The Gastroenteritis Blues: A Sixers Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving! On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues (recorded postgame Wednesday night) Steve and Dan discuss the Sixers' huge, undermanned win over the Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons. They talk through every detail of that victory, both on and off the court, and what it signified about the team's growing chemistry with its stars out. Then, they discuss the week's other big win over the Milwaukee Bucks and the big brouhaha that followed between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Montrezl Harrell and a ladder. They break it down frame-by-frame. Also covered: the loss against the Hornets, Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle trade rumors, amicable vs. amiable, and how best the Sixers can maximize De'Anthony Melton's minutes once everyone is healthy once again. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Have a great holiday, everyone. Celebrate by giving us a rating, subscribing/following the pod, and all that other stuff.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Emily and Dan have an extremely special guest, as Philadelphia legend Alexander Tominsky joins the podcast. Alexander recently achieved city immortality for eating a rotisserie chicken for 40 consecutive days and lived to tell the tale. He joins the pod to tell the gang what that experience was like, how it came to be, and what the fallout has been like both socially and bodily. Also, this is a Sixers podcast! They talk about Joel Embiid's tremendous weekend, which was capped with the big man's 59 point outing versus Utah. What is our hosts' current level of optimism? They discuss a health update on James Harden, and a 'yikes!' article about former Sixer Ben Simmons as the Nets get set to head to Philadelphia. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Thanks for watching the LiveStream today. Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve and Dan discuss another bleh Sixers loss, this time at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks on the road. Why does this years team feel and look so utterly uninspiring? Sure, James Harden is out, but so often the team's effort and zip seems to drift and lead to performances like tonight, where they could neither get enough key stops nor score enough points to stay in the game. They talk about Joel Embiid's demeanor in the early part of this season, Tyrese Maxey's shooting struggles of late, and P.J. Tucker's workload. Plus: they go through the article from that circled Philadelphia media this week about how Doc Rivers shoudln't be the scapegoat for the Sixers' troubles. What does the piece imply about Rivers' standing with the team? How much longer will he remain the coach? All that and some assorted thoughts on the Sixers' new uniforms and the ongoing saga in Brooklyn, as well. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily and Steve begin by discussing the unfortunate news of the day: James Harden is set to miss a month's time due to a foot injury. How will Harden's injury impact the following: Joel Embiid? Doc Rivers? Tyrese Maxey? De'Anthony Melton? Kemba Walker?? Listen to find out whether or not the hosts find Harden's elongated injury to be a big problem or not. They also discuss the week of games, where the Sixers went 3-1 and held its weight without Embiid. This week showcased to the gang Maxey's star potential (or reality) Melton and Georges Niang's value, and just how much Doc Rivers seems to loathe Paul Reed. In the second half of the pod, they discuss the NBA's decision to dock the Sixers' two future second round picks due to improper offseason contact with P.J. Tucker and Danuel House -- a decision both hosts found to be completely random and hypocritical. And finally, they talk about the mess going on in Brooklyn, from Kyrie Irving's devolution into antisemitism to the team's shambolic pursuit of suspended head coach Ime Udoka. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Drew (no Emily, sadly) discuss the Sixers' disappointing start to the season after consecutive losses to the Celtics and Bucks. What has contributed to Joel Embiid's especially poor beginning to the season, and how much of a cause for concern should it be for Sixers fans? How much should fans read into Embiid's body language and moping on the court during poor shooting efforts like Thursday night against Milwaukee as bad omens for going forward or — at the least — something the big man needs to get in order quickly. Then, they get on to a much happier topic: James Harden. With the guard looking like his All-NBA self, the trio discusses the most heartening aspects of his first two outings on the season. Plus assorted thoughts on Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, Danuel House, P.J. Tucker, Montrezl Harrell and many more. Also covered: a vibe check on the Phillies in the NLCS and reactions to Ben Simmons'' first game as a Brooklyn Net. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily are ready to preview the 2022/2023 Sixers season and are joined by none other than returning guest, Billboard and The Rights to Ricky Sanchez's Andrew Unterberger. AU joins the gang to first discuss the Sixers' decision to waive end-of-bench guys Charles Bassey and Isaiah Joe, and discuss their takeaways from the team's 4-0 preseason run. Why was AU left a bit cold with James Harden's performances? Why was Dan encouraged by a Doc Rivers lineup wrinkle? Then, they go around the horn for some quick-hitting predictions. Listen for their predictions in the following categories: Breakout Sixer Most Frustrating Sixer Emergent Storyline Sixers Playoff Seed How the Sixers Season will End They also pepper AU with some music questions before letting him go. Finally, the hosts reveal their aggregate handsome rankings for their annual choices for this year's Sixers roster. It gets heated. You'll want to tune into the YouTube here for this. Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy. Go Sixers.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, the Emily and Steve discuss a plethora of media day quotes from Monday, first. James Harden says he lost "100 pounds" and our hosts are inclined to believe him! Joel Embiid is giving Ben Simmons the Voldemort treatment, everyone loves PJ Tucker, there's a glimmer of hope for Matisse Thybulle (perhaps), and the Sixers' social media team did a cute thing with 'first day of school' photos. Then, training camp opened in South Carolina, and the hosts discuss the viral clip of Doc Rivers' sidebar conversation with Harden. What were the big takeaways? Paul Reed claims he's the only one who can guard Tyrese Maxey, folks seem bullish on Jaden Springer, and listen to hear what prompted Emily to say the following: "I think Joel moved to the suburbs." They discuss his new American citizenship, as well. Finally, Drew joins the show to shepherd Steve and Emily through a Most Likely game wherein they compete in naming the Sixers' versions of Swole Batman, Skinny Batman, and Fast Batman, shoutout Darius Slay. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, follow, review and enjoy.

After a week away from the mics, Dan and Steve are back on Gastro (Emily is away) to catch up on all things Sixers and NBA. First, they catch up on Doc Rivers,' uh, um, well, eventful day on Twitter which I am legally obligated to remind you that the Sixers have insisted was a result of his account being hacked. Anyway, listen to hear whether or not the guys think that passes the smell test. Then they discuss former Sixer Ben Simmons' first in depth interview since his infamous exit from Philadelphia on JJ Redick's podcast. What did they think of Simmons overall on the show? How'd they like JJ's line of questioning? What about the revisioning history of it all, especially as it pertains to the Atlanta series? They dissect some of Simmons' key quotes. They then dive into the bombshell news out of Boston: head coach Ime Udoka has been suspended for a full year by the team. They do their best to talk about the situation while acknowledging that many (likely ugly) details are still yet to emerge. Plus: thoughts on seemingly attainable Suns' forward Jae Crowder and your Philadelphia Eagles.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve and Dan discuss the big news from the week that was: Montrezl Harrell is a Sixer. He signed with the Sixers on a two year deal, as the Sixers' front office could not help itself but to sign a veteran big man to steal some (all?) minutes from friend of the podcast BBall Paul. They take a look at every aspect of this signing, from Harrell's positives -- inside scoring, foul hunting, toughness, energy, fighting -- and his negatives -- defense, outside shooting, how much Doc Rivers loves him, etc -- before levying an overall verdict for how they feel about the signing at the end of the day. They also toss out a gentle reminder about who actually signs players to the Sixers. Also discussed: BBall Paul's tweeted-and-deleted response to the Harrell signing, Shams Charania's report about the In-Season Tournament, and an Eagles preview which took place prior the Birds' Week 1 victory over the Detroit Lions. Finally, the guys play a couple Sixers Sporcle games, which will both delight and infuriate you listening and home. Listen and play along, especially if you're a big Red Kerr fan. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily, Dan and Steve discuss Kevin Durant's 'ah, well, nevertheless' decision to return to the Brooklyn Nets for now and how they feel about it. They also talk about the potential of the Sixers signing forward Markieff Morris, James Harden's 33rd birthday bash, a Matisse Thybulle dribbling video and how the Gastro crew got involved with it online, and round out the pod with the Most Likely game and some Bachelorette talk. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow, and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, we'll be honest, there's not a ton of actual basketball stuff to talk about. But Steve and Emily do their best. They discuss the NBA schedule release and some key dates on the league calendar for the Sixers, like the league and home opener, Christmas Day, and Rivalry Week (?). They discuss Kevin Durant choosing to shoot down a rumor, and how it illustrates the ones he's chosen not to shoot down. Then, they discuss old friend Ben Simmons, who was in the news this week for settling his grievance with the Sixers, tweeting at a Sixers media member, and getting harassed at a mall. Then they round it out by talking a little about The Bachelorette, Game of Thrones, and ice cream flavors. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan, Emily and Steve are back to discuss the reality we're living in: the Sixers are lusting after Kevin Durant and Kevin Durant actually reciprocates that emotion. He's also currently traveling Europe with James Harden, so things seem to be fully patched up there. What do our hosts make of all this? How realistic is it that KD could be a Sixer? Would the Nets trade him here? What about the notion of trading Tyrese Maxey? Also discussed today: the Sixers' reported Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks, the brief and shot-down Ben Simmons rumor about leaving the Nets' group-chat, and Tobias Harris' wedding. Plus the details about Steve's engagement. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan, Steve and Emily discuss the NBA officially opening up an investigation into the Sixers' allegedly lascivious offseason dealings. Will the team face slaps on the wrist for the James Harden pay-cut or P.J. Tucker or Danuel House signings? They also discuss the continued James Harden and Tyrese Maxey propaganda and how good the offseason vibes have become as a result. Plus: they talk about the rumored Kevin Durant-for-Jaylen Brown trade that was the talk of the town earlier in the week. All that plus a an exciting round of the Most Likely game to round out this week's episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan and Steve discuss the news of the week: James Harden has (finally) reportedly agreed to his contract terms with the Sixers. The guys discuss why it might've taken this long and how they feel about the terms. They also talk about Harden once again hanging out socially with Joel Embiid and the organization's plans to build a new arena downtown in 2031. Plus: thoughts on the player vs. media spat that went down in the Phillies' clubhouse, the Most Likely game with Drew and Bachelorette talk. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, the gang is fully reunited and Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the Summer League that was. Listen for assorted thoughts on Isaiah Joe, BBall Paul, Jaden Springer, Malik Ellison, and many more. They also go deep on why James Harden still has not signed his discounted contract with the Sixers, whether or not the Sixers will actually face tampering charges, and what they think of Danuel House taking Ben Simmons' number. They also discuss whether or not they'd like the Sixers to get in on the Utah Jazz's presumed fire sale of the team's veteran pieces, before Drew joins the pod to lead them through a scintillating return of the Most Likely game. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow, and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily discuss the Sixers draft night trade of Danny Green and the #23 overall pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for guard DeAnthony Melton. What did they think of the trade? What does Melton bring to the Sixers? Also, given the rumors about a potential Sixers/Rockets deal leading up to the draft, what do our hosts think about Eric Gordon as a trade target? They also discuss the heavy rumors that PJ Tucker could be Philadelphia-bound when Free Agency opens this week, the contract he's reportedly set to receive and what the Sixers will need to do in order to offer it to him, plus all the calamity going on in Brooklyn. Finally, they talk about the departure of Michael Rubin before making a few predictions. Please rate, subscribe, review, follow, and enjoy. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve and Dan are joined by the Slopmaster himself, Porter AKA TrillBroDude, who returns to the podcast once again. First, he discusses this week's slop: James Harden is reportedly set to re-sign with the Sixers on a short-term extension after opting into his option for next season. How do the guys feel about this development? Also, Tobias Harris is evidently unhappy with the role he grew into at the end of last season! That's a bummer. They discuss. Then, in the second half of the pod, Trill guides the guys through a comprehensive preview of the Sixers' draft. Which guys would he be most excited for the Sixers to draft? Who would represent a reach at 23? Does he expect the Sixers to trade the pick? All that and more on this week's episode of the Gastro Blues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily discuss the latest rumors from around the NBA. Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell is reportedly ‘unnerved' with the situation in Salt Lake City after Quin Snyder stepped down. Should the Sixers consider a trade that includes Tyrese Maxey for him? Elsewhere, apparently this time Bradley Beal really wants to play for a winner, and the Denver Nuggets are making two of their bench guards available. Then, they break down the Adam Sandler/Sixers movie Hustle, which just premiered on Netflix, and features cameos from Tobias Harris, Maxey, Matisse Thybulle, Seth Curry, Dr. J, and many other notable NBA figures. Finally, they discuss the latest happenings in the 2-2 NBA Finals and how Draymond Green is going to deliver us podcasts whether we like it or not. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, follow, and enjoy.

On tonight's episode, the Gastro Gang is back in full force and Dan, Emily and Steve discuss the Sixers officially having the 23rd overall pick in this year's NBA draft. Do they predict the team to select and keep a draftee or to pick a player and then trade him elsewhere? Will that player have a parent who works for the team? They also discuss the news of the day: Utah Jazz longtime head coach Quin Snyder stepped down. Will the Sixers now fire Doc Rivers and hire him instead? Probably not. But still fun to dream. Then, finally they talk about the NBA Finals, and how the Sixers have been tangentially brought up in recent days as one-time Sixer Al Horford had a tremendous Game 1 for the Boston Celtics. Was Horford really all that bad in Philly? Did the Sixers make a mistake moving off of him after one season? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve and Emily discuss the sad news of the Lakers hiring Darvin Ham as head coach, rather than Doc Rivers. They forlornly discuss what is all but sure to be another year of Rivers coaching the Sixers, and whether or not things with Doc are as bad as they at times feel. Also, what about the widespread fan opinion that Daryl Morey would like to fire Doc if not for Sixers' owners pinching pennies? Then, they lash out NBA media voters for once again snubbing Joel Embiid from All-NBA First Team despite ranking second in MVP voting for the second consecutive season. After the break, Emily and Steve are joined by Drew to take a comprehensive look at Tobias Harris' year in Philadelphia. A mostly down year from the forward has his future in Philly once again in doubt, so the trio takes a look at his stats, contract, and where he and the Sixers are likely to go from here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, follow, review and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve and Emily first discuss a handful of assorted notes from the week: a rumor that Daryl Morey is dead-set on acquiring a third star this summer, the status of Doc Rivers' rumored flirtation with the Los Angeles Lakers, Danny Green's ever-so-brief trash talk to Patrick Beverley, and whether or not Tyrese Maxey ought to be untouchable on the trade market. In the second half of the podcast, the hosts discuss Sixers swingman Matisse Thybulle being named to his second consecutive All-Defense team before diving deep on what they make of his turbulent season in Philadelphia. Is his defense overrated? Do they want him traded this offseason? If his Sixers career is over, what will serve as the inflection point of his stint in red, white, and blue? Notes on his statistics and contract status within. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, follow, review and enjoy.

Well, that's that. The Sixers are out after an embarrassing display in Games 5 and 6 versus the Miami Heat, and Emily and Steve are here to dissect what the hell happened. First, Emily and Drew talk about what it was like to be in the arena for the final game (hint: not good!) before they talk about the littany of things that went wrong in the series, in addition to Joel Embiid's injuries. They go through quotes from after the the dust settled from Embiid, James Harden, Doc Rivers, Daryl Morey, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris and more. Also discussed: initial thoughts on where the team should go from here, some player grades from the season that was, whether or not we believe Morey when he says Rivers will be returning as head coach, and how exactly it's possible that trying was such an issue in an elimination game. Thanks so much for listening all year, Sixers fans. It's going to be, yet again, one hell of an off-season. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily and Dan discuss the big Game 4 victory by the Sixers to knot up series at 2-2. Listen for analysis of James Harden's huge night, Joel Embiid continuing to battle through injury to dominate on both ends, and key contributions from Danny Green, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris and the rest of the guys. Where do they see the series going from here? Listen to find up, as now it turns into a best of three. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily, Dan and Steve discuss the Sixers' ability to close out the plucky Raptors' team in six games, thankfully, and all it took to get it done. After laying an egg at home in Game 5, the Sixers got it together and blew out the Raps in their building in Toronto for the decisive game on Thursday. How encouraged were our hosts by the improved play of Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. Then, they talk about the fateful elbow from Pascal Siakam to Embiid's eye which concussed Embiid, broke his orbital bone and has put his status in doubt for the beginning of the Sixers' upcoming series versus Miami. Was it a dirty play by the Toronto forward? Do they blame head coach Doc Rivers for having Embiid in the game with the score so out of reach? And now, with the reports circling that Embiid could return as soon as Game 3 versus Miami, how do our hosts feel about this series? How will the center rotation shake out? How important will Matisse Thybulle be? They take a look at the other series around the league and make official predictions. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, follow, review and enjoy.

In today's episode Emily and Dan were joined by Philly Sports truther @mhc_76 to discuss all things round one for the Sixers. They provide their thoughts on how the main pieces of the team performed during games 2,3, and 4, and updates on Joel's thumb injury.    They give their honest opinions of Raptors fans, Doc Rivers, and the chances the 76ers make it out of the eastern conference. Plus an in depth discussion on the MVP race and how voters could have been swayed away from voting for Embiid. Also, a live reaction to the recent Ben Simmons news.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy. 

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan, Steve and Emily are thrilled to discuss the Sixers' big Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors from Saturday night. From Tyrese Maxey's breakout 38-point explosion to James Harden's steady control of the point guard duties with 14 assists, it was an impressive 20-point victory for the home Sixers. What did they think of Joel Embiid's performance? Or Tobias Harris' efficient scoring? How about BBall Paul actually getting the backup center minutes? What counters do they now expect from Nick Nurse's squad? How might injuries to Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes and Thaddeus Young impact the series? All that plus thoughts on the other series from around the Association on this week's episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy.

On today's bonus episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan, Emily and Steve are joined by Mike O'Connor of The Rights to Ricky Sanchez. First, Mike and the gang talk about a recent exchange Mike had online about NBA catch-all metrics and why he believes they're inherently flawed and thus should not be used as lynchpins in one's MVP campaign. Then they get into the nuts and bolts of why Nikola Jokic seems all but sure to run away with this year's award (sigh). Then, they do a full preview of the first round series coming up between the Sixers and the Raptors. How much will the Sixers miss Matisse Thybulle in Toronto? How much will Paul Reed actually make an impact (if he actually plays)? How should the Sixers defend Pascal Siakam? All that, much more, plus each hosts official prediction for the series. Follow Mike on Twitter @MOConnor_NBA Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, follow, review and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the Sixers' regular season finale versus the Detroit Pistons as Philadelphia took care of business without Joel Embiid and James Harden. What did they think of BBall Paul, Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey's big nights to finish up game 82? How about Doc Rivers' frustrated quotes after the game about Reed and DeAndre Jordan? They briefly touch on the impending first round matchup versus the Toronto Raptors. Also covered: Matisse Thybulle's comments on his vaccination status from after the game, the rumor about Doc Rivers potentially coaching the Lakers next season, and Danny Green's place in the starting lineup. Coming Tuesday morning: a bonus episode talking about Joel Embiid's rightful MVP season and previewing the Sixers round one series against Toronto with The Rights to Ricky Sanchez's Mike O'Connor! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy.

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan, Emily and Steve discuss Joel Embiid's 44-point performance in Cleveland to carry the Sixers to a narrow victory over the Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back. They discuss each of the team's games in a so-so 2-2 week as the regular season winds down. What did they think of the heavyweight showdown at the beginning of the slate between Philly and the Bucks? Or the Sixers' dispiriting loss to the lowly Detroit Pistons? They also cover topics like the befuddling, depressing switch in MVP odds and discourse, Ben Simmons reportedly filing a grevance against the Sixers, potential playoff matchups, and send congratulations to a favorite Philadelphian Dawn Staley. Then they predict the final week of games for the regular season. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, follow, review, and enjoy.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the Sixers' close loss in Phoenix to the Suns on Sunday night. Despite Joel Embiid's best efforts, the Sixers were unable to overcome a poor scoring effort from James Harden and hot shooting night from the home Suns. How worried are the hosts about Harden's up-and-down performances of late? They also talk about Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers' skeleton crew's exciting victory over the Miami Heat earlier in the week. Plus: where would they like the Sixers to wind up in the Eastern Conference? Is the MVP award Joel Embiid's to lose? Should Tyrese Maxey have a shot at Most Improved Player? Do they care whether or not Nikola Jokic makes it onto All-NBA First Team? All that plus some live reaction to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, follow, and enjoy!

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve is MIA, but Emily and Dan hold fort to discuss the Sixers up and down week. They give their thoughts on the Embiid vs. Jokic showdown, and what it means for the MVP race. Joel goes on Draymond Green's podcast and opens up about his life, but one petty moment strikes a chord with the gang. They discuss the pair of wins against Cleveland and Dallas, as well as give predictions for a tough slate of games this week.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily discuss a strange week in Sixers, which saw the letdown of all letdowns as the Sixers completely no-showed for their big statement game against Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets in Ben Simmons' return to Philadelphia. Why exactly did that happen? And after another rough night from the field, are we getting worried about James Harden? The trio barely discusses the team's rough, narrow win against Orlando by design. What did they think of the reaction to Simmons in Philadelphia? Plus: assorted thoughts on the discourse on Irving's continued unvaccinated status, this week's Bradley Beal-to-Philadelphia rumor, Robert Covington's run-in with Philadelphia fans, and Monday night's MVP showdown between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, and the recent narrative fueling Jokic's case. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, follow, review, and enjoy.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, with Dan off studying for a big exam, Steve and Emily first dive into the brief video of Georges Niang, Tyrese Maxey and (presumably) an off-camera James Harden at a Miami steakhouse/nightclub. Then they get into the week's games: two exciting victories over New York and Cleveland and a clunker against the Heat without Harden. Is Tyrese Maxey already a star? How worried should we be about Tobias Harris? And after a few less-than-stellar performances from Joel Embiid, is it time for the Sixers to find the big man a night off? Plus: thoughts on DeAndre Jordan's addition to the team, the concept of Ben Simmons sitting on the bench for the Brooklyn Nets in Philadelphia but not playing, and which two bench wings will win jobs in the Sixers' rotation. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, follow, review and enjoy.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily, Dan and Steve are in a great mood as the James Harden era in Philadelphia is off to a wonderful start after two victories over Minnesota and New York. They talk through the immediate chemistry between Harden and the team's other two stars, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also discuss Doc Rivers' decision to start Matisse Thybulle at small forward, play Paul Millsap at backup center, and why Tobias Harris has struggled so much in these first two games. Plus: thoughts on the murky Ben Simmons situation in Brooklyn and a look ahead to a difficult slate of games. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, follow, review, and enjoy.

On this week's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan, Emily and Steve discuss an up-and-down week for the Sixers as the team lost by nearly 50 to the Celtics and then notched a thrilling statement win in Milwaukee over the Bucks. Were there any worthwhile takeaways from the Celtics thud of a loss other than James Harden's outfit and bell-ringing style? In lighter news, how about the Sixers' ability to dust themselves off and regroup to defeat the defending champions in their building on Thursday night? With James Harden coaching up his teammates from the bench, the good vibes were in full effect. Listen for some praise for Georges Niang. Also included: thoughts on Ben Simmons and Harden's dueling press conferences, the Sixers-laden Adam Sandler movie teaser-trailer that just dropped, the buyout big man market, and wholesome All Star weekend Sixers content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, follow, review, enjoy.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, with Dan absent on a study break, Steve and Emily discuss Joel Embiid singlehandedly destroying the Cleveland Cavaliers. What did the big man's 40-point triple double signify for them? What have they thought of Doc Rivers going with BBall Paul over Charles Bassey as the backup center since the trade with the Nets? Then they talk about whether or not it's began to sink in that James Harden is actually on the Sixers, as the video of Harden and Daryl Morey sharing a loving embrace upon his arrival in Philadelphia delighted our hosts to no end. Finally, Emily and Steve do their best to talk through their feelings on Ben Simmons' odd career in Philadelphia, and turn their attention towards what is sure to be one of the most bitter rivalries we've ever seen. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy!

You guyssssss we did it!!! Originally live-streamed on YouTube, listen to Steve, Dan and Emily's reactions to THE trade: Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first round picks to Brooklyn for James Harden and Paul Milsap. Daryl Morey went out and got Joel Embiid a bonafide superstar running mate. Where were our hosts when the trade went down? What'd they think of entering the Deal Zone? How about the rivalry between Brooklyn and Philly now? We are so excited! Hats off, Daryl. You did it. (This pod will hit the LB feed at 10pm ET on 2/10/22). Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review and enjoy!

Well, friends, here we are. The year is 2022, it's still a pandemic, and Daryl Morey is still trying to trade Ben Simmons for James Harden. The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly open to discussing this possibility with the trade deadline upon us. First, Dan (and then Steve -- Emily was sadly caught up at bowling during this episode) is joined by the great Alec Sturm of Nets Daily. Alec is super plugged in on all things Nets, and he shares with us how and why things have gone sour with Harden in Brooklyn, what kind of package the Nets will want from Philly and will likely end up with, and how likely it is this trade is actually going to go down, plus much more. Then Dan and Steve talk through the week's games, Tyrese Maxey's star potential and tremendous night versus Memphis, Ben Simmons' continued self-pity-party, and their feelings about being back in the thick of the chase for James Harden. Would they draw the line at Maxey? Is this happening? Please, Daryl, make it happen. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review and enjoy. 

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss an undefeated week by the streaking Sixers, as Joel Embiid is now the odds-on Vegas favorite for the MVP award. What have they thought of Embiid's efforts to pace himself in games against lesser opponents in first halves? Or his face-off with Anthony Davis? How about Tyrese Haliburton's eruption for 38 points in Philly on Saturday night? Then they get into the news of the week, which was the continued rumors surrounding the apparent mutual interest between the Sixers and impending free agent James Harden. How real do the hosts think this smoke is? And should this prohibit a Ben Simmons deal at the deadline? Then they discuss the voracity of Sacramento reportedly bowing out of the Simmons sweepstakes. Is this legit, or merely a message to Daryl Morey to come to the table with a lowered asking price to consummate a deal? Finally, Dan and Steve round out the pod with some ranting. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review and enjoy.

On today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily, Dan, and Steve, discuss a 2-2 week from the Sixers which saw Joel Embiid continuing to barge his way into the MVP race in earnest. What did they think of his consecutive 50, 40, and 38 point performances? Or the Sixers giving up a 24 point lead to the Clippers with neither of its stars? Or how about Doc Rivers' condescending quotes after that game? Good stuff. Then, they get into the conflicting reports coming out of Sacramento as it relates to the Ben Simmons trade landscape, before discussing Daryl Morey's press availability wherein he said that has adjusted his asking price for a Ben trade ahead of the February 10 trade deadline. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review and enjoy.

It is a special week on The Gastroenteritis Blues as Steve and Dan (Emily is away on her Honeymoon) have a Mega Pod for you! First up is Sam Amick of The Athletic, who returns to the podcast to discuss his big report this week on the state of the Sixers' trade talks for Ben Simmons. What is Sam's feeling on whether or not the Sixers will be trading Simmons before the February 10 trade deadline (hint: :)). Sam also touches on the possibility of the Sixers being able to attach Tobias Harris to Simmons in a trade before the deadline. He details the status of talks between the Sixers and The Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves and more. Then, they're joined by Sixers Adam Aaronson of The Rights to Ricky Sanchez, who dives into the Sixers' salary cap situation. With reports swirling that the Sixers' effort to offload Harris in a Simmons trade is in pursuit of max cap space this summer, Steve and Dan wanted to consult Adam about the exact machinations of freeing up that space. Would Adam, personally, prefer the Sixers trade Tobias or recoup an extra two Sacramento first round picks? What does he think of John Collins as a trade target? What ancillary moves would need to be made in order to pursue James Harden on the open market? Finally, Steve and Dan discuss this week's games, as Joel Embiid has continued to solidify his MVP candidacy, the Sixers have severed ties with a fake company named Color Star, and then Steve, Dan, Drew and Emily from afar predict next week's games. Huge thank you to Sam and Adam for joining us. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here! Rate, subscribe, review, follow and enjoy!

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, the vibes are good as the Sixers have won six in a row thanks to the continued top-shelf play of one Joel Hans Embiid. Steve, Emily, and Dan break down how this season so far stacks up against last season's MVP run, and what Embiid has improved so far. They also discuss the spat between Tobias Harris and Sixers fans during the game versus the Rockets on Monday night. Also discussed: a rumor roundup regarding Ben Simmons, officially one month from the trade deadline, a retrospective of the Dan Burke head coaching era, and some brief predictions for the Eagles' first round playoff matchup agains the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rate, subscribe, review, follow, enjoy!

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily, Dan and Steve are joined by two extremely special guests: Andrew Spencer and Clay Harbor! Andrew was on The Bachelorette season 17, and currently plays defensive back for the Vienna Vikings in Austria. Clay was on The Bachelorette season 14, and played 8 seasons in NFL, after being drafted in the fourth round by your Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 and playing with the team through the 2012 season. Andrew tells the gang about his longtime close friendship with Eagles starting linebacker TJ Edwards, while Clay tells them all about his playing days in Philly with stories about playing alongside Jason Kelce, Michael Vick, Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox and Nick Foles. They also get into the ins and outs of what it was like to be on ABC's The Bachelorette: what's it like to walk from the limo to meet The Bachelorette? How much producer interference is there? When do you get to eat? What about Andrew's famous goodbye with Katie? Would he ever do Bachelor in Paradise? All that and much, much, more with both of them. They also throw in a few Sixers takes for good measure. Then, our usual hosts discuss the week's Sixers wins over Toronto and Brooklyn, Doc Rivers' testy moment with the media, Ben Simmons' reported non-basketball engagement, and the Eagles' continued winning streak. As always, please follow, rate, review, subscribe, and enjoy!

It is a big week on The Gastroenteritis Blues as Steve, Dan, and Emily are celebrating a milestone: 100 episodes of sort-of-Sixers nonsense. First, they discuss a 2-1 week from the Sixers, as Philadelphia notched heartening wins over Washington and Boston and a dispiriting loss to Atlanta at home. What did they take away from these games? And what did they make of the understated theater behind Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell's tussle on Sunday night? Or the week's rumors in regards to Ben Simmons? Or LeBron James' eye roll-inducing Instagram post? Later in the pod, they look back on some of their fondest memories of the first 99 episodes of The Gastroenteritis Blues, before taking part in another (mostly) non-basketball roundtable of questions for one another to round out episode 100. We at The Gastro Blues could not thank everyone at Liberty Ballers, SB Nation, Vox Media, our guests, our listeners, and our intern Drew (@dapeltz13 on Twitter) enough for all of your help through these first 100 episodes. We love doing this show and we can't wait to keep it going. Happy New Year, everyone. Be safe and be great.

It is a very special day here on The Gastroenteritis Blues, as today Emily, Steve and Dan are joined by Sixers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott. In her first season with the team, Kate is hard at work trying to fill the shoes left by Marc Zumoff, who retired after a 27-year career in Philadelphia. Kate was kind enough to take the time to sit down with the Gastro Blues crew to discuss the process of auditioning for the job with the Sixers, how helpful Zumoff has been since she got the gig, what it's been like to grow on-air chemistry with (former Gastro Blues guest) Alaa Abdelnaby, what it's been like broadcasting games during a pandemic, which current Sixer would make the best play-by-play announcer, and much, much more.  Plus, of course, they get into plenty of non-basketball stuff, including: Kate's first Wawa experience, whether or not she knew that sheeps were lambs, which classic film trilogy Alaa is determined to get her to watch with him, and what it has been like for Kate to break through in the sports industry as an LGBTQ+ woman.  Our immense gratitude to Kate for joining us on the pod.  Please rate, subscribe, review, enjoy, and stay safe! 

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily first discuss the Sixers' gross losses to Memphis, Miami, and Brooklyn. Then, they talk about the team's new bout with COVID-19, as the team's Sunday night game versus the New Orleans Pelicans was postponed due to the placement of Andre Drummond and Shake Milton in the league's health & safety protocols, as they joined Georges Niang. What's next for the team, with a matchup set with the Celtics in Boston on Monday night? They also discuss where they think all that reported "momentum" went on the Ben Simmons trade front. Plus: thoughts on Matisse Thybulle's insertion into the starting lineup, Kyrie Irving returning to the Brooklyn Nets, and whether or not Joel Embiid is engaged. Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy! Also, please stay safe!

Things are happening! On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, we have a podcast in two parts. First, Emily, Dan and Steve discuss the Sixers' week of games — briefly discussing wins (x2) in Charlotte and a loss against Utah — punctuated by a statement victory over Stephen Curry and the visiting Golden State Warriors. Our hosts discuss Matisse Thybulle's remarkable defensive performance, plus quotes from after game from Thybulle, Joel Embiid, Curry, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, and more. Then, they discuss ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski's report from Friday night that things were heating up on the Ben Simmons trade front ahead of December 15th. Could this saga finally be coming to an end. Which players and teams should we be keeping our eye on? Our hosts make predictions on what will happen this week. Plus: Emily tells us all about her wedding party this weekend, and how she learned of the Woj report in her wedding gown. Buckle in, everybody, we may be in for a big week. Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy!

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan, and Emily are ready to discuss the Sixers' exciting comeback win from Friday over the Atlanta Hawks. More specifically, they talk about Joel Embiid's improved play in the second half of the game, his jubilant reaction after the final buzzer sounded, and his quotes from after the contest. They talk about the win and Joel's reaction in the context of the larger discussion among Sixers fans as to whether or not the Sixers ought to use this season to 'sneak tank' this season. Also covered: a rumor roundup regarding potential Ben Simmons trade returns, including Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Finally, old friend Daniel Olinger joins the pod to discuss Dan Volpone's pride and joy -- Kenny Pickett --, the Eagles' win over the Jets, Gardner Minshew vs. Jalen Hurts, and predict this week's Sixers games. Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy!

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Dan, Steve, and Emily discuss a gross, low-scoring loss suffered by the Sixers at the hands of the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Due in large part to Joel Embiid's 3-for-17 shooting night, the Sixers struggled to score the basketball all night. The hosts discuss why his and sophomore guard Tyrese Maxey's offensive struggles of late have made it particularly tough for the team to win games. They also talk about Tobias Harris' recent rough patch, and what exactly Harris gives the team on the court when his shot isn't falling. Plus: nuggets on Andre Drummond winning the team's Big Energy Chain, whether or not the Celtics had or have ever had mind control over the Sixers, and how urgently the Sixers need to make a meaningful trade. Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy!

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Emily, Dan and Steve are back from Thanksgiving Week to discuss a 1-2 week for the Sixers which finally saw the return to the court for superstar center Joel Embiid. First, they discuss the team's underdog victory over the hapless Sacramento Kings and loss to the buzzsaw Golden State Warriors. Then they discuss in great detail the return of the great Joel Embiid as the big man returned on Saturday night with 42 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Double Overtime loss. They also discuss the affect Embiid's return had on Tyrese Maxey and the rest of the Sixers' supporting cast. Also covered: Tobias Harris' lackluster week and the hosts' overall thoughts on him, takes on the Eagles and Jalen Hurts, and what they thought of former Sixers guard Markelle Fultz's brief but telling quotes about Sixers fans from over the weekend. Please rate, subscribe, review, and enjoy!

On tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily are reunited to discuss the Sixers' 1-2 week as they've continued their West Coast road trip. What have they thought of Tyrese Maxey's continued impressive play? How about Charles Bassey's emergence in the Nuggets game? How badly has the team missed Joel Embiid lately? They then debrief from Dan and Steve's podcast with Sam Amick about Ben Simmons, and discuss the latest news on the Simmons front. What do they make of the conflicting rumors this week re: the Sixers' possible interest in former Sixer Jerami Grant? How might the deck shuffling in Sacramento affect the Simmons trade landscape? If they were both available, would our hosts prefer Tyrese Haliburton or De'Aaron Fox in return for Simmons? Plus a potpourri of silliness about BBall Paul, Jake Gyllenhaal, thanksgiving, and gift giving. Rate, review, subscribe, and enjoy!