Mid-Days On The Fanatic

(00:00-29:31)  Today is the last day Andrew Salciunas and Jamie Lynch fills in for Anthony while he is on vacation in Italy. They kick off the show talking about Juan Soto and the possibility of keeping him in Philadelphia after the Phillies weekend series with the Padres. Andrew feels you cannot let him leave if the Phils sweep or take 3 of 4.  The guys also talks about the greatest Philadelphia Phillies teams of all-time. They also talk about Johan Rojas being called up from AA.

(29:36-39:15) The guys battle ChatGPT. The first question Ray asks is “What are the 5 best moments in Phillies history”? Listen to see if ChatGPT is aligned with Andrew, Jamie, and Ray.

(39:16-53:27) Ray opens the Vault and shares some interesting audio including one of the worst fan songs in sports history. Remember Padres fans singing "That's What's In"? Horrible. He also shares some Ryan Howard highlights and Kobe Bryant saying why he wanted to be a Laker.

(53:31-1:14:48) Legendary ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the show to talk about the Phillies possibilities with the trade deadline looming. He believes the baseball world is sleeping on the Phillies. As far as trades he talks about Nolan Arenado, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and much more!

(1:14:53-1:49:06) The guy’s head to the phones, talk about the lack of .300 hitters in baseball and video games.

(1:49:07-2:02:29) ESPN anchor Kevin Negandhi joins the show. To piggyback off Andrew and Jamie’s video game conversation, Kevin would like to bring back “Earl Weavers Baseball.”  As far as trade partners or players the Phillies might be interested in, it depends on what the Phillies would have to give up. Andrew asks him about an NBA trade scenario he saw on Twitter.

(2:02:33-2:16:48) Andrew explains why nerds are killing baseball. It all has to do with unnecessary stats.

(2:16:49-2:25:14) The director of fun and games for the Phillies, John Brazer, joins the show to talk about the state of the Phillies as well as upcoming events at Citizens Bank Park.

(2:25:33-2:55:14) Andrew, Jamie, and Ray battle ChatGPT again and in Rays World he ask the guys their favorite down at the shore bars.

ESPN anchor Kevin Negandhi joins the show.  To piggyback off Andrew and Jamie’s video game conversation, Kevin would like to bring back “Earl Weavers Baseball”.  As far as trade partners or players the Phillies might be interested in, it depends on what the Phillies would have to give up.  Andrew asks him about a NBA trade scenario he saw on Twitter.

Legendary ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the show to talk about the Phillies possibilities with the trade deadline looming.  He believes the baseball world is sleeping on the Phillies.  As far as trades he talks about Nolan Arenado, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and much more!

Ray opens the Vault and shares some interesting audio including one of the worst fan songs in sports history.  Remember Padres fans singing "That's What's In"? Horrible.  He also shares some Ryan Howard highlights and Kobe Bryant saying why he wanted to be a Laker.

(00:00-48:34) Andrew and Jamie are in once again for Anthony. They open the show ranting about a computer password change. When that finished they started talking about the Phillies pitching rotation coming out of the All-Star break. The biggest question they have is how would you explain Philadelphia sports since 2020. This conversation started because on a Reddit post, a Milwaukee sports fan was released from a Russian prison and had no idea what has happened in the last three years. How would you explain sports in Philly to someone who has completely missed the last couple of years?

(48:35-58:44) Ray cracks open the vault and plays clips from All-Star Games past. There are some good ones, but some could put you to sleep. You will have to listen to find out.

(58:53-1:55:24)  The guys listen to some audio clips and react. The first is Nick Nurse when he was on Tyrese Maxey’s podcast and the other is Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton thought he was going to the Sixers. An offer was on the table but the 76ers turned it down. They talk about the audio plus get into some James Harden and Joel Embiid talk. Andrew and Jamie have differing opinions on oatmeal cookies.

(1:55:25-2:09:15) Phillies reporter for The Athletic Matt Gelb joins the show to talk about the Phillies second half of the season. He discusses possible trades that can be made (including Nolan Arenado rumors), positions of needs and who needs to have a better second half.  Matt also does not like oatmeal cookies.

(2:09:20-3:02:29) Andrew and Jamie talk more about cookies and where they rank the oatmeal raisin. The Phillies 2024 schedule was released, and they go over some of the key series. They start the season at home versus the Braves. There is a 4-team NBA trade proposed on Twitter that fires Ray up…not in a good way. Tyler Herro is involved.

Phillies reporter for The Athletic Matt Gelb joins the show to talk about the Phillies second half of the season.  He discusses possible trades that can be made (including Nolan Arenado rumors), positions of needs and who needs to have a better second half.  Matt also doesn’t like oatmeal cookies.

Ray cracks open the vault and plays some clips from All-Star Games past.  Some are good but some could put you to sleep.  You will have to listen to find out.

(00:00-15:32) Today on The Anthony Gargano Show, Andrew Salciunas and Jamie Lynch open the show discussing their trip to Maxi’s on Temple’s campus, Dallas Goedert saying the league had harsh words for the Eagles’ QB sneak formation and recapping the Sixers’ offseason. 

(15:32-36:34) The guys bring up a few potential offseason moves the Sixers can make, and if the final roster will be enough to compete for an NBA Finals appearance. Then, they open the phone lines to hear some thoughts from the city.  

(36:34-59:59) Andrew and Jamie discuss conflicting reports from ESPN insiders about the future of James Harden. Then, Ray Dunne opens today’s vault to look back on the Disco Demolition Night that occurred at Comiskey Park in Chicago on this date in 1979. 

(59:59-1:24:16) The future of James Harden is discussed, and the guys express their disappointment that the MLB All-Star Game didn’t go to a sudden death homerun derby.  

(1:24:16-1:48:19) Andrew brings up a weird tendency he has about keeping underwear a long time and asks listeners to call in with their weird habits. Then, the guys come up with reasons why the Eagles may take a step back this year.  

(1:48:19-2:12:42) Matt Breen from the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show to discuss all things Philly sports. 

(2:12:42-2:34:10) Andrew lists the highest selling jerseys in the NFL during the month of June. Then, they play some All-Star Game trivia.  

(2:34:10-3:06:24) The show wraps up with some whacky stories about a body part ending up in some New Jersey waters. Then, Ray takes the guys into Ray’s World. 

Matt Breen from the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show to discuss all things Philly sports. 

Ray Dunne opens today’s vault to look back on the Disco Demolition Night that occurred at Comiskey Park in Chicago on this date in 1979.