Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest Eagles news and notes. What are the expectations for the Eagles' new OC, Sean Mannion? How will Jalen Hurts adapt to yet another offense and play caller? Will Eagles second-round pick Eli Stowers have a big role in the offense? Who’s the potential breakout star for the Eagles this upcoming season? Plus, ZB reviews Drake’s latest album, 'Iceman,' and a loaded mailbag.

Nolan Smith's arrest - (02:56)

Expectations for Sean Mannion - (04:42)

What does Jalen Hurts need to prove? - (11:03)

Potential breakout player - (29:02)

The Eagles' undrafted rookies - (43:12)

Mailbag and 'Iceman' review - (55:46)

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Don’t look now, but the Phillies have officially gotten over .500 after defeating Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Sunday. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the turnaround for the club since Donnie Baseball took over. Do the Phillies have two Cy Young candidates? Has there ever been a better stretch for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber as a duo in Phillies uniforms? Plus, the guys recap their time at the PGA Championship at Aronimink.

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic and Prof. Deniz Selman to break down the NFL schedule release. The Eagles have plenty of intriguing matchups, opponents, and prime-time slots on the slate. The guys then go game by game with their season predictions based on the schedule. Is the NFL taking over too many holidays? Plus, a monster mailbag. Buckle up for what might be the longest episode in Philly Special history.

Initial thoughts on the schedule - (04:21)

NFL taking over holidays - (35:51)

Schedule wins and losses - (53:37)

Mailbag - (01:56:19)

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Sheil is joined by Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice to discuss the firing of Sixers president of basketball ops Daryl Morey. Fair or foul? Should Morey have been fired for the shortcomings of the Sixers organization in recent years? Whom should the Sixers be seeking to replace Morey? Sheil is then joined by Raheem Palmer to discuss more on the Morey firing. Is it the right move for the Sixers to retain Nick Nurse without knowing who the next GM will be?

Adam Aaronson - (01:08)

Raheem Palmer - (56:00)

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The Sixers got blown out in Game 4 and swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo and Cliff to discuss the state of the team and what the future holds. Should there be changes at the top of the organization? Meanwhile, the Phillies have been rolling ever since Donny Baseball took over. The guys go over the good and the bad of the team thus far. Can Brandon Marsh’s bat remain hot? Are there concerns with Trea Turner’s production?

Sixers' season comes to a close - (01:43)

Phillies segment - (40:01)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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