Mid-Days On The Fanatic

The Stars Shined In South Philly

(0:00 – 21:44) Our superstar players shined bright last night. Bob Cooney and Ray Dunne are here to break it all down.

(21:58 – 35:21) Joel Embiid returns to the floor for the Sixers. How do you feel about his first start back in the lineup? And what was the best line from last night in the world of Philly Sports.

(35:35 – 42:25) We get to some of the listeners calls to react to a great night for Philly sports.

(42:39 – 1:03:35) Tom McGinnis from the Sixers joins the show to react to Joel Embiid’s return.

(1:03:49 – 1:15:23 ) Bryce Harper also had an amazing night as well. Bob weighs in on how special he can be.

(1:15:38 – 1:25:18) The energy was different last night in the Wells Fargo Center. What can we expect from them now that Embiid is back

(1:25:32 – 1:43:57) It was a lot of the newer Sixers players 1st time playing with Embiid. How will they look when they finally start fully clicking.

(1:44:12 – 1:57:23 ) Phillies had another great story line last night on top of Bryce Harpers 3 home runs. Can Pinto give some depth to a bullpen that’s been used a lot to start the year?

(1:57:37 -  2:06:05 ) The morning show had ESPNs Adam Schefter on and Bob wants to react to some of his comments on the Haason Reddick trade.

(2:06:98 – 2:26:36) How should Nick Nurse Handle Joel Embiid as he ramps back up and gets into shape.

(2:26:50 – 2:39:56) Matt Breen joins the show to talk all things Philly sports.

(2:40:10 – 2:46:32) There is a lot of potential with all 4 sports teams right now. How do you feel about them?

Matt Breen joins the show to talk all things Philly sports.

Tom McGinnis from the Sixers joins the show to react to Joel Embiid’s return.

(0:00-22:23) Today on middays, Bob Cooney opens the show with his first page news for all the major Philly sports teams. The Sixers now sit 8th in the Eastern conference standings, Joel Embiid’s return but not tonight, the Flyers loss last night and now their chances of playoffs dwindling. He also goes over the Phillies loss to the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings, another blown lead, but what shined for the Phils. Haason Reddick’s press conference with the Jets since being traded has some dissecting to do.

(22:37-34:27) Bob continues his topics, talks about the women’s NCAA tournament, and goes to the phone lines. Joel Embiid is out for tonight’s game, but how exciting will it be to see him on the court with the teams acquisitions since his injury.

(34:33-44:26) Former 76er Todd MacCulloch and Sixers announcer Matt Cord join Bob! Todd shares updates about his life.

(44:32-1:00:56) NBCS Philadelphia’s John Clark joins Bob to talk about all the latest in everything Philly sports. He talks about the return of Embiid, the Sixers and Flyers playoff push.

(1:01:10-1:14:45) Bob asks Ray about whether or not he believes Rob Thomson may be in a slump and explains why he thinks so. Plus, they react to John Tortorella’s comments from last night.

(1:14:51-1:22:58) Joel Embiid’s return date is still not definite. The guys discuss where they think the 76ers will sit in standings come playoff time. They talk more about Tortorella’s comments and coaching.

(1:23:04-1:44:40) ESPN’s Steve Levy joins Bob Cooney to talk about John Tortorella and the Flyers, their playoff push and the latest with the team!

(1:44:46-1:56:59) Bob and Ray react to what Steve Levy had to say with Bob the previous segment.

(1:57:06-2:25:44) The guys continue the show talking about John Tortorella and their opinions on his coaching. Ray also reads from the text line.

(2:25:59-2:43:57) To wrap up the show Ray shares with Bob some texts that share what they wish they could change in sports. They also talk about the women’s NCAA tournament, particularly Iowa’s win over LSU.

ESPN’s Steve Levy joins Bob Cooney to talk about John Tortorella and the Flyers, their playoff push and the latest with the team!

NBCS Philadelphia’s John Clark joins Bob to talk about all the latest in everything Philly sports. He talks about the return of Embiid, the Sixers and Flyers playoff push, and the Phillies start.

Barrett Brooks joins the show! Brooks attempts to make sense of the Reddick move, how the defense will look without him, who he trusts the most on this roster, and ultimately what his expectations are for this Eagles team in 2024.

(00:00-21:07) We open the day with breaking news, Joel Embiid is slated to return this week! Bob recaps the past weekend with the front page, then looks ahead to Embiid’s return. On April 1st, Bob wants to know  who you can trust in Philly sports.

(21:22-34:19) On the theme of trust, do you trust Howie Roseman after the Haason Reddick trade? Bob’s not a believer that Vic Fangio had anything to do with the Reddick move.

(34:29-41:49) Opening week in the Northeast is tough. Ray & Bob discuss the lineups and bullpen decisions of Rob Thomson.

(41:56-1:03:39) More Phils lineup discussion. The Flyers are very high on Bob’s trust rankings, when will we see Fedotov in net?

(1:03:54-1:14:47) Bob tries to quelch the Phillies panic and discusses the trust cycle for coaches.

(1:15:01-1:24:05) Bob says the coach he’s trusted most all-time. Flyers playing up AND playing down to competition.

(1:24:12-1:43:33) Keith Pompey joins the show! Pompey predicts which game Embiid will return, how much he'll play to close the regular season, which surrounding players will excel in his return, and if this changes expectations in the postseason.

(1:43:53-1:55:27) The show reacts to Keith Pompey. Would you bring Tobias Harris off the bench? No minutes restriction for Embiid PLEASE!

(1:55:37-2:03:21) More Sixers lineup discussion and where everyone fits with the Big Man’s return.

(2:03:35-2:23:22) Barrett Brooks joins the show! Brooks attempts to make sense of the Reddick move, how the defense will look without him, who he trusts the most on this roster, and ultimately what his expectations are for this Eagles team in 2024.

(2:23:49-2:36:49) Great night of sports for women’s basketball.  Bob goes back to a specific thing Keith Pompey said about the Sixers’ toughness and reviews texts to the station.

(2:36:57- 2:43:13) Bob gets you ready for a great night of sports both in Philadelphia and nationally with college hoops.

The Inquirer's Keith Pompey joins Bob Cooney after we learn Joel Embiid is officially returning.  Pompey predicts which game Embiid will return, how much he'll play to close the regular season, which surrounding players will excel in his return, and if this changes expectations in the postseason.

(0:00-23:19) Bob Cooney shares his excitement for opening day on a beautiful day! He gives the first page news for all of the major Philly sports teams, including the Flyers playoff push and new pickup and March Madness Sweet 16 results from last night.

(23:34-34:28) Bob talks to a couple of callers and asks Ray rapid fire questions on this Phillies season. They take their guesses on the Phillies standings during the season.

(34:34-41:29) The Phillies lineup for today is read by Ray Dunne and they react! The phone lines are open for Phillies trivia.

(41:36-1:03:54) Former Phillies announcer and color commentator Chris Wheeler joins the show to talk all about the Fightin Phils.

(1:04:08-1:17:25) Bob continues the Phillies conversation with Ray and hears from callers to hear their opening day plans.

(1:17:31-1:25:54) What is your faith in Rob Thomson this season? 

(1:25:00-1:46:21) Alaa Abdelnaby, color commentator for the Philadelphia 76ers, joins Bob to talk about the ending of the Sixers Clippers game, and the state of the team right now waiting for Embiid.

(1:46:35-1:58:52)  Bob and Ray share their best opening day memories and how they plan on spending the day today.

(1:58:58-2:06:22) The guys talk to callers to hear their plans for today to share in the excitement.

(2:06:28-2:44:29) The calls continue with the Phillies conversation to wrap up the show.