Mid-Days On The Fanatic

(0:00-11:06) Today, Andrew opens the show with asking your age and your interest with sports to the callers to counter a tweet he had gotten earlier to stop talking about the Sixers.

(11:14-32:21) Andrew opens the phone lines up to answer the topic he opened the show with, plus he gets Ray’s opinion.

(32:24-54;33) The calls continue as people continue to show that people care about basketball in Philadelphia regardless of age. Plus, what are the Sixers going to do with the trade deadline?

(54:41-1:14:31) Where does Joel Embiid rank in the greatest athletes in Philadelphia?

(1:14:34-1:35:53) Andrew continues the conversation with Ray and callers about the two questions he has proposed regarding sports interest and Philly’s greatest list.

(1:36:01-2:01:58) Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to talk about all the hot topics in Philly sports and weighs in on the show’s opening question.

(2:02:00-2:50:08) Andrew wraps up the show with ray resetting the shows topics and with talking about the trade deadline and the Superbowl.

Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to talk about all the hot topics in Philly sports and weighs in on the shows opening question. 

(00:00-11:39) Joel Embiid has a successful procedure this morning and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.  In times like this, Andrew wants to know what you love most about being a Philadelphia sports fan.

(12:00- 34:05) John Kincade joins Andrew to talk about being a Philly sports fan compared to other cities.  Bob Cooney joins the show to react to Embiid’s surgery and compares how different of a sports city Philly is.

(34:21- 54:52)The Sixers/Mavs game doesn’t have anyone feeling better.  How will we look back on the Eagles Super Bowl run and Phillies World Series runs?

(55:09-1:18:19)  The Eagles are heading to Brazil to open the 2024 season.  Andrew plays sound from the Zach Lowe podcast deciphering the future of Embiid and the Sixers this year.

(1:18:38-1:39:42) There’s an Eagles bar just about anywhere.  We hear more from Zach Lowe, the Sixers new concern is avoiding the play-in tournament.

(1:40:06-2:04:08)    What piece will the Sixers most likely acquire at the deadline if any?   

(2:04:30-2:24:28) What are you looking forward to regarding Philly sports? Andrew tells a story about texting the wrong Troy Vincent.  How will Joel Embiid be remembered?

(2:24:55-2:57:12) Mike Vrabel might not be hired because of his size… Taylor Swift and Super Bowl shenanigans.  Final calls about Embiid and the Sixers.

(00:00-12:00) Just when it seemed like the Sixers would at least get past the 2nd round of the playoffs, Embiid goes down with a meniscus injury.  What should the Sixers do moving forward with Embiid’s status in flux?

(12:25-34:59) The trade deadline is looming, and Andrew wants the Sixers to be aggressive.  Ray & Andrew have a strong message for the ‘trade Embiid’ crowd.

(35:10-54:30) Andrew references recent star player trades and how little of a return they bring.  Ray cannot understand people who don’t want Joel Embiid here.

(55:06-1:17:47) Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show to weigh in on Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury, what this procedure means for his timetable to return, and how the Sixers should approach the trade deadline.

(1:18:08- 1:37:44) Andrew reacts to what he heard from Keith Pompey.  More examples of failed NBA trades involving stars. Long story short the Sixers should not look to move Embiid.

(1:38:15-1:59:13) What’s next for the 76ers? All the people who’ve wanted Embiid gone, take a look at this team now. Do you want to watch this every night for who knows how long?

(1:59:20- 2:20:13) Hot Stove time, Andrew and Ray look at the MLB preseason power rankings.  Back to Sixers trade deadline talk as the market tightens.

(2:20:26-2:50:55) RIP Carl Weathers.  Andrew reads more reports from doctors speculating on Embiid’s knee.  We hear final phone calls and finishing thoughts on the 76ers tricky situation.

Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the midday show to weigh in on Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury, how long he may be out following his procedure, and how the Sixers should approach the trade deadline.

(00:00-11:02) It looks like Joel Embiid will be out for an extended period of time and Tyrese Maxey is picking up the slack… But we all know that  won’t be enough to get out of the 2nd round!  Are you ready to move on from Embiid?

(11:20-36:08) Andrew & Ray take their firm stances – DO NOT TRADE JOEL EMBIID!  The Phillies should take a page out of the Orioles book.

(36:19-57:07) A caller says we (Philadelphia) sold our soul for the one Super Bowl.  Andrew says he’d do it all over again.  Kelly Oubre said WHAT after last night's win?

(57:18-1:22:01)  Andrew doesn’t believe the return for Embiid would ever be worth it.  As much as it would benefit the 76ers to rest Embiid for as long as possible, getting a top 4 seed is huge.

(1:22:13-1:47:09) Ray attempts to correlate Punxsutawney Phil and the Phillies.  Callers continue to weigh in on Embiid, whether they would trade him now or double down on the MVP.

(1:47:31-2:09:35) Andrew’s hero, Michael Buble, made some headlines over the week for his psychedelic decisions at the NHL All-Star game.  With this Embiid injury, what do the Sixers do at the deadline?

(2:09:48-2:32:26) Chip Kelly could make a return to the NFL.  The crazy trade ideas are starting to get thrown around for the 76ers, such as Karl Anthony Towns.

(2:32:41-3:05:50) Kendrick Perkins is saying stupid things about Joel Embiid again.   Who’s really the most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania?  Ray & Andrew enjoy a trip down Phillies memory lane amid a crummy time for Philly sports.

(00:00-12:20) In a weird offseason Andrew addresses the relationship between teams, the media, and fans.  Do we believe what Nick Sirianni has said this offseason?

(12:33-37:04)  Let’s make one thing clear, reporters don’t just make up stories.  Fans may not always like the reality behind the scenes.

(37:20-59:09)  The media discussion continues, seems to be callers have a distrust towards any rumors.

(59:23-1:23:59) Andrew Brandt joins Andrew Salciunas and the Midday Show to recap the decision of bringing Nick Sirianni back, the relationship between fans & media, and the current economy of NFL head coaches.

(1:24:12-1:45:26) The Bill Belichick discussion picks back up, Ray think Belichick will use his next team as a vehicle to reach the all time wins record.

(1:45:36-2:08:31) Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal joins Andrew Salciunas and the Midday Show to discuss rumors of Bill Belichick being connected to the Eagles.

(2:08:47-2:29:59) Andrew & Ray go down Phillies memory lane.  How much impact does the fan base really have on our teams? Ben Simmons is still a coward.

(2:30:12- 3:02:54) It seems fans pick and choose when they want to believe reports.  The Sixers are fined over their handling of Joel Embiid’s injury.

Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal joins Andrew Salciunas and the Midday Show to discuss rumors of Bill Belichick being connected to the Eagles.

Andrew Brandt joins Andrew Salciunas and the Midday Show to recap the decision of bringing Nick Sirianni back, the relationship between fans & media, and the current economy of NFL head coaches.

(00:00-11:24) Joel Embiid injured his knee last night, no panic yet, but worry begins.  What has prevented the city of Philadelphia from having a dynasty?

(11:31-36:20) Andrew takes a problem with a lack of backbone from Nick Sirianni.  Is he back just because he agrees with Lurie & Howie? A caller blames the Philly Sports Guy for our lack of dynasties.

(36:28-56:47) Joel Embiid is out, but for how long?  Too many people are blaming the media for preventing a dynasty in Philly.

(56:59-1:20:59) Former Eagle and NFL Head Coach Herm Edwards joins Andrew Salciunas and the midday show to review the Eagles' collapse, what makes a great head coach, and how much blame falls on the head coach when things go wrong.

(1:21:09-1:41:00) The notion players don’t want to play in Philly is bogus. We listen to some of AJ Brown’s answers on the Kay Adams show after being asked about a potential trade.

(1:41:15- 2:06:18) Ray points out AJ Brown didn’t SAY anything bad, but didn’t do a great PR job.  Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Andrew Salciunas and the midday show to weigh in on the dynasty topic, Nick Sirianni being a yes-man, Joel Embiid's knee, and react to recent rumblings regarding a potential AJ Brown trade. 

(2:06:30-2:27:28) Odds have come out for Jimmy Butler’s next team, the Sixers are on the list.  More reaction to Devonta Smith and AJ Brown on the Kay Adams show.

(2:27:40-2:59:08) Andrew & Ray focus on Joel Embiid’s injury and the NBA’s 65 game requirement for MVP.  Andrew re-iterates his lack of faith in Nick Sirianni.