Mid-Days On The Fanatic

 Ray Dunne opens the vault! He shares a John Chaney memory, a Ron Reed story and brings it back to the 2016 World Series. 

(0:00-11:18) It’s officially Dallas week. Andrew feels it's lost some of its energy due to the Cowboys' irrelevance in recent years. There hasn’t been anything to really get fired up about Dallas week anymore. 

(11:26-33:45) Andrew explains more about how the Cowboys inability to be a fearful competitor is what brings down the power of Dallas week, plus Ray weighs in. 

(33:48-53:33) Callers weigh in on their feelings towards the Cowboys Eagles rivalry. Ray opens the vault! Let's take a walk down memory lane with Allen Iverson's debut, Sandy Koufax memories, and a Roy Campanella clipper.  

(53:41-1:17:38) Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to talk about the Eagles latest news and the upcoming matchup against the Cowboys this Sunday. He also talks about the Sixers trade moves.  

(1:17:40-1:36:21) Andrew goes back to the phone lines to hear from callers what the Dallas Eagles rivalry means to them. 

(1:36:28-2:00:48) The calls continue, and Nick Sirianni talks to the media. 

(2:00:51-2:51:29) Andrew wraps up the show continuing taking callers speaking on their opinions of the Dallas Eagles rivalry.  

Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to talk about the NFL trade deadline, the Sixers James Harden trade and what Dallas week means for Matt.

Ray opens the vault! Let's take a walk down memory lane with Allen Iverson's debut, Sandy Koufax memories, and a Roy Campanella clipper.  

JAMES HARDEN IS OUT OF TOWN! Choonis gives his immediate reaction to the deal and wants to know if this was enough to get fans to buy back in. (0:00-10:58)  After the initial reaction, Andrew and Ray break down what the Sixers got back and debate the usefulness of a 32-year-old Robert Covington. (11:05-33:15)   The guys continue to discuss the trade and get fan’s reaction to The Beard’s departure and Ray opens the vault reliving the few James Harden memorable moments. (33:20-52:25) Andrew officially makes the proclamation – SIXERS TALK IS BACK! Now the question is if Morey and the Sixers can turn those picks into another star like Zach Lavine, and the fellas relive Process horror stories. (52:39-1:13:44) Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins the show to break down the James Harden trade and what Darryl Morey can do with his newly acquired assets.  (1:24:16-1:34:13) Andrew differentiates the picks from the players in this deal, highlighting the importance of what these picks can turn into, and goes around the league as the NFL Trade deadline looms. (1:34:20-1:59:20) The crew touches on Wally the Emotional support alligator, relives more process oddities, and rejoice over the dark cloud’s departure from Philly. (1:59:47-2:20:09) They wrap up the show talking about the Eagles trade deadline and any ideal fits for the second half of the season. 

While it was short lived, Ray Dunne takes us back in time and relives The Beard's best moments as a Sixer.

Chris Mannix from Sports Illustrated talks with Andrew about the James Harden trade and what it may mean for the Sixers.

It's a Victory Monday and the Eagles sit atop the NFL, but Andrew is far from satisfied with the squad.  What is Kenny Gainwell doing on the field and how can the birds spice up this offense? (00:00-12:22)  As great as a win is, fumbling the ball twice in goal to go situations will lead to losses with this upcoming schedule, and where does AJ Brown rank amongst great Philly athletes? (12:38-42:09)  Ray opens the vault playing back the biggest moments from the Eagles 38-31 victory over the Commanders (42:09-52:01)  Choonis and Ray attempt to navigate the James Harden saga and Joel Embiid trade rumors amidst an otherwise exciting start to the Sixers season. (1:14:57 – 1:31:50).  Andrew and Ray go around the league and recap week 8. (1:45:55- 1:55:03)  The show wraps up with the guys discussing, how the Eagles can sure up their roster with the trade deadline and the toughest part of the schedule looming. 

Ray Dunne opens today's vaults playing highlights from yesterday's 38-31 win against the Commanders

(00:00-22:27) On The Midday Show with Andrew Salciunas, it is Football Friday, but Andrew starts the show talking about the Sixers season opener.  He and Ray talk about what impressed them the most and what they believed looked less than stellar.  They don’t believe they are a championship caliber team but might be interesting to watch.  The same goes for the Flyers.  A young team not expected to win might still be fun to watch.  Andrew heads to the phones to get your thoughts.

(22:28-41:17) The guys air Nick Sirianni’s Friday press conference and react to what was said.  They also head back to the phones to talk more Sixers.

(41:18-53:45) Ray opens the vault and helps get you ready for this Sunday’s Eagles vs Commanders matchup with some old highlights from this NFC East rivalry.  Don’t worry there is no Phillies torture.

(53:47-1:13:55) Eagles Writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer Jeff McLane joins the show.  He gives his thoughts on the Kevin Byard signing, the upcoming matchup with the Commanders and more!

(1:13:58-1:46:00) The guys get back into some Phillies talk, specifically what Rob Thomson said during his exit interview.

(1:46:01-2:00:03) Philly Sportswriter for the Philadelphia Inquirer Matt Breen joins the show.  He talks about the decisions in Game 7 of the NLCS, the Phillies moving forward, the Sixers opening game, the Birds and much more.

(2:00:06-2:35:24) Before heading back to the phones, Andrew and Ray talk about how much interest they will have watching the Sixers and Flyers this season.  The level of interest is different for each team.  They also get into more Eagles talk because it is Football Friday after all. 

(2:35:25-2:50:08) Andrew and Ray make their NFL Picks for Week 8 to end the show.