Riding Shotgun with Norm and Jim

Episode 259 - In this episode we start by discussing the US Open leading into this final day. We talk PA high school 6A Baseball final with North Penn, Phillies and MLB standings, NHL Stanley Cup finals, NBA Finals, Caitlyn Clark's return, College World Series, Bull Durham, and some great sports moments and some in the news topics throughout. All this and the usual antics!

Episode 258 - We recap the 25th Annual Leisure Sports Festival, we talk Phillies struggles, the Belmont Stakes, NHL, NBA, Tottenham, a deep dive into the Perfect Game and we continue with our Baseball movie reviews all this and the usual fun!

Episode 257 - We jump in discussing The Bad News Bears, Best nicknames in sports, Duran/Leonard "No Mas", PGA, NHL Stanley Cup Finals set, NBA Finals set, Trivia time and more of the usual fun!

Episode 256 - We are live on Memorial Day to thank those who gave it all for our Freedom. We start with the passing of Norm (George Wendt), The Phillies rolling and MLB, Tush Push lives on, Eagles fraternity, Penn State close chances, Tottenham Europa Champs!, Mount Rushmore of Big Four Players, Best sports movies and more of our usual fun! Thanks for riding along!

Episode 255 we kick it off with an incredible Preakness finish, Rose reinstated, Saban on NIL, NBA Playoffs and draft order, NHL Playoff update, Flyers hire Tocchet, Eagles Schedule release and outlook, Phillies and NL East and we wrap with the "Fat Shot"

Episode 254 - A quick shout out to all the great Mom's out there! We talk Jim's golf Outing, The PGA Pro's in Philly, Eagles and Goedert work out a deal, Prank calls, New Pope Leo the White Sox fan, Phillies and MLB standings, NHL Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, Great television Mom's, Tottenham in Europa Final, we wrap with a look at what abnormal things we do. All that and the usual fun! Thanks for Riding along with us!

Episode 253 We look back at the OJ trial, a recap of the Eagles draft and UDFA's as well as a position by position breakdown, Kentucky Derby, Delta's finest, a Jack drop in to talk local baseball and the usual fun!

Episode 252 we are live during day 3 of the NFL draft. We discuss the Eagles picks, The Sanders slide and pick, The Phillies struggles, Facts of Life, Celtics city, '98 NBA draft and more fun!

Episode 251 - We begin year six with a look back at The Masters final round, Phillies with three in a row and a MLB division by division breakdown, and we wrap with a discussion on the Eagles draft possibilities and a look at some of the best players in the draft. Enjoy the ride!

Episode 250 - A quick recap of the golf trip to Pinehurst with the boys, The Masters final Rory vs Bryson, NCAA Basketball final four and championship recap, Phillies start to the season, NIL and college sports, Eagles draft, Frozen Four and Penn State, A look back to the last year and our guests and all the usual fun. Enjoy the ride!

Episode 249 - We start with a congratulations to the Perk Valley Girls 6A PA state champs!, We discuss the Phillies season opener and the rest of MLB, Nova gets a new coach, Flyers fire theirs, Penn State one win from Frozen Four!, **Warning for last 10 minutes as Grok/Ara makes her X rated Unhinged comeback**.

Episode 248 - we are live watching UCONN vs Florida, we discuss the first week of the NCAA Mens Basketball Tourney, We talk Penn State Natty for wrestling, Pennsylvania High School basketball (Go Perk Valley!), Spring Training and outlook for the Phillies, run down of division by division predicted winners and playoffs and the usual fun!

Episode 247 - We discuss the Six Nations and the awarding of the Wooden Spoon, we talk Eagles free agency, NCAA Tourney time, Jim's fun bracket, Phillies Spring Training, and some real hijinks with Jokes and Grok Unhinged joins us towards the end...not to be missed! Thanks for doing the Ride!

Episode 246 - Jim returns from Charleston just in time for Six Nations, we recap Tiger's story, Eagles off season moves, Phillies Spring training and outlook, Sixers horrendous season, Flyers future and a classic joke from Norm. Thanks for Riding along!

Episode 245 we welcome in special guest Ryan Quigley. Ryan tells the stories of the great Tiger Bech. From their meeting at Princeton to their great stories of living life to the fullest. Thank you Ryan for Riding Shotgun with Norm, Jim and Jack.

Episode 244 - We discuss the Birds offseason, PFF top 101 with 11 Birds in the top 100, Four Nations Final, we relive the Miracle on Ice 45 years later, and a new wrinkle we look back at 1989 and take the top 12 for a ficticious NCAA Football playoff. All that and the usual fun!

Episode 243 - We welcome in Andrew G as we discuss the Eagles Super Bowl 59 Championship. We recap the game, key plays and the fun!, We discuss Free Agents and who to prioritize, and we wrap with the fun from the parade.

Epsiode 242 we are talking Super Bowl 59 and once again the Eagles are in it! We discuss the Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs. We also discuss the greats to wear 15 with a special guest Jeff D! Loads of the usual fun! Go Birds!

Episode 241 - We discuss the NFC Championship, The pre game tailgate fun, AFC Championship and questionable calls, Six Nations returns, The Wooden Spoon, Unsafe airways and Trump, Greats to wear the number 10, and we wrap with guys who ended their career with odd teams.

Episode 240 - We jump right in discussing Norm's Texas trip, we recap the Eagles/Rams, Preview the Eagles/Commanders, Chiefs/Bills preview, a recap of the College Football Championship with Ohio State the champs, and then we dive into the Inauguration for the 47th President!

Episode 239 - we are talking NFL Playoffs, We recap the Birds/Packers game, discuss Chiefs and the Stripes vs the Texans, Upset in the Motor City and preview the Birds vs Rams matchup. We also preview the Buckeyes vs Fighting Irish Natty. Bob Uecker remembrance and we discuss the ban. All the rest of the usual fun!

Episode 238 - we begin with a recap of the college football semi finals, Penn State/Notre Dame and Ohio State/Texas. We recap the Eagles season finale against the Giants. A preview of the Eagles/Packers first round matchup and discuss the rest of the NFL Wild Card weekend. Philly sports history 40+ years ago to the day. Streaming update, Best all time sports related TV series, and we wrap with a little Phillies and MLB talk, all that and the usual fun!

Episode 237 - We cover the recent College Football Quarter Final Matchups, Preview the Semi Final matchups. Review some Bowls and discuss the Eagles/Cowboys, Pro Bowl selections, Sitting Saquan and the usual fun!

Episode 236 - we start with a preview of the College Football Quarter Finals game by game, a look back at the Eagles vs Washington and a preview of Cowboys game, we talk a little controversial "American worker" news, we review the Baseball HOF ballot and who we would select, and we finish with a look back who passed in 2024 along with our yearly show recap. Enjoy the ride!

Episode 235 we are live at Ben's eating the Birds. Tim joins us as we talk College Football Playoffs, the passing of Ricky Henderson and live while the Eagles struggle to put away Washington.

Episode 234 - We welcome back Andrew G our very first guest from five years ago. We discuss another fun White Elephant party, Eagles/Steelers preview, Heisman, Army/Navy, CFB Playoffs, Penn State and their 2025 schedule and loads of the usual fun!

Episode 233 - We discuss the College Football bracket, Penn State vs Oregon Big 10 Championship, Eagles/Ravens review and a Preview of Carolina, PA High School championships and Norm's rant on the media.

Episode 232 - we are talking football, Pro, College and PA High School. We talk about the Saquan and The Birds, Penn State and the college football playoffs, PA 6A, 5A and 4A all being dominated by no boundary schools, Biz takes on an Army, and more of the usual fun. We are live as Michigan takes down Ohio State. Enjoy the ride!

Episode 231 - We have a great special guest in James Fullan. He is the oldest to ever play college baseball. We talk to Jim about just finishing up his 2nd year of college ball at the age of 58!. We discuss his early life, and the overall experience and drive to make this happen. Great story and a great guy! Enjoy the ride!

Episode 230 - We are talking Eagles football as they beat the Cowboys and Washington in 10 days to make it six in a row! We talk about Penn State blow out win at Purdue and the rest of College Football, PIAA Playoffs, and we wrap with a discussion on the Tyson/Paul fight.

Episode 229 we begin with a breakdown of the great weekend of college football. Preview the CFB rankings and playoffs, Eagles/Cowboys preview and remaining schedule. College Basketball, PA Water Polo State Championship, PA District 1 playoffs and then around the 1:15 mark we discuss the election results!

Episode 228 - The guys recap a long and fun weekend. We discuss the Eagles escape vs the Jaguars, World Series and a breakdown of Game 5 and the 5th inning, PA District 1 playoffs, Penn State vs Ohio State, the college football scoreboard and AP 25 along with a playoff outlook and we finish with an outlook on the big Election Day.

Episode 227 - The guys welcome in McLovin to the family, We are live watching the Eagles vs Bengals, talking World Series, Penn States gritty win over Wisconsin, College Football; scoreboard and outlook, PA High School football, Sixers slow start and Flyers finally with a big win and we wrap with how podcasts and Rogan are changing the media landscape forever.

Episode 226 - The guys are live watching the Eagles while discussing the MLB playoffs, College Football, High School Football and a lot of fun along the way!

Episode 225 - The guys are back talking Phillies/Mets, MLB Playoffs, Penn State football, College Football Scoreboard, watching the Eagles live vs the Browns and we wrap with a discussion on great TV series and a bonus speech from Malcolm X and Ice Cube.

Episode 224 - A quick recap of Munich and Switzerland, Eagles/Bucs recap, Phillies/Mets playoffs, Penn State and College football shake up, PA High School football rivalry update and we wrap with a discussion around some recent sports and celebrity passings.

Episode 223 - Norm welcomes in Tony, Colleen and Ben. We discuss the three fun days in Munich for Oktoberfest. Loads of great stories!

Episode 222 - We welcome back long time friend of the show and history buff Big AL. We do a quick run through of the Eagles game. Then AL and Jim run us through American war history starting at the Revolutionary and finishing up with the end of WWII. Great information and usual fun!

Episode 221 we are watching the Phil's vs Mets and talking Eagles, College Football, Local PA High School Football and we finish with the top living baseball HOF's as well as those who should be in. Loads of fun!

Episode 220 begins with a recap of the Birds in Brazil, NFL talk and Tyreek in cuffs, Jim's Bud Lite of the week, Penn State home opener in person, College football scores and who impresses, Turning Japanese review, The Ropers and the usual Norm and Jim fun! Thank you to 10,000 listeners!

Episode 219 - We start with a recap of Penn State vs WVU, College Football scores, High School football, Cornhole playoffs, Phillies week, MLB playoff outlook, Greatest Feats (Ricky Henderson), and we wrap with a review of Sign Stealer on Netflix Connor Stallions.

Episode 218 - The fellas are back and start with Jim's Bud Lite of the week, we break down the Phillies troubles and remaining schedule, MLB standings, Danny Jansen history, Eagles preseason and outlook for the season with a game by game breakdown, High School football starts with a PV recap, Penn State kicks off next week, college football start, Greatest sports feats look at Barry Bonds and Greg Maddux, Threshers Lucy May debut, some LLWS and we wrap with Nick Foles decision for the Philly Special!

Episode 217 Some technical difficulties this week and an abrupt end, we start with a recap of the last episode, a small discussion on the 5th annual T-Bone open, Jim's Bud lite of the week, Phillies talk and MLB update, Eagles preseason update, Greatest feats again with Bo and Tony G, Cobra Kai and Elon and Trump.

Episode 216 the guys and Jack welcome in Phoenixville Baseball head coach Geoff Thomas. We discuss growing up playing ball and how Geoff got started in coaching, His mentor/mentors in baseball, The Pac and the competitiveness of PA District One baseball, Parents and assistant coaches, Coaching in the Cape Cod league, and many other great baseball and life lessons. Enjoy the ride!

Episode 215 begins with Jim's Bud Lite of the week, The Olympic highlights, Eagles pads are on and we dive into the Linebackers, Hard Knocks Giants, Penn State, Greatest feats in sports history, Phillies struggles, Trout out, Pete Rose and we wrap with a look back at Dallas Carter High.

Episode 214 Begins with a recap of the start to the Olympics, Jin's Bud Lite of the week, Pete Rose, autographs, Biden bows out, Casty Home Runs and moments, Trump and Bryson, Phillies and the trade deadline, Big Wednesday Sweep, Generations of change, Berman names, Florida Man and the usual fun

Episode 213 begins with Jim's Bud Lite of the week, We discuss the most memorable moments in our lifetime, MLB Homerun contest, Phillies in the All Star game, Max the National Champ, Eagles, Giants Hard Knocks, Celebs that just passed, Bob Newhart and some Don Rickles and we warp with some fun Reagan!

Episode 212 begins with a discussion on the assignation attempt, Jim's Bud Lite of the week, Phillies and MLB standings heading into the All Star break, Bob Uecker, DJ in the works, Olympics, The Birds report in a week, AK back in the day and more of the usual fun!

Episode 211 we are back after a week off discussing the 4th of July, Jim's Bud Lite of the week, The Phillies, Sixers free agency, Savannah Bananas, USA Soccer, USA Olympic decisions and we talk Eagles football.

Episode 210 we are live watching the Phillies in the heat wave with Ben, we start with Jim's Bud Lite of the week, The passing of Willy Mays, Celtics win the Championship, We Jinxed the Panthers and now Canada might hav the Cup, more on Tom Kim, USA Swimming and more fun! Thanks for coming along for the ride!

Epsiode 209 we start with Jim's Bud Lite of the week, Norm talks about meeting up with our old pal Jim in Houston, Phillies vs Orioles and the playoff atmosphere, MLB standings, George Brett again, The Logo Jerry West, Merrill to the Hall!, Tom Brady Pat's HOF speech, Suits update, Gatti vs Ward fight 1 round 9!, College World Series, PA State Baseball Finals, and we wrap with the Cheers cookout.