The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

G looks back on the NLDS drama with the whiny Braves, Rob Thomson's bullpen decisions, and gives out flowers to numerous Phillies as they cruise along in the NLCS (1:59). He looks back on the Eagles debacle against the Jets, addresses the offensive struggles and offers thoughts on the incoming Miami Dolphins (21:28). Penn State goes to Columbus to take on Ohio State in college football's biggest week 8 matchup (39:14). Bone to pick of the week is with a very distracted driver (51:02) and the show closes with best bets for the upcoming football slate (53:13).

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Bomb & G take a call on the two loss Notre Dame Fighting Irish and examine some of the big happenings in Week 6 of College Football (1:25). The Phillies dismantled Miami and got the road split in the first two games of the NLDS against the Braves - the guys react and look forward to the remainder of the series (20:50). The Eagles train keeps chugging - thoughts on a road win over the Rams, Jalen Hurts, team chemistry and Aaron Donald/Jalen Carter (45:10). The guys size up two of the biggest threats in the NFC after a Sunday Night Football beatdown (58:10) and close the show with picks of the week (1:02:00).

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G responds to a call into the Spot in the Shade line calling out Ryan Day and the Buckeyes (2:15). Penn State's season thus far is assessed as they head into a bye week (8:45). The Eagles moved to 4-0 with an overtime win over the Commanders on Sunday - thoughts on the Birds at the almost quarter pole of the NFL season (16:41). G gives his outlook on the Phillies playoff prospects as they open the MLB postseason against the Marlins and look to advance to the NLDS to take on the Braves (25:51). G's culinary Bone to Pick of the Week (33:10). Some thoughts on Team USA's performance at the Ryder Cup (36:24). The show closes with football picks for both G and Bomb and one of the most overlooked NFL storylines pertaining to Joe Burrow (38:30).

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The guys respond to your calls into the Spot in the Shade line (3:25). Tweet of the week goes to a choice caption describing Taylor Swift celebrating a Travis Kelce touchdown at Arrowhead (12:51). The Eagles moved to 3-0 with a dominating win over the Bucs on Monday Night Football - the performances of Jalen Carter, Brian Johnson and Jalen Hurts are discussed (21:55). An epic Notre Dame collapse headlined a wild College Football Saturday (48:31). Bones to pick of the week are with Ryan Day and Andrew Luck on TNF (1:01:05). Flowers go to Coach Prime in defeat and legendary Phillies PA frontman Dan Baker (1:09:50). The episode closes with football picks of the week as the guys look to stay HOT (1:17:15).

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Mikey Miss is throwing political haymakers on X for the debut of tweet of the week (0:57). G recaps his North Carolina golf trip to Tobacco Road, Southern Pines and Pine Needles and had a bone to pick with some shady golfers (7:38). The guys discuss protocol for group trip and dinner payments (23:28). Our Philadelphia Eagles moved to 2-0 with a win over the Minnesota Vikings but not without another injury and some wide receiver drama (28:15). Travis Kelce found some blank spaces Sunday in Jacksonville and apparently has a new companion in Taylor Swift (47:02). The show closes with some thoughts on the monster Week 4 CFB slate and best bets for the weekend (55:50).

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The guys react to the Eagles win over the Patriots and offer perspective heading into Thursday Night Football against the Vikings (1:06). Tony Romo and Mike Tirico* fall victim to Bones to Pick of NFL Week 1 (29:22). Flowers go to new father Devonta Smith, Ja'Marr Chase's elves, and the Texas Longhorns (42:56). The show closes with picks against the spread for College Football Week 3 and NFL Week 2 (50:14).

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Tom McCarthy took a day off from Phillies baseball on Sunday (3:23). The guys react to College Football's opening weekend with a focus on the Colorado Buffaloes and LSU/Florida State (7:22). Drew Allar impressed in Penn State's opening win over West Virginia (23:10). The guys run through the Eagles schedule and share some thoughts heading into Sunday's opener against the Patriots (34:10). NFL division winners, playoff teams, Super Bowl matchups and season win totals (46:13). The show closes with the fellas' selections for Week 2 CFB and Week 1 NFL (1:01:10).

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The guys give flowers to a speedy member of the Dallas Cowboys and a helpful staff member who got Bomb dialed in at a local Golf Galaxy (7:45). Bones to pick of the week come from the Tour Championship, the Eagles backup quarterback dilemma and a festive Phillies broadcast last week (16:13). G runs through the Penn State schedule ahead of Saturday's opener against West Virgnia (36:18). The robot Jalen Hurts is rightfully getting some positive national press this preseason (42:35). The show wraps with Week 1 college football picks and defining the unofficial end of Summer (51:59).

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The boys are back from the summer break!

The guys chop it up one last time before the annual July hiatus.

Bomb is headed on his honeymoon and offers some negotiating tips for fellow and future husbands (4:37). Funny fatherly quirks and dog dads (10:53). US Open Recap - thoughts on LACC, spectators, commentators, Xander, Rickie, and Rory's course nutrition (17:01). The Flyers unveiled new jerseys (35:35) and some unlikely faces showed up in a NFL/Fanatics collab (37:25). The guys weigh in on the popular sludge season topic ranking their top 5 current Philadelphia athletes (43:09).

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