Mid-Days On The Fanatic

(00:00-13:22) Today on The Anthony Gargano Show, Andrew Salciunas and Jamie Lynch discuss the Homerun Derby that took place last night.  

(13:22-35:04) The guys play some audio from Nick Castellanos discussing the Phillies' first half struggles and give their thoughts. Then, Jamie vows to not speak about his dismay for Kyle Schwarber batting lead-off the rest of the week.  

(35:04-59:20) Andrew and Jamie talk about the new Netflix docuseries coming out this week called “Quarterbacks.” Then, Ray Dunne opens the vault, including looking back on Babe Ruth in honor of his MLB debut on this day in 1914. 

(59:20-1:18:16) The guys discuss moments in sports that they still can’t believe actually happened, including the Patriots intercepting Russell Wilson on the goal line.  

(1:18:16-1:36:35) Deebo Samuel is sick of hearing about the Eagles, even though he’s the one who started it, and the show reacts to what he had to say.  

(1:36:35-1:59:26) Andrew and Jamie think about how they would explain their love for sports to people who don’t like sports at all. Then, they talk about the idea of the Phillies acquiring Nolan Arenado.  

(1:59:26-2:22:01) The guys discuss their favorite drinking habits in college and recall some funny stories from their younger days.  

(2:22:01-2:53:32) The guys talk to the city about their drink of choice in their younger years, including Choonis’ kindergarten teacher.  

Ray Dunne opens the vault, including looking back on Babe Ruth in honor of his MLB debut on this day in 1914, and Nolan Ryan never winning the Cy Young award.

The show opens with Andrew and Jamie reacting to the Phillies frustrating finish to the first half of the season after dropping the series to the Marlins and want to evaluate the roster at the All-Star break (0:06-11:45). Andrew and Jamie discuss the Sixers decision to match the offer sheet of the Utah Jazz for Paul Reed and how it affects them in terms of the luxury tax as they construct the roster. The guys also get into the comments made by Joel Embiid on James Harden has handled his contract situation this offseason (11:45-36:42). Andrew and Jamie evaluate the Phillies starting rotation’s performance over the first half of the season while focusing on Aaron Nola who had a disappointing and inconsistent first half, then Ray opens a special edition of the vault featuring Ryan Howard in the 2006 HR Derby (36:42-1:01:55). Andrew, Jamie, and Ray had quite the weekend for different reasons, Andrew had a fun weekend at the shore, Jamie had to do quite a bit of driving and Ray had not one but two flat tires (1:01:55-1:26:03). The Phillies selected Aidan Miller with the 27th pick in the first round of the MLB draft on Sunday night, Andrew and Jaime look back at Phillies 1st round picks through the years (1:26:03-1:47:40). Andrew and Jamie continue their evaluation of the Phillies first half of the season, now moving their focus to the Outfield and the main focus here is none-other-then Kyle Schwarber (1:47:40-2:11:10). Devon Givens joins Andrew and Jamie live from the Sixers practice facility awaiting the introductory press conference for Patrick Beverly and Mo Bamba (2:11:10-2:35:45). Andrew did some digging and found out the Phillies are 8-0 this year when Kyle Schwarber hit’s a leadoff homerun. Andrew and Jamie share how they feel about the new NBA In-Season tournament (2:35:45-3:07:25).

The guys open the vault and take a listen to the 2006 Home Run Derby featuring Ryan Howard.

(00:00-51:20) On The Anthony Gargano Show Andrew Salciunas and Jamie Lynch start the show talking about the Phillies sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays.  When the hitting wasn’t working Cristopher Sanchez came through and then in extra innings the bats picked up just enough to complete the sweep.  They now head to Miami to close out the first half of the season.  Andrew, Jamie, and Ray give their thoughts on the Phillies resurgence.  They guys then talk about players that are very iconic on one team then moved on and looked weird in another uniform.  They then head to the phones to hear your thoughts.

(51:21-1:03:47) Ray Dunne opens the vault and brings you some old school audio to include an All-Star Game walk-off, Bill Belichick explaining having fun, Ring Starr's birthday and more!

(1:03:57-1:13:29) Andrew and Jamie check out some of your submissions for players that just don’t look right in a certain uniform.

(1:13:30-1:27:33) Phillies legend Larry Bowa joins the show to talk about Bryson Stotts hitting, Alec Bohm’s fielding, how Ranger Suarez is viewed throughout the league, Larry’s short-lived Mets career and much more!

(1:27:38-3:11:51) More topics are picked out of a hat.  The guys talk about the lack of “names” in the MLB All-Star Game this year, baseball greats, improving the 76ers, an MLB Wild Card run-through.  They also get into a conversation about who’s bachelor party you would want to attend.  It can be anybody.  They head to the phones to get your thoughts.    

Phillies legend Larry Bowa joins the show to talk about Bryson Stotts hitting, Alec Bohm’s fielding, how Ranger Suarez is viewed throughout the league, Larry’s short-lived Mets career and much more!

Ray Dunne opens the vault and brings you some old school audio to include a All-Star Game walk-off, Bill Belichick explaining having fun, Ring Starr's birthday and more!

(00:00-13:49) Today on The Anthony Gargano Show, Andrew Salciunas and Jamie Lynch open the show discussing the current state of the NFL as a brand.  

(13:49-37:41) Andrew and Jamie debate if Bryce Harper can play first base, Schwarber’s field ability, and importance of a 5th starter for the Phillies. Then, they pivoted back to the betting scandal in the NFL. 

(37:41-1:02:34) Ray has an early edition of the daily NBA Slop, including a sound bite from Brian Windhorst involving Daryl Morey having a few tricks up his sleeve. Then, Ray Dunne opens the vault, including Mike Schmidt being voted and All-star despite retiring earlier in the year and LeSean McCoy giving his thoughts on Nnamdi Asomugha getting toasted at practice. 

(1:02:34-1:26:14) The guys debate the leadoff hitter for the Phillies and other minor issues to make the Phillies a better baseball team.  

(1:26:14-1:49:31) Andrew and Jamie discuss life hacks on social media. 

(1:49:31-2:11:37) Fans call in with answers to things you associate with players due to the Sixers signing Mo Bamba and the song named after him. Then, Kevin Negandhi joins the show to give his thoughts on Tyrese Maxey being untouchable.  

(2:11:37-2:34:46) The show laughs at the insane story about Brittany Spears being slapped by Victor Wembanyama’s security. Then, they hear from the city about players they associate certain things with. 

(2:34:46-3:05:55) The show wraps up with Andrew and Jamie talking to the city one last time, and Ray’s World.  

Kevin Negandhi joins the show to give his thoughts on Tyrese Maxey being untouchable.  

Ray Dunne opens the vault, including Mike Schmidt being voted and All-star despite retiring earlier in the year and LeSean McCoy giving his thoughts on Nnamdi Asomugha getting toasted at practice.