The Ringer's Philly Special

The Ringer

  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    Eagles Mock Draft Roundup, Phillies-Dodgers, and 1-on-1 With Justin Edwards!

    A Philly Special variety pod! Sheil opens with some Eagles draft talk (2:03). At what positions could the Eagles potentially draft a day one starter? The Phillies won two out of three against the Dodgers this weekend. Anthony Dabbundo joins to recap the series and discuss how the Phillies have looked to start the season (30:18). Should the Phillies find a regular role for Edmundo Sosa? Plus, Sixers rookie Justin Edwards chats with Cliff about his Philly upbringing and what it’s like playing for his hometown team (1:21:28). He put what on his cheesesteak?


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    Host: Sheil Kapadia

    Guests: Justin Edwards and Anthony Dabbundo

    Producer: Cliff Augustin

    Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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    7 April 2025, 4:01 am
  • 2 hours 8 minutes
    Eagles Talk With EJ Smith: Brotherly Shove, Dallas Goedert's Status, and a Mailbag!

    Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer from the NFL owners meetings to discuss the latest on the possible removal of the "Tush Push." Is the idea of removing the play complete garbanzo beans, as Sheil would say (7:03)? Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is in the final year of his contract and could possibly be gone from the team for financial purposes. What’s the latest on his situation (30:08)? Was there any clarity on why Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was traded (37:34)? Plus, the greatest segment in American podcasting history: the mailbag (1:04:44)!


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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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    2 April 2025, 4:55 am
  • 57 minutes 29 seconds
    Phillies Win! Opening Day Takeaways With Anthony Dabbundo.

    The Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 7-3 in extra innings to start the season off. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo give you the biggest takeaways from Game 1 and discuss how things may play out for the remainder of the season. Could the Phillies possibly have the NL MVP and Cy Young winner on the roster?


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    Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo

    Producer: Cliff Augustin

    Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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    28 March 2025, 2:19 am
  • 1 hour 44 minutes
    Phillies Season Preview and Predictions With Anthony Dabbundo!

    Phillies baseball is finally here! Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo get you set for a summer at the Bank and what to expect from the Phightins this season. What’s the confidence ranking in the Phillies bullpen (5:12)? Will a lineup change make a difference with Trea Turner leading off against lefties and Kyle Schwarber against righties (24:33)? Speaking of Turner, what version of him will we see (37:16)? Plus, final win predictions and how far will the Phillies go in the playoffs?


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    Host: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo

    Producer: Cliff Augustin

    Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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    24 March 2025, 11:16 pm
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    Brandon Graham, Azeez Ojulari, and Eagles Mailbag With EJ Smith!

    Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles signings. First, Eagles legend Brandon Graham retired on Tuesday after an up-and-down, 15-year career that resulted in two Super Bowl rings. Sheil and EJ encapsulate the great player and person BG is (3:22). The Eagles signed former Giants and Georgia LB Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal. What could he add to this defense that has lost a few key members to free agency (23:57)? Plus, the best segment in American podcasting, the mailbag! It is loaded with quite a few dilemmas (42:19).


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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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    19 March 2025, 10:57 pm
  • 1 hour 55 minutes
    Eagles Draft Buzz: 10 Questions With Fran Duffy!

    Sheil welcomes PHLY football analyst and Elkins Park legend Fran Duffy and asks him 10 questions about the Eagles, draft, and random life situations. Fran gives his trust meter for current Eagles players who will likely replace guys who departed in free agency, including Kelee Ringo and Moro Ojomo (5:41). Fran gives his draft evaluation for Jahdae Barron, Jaxson Dart, and Derrick Harmon (12:12). Could Malaki Starks end up being this year’s Brian Branch (42:28)? How different will the Eagles’ offensive scheme be under Kevin Patullo (46:14)? What prospects is Fran much higher on than the consensus draft gurus (1:38:43)? Plus, Fran unleashes his own takes he’s saved from the mailbag all season.


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    Hosts: Sheil Kapadia

    Guest: Fran Duffy

    Producer: Cliff Augustin

    Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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    17 March 2025, 8:01 pm
  • 40 minutes 24 seconds
    Eagles Sign AJ Dillon, Joshua Uche, Harrison Bryant, and Adoree' Jackson!

    Sheil breaks down the four signings the Eagles made in the past 24 hours that could have some potential value. The Eagles now have the biggest quads in the league, with AJ Dillon backing up Saquon Barkley. What value does Dillon bring to the birds (7:18)? Did the Eagles take the stance that Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was more replaceable than Dallas Goedert which ultimately led to his departure (17:17)? The Eagles also signed CB Adoree' Jackson. Will he make the team and possibly have a role next season (25:32)? Plus, Milton Williams said what?


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    Host: Sheil Kapadia

    Producer: Cliff Augustin

    Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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    14 March 2025, 1:55 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    Why Did the Eagles Trade Chauncey Gardner-Johnson?

    The Eagles traded beloved safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Philadelphia will also send a 2026 sixth-round pick to Houston in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round choice. Sheil and EJ react to the shocking news and dissect why the Eagles made this decision (3:56). Could Sydney Brown fill some major shoes in place of CJGJ (40:43)? What are the Eagles getting back in former first-round pick Kenyon Green (56:25)? Plus some leftovers: The guys discuss the LeBron and Stephen A. crash out, laundry etiquette, and another movie review (1:04:32).


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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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    12 March 2025, 2:33 am
  • 42 minutes 4 seconds
    Eagles Trade Kenny Pickett! And They Say Farewell to Milton Williams, Josh Sweat.

    The legal tampering period of NFL free agency has begun, and the Eagles have lost a few key members of their 2024 Super Bowl championship team. Sheil discusses backup QB Kenny Pickett being traded to the Cleveland Browns for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a draft pick (4:11). DT Milton Williams received a lucrative contract from the Patriots, agreeing to a four-year, $104 million deal with New England that includes $63 million guaranteed (7:54). Josh Sweat also secured a major payday from the Arizona Cardinals, agreeing to a four-year, $76.4 million contract (14:59).


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    Hosts: Sheil Kapadia

    Producer: Cliff Augustin

    Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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    11 March 2025, 5:02 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    All-Mailbag Episode with EJ Smith!

    The episode you’ve all been waiting for. The full mailbag episode! We finally settled the reverse parking debate. Plus, should you touch people’s laundry, and this guy did what at the grocery store?


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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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    6 March 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    Eagles Pre–Free Agency Roster Breakdown With EJ Smith!

    Free agency kicks off next week, and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have a few important decisions to make. Sheil opens the pod with breaking news that the Eagles re-signed DPOY candidate LB Zack Baun to a new three-year deal (1:16). Then, EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins to talk about the other position groups. Is there a world where Jalen Hurts gets the Saquon early extension (14:45)? What will happen to TE Dallas Goedert (27:48)? He’s heading into the final year of his deal with no guaranteed money left. Will they rework his deal? What will the Eagles do at the edge rusher position? Could they be keying in on Khalil Mack or Myles Garrett (1:02:59)?


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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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    5 March 2025, 10:03 pm
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