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Colin Newby Talks Flyers with Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Newby joined Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic with a Flyers pregame check-in from Xfinity Mobile Arena.- Flyers benefit from early goaltending...
The Pierre Robert Tribute Episode
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre Robert TributeThe most iconic personality in Philadelphia radio history passed away at age 70. (00:33)One of Pierre's greatest moments afte...
Touching All 4 Corners of Philadelphia Sports
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles TalkJalen Hurts finally finds wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith (00:28)Vic Fangio leading better defense than in past Eagles seasons ...
Dave Dombrowski Irritates Phillies Fans; What Nobody Tells You About Rebuilding Flyers
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkReacting to Dave Dombrowski, Rob Thomson after end of season media availability (00:40)Is Phillies Lineup Fatally Flawed? (06:40)Regular ...
A Red October Collapse; Outlook on Rob Thomson's Future
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkPhillies fall to Dodgers in heartbreaking NLDS (01:06)Upcoming Offseason Changes: Is the World Series window closed? (07:32)Will Rob Thom...
Colin Newby joins Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Newby joined Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic with a pregame check-in from Citizens Bank Park before the Phillies faced the Dodgers in Game 1 ...
Red October Preview: Why The Phillies Will OR Won't Win The World Series
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkWelcome to Red October: National League Division Series looming at Citizens Bank Park (00:20)Why the Phillies WILL Win the World Series: ...
Eagles Face Potential Coaching Mismatch in Tampa; How Does Bye Benefit Phillies?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles TalkAn exhilarating win over the Rams in Week 3 (00:35)How legitimate are coaching concerns after the 3-0 start? (06:30)Eagles struggling on ki...
Phillies BEAT LA; Kevin Patullo & Passing Game Concerns
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkPhillies win 2/3 in crucial series against Los Angeles Dodgers (00:33)Diamondbacks on deck and pitching staff plans to finish the regu...
Phillies Adjust After Pitch Tipping Chatter; Evaluating How Eagles Handled Jalen Carter Incident
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkReturning the favor: Phillies sweep Mets at Citizens Bank Park without Trea Turner, Alec Bohm (00:38)How Legitimate Are Rumors of Phillie...
Eagles 2025 Prediction; Rationalizing Cowboys Drama
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles TalkPreviewing Offense: Dynamic between Nick Sirianni, Kevin Patullo, and Jalen Hurts (00:54)Avoiding the fate of the freefalling 2023 Eagles (...
The Most Discouraging Sweep: Why Mets Dominating Phillies Is A Deep Concern
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkThe Most Discouraging Phillies Series of 2025 (00:20)Phillies fail to show the right amount of poise (05:34) Are the Mets stealing signs?...
Measuring The Magnitude of the Zack Wheeler Loss; A New Point About NFL Preseason
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkPhillies sweep Mariners in impressive series at Citizens Bank Park (00:44)How Zack Wheeler blood clot affects the Phillies & World Se...
Phillies Skyrocket NL East Odds; Nick Sirianni's Intriguing 2025 Message
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkPulling ahead in the National League East since acquiring Jhoan Duran at the MLB Trade Deadline (01:25)Rob Thomson's mistake against ...
Breaking Into Sports Radio; Interview with Brendan Petrilli
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First-Time, Long-Time takes a short break from sports talk to focus on the opportunity young (or old) professionals have to break into the world of sp...
Phillies Trade Deadline Recap: Grading Dave Dombrowski
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkJhoan Duran: Dombrowski lands the fireball closer from the Minnesota Twins (02:02)Phillies fans have already forgotten about David Robert...
Balancing MLB Trade Deadline Strategy With World Series Window
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkBryce Harper, Cristopher Sanchez lead Phillies against Boston Red Sox (01:06)David Robertson signs for third stint in Philadelphia (09:19...
How the Height of World Series Expectations Is Shaping the 2025 Phillies
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkKyle Schwarber's Unlikely MVP Effort in MLB All-Star Game (0:40)World Series pressure is defining the 2025 Phillies. (03:55)Unintende...
Reconsider The Rob Thomson Narratives; MLB All-Star Game & Phillies Storylines
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkA tough history at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants (01:02)Narratives involving Rob Thomson (04:33)Thomson's history with...
Phillies Built On All-Star Starting Rotation; Flyers Free Agency & NHL Draft Recap
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkThe Best Starting Pitching in the Majors- Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez dominate Padres (01:30)Mick Abel's future in question with...
Expectations for Trevor Zegras in Year 1; Local Perception of Phillies
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flyers TalkTrevor Zegras coming to Philadelphia after trade with Anaheim Ducks (00:38)Will Trevor Zegras become the center that the Flyers have been m...
Nick Castellanos Got Himself Benched; Captivation of the Stanley Cup
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkNick Castellanos benched against the Miami Marlins (00:22)Underwhelming performance since signing with Phillies entering 2022 season (09:...
How Phillies Can Fix Stale Lineup; Flyers Unsurprisingly Need A Goalie
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkA weird sequence for Jesus Luzardo (00:52)Phillies lineup has gone stale. (05:09)Surprising tendencies from Dave Dombrowski, what it mean...
More Complex Layers To Trea Turner's Poor Defense; How Stanley Cup Matchup Relates To The Flyers
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkA brutal weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park (01:11)Trea Turner's defensive struggles (05:44)Rafael Devers, B...
Phillies Unquestionably in Top MLB Tier; Why J.T. Realmuto Still Has Major Impact on World Series Hopes
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkJesus Luzardo breakout and the "bulldog" mentality (03:41)Other reasons for confidence in Phillies as a top-tier MLB team (08:3...
How Phillies Can Survive Without Jose Alvarado; Analyzing Criticism of Flyers Hiring Rick Tocchet
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles TalkThe Tush Push news is making Philadelphia feel like they won the Super Bowl all over again. (00:44)Phillies TalkJose Alvarado suspended, in...
A Deeper Question About Kyle Schwarber; Danny Briere's Chance To Alter Flyers Rebuild
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkKyle Schwarber On-Base Streak, Contract Discussion (01:37)Take a second to think before you make fun of a Phillies-Pirates series during ...
Checking In On Phillies Offense & Rob Thomson; Why MMRBQ Gets Listeners So Excited
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkPhillies Improving Chase Rate, But At What Cost? (01:32)Trea Turner struggling to hit for power (08:51)Pitching staff shuffling around (1...
Phillies Whirlwind; Flyers Head Coaching Search With Jordan Hall of NBCSP
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkGutsy recovery against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field (00:48)Johan Rojas is suddenly the most controversial point of debate. (08:01)Fl...
Tension Mounting As Mets Sweep Phillies; Flyers Offseason Preview
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkAn Eerily Familiar Series at Citi Field (00:34)Bullpen lacking reliable right-handed options (05:18)Will these Buster Olney quotes about ...
Which Phillies Issues Are Long-Term Concerns? Which Ones Just Annoy You?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkWeighing rampant criticism toward the Phillies (00:22)Concerns about Alec Bohm, attitude and confidence factor (03:18)Measuring Concerns ...
Weighing Phillies Bullpen Woes Against Early-Season Success
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkEarly Takeaways in 2025 MLB Season: First Place in National League East, Bullpen Struggles (00:32)Dodgers Visit Citizens Bank Park in Spe...
How John Tortorella Impacted the Flyers; The Torpedo Takeover
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flyers TalkThe Most Ridiculous Moments of John Tortorella's Head Coaching Stint (00:19)How John Tortorella’s Tenure Impacted The Flyers (03:13)D...
Which Phillies Relief Pitcher Is Most Likely to Close a Game in Red October?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkOpening Day & 2025 Season Plans (00:18)2025 Preview: Relief Pitchers (06:02)Orion Kerkering (09:35), Jose Alvarado (12:08) , Jordan R...
Phillies Lineup Analysis: Up & Down Dave Dombrowski's Scorecard
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies Talk2025 Preview: Lineup Regulars (01:18)J.T. Realmuto (02:20), Bryce Harper (06:16) , Bryson Stott (12:35), Alec Bohm (16:14), Trea Turner (...
Phillies Loaded With Starting Pitchers; The Future of John Tortorella
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies Talk2025 Preview: Starting Pitchers (01:13)Will Trea Turner replace Kyle Schwarber as the leadoff hitter? (22:29)Flyers TalkJohn Tortorella n...
Future of Phillies Catchers; NHL Trade Deadline Preview
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies TalkSpring Training Storylines (01:33)The Future of Phillies Catchers (03:01)The Problem With Rafael Marchan (11:08)Why Phillies Backup Catch...
Intense Scrutiny of Joel Embiid: Interview With Bob Cooney
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hockey TalkClosing the book on the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off (02:38)Tributes to Johnny Gaudreau in the hockey community (11:16)Sixers TalkInterview with ...
Super Bowl Parade Highlights; How the NHL Somehow Stole the Spotlight
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles TalkA celebration of a memorable day for the most passionate fan base in professional sports (00:24)Highlights from the Cambria Hotel on Broad ...
An Unfamiliar Position in Philadelphia Eagles History
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Super Bowl TalkAn unfamiliar thought in Philadelphia sports: The elite status of the Eagles in the NFL (02:16)The most passionate fan base in professi...
3 Original Thoughts To Preview Super Bowl LIX
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Super Bowl Talk Terrell Owens and the lure of sports warrior cliches; Brandon Graham looking to return from injury (04:36) Brandon Graham Could Outshi...
How Vic Fangio Shapes The Most Interesting Storyline of Super Bowl LIX
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles Talk Eagles follow unique blueprint: not what you'd expect (01:13) Vic Fangio leading incredible turnaround on Eagles defense- the most imp...
State of the Flyers Rebuild with Jim Iacovone
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flyers Talk @JimIkeHW High & Wide Hockey on YouTube Jim Iacovone of High & Wide Hockey joins the show to talk about John Tortorella, the cultu...
Recapping "The Cutter Gauthier Game," Flyers-Devils Talk With Kristy Flannery
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles Talk Defense shines in win over Green Bay Packers; The Mea Culpa: Nolan Smith Is A Crucial Piece On NFL’s Best Defense (00:41) Jalen Hurts, ...
Why Cutter Gauthier Struck Philadelphia's Nerves; Penn State Talk With Tyler Zulli
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flyers Talk Is Goaltending the Fatal Weakness of the 2024-25 Flyers? (01:11) Cutter Gauthier to play at the Wells Fargo Center for the first time with...
The Persisting Saquon Barkley Debate; Phillies Offseason Talk with Matt Watson
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles Talk A 41-7 blowout against the Dallas Cowboys: Kenny Pickett evaluation, mood entering NFL Playoffs (01:44) Confidence level in the Eagles wit...
Phillies Offseason Picture (Finally) Coming Together; No Complementary Football
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles Talk Loss to Washington Commanders (01:20) What the Commanders Taught Us About Eagles Running Game (06:57) Phillies Talk Where Do Phillie...
Eagles Feared On Defense, Flyers & Blue Jackets Talk with Mark Scheig
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles Talk Jalen Hurts fuels the passing game against the Steelers (01:13) Spread Credit For Steelers Game To Vic Fangio, Eagles Defense (02:58...
Brandon Graham Puts His Foot In His Mouth; Mets Land Juan Soto
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eagles Talk Is drama between A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts affecting the passing game? Brandon Graham's word vomit (01:06) Phillies Talk MLB Winter Meeti...
3 Flyers Named to NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Rosters
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flyers Talk 3 Flyers Named to NHL 4 Nations Face-Off International competition returns in February with NHL 4 Nations Face-Off (01:16) International B...
Flyers Rebuild Has Glaring Problem; The Joel Embiid Mystery
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
76ers Talk The “Confusing, Mysterious Situation” Surrounding Joel Embiid Ironic timing covering my first Sixers game at the Wells Fargo Center (0...
Ranger Suarez Trade Breakdown; Interview with Kevin Cooney
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flyers Talk The Emergence of Travis Sanheim (01:58) Does Erik Johnson impact the "culture" after 1000 NHL regular-season games? (09:20) The effect o...
Winter Sports 50/50: Matvei Michkov Healthy Scratch; A Different Perspective on the NBA Cup
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
97.5 The Fanatic Flyers Roundup: The Matvei Michkov Healthy Scratch Notebook John Tortorella sits Michkov (00:57) What can an NHL player learn from si...
Joel Embiid & Jason Kelce: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Cooney Recounts Joel Embiid Locker Room Incident on 97.5 The Fanatic (2:08) Meeting hate with hate (07:21) Another corny quote to consider (10:1...
Nick Sirianni: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & The Unknown
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Sirianni: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & The Unknown on 975thefanatic.com The Philadelphia Eagles are 5-2. How much credit does Nick Sirianni ...
The John Tortorella Experience; An Outrageous Cliff Lee Story From the 2009 World Series
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Fireworks: What we all know about John Tortorella (00:55) The Bigger Picture: What some people don't recognize about John Tortorella (4:28) How th...
Dave Dombrowski, Rob Thomson Begin Phillies Offseason; Insight from Kevin Stocker
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies Offseason: What changes are looming? Dave Dombrowski offers big picture perspective on NLDS loss and Rob Thomson extension (1:02) Phillies of...
Red October Recap: A Whirlwind at Citizens Bank Park
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Red October Weekend Recap: Phillies tied 1-1 with Mets in National League Division Series Rob Thomson- "This is shaping up to be a classic battle." (0...
Why the Phillies Will OR Won't Win The World Series
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
97.5 The Fanatic Fan Fest 2024 Recap (1:12)- Andre Drummond on stage, Mike Missanelli audio clip Why the Phillies WILL win the World Series (5:26)- Za...
MMRBQ Recap with Marisa Magnatta; Phillies Clinch NL East
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies clinched the National League East for the first time since 2011 on Monday night. Hear Rob Thomson and Aaron Nola from Citizens Bank Park....
A Remarkable Thought About Ranger Suarez; Monday Night Countdown Recap
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies Approaching Red October: Ranger Suarez has struggled since his return from the IL in late August. How will Rob Thomson choose to use him when...
Sports Radio's Role in Philadelphia Fandom; Interview with John Kincade
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Thomson spoke about the importance of home field advantage in Red October. (1:10) Should the Phillies worry about resting their regulars instead? ...
World Series Sights For The Phillies
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies have the look of a legitimate World Series contender. (1:12) Rob Thomson spoke about locking up a first-round bye and home field advantag...
Taijuan "The Lightning Rod" Walker & Bruce Springsteen Show Recap
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies facing Astros in World Series rematch: Taijuan Walker doesn't need all the attention. (00:51) Memorable clips from MMR's set-up at th...
A Serious Question Mark: Analyzing Nick Sirianni & the 2024 Eagles; Interview with Zach Berman (All PHLY)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fans let their passion for the Philadelphia Eagles spill over, so a team that plummeted so badly last season has little margin for error in 2024. (1:1...
Flyers Captains & Their Stunning Moments
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's summertime, and you don't have too much to think about if you're a Philadelphia Flyers fan. Change it up with a lookback on every cap...
Is The Sky Falling On The 2024 Phillies?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia Phillies lost six straight series entering their three-game set at Dodger Stadium. Is it time to panic about their World Series chanc...
The Real Appeal Of Matvei Michkov (Episode 3)
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matvei Michkov didn’t score any goals or win any Stanley Cups during his introductory press conference.So what has Philadelphia Flyers fans so excit...
Phillies MLB Trade Deadline Preview; Best & Worst Trades in Phillies History
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies will look to make moves ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline on July 30.Colin Newby discusses their needs for a bullpen pi...
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert: Podcast Pilot with Colin Newby
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies reach All-Star Break with the best record in baseball (4:39)Starting Pitchers- Zack Wheeler an NL Cy Young favorite? (6:01)Bullpen- Will Dave...