The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

G previews the 2023 Masters starting with a mini bone to pick of the week regarding the LIV golf tour drama of the past year (3:30). The status of Tiger Woods and his odds to make the cut are examined (7:59). G dives into some trends and gives out his longshot, mid-tier, and chalk picks to win at Augusta this weekend (11:13).

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Bomb & G discuss the best times of year has spring has almost sprung (1:41). The guys examine the ramifications of the Rhys Hoskins injury and provide expectations as the Phillies are set to kick off their season on MLB Opening Day (4:26). Jonathan Gannon and NBA only basketball fans are subjects for this week's Bones to Pick of the Week (18:30). Kansas State's Markquis Nowell and some helpful furniture experts are getting their flowers from the boys for recent performances (34:59). This episode of TFTS wraps with final four picks and some commentary on the WGC Dell match play (50:21).

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G and Bomb are joined this week by host of the new Soaring Highs and Crushing Lows Podcast to discuss a myriad of topics. Fran, also know as Frnacis, is a Northeast Philadelphia native currently grinding away in Florida. He discusses his move down the coast, a colossal failure searching for love on Hinge, officiating youth sports, and driving for Lyft. The guys trade tales on Philadelphia, sports highlights, and the Murdaughs as Fran gives an interesting pick for college basketball national champion.

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The guys return from a one-week hiatus and share highlights from Bomb's wedding this past weekend (4:07). Bomb is pro pitch clock for the upcoming MLB season and G awards himself for saving a dog on this week's flower hour (14:35). Bones to pick of the week are with the Baltimore Ravens' handling of the Lamar Jackson saga and the embarrassment of Philly sports that is the Philadelphia Flyers organization (29:34). The show closes with Players Championship picks (46:41).

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Tahoma 31 reached out to TFTS regarding Sodgate coverage (2:54). Bomb and G answer some listener questions concerning nuptials, embarrassing athletic moments, and Lulu Country Club (7:56). Bones to pick of the week are with the Philly reaction to Mac McClung's dunk contest showing and an unacceptable act on the golf course (38:40). Kyle Schwarber's song ruling and Netflix's Full Swing took home flowers from the guys this week on a debut segment (51:01).

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Nick Sirianni showed a different demeanor leading the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII media night - Bomb and G break down some notable quotes from all of the availability (3:15). The guys preview the contest with Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs (19:41). Gotham City Vig joins the show to give his thoughts on the Birds, break down key matchups, and offer some valuable prop bets for the big game (33:26). The guys rule on some potential violations in regard to Super Bowl viewing and Eagles fandom (57:34). Episode 81 of TFTS closes with game picks - final score predictions for the NFL finale in Glendale on Sunday (1:13:30).

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Bomb and G react to the Philadelphia Eagles win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game and debunk the lame talking points of mainstream football pundits (0:33). Where does Nick Sirianni stand in the ranks of all time Birds coaches (29:00)? The Kansas City Chiefs will meet Philly in Glendale after a win in the AFC title game and some questionable NFL officiating (35:22). The show wraps up with a discussion on purchasing pre-championship apparel and the boys respond to listener questions (43:27).

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G reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles beatdown of the New York Giants on Saturday night (0:59) and comments on the antics of Nick Sirianni and members of the Philly sports media (7:55). He offers thoughts on the remainder of the Divisional Round games in the NFL Playoffs (15:29). Fired up listeners dialed in to the Spot in the Shade line - G responds (30:15). The show closes with picks on the AFC Championship game and the Eagles date with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship - who will be in Glendale for Super Bowl LVII (42:54)?

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The guys gave out some accolades as they recap the first round of the NFL playoffs. The NFC East represented as the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants highlighted the best performances of Super Wild Card Weekend 2:33. Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers and Tom Brady headlined the worst performances of the weekend 13:24. Biggest takeaways from the first six playoff games 25:32 and G is hot with all the mainstream infatuation with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers 28:35. The Philadelphia Eagles will play the New York Giants in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs - preview 35:20 and game picks 50:57.

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