Mid-Days On The Fanatic

Time to Take Back the Series 

(0:00-8:27) Andrew opens up the show getting hype for tonight's first home game of the series with Aaron Nola on the mound for the Phillies. He also has some opinions on Orlando Arcia. If you are going to the game, you need to go all out to make this game unwinnable for the Braves.  

(8:35-31:00) Andrew talks to callers about what their plans are for their game. Ray plays some highlights of the Phillies in preparation for the game and to continue the hyping up for this game. The pitcher for the Braves hasn’t been announced yet, but regardless it should be easy to get into their head tonight at Citizens Bank Park. 

(31:02-49:18) Larry Bowa joins Andrew to continue the excitement for game three tonight! The vault is opened containing all things Phillies to bring in the hype, but not the games you think. Ray’s picks bring it back decades, hear John Kruk, Darren Daulton “Dutch”, and more.  

(49:25-1:12:06) The Brave's starting pitcher is revealed, Andrew and Ray react. Callers share their excitement and their plans for the game. 

(1:12:09-1:35:18) Bob Cooney joins Andrew at PJ Whelihan's in Maple Shade to talk some more Phillies and their keys to the game. Highlights from last year's game three of the NLDS are played to get the mojo started for tonight's.  

(1:35:27-1:58:01) Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to discuss the Phillies and his own expectations for the game. 

(1:58:04-2:18:37) Andrew sneaks in some calls about the Phillies, then Jeff McLane from the Inquirer joins to talk some Eagles with Andrew. 

(2:18:45-2:49:01) The starting lineup is OUT. Andrew live reacts to end the show and finalizes his thoughts for tonight’s game. Plus let’s hear the Phillies playoff highlights one last time.  

Jeff McLane from the Inquirer joins to talk some Eagles with Andrew, including injury updates, after game thoughts and more.

Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to discuss the Phillies and his own expectations for the game. 

The vault is opened containing all things Phillies to bring in the hype, but not the games you think. Ray’s picks bring it back decades, hear John Kruk, Darren Daulton “Dutch”, and more.  

Larry Bowa joins Andrew to continue the excitement for game three tonight! Hear his predictions, his thoughts on the last game and Orlando Arcia's comments on Bryce Harper

Andrew opens the show reacting to the Phillies heartbreaking 5-4 loss to the Braves, while getting another strong performance from Zack Wheeler but takes issue with Bryce Harper getting doubled off first to end the game (0:05-10:08). Andrew is still angry about last night’s game and despite the flaws that were shown believes the Phillies have the advantage going into Game 3 because Aaron Nola will be on the mound (10:08-31:57). Andrew has a message for Bryce Harper via Orlando Arcia who was heard in the clubhouse cackling “Ha-ha atta-boy, Harper”. Ray opens today's vault with the memories of 2008 in hopes of making everyone feel better after last night's gut-wrenching Phillies loss (31:57-54:20). Andrew continues to work through the pain of yesterday’s loss but looks at the series coming back to Philadelphia and that home field advantage is a real thing and will be a huge factor to the Phillies winning the series in 4 games (54:20-1:14:46). Andrew makes a proclamation that he will get red face paint and paint Nola across his forehead for Thursday’s show if Aaron Nola pitches well  and leads to a Phillies victory (1:14:46-1:38:24). Andrew and Ray step away from the Phillies conversation to bring you the week 5 power rankings from NFL.com (1:38:24-1:59:30). Andrew has the early line for tomorrow's game, and something to help you feel more confident in the pitching matchups (1:59:30-2:23:20)

Ray opens today's vault with the memories of 2008 in hopes of making everyone feel better after last night's gut wrenching Phillies loss.

Andrew opens the show down at the Darren Daulton Foundation Golf Outing eager to recap the Eagles win, highlighting the defense in the second half and Jalen Hurts performance. The league should be scared the Eagles aren’t perfect, but their record is. The Phillies are BACK today and be ready for a possible Phillies sweep! (0:00-9:01) 

Andrew and Ray break down last game’s decisions that may have been unpopular at the time for some, but they have vowed to be sheep to Rob Thomson this entire playoff run. Wheeler is on the mound tonight for game 2 and confidence is at an all-time high. (9:09-32:09) 

Andrew is joined by the founder of the Darren Daulton Foundation, Brett Datto, to talk about the foundation’s cause and share memories of Darren Daulton. What’s today’s vault without highlights from the Phillies Game 1 against the Braves and the Eagles win making them 5-0 in back-to-back seasons, the first time in franchise history. (32:12-53:26) 

Andrew’s Happiness is through the roof being a Philadelphia sports fan this year and experiencing playoffs and the Eagles being undefeated for the second year in a row! The behavior of the Braves fans has been moronic, and the national media needs to talk about it more. Plus hear Andrew rant! (53:33-1:16:42) 

Andrew does his weekly “Around the League” segment, this time also including the MLB. Hear Atlanta fans excuse for arriving the Braves games late and more Phillies highlights. (1:16:45-1:38:22) 

Joe Blanton joins Andrew to share memories and tell some of his stories from being a part of the Phillies, notably his homerun in the 2008 World Series. Andrew opens the phone lines as he shifts the focus more towards today’s game two in Atlanta. (1:38:30-1:59:56) 

Andrew goes back to hear from more callers about what they are doing for tonight’s Phillies game. (2:00:00-2:22:14) 

Andrew wraps up the show with Ray talking to more callers on their plans for tonight's game. Andrew is hosting a watch party tonight at Top Tomato in Center city. Tyrone sent Andrew a text and he reacts to it on air. Andrew says PHILS IN THREE. (2:22:21-2:51:49) 

Joe Blanton joins Andrew live at the Darren Daulton Foundation golf outing to share memories and tell some of his stories from being a part of the Phillies, notably his homerun in the 2008 World Series. 

What’s today’s vault without highlights from the Phillies Game 1 against the Braves and the Eagles win making them 5-0 in back-to-back seasons, the first time in franchise history.