On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the Eagles maddening loss to the Dallas Cowboys and analyzes the shortcomings of Nick Sirianni and 2025 Saquon Barkley (1:27). He looks ahead to the Black Friday matchup against the Chicago Bears (17:40). Mike is appalled with his fellow Nittany Lions that are pounding the table to make Terry Smith the full-time head coach at Penn State after wins against Michigan State and Nebraska (19:39). The show closes with a theory on why the NFL and College Football products are on the decline (24:49).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike compliments the Eagles defense (1:50) and completes a case analysis determining who is responsible for the continued offensive struggles after the win over the Detroit Lions (5:27). He shares his takeaways from Week 11 of the NFL season (27:35) and calls out a college coach after blowing a historic halftime lead (30:16). Mike shares what he's heard on the Penn State coaching search and offers his top two candidates (32:14). The show closes with reaction to the Internet Invitational (35:34) and an added BONUS SEGMENT with INSTANT REACTION to Virginia Tech's hiring of James Franklin (42:13).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the Eagles win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football (2:10) and shares some compelling numbers on the Birds' offensive struggles (9:43). He looks forward to the Sunday night matchup against the Detroit Lions (19:31) and responds to a listener call on the state of ESPN (22:35). The show closes with Mike laying into Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, praising the New England Patriots, and addressing criticism over his pregame analysis of Penn State/Indiana (27:52).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike evaluates the Eagles NFL trade deadline moves (2:19) and sizes up the NFC competition entering November (7:16). He shares a listener's note on Bryce Harper and analyzes the prerogative of the modern-day athlete (17:01). Troel Embiid is back for the Sixers making lewd gestures and getting fined - how the Sixers big man's actions might be a bad influence (23:52). Mike gives his assessment of the Flyers lost weekend, Rick Tocchet's response and the early poor play of Matvei Michkov (27:31). The show closes with commentary on the dispute between YouTube TV and Disney (30:53).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the Eagles win over the New York Giants (1:51) and comments on AJ Brown's status in Philadelphia (7:22). He addresses the Sixers encouraging start and explains why he is willing to get back on board with Joel Embiid in a reduced role (17:08). Bryce Harper is making more news off the field than on the field for the Phillies after a not so ringing endorsement from Dave Dembrowski (20:21). Mike explains how the Flyers start lends hope for NHL playoff contention (26:10). The show closes with discussion on the new era of college football and a historic, and outrageously expensive, coaching carousel (28:45).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the firing of Penn State Football coach James Franklin (2:41) and comments on the early front runner to replace him (21:48). He breaks down another abbreviated Red October, explains why the Phillies lost to the Dodgers, and offers initial thoughts on how to improve the ball club in the MLB offseason (25:56). The show closes with reaction to the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Giants and why Sunday at the Vikings is the most intriguing regular season game in a long while for the Birds (32:52).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Denver Broncos and provides perspective on the negativity surrounding the Birds early season performance and AJ Brown (1:52). He addresses the debacle at the Rose Bowl for Penn State Football and James Franklin as they fell to winless, coachless UCLA (15:27). Mike gives his outlook on the new Flyers season as Rick Tocchet makes his debut behind the bench Thursday at the Florida Panthers (25:01). The show closes with some troubling Phillies numbers, Mike's reaction to the NLDS Game 1 loss to the Dodgers and his outlook for the rest of the series (28:53).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and looks forward to a Week 5 matchup with the Denver Broncos (1:18). He provides analysis on yet another marquee loss for James Franklin and Penn State in the whiteout versus Oregon (9:21). Team USA fell to Team Europe in the Ryder Cup - what went wrong and how the American fans also embarrassed on the big stage (19:24). The show closes with some thoughts on the Phillies prospects in the MLB postseason as they await the winner of the Reds and the Dodgers (26:57).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Los Angeles Rams (00:30) and looks forward to a Week 4 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (24:10). The Bills and Packers are mortal and other NFL Week 3 observations (25:15). Penn State hosts Oregon to headline a big Saturday of College Football - Mike debunks a common Nittany Lion fan myth and explains why a win over the Ducks is mandatory for their season aspirations (30:25).

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On this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike praises the Phillies for clinching a playoff berth in the National League despite injuries to Zack Wheeler and Trea Turner (1:03). He reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Kansas City Chiefs (4:57), Fox's tush push commentary and looks forward to a Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams (23:40). Mike's NFL Week 2 observations and NFC/AFC contender tiers (26:35). The show closes with reaction to the weekend of College Football and a case study that Penn State might want to emulate if James Franklin continues to fall short (34:15).

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