Mornings with Anthony Gargano - 97.5 The Fanatic

Pat's Takes for the week, including stories about a weird option in place of a hotel in Switzerland, and more!

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Devon Givens fills in for Jamie Lynch today, and Connor Thomas fills in for Pat Egan. They open the show with John asking the question of if you are optimistic now, then you were when the Phillies opened the season, and they discuss if there is anything to the Kevin Durant rumors (0:00). Next John says he is not interested in band aid solutions for the Phillies, in Cooney’s Corner Bob asks where everyone stands with Morey, and Devon asks about times everyone was wrong to think a player was going to be great (22:51). They discuss if the eagles will take advantage of an easy schedule, and discuss the Phillies upcoming opponents (46:12). Then they get into underrated sitcoms, and Bob Cooney discusses the Phillies first half in “Cooney’s Column,” (1:08:58). They get into the crazy storylines from the Phillies first half, and in Cooney’s Corner discusses what needs to happen for the Sixers to be in the hunt (1:31:25). They discuss why someone like Kyrie continues to get the benefit of the doubt, and Bob Cooney talks about being annoyed by something Rob Thomson did (1:54:40). They talk about their confidence in the Eagles this year, and John calls out some misinformation coaches have been telling their players (2:17:14). In Cooney’s Corner Bob talks about a glitch in his otherwise great weekend, and Devon gets into some possible names that could be attached to the Sixers (2:40:35-END).

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They open the show discussing Kevin Durant requesting a trade, and if there is any chance the Sixers could be in the mix for him (0:00). Next, Jamie plays some audio from Brian Windhorst talking about James Harden realizing who he is now, and they continue the Kevin Durant discussion (23:55). More Durant talk, and they talk about how likable Jason Kelce and Jordan Mailata are (47:19). They continue the Durant convo, Pat says he hopes the Sixers have more planned, and in the Lynch Pin, Jamie brings up a troubling trend of the Eagles defense vs good QBs (1:12:17). Then they play “Stupid S*** Our Friends Say,” and then pat has everyone in tears of laughter after he shares the story of how he proposed to his wife (1:33:57). They get into the Phillies, and if there is any desperation to make a move right now, or if they should wait until closer to the trade deadline. And then it’s time for the UFC Minute with Pat Egan (2:00:01). They get into the Sixers off season, and the Nets collapse (2:23:20). They discuss the 4th of July, debate if Fireworks are over rated or not, and wrap up the Durant conversation (2:45:44-END).

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The show opens with the guys’ thoughts on James Harden’s opt out yesterday (0:04-23:34). How do we feel about the Phillies call up yesterday? (23:34-49:25). Where do the Sixers’ moves so far put them in the East? (49:25-1:14:35). A fight for Philly sports attention (1:14:35-1:36:41). Is the Bradley Beal option still there for the Sixers? (1:36:41-2:00:48). The guys play Thursday Game Time – The Nickname Game (2:00:48-2:25:13). Ricky Bottalico checks in for the entire 9am hour to talk about the latest Phillies news (2:25:13-END).

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The guys play Thursday Game Time - The Nickname Game!

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The show opens with the guys’ thoughts on the Phillies’ loss to the Braves last night (0:11-24:26). What in the world is going on with Freddie Freeman? (24:26-47:21). How exactly does PJ Tucker fit with the Sixers? (47:21-1:11:15). Pat’s Takes (1:11:15-1:35:59). The guys talk about some of their favorite sports jerseys (1:35:59-1:59:52). Devon wants to talk about some media beef (1:59:52-2:23:48). There was an interesting situation with a sportswriter and the Stanley Cup (2:23:48-2:47:42). The show wraps up with a look at the Phillies’ improvement needs (2:47:42-END).

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The show opens with the guys’ thoughts on how the Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant situation in Brooklyn affects the Sixers (0:05-23:11). Could the Phillies’ pitching lead them through the Bryce Harper injury? (23:11-46:05). Did we get some insight into Daryl Morey’s plans? (46:05-1:11:10). Why the NBA is a great product (1:11:10-1:35:18). Adam Schefter joins the show to discuss the NFL offseason’s latest news (1:35:18-1:59:43). Devon discusses Andre Iguodala’s Hall Of Fame resume (1:59:43-2:23:15). Are the Sixers star hunting again? (2:23:15-2:46:19). The show wraps up with some of the guys’ summer guilty pleasures (2:46:19-END).

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Adam Schefter joins the show to discuss the latest news from the NFL Offseason!

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With John and Jamie out, Devon Givens joins as a guest host today. They open the show discussing Bryce Harper’s injury, what it means for the Phillies going forward, and if this means they should go ahead and repair his elbow injury as well (0:00). Devon asks if we over rate nice guys in sports, leading to a conversation of nice guys that were given a pass by Philly fans, and then get into a conversation about what the Sixers should do with Matisse Thybulle (23:21). They discuss if the Sixers have had issues developing players, and Pat talks about a feel good story from the Phillies this weekend (47:53). They discuss how they handle being cut off while driving, and then they ask if Kyle Schwarber has become must see TV (1:12:27). They discuss when your children get to see you play sports and the feeling of having to play better to show off for them, and in light of Harper’s injury, they discuss other devastating injuries in Philly Sports history (1:35:33). Devon asks how many current Sixers could have played for either of the teams in the Finals, and they get into some of the Sixers rumors floating around (1:58:57). Bob asks everyone when they are in their happiest place with sports (apart from their teams winning) and Pat rants about how much he hates Roger Goodell (2:23:25). They talk about a viral video Devon saw pertiaing to skydiving, and then wrap up the Harper injury talk (2:47:39-END).

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Today on the show, John and the guys open the show going over the NBA draft that took place last night (00:00-24:15). The conversation sparks sounding Arch Manning heading to the University of Texas  despite getting offers from Georgia and Alabama (24:15-36:17). Today on Cooney’s Corner; Bob says this is not a finished Product (36:17-47:47).  The guys talk about the importance that the Phillies have as they continue their series against the Padres and dive deeper into what the Sixers need to do to have a solid year (47:47-1:31:02). The guys continue talking about the Sixers upcoming season and on today’s listener suggested segment John tells the guys about two brothers who need to split their Eagles season tickets that they had in their family for 40 years (1:31:02-2:19:46). The guys continue to talk about the Eagles this coming season and it’s Friday so we have Stand Pat (2:19:46-END).

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