The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

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PGA & Lulu Country Club Pro Ron Robinson joins the show to discuss his golf career, setting a course record, tips for weekend golfers, and future competition (28:53 - 1:03:39).  

Bomb & G wrap up the college football season discussing Georgia's dismantling of TCU in the National Championship Game (2:16). The guys answer a listener question from the Spot in the Shade line regarding the SEC vs. Big Ten debate (16:09). The Philadelphia Eagles locked up the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs, but the boys aren't feeling too optimistic about a Super Bowl run (1:03:40). The show concludes with a preview of NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. The guys give their desired divisional round opponents for the Birds and offer their favorite bets for the first round of the NFL playoffs (1:12:41).

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Bomb & G offer their best to PA Native and Buffalo Bills Defensive Back Damar Hamlin. They break down the tragic evening and odd series of events that transpired at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football (1:17). The guys offer their perspective on the mass reaction, previous accidents at Paycor Stadium, and the role of the NFL (13:10). Bomb was in the building for an all-around pitiful effort from team and fans alike as the Philadelphia Eagles fell at home to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday (25:05). Quick thoughts on the Birds season finale against the New York Giants (41:30). TCU defeated Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl (43:24) and Georgia outlasted Ohio State in the Peach Bowl (55:00) to set up Monday's National Championship game - early thoughts on the Natty (1:09:43). Penn State defeated Utah in the Rose Bowl - what it means for G's 2023 expectations and Bomb's fanhood as a Pennsylvania taxpayer (1:12:09).

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The guys react to the Philadelphia Eagles second loss of the NFL season to the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Eve (0:32). They discuss the Super Bowl broadcast team and some of the online antics between the Philly and Dallas fans (18:57). The upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints is previewed and the fellas weigh in on the playing status of Jalen Hurts (24:30).  The efforts of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Green Bay Packers stood out in Week 16 as the NFL playoff picture continues to take shape (28:58). Bomb & G share their thoughts and make picks for the College Football Playoff (41:38) and round out the episode talking on Penn State's trip to the Rose Bowl to face the Utah Utes (56:34).

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G is joined by good friend and reoccurring guest, Juice. The guys discuss G's recent visit to Scottsdale, Arizona (3:32). They talk about the 13-1 Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts' injury and the upcoming Christmas Eve game against the Dallas Cowboys (9:20). Juice took a hard loss in the fantasy football playoffs and the league finalists decided on a highly debatable split of the prize money (30:45). They examine some of the recent craziness and outlandishly poor officiating across the NFL (46:44). A listener is frustrated with Joel Embiid (54:56). Juice gives his College Football Playoff picks (1:06:09) and wants to know G's least favorite thing about Christmas as the episode closes with some holiday discussion (1:16:47)

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G and Bomb discuss the Philadelphia Eagles as they became the first team to secure a spot in the NFL Playoffs after dismantling the New York Giants on Sunday. The guys examine how easy things have looked for Jalen Hurts and company and debate how soon Nick Sirianni should apply the bubble wrap to his starters. They evaluate the landscape of Super Bowl contending teams and coaches in both the NFC and AFC. Bomb spoke about Doug Pederson at a leadership conference (19:20). The Spot in the Shade line honors the late, great Mike Leach (26:26). The guys answer listener questions sharing thoughts on the lite beer landscape and favorite Christmas tunes (35:18). 

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We go behind enemy lines this week and bring in New York fan and great friend of the show, Bob Party. He discusses growing up and living in the Philadelphia area while maintaining his New York allegiances (2:50). G and Bob discuss MLB Free Agency as the Phillies sign Trea Turner, the Mets sign Justin Verlander, and Jacob deGrom departs for the Texas Rangers (6:37). G looks back on the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Tennessee Titans and offers up an interesting analogy for his feelings on the Birds this season (19:00). The guys preview Sunday's affair with the New York Giants and take a look around the NFL (25:16). They react to Penn State's season, give their thoughts on the Rose Bowl bid, and break down the final College Football Playoff rankings (44:06). The episode closes with a tale from a recent bachelor party they attended (1:01:25). 

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Bomb was on the field for pregame festivities at Sunday Night Football (1:15). The guys discuss some gambling and address the blowback received for betting against the home team (11:20). The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 of the NFL season to move to 10-1 on the year - recap, analysis, thoughts on the black helmets, and a look ahead to the Tennessee Titans (18:10). The fellas check in on old pal Doug Pederson after a dramatic win for the Jacksonville Jaguars (40:06). They recap Week 13 in College Football, examine the conference championship slate, and evaluate potential playoff ranking scenarios (44:15). Bomb's Bone to Pick of the Week is with Friendsgiving following a rough go over the holiday weekend (1:12:45). He parlays the experience into a public service announcement for Christmas Eve plans (1:25:40).

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The guys discuss the Philadelphia Eagles ugly win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday and assess where the Birds stand following a couple of underwhelming performances (2:25). They evaluate Nick Sirianni's emotion and comments regarding Frank Reich (32:00) Each give their latest top 6 rankings in College Football and discuss more possible playoff scenarios as Week 13 looms (43:04). G is flustered with airport people after a trip to Scottsdale last week for some golf and a bachelor party (53:40). The boys each share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving (1:06:44).

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Bomb & G discuss some of the characters that stand out amongst the crazy Philly fan base. They react to the Philadelphia Eagles suffering their first loss of the season at the hands of the Washington Commanders. There was some horrific officiating on Monday Night Football. The guys take a look at the AFC and NFC playoff pictures and identify which teams could do some damage when the NFL playoffs arrive. Both provide their current Top 6 teams in College Football and look ahead to some College Football Playoff scenarios. G went to the Penn State/Maryland game this weekend. Bomb's Bone to Pick of the Week is with the recent FTX debacle and the crypto nerds. The show closes with a holiday edition mix and match six pack as the fellas look forward to Thanksgiving.

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G breaks down the Philadelphia Phillies loss in the World Series to the despicable Houston Astros. Were the bats or the arms to blame? The debatable decision to yank Zack Wheeler in Game 6 is examined. He has it out for some of the Philadelphia fan antics down at Citizens Bank Park and takes a quick look at the offseason ahead. The Philadelphia Eagles moved to 8-0 with a win over the Houston Texans and Howie Roseman sonned a silly Philly fan. The second college football playoff rankings were released Tuesday night - G reacts and gives his thoughts on how things may shake out as CFB heads for the home stretch. The show wraps with the listener Spot in the Shade line and a quick bone to pick with Joel "The Process" Embiid.

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