Mornings with Anthony Gargano - 97.5 The Fanatic

John opens with his reaction to the Phillies shelling Jake Arrieta in Chicago last night (0:08-23:30). Bob questions why this city constantly searches for sports drama (23:30-46:19). Pat talks about some spider tack and how it’s affecting a premier pitcher (46:19-1:09:12). What exactly is the Phillies goal? (1:09:12-1:31:24). Adam Schefter joins the show to talk about some Aaron Rodgers rumors (1:31:24-1:56:01). Pat’s Takes (1:56:01-2:16:52). John has an apology for Joel Embiid (2:16:52-2:41:05). The show wraps up with a discussion about Rachel Nichols and her recent ESPN incident (2:41:05-3:02:45).

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Adam Schefter joins the show to update the NFL rumor mill, especially those surrounding MVP Aaron Rodgers' future!

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John opens the show reacting to the Phillies' great weekend and previewing the upcoming road trip. JT Realmuto was named an All Star this weekend, the show thinks that's absurd (0:00-45:26). The show debates if the Phillies should be buyers at the deadline. The guys also wonder if Aaron Rodgers is surrounding himself with the right people (45:26-1:33:21). We take a look at the lowly NFC East. The guys then react to Sha'Carri Richardson being banned from the Olympics for weed (1:33:21-2:19:20). Pat can't get over the huge missed opportunity from the Sixers. John asks if you spend $31.95 on all you can eat food at an amusement park (2:19:20-3:05:15).

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John is off, so Jamie, Bob, and Connor fill in. They open the show talking about the Sixers, some big names stepping away from the organization, and where they go from here (0:00:00-0:22:45). Then they get into the new NIL rules in college sports, and what athletes they think would have cashed in the most if these rules always existed (0:22:55-0:45:25). Then they get into ben Simmons skipping the Olympics, and why that makes it harder for the Sixers to trade him (0:45:35-1:09:46). Then they get into the Phillies bullpen woes, and if the problem is talent evaluation, or talent development (1:09:56-1:31:32). Then they get into the eagles offensive line, and into one of the most impressive player in the MLB right now (1:31:42-1:56:15). They discuss if Reggie Bush should get his records and Heisman back, and get into how the Eagles offense may look this year (1:56:25-2:18:20). The newly retired Marc Zumoff joins the show to discuss his career with the sixers, and his plans for retirement (2:18:30-2:42:37). They close out the show with more phone calls (2:42:47-END).  

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Sixers broadcasting Legend Marc Zumoff joins the show to discuss his career, his favorite opposing players, his favorite catch phrases, and more!

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Ricky Bo joins for the full hour!

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John, Bob, Jamie, and Connor open the show discussing another Phillies loss, and the poor performance of Aaron Nola (0:00:00-0:23:28). Then they talk about John’s fear of hot air balloons and space, the plastic bag ban, and in Cooney’s Corner they discuss the future of the Sixer’s, and how they should balance winning now with building for the future (0:23:38-0:42:48). Then they get into more about what moves the Sixers could make this offseason, and if Dame Lillard is a reasonable expectation, and in the Lynch Pin they discuss Ben Simmons  buying a new home in LA, and why it is a dumb thing to get upset about (0:42:58-1;12:25). Then they talk about Ben Simmons, and later in Cooney's Corner he asks if we are too down on the eagles, or if your low expectations are just realistic (1:12:35-1:36:42). Then they make a big announcement about Fan Fest, get into their memories of past Fan Fests, and get into the Phillies again (1:36:52-2;00:20). Then its Game Time, where they play the Name Dropper game (2:00:30-2:23:00-). Then Ricky Bottalico joins for the final hour (2:23:10-3:07:45). 

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John, Jamie, Bob, and Connor, who fills in for Pat Egan, open the show discussing the Phillies, and how few guys on the roster they see as “untouchable” in a trade (0:00:00-0:23:52). Then they discuss how the sports world has reopened, and in Cooney’s Corner Bob poses the question of if you could add one Phillies player from the past to this team, who would you pick (0:24:02-0:46:48). Then they get into the conversation of if every year in sports is Championship or Bust or if you can have a successful season despite not winning (0:46:58-1:19:58). Then in Cooney’s corner they Bob asks what was most surprising, Simmons’s poor play, Wentz falling apart, Joe Girardi’s struggles, or Carter hart’s down 2nd season (1:19:58-1:32:55). Then John discusses the one Eagles player he thinks is in a prove it year after being disappointed by what he has seen so far (1:33:05-1:43:12). Adam Schefter joins the show, and he thinks the Eagles could be a lot better than people think (1:43:12-1:56:48). Then they get into what they expect the Phillies lineup to look like next year (1:57:00-2:19:46). Later they talk about Ty Lue, and if he is a better coach than we thought , and then in the Lynch Pin, they talk about the Sopranos Prequel trailer, and get into what other shows they’d like to get the prequel movie treatment (2:19:56-2:43:15). They close out the show, and in Cooney’s Corner they discuss the heat wave, and if they prefer the heat or the cold (2:43:25-END).

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ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks the Eagles can surprise people this year, and sees one particular player having a "Monster year."

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John opens with some positives to celebrate to try and combat the negativity around Philly sports (0:04-23:22). Scottie Pippen had some questionable comments yesterday about one of his former coaches (23:22-47:35). Carson Wentz has amnesia (47:35-1:10:51). The guys discuss some potential Ben Simmons trade packages (1:10:51-1:32:49). Overrated vs. Underrated (1:32:49-1:57:50). Bob thinks the Phillies might be closer to the Mets than we think (1:57:50-2:22:52). The guys have a conversation about the nature of fans, and get into some footie talk! (2:22:52-2:46:11). The show wraps up with a check in on the Eastern Conference Finals and some beach discussion (2:46:11-3:09:04).

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