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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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The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Phillies made three trades on Monday. Now with the roster set for the rest of 2026, how are we feeling? Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher react to a topsy-turvy day.
Less than 24 hours before the MLB Trade Deadline, the Phillies are quiet... SO FAR. But coming off a solid series win over the Orioles, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss what we could expect before the 6pm EST deadline on Monday.
Coming off arguably the worst loss of the season, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to discuss Bryce Harper's comments, the need for more "help" and more in the latest Phillies Talk podcast.
The Phillies are 3-6 since the All-Star break and after a series loss to the Yankees this weekend, Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane are concerned about the team with a week before the MLB Trade Deadline.
Some real concerns for the Phillies after losing two of three to the Mets after the All-Star Break. Spencer McKercher and Ricky Bottalico vent their frustration and share their first half grades and second half predictions.
Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their thoughts on a WILD night at CBP with the 2026 Home Run Derby.
WE MADE IT! The Phillies enter the All-Star break by taking two of three from the Tigers in Detroit. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher recap a fun series and get you set for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
Coming off a series win over the Reds, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss a "strange" series with a lot of storylines.
It's been a WEEK since the last Phillies Talk podcast, but Spencer McKercher is once again joined by Sean Kane to discuss the Phillies FIVE All-Star selections, one snub, and some positives and negatives from the last six games against the Pirates and Royals.
Coming off a 5-2 road trip and taking two of three from the New York Mets, Spencer McKercher is joined by Ricky Bottalico to discuss what they liked the most in this series in Queens.
Coming off two insane wins over the Nationals, it was only right to talk about them. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher try their best to share their thoughts on TWO HEROIC ninth inning wins.
Coming off a HISTORIC weekend against the Mets, led by Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies Talk podcast crew of Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher take a deeper dive into the wild weekend. And yeah, they talk about Monday's loss to the Nationals.
Coming off back-to-back losses to the Marlins and Mets, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss Andrew Painter's future, the bullpen struggles, and more. Plus, Cole Weintraub joins the show to discuss how Painter can bounce back down in Triple-A.
After the Phillies dropped two of three in Milwaukee, but started their six-game homestand with a shutout win over the Marlins on Monday, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are still feeling positive in the latest Phillies Talk podcast.
The Phillies have won 10 of their last 13 series since Don Mattingly took over, making a little history along the way. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher break down what they were most impressed with in Toronto.
Since June 1st, the Phillies rank in the top three in all of baseball is some huge offensive categories. And after a series win over the White Sox, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss what they're liking from the offense, but also some concerns from the back end of the rotation.
Coming off a pair of 3-2 wins over the Padres, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to take a deep diver and appreciate what we just saw from Cristopher Sánchez's 50.2 consecutive scoreless innings. Enjoy!
The Phillies finished their West Coast road trip with a 4-2 record, but after a series loss to the Dodgers, there's some big time concerns. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher break it all down in the Phillies Talk podcast.
SPECIAL GUEST! Spencer McKercher is joined by the one and only Michael Barkann to break down a fantastic three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres, capped off by Cristopher Sánchez's historic start on Wednesday.Â
00:00 - Offensive struggles 04:39 - Right-handed batters have been horrid 08:58 What to do with Trea Turner? 11:27 - Bryce Harper's consistency 14:00 - Andrew Painter's adjustment period 16:40 - Cris Sanchez had been magnificent 19:11 - Zack Wheeler has been dominant 22:34 - Phillies upcoming West Coast trip Â
Coming off a three game sweep of the Pirates and another come-from-behind win over the Reds on Monday night, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are officially declaring the Phillies are BACK.
MID SERIES POD! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down the first two games of the Red Sox series.
Sean Kane and Ricky Bottalico get you caught up on all the storylines surrounding the Phillies following a series win over the Rockies on Mother's Day.
00:00 - Phillies pick up 8th win in 10 games 05:45 - Cristopher Sanchez dazzles 11:44 - Bryce Harper can't stop hitting 16:44 - Bryson Stott's recent power surge 20:06 - Brandon Marsh's consistency 22:44 - Aaron Nola finding a groove 30:23 - Looking around the league 41:45 - Mean tweets!
The Phillies have won four straight games heading into Saturday, and Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are feeling much better after a horrid April. They break down the first four games under Don Mattingly.
Tuesday was an emotional day, as the Phillies fired Rob Thomson after four seasons. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their thoughts on the move, dissect comments from Thomson and Dave Dombrowski, and reflect on a 7-0 win over the Giants on Tuesday night.
The Phillies ended their 10-game losing streak on Saturday, but it was a disastrous road trip. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher voice their frustrations after an ugly series with the Braves.
00:00 - Sean and Ricky recap the Phillies now nine-game losing streak 8:45 - Dead last in the National League 10:30 - Rob Thomson's job security 12:45 - A player's perspective when you're in a tailspin 14:45 - Lineup changes that could fix things? 19:00 - Taijuan Walker released by Phillies 23:00 - Zack Wheeler set to return on Saturday 26:00 - J.T. Realmuto on the injured list 29:20 - Haven't beat a lefty pitcher yet this season 32:10 - Reasons for optimism 35:00 - Ricky on his hosting grind
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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