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The At The Yard: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast is, without a doubt, my favorite podcast dedicated to the Phillies. The podcasters have managed to find the perfect balance between providing a comprehensive analysis of the team's games and events while keeping each episode within a manageable timeframe of 15-35 minutes. This allows listeners like me to catch up on all things Phillies without dedicating large chunks of time.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the knowledge and insight that the hosts bring to each episode. Corey, Jim S., Ricky Bo, and Jim Salisbury are all incredibly knowledgeable about the team and offer unique perspectives that keep each episode engaging and informative. Whether it's Corey's fresh analytical perspectives or Ricky Bo's passionate rants, there's always something interesting being discussed.
However, there are a few drawbacks to this podcast that I have noticed. One issue is that sometimes the hosts can be too lenient in their analysis. While Jim is often praised for his class act demeanor, it feels like Nick C. may not always receive fair criticism. Additionally, some listeners have reported being distracted by Jim's constant phone notifications during episodes. It would be helpful if he could find a way to minimize these interruptions.
In conclusion, The At The Yard: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast is an amazing resource for any Phillies fan looking for real substance in their sports podcasts. With its knowledgeable hosts, insightful analysis, and regular updates on all things Phillies-related, it truly stands out from other podcasts in terms of quality and content. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you want to stay informed about your favorite team.
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Well, that was ugly. The Phillies finished their nine-game homestand by being swept by the Braves. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down what went wrong in the three-game series against Atlanta.
It was an UGLY finish to the series with Cubs and Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down what they're seeing after the Phillies were outscored 21-6 in the final two games of the series.
Coming off a series loss to the Diamondbacks, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break it all down and point the inconsistencies with the offense.
00:00:00 – Phillies Talk 00:00:47 – The 20-Inning Scoreless Streak 00:03:33 – Getting Late Early 00:06:48 – Struggles of Bohm and Stott 00:10:35 – Phillies' Abysmal Numbers vs. Lefties 00:13:58 – Kyle Schwarber's performance 00:22:25 – Aaron Nola & The Starting Pitching Review 00:35:06 – Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview 00:38:26 – Around the League: Brawls & NL East Standings
Coming off the Phillies winning a series against the Rockies, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their positive and negative takeaways from the first road series of the season.
Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford pave the way for the Phillies to take two of three from the Nationals. The Phillies Talk podcast crew of Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break it all down on the latest podcast.
00:00:00 - Rough start to 2026 00:03:36 - Sloppy Defense 00:07:49 - Rob Thomson's early ejection 00:09:44 - Taijuan Walker's disappointing debut 00:13:00 - Offensive Woes 00:16:08 - The Big Three Go Cold 00:20:29 - Are Phillies Fans Wrong to Boo Bryce Harper? 00:25:38 Aaron Nola & Jesus Luzardo outings 00:31:30 - Andrew Painter's MLB Debut Preview 00:36:46 - Final Four Heartbreak
HAPPY FRIDAY We have a FRESH podcast after the first game of the year! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their immediate reactions to the Phillies kicking-off the 2026 season 1-0 after a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers.
WE MADE IT PHILLIES FANS! OPENING DAY IS HERE! Sean Kane & Spencer McKercher return to break down an action-packed 48 hours before 2026 Opening Day! The guys dive into the details of Cristopher Sanchez's incredibly team-friendly 6-year, $107M extension, discuss the final roster decisions, and give a promising update on Zack Wheeler's rehab assignment. Plus, stick around for their bold season predictions, MVP picks, and World Series matchups!
Happy Monday! We're just 10 days away from Opening Day and the Phillies Talk crew has the latest from Phillies Spring Training. Spencer McKercher, who's down in Clearwater, is joined by Jim Salisbury at Baycare Ballpark and Sean Kane up in Philly. Enjoy!
Just 24 hours after the latest Phillies Talk podcast, WE HAVE ANOTHER SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE! Spencer McKercher got down to Clearwater safe and is joined by Cole Weintraub at Baycare Ballpark, with Sean Kane back at the NBC Sports Philadelphia studios. They take a look at the Jesús Luzardo's extension and the latest from Phillies Spring Training.
First Monday pod in awhile, but before Spencer heads back down to Clearwater, he and Sean Kane have the latest Phillies news from Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic.
Happy Wednesday! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher have a jam packed show as they chat with NBC Sports Philadelphia's Phillies reporter, Cole Weintraub, as he reports from down in Clearwater, and dissect Johan Rojas' impending suspension and much more in the latest Phillies Talk.
The Phillies Talk podcast crew is back in Philadelphia after their week in Clearwater, recapping the Phillies first win of the spring on Wednesday and the latest news and notes from Spring Training.
Phillies' rookie centerfielder Justin Crawford joins Spencer and Sean to discuss how spring training has gone for him so far, his excitement and expectations for his upcoming rookie season and his Philly cheesesteak preferences on the latest episode of the Phillies Talk podcast.
0:00 - Spencer and Sean down in Clearwater 1:18 - Aaron Nola 6:36 - Nola on Wheeler and his rib 10:30 - Offseason rest 14:48 - Caleb Cotham's influence 17:30 - Expectations for the season 21:50 - Nola's favorite pasta??
Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane share their observations from Day 3 of Phillies Spring Training including an electric performance from Jesus Luzardo, a "concerning" day from Andrew Painter, an update on Zack Wheeler and the team's plans for utilizing the new ABS system on the latest episode of the Phillies Talk podcast.
00:21 - Spencer and Sean down in Clearwater01:58 - Justin Crawford still taking batting practice03:06 - Takeaways from the first days of camp getting the drama out of the way early06:39 - Bryce called spencer "Big Dog"07:38 - Harper podcast comments11:08 - Bryce Harper not a hall of famer?13:01 - Gage Wood is jacked14:41 - Watching a Jhaon Duran bullpen15:38 - Wheeler working on throwing and spin16:46 - Injury updates21:15 - Aidan Miller22:45 - Last bench spot battle26:31 - Trea Turner not getting the call from the WBC28:47 - Adolis García31:36 - Kyle Backhus' funky delivery32:33 - Spencer almsot gets in trouble with the FCC33:23 - Zack Pop and Spencer still not seen in the same room...
24 hours before the first full squad workout, Bryce Harper had A LOT to say about A LOT of topics. Spencer McKercher is joined by John Clark down in Clearwater to discuss it all.
An action packed Phillies Talk podcast, the last official one of the offseason, as Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their thoughts on the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, some thoughts of the first two days of Spring Training, and Spencer sits down with relief pitcher Tanner Banks.
Back-to-back Friday pods?! Why not! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher have the latest news from around the league, plus Spencer sits down with Phillies utility-man, Otto Kemp.
Happy Friday! The Phillies Talk crew is back with the latest Phillies news around the league. Plus, Spencer McKercher sits down with Phillies manager Rob Thomson before Spring Training gets underway.
Happy Sunday! Hoping everyone is enjoying their snow day. We have a fresh new Phillies Talk, as Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher chat with Phillies starting pitcher, Jesús Luzardo to discuss an array of topics ahead of 2026 Spring Training.
It was an eventful Tuesday evening all around baseball and Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break it all down... plus a preview of a one-on-one with Rob Thomson.
Not the news on a Friday that we wanted to see, as Bo Bichette shockingly signs with the New York Mets on a 3-year, $126M deal. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their frustrations as the Phillies look to add elsewhere as Spring Training approaches.
Ranger Suárez has signed a 5-year, $130M deal with the Red Sox and the Phillies Talk podcast crew is here to break down the deal and discuss the latest rumors on Bo Bichette and J.T. Realmuto.
Happy New Year! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher have the latest Phillies news, including the team hiring Don Mattingly has their bench coach, and the latest rumors on J.T. Realmuto and Bo Bichette.
For the last time in 2025, the Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher break down the latest news on the Phillies Talk podcast.
Two pods in a week? Why not?! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down the Phillies signing RHP Brad Keller to a 2-year, $22M deal and what they expect from him this season.
The Phillies Talk podcast welcomes Sean Kane back, as he and Spencer McKercher break down the Phillies signing Adolis García to a one-year deal.
The Winter Meetings have officially come to an end, and it was a busy last day for the Phillies. Bob Cooney and Spencer McKercher have the latest news from Orlando after Kyle Schwarber spoke to the media, a small trade between the Phillies and Rays, and losing Griff McGarry in the Rule 5 Draft.
The fellas are VERY happy on the latest episode of Phillies Talk after the news broke that Kyle Schwarber is returning to the Phillies on a 5-year deal worth $150 million. Bob Cooney and Spencer McKercher break down the contract, take a look at Rob Thomson's contract extension, and dive into the latest rumors from the Winter Meetings.
00:00 - Winter Meetings Day 2 recap 15:50 - Dave Dombrowski Talk 20:19 - Scott Lauber 28:56 - Don Mattingly
The Phillies Talk crew is down in Orlando at the MLB Winter Meetings! Bob Cooney and Spencer McKercher have the latest rumors and news from the night before the meetings begin.
The stove is still just warming up, but are we in store for a wild week at the Winter Meetings? Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher have the latest news and free agent rumors around the Major Leagues, plus trade targets that could be enticing to the Phillies.
Happy Thanksgiving Week! The Phillies Talk crew is here to break down the latest news around baseball, including a trade between the Mets & Rangers, a report that the Phillies and Kyle Schwarber are far apart in contract talks and the Phillies checking-in on Diamondbacks infielder, Ketel Marte.
Happy Friday! The stove is heating up ever so slightly and the Phillies Talk crew is here to break down the latest Phillies news and predict where the top free agents of the 2025 class will sign.
Award season has come and gone, and now it's time to shift focus to a crucial offseason for the Phillies. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down some potential trade targets and dissect Dave Dombrowski's comments from the GM meetings in Las Vegas.
With the World Series in the books, it's officially award season in Major League Baseball. On the latest Phillies Talk podcast, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher take a look at the chances of Cristopher Sánchez winning the NL Cy Young, Kyle Schwarber winning NL MVP, and Rob Thomson winning Manager of the Year.
With the World Series wrapping up, we're just a few days away from the MLB offseason officially beginning. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to share their favorite moments of the 2025 season.
Happy offseason! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to put all the Bryce Harper trade rumors to bed and take a closer look at Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber being finalists for the Silver Slugger award for their respective positions. 0:00 - Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series predictions 9:03 - Turner and Schwarber deserve to win Silver Slugger awards 16:24 - Bryce Harper TRADE RUMORS?????? 25:59 - Matt Strahm's comments about PFP 33:31 - Phillies Talk Awards: Team MVP and Pitcher of the Year 42:10 - Show goes off the rails
The Phillies President of Baseball Operations, Dave Dombrowski, had some interesting comments during Thursday morning's press conference. Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane are here to dissect the questions and answers on the latest Phillies Talk podcast. 0:00 - Reaction to Rob Thomson's return and one change to coaching staff 9:17 - Lineup and roster configuration predictions after Dombrowski's comments 16:07 - Dave Dombrowski's interesting comments on Bryce Harper 20:48 - Schwarber a "priority" to return 24:56 - Younger guys getting an opportunity in 2026?
Not much to say after the Phillies season and their World Series hopes comes to an excruciating end in Game 4 of the NLDS. Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane try their best to break down what happened in the final game of the season and what's next for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies Talk crew is feeling good after an 8-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3. Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane break down the win and share their confidence in the Phillies as they get set for Game 4 on Thursday. #Phillies0:00 - Ranger Suárez and Aaron Nola were phenomenal in Game 36:52 - Top of the lineup FINALLY comes through14:34 - Momentum and pressure have shifted clubhouses20:14 - Could we see Jesus Luzardo in Game 4?!
Spencer McKercher and Sean are here to break down another frustrating loss to the Dodgers in the NLDS. The Phillies have their backs against the wall now down 2-0 in the series, can they salvage their season and championship hopes in Los Angeles? #Phillies 0:00 - Quiet bats continue to hurt Phillies in the postseason7:17 - What happened in the ninth inning?16:27 - Aaron Nola starting Game 3, is Ranger okay?19:32 - Luzardo pitched his tail off on Monday, Kerkering continues to struggle24:59 - Is Rob Thomson officially on the hot seat?29:04 - Can the Phillies bring this series back to Philly for Game 5?
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