Burning Bird

Brice comes on the podcast and discusses his experiences with racism and the protests in Philadelphia. He also gives Steve and Shaggy a lesson in community engagement and how important the next generation is to the fight for equality in the United States.

Then about half way through the podcast switches lanes and starts talking about Ultimate. Shaggy and Brice reminisce about Dunn's success as a thrower for the D line, and how Brice's position as a grizzled veteran lets him mentor all the youth on the team.

This episode was recorded last week, before George Floyd was killed and before the protests began. Both Steve and Shaggy agree that there are bigger things than ultimate, and throughout this week we will try and talk more about different issues. Stay Strong, Stay Together, Black Lives Matter.

On this weeks episode, Mike Arcata comes on to talk about the COVID task force, discuss the finer points of ocean salmon, and claim that the Phoenix are the thickest team in the league and he could take anyone on in basketball. Then Matt Esser explains why he boofed it on America Ninja Warrior, what are his favorite Phoenix memories, and how Steve can handle his ant problem.

A very special episode of the Burning Bird this week as the Voice of the AUDL - Evan Lepler - joins us from North Carolina. With Steve's unparalleled research, we get to go all the way back to Evan's first broadcasting days; calling high school tennis as an eighth grader from his tree house. The crew discusses where Evan got his start, his first time calling a Frisbee game (its not what you think), his iconic corn hole moment, and more. Things get really heated when Evan turns the interview around and asks Shaggy how he thinks the Phoenix will do in the 2021 season. You won't want to miss this!

First up this week is a Phoenix Sophomore and Temple University fifth year: Brandon Lamberty. Brandon keys us in on his future political aspirations, the iconic ultimate studs of Wisconsin, and just how good his lefty scoobers really are, and who he's learned them from (hint: they're also on this episode). Then its the Pennsbury Pals: Marc Sands and Sean Mott, who managed to find time together in this socially distant world. These two get into everything, from high school ultimate to their mindsets involved in defeating the opponent. Finally, Marc and Mott have a surprise for the hosts, as they give Steve a quiz for which Phoenix player has which number. All this and more only on the Burning Bird!

As rain began to sprinkle the hallowed grounds of A.A. Garthwaithe stadium, the Phoenix and the Breeze trotted out to what would become one of the longest games in AUDL history. With lightening delays by the bucket load; Huc, Shaggy and Steve bring you one of the most intense games in Phoenix history. From dynamite plays to devastating fouls and so much more, its all here on another wonderful episode of the Phoenix Files. Bonus content! Steve tells us which is his least favorite coach in the NFL, and Shaggy rides to the defense of his mustachioed hero: Andy Ried. All this and so much more on The Game of the Week.

This week we're back to our old shenanigans as a trio of talented Phoenix players comes on to talk shop. First up is Ultiworld Club Breakout Player of the Year -Paul Owens- to talk about bowling and the everyday hustle of being such a good dude. Then Brandon Pastor, one of the funnest Frisbee players ever, discusses losing his prom date because of ultimate, and breaks down Shaggy's favorite play of the 2018 season. Finally, Matt Ballman comes on to talk about how he first met Coach Hampson, and who to bet money on in a theoretical AUDL tournament of champions. All this and more only on the Burning Bird with Steve and Shaggy.

On this very special family edition of the Burning Bird, Austin Lillis kicks off the pod with stories about how wrestling can help ultimate players, what makes lefty's so dominant, and why Steve is wrong about Dylan Freechild. Then Shaggy takes over as host and welcomes on Huc, from Phoenix File's fame, to talk to his brother, star Phoenix cutter Himalaya Mehta, about how gosh darn old he is. The two hit every aspect of Himmy's Philadelphia ultimate career; from his free Skippy's peanut butter coupons to Himalaya's scouting report for Harvish as an ultimate player. Last, but certainly not least, Shaggy interviews Steve about his mother and her AUDL moment, as well as how the Phoenix would fare in a tournament of moms. We hope you all had a very special Mother's Day, and we can't wait until the moms are back in the stands cheering on their kids.

A blowout and a bloodbath is whats on deck this week as we journey back to 2018 to watch the Montreal Royal struggle to overcome a hungry Phoenix team following a last minute win over New York by the Royal the night before. With coverage topics limited due to the absolute smack down laid on the visiting team, the gang is forced to meander down a litany of different paths to bring you the amazing content you deserve. Shaggy breaks down the future division for Huc, Steve gives us all some player bios on the 1994-95 college champions, and Huc tries to figure out, once and for all, what really is so difficult about playing in a back to back. All this and more on the Burning Bird presents the Phoenix Files Game of the Week.

This week; Huc, Steve, and Shaggy are joined by professional ultimate player, multi time club champion, and multi time PADA league champion Andrea DeSabato to break down last years June 29th victory on the road against the Toronto Rush. The Phoenix never fell behind once against the championship caliber Canadians in this 26 - 24 thriller. Plus, the gang continues to tackle the tough questions such as: should Mott get the disc more? Should Connor Boyle start? And what would the AUDL look like if it went mixed. All this and more this time on the Phoenix Files Game of the Week.