The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by possibly the two biggest Eagles fans at The Ringer, Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald of 'The Watch,' to talk about the Super Bowl and Philly sports fandom. What is Chris and Andy’s confidence meter going into the matchup? What are their feelings on Jalen Hurts and his legacy as the Eagles QB? How does Nick Sirianni fit into the equation of CEO head coach? Plus, can Saquon Barkley take over the game and bring the Lombardi back to Philly for the Birds?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guests: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by ESPN Eagles reporter and longtime friend Tim McManus to discuss the historic Eagles Super Bowl run this season. What’s been the overall approach and mindset from the team since arriving in Nawlins (04:14)? Tim recently wrote an article on how DC Vic Fangio completely turned the defense around compared to the 2023 season. How did he accomplish this in such a short time (06:26)? Why has Nick Sirianni connected with players so well, and how can that be measured in the value he brings to the team (18:28)? What does Jalen Hurts think of Nick Sirianni today, and how has their relationship evolved (33:09)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Tim McManus

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil catches up with ESPN NFL analyst and football writer Ben Solak and The Ringer's Diante Lee to preview a monster Super Bowl matchup. How has fatherhood been treating Benny Sols (03:29)? What's an interesting football hipster thing about this Eagles-Chiefs matchup (10:12)? How confident are the guys, and Eagles fans in general, going into the Super Bowl (16:13)? Who’s an under-the-radar player that could make a huge impact in this game (38:20)? Plus, Solak has receipts on some of Sheil’s old takes that didn't age well (42:55.5).

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guests: Ben Solak and Diante Lee

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil and Shawn return to give a deep dive on Super Bowl LIX. They break down which coaching staff has the edge and what the key matchups between the Chiefs and Eagles are. 

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Shawn Syed 

Producer: Stefan Anderson 

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of 'The Philadelphia Inquirer' to discuss the latest Eagles headlines and injury news a week before the Super Bowl. Big news out of Novacare is the possibility of Brandon Graham making his return for the Super Bowl. Graham tore his triceps during the regular-season matchup against the Rams, and has floated the idea of coming back. How realistic is this (3:12)? How has the team been preparing for the big game, and what will it be like for them once they arrive in New Orleans with the media blitz (11:27)? It seems very likely that Kellen Moore will be the New Orleans Saints' next head coach. Who are the candidates to replace Moore (19:08)? Plus, the most popular segment in America: 'The Ringer's Philly Special' mailbag (39:37)!

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Bo Wulf of PHLY as they get into 10 hard-hitting Eagles questions. What did Bo make of Jalen Hurts’s straightjacket comments after the NFC championship game, and what’s the status of Nick Sirianni and Hurts’s relationship (10:45)? Who will win the Corey Clement Award for the underrated player who’ll make an impact in the Super Bowl (16:27)? Bo comments on RPS hot takes from the season, including pumping gas while running into Wawa, backing into parking spots, and the “Cliff Curse” (21:25). How would Philly fans feel if Jeffrey Lurie took ownership of the Boston Celtics after being named as a finalist to buy the team (49:25)? What are the chances that Howie Roseman at some point in the future leaves the Eagles to run a different franchise (57:55)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Bo Wulf

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles blowout NFC championship game victory over the Washington Commanders and discuss the pivotal plays that led to the win. Jalen Hurts and the passing game was on point. What worked this game in comparison to the previous playoff games (5:17)? Saquon Barkley had yet another monstrous game on the ground, but he was also effective in the passing game as well (30:54). On the defensive side, what did Vic Fangio scheme up to stop a Commanders offense that had been rolling in the playoffs. Also, which players made key plays on that side of the ball (37:43)?

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Eagles are headed back to the Super Bowl after defeating the Washington Commanders 55-23! Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation break down the pivotal plays that won the birds’ the game. What are the biggest takeaways from the game (03:58)? How much credit does Nick Sirianni deserve for making two Super Bowl appearances in his five seasons as the head coach (12:09)? The offense scored eight touchdowns! Sheil and BLG take a deep dive into the scoring plays (28:18). How did the defense perform overall against Jayden Daniels (50:44)? Plus, Commanders fan overtook The Hard Rock Cafe?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles headlines and injury news. Center Cam Jurgens didn't practice on Wednesday and Thursday; what is the likelihood he’ll suit up on Sunday (3:27)? Jalen Hurts was also hobbled during the week; how has he looked at practice ahead of the NFC title game (08:35)? What will we be talking about if the Eagles win or lose (38:36)? Plus, maybe the best mailbag we’ve ever had (48:03).

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed all the film necessary for an important NFC championship game mega-preview pod for the Washington Commanders vs. the Eagles! What are the defining characteristics of the Commanders defense (06:31)? Will the Eagles have to opt for a different approach in the run game if Jalen Hurts is injured (18:51)? What should be/will be the Commanders' game plan for the Eagles offense on Sunday (24:49)? How can the Commanders possibly stop Saquon Barkley (36:15)? What are the defining characteristics of the Commanders offense (52:37)? What should Vic Fangio’s game plan be to stop Jayden Daniels (1:07:49)?

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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