Fanatic Highlights

Shukri Wrights has you covered today as he breaks down the Phillies' loss to the Diamondbacks last night, as well as their early-season struggles. He then gets into the Sixers' and Flyers' playoff pushes as the regular season winds down. The Sixers are locked into at least the play-in tournament, but the Flyers are hanging on by a thread in the playoff standings. Hear Andrew DiCecco's interview on Unfiltered yesterday after the Eagles traded for wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks.

Guests: 97.5 The Fanatic's Colin Newby talks Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers, & Flyers host Jason Myrtetus talks about the Orange & Black's push for their first playoff appearance since the 2019-2020 season.

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Dei Lynam gets you set for Sixers Pacers as there are only two games left in the season. Dei also reacts to a VJ Edgecombe and Allen Iverson sit down.

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Dei Lynam breaks down the latest with the Sixers as they have three games remaining. She discusses the loss to the San Antonio Spurs and what the playoff scenarios are for the Sixers to either land in the play-in or the playoffs.

Matt Murphy also joins the program and also breaks down the recent sit down with Allen Iverson and Vj Edgecombe.

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Shukri Wrights breaks down the upcoming game with the Boston Bruins a s the Flyers have a chance to move into a playoff spot. Kevin Kurz from The Athletic and Arda Ocal from ESPN join to discuss the Flyers run.

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Mike Gill returns to Fanatic weekends and is burnt out by the back and forth as to when Joel Embiid will play. Mike also dives into the Jalen Hurts reports from ESPN and the Philadelphia Inquirer from earlier in the week as John McMullen from sports illustrated joins to break it down about the birds.

Sixers Adam checks in during hour two to to give the latest on the Sixers playoff push and Joel Embiid plus Jeff kerr chimes in during hour three about the Phillies.

Lastly you get a Nick's Nuggets segment from producer Nick Earnshaw!

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(00:00-03:24) Show open, his thoughts on the Tim McManus/Jeremy Fowler article about Jalen Hurts &, the problems with the Eagles.

(03:25-04:33) Jalen Hurts and Kellen Moore’s relationship

(04:34-05:50) The skepticism of whether Jalen Hurts will embrace the new offense, make the changes he needs to make and do things that may be uncomfortable at times.

(05:51- 07:40) Jalen Hurts is and introvert, he does keep to himself but he has made the effort to open up more.  He is more open to change than he has ever before.

(07:41-12:07) Why he believes the article was released at this point in time,the evolution of the offense and the offense under Kevin Patullo last season.

(12:20-15:01) Jeffrey Lurie is Jalen Hurts’ biggest fan; Should Jalen get a contract extension now?

(15:02-16:38) Derrick Gunn’s thoughts on a Jalen Hurts contract extension

(16:39-19:31) Jeffrey Lurie’s thoughts on the offense and new Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion

(19:32-22:42) What Sean Mannion being a former NFL Quarterback could mean for Jalen Hurts

(22:55-26:35) The Eagles sign former Ravens Linebacker Chandler Martin.

(26:36-29:22) The impact Riq Woolen can make on the Eagles defense. 

(29:23-31:29) The impact Hollywood Brown can make on the Eagles offense.

(31:30-32:54) How does Elijah Moore fit into this Eagles offense?

(33:08-34:25) The Eagles sign Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

(34:26-37:53) The Long Snapper!

(37:54-39:28) A day three Defensive Tackle to keep an eye on

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Dei Lynam breaks down the second game of a back to back with no Joel Embiid against the top seeded Detroit Pistons.

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Kevin Cooney has returned to the airwaves, eager to explore the latest developments in Philadelphia sports. He begins with the 76ers, highlighting a significant victory over the Timberwolves, while also addressing Joel Embiid's intriguing postgame remarks regarding his absence in the earlier game against the Wizards. Kevin perceives this as yet another distraction for a team striving to secure a top-six playoff seed, suggesting that such issues may ultimately lead to the franchise considering a future without Embiid. To delve deeper into the ongoing drama surrounding the Sixers, Ky Carlin from USA Today joins the discussion.

In baseball, the Phillies delivered a commanding performance against the Rockies, prompting Kevin to reflect on the start of their season. Meanwhile, the Eagles have been in the spotlight, particularly with Jalen Hurts at the center of attention. Kevin notes that the pressure is also mounting on head coach Nick Sirianni, who must deliver results this season to secure his position.

The Flyers managed a victory over the Islanders, keeping their hopes alive in the NHL Wild Card race. Kevin expresses a sense of contentment with the team's progress, regardless of whether they make the playoffs, as the franchise has shown notable improvement overall.

To conclude the show, the conversation shifts to the tension between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma, sparked by disagreements following the recent South Carolina Win vs. UConn game.

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Dei Lynam breaks down the expectations for the Sixers ahead of their game against the Timberwolves. Coach Lynam joins Dei to break down the game. We also here from Head Coach Nick Nurse ahead of the matchup.

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Dei Lynam previews the upcoming game vs the Wizards and discusses the Embiid April fool's day discussion surround Joel Embiid's status.

Matt Murphy joins the program to discuss the final 7 games of the Sixers season as well as Nick Nurse's pregame availability.

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