The Sixers lost (again) to the Celtics, this time with the entire country watching on Christmas. We give our takeaways from the game about Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and the rest of the roster, the decision to run a dribble handoff to JJ Redick as the final play, how they can make better use of the personnel they have, and the personnel they need. Finally, we go through some interesting Process related Christmas gifts we saw, including Sixers legos, a Fly The Process IV trip, and a Sam Hinkie blanket.

2018 was another weird year for all of us, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We go through the biggest things that happened in Sixers and Ricky land throughout the year, and what they feel like in retrospect. Of course we discuss Embiid's All-Star appearance, last year’s playoffs, Burnergate, the Butler trade, Fultz, the confetti game, the Elton Brand hire, and much, much, much more. For even more on the year in Sixers, check out AU’s top 100 moments of 2018. We also debut a new song about the podcast from Philly band Hurry.

After weeks, months, of being the guy who looks at the bright side of life, Mike was finally broken by the game against the Spurs, a game he shouldn’t have watched. We discuss the Sixers inability to solve the Embiid double teams on post-ups, the thin roster, if any potential trade targets can help, and if they can fix it for this year. We also discuss what their plan should be during free agency, and this week’s appearance on House Hunters International.

The Sixers have the least depth of any Eastern Conference contedender. We discuss what the biggest culprits are for them being in this position, if they can remedy it this year, and if it’s worth fixing this year. We talk about the team’s late game offense when Joel Embiid has the ball, some hilarious quotes from a Jimmy Butler interview in GQ, Dave Silver’s latest lie, the sad Markelle Fultz story in the Washington Post, and a brand new Jigsaw.

** Less than 100 spots left for Fly The Process IV to Minnesota. Go to our website for details! **

Jimmy Butler appeared on JJ Redick’s (not on social media) podcast, we discuss the appearance, Butler’s groin, the concerns with giving him a five-year max, the loss to the Nets and the Sixers inability to guard guards, why the Sixers didn’t pick up Furkan Korkmaz’s option, a potential Markelle Fultz trade, go Around The League with Ish Smith to discuss Steph Curry and walking on the moon, and the 2008-2013 Sixers in the Lorenzo Brown mailbag.

** Fly The Process IV to Minnesota is 2/3 sold out. Go to our website to reserve your spot! **

Joel Embiid said that he wasn’t happy with taking a night off, or the way he was used. We discuss Embiid’s comments, the Sixers win over the Pistons and the Mike Muscala game, how the Sixers might fill out the rest of their rotation, the latest developments in the Fultz saga and Andrew Unterberger joins and we discuss our least favorite Sixers of all time.

The Sixers and the Raptors were in the spotlight of the NBA on Wednesday night, and it was a game for about three quarters. Spike and Mike talk about what they took from the loss, Embiid’s bad game and if it’s related to workload, Simmons’ less-aggressive play, Butler’s scoring outburst, and how the Sixers will fill out the rotation. We also discuss the next stop in the Markelle Fultz saga, the new rules for the Headband Brothers, and what happens if Robert Covington wins Defensive Player of The Year. 

** Book your spot on Fly The Process IV: Process Reunion to Minnesota to visit Covington and Dario now! details are on www.rightstorickysanchez.com **

Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons are wearing headbands, Jimmy Butler is the best teammate of all-time, and the Sixers have two straight blowout wins. We talk about the team’s play, make our big announcement (Fly The Process is going to Minnesota!), some potential Fultz trades, and Andrew Unterberger helps us figure out where Embiid, Simmons and Butler rank about the NBA’s elite. We also discuss trading TJ for a first round pick, and who should own the rights to “Trust The Process.”

If you could take one player from every NBA team for the rest of the Sixers team, who would it be? Spike and Mike go through the entire league and make their picks. The Sixers had their easiest win of the year over the Knicks, we go over the highlights, and why Joel Embiid had to play 30 minutes. Finally, Spike gives a quick recap of his trip to NASA, and we bid farewell to Kyle Korver, former, future, former Sixer.

The Sixers struggle to win every game they win, and the games they don’t win, they lose. Who’s fault is it?! Why doesn’t Joel Embiid get any days off, why doesn’t Jimmy Butler take more shots, and why can’t Markelle Fultz’s camp leak anything correctly? Also, a very special bonus segment with the Hoagie Hour hosts, Toni Tony Tatone and Tommy From Down The Shore.