Burning Bird

With three full player interviews in this weeks episode, Steve and Shaggy are bringing you more than ever! Listen to Steve relive his High School coaching glory days with Radnor alum Greg Mohler. Hear Shaggy and Damiano dive deep into Camp Dustin's friends, and whether or not Arnold Schwarzenegger would make a good Ultimate Frisbee player. And finally, listen to Ian Dietrich put to bed, once and for all, that old as time debate: would 6 copies of Ben Simmons and Shaggy be a good AUDL team. Find out this week on The Burning Bird.

In a jam packed Phoenix Files, former coach of the Rochester Dragons and current coach of the New York Empire: Bryan Jones, does battle with his nemesis, and former coach of the Philadelphia Phoenix: Steve Lienert. These two titans of instruction face off in the Phoenix Files arena as, egged on by Shaggy and Huc, they break down a huge match up from the past between their respective teams. From a game that featured two callahans, one greatest, and a team that doesn't exist in the league anymore, the crew dives into all of the action. BONUS - are "I" Brians better than "Y" Bryans? You be the judge.

Due to a scheduling snaffoo... and Shaggy being cranky on a Monday, this segment with Eric Witmer got cut from last episode. So here it is, in all it's glory. Wit breaks down his legendary 2020 Phoenix combine, talks strategies he's picked up from soccer, and takes us pretty deep into his own life and dietary decisions. Its good stuff! Thats why we're sending it to you even if it missed the cutoff for Tuesday's episode.

This week, Steve and Shaggy interview Phoenix veteran Colin Masino on coming back for another season, if they think the season is actually going to happen, and how good Colin really was as a band kid. Steve even does a deep dive on high school ultimate, which is exactly what you come to the podcast for. Then two time professional ultimate champion Matt Glazer calls in to talk about what it is like to reach those pinnacles of ultimate, how he's adjusting to being the old hat in a young game, and his uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time on the field.

Join us for a barn-burner of an episode as Lienert rips through the game summary to give you, our loyal listeners, plenty of time to listen to Shaggy, Huc and Steve talk about the highlights. Journey back to the last game of the 2019 regular season as the Phoenix travel to Montreal for a sensational double overtime victory over former rivals: the Montreal Royal. Can Huc decipher the French broadcast? Can Shaggy stop talking about Mike Arcata? Can Steve reign in the kids? Find out here. Then, special guest Nate Venditta, defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Phoenix, arrives to drop some knowledge about the behind the scenes d points.

The gangs back to break down this debacle of a downpour in early July of last year.  From Lightening delays to loose calls; Steve, Harvish and Shaggy bemoan a soggy spectacle of professional Ultimate. No holds are barred!  Also, the gang tries to decipher Philly's offensive troubles from last season, brings up Huc's vegan appetite, and asks the important questions like, "should there be a 2 point line in the AUDL?"

Philly U tennis star turned Phoenix player James Pollard comes on to talk about the AUDL video game and what makes him such a fantastic puller.  Then Steve and Shaggy talk to Phoenix rookie, Dustin Henken, about getting into ultimate and why defense is so important.  Tune in Friday for our second ever Phoenix Files Game of the Week!

Shaggy and Steve interview new signing and stud thrower Alex Thorne.  They touch on his quarantine experience, ultimate accolades,  and who is the greatest "Alex" of all time.  Plus, Steve's good friend, Trent Dillon, sends in some questions.  Then Phoenix captain, Eric Nardelli, comes on to talk about his six (!) years of Phoenix tenure, winning a club championship, and how he became so good at twitter: @nards_deli11.