The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to break down the Sixers’ Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals without Joel Embiid, discuss the Philadelphia Eagles’ latest front-office moves, and dive into a massive mailbag. Should fans be frustrated with Embiid’s ongoing health concerns? Zach also recaps his time at DeVonta Smith’s annual celebrity softball game. Plus, one of the all-time great mailbag segments. Which TV show has the best intro ever?

Sixers Lose Game Two - (02:20)

Eagles Front Office Changes - (46:36)

Mailbag - (01:08:42)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Sixers fell to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, fresh off a thrilling Game 7 victory in Boston. Sheil is joined by Roy Burton of the Broad Street Line to discuss the blowout and what his level of panic is. Plus, are the Sixers justified in trying to prevent Knicks fans from invading Xfinity Mobile Arena for the home games of this series?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Roy Burton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to do a film review of the Eagles' 2026 draft picks. But first, Shawn discusses Jonathan Greenard and his film and whether he’ll fill the void that Jaelan Phillips left. Will Uar Bernard become a serviceable NFL player even though he's never taken a snap in his life?

Jonathan Greenard (03:50)

Makai Lemon (15:44)

Dontayvion Wicks (34:14)

Eli Stowers (37:50)

Markel Bell (48:31)

Micah Morris (57:28)

Cole Wisniewski (58:28)

Uar Bernard (01:03:02)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Sixers pulled off an upset, rallying from a 3–1 deficit in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics to win Game 7. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break down the game and look ahead to the next series against the New York Knicks.

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Rich Hofmann

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest shakeups in the Eagles front office. Zach has his ZB3 and also touches on the fifth-year options being picked up for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith and what that might mean for their futures. What has been the biggest splash this offseason for the Eagles? Plus, the Flyers beat the Penguins in the opening round of the NHL playoffs to advance, and can the Sixers somehow beat the Celtics? The mailbag is finally back, and we get ZB’s thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s breakup.

Eagles front office departures - (06:45)

Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith options picked up - (29:53)

Eagles biggest offseason splash - (38:53)

Uar Bernard appeal - (44:25)

Sixers/Flyers - (1:01:11)

Mailbag - (1:19:20)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Sixers staved off elimination and defeated the Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round series. Sheil, Tony Bunz, and Cliff recap the big Sixers win, then get into the Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson. Were the Phillies justified in moving on? How much blame should be placed on Dave Dombrowski? What’s the outlook for the remainder of the season?

Sixers' big win - (01:47)

Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson - (20:44)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guests: Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss day three of the 2026 NFL draft and whom the Eagles selected. The guys also go through each position group and talk about whether it’s a point of strength or needs to be improved.

Day Three draftees - (03:31)

Evaluating position groups - (29:04)

Latest on AJ Brown - (32:09)

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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 Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation and Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles picks following Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. But first, the Eagles acquired LB Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. Sheil, Zach and BLG breakdown the trade then talk about the picks of Eli Stowers and Markel Bell.

Eli Stowers - (03:45)

Zach Berman joins - (9:55)

Jonathan Greenard trade - (36:20)

Markel Bell - (51:59)

Sixers - (1:03:00)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton and Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles drafting USC WR Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Did the Eagles get Lemon at good value considering they had to trade up for him? There’s actually an interesting backstory on how the Eagles got the receiver. Does this move mean AJ Brown will most certainly be on another team next season? What type of receiver is Lemon and who is his player comp? Who will the Day Two targets be for the Eagles? Plus, some Sixers and Flyers reaction.

Eagles draft Makai Lemon - (03:14)

Eagles traded up for Lemon - (08:13)

AJ Brown latest - (17:07)

Makai Lemon profile - (23:44)

Day Two targets - (48:33)

Sixers & Flyers - (53:05)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

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Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil and Zach Berman of The Athletic finally drop their seven-round Eagles mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft. But first, Adam Schefter dropped a report on Monday about an A.J. Brown trade likely happening after June 1. Are the rumors true? Find out which picks Sheil and Zach have in common.

First round - (11:58)

Second round - (30:37)

Third round - (36:15)

Day-three picks - (46:21)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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