Get 'Em Next Year: The Heart & Soul of Philly Sports

Welcome back to Get ’Em Next Year, the #1 Independent Philly Sports by Philly sports fans, for Philly sports fans. Hosted by JJ, Kev, Tyles, and Charley Lancaster, this podcast continues to be your go-to for unfiltered, passionate, and gritty sports talk. Now available in HD video.

We’re covering everything from the Eagles’ nest to the Flyers’ blue line, with all the Philly energy you’d expect. Whether it’s game-day reactions, hilarious mailbag questions, or satirical takes on the latest news, we’re here to bring the heart and soul of Philly sports to life.

Returning Monday, August 11th.

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Text or call us at 517-4AT-GENY and join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based in the Philadelphia area, minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families dealing with cancer with everything from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly nine years now, and they are good people.

All good things come to an end, and thus, we are done.

For a little bit, don't you worry! We're taking a brief break for the season, as everyone's schedules are a bit hectic over the summer. While we may pop up for anything major, we'll be back sometime in August with Season 2. And since we're ONLY taking credit for the good things, like the Eagles winning another Super Bowl after we started this show... if the Phillies and Union don't win their championships, it's totally on them (but, if THEY DO win, we did that).

See you on the other side.

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based in the Philadelphia area, minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families dealing with cancer with everything from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly nine years now, and they are good people.

Go Birds. Always and forever.

Even in DOOP season.

Even in RING THE BELL season.

It's officially summer! That means our recording and release schedule will be a bit more chaotic.

I'm also entering my busiest part of the year, which adds to the chaos. I hope you understand and are having your own fun, chaotic summer!

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based in the Philadelphia area, minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families dealing with cancer with everything from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly nine years now, and they are good people.

If you're reading this Thursday before, say 10 PM, check out JJ and Kev on the Tellest Twitch playing Quantum Quest! https://www.twitch.tv/thattellestguy

As long as no one loses power this week.

SPOILERS: Thursday evening is still Thursday :)

June is one of my busiest months. It's the end of the fiscal year, kids are ending the school year, and I'm knee deep in everything from every angle. I had some other family things going on today, too, that made it impossible to get this up promptly.

Good news, the #1 Independent Philly Sports podcast is free!

Anyway, JJ and Tyles' two-man power trip kicks off a pretty cool announcement: GENY has a phone number! 854-225-5274

Call it. Text it. Leave a message. Be part of the greatest show on planet Earth!

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based in the Philadelphia area, minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families dealing with cancer with everything from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly nine years now, and they are good people.

If you're reading this Thursday before, say 10 PM, check out JJ and Kev on the Tellest Twitch playing Quantum Quest! https://www.twitch.tv/thattellestguy

I would apologize for two episodes in a row that hit the 2-hour mark, but what else do you expect from this crew by this point, eh? 56 Episodes in, and if this surprises you, then I don't know what to say!

JJ's task is even harder this week as he not only has to rein in Chris and JLB, but fellow Reject Jesse, who joins mid-show!

Talent releases, Money in the Bank, talent resigning, and more as a couple of marks go off.

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based out of the Philadelphia area and are minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families who are dealing with cancer, from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly 9 years now, and they are good people.

R-Truth should never have been let go in the first place.

Buckle up, we're talking busts!

Philly Draft Busts specifically.

It's been a hell of a week, and I've got quite the headache and a mountain of work in front of me. So, let's just get to the show, eh?

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based out of the Philadelphia area and are minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families who are dealing with cancer, from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly 9 years now, and they are good people.

Do I really need to say it for this one? Fine.

Kat Dennings was the right #1 choice, but fine, we'll play the game correctly.

The full crew is back! We're in an odd sports time around here—the Philadelphia Union and Phillies are the two teams in the area playing at the moment, both at a high level and showing signs of a solid run this year. But that's really it. Sure, there are some news things with the other Philly sports teams (SEE YA BRYCE HUFF), but it's relatively slow.

THAT DIDN'T STOP US FROM GIVING YOU THE GOOD GOOD GENY STUFF—two hours of pure love from the #1 Independent Philadelphia Sports Podcast in the world.

Don't worry, we touch on the finals for both the NBA and the NHL, dive into the Phillies and Union (obvs), and see what the Eagles are up to this week.

Snake draft next week... you've been warned.

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based out of the Philadelphia area and are minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families who are dealing with cancer, from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly 9 years now, and they are good people.

Do I really need to say it for this one? Fine.

Signed Jake Elliot's #1 Fan.

Listeners, hi. It's me, Kev. Tyles and I went into this thing knowing we only needed 30-40 minutes since you're about to listen to the Go Birds panel I hosted at FanExpo Philadelphia.

Do you know how much Philly Sports news there was to talk about this week? The Philadelphia Union is the #1 team in the MLS, and the Philadelphia Phillies are a half-game back from being the #1 team in the MLB. The Philadelphia Eagles have the hardest schedule in the history of the NFL because they are that damn good.

We brought the goods because we are the #1 independently produced Philly Sports podcast IN THE WORLD. Don't @ me, don't fact check that... I looked on Kevipedia, and it's true. We will never let you down.

I get it. You're here for that sweet, sweet panel. I'm not timecoding EVERYTHING for you, but I'm going to give you some hints so you can listen to what you want in this one.

0:00 to 27:24 - Cold Open, Memorial Day activities, Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami AND live coverage of Toronto FC vs Union, NHL and NBA playoffs, and FanExpo Philadelphia/Go Birds setup.

27:24 to 1:14:42 - Go Birds: How a Fandom Unites a City... and Beyond! recorded LIVE at FanExpo Philadelphia 2025 hosted by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr, with panelists JJ, Craig Liggeons, and Devan Kaney.

1:14:42 to 2:07:41 - Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper's Injury, should the Phillies retaliate?, there's still a debate about Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles schedule, OTAs, and likely some more sweet, sweet content I'm not remembering off the top of my head.

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based out of the Philadelphia area and are minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families who are dealing with cancer, from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly 9 years now, and they are good people.

Do I really need to say it for this one? Fine.

Go Birds.

We recorded this LIVE on stage at FanExpo Philadelphia this year, and what a time it was. While JJ had an extra day experience of doing something live on stage at my Go Birds panel (we'll be dropping that on this feed on Thursday!), Tyles and Charley Lancaster knocked it out of the park for their first time! Hopefully, this is the first of many live podcasts (and if you've been following me over my nearly 18 years of podcasting, you know that I love a good live show!).

We talk Heartbreak in Fandom, both in sports and in pop culture. The audience was great, especially for the last day of the con, and we can't thank FanExpo enough for inviting us out to do this silly show of ours live!

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based out of the Philadelphia area and are minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families who are dealing with cancer, from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly 9 years now, and they are good people.

Happy Memorial Day! While you take a moment to remember why we celebrate (spoilers, it's not just the three-day weekend, but that's pretty nice too), I hope you're taking time for yourself and enjoying the beautiful day (at least this year in the Philadelphia area).

FanExpo hit so hard that Get 'Em Next Year was reduced down to a two-man power trip for the week! What a great weekend that was a first for many of the GENY crew. While I can't speak for everyone (hi, Kev here), I can't thank y'all enough for coming out and hanging out. I've been working this con since 2016, when it was called Wizard World, and this may have been one of the most engaged audiences I've seen (across all three of my panels).

JJ and Tyles do a great job covering the Phillies and the big loss of Jose Alvarado, and the Philadelphia Union's big win and success in what is a slog of a schedule. After touching on the NBA postseason, we enter JJ's Hockey Corner.

You know the boys have that Eagles news, and it can be summed up by Jalen Hurts at his press conference: the Main Thing is Still the Main Thing. What about that tush push ban (GET BETTER, IT'S HERE TO STAY)? What will the Eagles' record be with that tough, tough schedule?

I'm not gonna lie, I'm still exhausted from FanExpo and have a birthday party to get my house ready for. Listen to the show and you won't be disappointed!

You can support Get ’Em Next Year by following us on social media: @getemnextyear on Facebook, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and @getemnextyearpod on Instagram and Threads. Join our Discord at bit.ly/genydiscord. You can also give us a 5-star Apple Podcasts review, a shoutout to a friend, some love on social media, or purchase some We’ll Get ’Em Next Year merch at getemnextyear.com/shop.

Get ’Em Next Year is produced by Starbird Media and edited by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. Music for the show comes from The Philadelphia Way by Mega Ran. The We’ll Get ’Em Next Year logo is by Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. For advertising rates, guest inquiries, or press coverage, email us at [email protected].

Please consider supporting The HEADstrong Foundation (https://headstrong.org). They are based out of the Philadelphia area and are minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. They assist families who are dealing with cancer, from meals to travel and housing. I've been working with them for nearly 9 years now, and they are good people.

Go Birds.