The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic and Prof. Deniz Selman to break down the NFL schedule release. The Eagles have plenty of intriguing matchups, opponents, and prime-time slots on the slate. The guys then go game by game with their season predictions based on the schedule. Is the NFL taking over too many holidays? Plus, a monster mailbag. Buckle up for what might be the longest episode in Philly Special history. Initial thoughts on the schedule - (04:21) NFL taking over holidays - (35:51) Schedule wins and losses - (53:37) Mailbag - (01:56:19) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman and Prof. Deniz Selman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice to discuss the firing of Sixers president of basketball ops Daryl Morey. Fair or foul? Should Morey have been fired for the shortcomings of the Sixers organization in recent years? Whom should the Sixers be seeking to replace Morey? Sheil is then joined by Raheem Palmer to discuss more on the Morey firing. Is it the right move for the Sixers to retain Nick Nurse without knowing who the next GM will be? Adam Aaronson - (01:08) Raheem Palmer - (56:00) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Adam Aaronson and Raheem Palmer Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers got blown out in Game 4 and swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo and Cliff to discuss the state of the team and what the future holds. Should there be changes at the top of the organization? Meanwhile, the Phillies have been rolling ever since Donny Baseball took over. The guys go over the good and the bad of the team thus far. Can Brandon Marsh's bat remain hot? Are there concerns with Trea Turner's production? Sixers' season comes to a close - (01:43) Phillies segment - (40:01) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to break down the Sixers' Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals without Joel Embiid, discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' latest front-office moves, and dive into a massive mailbag. Should fans be frustrated with Embiid's ongoing health concerns? Zach also recaps his time at DeVonta Smith's annual celebrity softball game. Plus, one of the all-time great mailbag segments. Which TV show has the best intro ever? Sixers Lose Game Two - (02:20) Eagles Front Office Changes - (46:36) Mailbag - (01:08:42) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers fell to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, fresh off a thrilling Game 7 victory in Boston. Sheil is joined by Roy Burton of the Broad Street Line to discuss the blowout and what his level of panic is. Plus, are the Sixers justified in trying to prevent Knicks fans from invading Xfinity Mobile Arena for the home games of this series? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Roy Burton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to do a film review of the Eagles' 2026 draft picks. But first, Shawn discusses Jonathan Greenard and his film and whether he'll fill the void that Jaelan Phillips left. Will Uar Bernard become a serviceable NFL player even though he's never taken a snap in his life? Jonathan Greenard (03:50) Makai Lemon (15:44) Dontayvion Wicks (34:14) Eli Stowers (37:50) Markel Bell (48:31) Micah Morris (57:28) Cole Wisniewski (58:28) Uar Bernard (01:03:02) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers pulled off an upset, rallying from a 3–1 deficit in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics to win Game 7. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break down the game and look ahead to the next series against the New York Knicks. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest shakeups in the Eagles front office. Zach has his ZB3 and also touches on the fifth-year options being picked up for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith and what that might mean for their futures. What has been the biggest splash this offseason for the Eagles? Plus, the Flyers beat the Penguins in the opening round of the NHL playoffs to advance, and can the Sixers somehow beat the Celtics? The mailbag is finally back, and we get ZB's thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson's breakup. Eagles front office departures - (06:45) Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith options picked up - (29:53) Eagles biggest offseason splash - (38:53) Uar Bernard appeal - (44:25) Sixers/Flyers - (1:01:11) Mailbag - (1:19:20) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers staved off elimination and defeated the Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round series. Sheil, Tony Bunz, and Cliff recap the big Sixers win, then get into the Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson. Were the Phillies justified in moving on? How much blame should be placed on Dave Dombrowski? What's the outlook for the remainder of the season? Sixers' big win - (01:47) Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson - (20:44) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss day three of the 2026 NFL draft and whom the Eagles selected. The guys also go through each position group and talk about whether it's a point of strength or needs to be improved. Day Three draftees - (03:31) Evaluating position groups - (29:04) Latest on AJ Brown - (32:09) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation and Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles picks following Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. But first, the Eagles acquired LB Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. Sheil, Zach and BLG breakdown the trade then talk about the picks of Eli Stowers and Markel Bell. Eli Stowers - (03:45) Zach Berman joins - (9:55) Jonathan Greenard trade - (36:20) Markel Bell - (51:59) Sixers - (1:03:00) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton and Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles drafting USC WR Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Did the Eagles get Lemon at good value considering they had to trade up for him? There's actually an interesting backstory on how the Eagles got the receiver. Does this move mean AJ Brown will most certainly be on another team next season? What type of receiver is Lemon and who is his player comp? Who will the Day Two targets be for the Eagles? Plus, some Sixers and Flyers reaction. Eagles draft Makai Lemon - (03:14) Eagles traded up for Lemon - (08:13) AJ Brown latest - (17:07) Makai Lemon profile - (23:44) Day Two targets - (48:33) Sixers & Flyers - (53:05) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Zach Berman of The Athletic finally drop their seven-round Eagles mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft. But first, Adam Schefter dropped a report on Monday about an A.J. Brown trade likely happening after June 1. Are the rumors true? Find out which picks Sheil and Zach have in common. First round - (11:58) Second round - (30:37) Third round - (36:15) Day-three picks - (46:21) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo and Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on a big weekend in Philly sports: The Phillies lost another series, the Flyers won big, and the Sixers had an embarrassing loss. Is there any hope for the Phillies, who are off to an 8-13 start to the season? The Flyers stole Game 1 in Pittsburgh, which has the guys juiced. Plus, just how bad was the Sixers' loss in Game 1 of their series against the Celtics? Phillies' struggles - (5:43) Flyers' big win - (45:48) Sixers' blowout - (58:22) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Zach Berman and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss their day-two targets for the Eagles in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft. Find out whether Sheil and Zach agree on the prospects the Eagles should look at. But first, Zach addresses Howie Roseman's comments on the Jalen Hurts reports. Then, the Sixers and the Flyers are in the playoffs! Sheil, Zach, and Cliff react to both teams making it and discuss their chances of beating their archrivals (the Celtics and Penguins, respectively). Plus, a loaded mailbag! Howie's comments on the Jalen Hurts reports - (02:21) Day-two prospects - (16:29) Sixers and Flyers make the playoffs - (01:11:13) Mailbag - (01:28:07) Addressing Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel - (01:46:30) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles and who they think the team's top draft targets are. But first, the Eagles made a trade with the Green Bay Packers for WR Dontayvion Wicks in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Does that trade have any implications on A.J. Brown's future with the Birds? Sheil and Zach then go through who they think the Eagles have as their top draft targets in the first round next week. Are the Eagles leaning receiver or o-line? Dontayvion Wicks trade - (01:29) 10-6 prospects - (20:42) 5-1 prospects - (56:03) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil welcomes PHLY football analyst and Elkins Park legend Fran Duffy to discuss the Eagles' approach to the upcoming draft and prospects they might be eyeing. Sheil gives Fran the patented Kapadia 10, with all draft-related questions. Could the Eagles trade up in the first round or completely trade out of it? Is there a wide receiver who could start from day one and make an immediate impact if there's a trade for A.J. Brown? What type of player do the Eagles typically go for in the first round? Plus, Fran fires off some takes from the recent mailbags. Could the Eagles trade up or trade out? (04:37) If the Eagles got the first pick, who should they take? (09:49) What's the best-case scenario for the Eagles in the first round? (17:16) Ranking the wide receivers in the class (28:09) Ranking offensive line prospects (46:18) Who seems like a “Fangio guy” in this draft? (1:11:10) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Fran Duffy Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news on the Eagles. Zach has his usual ZB3, but today's is loaded with a conversation about Tim McManus's latest article on Jalen Hurts. Is there a rift between him and the organization? Plus, the 2026 NFL draft is quickly approaching. What direction will the Eagles be heading in the draft? And a mega mailbag! A deep dive on Jalen Hurts (02:37) Eagles draft talk (38:45) Mailbag (52:06) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic who has boots on the ground at the NFL owners meeting. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke on Tuesday about a number of things concerning the Eagles. Zach has a few takeaways from the meeting. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss Phillies Pitcher Andrew Painter making his debut. Both Sheil and Dabbundo were at the game on Tuesday and gave their review of the highly-touted Painter. Lurie on Nick Sirianni - (04:36) Jeff Stoutland's exit from the organization - (15:56) Lurie on Jalen Hurts - (22:30) The latest on AJ Brown - (28:38) Will there be a new stadium? - (38:34) Zach details owners meetings breakfast - (54:17) Andrew Painter's debut - (1:03:17) Bryce Harper struggles - (1:28:24) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies season has begun, which has many people across the region excited for a summer full of Phillies baseball. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phils first series of action against the Texas Rangers. Did Cristopher Sanchez prove yet again that he'll be in the mix for the Cy Young this season? How did rookie OF Justin Crawford look in the field and at the plate? Should the Phillies be concerned about Aaron Nola and Jesus Luzardo's first outings of the season? Plus, the Sixers might've had their best victory of the season on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets with a fully healthy lineup. How dangerous can they be as the playoffs are quickly approaching? Cristopher Sanchez - (04:07) Justin Crawford - (09:29) JT Realmuto - (15:36) Aaron Nola - (24:00) Jesus Luzardo - (45:33) John Middleton/Harry the K's dilemma - (1:00:00) Sixers Talk - (1:10:24) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news and notes on the Eagles. As usual, Zach has his ZB3, this time involving the search for another safety after Reed Blankenship's departure, the possibility of A.J. Brown remaining an Eagle, and whether the Eagles will be getting a new stadium. Plus, a mega mailbag that revisits a couple of stories from the past. How will the Eagles address the safety position? - (04:51) Eagles sign WR Elijah Moore - (19:26) Are the Eagles getting a new stadium? - (28:57) Mailbag - (1:08:46) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phillies season is upon us! The team will be back at the Bank to start the season against the Rangers this week. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to preview the season. Yes, the Kapadia 10 is back! Find out Sheil's and Dabbundo's bold Phillies predictions. Will Bryce Harper return to MVP form? Will a Phillies batter win a batting title, or will a Phillies pitcher win a Cy Young? Why did the Phillies restructure pitcher Cristopher Sánchez's deal? Plus, some changes at Citizens Bank Park, and did Dabbundo try to stir the pot? Bold prediction - (03:15) Bryce Harper - (10:10) More likely to happen: hitter winning a batting title or pitcher getting a Cy Young? - (22:54) Andrew Painter - (32:59) Justin Crawford - (40:42) Cristopher Sánchez - (55:18) No more Harry the K's - (1:14:36) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news and notes on the Eagles. ZB is back with his ZB3 and has an interesting take on the Arnold Ebiketie signing. Could he potentially be the best pass rusher on the Eagles roster? What's the latest on the additions of QB Andy Dalton, TE Stone Smartt, and RB Dameon Pierce? Plus, a monster mailbag that's a must-listen. Arnold Ebiketie - (03:28) Eagles backup QB depth - (16:07) Current depth chart - (29:54) Mailbag - (50:06) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the World Baseball Classic finale and storylines surrounding the Phillies. Did Bryce Harper perform well enough for Phillies fans to feel good about him heading into the 2026 MLB season. Should Phillies fans feel encouraged by Aaron Nola's pitching for the Italian team? Plus, the Eagles signed Marquise "Hollywood" Brown on Tuesday. Is this a sign of AJ Brown's eventual departure? Bryce Harper's WBC - (02:43) Aaron Nola's performance - (18:07) JT Realmuto - (25:27) Bryson Stott - (31:45) Eagles sign Hollywood Brown - (1:03:34) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles' free agency so far. Tight end Dallas Goedert will return to the Eagles on a one-year deal, but why wasn't the market more robust for Goedert, who tied Trey McBride for the most touchdowns at the TE position? Of course, the dreaded A.J. Brown conversation continues. Will he ever be traded? Plus, what positions will the Eagles be looking to utilize their top picks on in this upcoming draft? Dallas Goedert returns to Philly - (05:23) Tanner McKee remains an Eagle - (19:51) A.J. Brown trade likelihood - (29:57) Offensive line issues - (44:25) Arnold Ebiketie signing - (53:47) 2026 draft - (1:03:54) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss some of the newest additions to the Eagles. But first, the guys have to do a mandatory AJ Brown segment. What's the latest on him possibly being traded? What are the player profiles for Arnold Ebiketie, Riq Woolen, and Johnny Mundt. Plus, Shawn's Oscar nominees and a ‘Love Is Blind' reunion review. AJ Brown trade speculation (4:11) Arnold Ebiketie player profile (9:23) Jonathan Jones player profile (20:31) Riq Woolen player profile (28:48) Johnny Mundt player profile (42:49) Shawn's Oscar nominees (55:45) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss Day 2 of the NFL's legal tampering period and the moves the Eagles have made. The Eagles landed Super Bowl LX champion and former Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen on a reported one-year deal. What's his expected role in the secondary? The Eagles also signed veteran tight end Johnny Mundt and re-signed tight end Grant Calcaterra, but they still need to add an elite-level pass-catching tight end. With the Patriots signing Rome Doubs, what is the likelihood that A.J. Brown could become a Patriot? Plus, did Zach let his son get the Cooper DeJean haircut? Eagles sign Riq Woolen (3:50) Eagles sign Johnny Mundt (29:56) Grant Calcaterra era continues (39:01) AJ Brown's future (43:56) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' free agency so far. A few guys from the team last season now have new homes and bigger deals, including Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, and Nakobe Dean. Should the Eagles have made an effort to keep them? The biggest question of the offseason: Will AJ Brown be an Eagle in 2026? Jordan Davis also got a massive deal, but was it warranted? Plus, what type of contract could Jalen Carter receive? Jaelan Phillips signs with the Carolina Panthers (4:07) How should the Eagles address the edge position? (12:18) AJ Brown ongoing discussion (18:57) Could the Eagles have kept Reed Blankenship? (30:06) Jordan Davis' massive deal (40:45) Jalen Carter contract possibilities (50:22) Cam Jurgens goes to Colombia (1:03:34) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the major decisions looming for the Eagles' offseason. Zach dropped his blueprint for Howie Roseman to follow (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7084093/2026/03/04/eagles-offseason-howie-roseman-aj-brown-free-agency/). The guys review a few of the biggest topics, including a possible AJ Brown trade and how the Eagles would have to replace him. Should the Eagles pursue Maxx Crosby? When should they extend Jalen Carter? Plus, a rant on the Sixers and a loaded mailbag! Should the Eagles trade AJ Brown? (04:00) Will the Eagles pursue Maxx Crosby? (12:12) Will Dallas Goedert be an Eagle next season? (27:04) Will Reed Blankenship be back? (37:32) Jihaad Campbell's potential as a starter (43:42) Possible extension for Jalen Carter (50:09) Nolan Smith possible extension (1:01:00) Mailbag (1:14:53) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phillies as the World Baseball Classic gets underway and the team is at spring training. The guys discuss myriad topics, including Andrew Painter's fastball, Bryson Stott's outlook, and a new rule change. Plus, the usual nonsense and a conversation on booing players. Andrew Painter - (04:53) Bryson Stott - (14:08) New rule change - (46:46) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Roy Burton of The Broad Street Line to discuss all things Philly sports. First, the Sixers are coming off a tough loss to the Celtics on Sunday without Joel Embiid. Was that game a microcosm of the Sixers' problems overall? The guys address the biggest question in Philly sports: Will A.J. Brown be traded this offseason? Plus, who will shape Philly sports in 2026? Sixers discussion - (03:09) Playoff chances - (21:02) Thoughts on Eagles' offseason - (47:49) Who will shape Philly sports in 2026? - (1:00:38) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Roy Burton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the changes that may occur for the Eagles this offseason. The guys play a game of Stay or Go with the top Eagles free agents. Sheil and Zach also discuss a potential trade for A.J. Brown that has him reuniting with his former coach. Plus, the best segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting: the mailbag! Stay or Go free agent edition: Jaelan Phillips (04:45) Dallas Goedert (09:56) Reed Blankenship (13:37) Nakobe Dean (18:35) Speed round (29:08) Possible A.J. Brown trade (44:39) Mailbag (57:56) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who's live at the NFL scouting combine. Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni addressed the media recently and discussed a multitude of things about this offseason, including A.J. Brown. Will he be an Eagle next season? What was the process that led to Sean Mannion becoming the Eagles offensive coordinator? What is Mannion's plan for Jalen Hurts? What are the chances Jaelan Phillips and Dallas Goedert return to the Eagles? Plus, ZB's travel horror getting to Indy. Will A.J. Brown be an Eagle next season? - (07:13) Sean Mannion's process of becoming OC - (22:22) Sirianni on Stoutland - (27:35) ZB's travel story - (49:15) Howie Roseman retaining players - (1:09:02) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the biggest Phillies headlines as spring training gets underway. Will Bryce Harper use Dave Dombrowski's “not elite” comments as fuel entering the 2026 season? What led to Nick Castellanos being released and the Phillies ultimately eating $20 million? Who's the most important player for the Phillies come April? Bryce Harper dynamics - (7:02) Schwarber signing back to Philly - (22:46) Nick Castellanos's exit - (27:32) Most interesting on-field spring storyline - (41:59) Justin Crawford - (50:28) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles coaching changes. This week Zach has the ZB6 instead of just three. Why did Jeff Stoutland actually leave the organization? What's the likelihood that Sean Mannion will be a successful OC? Was the Seahawks Super Bowl championship more of a GM win or a coaching win? Plus, a wild mailbag! Coaching Changes - (03:36) Chris Cooper hiring - (06:33) Jeff Stoutland reaction - (14:43) There's a commitment to Sean Mannion's scheme - (39:21) Mailbag - (1:03:14) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Ben Solak from ESPN on Radio Row at the Super Bowl to share their instant reactions to the news that Jeff Stoutland is stepping down as the Eagles offensive line coach. They break down the monumental effect it will have on the team and new OC Sean Mannion's offense before discussing what the general vibes are within the Philly locker room. They end the pod by talking about the Sixers trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder. (1:12) Jeff Stoutland out as Eagles offensive line coach(8:03) Is this move a scheme change indicator?(14:09) What are the vibes in Philly now?(20:21) Is this a Sirianni thing? Or is it organizational?(32:05) Sixers trade Jared McCain Email hot takes: ⁠Ringerphilly@gmail.com⁠. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/⁠. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Ben SolakProducer: Chris SuttonMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Sean Syed from SumerSports Football Integrations to share their reactions to the Eagles hiring new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard. They then address the recent Vic Fangio retirement scare before ending the pod with a dissertation on airplane passenger etiquette. (1:11) Sean Syed on Radio Row (4:08) Eagles hire OC Sean Mannion (15:56) Can Jalen Hurts mesh with Mannion's new offense? (21:36) How is Josh Grizzard going to help Philadelphia's offense? (29:00) The Vic Fangio retirement scare (35:18) Airplane etiquette Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial  Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Sean Syed Producer: Chris Sutton Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EMERGENCY POD! The Eagles have found their offensive coordinator. They hired former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach and backup NFL QB Sean Mannion. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss how the Eagles landed Mannion and his direction with this offense. Zach also has a Sixers take that might ruffle some feathers. Plus, we celebrate episode 500! Thank you to all who have been with us through this journey! Who is Sean Mannion? (03:21) How should Eagles fans feel about the hire? (8:01) What are the concerns with the hiring? (16:37) Should the Sixers trade for Giannis? (38:17) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles' offensive coordinator search. Zach opens up his ZB3 with the Eagles' sense of urgency in the search. Is the intensity of the Philly market a factor for coaches who would potentially want to take the job? What candidates are left in the search? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting—the mailbag! Sense of urgency in finding a new OC - (2:02) Is the market a factor for coaches? - (19:18) How much head coaches matter in the NFL - (29:34) Candidates for the OC position - (36:52) Stoutland - (40:38) Mailbag! - (57:00) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of PHLY and discuss myriad topics in Philly sports with the Kapadia Ten! Where would you rank the four coaches in the city at the moment? Which athletes have the highest approval rating in the city? What's the panic meter on the Eagles' current offensive coordinator vacancy? Plus, some nonsense per usual! Ranking the current four coaches' job security - (9:06) Thoughts on Nick Nurse - (19:13) Players with the highest approval rating - (35:03) Excitement level for the upcoming Phillies season - (45:01) Eagles OC panic meter - (1:00:03) Flyers! - (1:10:57) Joel Embiid - (1:23:14) Jared McCain struggles - (1:37:30) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles' offensive coordinator search. ZB talks through his three biggest items of the week, including the news that the Eagles didn't land Mike McDaniel or Brian Daboll. Sheil and Zach go through a list of guys whom the Eagles are considering for the vacant OC position. Plus, the best segment in Philadelphia podcasting: the mailbag! Is the Eagles' offensive coordinator job attractive? (06:12) Assessing the Eagles' offensive talent (25:25) Top offensive coordinator candidates (44:27) Mailbag (1:08:22) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss whether AJ Brown will be an Eagle next year. They also sift through the possible offensive coordinator candidates that the Eagles have been targeting. The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod for an update of the Phillies' offseason so far after losing out on the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. What's the outlook for the Phillies after an offseason that, at least so far, has been lackluster? AJ Brown dilemma - (03:31) Brown's trade value - (10:16) Offensive coordinator tracker - (16:07) Brian Daboll possibly OC - (25:38) Phillies lose out on Bo Bichette - (49:37) JT Realmuto re-signs with the Phillies - (1:02:43) Justin Crawford - (1:08:28) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Brandon Lee Gowton and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices