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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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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.
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.
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