Weekends On The Fanatic Podcast

(00:00-12:26) Jalen Carter now has to be careful of how he acts moving forward especially against Patrick Mahomes. (12:26-22:28) How much credit does Andy Reid deserve? What is he most remembered for on the Eagles? (22:28-32:28) What flaws the Phillies have entering the post-season. (32:28-42:02) Do people care enough to root for the Mets to miss the postseason?

(00:00-11:35) Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th Home Run this season at the game last night. How does he compare to some of the other Phillies legends? (11:35-18:35) Rob Thompson had some positive things to say in the locker room after the game. (18:35-25:39) Schwarber is making the other record holders sweat with how much his record is creeping up. (25:39-34:29) Jalen Carter was not suspended- was that the correct call?

(00:00- 08:42) Ray opens the hour with The Roadman Report (08:50 -13:45) Ray talk about how much more aggressive the Eagles will be (13:58 – 30:50) Geoff Mosher Joins The Show (31:06 – 38:05) We react to Geoff Mosher and review the Phillies and the Mets then we wrap up the show.

(00:00- 16:08) Ray and Sean are waiting for Kevin Patullos press conference, then they touch on the Eagles (16:16 – 28:42) Kevin Pautllos Press Conference (28:56 – 46:18) Todd Zolecki joins the show (46:32 – 52:13) Ray and Sean react to Todd Zolecki

(00:00 – 10:37) Ray opens up the shoe talking about Nick Sirianni press conference talking about Za’Darius Smith signing then Ray and Sean analyze it. (10:44 – 18:14) Ray and Sean touch on the Phillies and read texts on the Phillies. (18:23 – 33:14) Then we Hear from Vic Fangio

(00:00 – 11:06) Ray opens up the show talking about Aaron Nola looking like he is stepping in the right direction after last nights game then he touches on Dave Dombrowski (11:14 – 19:49) Ray and Sean then talk about the injury updates will the Phillies manage without Bohm and Turner (19:57- 27:15) Ray and Sean then touch on Tank Bigsby! What does that news tell you. (27:48 – 37:11) Then Ray and Sean touch on Nick Sirianni then they play audio from him.

(00:00-14:34) The Rodman Report. (14:34-23:08) What will Turner look like when he comes back? (23:08-35:05) Our biggest concerns and questions for the Phillies players positions going forward. (35:05-48:08) Luzardo deserves more credit for stepping up after losing Wheeler.

(00:00-14:58) NFL Notes at Noon (14:58-22:49) Nick Castellanos had a positive look on the outfield platoon. (22:49-32:02) When is it time to get bothered by the potential discipline problem the Eagles have? (32:02-39:16) Ray expresses his annoyance for NFL Redzone.

(00:00-10:11) How are you feeling for the Phillies/Mets Series now that Turner is out? (10:11-18:15) Did you see the Phillies Karen taking the ball from the kid? The Phillies response was incredible. (18:15-31:35) Besides the Birds- 5 things we noticed from Sunday. (31:35-40:11) Could more pressure help Adoree Jackson?

(00:00-12:02) Trea Turner is banged up- what does this mean for the Phillies now? (12:02-20:07) Does Jalen Carter deserve to be suspended? (20:07-28:32) Eagles looked sloppy against the Cowboys and need a shape up. (28:32-39:10) What’s the biggest play that stands out to you from yesterday’s NFL games?

(0:00-7:03) Phillies win again & the looming decision on Jalen Carter's punishment (7:03-19:23) If it was the other way around, we would want to set an example if Hurts was spit on (19:23-28:10) Mike gives his three positives and three negatives from Eagles-Cowboys (28:10-39:22) Concerns from the Eagles Thursday night (39:22-47:21) Texters react to the University Florida player spitting on a USF player (47:21-55:35) More to the story on the man giving the lady the homerun ball on Friday night (55:35-1:06:51) Max Kepler should play over Castellanos (1:06:51-1:16:04) Texters are defending Jalen Carter (1:16:04-1:31:53) Sports Illustrated's John McMullen joins Mike Gill on Jalen Carter (1:31:53-1:39:06) Mike gives his one thought on every game on Sunday

Kevin Cooney is joined by Austin Jones to kick off this Saturday morning's discussion, starting with the controversial incident involving Jalen Carter, which has sparked significant debate due to the severity of his actions. They also delve into the performance of Jalen Hurts, who is often labeled a winner, yet faces criticism regarding his style of play. Despite concerns about his MVP candidacy, Kevin and Austin emphasize their desire for the quarterback to continue securing victories. The conversation further explores the rivalry between the Eagles and Chiefs, noting their recent Super Bowl matchup and five consecutive seasons of competition. In baseball news, the Phillies celebrated a solid victory against a struggling team, but a viral moment captured the attention of fans when a Phillies supporter expressed frustration over another fan receiving Harrison Bader's home run ball for his son. Additionally, the discussion touches on Nick Castellanos, who has found himself benched again, highlighting a concerning trend in his recent performance.

Shukri Wrights is making his debut on 975 the Fanatic during Fanatic Weekend, where he opens the show by addressing the unacceptable behavior of Eagles Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter, who was seen spitting on Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott. Wrights emphasizes the need for Carter to manage his emotions and conduct himself more appropriately on the field. He also expresses his dissatisfaction with Cornerback Adoree Jackson's performance, labeling it as subpar and warning that other NFL teams are likely to exploit Jackson's weaknesses as the season progresses. Joining the discussion is OJ Spivey from the Philadelphia Tribune, who shares insights on the Jalen Carter incident and evaluates the performance of quarterback Jalen Hurts. Spivey also comments on Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader, who has been on a hot streak since his acquisition at the trade deadline. Additionally, Shukri touches on a viral moment from the recent Phillies vs. Marlins game, where a father successfully retrieved a home run ball for his son, only to face backlash from another fan.

The Eagles kicked off their 2025 regular season with a victory against their long-standing rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. Jalen Hurts showcased his dynamic running ability, while defensive coordinator Vic Fangio made crucial adjustments that allowed the defense to keep Dallas scoreless in the second half. Additionally, we address the recent spitting incident involving Jalen Carter, offering our perspective on the situation. In our coverage, we feature audio from Tim McManus, who shares his insights on the game and comments on the Carter incident. Furthermore, we provide updates from around the NFL, including news on Micah Parsons and Christian McCaffrey.

(00:00-13:40) Tim McManus joins the show to talk about last nights game. (13:49-24:17) Ray and Amy list their concerns for the Eagles and season going forward. (24:30-32:37)Ray and Amy start the Rodman Report (32:45-42:28) We Wrap up the show.

(00:00-10:55) Ray and Amy introduce NFL Notes At Noon. (11:03-21:55) Ray and May touch on the Jalen Carter Spitting incident and they analyze what he did and give their thoughts. (22:08-32:17) Ray and Amy switch gears and talk about the Phillies and they take calls on the Eagles from last night. (32:25-40:38) Ray and Amy continue with the Eagles talk and take some calls from listeners was it good win are there things to pick apart?

(00:00-09:17) Happy Victory Friday, Ray is joined with Amy Fadool, and they talk about last nights victory against the Cowboys. (9:23-17:00) Ray and Amy talk about Jalen Carter spitting in Dak Prescott’s face you must be better they give their thoughts on it. They then play audio from Jalen Carter. (17:13-25:19) Jalen Hurts what a game he had, Ray and Amy talk about Jalen Hurts game and how he did last night (25:27-35:59) Ray Amy and Sean look at the text line and there are a lot of texts on Jalen Carter. Then they take calls to get listeners feedback from last nights game.

Kevin Cooney and Brendan Gunn give their instant reactions to Jalen Carter and AJ Brown's lack of targets. Callers give their biggest need heading into week two. Plus we hear from Jalen Carter & Dak Prescott on Spitgate. Plus we have Jalen Hurts & Nick Sirianni's press conferences live!

Kevin Cooney & Brendan Gunn react to about three quarters of football between the Eagles and Cowboys while the game is suspended due to lightning. The talk is mostly about Jalen Carter and his ejection before the first snap of the game!

Connor Thomas and Ray Dunne will anchor tonight's pregame coverage as the Eagles kick off the 2025 NFL season against their divisional rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles' secondary remains a concern, especially with the Cowboys possessing several offensive threats that could potentially exploit defensive weaknesses. On the offensive front, there is curiosity surrounding the game plan under new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Joining the discussion are Eagles beat writers Andrew DiCecco and Tim McManus, who will share their last-minute insights as kickoff approaches. We will also review the list of active and inactive players, noting the surprising decision to sit defensive player Azeez Ojulari, and we will seek Tim McManus's perspective on this choice. As the show concludes, we will offer our final thoughts on the matchup and share our score predictions.

(00:00-13:33) Olivia Reiner of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show. (13:33-23:43) Let’s put it on the record, what happens to this Eagles team this season? (23:43-31:39) Final thoughts from Amy on today’s game. (31:39-) Going through some fun prop bets and Ray and Sean’s final predictions.

(00:00-10:10) NFL Notes at Noon (10:10-21:41) Takeaways on Dallas from the America’s Game Documentary (21:41-32:45) Jon Price from Sports Information Traders joins the show. (32:45-39:46) The impression of Jalen Hurts in the American Dream Documentary.

(00:00-14:42) Todd Archer who covers the Dallas Cowboys for ESPN Joins the show. (14:42-23:35) The discipline of Sydney Brown against this wide receiver group is a major sticking point. (23:35-30:06) Rapid fire with Fadool. (30:06-43:02) Major takeaways from the Phillies last night.

(00:00-11:45) Eagles-Cowboys. Is it wrong to be worried for tonight’s matchup? Is it first game jitters or is there actual concern? (11:45-19:10) Are we overlooking a Kevin Patullo problem? Or is the Cowboys defense just not scary? (19:10-29:32) Vic Fangio says that this defense is ready to go to start the year and that last years concerns are overplayed. (29:32-37:48) What is it going to mean to the older generations to see the banner risen against the Cowboys?

(0:00-8:20) Kevin starts us off by previewing Eagles-Cowboys Thursday Night (8:20-19:30) We re-air Kincade & Salciunas's interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane (19:30-32:59) We re-air an abbreviated version of Midday's interview with former Eagles Wide Receiver Torrey Smith (32:59-40:52) Kevin caps it off with news around the NFL and the two-minute warning on how the season really starts Wednesday night!

(00:00-10:34) A1- Austin at One (10:34-17:37) Speed appearance at camp? (17:37-29:04) Eagles travel advisory with the Septa cuts (29:04-41:23) We look ahead at the Phillies-Brewers game and Ray talks about his softball conundrum.

(00:00-15:48) NFL Notes at Noon (15:48-21:00) Who is the biggest threat in NFC for the Eagles? (21:00-38:27) Torrey Smith, Super Bowl 52 Champion, joins the show. (38:27-44:03) Recapping on what Torrey Smith had to say.

(00:00-13:13) Comparing the Eagles offense and defense to the Giants’ (13:13-23:07) Do you think there is any concern about whether or not the Eagles receivers could be upset about their usage on the field? (23:07-32:35) Rapid Fire with Fadool. (32:35-40:49) What did Amy think of the Phillies Weekend?

(00:00-10:57) We are at the gates to Eagles season. What will our record be? What could stop the Eagles from winning another Superbowl? (10:57-19:41) How will the NFC Shake out? (19:41-28:18) What is our biggest competition in the NFC? (28:18-37:03) Do you believe the Eagles have gone overboard with the “not mentioning last year” idea?

We are just two days away from the highly anticipated matchup between the Cowboys and the Eagles, marking the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season. Brendan Gunn is here to provide an update on today's Eagles practice, highlighting that Landon Dickerson fully participated as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. A key point of interest remains the competition for the second cornerback position, with audio from Nick Sirianni offering valuable insights on this topic. Additionally, we will cover notable news from around the NFL, including updates on Cameron Heyward, Gabe Davis, and the New York Giants.

(00:00-11:35) – The Tush Push has a sponsor: DUDE Wipes. (11:35-21:49) – The Rodman Report. (21:49-32:03) – ESPN’s bold takes and x-factors for each NFL team. (32:03-46:30) – We’re about to have a week here in Philadelphia.

(00:00-9:41) – The NFL Notes at Noon. (9:41-22:24) – Nick Sirianni speaks to the media. (22:24-32:55) – Reacting to what Nick Sirianni said during today’s press conference. (32:55-41:00) – Saquon Barkley was named as the best NFL Player by his peers, and the Eagles released their travel advisory for Thursday nights game.

(00:00-15:58) – Maybe we should give Dave Dombrowski some credit after a solid trade deadline. (15:58-25:49) – What did you make of the Nick Castellanos conversation from over the weekend? (25:49-39:19) – What Philly athlete will define the rest of 2025? (39:19-46:41) – Is Garrett Stubbs going to be the backup catcher in the postseason?

(00:00-10:26) – Today on the Mid-Day show with Ray Dunne, Ray says that Bill Colarulo was wrong. This Phillies team isn’t the toxic girlfriend, it’s the one you want to work with. (10:26-18:45) – Does the Phillies season end first or do the Eagles drop their third game first? (18:45-27:31) – Where is your bar set for this season? (27:31-36:13) – Checking the text line, and what is the Eagles biggest obstacle to repeat?

Today on Mid-Days Dei Lynam and Kevin Cooney are in for Ray Dunne. The duo reacts to the Phillies' series win over the Braves (00:00-21:50). Haley shares some of the texts from city. Kevin and Dei get ready for week 1 with the Eagles season opener at home against the Cowboys (21:50-51:44). Dei and Kevin bring up some of the latest news with college football and go to the phone lines to talk to the city (51:44-1:20:00). The show concludes with Haley reading some more texts from the city and Kevin and Dei continue to talk about Phillies and Eagles 1:20:00-END).

On today's episode of Fanatic Weekend with Dei Lynam, the show kicks off with Nick Sirianni's press conference. Following this, Dei shares her insights on the press conference and transitions into discussing the Phillies, highlighting Trea Turner's walk-off single against the Braves from the previous night. Dei further analyzes Sirianni's remarks, exploring their implications as the team prepares for the upcoming home opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

On today's episode of Fanatic Weekend, Austin Jones delves into the recent drama surrounding Nick Castellanos. Alongside Nate Tennesen, he introduces a Twitter poll that asks listeners which Philadelphia athlete they consider must-watch television at the moment. With college football making its return, the duo reflects on their favorite all-time college games, inviting audience participation through the text line. Additionally, Austin provides a preview of the upcoming Eagles versus Cowboys matchup for next Thursday's home opener.

Dei Lynam starts off the show with the Phillies win over the Braves Friday night. The drama with Nick Castellanos after the game, with his reaction of being taken out for a defensive replacement. Dei honors Lee Corso with his final College Gameday & the Eagles game is less than a week away

(00:00-13:35) Kevin and Dei open up the hour talking about the Phillies and The Mets then they touch on the playoffs. (13:43-24:06) Kevin and Dei look at the depth chart for the Eagles. Kevin finds defense interesting, and he is pumped for college football as well. (24:14-33:09) Kevin and Dei make predictions on the upcoming football season. (33:23- Kevin and Dei continue to talk about the Phillies and We wrap up the show!

(00:00-10:19) Kevin and Dei start the hour taking calls from listeners talking about the good and the bad when it comes to the Phillies. Then they touch on fall sports are coming back. (10:27-18:49) Kevin and Dei touch on the Sixers going to Dubai, then they touch on the Flyers and their training camp. (18:56-32:03) Kevin and Dei look at the twitter poll what is the greatest individual game by a Phila athlete. Then they talk about Embiids 70-point game. (32:17-40:18) More Talk on the Phillies and Rob Thomson and his personality

(00:00-16:37) Scott Lauber joins the show (16:44-20:36) Kevin Dei and Haley discuss nicknames of players. (20:45-33:59) Kevin and Dei talk about Michael Parsons getting traded then they talk play audio from Jerry Jones. (34:07-44:59) Kevin and Dei discuss the Eagles and their strengths and weaknesses.

(0:00-10:08) Kevin Cooney starts us off with the Opening Drive on the Eagles resent roster moves (10:08-19:56) Kevin reacts to the Micah Parsons trade (19:56-30:41) We re-air Tarleton State's Head Coach Todd Whitten interview on Kincade & Salciunas on Darius Cooper (30:41-40:49) Kevin share news from around the NFL and when the Eagles will wear it's Kelly Green jerseys

(00:00-13:53) A1 (13:53-21:59) The rest of the season starts tonight for the Phillies (21:59-32:07) Reacting to bold takes and hot takes from ESPN on the NFL (32:07-46:53) Predictions for the start of the Phillies-Braves series.

(00:00-14:20) NFL Notes at Noon (14:20-24:00) Does the Tone that Rob Thompson struck postgame hit with you? (24:00-34:39) One week until Eagles-Cowboys. What moves are we going to see ahead of the game? (34:29-43:26) What moves do the Phillies need to make in the offseason?

(00:00-11:19) Ray’s adventure to Citi Field (11:19-21:53) How do you handle being the rival at an opposing team’s home stadium? (21:53-31:11) Rapid fire with Fadool (31:11-41:22) We talk about roster building in the NFL and is it sustainable to pay the QB’s all this money?

(00:00-11:16) The Phillies felt the pressure last night with this now being their 10th straight loss at Citi Field. (11:16-20:13) What can the Phillies do at this point to win you back? (20:13-21:28) Would we be cowards to root for the Reds the rest of the way? (31:28-39:15) Can we be as patient with Eagles as we have been with the Phillies?

Tonight on Philly Sports Tonight, Brendan Gunn begins the show by discussing the Phillies' recent challenges against the Mets, along with updates on the Eagles' roster changes. He also features a replay of Kevin Negandhi's interview from the morning show, providing insights into the latest developments in Philadelphia sports. To conclude the program, Brendan hands over to Nate Tennesen, who shares some noteworthy sports stories that may have flown under the radar. Among these highlights is a notable quote from Arch Manning and the NHL 26 rating for Matvei Michkov, adding depth to the evening's sports coverage.

Tonight on Birds Insider, Brendan Gunn explores the recent roster moves and decisions made by the Eagles. He revisits some audio from a recent appearance by Dave Zangaro on the morning show, where they discussed various roster choices. Additionally, ESPN's Adam Schefter was featured on the morning show today, and his complete interview is replayed. Brendan will also provide an overview of the latest headlines from around the NFL, keeping viewers updated on significant developments in the league.

(00:00-11:55) Austin at One (11:55-21:48) Is Ray wasting his time going up to Citi Field tonight? (21:48-33:00) Ray is getting the Swifties mad again (33:00-47:00) Predictions for the Phillies/Mets game tonight.

(00:00-13:37) NFL Notes at Noon. (13:37-21:41) Reacting to the MLB Schedules for next year that dropped yesterday (21:41-31:28) Ray creates road trips based on the Phillies Schedule. (31:28-42:12) Reacting to the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Engagement.