Mid-Days On The Fanatic

(0:00 – 21:10 ) Bob and Ray open the show responding to talks on the Morning show with Jeremey Fowler about Haason Reddick’s contract situation.

(21:24 – 32:26) Has the College Basketball game changed over the years? Bob finds it harder to follow teams and story lines like it used to in previous years.

(32:41 -41:51 ) Why do 76er players keep kidding their way to the ground after shots? Bob investigates why this team keeps getting banged up

(42:06 – 1:02:31) Matt Cord joins the show to break down his interaction courtside with Sixers player Kyle Lowery. Kieth Pompey also joins the show to keep up with the Sixers talk as the continue through injuries.

(1:02:45 – 1:12:49) Where are we as a sports landscape in Philadelphia? There has been a lot of different moves between every team over the past 3 months. Who are we most excited about

(1:13:04 – 1:22:02) Is Haason Reddick going to be moving on from the Eagles? Bob gives his take on why it could be a huge error.

(1:22:16 – 1:40:01 ) The Sixers are set to go on a West Coast trip. What are our expectations heading into it?

(1:40:16 – 1:53:36) Trea Turners Grand Slam in the WBC was one year ago today. Bob and Ray reflect on some of their favorite debuts to watch in sports.

(1:53:50 – 2:03:05 ) What do we have to look forward to in the future with these teams? We take your calls on your expectations.

(2:03:19 - ) John Giannini joins the show and dives deep into the College Basketball tournament and the landscape of the sport.

What is the Phillies lineup going to look like to start the season in a couple weeks?

John Giannini joins the show and dives deep into the College Basketball tournament and the landscape of the sport. 

Keith Pompey also joins the show to keep up with the Sixers talk as the continue through injuries. 

Matt Cord joins the show to break down his interaction courtside with Sixers player Kyle Lowery. 

(00:00-19:59) It’s the debut of Bob Cooney on middays! Bob wants to know the 76ers identity without Joel Embiid, and with the Eagles, what’s happening with Reddick now that Josh Sweat has been restructured?

(20:21-33:25)  What good has come out of this Embiid-less stretch, if any?

(33:41-43:05) Bob says March Madness has lost it’s luster for him.  What’s most to blame? NIL, transfers, and leaving early for the draft to name a few.

(43:21-1:02:21) The Embiid situation seems to be progressing positively, but still no timeline.  Ray believes the Sweat restructuring points to Reddick NOT returning.

(1:02:41-1:16:49) Bob gives a great 76ers betting tip.  The results haven’t been great with the Sixers, but there is a trait Bob and fans respect about this unit.

(1:16:55-1:24:16) Flyers legend Wayne Simmonds retires and will sign a 1-day contract with the Flyers. Bob & Ray react.

(1:24:26-1:43:22) Brian Westbrook joins Bob Cooney and the midday show to talk Eagles and hoops.  Westbrook talks about the Birds' offseason moves and how he hopes the culture bounces back.  He also touches on how important a strong start is, how Kellen Moore should use Saquon Barkley, and what he thinks about the 76ers/March Madness this year.

(1:43:41-1:57:34) Bob reacts to Rob Thomson changing the opening day starter and wonders if Topper will change the lineup too. Ray revisits the fear of a wasted season bringing back Sirianni.

(1:57:45-2:06:03) We listen to a couple clips from John Tortorella over the weekend, Bob acknowledges Tortorella’s abrasive demeanor, but his effectiveness as a coach can’t be argued.

(2:06:18-2:27:06) Nick Nurse sits down with Bob Cooney to assess the state of his team without Joel Embiid & a rotating cast of injuries.  Nurse talks about evaluating his young core, what the team may look like with an Embiid return, comparing this squad to his 2019 champion Raptors, and embracing the challenge of winning with such a young squad.  Bob later asks, is this year’s Sixers team not as good as we originally thought?

(2:27:31-2:39:46)  Bob goes back to March Madness and how he “feels awful as a sports fan” for not being all-in on Mach Madness. Ray weighs in and is feeling the same.

(2:39:57-2:46:12) The show goes back to what Brian Westbrook said earlier, specifically regarding the start of the season and the pressure that will be on Nick Sirianni.

76ers head coach Nick Nurse sits down with Bob Cooney to assess the state of his team without Joel Embiid & a rotating cast of injuries.  Nurse talks about evaluating his young core, what the team may look like with an Embiid return, comparing this squad to his 2019 champion Raptors, and embracing the challenge of winning with such a young squad.

Legendary Eagles running back Brian Westbrook joins Bob Cooney and the midday show to talk Eagles and hoops.  Westbrook talks about the Birds' offseason moves and how he hopes the culture bounces back.  He also touches on how important a strong start is, how Kellen Moore should use Saquon Barkley, and what he thinks about the 76ers/March Madness this year.

(0:00 - 13:09) Howie Roseman continues to make moves and adds to the defense. Andrew reacts to the signing of LB Devin White.

(13:17 – 35:49) There was a lot of hate about the signing of Devin white on the internet over night and Andrew wants to know how we have changed as fans and what will we be happy with.

(35:56 – 55:19 ) Andrew and Ray dive into new Eagle Saquon Barkley’s press conference.

(55:26 – 1:20:27) How would you say you view the 4 major Philly sports teams right now?

(1:20:35 – 1:43:58 ) A lot of moves to start the offseason for the Eagles. Will Howie be moving any players that are already on the team?

(1:44:06 -2:06:46 ) Andrew releases the new Fanatic lineup changes at the station.

(2:06:54 – 2:28:48 ) See all the deals for RBs around the league how do you feel about Saquon’s deal?

(2:28:56 – 2:52:39) We hit the phones and get your take on the eagles offseason. What is next for this Eagles team and who are some of the biggest rats out there? And breaking news Josh Sweat restructured his deal to stay with the Eagles.

(00:00-10:48) Fans are upset the Eagles are doing everything they can to help Jalen Hurts. Andrew wants to know, why is that a bad thing?

(11:06-33:12)The Jalen Hurts contract has already been signed, investing around him is smart.  Mahomes and Brady are in a class of their own, QBs need reinforcements.

(33:20-54:25) Eagles vs Steelers in Brazil? Did James Franklin snitch on Howie Roseman for tampering? Andrew wants to squash any Justin Fields rumors.

(54:40-1:20:58) Rob Maaddi of AP joins Andrew and the midday show to talk all things free agency.  Maaddi weighs in on the Saquon Barkley signing, the current status of Josh Sweat & Haason Reddick, and how much pressure is on Nick Sirianni heading into week one.

(1:21:08-1:41:44) The backup QB discourse is unavoidable and the Eagles proposed a couple rule changes.

(1:42:07-2:03:55) The Eagles officially come under investigation for tampering. Field Yates of ESPN joins the show to respond to the Saquon signing and to weigh in on how this doesn’t just help Jalen but helps the whole team.  

(2:04:02-2:26:46) Andrew & Ray dive back into the tampering allegations. Still nothing official about Embiid but should return in April.

(2:27:04-2:58:29) Andrew resets the show, recaps free agency and this tampering saga that’s began, and gives away a pair of Sixers tickets.

Rob Maaddi of AP joins Andrew and the midday show to talk all things free agency.  Maaddi weighs in on the Saquon Barkley signing, the current status of Josh Sweat & Haason Reddick, and how much pressure is on Nick Sirianni heading into week one.