The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo and Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on a big weekend in Philly sports: The Phillies lost another series, the Flyers won big, and the Sixers had an embarrassing loss. Is there any hope for the Phillies, who are off to an 8-13 start to the season? The Flyers stole Game 1 in Pittsburgh, which has the guys juiced. Plus, just how bad was the Sixers' loss in Game 1 of their series against the Celtics?

Phillies' struggles - (5:43)

Flyers' big win - (45:48)

Sixers' blowout - (58:22)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guests: Zach Berman and Anthony Dabbundo

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 their day-two targets for the Eagles in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft. Find out whether Sheil and Zach agree on the prospects the Eagles should look at. But first, Zach addresses Howie Roseman’s comments on the Jalen Hurts reports. Then, the Sixers and the Flyers are in the playoffs! Sheil, Zach, and Cliff react to both teams making it and discuss their chances of beating their archrivals (the Celtics and Penguins, respectively). Plus, a loaded mailbag!

Howie’s comments on the Jalen Hurts reports - (02:21)

Day-two prospects - (16:29)

Sixers and Flyers make the playoffs - (01:11:13)

Mailbag - (01:28:07)

Addressing Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel - (01:46:30)

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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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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles and who they think the team's top draft targets are. But first, the Eagles made a trade with the Green Bay Packers for WR Dontayvion Wicks in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Does that trade have any implications on A.J. Brown’s future with the Birds? Sheil and Zach then go through who they think the Eagles have as their top draft targets in the first round next week. Are the Eagles leaning receiver or o-line?

Dontayvion Wicks trade - (01:29)

10-6 prospects - (20:42)

5-1 prospects - (56:03)

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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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Sheil welcomes PHLY football analyst and Elkins Park legend Fran Duffy to discuss the Eagles' approach to the upcoming draft and prospects they might be eyeing. Sheil gives Fran the patented Kapadia 10, with all draft-related questions. Could the Eagles trade up in the first round or completely trade out of it? Is there a wide receiver who could start from day one and make an immediate impact if there's a trade for A.J. Brown? What type of player do the Eagles typically go for in the first round? Plus, Fran fires off some takes from the recent mailbags.

Could the Eagles trade up or trade out? (04:37)

If the Eagles got the first pick, who should they take? (09:49)

What’s the best-case scenario for the Eagles in the first round? (17:16)

Ranking the wide receivers in the class (28:09)

Ranking offensive line prospects (46:18)

Who seems like a “Fangio guy” in this draft? (1:11:10)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Fran Duffy

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 news on the Eagles. Zach has his usual ZB3, but today’s is loaded with a conversation about Tim McManus’s latest article on Jalen Hurts. Is there a rift between him and the organization? Plus, the 2026 NFL draft is quickly approaching. What direction will the Eagles be heading in the draft? And a mega mailbag!

A deep dive on Jalen Hurts (02:37)

Eagles draft talk (38:45)

Mailbag (52:06)

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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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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic who has boots on the ground at the NFL owners meeting. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke on Tuesday about a number of things concerning the Eagles. Zach has a few takeaways from the meeting. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss Phillies Pitcher Andrew Painter making his debut. Both Sheil and Dabbundo were at the game on Tuesday and gave their review of the highly-touted Painter.

Lurie on Nick Sirianni - (04:36)

Jeff Stoutland’s exit from the organization - (15:56)

Lurie on Jalen Hurts - (22:30)

The latest on AJ Brown - (28:38)

Will there be a new stadium? - (38:34)

Zach details owners meetings breakfast - (54:17)

Andrew Painter’s debut - (1:03:17)

Bryce Harper struggles - (1:28:24)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Phillies season has begun, which has many people across the region excited for a summer full of Phillies baseball. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phils first series of action against the Texas Rangers. Did Cristopher Sanchez prove yet again that he’ll be in the mix for the Cy Young this season? How did rookie OF Justin Crawford look in the field and at the plate? Should the Phillies be concerned about Aaron Nola and Jesus Luzardo’s first outings of the season? Plus, the Sixers might’ve had their best victory of the season on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets with a fully healthy lineup. How dangerous can they be as the playoffs are quickly approaching?

Cristopher Sanchez - (04:07)

Justin Crawford - (09:29)

JT Realmuto - (15:36)

Aaron Nola - (24:00)

Jesus Luzardo - (45:33)

John Middleton/Harry the K’s dilemma - (1:00:00)

Sixers Talk - (1:10:24)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

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 news and notes on the Eagles. As usual, Zach has his ZB3, this time involving the search for another safety after Reed Blankenship’s departure, the possibility of A.J. Brown remaining an Eagle, and whether the Eagles will be getting a new stadium. Plus, a mega mailbag that revisits a couple of stories from the past.

How will the Eagles address the safety position? - (04:51)

Eagles sign WR Elijah Moore - (19:26)

Are the Eagles getting a new stadium? - (28:57)

Mailbag - (1:08:46)

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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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Phillies season is upon us! The team will be back at the Bank to start the season against the Rangers this week. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to preview the season. Yes, the Kapadia 10 is back! Find out Sheil's and Dabbundo’s bold Phillies predictions. Will Bryce Harper return to MVP form? Will a Phillies batter win a batting title, or will a Phillies pitcher win a Cy Young? Why did the Phillies restructure pitcher Cristopher Sánchez’s deal? Plus, some changes at Citizens Bank Park, and did Dabbundo try to stir the pot?

Bold prediction - (03:15)

Bryce Harper - (10:10)

More likely to happen: hitter winning a batting title or pitcher getting a Cy Young? - (22:54)

Andrew Painter - (32:59)

Justin Crawford - (40:42)

Cristopher Sánchez - (55:18)

No more Harry the K’s - (1:14:36)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

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 news and notes on the Eagles. ZB is back with his ZB3 and has an interesting take on the Arnold Ebiketie signing. Could he potentially be the best pass rusher on the Eagles roster? What’s the latest on the additions of QB Andy Dalton, TE Stone Smartt, and RB Dameon Pierce? Plus, a monster mailbag that’s a must-listen.

Arnold Ebiketie - (03:28)

Eagles backup QB depth - (16:07)

Current depth chart - (29:54)

Mailbag - (50:06)

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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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