On this week’s OPPOSITION TERRITORY pod, we’re diving into the Kansas City Royals and what their season has looked like thus far as they are seeking to be competitive in the AL Central. A look at the starting pitching and batting is on the menu in this episode. The question is, can they make a run in the division this season? Matthew LaMar from RoyalsReview.com at SB Nation joined us for a great discussion!
Topics Matt and Jeff dove into:
- Rating the Royals starting pitching performance so far this season from a score of 1-10.
- The depth that Michael Lorenzen has provided the Royals starting pitching.
- What has the Royals bullpen meant to the team here in 2025?
- What are the biggest strengths and weaknesses of this team as we’re well into this season?
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Sean Barnard from Fox Sports Philly’s The Gambler, the Pick Swap Media podcast, and Draft Kings for a fantastic discussion about the upcoming 2025 Philadelphia 76ers Draft and also some NBA Conference Finals postseason talk. The guys dove into how important this upcoming Sixers draft is to the future of this organization and team. It was a fun discussion with Sean!
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- Should Daryl Morey and the Sixers front office keep the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft or trade it to acquire other talent?
- Who might the Sixers want to target in the second-round of the draft?
- How competitive could the 76ers be with the right offseason acquisitions next season?
- Thoughts on the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and the matchup we may see in the NBA Finals. 
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On this week’s OPPOSITION TERRITORY pod, we’re diving into the Detroit Lions and what their offseason has looked like thus far as they are expected to, once again, be very competitive in the NFC this upcoming NFL season. This week, Jeff Risdon from The Lions Wire and The Draft Wire joined us for a great discussion about the offense, defense, and how well this team is coached.
Topics Jeff and Jeff dove into:
- What are the expectations for this coming season after a disappointing 2024 season?
- A look at how the Lions continued to focus on drafting in the trenches as a anchor for the team.
- What kind of player will QB Jared Goff and WR Jameson Williams become in 2025?
- What are the biggest strengths and weaknesses of this team heading into this coming season?
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A new era begins for the Philadelphia Flyers as they have now hired their new head coach smack dab in the middle of the rebuild. General Manager Danny Briere now has put into place the first major piece of this offseason as this team apparently moves into a “win now mode.” We dove into it this week along with the upcoming NHL Draft and its implications for this Flyers organization. Kelly Hinkle from BroadStreetHockey.com joined us for some fantastic analysis and a discussion about where this offseason is heading for the men in orange and black.
But first, the guys dove into some Sixers talk as they now have the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft. Who will they like take? (Approx. 4:40)
From there, the guys got into a discussion about how Pete Rose and other dead former MLB players have now been reinstated by MLB’s front office and are now eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Approx. 11:50)
Then the guys discussed whether or not Brandon Marsh can keep up his offensive productivity as he recently came back from a rehab assignment in Lehigh Valley. (Approx. 16:55)
The guys then discussed how the Union are No. 3 in the Eastern Conference and are having a nice season thus far. (Approx. 25:55)
From there, they gave their thoughts on the hiring of Rick Tocchet as the Flyers new head coach. (Approx. 30:55)
What they threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic and in-depth discussion with Kelly Hinkle from Broad Street Hockey about how this Flyers offseason has been progressing. Kelly gave her thoughts on Tocchet as the new head coach. What does the offer sheet threshold mean as a storyline this offseason? How should we be looking at the upcoming Flyers Draft? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 42:15)

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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Mark Schofield from SB Nation for a fantastic discussion about the 2025 Formula One and Grand Prix season. It was our first discussion about F1 here at the PST podcast show, and and eye-opening interview about how F1 is dominating the sports world. It was a fun discussion with Mark!
Topics that Mark and Jeff dove into:
- When did the surge of F1 really start happening in our contemporary history, and why has it moved to another level and eshelon in the sports world?
- Advances in F1 technology has taken the sport to new heights.
- A look at rivalries and where Oscar Piastri’s career may be heading after a great start to the 2025 season.
- How and why have we seen the growth from McLaren that we’ve witnessed as their confidence has certainly been boosted this year?
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Free agency in the NFL has come and gone. The NFL Draft has come and gone. So, how do the four teams in the NFC East now look as we look forward to this upcoming NFL season? We dove into it this week! David Howman from BloggingTheBoys.com joined us for some great analysis and a fantastic discussion on where the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants are heading after a number of moves all teams made during this offseason.
But first, the guys dove into the lack of offensive identity by the Phillies, and what we have and have not seen from them this season. (Approx. 3:35)
From there, the guys got into some NBA talk as NBC will be using AI to recreate Jim Fagan’s voice for promos. Is this something we as fans like? Also, it has been a bizarre second-round of the NBA playoffs. (Approx. 11:45)
Then the guys discussed whether they like or dislike draft lotteries after what we saw with the Flyers during the NHL Draft Lottery, and what’s to possibly come for the Sixers in the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery. (Approx. 24:20)
The guys then discussed Dallas Goedert’s new contract extension with the Eagles. Plus, they ranked the Eagles last five drafts from worst to best. (Approx. 30:35)
What they threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic and in-depth discussion with David Howman from Blogging The Boys at SB Nation about how the NFC East division in the NFL has made alterations and changes in personnel. Which teams are looking good heading into the season? Which teams may struggle? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 46:55)

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On this week’s OPPOSITION TERRITORY pod, we’re diving into the Miami Marlins and what we’ve seen from this team so far during the 2025 MLB season. Yes, they’re currently at the bottom of the NL East division, but this is a team that has interesting pieces moving forward. We also dove into what their future looks like beyond 2025. Ely Sussman from FishOnFirst.com joined us for a great discussion this week!
Topics Ely and Jeff dove into:
- What has been the biggest challenge for this Marlins team so far this season, and why?
- What is the bright spot on this team that Marlins and MLB fans should be focused on?
- Who is one of the most underrated Marlins players of this season?
- What are the internal expectations are for the rest of the 2025 season?
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Josh Rodriguez from The Dime with Josh & Kwab podcast for a fantastic discussion about the 2025 NBA playoffs, what we’ve seen from various teams thus far, and what certain teams will need to do on the court to advance. Can the Knicks beat the Celtics in the semifinals? Who are some under-the-radar players for us to keep our eyes on? It was a fun discussion with Josh!
Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into:
- A look at the Knicks identity in the postseason and what they’ll need to do to compete with the Celtics in the semifinals.
- The Clippers were healthy yet lost in the first-round. Where do they go from here during the offseason?
- How will the Cavaliers vs. Pacers series play out from an offensive and defensive standpoint 
- Who are are some of the most under-the-radar players in the East and West during the NBA playoffs?
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The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t a bad team as we head into May. They’re not a really good team either at this point and after a month of baseball this season. While there are challenges across the board, they’re still a relevant team in the NL East. This week, Ethan Witte from TheGoodPhight.com joined us for a great discussion about where this team is at, and where they’ll be heading as they continue on with the 2025 season.
But first, the guys dove into some Philly sports history from this week. (Approx. 5:55)
From there, the guys reflected on the NFL and Eagles Draft, and how the defensive players picked early in the draft is a sheer testament to Howie Roseman trusting Vic Fangio’s defense and what is needed for continued success in the NFC. (Approx. 9:50)
Then the guys discussed how this is going to be such a critical offseason for the Sixers due to health issues that persist for Joel Embiid, and even more issues that are facing the team. (Approx. 18:50)
The guys then gave their thoughts on the Union unexpectedly parting ways with Daniel Gazdag, and what it means for the team. (Approx. 27:05)
Then they dove into some Phillies talk and how this team just lack the fun feels early this season. May this be why they’re facing some challenges? (Approx. 34:20)
What they threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic and in-depth discussion with Ethan Witte from The Good Phight at SB Nation about how this team is facing a number of challenges. From Aaron Nola to Zack Wheeler to the runners in scoring position storyline, the guys discussed the good and bad when it comes to this Phillies 2025 season. All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 43:15)

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On this week’s OPPOSITION TERRITORY pod, we’re diving into the Pittsburgh Steelers and what their offseason has been looking like, especially after the NFL Draft. Are they still a “mediocre” team or are they putting the pieces together for a run in the AFC North this upcoming season. Dave Schofield from the Steel Curtain Network over at SteelCurtainNetwork.com joined us for a great discussion this week!
Topics Dave and Jeff dove into:
- The quarterback situation for the Steelers heading Into the 2025 regular season.
- Building the defense through the trenches. Will they see success with this strategy?
- What is the identity of the Steelers offense as they seem to be searching?
- Biggest strengths and weaknesses on this team heading into the 2025 regular season?
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