Phillies UnPhiltered

Brent and Jim break down the Phillies' extremely disappointing Game 1 Divisional Series loss to the Dodgers. They delve into Turner, Schwarber, and Harper going a combined 1 for 11, Rob Thomson's fatal managerial decisions to not start Strahm in the 7th inning and to pinch hit for Brandon Marsh late in the game. The pair also discuss the exciting Wild Card round games and how each of the other Divisional Series are going. Finally, Noah joins Jim and Brent in the latest installment of Guess That Phillie, as he attempts to stump both of the podcast's hosts. 

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim talk about the Phils wrapping up the regular season against the Marlins and Twins. They give their picks for Studs and Duds for the entire regular season, and provide their picks for team MVP. The pair also do their respective playoff brackets, making their picks for who will win each round and how many games each series will take. The person whose bracket is the most accurate will win the honor of being the lead host on next season's first episode!

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim are back after a week off to discuss the Phillies' return to the playoffs and their second consecutive NL East title. The pair delve into the team's high level of play over the past two weeks including a four game sweep over the Mets and the series win in LA. They also talk about the state of the pitching staff, the contributions from players like Bader and Marsh, and the steady return from injury by players like Alec Bohm and Trea Turner. 

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim discuss the last two weeks of Phillies baseball. They discuss the historic four homer night by Schwarber against the Braves, the solid starting pitching by the lefties, the reliable bullpen, the inconsistency of the big bats, and the major contributions of guys like Bader and Marsh. They also break down the controversial Phillies Karen situation.

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim discuss the Phillies' successful week against the Mariners and Nationals. They talk about the excellent starting pitching, the impressive offense, and the improved bullpen. The pair also talk about what Zack Wheeler's absence for the remainder of the season means, Aaron Nola's performance in two starts back from injury, and the possibility of seeing Andrew Painter in Phillies pinstripes come September. Brent tries to stump Jim in this week's installment of GTP.

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim discuss the team's highly disappointing week of baseball against the Reds and Nats. The pair also break down Zack Wheeler's unfortunate news of being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder and what it could mean for him both personally and professionally. They also talk about the return of both Alec Bohm and Aaron Nola. They delve into the Jekyll and Hyde offense, including a rant by Brent about the team's hitting coach, Kevin Long. Jim tries to stump Brent in this week's installement of GTP. 

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim discuss the Phillies' highly successful week, including a weekend sweep of the Rangers. They talk about the newly improved bullpen, the late-game offensive magic, and the continued dominance at the plate by guys like Schwarber and Marsh. They explore the fact that some of the starting pitching,  especially Zack Wheeler, seems to be underperforming as compared to earlier in the season. Finally, will Brent be able to stump Jim in this week's GTP?

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim discuss the Phillies series against the White Sox and the Tigers this past week. They discuss some of the positives, negatives, and everything in between, including Harper and Schwarber continuing to hit for power, Cristopher Sanchez's growing dominance on the mound, and the struggles of Kepler and Strahm. The pair also break down the two deadline moves by the club  to bring in Duran and Bader. Jim tries to stump Brent in this week's installment of GTP.

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim discuss the team's offensive outburst against the Red Sox and Yankees, including the elevated performances at the plate by Schwarber, Harper, and Realmuto. They also delve into a few players hurting the team lately such as Luzardo, Kepler, and Romano. They discuss how the team's pitching has been slightly less dominant with the exception of Cristopher Sanchez. And the pair toss around some trade possibilities and give their thoughts on a few prospective deals we could potentially see this week. Finally, Brent tries to stump Jim in this week's installment of GTP.

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy

Brent and Jim discuss the Phillies' disappointing first series following the All-Star Break against the Angels. They discuss the recent success of Bryce and Kyle at the plate, as well as the myriad of struggles the team has had with pitching, defense, and offensive production from the bottom of the lineup. The pair also speculate about what moves the front office might make at the upcoming trade deadline. Finally, GTP returns this week, as Jim tries to stump Brent. 

Episode Credits:

Music:

Opening Theme: Rebel by LNDO

Closing music: The First Scene by Aiden Hatfield

Artwork: Jim Russo and Sweeetdreamss

Producers: Brent Tracy and Jim Russo

Editor: Brent Tracy