young defense, and a dynamic offense. Are they the best team in the league? The Sixers seem to have a 7'2 problem who lived through two major clown shoes, and now he's the circus. A brief College Football playoff preview and the Final 5. Buckle up. Let's go!

    November 13, 2024: Our New Shutdown Corner with the Best Nickname in Football - Ep 142

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 37:39


    Birds throttle Dall-ass and we have a lot to say about. How bout' dem' Cowboys? Birds defensive turnaround is leading the charge with Quinyanamo Mitchell and Cooper DeJaaaawn locking people down. Sixers fans if you are panicking - gather round and listen close. One of our hosts gets a Presidential vote? Buckle up. Let's go!

    November 4, 2024: Introducing the Final 5 - Ep 141 - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 20:51


    Embiid shoves a reporter who deserved it, PG returns, Debut of the Final 4. Lets go!

    November 4, 2024: The Siriani Dilemma - Ep 140 - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 12:50


    Why do the Eagles make it so tough? Siriani makes the case for himself with the way he nearly pissed away a game. If not for phenomenal plays by Saquon, DeVonta, and Nakobe. Three dudes who've seen some sh*t and know some stuff - break it down for you. This is part 1

    October 28, 2024 - I Gotta Say, Today Was A Good Day - Ep 139

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 37:54


    Are the Birds capable of being the team we all hoped they would be this summer? The last two weeks have given us hope - but alas, championships aren't won in October - but good times are. Sixers finally showing signs of life - maybe Joel can start his off-season training a little earlier. And if you are having a bad day, at least you aren't DWade's statue. Let's go!

    October 20, 2024: Tonight We're Gonna Party Like its 2022 - Ep 138

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 35:05


    The Birds with a resounding thumping of the NY football Giants and the Dawgs shock the world down in Austin. Damn it feels good. A little like the 2022 football landscape (Eagles SB appearance, Dawgs on top). Was this an aberration or a precursor to greater things? We spill the tea. Let's go...

    October 15, 2024 - Any Good Argument Deserves A Rebuttal - Ep 137

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 37:29


    You are frustrated with the Phillies, we are frustrated with the Phillies and we can't agree on the path forward. Is the building on fire or do you stay the course. We discuss. Let's go.

    October 15, 2024: The End is the New Beginning - Ep 136

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 37:42


    We took some time off. A lot. We rebooted because Red October kicked us in the balls. Speaking of a needed kick in the balls -- we also talk Eagles, and why the time off was needed. Buckle up, buttercups. Let's go.

    March 4, 2024: Hope Springs Eternal and Jason Kelce Says Goodbye - Ep 135

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 38:43


    This show was was recorded before the icon Jason Kelce says goodbye, but we still had thoughts on him, the Eagles and the NFL off-season. Hope springs eternal in Clearwater for the Phils, fresh off of the resigning of Zach Wheeler. Levman believes the Sixers may be finding their Joel Hans Embiid-less groove, and we talk Caitlin Clark and the Flyers. Buckle up. Let's go!

    February 26, 2024: Why We Can't Quit Tobias and David Cross - Ep 134

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 38:40


    There was a lot to discuss today. Levman hates revisionist history and clouds, we talk Gary Maddox, Henry Sims, Michael-Carter Williams, Ryan Mason, Richard Nixon, Dwayne Deadmond, Whit Merrifield, and even talk some Flyers hockey. Buckle up. Let's go!

    February 6, 2024: Carl Weathers, We Miss You - Ep 133

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 37:39


    What a tough loss to learn of the passing of Carl Weathers and the iconic characters he played throughout our childhood and into adulthood. The 76ers are a mess without Joel MVPiid and now the trade deadline is here. What's Morey to do at the deadline? And a Super Bowl prediction, though not much of a breakdown if we are being honest. A mention of David Bowie, Gotye, Mike Shanahan & Chuck Wepner. Buckle up. Let's go!

    January 30, 2024: Eagles Shuffle the Deck, But Will that Change the Outcome - EP 132

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 35:47


    Change is in the air at Novacare with the Eagles making some big coaching moves. Will it matter or is all hope lost? We break it all down for you and don't mention Tay Tay once! What ails the 76ers and will they make a trade with the trade deadline approaching, and some late January baseball discussion. We aren't great with names, but we are with happy endings. Let's go!

    January 9, 2024: A New Year, A New Hope, An Eagles Implosion - Ep 131

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 37:02


    Happy New Year to all who celebrate, yet one thing none of us are celebrating is the implosion of our beloved Birds. It's almost inexplicable, yet we give you the insights you will only get from two Philly thoroughbreds. Nick Siriani could have been Mayor last year and now his team is like a bad Mummers float. We breakdown the Birds and all the playoff action. The 76ers will and should make a move, but how big of a move will that be? Speaking of moves, the Flyers made a big one. Buckle up for a new year, new episode, same two yids. Lets go! .

    December 22, 2023: Stocking Stuffer Xmas Show - Ep 130

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 38:12


    Two jews host a podcast and talk about Christmas music. Levman sings the classics. We will do anything to divert from the dreckstorm the Eagles have become, but we dive in and Ross J unloads on the Birds. Take cover. We talk 76ers and Embiid's sublime play, Maxey's continued ascension, and even get a Flyers. Buckle up, reindeer. Let's go!

    December 14, 2023: Who Are the Real Birds - Ep 129

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 38:40


    The birds have gotten pantsed by their two biggest rivals in back-to-back weeks. What's your level of confidence in this team? And speaking to teams, how about your Philadelphia 76ers. We may even mention the Flyers, along with some College Football talk and thoughts on gifts for teachers. Buckle up. Let's go!

    November 28, 2023: College Football Conference Championships and Birds Talk - Ep 128

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 38:51


    Can the most underrated, slept on back-to-back champs do it again vs Bama? Will the top seeds win out? Will chaos ensue? And speaking of chaos - our new most hated rival the 49ers pay the Birds a visit seeking revenge for last year's NFC Championship. We got it all. Let's go!

    Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - The Thanksgiving Episode We Forgot - Ep 127

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 37:42


    Totally forgot to get your Thanksgiving fill, so here is our pre-Thanksgiving episode so you can enjoy all the glutenous tidings. We go deep on the Birds, the Phils, and discuss the Sixers a bit, along with why we love Thanksgiving. And, it's the Levman's 50th. Give it up and buckle up. Lets go!

    November 9, 2023: Hey, I think I Love You - EP 126

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 35:32


    How fun are these Sixers? Role players playing their roles and superstars proving their worth. And speaking of worth, our 7-1 Eagles head into the bye week, a little beaten up but fresh of a win over Dal-ASS. Will Castellanos and Nola be back? Big weekend for college football too. We got it all. Let's go!

    November 2, 2023: It so Hard(en) to Say Goodbye - NOT AT ALL - Ep 125

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 38:33


    Ding, dong James Harden is off to LA and we are thrilled with trade. A fresh air has been breathed into the 76ers and the word HOPE. Eagles-Cowboys grudge match coming up, and an another big test for the Dawgs. Buckle up. Let's go!

    October 18, 2023: What this Phils Team Means to the Fans - EP 124

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 35:22


    This Phils run has been magical, and while we hope there's still more magic to enjoy, we take the time to break down why this team perfect refects the city and area. It's also Kelly Green Week and we tee up the Birds-Dolphins. The music may have worked too. Buckle up. Lets go!

    October 3, 2023: Welcome to Red October - Ep 123

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 39:11


    The 90-win Phils are hosting the Marlins, so let the festivities of Red October begin (and may they last). We are feeling good about the Phils, we feel the Eagles best is yet to come, and James Harden has left us all -- numb. The Dawgs remain undefeated, but not without some cracks. Buckle up. Let's go!

    Sept 21, 2023: Dissecting the Paradox of Deion Sanders - EP 122

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 33:52


    Our time is short, our attention span shorter, and our feelings on Deion, the Birds 2-0 start, and the Phils are all here. Eagles fans - the sky is not falling. Lev joins us "live from Tahiti" up. Buckle up. Let's go!

    September 7, 2023: The Two Way - EP 121

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 33:56


    In today's scintillating show, we say hello to the football season with a special emphasis on the boys in green and the college game. How many 2-way players can you name? More than us? Now's your chance. Buckle up. Let's go!

    August 15, 2023: I'm Tired of this Shi* - EP 119

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 39:07


    The Sixers drama takes a new turn this week, and the Eagles pre-season roster battlevs-the Ravens & Browns. Let's go!

    August 10, 2023: We Welcome Michael Lorenzen - EP 118

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 37:59


    Just the 14th no-no in Phillies history and are we witnessing the reemergence of Tre? The Phils are in a great spot and lets ease off of Robby T. We also give you an update on Eagles camp and how some of the rookies are looking. Howie made some moves this week, and he isn't done. Lets Go!

    August 2, 2023: It's the Return of the Birds - EP 117

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 34:56


    The Phillies are in the thick of the playoff chase and everyone is freaking out. Why? The Eagles have returned with the long awaited Kelly Greens and everyone is freaking out. Rightfully so. Sure shot your way to this goodness. Let's go!

    July 13, 2023: We've Been Away Too Long - EP 116

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 49:04


    After taking a short respite, the two live jews are back with more bite, wit and humor than ever as we discuss 80s All-Star baseball, 3 big questions for the Phillies in the second half, the Harden situation and less than 2 weeks till the Birds report. We also talk about a quinquagenarian trip for the boys. Buckle up. Let's go!

    June 7, 2023: The Passing of the Iron Sheik & Another Legend Comes to MLS But You Should Still Listen - EP 115

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 44:44


    We lost another great one this week with the passing of the Iron Sheik - an iconic bad guy. The Phils are playing better baseball, but are the Bats and Tigers really our litmus test? We talk Sixers, NBA Finals, Flyers make a big trade, Eagles get some OTA work in - it's a good time. Let's Go!

    May 31, 2023: What's Love Got to Do with It - EP 114

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 47:46


    We lost two icons since our last recording and Lev talks about his strong feelings for Tina Turner. Her greatest hits backs up to Kenny G on his CD shelf. We also put the Phils under the microscope and subsequently the Yiddish flows. The Sixers had no more need for a Doc, so they look to a nurse. Buckle up. It's all here. Let's go!

    May 17, 2023: Now What? EP - 113

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 54:40


    The Sixers came up way short (again), but are you really surprised? The dynamic duo is reunited and ranting about what happened, what happens now, and what could happen - and it isn't pretty. Unfortunatlely, the Phils aren't helping take anyones minds off of the mess of the Sixers. It's still early, right? It's all here. Let's go!

    May 11, 2023: For the 76ers, this is the Moment of Truth - EP 112

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 49:19


    While Ross J is out hanging with the Rebellion, Levman is joined by Rich and Train to talk some Phillies, and more importantly, the 76ers final stand against the hated Celtics. It's all here. Let's go!

    May 4, 2023: May the 4th Be With You....And the Sixers - EP 111

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 38:01


    What went wrong and what went right in Celtics/Sixers series and why Boston is public enemy #1 this weekend. The Massholes are coming to town. The D'Andre Swift trade was a classic Howie move and we breakdown the Eagles selections that were not Jalen Carter. Only here, only now. The Phils were hammered in LA. We are here for it. Let's go!

    April 28, 2023: The Drafting of Jalen Carter + Sixers/Celtics Playoff Preview - EP 110

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 85:43


    The rebuilding of the Eagles defense is being built brick-by-brick using a foundation directly from Athens, GA. The Sixers-Celtics and could this year be different? We are here for it. Let's go!

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