The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

The guys put a bow on the NBA season and reflect on the Sixers situation (4:15). The Baby Gronk grift is real and an overexcited Tom McCarthy make for bones to pick this week (14:30). Philadelphia's #1 Golf Instructor and caddie Mike Dynda joins the show from The Los Angeles Country Club to preview this weekend's US Open (28:50). The show closes with a continued preview and the fellas offering their picks to win golf's third major of the year (47:50).

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Loyal listener and friend of the show, the Don, joins this week's episode. Bomb has it out for some not so tough competitors at Lulu's Club Championship (3:07). The guys react to the golf news heard round the world as the PGA and LIV merge via Saudi PIF cash (9:13). Flower hour for Dustin Johnson, a hack golfer, Philly taxi drivers, and Zion Williamson (30:25). Danny Briere made his first big splash as Flyers GM shipping out Ivan Provorov (39:48). Big man play in the NBA Finals is discussed (48:34). The Phillies broadcasters enjoyed pizza as Trea Turner hit a dinger this week and some thoughts from Penn's run in the NCAA Baseball Tournament (56:55).

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G shares his hole in one story (1:15) and has a bone to pick with Michael Block's length comments (15:57). A fitting documentary is being released about a historic Philadelphia team this week (22:23). G empathizes with the Boston sports fans and the guys get into Jimmy Butler, the Heat and the Sixers hiring of Nick Nurse (25:47). Bomb recognizes the Penn Quakers baseball team as they head to the 2023 NCAA Baseball Tournament (43:39) and is fired up about Scott Rolen's Phillies Wall of Fame induction (51:08). The show closes with some thoughts on Zach Bryan as his tour stops in Philadelphia and the guys pick the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals (55:15).

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G is joined by host of The Samboner Show and local social media star Mick Mckenzie. Mick shares some background on the origins of "samboning" and his hiatus from Corporate America (3:40). He offers a compelling perspective on competing with other foodies on social media (13:30). The guys share their favorite spots in Sea Isle City, New Jersey ahead of Memorial Day weekend (18:22). Mick joins in on this week's Bone to Pick of the Week segment (31:06). The show wraps with some sports talk on Michael Block at the PGA and what's next for the Sixers (37:50).

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Bomb & G break down the end of another Sixers season in the second round of the NBA Playoffs shortly after the final buzzer. The guys discuss Joel Embiid, the process era, and look forward to what's next as the offseason is officially underway. They hear from a disgruntled fan on the Spot in the Shade Line and respond to some listener questions.

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The guys react to the Sixers series lead over the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid's NBA MVP award (0:45). Another week, another dollar dog night full of circus tricks at the Phillies game (21:23). G is annoyed with the Philly representation at Barstool and ESPN's playoff broadcasts (33:37). Bomb spotted Philly Wallen despite the damaged vocal cords and some thoughts on Taylor Swift in Philly (38:52). The show concludes with one final bone to pick that leads to a discussion on tipping (46:13).

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G and Bomb have nothing but major flowers to give to Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles for their acquisitions in the 2023 NFL Draft (1:56). Bones to pick of the week: G on the local personalities who had Bijan to the Birds and "experts" who had Sean Clifford's backup as a top ten talent (23:20), Bomb on the Jonathan Gannon tampering violation during Super Bowl week (35:37) and the Phillies dollar dog dilemma (47:10). The show closes with a discussion on Jimmy Butler and the guys picks for Sixers/Celtics in round two of the NBA Playoffs (59:48).

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The Sixers are on to round two of the NBA Playoffs, but Joel Embiid is banged up again. G has a bone to pick with Jo and Doc Rivers (1:20). NBC Sports Philadelphia's Eagles reporter Dave Zangaro joins TFTS to preview this week's NFL Draft (7:11). He discusses Jalen Hurts' new deal, assesses the current roster, and offers some possibilities for round one and beyond for the Birds.

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The guys discuss the record-breaking deal that Jalen Hurts signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday morning (3:25). The Sixers are rolling over the Brookyln Nets in round one of the NBA playoffs and Bball Paul is in the mix (12:10). Bomb reflects on some well aging takes from TFTS regarding the development of young players in this city (17:15). G wants to know when it's acceptable to be in on the Sixers and sparks a 4 for 4 discussion (21:08). Jon Rahm and the Sacramento Kings get their flowers (29:40). Bomb sent a fan email to a local Philly media establishment (32:17).

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G needs a golf etiquette ruling from a round over the weekend (1:35). Bomb attended the Phillies throttling of the Marlins on Monday Night - he came away with a few bones to pick with a grotesque exposure and overpriced concessions (4:59). The guys share their takeaways from this year's Masters Tournament discussing the LIV dynamic, Rory Mcilroy, and pool payments (16:50). The episode concludes with some Sixers talk as they open the NBA Playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets and Joel Embiid looks set to capture the almighty MVP award (34:25).

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