Cheesesteaks & Takes

The NBA offseason just got turned upside down! In Episode 52 of  Cheesesteaks & Takes , we break down the blockbuster trade that sends  Jalen Brown  to Philadelphia in exchange for  Paul George . Is Brown the missing piece alongside the Sixers’ core? Did Boston make the right move by shaking up its championship window? We dive into the winners, losers, lineup fits, and what this deal means for...

The World Cup is in full swing, and we break down our biggest observations so far. Which teams and players have impressed us? Who has disappointed? We give our thoughts on the surprises, storylines, and what to watch as the tournament rolls on. Then we switch gears to the NBA Draft and make our first-round predictions. Who will go where? Which teams will make the biggest moves, and which prospects...

Episode 50: World Cup Fever, NBA Finals Drama & Philly Talk We hit the big 5-0! ⚽🏀🦅 In our milestone 50th episode, we kick things off with a look ahead to the World Cup, breaking down the teams and players everyone should have their eyes on. Then we dive into the NBA Finals and debate whether the Knicks can finish the job or if the Spurs can bounce back after dropping two games at home. We...

On Episode 49, Troy and Colby kick things off with another edition of Troy & Colby’s Fitness Corner before diving into the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies and their recent surge. Then the crew breaks down their biggest observations from the Philadelphia Eagles first OTAs — including standout players, early impressions, and what has them excited heading into the season. We wrap things up with NBA...

The young fellas are back for a fiery bonus episode diving into Drake’s newly released album  Iceman  and the surprise drop of two additional projects. The conversation gets loud, passionate, and straight-up chaotic as the crew debates the bars, beats, features, and whether Drake still runs the game. Some takes were freezing cold… others came with serious heat. Either way, the energy was unmatched...

On Episode 48 of  Cheesesteaks and Takes , the crew dives into the internet buzz surrounding A. J. Brown’s wedding — including which Philadelphia Eagles players showed up… and which big names didn’t 👀. Was the absence of Jalen Hurts a big deal or just social media doing too much? Then we shift gears to the NBA Conference Finals and break down all the biggest storylines, standout performances, and...

The Philadelphia 76ers' playoff run came to a disappointing end after a four-game loss to the New York Knicks, leaving fans questioning the team's future. In this episode, we’ll explore the key challenges that contributed to this early exit and what it means for the team moving forward

The crew is back after a frustrating night for Philly fans as the Sixers fall to the Knicks 108-102 in Game 2 of the second round. Chuck, Troy, and Colby break down what went wrong, the missed opportunities late in the game, and whether the series is starting to slip away from the Sixers. The guys talk about the lack of offense in crunch time, defensive breakdowns, coaching decisions, and who need...

The crew is back together… but yeah, this one wasn’t pretty. The Sixers came out flat and got absolutely run off the floor in Game 1 against the Knicks. We break down what went wrong, from lack of energy to defensive breakdowns and everything in between. Is this just a bad start… or a real problem? We talk adjustments, Embiid’s impact, and what NEEDS to change before Game 2. Plus, can the Sixers p...

Colby is back with an instant reaction after a rough Game 1 for the Sixers… and yeah, it wasn’t pretty. The New York Knicks came out swinging and never looked back, putting the Philadelphia 76ers on their heels from the jump. What went wrong? Was it effort, execution, or just getting outplayed? Colby breaks down the biggest problems, the lack of answers, and whether this is a one-game hiccup… or s...

Colby jumps on the mic right after the Sixers pull off a HUGE Game 7 win over the Celtics! This one had everything—stress, clutch moments, and a statement performance when it mattered most. What does this win mean for the team? Who stepped up the most? And how dangerous are the Sixers heading into their next matchup? Now it’s time to turn the page… the New York Knicks are waiting. Colby breaks dow...

THE SERIES ISN’T OVER YET. The Sixers came up HUGE in Game 6 and took care of business at home against the Celtics to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in Boston. We break down what changed, who stepped up, and how Philly flipped the script when their backs were against the wall. Colby, Noah and Zach talk big-time performances, clutch moments, and the energy shift that gave this team life again. Plus...

In Episode 45, we’ve got a special guest in the building as Darryl—Troy’s older brother—joins the show and brings the heat. We dive into the Sixers’ ongoing struggles against the Celtics, even with Embiid back in the lineup, and try to figure out what’s really going wrong. Then we shift gears to the Eagles draft and break down what we liked, what surprised us, and what it all means heading into th...

The Philadelphia 76ers bounce back in a BIG way with a Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics—and it wasn’t just one guy… it was a full squad takeover. We break down how the Sixers got it done and what it means for the series moving forward. Then we take a trip around the NBA playoffs to check in on the biggest storylines, surprises, and who’s looking like a real contender. In the Pop Culture Update,...

Troy and Colby are back from the building and bring the energy from the NBA Play-In Tournament as they break down their experience watching the Philadelphia 76ers punch their ticket with a big win over the Orlando Magic. The guys dive into what they saw live, what it means for the squad, and give their full predictions for the upcoming First Round matchup against the Boston Celtics 👀 Plus: Drew’s...

This week, we’re bringing the smoke from both the diamond and the gridiron. We kick things off with a head-to-head comparison between the  Philadelphia Phillies  and the  New York Yankees —which squad are you taking right now? Then we dive into the buzz around  Jalen Hurts  following the latest article from  Tim McManus . Is the criticism fair, or are people reaching? Things heat up as we break do...

The crew is back for Episode 41 and there’s plenty to unpack. We start with the  Sixers’ meltdown against the Heat  and ask the big question:  how confident should fans really feel heading into the playoffs?  Is this just a bad night… or a warning sign? Then we shift to the  Phillies , who have stumbled out of the gate early this season. Should fans be worried, or is it way too early to panic? As...

We kick things off with the return of  Jared McCain  to Philadelphia and what his presence means for the future of the  Philadelphia 76ers . The crew also breaks down the exciting emergence of  VJ Edgecombe  and why his rise has fans paying attention. Next, we shift to baseball as we give our predictions for the upcoming season for the  Philadelphia Phillies  — expectations, potential surprises, a...

The NCAA tournament is unpredictable, intense, and sometimes downright crazy — but what if the chaos is hiding game-changing secrets? In this episode, we're dissecting March Madness like never before, revealing the unexpected reasons why top seeds are more vulnerable than you think — including Duke's injury woes and Carolina's surprising loss. Plus, learn which underdog teams have a re...

The crew is back for  Episode 38 , breaking down everything happening in Philly sports and beyond. We kick things off with a full  Eagles free agency reaction . Is  Riq Woolen  the answer in the secondary? What do the losses of  Nakobe Dean ,  Reed Blankenship , and  Jaelan Phillips mean for the defense moving forward? And should the Birds make a blockbuster push for  Maxx Crosby ? Plus, we discus...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important offseasons for the Philadelphia Eagles. With free agency around the corner, we break down which key players should stay, who might be on the way out, and what moves the front office needs to make to stay in championship contention. We also tackle the rumors swirling around star wide receiver A. J. Brown. Could the Eagles actually consider tra...

We are back after a short absence and hitting the ground running with the most heated debates in Philly sports, from Joel Embiid’s "lacadaisical" leadership compared to the Tim Duncan era to whether Daryl Morey should pack his bags today after a "disaster" of a trade deadline. We're diving deep into the A.J. Brown trade war, questioning if the star WR is truly miserable or...

It’s a BIG sports night and we’re breaking it all down—nice and simple 🧠🏀🏈 First up, we react to the  Paul George suspension  and talk about what the  Sixers will look like while PG is out . Who needs to step up? What changes? Panic button… or nah? Then we switch gears to football 🦅 as we dive into the  Eagles’ new defensive coordinator . What does this hire tell us about the team’s direction,...

The Philadelphia sports world is  never  quiet—and we’re diving straight into the madness. Tonight on  Cheesesteaks & Takes , we break down the  Eagles’ ongoing offensive coordinator search  and ask the big question everyone is whispering:  could AJ Brown actually be traded… or is that pure nonsense?  🦅 Then we shift to the hardwood as the  Sixers’ trade deadline  creeps closer. What moves  s...

The Eagles offseason is already heating up. 🦅 We’re breaking down the latest surrounding  AJ Brown , what it means for the locker room, and where the Eagles stand in their  offensive coordinator search  as they look to reset the offense. Plus, we shift to the hardwood to discuss the  up-and-down season of the 76ers  — the highs, the frustrations, and whether this team can find consistency when it...