Mid-Days On The Fanatic

Connor opens the vault reliving a Chase Utley walkoff against the Mets, a heavy weight championship and more!

Andrew opens the show with a call to action to fans about the state of the teams in Philadelphia, hosting a therapy session about how good the Phillies and the Eagles are (0:00-12:34). Both Andrew and Connor work through how the fanbase as dealt with an inconsistent Phillies team and the underwhelming feelings about the Eagles 2-0 start (12:34-40:28). Connor Thomas opens up The Vault to look at the anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes, an impressive Wade Boggs feat and Red Auerbach's birthday (40:28-54:49). An NFC East rival had a player speak out about their fanbase and the guys ponder what the Philadelphia fanbase would think of the comments (54:49-1:16:51). A 49ers fan decided to jump in on the conversation, reemerging for the first time since his call the day before last season’s NFC Championship Game (1:16:51-1:36:47). Andrew looks at Jalen Hurts’ first two games before Matt Breen joins the show to talk about the Eagles start to the season, the Phillies stretch run and his latest series on the 2008 Phillies’ post-retirement plans (1:36:47-2:05:12). The guys take a look around the NFL at a QB’s bold statement and the serious contenders (2:05:12-2:23:42). Andrew sees through a Taylor Swift mirage, looks at a pitcher’s wild sleeps schedule and takes a listen to Brian Johnson’s weekly presser (2:23:42-END).

Matt Breen joined the show to talk about the Eagles start to the season, the Phillies stretch run and his latest series on the 2008 Phillies’ post-retirement plans. 

Connor Thomas opens up The Vault to look at the anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes, an impressive Wade Boggs feat and Red Auerbach's birthday

Andrew opens the show reacting to Phillies win over the Braves and believes it is a statement win but is still getting a lot of pushback on where your excitement should be with the team but doesn’t understand why (0:05-11:28). Andrew and Connor dissect the importance of last night’s Phillies win when Atlanta threw a full lineup at them despite having already clinched the division (11:28-31:20). Andrew and Connor discuss the gruesome knee injury to Nick Chubb on Monday Night Football and whether tv handled the decision right to not repeatedly show a replay of the injury, then it’s time for Connor to open the vault and pays tribute to a few baseball legends, including a birthday to a pitcher with one hand, Mark McGwire becomes the 1st player to hit 20+ HR's with 2 teams in same season and more (31:20-53.22). Jeff McLane of the Inquirer joins the show to discuss the Eagles handling of the RB rotation, concerns with injuries and more as they get ready for Tampa Bay on Monday Night Football (53:22-1:17:00). Andrew and Connor discuss the ongoing RB issue in the NFL and a lawsuit that was filed following a memo going out to players to fake injuries for leverage (1:17:00-1:40:15). Andrew gives his NFL power rankings following week 2 and Connor takes issue with a national outlet ranking the Chiefs ahead of the Eagles (1:40:15-2:05:36). Andrew and Connor discuss the Sixers’ signing of Kelly Oubre Jr but what kind of relationship does Oubre have with James Harden (2:05:36-2:23:52).

Jeff McLane of the Inquirer joins the show to discuss the Eagles handling of the RB rotation, concerns with injuries and more as they get ready for Tampa Bay on Monday Night Football.

Connor open's todays vault and pays tribute to a few baseball legends, including a birthday to a pitcher with one hand, Mark McGwire becomes the 1st player to hit 20+ HR's with 2 teams in same season and more.

Andrew opens up the show talking about the Eagles and his reactions to the NFL’s slate of games yesterday. How do the Eagles compare? (0:00-11:06)

The conversation continues with Connor’s opinions and those from callers. Plus, the talk about how they feel about the Eagles Buccaneers game (11:13-32:11)

The guys switch over to the Phillies, recapping their series win against the Cardinals and previewing the Phils playoff scenarios. Plus, Connor opens the vault to call out an important rule change from 1848, relive a perfect game and more (32:14-51:48)

Andrew and Connor look at the performances from other quarterbacks in the league and how they think each division will pan out (51:56-1:13:58)

The guys talk a bit about Colorado and Deion Sanders as well as more about what teams look good following week two of the NFL. Breaking news regarding the Eagles punter situation (1:14:01-1:45:46)

Callers join in on the college football conversation and express their opinion on Colorado (1:45:53-1:59:57).

Nick Sirianni’s press conference is played and the guys react to what was said (1:59:30-2:22:28)

The guys wrap up the show talking about the Phillies and their biggest concerns (2:22:36-2:51:38).

 Connor Thomas opens the vault to call out an important rule change from 1848, relive a perfect game and an ejection.

Andrew, who is in for Anthony today, opens the show reacting to the Eagles win over the Vikings improving to 2-0, while it didn’t look pretty early, the offense found a groove in the 2nd half (0:05-12:26). Andrew and Connor try to wrap their heads around the difference in usage of D’Andre Swift from Sunday against the Patriots to last night vs the Vikings (12:26-34:43). Connor opens today's vault and relives last night’s 34-28 with Andrew while mixing in postgame audio from Nick Sirianni (34:43-54:44). Andrew shares injury news on Avonte Maddox reported by Derrick Gunn, doesn’t look good and the extent of injury should be known this afternoon. Andrew and Connor discuss a mind-blowing stat Justin Jefferson achieved in just his 52nd career game in the NFL (54:44-1:17:10). Andrew and Connor give their thoughts on Justin Jefferson’s fumble that turned into a touchback and the “Tush Push” that has many complaining about the play (1:17:10-1:37:05). With the success Swift had last night, Andrew tries to get Connor to come off or move his stance on Kenny Gainwell being the starting RB (1:37:05-1:59:30). Andrew poses the question, do you almost have to be careful when it comes to an orchestrated effort to get guys involved into the offense and game plan, when speaking on the Eagles forcing the ball to Dallas Goedert last night (1:59:30-2:21:18).  Connor compares the Eagles offense to a Swiss army knife and has Andrew wanting to know if anyone still uses a Swiss army knife and Andrew and Connor give their football picks for the weekend (2:21:18-2:51:35).