Mid-Days On The Fanatic

(00:00-18:24) People outside of Philadelphia are already penciling in Sixers vs Knicks. Amy gives reasons to fear Jalen Brunson in that potential matchup. Amy re-lives some tough college basketball memories.

(18:39-30:19) The Devonta Smith extension is done and everyone is thrilled. Bob admires Devonta Smith’s attitude and compares him to other players in the city.

(30:33-41:53) Bob bashes Sacramento as a city and the team gives their final thoughts on the Flyers.

(00:00-19:57) Amy Fadool believes Daryl Morey is more excited about this Sixers team than he lets on. Men love Kelly Oubre, and ladies certainly love Kelly Oubre! The midday show ranks playoff opponents 1-10 in terms of level of concern. Can Tobias Harris change his legacy in these playoffs?

(20:12- 34:10) The Flyers are still alive for the playoffs... Technically. Amy goes over what results need to happen for the Flyers to make the playoffs and why Tortorella may pull the goalie in a tie game. There's an importance to the Flyers fighting until the end.

(34:25-41:52) Bob feels unbelievably confident about beating the Miami Heat tomorrow. Amy zeroes in on Embiid's defensive impact in these playoffs.

(00:00-21:42) The midday team breaks down where the Sixers have advantages over the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks.  It's a great playoffs if you're a fan of coaching.  Bob turns attention towards the Phillies and what's been an odd offensive season.

(22:00-33:41) More Phillies talk, Amy brings some perspective to the table. These are not playoff teams that the Phils have been facing, but she reminds the fanbase 'hittin season' begins in May! The consensus of the show is they are not satisfied with the team, but far from panicking. Plus more callers weigh-in on leaving the Masters for child-birth.

(33:59-40:30) Bob talks lawn mowers and how great of a father he is.

(00:00- 20:32) With the 76ers' play-in game just over 24 hours away, 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey joins Bob Cooney & Amy Fadool. Morey breaks down the Eastern Conference with a big emphasis on the Celtics. Even with Boston being viewed as a juggernaut, Morey likes the Sixers' chances and explains what makes this season different than others.

(20:47- 34:40) Bob & Amy react to what Morey says and break down how the Miami Heat matchup against the Sixers in the play-in.

(34:56- 42:05) Scottie Scheffler said he was ready to leave the Masters for his 2nd child being born. Bob & Amy debate if they would do the same.

Alaa Abdelnaby Joins the show to talk about the Sixers playoff run 

Allen Iverson Sculpture Unveiling Show

(0:00 - 18:56) Bob, Ray, and Amy Fadool are down at the Sixers practice facility for the unveiling of Allen Iverson new statue.

(19:10- 32:46) We reflect on the career AI had in Philadelphia

(33:00 – 41:51) Where does AI rank among the NBA greats?

(42:06 – 1:02:08 ) This Sixers team holds their own destiny as they look to stay out of the play in game. 

(1:02:22 – 1:15:54) Bob and Amy reflect on those 2000s Sixers teams and tell some memories from their time covering the Sixers.

(1:16:09 – 1:23:42) Is this the Biggest Game of the Year for the Sixers?

(1:23:57 – 1:41:26) Amy gives her starting rotation for the Sixers as they enter the playoffs.

(1:41:41 – 1:56:25) Sixers PA Announcer Matt Cord joins the show

(1:56:39 – 2:04:16) Former Sixers equipment manager Scottie Ringo joins the show and tells some behind the scenes stories of Allen Iverson.

(2:04:30 – 2:22:59) Bob and Amy reflect some more on AI career and the teams he was surrounded by in his tenure in Philadelphia.

(2:23:13 – 2:35:57) The unveiling has commenced and Amy and Bob talk about the significance of the Sculpture

(2:36:12 – 2:44:03) Pat Croce joins to wrap up this AI day.

We Talking About Playoffs?

(0:00 – 20:42) Bob Cooney, Ray Dunne, and Bill Colarulo are in today after a Phillies series win out in St Louis. They also dive into the Eastern Conference playoff picture for the Sixers.

(21:10 – 33:56) Which potential playoff matchup scares you the most for the Sixers?

(34:10 – 41:42) What are your expectation levels for the Sixers as they approach the playoffs?

(41:56 – 1:02:35 ) Ed Barkowitz joins the show and talks about gambling on the Masters.

(1:02:48 – 1:15:17) The Sixers have had almost 3 different teams this season. Bob and Bill breakdown if they have gotten better than the start of the season.

(1:15:32 – 1:23:46) And will the Eagles continue to extend their home-grown guys and extend Devonta Smith?

(1:24:00 – 1:43:07) we’ve avoided talking about one team in the Eastern Conference. Now we talk about what makes us nervous about matching up against them.

(1:43:22 – 1:56:09) We go to the phones to get the callers thoughts on the Sixers potential playoff stretch.

(1:56:23 – 2:04:48) With Allen Iverson getting a statue tomorrow who is your favorite Sixer of all time?

(2:05:02 – 2:24:18) We put some Sixers up against each other and debated who was a better Sixer. And then bill dives into the Eagles outlook for the NFL Draft.

(2:24:32 – 2:41:10 ) How has Howie Roseman done picking in the 1st and 2nd rds in the NFL Draft. The Fellas go year by year and give each pick a grade.

(2:41:24 – 2:45:47)  We Wrap the show with a little masters talk

Ed Barkowitz joins the show and talks about gambling on the Masters.

(0:00 – 20:01) Interesting night in Philly sports. Flyers might be dead, Phillies have a bad loss in STL, and the Sixers pull away late to get another win with Joel Embiid back.

(20:15 – 32:48 ) We’ve had a lot of disappointment over the last year or so in Philadelphia sports. Bob reflects on the constant losing and is there anything we can do to cleanse ourselves  

(33:02 – 41:38) The Sixers have a lot of different options to run out there for a lineup now that they are getting people

(41:52- 1:01:56 ) Father Sean calls in to try to put a blessing on our sports teams

(1:02:10 – 1:13:38) There was breaking news earlier in the morning. The Eagles are set to play the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night football down in Brazil to open the NFL season

(1:13:53 – 1:21:48) The Masters gets underway, and Bob has a few things that bothers him about it.

(1:22:03 – 1:42:03) Matt Breen joins the show about his experience covering WrestleMania and all things Philly Sports.

(1:42:17 – 1:55:15) The sixers have a lot of options with their roster as the make a playoff push. Who should be in the rotation?

(1:55:30 – 2:02:00) We go to the phones and do some trivia for some Dave Mathews Band tickets.

(2:02:55 – 2:21:39 ) Barrett Brooks joins the show to talk all things Eagles and the Draft.

(2:21:53 – 2:36:33 ) The Eagles playing in Brazil is messing a lot of things up and we talk with the callers about.  

(2:36:48 - ) We Finish out the show and set our expectations for the Phillies and Sixers as we head through the rest of the week.

Barrett Brooks joins the show to talk all things Eagles and the Draft.