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We have three sports at once happening . There was a time where it was ALL THREE firing on all cylinders. Hoagie Mouth Nation, how about ONE out of those three?

First up, we have to start talking about a potential lost season for our hallowed Philadelphia Eagles. It sucks, it HURTS, it CLOTS. Fangio gonna retire? Nick gone after the season? Are we in a FIRE SALE for November 10th (the trade deadline)? What's Howie got cookin? Time will tell. At least Lurie finally made into the Eagles Hall of Fame. Talk about an easy "accepted" on his application.

NEXT we go in on the Sixers - along with live look-ins - as they continue their strong start to the season. Another comeback win in the 2nd half (last night it was against the Pacers), with Maxey scoring TONS again in the 4th. So many options it seems, but we still will struggle at center and back up bigs. No matter how much Jeff fanboys over Adem Bona.

And then it's another live-look in at the third team - the Flyers - as they slowly battle back from their horrific start over the first 9 games. Time for us to start celebrating points though - even though we're dead last in the division, it's only 6 points separating us from second place. It's early, this team is fighting, they gotta put a solid 60 minutes together though. Too all over the place, they're young. They're SO SO YOUNG.

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Look, we often look to ourselves here at Hoagie Mouth HQ...to see where we can make things better. To analyze where we can improve. To see what tweaks we can make in order to deliver more FAB podcast content to you, the listener.

But the Sixers? THEY NEED NOTHING. They are perfection. They are....2-0 as of the writing of this (we recorded this right after the Knicks game and before the historic comeback against the Cavs last night). NO NOTES FELLAS. Just kidding....of COURSE there's room for improvement, which should send shudders down the spines of the rest of the NBA. Suffice to say, Mike is over the moon, we're here for it. Clap your hands. Everybody.

NEXT we simply MUST spend some time on the Eagles. And their SCANDALOUS situation with ClotGate. Man, does this feel like a cursed season or WHUT. But listen. Folks. It's Cowboys week. See you on Mondee night.

And lastly - our FLAARS have won a game! HECK they've won THREE in a ROW. It's because even though we are a young team, we got even YOUNGER and kept bringing up dudes from the AHL. We live look-in at Cole Knuble's stellar night (2G in his 2nd NHL game ever)...and we take a collective sigh of relief. Finally, the boys got the memo. The season has BEGUN.

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DARK TIMES all of a sudden here in Philly-land! How'd we get so backwards so quickly, EH?

I thought the Eagles going to London-town was gonna be a good bounce back game! NO! IT WAS NOT! We are Hurt(s) about it. Is the hot stove warming up for Nick? Or do we just need our injury list to be a little shorter than the original Infinite Jest manuscript? Time will tell - up next, back home against the Panthers. It's during my neighborhood's block party and we'll be watching it outside. Please do not ruin my day.

UP NEXT IT'S (checks notes) - oh crap, it's the Flyers. Man, what to say about a winless team about 10% through their season? I guess that there's 90% of the season left? But you gotta start with a WIN! Getting OT points is nice and all, but we have the least amount of points in the league. Ok, i'm done for now. Let's get another week of games in and hope to convert a win in one of em!

And then - shining over the mountaintop - it's the SIXERS SAVING US! But for real, it's time to launch the season....next Tuesday it's a tipoff at the Garden against the champs. Honestly, that's all I'm focused on. Putting all my eggs in that basket. Cashing that check before it bounces. Becoming the early bird to catch the....you get me, you get me.

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What a WEEK. Once again, Jeff has a night out at a game in North Jersey, where the Philly team loses (the Flyers v Devils) and the Phillies get eliminated from the postseason. AGAIN.

Maybe I just won't go to games. NO MATTER there's plenty of Hoagie Mouth to go around.

Short writeup this week - go listen. Also Cam Jurgens got traded the morning after we taped this. MORE NEXT WEEK!

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Folks - honestly - we're out of breath. We're hustling all over the Philly and NYC area trying to get our SPORTS in. But we found some time to get you another hot cup of pod.

We welcome first time guest Ryan L to the program! Where he gives us his takes on the (still alive) Phillies and the (still a good team, we swear) Eagles....it's a lightning round this week.

We delve into the - dare i say, improbable? - entry of the Phillies into the postseason. Game 1 against the Braves looked like it MIGHT go our way - until an Austin Riley homer put it out of reach late. This is it. Today is the day. Win to stay alive for another game, or go home with TONS of questions lingering over their heads. 2pm Eastern today, tune in folks.

And then - simply out of professional duty - we cover the Eagles latest matchup against the CASE KEENUM Bears. Well folks, it turns out I shouldn't have mocked Case because he played like prime Drew Brees on Monday night. EEESH so much criticism to spread around - which we did - but ultimately we FLUSH this one and get ourselves back to the Linc. Against...check notes...THE RAMS? Will it be a get-right game? Kinda needs to be.

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I couldn't nail it down to one title - there are NO RULES in the pod-a-verse. Different from the man-o-sphere, trust us.

We convene once more, at the nadir of the baseball season...to find that our Phillies are NOT YET in the playoffs. And they need to win 2 of the next 4! Or not! And then get help to get in! WHAT THE HELL. We assess where this team is at as we are hurtling towards the playoffs....and to what end? Will the Phils catch fire and cause some damage in October? Will I be able to use the rally towels I've been collecting over the last few years?

WE SHALL FIND OUT - but until then, let's fret about the undefeated Eagles. Why not, it's a Philly tradition! Sure, we've talked about QB1 and how WINNING he is, but Jeff goes nuts about the Slim Reaper and Don Wick....calls them the best duo EVER at WR (Mike calms him down). But now we are headed to Chi town for a (previously) big matchup against the....ahem....Case Keenum-led Bears. Let's go 3-0, bro.

By the time we get with you next week...we'll know the fate of the Phils. Lordy.

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What's that? A NIP IN THE AIR? We know it's football season, but folks - did you also know it's almost HOCKEY SZN? That's right, it's time for our yearly Flyers Preview, as we welcome our fantastic hockey expert Tim to the program once again. Tim is also the guy that has emailed the podcast more than any other listeners. See folks? If you email us, there's PERKS and heck you could even be a GUEST on a future Hoagie Mouth episode!

We dive into the "all of our main contracts are locked up" Flyers...will they start off 2-0 with a home debut against the Pens, followed by a quick trip up to Newark NJ against the Devils? Well, Tim and I are going to that game in Jersey, so we will report back!

We also make time to give our listeners our takes on Week 1 of the Philadelphia Eagles...who squeeked out a win against the Commanders. Why are those games TIGHT so much, eh? We give our flowers and our criticisms...but suffice to say we are getting jazzed about heading to Tennessee....we need to SEE if the slightly new look Iggles are ready to dazzle.

And then we spend 4 minutes on the recently reeling Phillies. Jeez, I hope next week Bob and I aren't back to BURYING this team again. ZOMBIES I TELL YOU.

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Folks - we had to turn right around and get you another HOT episode of HM this week.

It seems like forever (about a month?) since we talked about the Phillies. They were left for dead (by Bob and Jeff) and then went on a 21-7 heater in August - which is really what we wanted to have happen when we were sitting around in April pontificating on the best results for this squad. The question is - will the starting pitching excellence hold up? Will the offense show up CONSISTENTLY? Is Donnie Baseball mad or just emoitionless?

NEXT UP - the return of your Philadelphia Eagles. We start football TONIGHT ACTUALLY (Jeff got it wrong on the 'cast). But come Sundee, it's Iggles time. We give our final thoughts on what we think is gonna happen, we admire the defensive makeup of this team, and we ponder how long this offense is going to take to click (spoiler: we hope it clicks quickly). If your name ends in Lampkin or Bell, we're cheering for you. GO BIRDS DH.

And we spend some time appreciating / pontificating the new home for the Flyers, Sixers and the new WNBA team. Feels like the Spectrum...that's a good start.

Next week! FLYERS PREVIEW.

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Is it BARKING or BARKLEY??? At any rate - a quick GO BIRDS before we introduce our wonderful panel of Mike (Cowboys fan), Nick (Giants) and Chris (Commies, but he prefers Redskins)...and Bob / Mike / Jeff / Matt (IGGLES!) as we all go DEEP on the NFC East, as we preview the slate of games to launch the 2026 season. A yearly tradition here at the Mouth.

What were the biggest offseason questions for all four teams? How did they get addressed OR ignored? How friggin AMAZIN are those Eagles?

Yes, we are a Philly sports cast, but we want to hear about how the Cowboys are YET AGAIN being previewed as a Super Bowl contender. Stacked WR squad for sure, but is the rest of the team up for division domination? We also spark some joy in watching (in my case, the LOCAL team) the (NJ) Giants and their rebuild - will it be enough? And then we turn to DC (MARYLAND ACTUALLY) to see if Washington has done enough to plug the holes they have in their OL, their WR corps, and well....all of it.

Join us for some overtalking and some brotherly communion welcoming back football, WON'T YOU?

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We take YOU on vacation with US at Hoagie Mouth folks. Reporting in from the lovely Adirondacks, our host Jeff leads the classic lineup of the Long Brothers as we delve into Philadelphia sports, again, week after week, until we stop. Which is never.

FIRST UP we PHRET about the Phillies and their potential slide towards....MISSING THE PLAYOFFS? Hey, it's encouraging that they have 5 wins in a row under their belt, but with the division still over 5 games away...and a crowded crew battling for the wild card....is ANY lead safe? We're not entirely sure, and Bob and Jeff worry about the mental health of the baseball fanbase if the Phils somehow miss October this year.

Next up - it's exciting Eagles times because we are finally 33% through the pre-season games. Sure, we got smoked by the Ravens, but what we've been seeing in camp is certainly giving us reason to be encouraged overall. Let's see who breaks through, and who is on the choppin block.

And we start our Sixers excitement right away, marveling at what a jewel this offseason has been. Can ya belive this starting lineup? We better win it all man.

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