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What if rooting for the Knicks and rallying behind a nation-state are powered by the exact same part of the human brain? On this episode of Bro History, Henry and Danny are joined by Frankie Donnelly from South Philly — and yes, Frankie is an AI research co-host powered by maneku (maneku.ai) — to break down one of the most fascinating and disturbing parallels in modern life: sports fandom as a mirror of nationalism. It starts with the Knicks' electric playoff run taking over New York City, spirals into a deleted newspaper article comparing the OKC Thunder to the state of Israel, and ends somewhere between Mussolini's Italy and a pep rally. They dig into why MSG unites Orthodox Jews and Arab New Yorkers in a way Congress never could, why Knicks fans sacking Philadelphia felt like a Mongolian conquest, and how the same psychological machinery that makes you weep over a playoff loss is the same thing authoritarian regimes have weaponized for centuries — from Hitler's Nuremberg rallies to the 1978 Argentine World Cup. Frankie drops facts, pulls receipts, and says the uncomfortable quiet part out loud — all in real time. That's maneku. Try it yourself at maneku.ai. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Sports, Tribalism, and a Special Guest 01:42 – The Knicks Run Is Taking Over New York City 05:31 – Why There's Only One True New York Basketball Team (Sorry, Nets) 10:05 – Knicks Fandom as Nationalism: The Glory, the Humiliation, the Mythology 14:44 – J.R. Smith Gets Trampled by His Own Fans 17:08 – When Winning Teams Spark Riots: Detroit '84 and the Pistons '90 20:20 – Knicks Fans "Conquer" Philadelphia — A South Philly Reaction 23:18 – The Psychology of Nationalism: In-Groups, Shared Mythology, Ritual, and Spectacle 28:00 – It's Irrational to Root for a Team — So Why Do We Do It? 31:25 – Sports Fandom Tied to Real Nationalist Projects 32:40 – The Deleted Oklahoman Article: "Like the Thunder, Israel Is an Underdog That Has Become Hated" 42:35 – Could You Make This Comparison for the Third Reich? 50:20 – How Authoritarian Regimes Weaponized Sports: 1936 Berlin, Mussolini, Argentina's Junta 54:10 – How Soccer Explains the World: Serbia, Barcelona vs. Madrid, and the American Culture Wars 57:28 – Why Soccer Became a Conservative vs. Liberal Identity Marker in the US 01:06:40 – Sports, Honor, and Sending Your Kids to War: Same Mechanism, Different Uniform 01:10:40 – Blue No Matter Who. My Team No Matter What. Same Sentence. 01:23:06 – Outro: Introducing AI-Assisted Research on Bro History Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory https://brohistory.substack.com/ #347 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 - What will happen in the Karmelo Anthony defense after stabbing an opponent to death at a track meet? Is this case showing racial bias or is it open and shut? 110 - More on pizza and more of your calls. Are you working class? 120 - What kind of celebrities were at MSG last night? More of your calls. 140 - How did someone get killed a block from their house in South Philly? Your calls. 150 - Dom Giordano Program Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild!
12 - Dom is pizza shaming to kick off the show! How do you eat your pizza? We listen in to Jeff Van Drew go after the SPLC over their funding of hate groups. 1215 - Side - someone/something associated with New England 1220 - Was Donald Trump bad luck for the Knicks? Someone theorizes he is! How badly was he booed? Your calls. 1235 - More pizza talk. 1240 - What will be taught in black history classes? Should history classes be optional? Your calls. 1250 - Finishing with your calls. 1 - What will happen in the Karmelo Anthony defense after stabbing an opponent to death at a track meet? Is this case showing racial bias or is it open and shut? 110 - More on pizza and more of your calls. Are you working class? 120 - What kind of celebrities were at MSG last night? More of your calls. 140 - How did someone get killed a block from their house in South Philly? Your calls. 150 - Dom Giordano Program Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 2 - Author of his new book, “The Persistence”, Scott Presler joins us this afternoon! Where has he been? How has he gotten to the position he is in today as an elected official and now author? How has voter registration gone this year? How can the ball be moved regards to the SAVE Act and John Thune? What races should listeners be aware of? What will be his first committee meeting be like? 210 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Do we want candidates with imperfections? Sure, but not fraudulent Nazis! 225 - Some more calls. 240 - More calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!
June 15, 2026 Hello and Happy Day! LISTEN WATCH TRANSCRIPT (Available on Apple Podcasts) If you have not yet received Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, don't wait a moment longer. Pray this simple prayer with me: Lord Jesus, I need You. I cannot save myself, although I've tried many times. But it will never work. So I receive You now as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me. Thank you for taking the punishment for my sin. Make me like You. In Your Name I pray. Amen. If you sincerely prayed this prayer from your heart, you are now a born-again child of God. Welcome to the Family of God! Write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com, and I will send you a free PDF e-booklet titled After You're Born Again. My featured book for this week is titled VINNY and is my latest novel and Book 1 in my new romantic suspense series titled The South Philly Italians. If you are seeking God's will for your life, VINNY's story will inspire you. Get your copy now at one of the links below: PRINT EBOOK Winning with the Word is available on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast venues as well as on YouTube. Check out my YouTube channel at youtube.com/drmaryanndiorio. Thank you very much for supporting the work of this ministry with your donations. You may send your donation to PayPal.me/drmaryanndiorio. Until next time, remember that God loves you just as you are and just where you are, and He will help you to keep on winning with the Word._____________________________________________________________Copyright 2026 by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD. All Rights Reserved. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO WINNING WITH THE WORD. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY ONLINE BOOKSTORE. « Older Entries Latest Posts Your Inheritance in Christ-Part 2 Your Inheritance in Christ-Part 1 Obedience: Key to healing The Truth about You Aliens, UFOs & UAPs Archives View the Winning with the Word Archives Other Blogs Winning with the Word The Relationship Road
For a decade, political leaders and media elites haven't known how to respond to Trumpism. Last week in a South Philly patriotic tent show revival, Bruce Springsteen provided a script.
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Angelo's Pizzeria, a South Philly institution, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Democratic party, rising cynicism in American politics and the growing speculation around his political future in 2028.
It's the Friday New Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz are discussing how Mayor Cherelle Parker has rebranded the Wawa Welcome to America Concert. Also, hotel and Airbnb prices could be going up due to proposed tax bikes. The city and state are teaming up to combat traffic near the stadiums in South Philly. And a special segment for City Cast Philly Neighbors about the rooftop bars with the best views and booze. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Mayor Parker stamps "One Philly" slogan onto Fourth of July concert Philly will use a record budget surplus to face funding uncertainties, Mayor Parker says Exclusive: Uber turns up pressure campaign against Parker's rideshare tax Mayor Parker says she'll reduce her hotel tax plan and propose a 6% hike on Airbnb instead Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: ArtPhilly Free Library of Philadelphia
Elliott Shorr-Parks joins the WIP Afternoon Show to discuss Governor Josh Shapiro's plan to alleviate traffic near the South Philly sports complex. They also break down Jalen Hurts' recent press conference and debate whether the team's success relies more on star talent or Sean Mannion's new offensive scheme.
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss Cristopher Sánchez's historic scoreless streak and whether he or Zack Wheeler should lead the rotation. They are joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks to analyze a new $30 million plan for South Philly traffic and Jalen Hurts' improved demeanor at his recent press conference.
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Angelo's Pizzeria, a South Philly institution, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Democratic party, rising cynicism in American politics and the growing speculation around his political future in 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2026 Hello and Happy Day! Do you know who you really are? In this week's podcast, Dr. MaryAnn discusses the topic THE TRUTH ABOUT YOU. Click on the links below to listen or to watch Obedience: Key to Healing LISTEN WATCH TRANSCRIPT (Available on Apple Podcasts) If you have not yet received Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, don't wait a moment longer. Pray this simple prayer with me: Lord Jesus, I need You. I cannot save myself, although I've tried many times. But it will never work. So I receive You now as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me. Thank you for taking the punishment for my sin. Make me like You. In Your Name I pray. Amen. If you sincerely prayed this prayer from your heart, you are now a born-again child of God. Welcome to the Family of God! Write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com, and I will send you a free PDF e-booklet titled After You're Born Again. In closing, I want to share my featured book for this week. It is titled VINNY and is my latest novel and Book 1 in my new romantic suspense series titled The South Philly Italians. If you are seeking God's will for your life, VINNY will offer you sound principles for finding it. Get your copy now at one of the links below: PRINT EBOOK Winning with the Word is available on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast venues as well as on YouTube. Check out my YouTube channel at youtube.com/drmaryanndiorio. Thank you very much for supporting the work of this ministry with your donations. You may send your donation to PayPal.me/drmaryanndiorio. Until next time, remember that God loves you just as you are and just where you are, and He will help you to keep on winning with the Word._____________________________________________________________Copyright 2026 by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD. All Rights Reserved. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO WINNING WITH THE WORD. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY ONLINE BOOKSTORE.
It's the Friday News Roundup! Executive producer Matt Katz and senior producer Abby Fritz dish on all the drama with local Democratic politicians in Philly – including an argument over mac-and-cheese and an effort to dethrone Bob Brady, chairman of the city Democratic party. In other news, a dentist's license was suspended for unsafe practices and flooding led a South Philly hospital to be evacuated. And for the City Cast Philly Neighbors segment, what the stats say about why you should 一 or shouldn't 一 go down the Shore for Memorial Day weekend. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philly progressives taking a victory lap after Rabb win; supporters credit old-school grassroots organizing Sharif Street and Chris Rabb are asking Philly voters to send them to Washington. As state lawmakers, they've had very different styles. Chairman Bob Brady, it is time to step aside Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan Boyer Smiles at Rittenhouse Square dental patients should get tested for HIV, hepatitis, health department says Power restored after issues force evacuation at Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia Flash flood waters were pouring into the SEPTA station in Jenkintown on Wednesday night The worst times to travel from Philly for Memorial Day weekend Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Visit Philadelphia
Hey besties! Today, Taylar brings us Part 2 (final part) of the Secret In South Philly Case of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone Jr, where we will only focus on the theories of the case after a quick recap everything in this episode is a theory- alleged, for entertainment and educational purposes only love you all so much, catch up soon! Get 20% off your first order of federally legal THC gummies, flower, and more at https://mood.com with code CACBESTIES. Try Sleepytime Advanced Gummies or shop by mood—plus, every order comes with a 100-day satisfaction guarantee. ---------------------- Need to Call Susan (Angel Wings and Healing Things)? Text Ellen at 704-562-3476 to book!! Make sure to tell her we sent you for a Besties only Special discount!! If you have a Creepy Account of your own you would like to submit, you can go to our Reddit (CreepsandCrimes) or email it to us at CREEPSANDCRIMES.CA@GMAIL.COM Creeps and Crimes Merch: https://creepsandcrimesmerch.com/ Join our OG Pick Me Cult (Patreon): https://patreon.com/creepsandcrimes SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creeps-and-crimes/id1533194848 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0v2kntCCfdQOSeMNnGM2b6?si=bf5c137913dd4af7 - Youtube: https://youtube.com/@creepsandcrimespodcast?si=e6Lwuw6qvsEPBHzG Business Inquiries please contact Management: maggie@MRHentertainment.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Creeps and Crimes Podcast - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepsandcrimes Taylar Jane (True Crime Host) - Insta: @Taylarj - TikTok (True Crime Channel): @TaylarJane98 - TikTok (Personal): @TaylarJane1 Morgan Harris (Paranormal & Conspiracy Host) - Insta: @morgg.m - Tiktok: @morgg.m Want More Info? Check out our Website: www.creepsandcrimespodcast.com Send Us Mail & Fan Art to our PO Box!!! CREEPS AND CRIMES PODCAST PO BOX 11523 KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37939 Have a Creepy Account You'd like to share and be featured on the Podcast? Email it to: CreepsAndCrimes.CA@gmail.com Submit it through the Portal on our Website (Listed above) or Post in on our Reddit Thread with the tag "creepy account" Love our TBB episodes and want to get in on the Action or submit an AIMS? Head over to our Reddit Community: @creepsandcrimes Need to contact us or request sources? Email us at creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2026 Hello and Happy Day! Do you know who you really are? In this week's podcast, Dr. MaryAnn discusses the topic THE TRUTH ABOUT YOU. Click on the links below to listen or to watch The Truth about You. LISTEN WATCH TRANSCRIPT (Available on Apple Podcasts) If you have not yet received Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, don't wait a moment longer. Pray this simple prayer with me: Lord Jesus, I need You. I cannot save myself, although I’ve tried many times. But it will never work. So I receive You now as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me. Thank you for taking the punishment for my sin. Make me like You. In Your Name I pray. Amen. If you sincerely prayed this prayer from your heart, you are now a born-again child of God. Welcome to the Family of God! Write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com, and I will send you a free PDF e-booklet titled After You're Born Again. In closing, I want to share my featured book for this week. It is titled VINNY and is my latest novel and Book 1 in my new romantic suspense series titled The South Philly Italians. If you are seeking God's will for your life, VINNY will offer you sound principles for finding it. Get your copy now at one of the links below: PRINT EBOOK Winning with the Word is available on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast venues as well as on YouTube. Check out my YouTube channel at youtube.com/drmaryanndiorio. Thank you very much for supporting the work of this ministry with your donations. You may send your donation to PayPal.me/drmaryanndiorio. Until next time, remember that God loves you just as you are and just where you are, and He will help you to keep on winning with the Word._____________________________________________________________Copyright 2026 by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD. All Rights Reserved. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO WINNING WITH THE WORD. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY ONLINE BOOKSTORE.
Folks, we are just gutted that we haven't been able to get to you lately. Heck, I'm posting this as my family is trying to get out the door to head to the beach. THERE'S ONLY SO MUCH TIME, but for Philly sports action, we will MAKE TIME.We are BACK with the reality of both the SIXERS and the FLYERS making it to the second round of the playoffs. Delco's own HUN joins us to tell of his magical game 6 experience vs the Celtics at the X Mob. We came back in improbable fashion to bury Boston, but as we've seen, the Knicks are a different entity. Down 3-0, desperation time.LITERALLY in the same situation, we even live look in at the Flyers (Zegras SCORES), but then there was very little to celebrate after that. ALSO down 3-0 against a dominant Carolina squad, coached by a legendary Flyer...it's just, too on the nose. So we much punch the Canes in the nose if we have a hope to dig out of this hole. AGAIN an elimination game (TONIGHT) in South Philly. The X Mob is vibing, but let's get a win in each matchup eh?Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod
Happy Thursday, Besties!!! After a quick and crazyyyy catch up, we will jump into the cases!! This week, Morgan brings us The Tunguska Event, which took place in 1908 and STILL makes no sense… Then, Taylar wraps it up with the case of Danielle Imbo and Richard “Rich” Petrone Jr who went missing from South Philly in 2005 and were never seen again…. Taylar (and the FBI) didn't refer to it as “A Secret in South Philly” for nothing… this case goes deep and will take us down conspiracy theories that we usually would keep for the “creeps” side of this show, which will be continued next week on Part 2!! Love you all so much, stay safe, stay creepy!! TTYL, besties!!! Go to https://buyraycon.com/CACBESTIES to get 15% off Raycon's Everyday Earbuds Classic. Get up to 35% off your first order at https://livemomentous.com with promo code CACBESTIES. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://Smalls.com/CACBESTIES. ---------------------- Need to Call Susan (Angel Wings and Healing Things)? Text Ellen at 704-562-3476 to book!! Make sure to tell her we sent you for a Besties only Special discount!! If you have a Creepy Account of your own you would like to submit, you can go to our Reddit (R/CreepsandCrimes) or email it to us at CREEPSANDCRIMES.CA@GMAIL.COM Creeps and Crimes Merch: https://creepsandcrimesmerch.com/ Join our OG Pick Me Cult (Patreon): https://patreon.com/creepsandcrimes SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creeps-and-crimes/id1533194848 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0v2kntCCfdQOSeMNnGM2b6?si=bf5c137913dd4af7 - Youtube: https://youtube.com/@creepsandcrimespodcast?si=e6Lwuw6qvsEPBHzG Business Inquiries please contact Management: maggie@MRHentertainment.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Creeps and Crimes Podcast - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepsandcrimes Taylar Jane (True Crime Host) - Insta: @Taylarj - TikTok (True Crime Channel): @TaylarJane98 - TikTok (Personal): @TaylarJane1 Morgan Harris (Paranormal & Conspiracy Host) - Insta: @morgg.m - Tiktok: @morgg.m Want More Info? Check out our Website: www.creepsandcrimespodcast.com Send Us Mail & Fan Art to our PO Box!!! CREEPS AND CRIMES PODCAST PO BOX 11523 KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37939 Have a Creepy Account You'd like to share and be featured on the Podcast? Email it to: CreepsAndCrimes.CA@gmail.com Submit it through the Portal on our Website (Listed above) or Post in on our Reddit Thread with the tag "creepy account" Love our TBB episodes and want to get in on the Action or submit an AIMS? Head over to our Reddit Community: @creepsandcrimes Need to contact us or request sources? Email us at creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Connor Thomas has you covered as he previews the Flyers' matchup with the Hurricanes tonight in Game 3 in South Philly. Can the Flyers avoid falling behind 3-0 in the series?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pop the Trunk went live for the first time ever, and there was no safety net. What you heard was what it was. The crew wasted no time getting into it, from a big boxing weekend to the NBA playoffs, bad bets, and stories from the streets of South Philly that you genuinely had to be there for.From there it turned into exactly what Pop the Trunk does best: wrestling history, hip hop history, and the kind of arguments that don't have a clean ending. The main event was a deep discussion on underappreciated MCs — who got slept on, who got jammed by the machine, and who was simply too nice for the world to handle. The live crowd had opinions too, and they weren't wrong. Two hours of unfiltered conversation with nowhere to hide. The first live edition of Pop the Trunk. No rewind.
The "Philly Godfather" joins the show to discuss his rise from the streets of South Philly to the top of the Amazon charts. In this deep dive, he breaks down the gritty reality of professional sports betting and the dangerous "slippery slope" of legalization.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The white coat is the perfect camouflage for a killer. This week, we're exploring the chilling world of medical murders, where the bedside manner is lethal and the "God Complex" is a literal diagnosis. We're scrubbing in to find out why the person meant to save your life is sometimes the one taking it. One part medicine, two parts malice—no anesthesia required.Research links below!National Library of Medicine - "'Doctor' Marcel Petiot: Serial Murderer"Britannica - "Marcel Petiot"EBSCO - "Marcel Petiot"Getty Images - "Marcel Petiot"TIME - "FRANCE: Long Shot"All That's Interesting - "Marcel Petiot May Be The Most Despicable Serial Killer Ever"Murderpedia - "Dr. Morris Bolber"Billy Penn at WHYY - "Pasta. Arsenic. Mass murder: South Philly's infamous 1930s poison ring"Find a Grave - "Morris Bolber"MSN - "A South Philly man was convicted in a prolific arsenic-murder ring on this week in Philly history"
In the fourth installment of the Ultimate Job Interview, three candidates vying to represent the 3rd Congressional District (Center City, North and South Philly and a large area of West Philly) sit with 6abc's Matt O'Donnell and a panel of interviewers to answer some of the most pressing questions of the race as the May 19 primary draws closer. In order of appearance: (2:30) Dr. Ala Stanford (23:30) State Representative Chris Rabb (43:30) State Senator Sharif Street
Philadelphia 76ers beat theBoston Celtics in Game 5 to force a Game 6 Thursday Night in South Philly! Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson and promoted Don Mattingly to interim manager. The Phillies started off the new era with a convincing 7-0 win over the Giants!Philadelphia Flyers try to CLOSE OUT the Pittsburgh Penguins toninght in Game 6! Gametime Ticket Offer: $20 off with code "FARZY" at gametime.co The Farzy Show presented by MyBookie Promo: No-strings-attached cash bonus up to $200 Promo Codes: FARZY .. https://mybookie.website/joinwithFARZYManscaped Offer: 20% off AND Free Shipping with code "Farzy20" at Manscaped.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Tom Kelly (in for Rob Ellis) and Mike Sielski on the WIP Saturday Show are Flyered up and ready for the Flyers to just end the series versus the Penguins already, maybe tonight in South Philly in Game 4. Eagles' have been drafting well and have some players to look forward to- Zach Berman jumps on to talk about the Birds. The Sixers drop a close game last night and now trail 1-2 in the series. The Phillies are a disaster and no one can figure out why. Scott Lauber joins the show to try and provide some answers.
Brodes joined the WIP Midday Show to discuss the atmosphere in South Philly for Flyers Penguins Game 3!!
For the first time since 2018, playoff hockey was played in South Philly last night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Flyers, in an exciting game, win Game 3 of the series to pull ahead 3-0 in the best of 7 series over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Playoff hockey returned to South Philly in style on Wednesday night as the Flyers crushed the Penguins to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce break down the Flyers' 5-2 win, the energy at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the pivotal scrum that sparked the Flyers' comeback and more on the latest Flyers Talk Podcast.
The WIP Morning Team gets you ready for Flyers-Penguins Game 3 tonight in South Philly and ends the show how they always do, taking your calls during Time's Yours.
We are back for another preview! Game 3 in South Philly!! - Shutout from Vladar - Another goal from Martone - Please figure out the PP - Michkov line has been bad - Couturier from 2018? - Should we see Bump soon? and a lot more Follow u on X, Facebook, IG and Tiktok @TheLibertyYell
For the first time since 2020, the Philadelphia Flyers are heading back to the playoffs—and we're breaking it all down. In Episode 224, we react to the Flyers' improbable late-season push, how they overcame long odds to clinch a spot, and what this moment means for the future of the franchise. Then we dive deep into a first-round matchup that feels right: Flyers vs. Penguins. We cover: How the Flyers pulled off the playoff run Why this team is playing with “house money.” Key players to watch (including a surging Matvei Michkov) What Pittsburgh still has left in the tank Strengths, weaknesses, and X-factors on both sides Series predictions and what success looks like for Philly Playoff hockey is back in South Philly, and the Battle of Pennsylvania is on. Subscribe to us!YouTubeTikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram! Kick Page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Tuesday morning with Victory Plus insider Frank Seravalli, discussing the ethics of tanking in sports and whether unlimited free agency could address it. They also touch on the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office search and the excitement in South Philly for playoff hockey. Later, Sportsnet Golf analyst Adam Stanley (27:28) joins to share insights from Augusta, including Rory's performance and the summer rivalry between Rory and Scottie. They conclude with Ben's experience as a Patron at Augusta. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Former teen idol Frankie Avalon broke into show business as a child prodigy and was soon receiving 12,000 pieces of fan mail per week and working alongside Hollywood greats Jack Benny, Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, Groucho Marx and John Wayne. Frankie joined Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his humble beginnings in South Philly, his years as a teen heartthrob and his decades-long friendship with onscreen love interest Annette Funicello. Plus: The Duke makes Laurence Harvey cry! Buster Keaton meets Houdini! “Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine”! Dueling Draculas! And Cesar Romero and Arnold Stang hit a strip joint! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The WIP Afternoon Show continues the new stadium discussion, diving into what it would truly mean if the Philadelphia Eagles left South Philly and how it could impact the team's identity, fan base, and game-day experience.
After Jeff Lurie's comments on Tuesday night, Joe Giglio wonders if the Eagles are planning to exit the South Philly Sports Complex when it's time to build their next stadium. Could the Philadelphia Eagles end up in the suburbs? Or Jersey?! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With all the Jalen Hurts news dominating headlines, it's easy to overlook that Jeffrey Lurie also addressed the media, touching on topics like a potential new stadium for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, the WIP Midday Show is debating whether the team will stay in the city or consider a move to the suburbs.
Endless lines at Philadelphia International Airport security checkpoints due to the Homeland Security shutdown, downed wires and trees throughout the area left in the aftermath of Monday's storm, and unpredictable delays on SEPTA's Regional Rail lines all made for a chaotic week in Philadelphia. But, on the bright side, there were two major concert announcements for the months ahead, a local college hoops team made a spirited run to the NCAA Tournament, and a cutting-edge medical company planted its flag in South Philly. KYW Newsradio's team of reporters explain the biggest stories that shaped the region this past week 00:00 Intro 02:03 A federal problem becomes a local nightmare at PHL 13:02 Region rocked by early-week storm; a KYW reporter covered and lived the destruction 18:12 SEPTA Regional Rail riders feel the pain…again 24:03 Bill Gates-backed company plants flag in Bellwether District 24:38 An appreciation: Penn's surprising March Madness appearance 28:34 Roots Picnic and Welcome America: summer can't come soon enough Listen to The Week in Philly with Matt Leon and our team of reporters on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joey Merlino breaks down his personal code, loyalty, and why he refuses to associate with informants, even within his own family. He reflects on beating multiple RICO cases, growing up in South Philly, and how his upbringing shaped his views on respect, trust, and betrayal.
On the latest episode of We Think It's Funny, the powerhouse Eleanor Kerrigan stops by to share some truly incredible stories from her life in the comedy trenches. We dive deep into her South Philly roots from the chaotic energy of her neighborhood to her hilarious take on "Philly self-esteem" and what it was really like navigating a neighborhood where everyone seemed to be "in the life." Eleanor doesn't hold back as we discuss her time on the road with Andrew Dice Clay, the reality of working at the legendary Comedy Store, and her no-nonsense perspective on modern "woke" culture and the comedy industry today. It's an honest, gritty, and laugh-out-loud conversation with one of the sharpest comics in the game. You don't want to miss this one!
Joey Merlino explains why he was respected, feared, and loved in South Philly, pointing to decades of helping locals, paying bills, and giving back long before social media. He shares stories of generosity, his early days as a jockey, and the roots of his reputation.
This week, veteran captain Gene Quigley covers himself in pickled herring before the bilge pumps fail 100 miles offshore, we hunt giant bluefin tuna with yellow 4-weight Fenwick fly rods, say the very wrong thing during a very right mahi-mahi bite, and score swordfish on a party boat filled with South Philly zombies.
This pod was a blast, the brilliant John Foley (@2008Philz) joined us to discuss a his new venture and Philly Sports store opening in South Philly and his thoughts on the Phils going into the new season! lots of Stott/Crawford and Painter hype, we do some predictions, overs/unders and John takes on the Great British Slang Off!
What happens when you look down at a crosswalk… and the street looks back?This week, we dive into one of the strangest urban mysteries ever embedded into public space: the Toynbee Tiles - handmade plaques hidden in plain sight with a message that feels like a code, a prophecy, and a dare all at once:“TOYNBEE IDEA / IN MOVIE 2001 / RESURRECT DEAD / ON PLANET JUPITER.”We trace how these tiles started showing up decades ago, why Philadelphia became ground zero, and how the mystery spread across cities in the U.S. (and even beyond). But this isn't just a “weird street art” episode - it's an audio-documentary deep dive into obsession, pirate broadcasts, missing documents, and a belief system stitched together from history, sci-fi, and the fear of death.Along the way we follow the people who couldn't let it go, especially artist Justin Duerr, and the investigation that turns up three major clues: a South Philly address, an early newspaper trail, and a bizarre cultural echo that makes your brain short-circuit. Then the story takes a hard left into shortwave radio, alleged signal hijackings, and a stack of documents tied to something called “The Minority Association.”And by the end, the mystery stops being a mystery… and starts being a person — which forces the real question:Just because you can solve something… does that mean you should?This episode is about:The messages people leave behind when nobody will listen.The fine line between curiosity and obsession.And the ethics of “solving” a mystery when the answer is a living human being.If you've ever seen something in the world that didn't make sense, and felt your brain refuse to let it go… this one's for you.Stay curious.Stay weird.Be Forever Rad.CONNECT WITH US:
On this episode, Anthony SanFilippo, Russ Joy, and Chris Therien are LIVE from Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, PA! The guys discuss the Flyers' first two games after the Olympic break, Matvei Michkov's 2-goal performance against the Rangers, and which players have the most to prove. Plus, with less than a week until the NHL Trade Deadline, who could be on the move?
Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni professes his love of AJ Brown and reiterates how Jalen Hurts will do whatever it takes to win. Philadelphia 76ers return to South Philly tonight to take on the Heat. Philadelphia Phillies win for the first time of the spring. Andrew Painter pitches on Sunday! Gametime Ticket Offer: $20 off with code "FARZY" at gametime.co The Farzy Show presented by MyBookie Promo: No-strings-attached cash bonus up to $200 Promo Codes: FARZY .. https://mybookie.website/joinwithFARZYManscaped Offer: 20% off AND Free Shipping with code "Farzy20" at Manscaped.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Yamaneika Saunders joins Jared Fried while Jordana Abraham is on maternity leave, and nothing is off limits. She breaks down dating at 47, hooking up with a 33-year-old Pisces, and why she refuses to “debate” her worth! They get specific about sexual chemistry, age gaps, and why synergy in bed matters more than body count. Then they tackle a 29-year-old gamer whose girlfriend hates his Fortnite obsession, a woman posting flyers to “curse” her ex in South Philly, and whether walking a kitten in a stroller is a red flag or secretly hot. Yamaneika says hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black educators are navigating classrooms where their presence is shrinking and the history they teach is being challenged. Racquel Williams talks with Sharif El-Mekki, founder and CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, and Ismael Jimenez, Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia, about the 100-year legacy of Black History Month and the undeniable impact of Black teachers in the classroom. Plus, they tell us about their partnership on the Blackprint 20 summit earlier this month, which opened discussion on best practices for teaching Black history. Then, on Shara in the City, we're celebrating a victory for the legacy of Philadelphia's own boxing legend Smokin' Joe Frazier, whose statue is officially relocating from South Philly to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Shara Dae Howard talks with a relative of Frazier's about the grassroots fight to make this happen, plus Frazier's connection to the late Jesse Jackson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's Friday news round-up, we talk about the Trump Administration being forced to reinstall panels about slavery at President George Washington's house on Independence Mall, Pat's rebooting its cheesesteak, and the lingering nastiness of last month's snowstorm. We also recall the phenomenal contributions of mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar of the Magic Gardens, who died this week. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Trump administration to appeal ruling restoring slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House Site Trump administration appeals judge's ruling over President's House slavery exhibits The President's House court ruling is a crucial win for the power of truth | Editorial Judge gives Trump administration a deadline to restore President's House exhibits Philly is not dumping snow in the Schuylkill, but it has in the past Massive snow pile in Grays Ferry vacant lot sparks concerns about flooding Isaiah Zagar, who covered South Philly in murals, dies at 86 Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Delaware River Waterfront Corp
We are BACK after a quick break (sure, let's say it's Olympic related, why not), and we once again delve into all things Philadelphia Sports. Whether the public demands it or not!First - we almost live looked in at the Sixers v the Hawks after the All Star Break. And things are...not yet up to game speed for the Sixers. Maxey is starting to plateau out, PG is still suspended, Embiid has a thing with a body part...but VJ wins MVP of the Rising Stars game! That last part is really the only good news. Maybe we shoulda kept Jared McCain. I refuse to look up his solid stats and minutes played on his new team lol.NEXT - we compare the seemingly similar strife striking squads situation in South Philly. The Phils have a Dombrowski / Harper problem, and the Eagles kinda have an overall AJ Brown problem. We discuss the similarities between to the two - is it really about questionable leadership on the coaching / GM side? Or is it just entitled diva season from the players end of things? Man, I just hope we hang on to these two anchor players, because we need em if we are gonna continue our winning ways.We promise to be more upbeat next week - if the NEWS ALLOWS IT TO BE.Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod
It's the Friday News Roundup. We're talking about anger over the school district's plan to close 20 schools and how these cold winter days are straining our streets, subways, and libraries. Plus, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz discuss the latest on the decision to relocate the “Smokin'” Joe Frazier statue to the bottom of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Also, with snow melting just a little, why is there so much dog crap showing up? Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: ‘I pray it doesn't happen': Philadelphia reacts to plan to close 20 schools Library warming centers strained workers and left people without help for complex issues, staff say A burst pipe at the Tasker-Morris SEPTA station left a geyser of ice hanging from ceiling and covering floor ‘Smokin'' Joe Frazier statue gets approval to move on up from South Philly to the Art Museum This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer. Check out our new City Cast podcast "Your City Could Be Better" on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by CEO David Plotz, this week's inaugural episode features the host of City Cast Twin Cities talking about how Minneapolis and St. Paul mobilized so quickly and broadly against the months-long ICE operation there. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: South by Southwest - Unlock a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge when you use code citycast10 Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
Not Great, Not Terrible... Just Discouraging
Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the film from the victory over the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday. The question remains: Should the Eagles rest their starters with the no. 2 seed in the NFC still in play? Which NFC opponents would the Eagles likely face, and whom should they prefer? Can the Eagles ride their defense to another Super Bowl run? Just how dreadful has the Eagles offense been, according to the numbers? Plus, Shawn's movie minute and throwback jersey talk. Should the Eagles rest their starters? (02:22) Likely opponents (07:14) The defense (15:21) Jihaad Campbell's future (27:25) Jalen Carter's first game back (31:08) Shawn's Movie Minute (35:53) The offense (42:09) Join us December 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. ET at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly for our first Philly Special meetup. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there! 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