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What starts as an Eagles playoff preview immediately devolves into apologies about Taye Diggs, shaving routines, and the shocking revelation that Vic Fangio motivates his defense with actual meatballs. Between backup QB sacrifice rituals, animal-versus-people Super Bowl math, and an all-time meat-filled food tangent, the gang lands on one undeniable truth: if the Eagles are going to win it all, we MUST eat Vic’s meat. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:33 –   Opening Mea Culpa & New Year Reset 

04:20 –  College Football & Bowl Game Travel 

06:30 –   Grooming, Fashion & The Color Yellow 

12:00 –  Eagles Loss Breakdown: McKee, Patullo & Perspective 

18:30 –   The People vs. Animals Playoff Theory 

27:20 –   Defense Wins Championships 

31:30 –   Vic Fangio’s Meatball Motivation System 

43:00 –   Playoff Traditions, Hype Videos & Slogans 

45:30 –   Health, Leadership & Legacy Eagles 

52:00 –   49ers Preview & Fan Base Roast 

58:30 –   Game Day Rituals, Meat Pies, & Prediction Wrap-Up

Statistics & Facts

Jalix Hunt Defensive Stats

• 6.5 sacks (team leader)
• 3 interceptions (team leader)

Current Super Bowl Odds

• Seahawks: +390
• Rams: +430
• Broncos: +650
• Eagles: +800

Vic Fangio’s Meatball Rating

• Brandon Graham rates Fangio’s meatballs 7.5/10

Memorable Quotes

“I couldn’t sleep on New Year’s Eve thinking about how we got Taye Diggs wrong.”  - Dr. TAT

“That defense is hungry—and apparently Italian.” - Panda Dan

“My head exploded when they said we could get a second-round pick for him.” - Stat Boy

“If someone says they’re making meatloaf, you say no thank you and leave.” - Panda Dan

“A meatball is honest. It tells you exactly what it is.” - Dr. TAT

 “Baseball-sized meatballs. These are NFL players.” - Stat Boy

“Seattle is fraudulent.” - Panda Dan

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The Eagles win in Buffalo, which should bring joy, peace, and playoff confidence—but instead sparks yelling, superstition, and a full investigation into the importance of long snappers. The defense is elite, the offense disappears on cue, Charley Hughlett may be a swamp-born terminator, weather is ranked via wed/bed/kill, and the Diggs family tree is legally avoided. A victory, a breakdown, and whatever this podcast has become.

Key Topics Discussed

00:33 –  Welcome Back, Turtle (The Basement Arc) 

01:40 – Eagles vs. Bills: A Win That Felt Illegal

02:30 –  Defense Carrying the Franchise 

06:00 – The Disappearing Offense Problem

08:00 –  Coaching, Adjustments & Andy Reid Flashbacks 

12:20 –  Weather Takes a Dark Turn: Wed / Bed / Kill 

18:00 –  Playoff Math, Seeding Chaos & Week 18 Decisions 

30:00 –  The Charley Hughlett Conspiracy 

38:00 –  Unsung Heroes: Jalyx Hunt 

42:30 –  Red Zone Excellence, Everywhere Else Confusion 

44:10 –  Diggs Talk (Reluctantly) 

1:06:15 – Fan Mail!

Statistics & Facts

Eagles December Record:

• 15–1 in December over the last four seasons

Rushing Efficiency with Cameron Latu:

• On field: ~5+ yards per carry
• Off field: ~2.6 yards per carry

Charley Hughlett Record:

• 7–0 in games where Hughlett is the long snapper
• 4–5 in games without him

New Eagles Franchise Records:

• Dallas Goedert - 11 receiving TDs in the season, most by an Eagles TE in single season
• A.J. Brown - 4 consecutive 1,000+ yard receiving seasons, most by an Eagles WR

Memorable Quotes

“I yelled at my TV with such vitriol that I scared my children.” - Dr. TAT

“I wasn’t gone. I was… regrouping.”
 (Said in a way that made everyone immediately more suspicious.) - Turtle

“That gives me Andy Reid first-15-plays vibes.” - Stat Boy

 “I’m not saying it was Charley Hughlett… but I’m not saying it wasn’t Charley Hughlett.” - Panda Dan

“We are not a Diggs podcast. We are a Jackson, Johnson, Jalen, Jalyx podcast.” - Dr. TAT

“I’ve been thinking about this long and hard. I think I’m just going to start wearing more yellow.” - Stat Boy

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Festivus arrives early as the Set Hike! crew celebrates the Eagles clinching the NFC East by arguing about Pro Bowls, economics, Christmas movies, Midwest accents, and whether watching a game “hard enough” affects the outcome. Computer Scott returns for another Make-A-Wish–caliber appearance, Stat Boy deploys an irresponsible number of monitors, and Josh Johnson is officially declared one of the Three Wise Men of the NFC East. Somewhere in between fights, field goals, and Die Hard comparisons, the Eagles look like a defense-led playoff team — or possibly Home Alone with shoulder pads. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:41 –  Festivus Special Kickoff 

04:24 –  Eagles Clinch NFC East

05:21 –  Playoff Seeding & Strategy 

06:52 –  Pro Bowl Selections & Snubs 

10:12 –  Game Breakdown & Party Viewing Chaos 

12:20 –  Laissez-Faire Economics & Parenting 

14:10 –  Host Disappearance & Role-Playing Segment 

19:36 –  Josh Johnson “Three Wise Men” Theory 

30:27 –  Eagles vs. Clarendons Fight 

33:01 –  Defense-Led Identity & Injuries 

34:07 –  Playoff Matchups & NFC Landscape 

37:09 – Christmas Movie Metaphors for the Eagles

46:44 – Midwest Culture, Accents & Christmas Geography 

Statistics & Facts

The Eagles are 10-5 and won the NFC East back-to-back for the first time since 2004 (20 years) 

Pro Bowl Eagles Named:

• Quinyon Mitchell
• Cooper DeJean
• Cam Jurgens
• Jalen Carter
• Zack Braun

Josh Johnson Appearances:

• 2018 (Washington) – Division clinch
• 2022 (49ers) – NFC Championship
• 2025 (Washington) – Division clinch

“Accuracy Disclaimer”: “10% of the facts on this podcast are true”

Memorable Quotes

“I’d rather go to the Pro Bowl than the Super Bowl.” - Computer Scott

 “I don’t think that’s how Christmas works.” - Panda Dan

 “We’re two-thirds through Die Hard right now.” - Dr. TAT 

“Every time we encounter a Josh Johnson, we get a gift.” - Dr. TAT

"The Pro Bowl is kind of like who wants to have a vacation someplace and play some flag football" - Stat Boy 

 “This is my second Make-A-Wish this month.” - Computer Scott

 “There’s less great podcasting around the Cleveland Browns.” - Computer Scott

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The Eagles absolutely erase the Raiders, and the Set Hike! crew celebrates by spiraling into a wide-ranging discussion that somehow connects fourth-down analytics, Tanner McKee trade value, and the unspoken rules of elevator behavior. Along the way, Dr. TAT, Panda Dan, and Stat Boy explore why elite quarterbacks hate losing more than they love winning, why joy can still be violent, and why anyone sitting crisscross applesauce on an elevator floor should never be trusted. It’s football analysis, life philosophy, and unhinged backup quarterback propaganda—all moving steadily upward. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:47 – Inaugural Episode Confusion & Hanukkah Shoutouts

03:00 – Happy Gilmore & Villain Rankings

08:08 – Eagles vs. Raiders Game Recap

11:10 – Stadium Fashion & Footwear Failures

14:30 – Elevator Etiquette Deep Dive

23:00 – Tanner McKee Appearance & Offensive Identity

28:00 – Joy vs. Fear of Losing

33:30 – “On to Cincinnati” & Clarendon Lore

41:30 – NFC East Race, Injuries & Superstition

49:30 – Tanner McKee Propaganda Hour

56:30 – Life, Elevators & Eagles Philosophy

Statistics & Facts

• Raiders held to ~75 total yards
•  Eagles need 1 win (or 1 Cowboys loss) to clinch NFC East
•  Would be first back-to-back NFC East titles since ~2004
•  A.J. Brown shoe size: Men’s 11; Maxx Crosby shoe size: Men’s 15
• Biology, Life & Completely Serious Science:
  • Skin cells regenerate every 2–4 weeks
  • Stomach lining regenerates every 3–5 days
  • Red blood cells regenerate every ~4 months
  • Liver cells regenerate roughly every 1 year
  • Fat cells regenerate every ~7–10 years
  • Brain cells do not fully regenerate

Memorable Quotes

“It wasn’t a standing ovation. It was more of a standing observation.” - Panda Dan

 “Every backup quarterback is just a future draft pick waiting to happen.” - Stat Boy

“If I saw someone sitting crisscross applesauce in an elevator, I would not enter that elevator.” - Panda Dan

“Life is just a series of elevator rides.” - Dr. TAT

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This episode is an emotional roller coaster disguised as a football podcast, as the crew attempts to unpack Jalen Hurts’ never-before-seen “Turnover Centipede,” a three-stage catastrophe so strange it needed its own scientific classification. While diagnosing the Eagles’ offensive identity crisis and debating whether Kevin Patullo is actually Mad-Eye Moody in a visor, the guys also detour into a full breakdown of Andy Reid’s legendary butt-bump wisdom and the soul-restoring power of the “Positivity Rabbit.” Add in a spirited discussion on whether raiders can raid an eagle’s nest, Pete Carroll’s eternal gum-powered youth, and some light Harry Potter staff sorting, and you’ve got an episode that’s equal parts therapy session, sports analysis, and surreal fever dream — exactly what Eagles fans need right now. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:43 - Episode intro & missing cast members

02:00 - Eagles turmoil & QB chatter

05:22 - The “Turnover Centipede” Breakdown

20:58 - Naming the Turnover Taxonomy

22:05 - Who’s really at fault?

40:19 - Upcoming schedule & ex-Eagles QBs Rushmore

43:16 - Shady McCoy demands Patullo fired

45:00 - Harry Potter Sorting Hats (Eagles staff edition)

1:00:17 - Raiders trivia & Pete Carroll facts

1:07:05 - What IS a Raider?

1:08:09 - Game preview: Raiders @ Eagles

1:20:15 - Andy Reid’s Butt Wisdom

1:21:16 - Predictions & wrap-up

Statistics & Facts

The Hurts “Turnover Centipede”

• First time ever: A player committed two turnovers on the same play (Hurts INT ➝ fumble).
• Related reference: Will Levis had a “turnover-on-turnover” (INT ➝ forced fumble to get ball back). 

Pirates vs. Raiders

• Pirate just goes around the sea, a Raider goes to another village and takes their stuff by force.

Record Without Lane Johnson

• 0–3 this season without Lane Johnson.
• 35.7% win percentage historically without Lane.

Pete Carroll

• Oldest NFL coach in league history (74).

Hurts vs. Geno Smith Comparison

• 2025 Passing Yards:
  • Hurts — 2,754 yards over 382 attempts
  • Geno Smith — 2,648 yards 397 attempts

Memorable Quotes

 “Kenny Pickett has a Super Bowl ring… probably on eBay somewhere. I’m hoping to buy it soon.” - Dr. TAT

 “Carson Wentz is our George Washington — a tall, red-haired, controversial leader.” - Dr. TAT

“Just get all webs in there. Get nice and deep-like.” - Stat Boy

“If you see us, come say hi. We like people.” - Panda Dan

 "“Don’t lose your butt this offseason.” - Andy Reid" - Stat Boy

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In this episode of Set Hike, the crew unravels a bizarre week in Eagles football, from the Black Friday meltdown to the rising legend of Tanner McKee and the alleged Kirk Herbstreit curse haunting the schedule. What begins as game analysis quickly spirals into McGurk’s sweater lore, Pokémon scouting reports, Full House family therapy analogies, and an existential debate about whether the team needs a schematic overhaul—or just an emotional group hug. Equal parts football breakdown and comedic chaos, this episode captures the rollercoaster psyche of modern Eagles fans.

Key Topics Discussed

00:41 - Opening Introductions & New Guest

01:50 - Eagles’ Black Friday Loss Breakdown

03:08 - The Kirk Herbstreit Curse

30:09 - The Tanner McKee Intrusive Thought Hour

35:32 - Is This a Full House Episode or The Wire?

42:10 - Spotify Wrapped, K-pop & Demon Hunters 

54:55 -  Chargers Preview + Betting Lines 

63:19 - Mailbag & Predictions

Statistics & Facts

• Eagles Playoff Probabilities
  • 93% chance to make the playoffs
  • 90% chance to win the division
  • 8% chance to earn the NFC bye
• Tanner McKee:
  • Career Passer Rating 117.2 after two starts (Pro Bowl level threshold = 100; max = 158.3)
  • Speaks Portuguese
  • Member of LDS Church
  • Stanford background
  • May or may not be the chosen one
• Al Michaels vs. Kirk Herbstreit Emmy Count:
  • Al Michaels (age 81) has 7 Emmys.
  • Herbstreit (age 56) has 5 Emmys and is “closing in.”
    Used to fuel the “Herbstreit is an ageless demon” running joke.

Memorable Quotes

“Nobody cares about your Thanksgiving, Dan.” — Dr. TAT (brutal, unprovoked) 

“I'd say we kick him to the curb street.” — Stat Boy (on firing Kirk Herbstreit from existence) 

“What does this offense look like if I have the Mormon Missile at launch?” — Dr. TAT (the McKee temptation begins) 

“We need that Full House hug or we’re turning into The Wire.” — Dr. TAT (on the team’s emotional state) 

“StatBoy, you beautiful soul, if I could kiss you right now, I would.” — Dr. TAT (after Mekhi Becton update)

“He’s the Rob Lowe of sports.” — Dan (quickly corrected with great offense) 

“If Sirianni turns his hat around, it’s on.” — McGurk (Ash Ketchum rules of football) 

“Are the Browns just a Dugtrio?” — McGurk (Pokémon scouting report) 

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In this Thanksgiving-week episode, the crew breaks down the Eagles’ brutal loss to Dallas, debates what’s really wrong with the offense, and spirals beautifully into chaos involving weather patterns, cartoon bears, biomechanics, and celestial bodies. Along the way, Stat Boy delivers his most unhinged “statistics” yet, Turtle derails the show via Jellystone Park, and a mystery listener from Boardman, Oregon becomes a show legend. 

Despite the loss, the gang finds reasons for optimism as they look ahead to Bears–Eagles and discuss how to fix the offensive identity.

Key Topics Discussed

00:46 — Episode kickoff & Sunday meltdown therapy

02:16 — Eagles’ collapse vs Dallas

03:33 — Injury bug & “Bullet Bill Sidney Brown”

12:59 — Weather tangent + Dan’s secret weatherman aspirations

15:43 — Hurricanes, tides, and a meteorology deep dive

17:26 — Cowboy vs Eagle: A biological death match

23:18 — Season perspective: the Green Bay–Detroit–Dallas gauntlet

47:02 — Biomechanics, surgeries, and why Jim hates orthopedic medicine

48:24 — Fixing the Eagles offense

49:22 — “Let Hurts rip it” / conservative QB discourse

51:05 — Mekhi Becton, podcast godfather & fan-ride fantasy

52:10 — The Great Bear Debate

61:33 — Chicago Bears preview + Pickens talk

62:45 — Gambling preview

76:05 — Stat Boy’s Planet Rankings & Weather Classics

Statistics & Facts

• Eagles committed 14 penalties verse Cowboys; Cowboys committed 8 for 69 yards (“Nice”).
• Snow Bowl 2013: LeSean McCoy rushed for 217 yards. 
• Pickle Juice Game (2000): Field temperature reached 109°F. 
• Beyond Earth, the “most livable” options are:
  • Mars
  • A Jupiter moon
  • Two Saturn moons

Memorable Quotes

• “Surgeons have ruined the offensive line of the Philadelphia Eagles.”  - Dr. TAT
• “Yeah, we’re hanging in there, Jim.” (said like a man who is definitely not hanging in.) - Panda Dan
• “Pick a bear.” (After giving up entirely on the tangent.) - Turtle
• “Eric Matthews married a moose — that’s the fact.”  - Stat Boy
• “I’m one of the bots that listens to your show.” - Computer Scott

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In this lively and wildly entertaining episode of Set Hike!, the crew breaks down the Eagles’ gritty win over the Lions, fueled by a dominant defensive performance and some questionable offensive decisions. Between deep football analysis, absurd tangents about saints, Johnson size comparisons, French cavalry injuries, and the ongoing epidemic of NFL-spitting incidents, this episode blends sharp sports insight with full-blown comedy chaos.
With Cowboys week approaching, the guys debate matchups, prediction models, and—most importantly—cadences, bottled water caps, and Australian meat pies.

Key Topics Discussed

00:42 – Show Intro & Crew Banter

01:49 – Lions Game Recap

05:00 – Panda Dan’s Game Day Rituals

07:44 – Being an Opposing Fan at the Linc

09:29 – Defensive Masterclass Discussion

15:15 – Process vs. Results Debate

17:50 – Injury Talk: Lane Johnson & Nakobe Dean

21:25– The Johnson-to-Johnson Breakdown

24:17]– Food at the Linc

27:20 – Assessing the Eagles Defense

30:55 – Cowboys Week Preview

31:21 – NFL Spitting Epidemic

38:59 – Dak Prescott’s Cadence Rant

45:46 – Cowboys–Eagles Predictions

Statistics & Facts

• Lions averaged 31 points per game entering the Eagles matchup: Eagles held them to 9.
• Lions fan percentage at the Linc: ~6–7% according to Dan.
• Eagles defense last two games: 2 touchdowns allowed on 22 possessions.
• Turnover differential insight: If a team is –2 or –3, win probability drops dramatically
• Lane Johnson impact: Eagles record without Lane: 15–23.
• Cowboys offense ranking: 3rd in the NFL this season.
• Hurts record at AT&T Stadium: 1–3, per Stat Boy.

Memorable Quotes

• “The Lions averaged 31 points going into the game. They scored nine. That’s less than 31.” - Dr. TAT
• “There’s a lot of hugging sometimes… but yeah, it’s a family-like atmosphere.” - Panda Dan
• “I always tell my son: never be the second spitter.” - Dr. TAT
• “You hike the ball, but you hut to get the hike.” - Dr. TAT
• “Winning is the only thing that matters.” - Panda Dan
• “That Johnson is one inch and one pound smaller.” - Stat Boy
• “Every time I’ve gone to an Eagles-Giants game, the Giants have lost pretty good.” - Turtle

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The Birds won ugly, A.J. Brown is subtweeting again, and Kevin Patullo might be hiding in a Scooby-Doo hallway somewhere. Jim, Dan, Stat Boy, and Turtle dive into the Monday night grinder against Green Bay, celebrate the arrival of another elite Jalen, and try (unsuccessfully) to stay on topic.

From roasting the Giants to debating fullback philosophy to a heated argument about pennies, this episode has everything you didn’t know you needed from a football podcast.

Key Topics Discussed

00:43 – Intro & Turtle’s Chaotic Entrance

01:44 – Reaction to Monday Night Eagles vs. Packers

02:21 – Jalen Phillips & Pass Rush Talk

03:36 – The “Best Jalen Team” Debate

04:40 – Linebacker Usage & The J-Name Theory

07:38 – Lions Preview

08:16 – The Fantasy Genius Weighs In

32:35 – Fullback Talk & Offensive Scheme Nerd-Out

34:09 – Offensive Line Concerns

42:07 – A.J. Brown & Locker Room Dynamics

43:06 – Dan Campbell Love Fest

71:30 – U.S. Mint Deep Dive & Penny Politics

73:32 – Closing Thanks

Statistics & Facts

• Eagles vs. Packers final score: 10–7 — described as a defensive battle. 
• Texans have the most Jalens in the NFL: 5 total — only one is a starter. 
• Stat Boy estimates ~30 Jalens league-wide — used as part of the “J-name advantage” theory. 
• It costs ~4x as much to manufacture a penny as the penny’s worth — part of a joke about mint economics. 
• Four official U.S. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point — Stat Boy correction.

Memorable Quotes

“Stats and feelings are two different things. Keep those feelings aside.” - Dr. TAT

“The most successful football players have the first letter in their name as J.” - Dr. TAT

“Jalen Carter is our best defensive player, and it’s exciting.” - Panda Dan

“The Houston Texans have five Jalens.” (Spoken with the authority of a man who fact-checks for fun.) - Stat Boy

“Dan Campbell should be on the Supreme Court of the NFL.” - Dr. TAT

“We all know he wants to bite someone’s kneecap off — and I can only applaud that.” - Dr. TAT

“We might win a second or third game this year.” (Said with genuine hope.) - Turtle

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In the debut episode of The Set Hike Podcast, hosts Dr. Jim “TAT”, Panda Dan, and Stat Boy Roman kick things off with lively banter about the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season, reflecting on the team’s golden era, fan superstitions, and upcoming matchups. The trio blend humor, nostalgia, and sharp football insight—touching on everything from Eagles history and game predictions to Black Friday chaos, Uber stats, and the mysterious powers of cologne.

Key Topics Discussed

00:40 - Show Introduction

02:34 - Origins of the Show

04:00 - Eagles Through the Years

07:05 - The Philly Way of Winning

12:00 - Eagles Current Season Outlook

14:50 - Black Friday & Macy’s Tangent

19:00 - Bears Matchup Predictions

26:00 - Ride-Sharing Deep Dive

28:00 - Dan’s Game-Day Rituals

33:00 - Eagles Jerseys & Superstitions

38:00 - Jalen Hurts & Disney Debate

42:00 - Brandon Graham’s Return

45:50 - Lane Johnson’s Greatness

48:10 - A.J. Brown’s Drama

56:30 - The Genie Scenario

1:01:00 - Trade Deadline Recap

Statistics & Facts

• Eagles Record: 6–2 heading into Week 10 (Nov. 6, 2025).
• Black Friday Fatalities: 17 deaths since 2006 related to shopping incidents.
• Macy’s Stores: 455 U.S. locations; 680 total worldwide.
• Uber Stats: 64 billion rides and deliveries since 2010.
• Lane Johnson Honors: 2× First-Team All-Pro, 3× Second-Team All-Pro.
• A.J. Brown 2023 Streak: 6 consecutive games with 125+ receiving yards.
• Eagles Projected Record: Hosts predict between 13–4 and 14–3 finish.

 Memorable Quotes

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