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The Philadelphia Phillies are at the halfway point of the season. They’re one of the best teams in baseball, and have been exciting all season. What might we see during the second half of the MLB season from this Phillies organization and team? This week, John Stolnis from The Hittin’ Season podcast at WHYY and Billy Penn joined us to break down a number of storylines. What should we make of the bullpen, Bryson Stott, and the impending trade deadline?
But first, we dove into some Eagles talk, and specifically what Nick Sirianni needs to do to keep his job after this coming season. (approx. 5:15)
We then gave a brand new Top-3 list: the top-3 aspects of Eagles Training Camp and the season that we’ll be keeping our eyes on? (approx. 9:50)
From there, we discussed the coming college football season, and how the dynamics within college football will be altering once again this season. (approx. 23:30)
Then we talked about the state of the Phillies farm system, how it has developed over time, and some of the homegrown talent in the minors. (approx. 34:10)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic and in-depth discussion with John Stolnis from The Hittin’ Season podcast and TheGoodPhight.com as we analyzed where the Phillies are at during the halfway point of the season. Spoiler - they’re doing great. Who is the “Comeback Kid” and “Underrated Contributor” this season? What’s been up with Bryson Stott this year? What has the bullpen optimized this year? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 44:30)
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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Carlos Sanchez from BlackAndTeal.com at Fansided joined us for a discussion about the Jacksonville Jaguars and the strides they’re looking to make this coming season. Can they have a bounce back year and be a force in the AFC South?
Carlos and Jeff discussed the following:
Dissecting Trevor Lawrence as the leader of the offense and team, and how much is on his shoulders.Can this Jaguars offensive line, which was pretty pitiful last season, be a top-15 o-line in the NFL?What can we expect from new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen’s defensive approach?Who is the Rising Star and Dark Horse MVP on the team as we head into this season?
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com to discuss how this Philadelphia Union season has been going. Let’s be honest. It’s a complete and utter dumpster fire. What are the main issues going on with this team and who should be held accountable? Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into:
What was the specific moment where it all went wrong this season for the Union?The lack of fire and depth from the squad hasn’t helped at all this season.The team's passing directness correlates with how well they perform on the field. So, why are there issues now?Is there any silver lining to the season, or talent that may blossom and contribute to this Union team in the future?
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!
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The Philadelphia 76’ers are now a true force in the Eastern Conference. With the offseason acquisitions, mainly nabbing Paul George in free agency, this Sixers team is going to be a true powerhouse this coming season. Harrison Grimm from LibertyBallers.com helped us dissect these storylines this week as we look towards a promising Sixers season.
But first, dove into some Eagles and NFL football talk, specifically how the Philadelphia Eagles have become a model NFL organization thanks to the evolution of GM Howie Roseman. (approx. 5:25)
We then gave our thoughts on the top-5 NFL teams heading into this season and why.. (approx. 15:15)
From there, we discussed how the Philadelphia Phillies have 7 players heading to the All-Star Game, and how there’s an argument that more players could have been added to the mix. (approx. 26:40)
Then we dove into the heist of the year. Apparently, thieves left a Dallas Baseball Card Show with a collection of rare cards worth more than $2 million. How does something like this happen? (approx. 33:25)
From there, we talked about an ongoing theme with the Sixers: is Joel Embiid happy in Philly? (approx. 37:25)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic and in-depth discussion with Harrison Grimm from Liberty Ballers about how the Sixers season has put them in a great position in the Eastern Conference. Paul George will be a force on this team, and the addition of Caleb Martin will be fun to watch in the postseason. Thoughts on Andre Drummond once again backing up Joel Embiid. How have the young rookies looked during the Summer League? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 48:50)
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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, James Nolan from Fansided joined us for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming season for the New York Giants, and what’s in store for this team on offense and defense. Might this Giants defense be sneaky good this coming season, and the team fight for a wild card spot?
James and Jeff discussed the following:
A look at what Daniel Jones means to the offense and team overall this season.Will the Giants offense be pass heavy, or rely on the rushing attack with Devin Singletary?What kind of defensive scheming might we see with Shane Bowen taking the helm?Which player will be the “Rising Star” and “Dark Horse MVP” this year?
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Mike Raymond from Fox Sports Radio of the Lehigh Valley to discuss the upcoming 2024 Penn State Football season and what this new year of college football will hold for us fans. There are tons of storylines as we head into this Penn State and college football season. Topics that Mike and Jeff dove into:
A dive into James Franklin’s tenure as the head coach at Penn State. We’ve seen some good, but can he get over the hump to a national title?Can QB Drew Allar be a top-10 quarterback in college football this year?How should we measure offensive success this season with some unknowns at the wide receiver position?Is this the best Penn State secondary we’ve seen in the past decade?
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!
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Tons of great news have been in our feeds about the Philadelphia Flyers after the NHL Draft and now with Matvei Michkov being officially signed to the team. The Flyers’ rebuild is certainly continuing to take shape in a positive way. This week, Ryan Quigley from BroadStreetHockey.com joined for a great discussion about what we’ve seen seeing the Flyers and how this philosophical rebuild is going.
But first, we talked about the frenzy within the Sixers as the draft and free agency are now helping to build this team as we look towards the new season. Paul George is now in Philly. Tyrese Maxey has a max contract, and more pieces have been added. (approx. 5:10)
We then gave our thoughts on how the Sixers and other teams look within the NBA Eastern Conference.. (approx. 15:20)
From there, we gave our thoughts about how disappointing this Philadelphia Union season has been as this team is now on an 8 game winless streak. (approx. 21:35)
Then we dove into a discussion about Philly sports broadcaster Howard Eskin’s unacceptable sexual advances on a female at Citizens Bank Park, some Listener Feedback about the catcher position in baseball, and overall what we’ve seen from the Phillies as of late. (approx. 30:00)
From there, we gave some quick thoughts about the Flyers draft and how this team is coming together. (approx. 45:35)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion and interview with Ryan Quigley from Broad Street Hockey about how the Flyers are positioning themselves for the future. Was Jett Luchanko the right pick in the first-round of the recent draft? Talent drafted that could make a nice impact in the years to come. The excitement and expectations of Michkov’s future presence in Philly. Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 57:30)
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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Sara Larson joined us for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming season for the Buffalo Bills and what’s in store for this team on offense and defense. This team has seen some shifting parts during the offseason. Can they still be a contender in the AFC?
Sara and Jeff discussed the following:
Will the team regress based on the loss of talent on offense and defense as national analysts are saying?How might the receiving corps perform this year given the majority are new to Buffalo?Which coach will be calling the shots on defense this coming season: Sean McDermott or Bobby BabichWhich player will be the Comeback Kid and Dark Horse MVP this year?
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Eric Moratelli from ThatBallsOuttaHere.com to discuss what we’ve been seeing from this Phillies team as of late, and how they’re starting to face some challenges. Can they sustain this success? Topics that Eric and Jeff dove into:
A look at how the starting pitching has been pretty dominant. Can the four main starters keep it up?And then there’s Taijuan Walker. Should the Phillies look to acquire a new starting pitcher before the trade deadline?Before his injury, J.T. Realmuto was having himself a very nice season. Will we see more challenges and struggles for him upon his return?Who needs to make their mark in the lineup as Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are on the IL?
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!
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This week, we went in a different direction and moved slightly away from sports talk. We not only talked about the sports media landscape, but as the summer months are upon us, we gave our top vacation spots and dove into some new music we’ve been listening to.
The sports media landscape has changed over the years for sure. Some sports media is great, some not so great. Where do we see the sports media landscape trending? (approx. 5:25)
In honor of the summer (and the hopes that all of our listeners will have a summer vacation or getaway), we then dove into our new top-3 list: The top-3 vacation spots we've ever been to. (approx. 24:25)
We then closed out the show by talking about some new music we’ve been listening to, and what’s in our music library as of late. (approx. 49:15)
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Joe DeLeone from The Ruffino & Joe Show and The First Team podcasts to discuss the upcoming 2024 college football season, what’s in store for certain teams, and how we may see a changing college football landscape as the tournament bracket expands.Topics that Joe and Jeff dove into:
How the newly expanded college football playoff structure could bring a new dimension to the regular season?Is there trouble in USC Land after they lost two highly touted 5-star defensive recruits this past week?How long will it take for Bill O’Brien to turn around the Boston College program, and can it even be done?With his personality and recruiting style, can Deion Sanders take the Colorado football program to a higher level?
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!
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This week, we have two great discussions! Jeff interviewed Destiny Lugardo from PhilliesNation.com about some of the storylines we and Phillies fans have been following as of late. Jeff also sat down with Johnny Ulecka from the All About The Birds podcast about how the NFC looks overall as a conference heading into this coming NFL season. Both were great discussions!
Destiny and Jeff dove into the catchers position since J.T. Realmuto has been out and rehabbing his injury. What’s happening with Nick Castellanos and his offense? When might we see Johan Rojas back with the Phillies? All of this and much more during this interview and discussion. (approx. 5:05)
Johnny and Jeff dove into the upcoming NFL season as it pertains to the NFC conference. How should we be viewing the current power rankings? Should the Eagles be ranked so high? Which NFC team is the biggest fraud heading into the season, and which one will be the comeback team when it’s all said and done? What’s the most underrated Eagles storyline heading into this season? All of this and much more during the discussion with Johnny! (approx. 30:15)
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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Sara Marshall from MusketFire.com joined us for an in-depth discussion about some ongoing storylines surrounding the New England Patriots offseason, and how the rebuild is going. Do they have the pieces in place to remain consistent on defense and defy exceptions concerning their offense?
Sara and Jeff discussed the following:
Reflecting on the offseason - both in free agency and the draft - and giving the front office their grade.What should the future of the Patriots quarterback situation look like, short-term and long-term?What will set the tone for the offense this season as they look to crawl out of the basement?How will the AFC East take shape this coming season?
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Sean Barnard from the Pick Swap Media podcast and Philly Sports Network to discuss the Philadelphia 76’ers upcoming offseason, and how a new Sixers era will be starting soon. What will the offseason look like in free agency and the Draft? Topics that Sean and Jeff dove into:
From a philosophical perspective, what direction should this Sixers team be heading in here in the summer of 2024?Can Paul George really be the key to taking this team forward should they land him in free agency?Will the team look much different this next season, or will they look somewhat similar to this past year after free agency is all said and done?Talent to keep our eyes on during the NBA Draft who could help carve out a role on the Sixers during this new era.
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!
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This week, we wanted to talk about the Black experience within the world of sports journalism. Yes, we discuss social topics on this podcast platform every now and then. We don’t “just stick to sports.” Our interview this week features friend of the pod O.J. Spivey from the Philadelphia Tribune as he talked about his life experiences, how he got into sports journalism, and what’s it like being a Black man in a white dominated industry. It was a great discussion we hope you enjoy!
But first, we talked about the Flyers offseason and the optimism we’re feeling heading into the 2024-2025 NHL season. (approx. 6:00)
We then gave our predictions on how we think the NBA Finals will end. (approx. 13:00)
From there, we gave our thoughts about the Philadelphia Union’s middling performances at this point in the season, and if we’re at a tipping point with this organization in terms of how much they’ll invest to win for the fans. (approx. 18:10)
Then we dove into a discussion about J.T. Realmuto’s injury and how that will affect the Phillies. Plus, we talked about MLB will be impacted by the 2028 Olympics as baseball returns. (approx. 27:20)
There are two Eagles defenders who may be on the outside looking in: Nakobe Dean and James Bradberry. What do their futures look like? (approx. 34:30)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion with O.J. Spivey about bias within the sports journalism world, and his life experiences as we gain a better understanding of race. We discussed how and where he was born and raised, and the opportunity he received to become the journalist he is today. How can we as a community get better when it comes to understanding each other? O.J. had some great points to share with us. Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 39:00)
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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Matt Holder from SilverAndBlackPride.com joined us for a discussion about the Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason, and how this team may fare in the AFC West. With a solid defensive line coming into the season and weapons on offense, can they get to the next level in the NFL?
Matt and Jeff discussed the following:
A look at Aidan O'Connell, his profile and the type of quarterback he'll be this season?The offensive line has been reshaped, which has been a desperate need over the years.Will the Raiders defense continue to grow this season and build upon last year?The biggest concern for the team heading into the 2024-2025 season.All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Kelly Hinkle from BroadStreetHockey.com to discuss the Philadelphia Flyers offseason and how we’re feeling genuine optimism about the organization’s execution of their overall goals and plans. The vibes feel good heading into the 2024-2025 season. Topics that Kelly and Jeff dove into:
How should we be looking at the culture building that continues to be a priority for the organization?
Might we see Travis Sanheim take even more steps forward this coming season, and if so, what might that look like?
Can we see any real surprises in free agency this summer?
Thoughts on how the organization’s plans aren't going to change for the offseason even if Matvei Michkov does in fact make it over to the U.S.
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!
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The Philadelphia Eagles’ season is coming fast! There are a bunch of storylines, especially from a defensive perspective, that we’ve been following and dove into on this episode. Lou DiBiase from the Locked On Eagles podcast joined us to talk about the defense and the changes we’ll see this upcoming season. Questions, concerns and high hopes about the defensive backfield, linebacker corps, and defensive line were major discussion points this week.
But first, we talked about how we’re seeing a shift in the concert and entertainment world from an interest standpoint, and whether that may trickle down to the sports world. (approx. 4:40)
We then shared our new Top-3 List: The top-3 "I Wouldn't Be Surprised If In The World Of Philly Sports *blank* happened here in 2024.” (approx. 17:35)
From there, we gave our thoughts about the Caitlin Clark and WNBA storylines that have been dominating the sports entertainment world. (approx. 34:35)
Then we dove into a discussion about how the Phillies are investing in the international market more and more, especially in the Dominican Republic. (approx. 47:15)
What we threw down on the Table this week was an in-depth discussion and interview with Lou DiBiase from the Locked On Eagles podcast about where this Eagles team, specifically from a defensive perspective will be heading this coming season. Are Devin White and C.J. Gardner-Johnson keys to the Eagles success? There’s a ton of talent in the cornerback room. How concerned should we be for the defensive line? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 54:15)
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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Thomas Christopher from GangGreenNation.com, JetsXFactor.com, the Jets Uncovered podcast, and TheLeagueWinners.com joined us for an in-depth discussion about some ongoing storylines surrounding the New York Jets this offseason, and how the upcoming season may look for a team that needs a bounce back season. Are the pieces in place for this team to become contenders in the AFC East?
Tommy and Jeff discussed the following:
Conventional thoughts on the return of Aaron Rodgers and how he may perform at his age.With a revamped offensive line, can the Jets be an offensive juggernaut?Who may be a sneaky and sleeper receiver this season?The battle for the safety positions are real.
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!
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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Ben Silver, freelance baseball and Phillies writer, about various challenges the Phillies are starting face heading into June. The injury bug may be upon the team, and there are certainly some questions about the starting rotation as we’re moving forward. Topics that Ben and Jeff dove into:
What do the Phillies do with Taijuan Walker and his 5.73 ERA at this point here in June?
Should the front office look for pitching help as the trade deadline approaches?
How things may look with Brandon Marsh heading to the IL.
Should we consider Alec Bohm one of the bigger concerns heading into this summer?
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!
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