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Takeoff with John Clark: Philly Sports Interviews

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John Clark sits down and interviews the biggest names in Philadelphia sports.

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Jul 6, 2026

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Jordan Mailata talks Kelce, coaching staff, and what went wrong from the Super Bowl 09.02.2024

John Clark interviews Jordan Mailata from Las Vegas where the Eagles left tackle is partnering with Toyota to celebrate the Lunar New Year alongside world renowned chef David Chang. 0:00 - Jordan Mailata joins the show from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas 2:30 - Does Jordan know if Jason Kelce is actually retiring 3:59 - Coaching staff changes and Nick Sirianni 8:33 - What went wrong against the blitz...

Shams Charania on Joel Embiid's surgery, Sixers staying afloat & NBA trade deadline 06.02.2024

On the latest edition of the Takeoff podcast with John Clark, we talk with Shams Charania to get the latest on Joel Embiid's knee surgery and possible timetable for his return. Plus, They discuss if the Sixers can stay afloat the rest of the season and if Daryl Morey will get some help on offense before the trade deadline. 00:00 - Shams Charania 01:04 - How long with Joel Embiid be out? 02:46 - Up...

Jim Mora on the Eagles hiring Vic Fangio + Lions RB Craig Reynolds 26.01.2024

Jim Mora joins John Clark on the Takeoff podcast to talk about his history coaching with Vic Fangio and what the Eagles are getting with him as their next defensive coordinator. Plus, John talks with Lions running back Craig Reynolds about his journey from Kutztown University to the NFC Championship with the Lions. 0:00 - Jim Mora 25:38 - Craig Reynolds NBC Sports Philadelphia serves Philly sports...

Chris Long on Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' defense & Super Bowl LII memories | Takeoff with John Clark 24.01.2024

John Clark sits down with Super Bowl winning defensive end, Chris Long, to discuss: 00:45 - Eagles making the right move bringing Nick Sirianni back? 4:06 - Personnel is a bigger issue than coordinator on defense 5:41 - What’s it like coming off of playing in the Super Bowl? 8:29 - What should the Eagles look for in an offensive coordinator? 11:16 - Jalen Hurts’ leadership qualities and locker roo...

Hollis Thomas on Nick Sirianni, problems on defense, & the Eagles' collapse 18.01.2024

Hollis Thomas joins the Takeoff podcast to breakdown the Eagles collapse and who's to blame for their early exit from the playoffs. 00:00 - Hollis Thomas 01:30 - Should Sirianni stay or go? 02:56 - Breaking down the Eagles' bizarre loss to the Bucs 07:00 - Did the defense not believe in the coaching staff? 08:58 - Eagles made a mistake changing defensive coordinators 12:53 - Who's more to blame: p...

Jason Avant has his worries as he gives his prediction for Eagles-Buccaneers 12.01.2024

With the Eagles set to take on the Buccaneers on Monday night, John Clark is joined by former Eagles wide receiver and NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst, Jason Avant, on the latest Takeoff podcast: 1:00 - Which eagles team will we see on Monday? 4:42 - Can the Eagles "flip a switch"? 10:50 - Is there a disconnect between the players and coaches? 18:51 - Bigger issue: offense or defense? 27:08 - Is i...

Lane Johnson on Eagles heading into the playoffs & Walter Payton Award 03.01.2024

Lane Johnson joins John Clark on the latest Takeoff podcast to talk about being nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and the state of the Eagles. 🦅Vote for Lane Johnson #WPMOYChallenge https://twitter.com/LaneJohnson65/status/1739033578971824636 NBC Sports Philadelphia serves Philly sports fans 24/7 with the latest news on the Eagles, Sixers, Phillies and Flyers. Watch live g...

Ray Didinger on Eagles-Giants, Nick Sirianni's future & the worst loss in Eagles history 02.01.2024

Ray Didinger returns to the Takeoff podcast with John Clark to recap one of the worst losses in Eagles history and to discuss if this team can turn things around before the playoffs. #Eagles 00:00 - Ray Didinger 01:10 - Worst Loss you've seen 03:06 - Is it fixable? 05:11 - Troubles on defense 07:36 - Biggest weakness on defense 09:50 - Coaching disconnect 16:36 - Eagles at Giants? 20:32 - Coordina...

Emmanuel Acho breaks down Eagles' defense, benching Bradberry & is it time to panic? 20.12.2023

On the latest edition of the Takeoff podcast with John Clark, we sits down with former Eagles linebacker and Fox Sports 1 analyst, Emmanuel Acho about the Birds getting beat on the final drive against the Seahawks and if Jalen Hurts is good enough to get them another NFC championship. 00:00 - Emmanuel Acho 01:30 - Final drive vs. Seahawks 04:45 - James Bradberry playing the sticks 08:42 - Play cal...

Eric Allen on the Eagles' defense and his Hall of Fame-worthy resume 14.12.2023

On the latest episode of the Takeoff podcast with John Clark, we sit down with Eagles Hall of Famer Eric Allen about the state of the defense. 00:00 - Thoughts on his Hall of Fame chances? 2:37 - Eric's Hall of Fame-worthy resume 5:34 - What's wrong with the Eagles' defense? 10:15 - How much of an impact has the schedule had? 12:42 - Does the Eagles' defense have enough talent? 15:54 - Is the prob...

Tony Dungy dissects Dallas week, Hurts MVP race, and Eagles tough schedule 05.12.2023

Tony Dungy joins John Clark on the latest Takeoff Podcast to discuss: 1:35 - Top seed NFC on the line 4:15 - Cowboys coming off 10 days rest 8:11 - Eagles offense out of sync? 10:45 - Lane Johnson vs. Micah Parsons 13:14 - Nick Sirianni maturing as a coach 17:00 - Adding Shaq Leonard! 21:00 - Hurts MVP? "I'd vote for him" 26:30 - The officiating this season has been questionable NBC Sports Philade...

Steve Mariucci breaks down Eagles' pivotal 49ers rematch | Takeoff Podcast 01.12.2023

Former 49ers head coach and NFL Network analyst, Steve Mariucci joins the Takeoff Podcast with John Clark to preview the rematch of the Eagles-49ers NFC Championship game. 00:00 - Steve Mariucci 02:34 - Eagles vs. 49ers 04:17 - 10 days rest 06:31 - Better offense? 11:05 - Brock Purdy 13:00 - Better defense 15:10 - who needs the win more? 16:26 - Trash talk 18:03 - underdogs 20:23 - winning ugly 22...

Torrey Smith on Eagles-49ers rivalry, Hurts MVP & Super Bowl matchups 28.11.2023

🏈Help support Level 82 - Giving Tuesday https://secure.givelively.org/donate/players-philanthropy-fund/level82-givingtuesday-829a4801-4cc8-4ca5-a9a0-c6bfc22e3e53 Former Eagles Super Bowl winning wide receiver, Torrey Smith sits down with John Clark to discuss: 2:00 - Eagles finding ways to win 3:00 - Jalen Hurts being so clutch 9:00 - Eagles vs. 49ers 11:00 - Jason Kelce is a beast 12:00 - Former...

Angelo Cataldi predicts which team will win next championship in Philly 15.11.2023

Philadelphia sports radio legend Angelo Cataldi joints John Clark on the latest episode of Talkoff to discuss: 0:00 - Angelo Cataldi joins the show 0:54 - Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch 6:12 - Least favorite coaches in Philly history 14:29 - Angelo on his career in sports talk radio 21:44 - On the Trea Turner ovation 25:50 - Who will be the next Philly team to win a championship? 28:26 - On the...

Eagles the best in the NFL? A.J. Brown MVP? & DALLAS WEEK with Sal Paolantonio 31.10.2023

John Clark sits down with Sal Paolantonio to talk about the 7-1 Eagles ahead of their pivotal matchup against the Dallas Cowboys and to discuss how his team compares to last season's Super Bowl team. Sal Paolantonio will be award the Dick Vermeil Lifetime Achievement award this Wednesday at the Otho Davis Scholarship foundation. https://www.othodavisfoundation.org/ 00:00 - Sal Paolantonio 01:23 -...

Cris Collinsworth previews Eagles' Sunday Night Football matchup with the Dolphins 20.10.2023

John Clark talks with Cris Collinsworth about the Eagles' Sunday Night Football matchup Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. 00:00 - Cris Collinsworth 02:45 - Trouble in the Secondary 04:09 - Tua Tagovailoa 05:43 - Motion 07:44 - Jalen Hurts 09:31 - A.J. Brown 11:42 - Eagles Oline 13:19 - Hurts vs. Tua NBC Sports Philadelphia serves Philly sports fans 24/7 with the latest news on the Eagles, Six...

PHILLIES ADVANCE TO NLCS: Inside the clubhouse celebration 13.10.2023

John Clark was inside the Phillies' clubhouse for their epic celebration after eliminating the Braves and advancing to the NLCS. 00:00 - Phillies advance to NLCS 00:59 - Bryce Harper 02:17 - Matt Strahm 04:22 - Bryson Stott 06:04 - Alec Bohm 08:08 - Taijuan Walker 10:03 - Jose Alvarado 11:38 - Brandon Marsh 14:16 - J.T. Realmuto 15:41 - Aaron Nola 18:34 - John Middleton NBC Sports Philadelphia ser...

Brad Lidge talks Phillies vs Braves, 2008 World Series stories 05.10.2023

John Clark sits down with former Phillies closer and 2008 World Series champion Brad Lidge to discuss the Phillies vs. Braves NLDS rematch, the atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park and stories from the 2008 World Series celebration. 0:00 - Brad Lidge 0:50 - Wheeler and Nola dominate the Marlins 2:02 - Starting pitching the key to the NLDS? 3:16 - Phillies have momentum on their side 5:58 - The effect...

MOVING ON! Inside the Phillies' clubhouse celebration as the advance to the NLDS 05.10.2023

John Clark was inside the Phillies clubhouse as they celebrated sweeping the Marlins and advancing to the NLDS. 00:00 - PHILLIES ADVANCE 00:55 - Bryson Stott 02:36 - Bryce Harper 04:28 - J. T. Realmuto 06:33 - Aaron Nola 09:06 - Alec Bohm 10:40 - Brandon Marsh 12:11 - Craig Kimbrel 13:17 - Taijuan Walker 15:02 - Zack Wheeler 17:06 - John Middleton NBC Sports Philadelphia serves Philly sports fans...

Malcom Jenkins on the undefeated Eagles & 'What Winners Won't Tell You' 03.10.2023

If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting ‘Home’ to 741741, anytime. John Clark sits down with Eagles legend Malcolm Jenkins to discuss the 4-0 undefeated Eagles and this new book "What Winners Won't Tell You". 00:00 - What Winner won't Tell You 05:20 - Character wins 08:55 - What...

Phillies clinch second straight postseason berth 27.09.2023

John Clark was live inside the Phillies locker room during their celebration after clinching their second straight postseason berth. 00:00 - Phillies Clinch 01:17 - Nick Castellanos 03:51 - Zack Wheeler 06:05 - Alec Bohm 08:47 - Taijuan Walker 10:28 - Bryce Harper 13:18 - Matt Strahm 15:21 - Bryson Stott 18:01 - Michael Lorenzen NBC Sports Philadelphia serves Philly sports fans 24/7 with the lates...

Seth Joyner on Jalen Carter, Cowboys hype & return of Kelly Green 19.09.2023

On the latest edition of the Takeoff Podcast with John Clark, we sit down with Seth Joyner to discuss Jalen Hurts and the Eagles matchup up against Todd Bowles' Buccaneers. 00:00 - Seth Joyner 00:43 - How good are the Eagles? 01:22 - Replacing Avonte Maddox 02:59 - Sean Desai's defense 05:35 - Rotating the defense 07:14 - Jalen Carter 09:45 - Defensive rookie of the year? 10:57 - Fletcher Cox 16:0...

Richard Sherman on Slay vs. Jefferson & Eagles Week 2 preview 11.09.2023

John Clark talks with all-time great cornerback Richard Sherman about the Eagles' Thursday night matchup against the Vikings on Amazon Prime. Plus, DeVonta Smith talks about becoming a father on Saturday and scoring a touchdown on Sunday. Finally, Clark and Mike Quick recap the Eagles' win over the Patriots. 0:00 - Richard Sherman 8:00 - DeVonta Smith 11:50 - Mike Quick NBC Sports Philadelphia ser...

Mike Lombardi on Jalen Hurts, NFC East and Eagles Week 1 vs. Patriots | Takeoff 07.09.2023

Ahead of the Eagles' matchup against the Patriots in Week 1, John Clark talks with Mike Lombardi about how far the Birds can go this season and his new book "Football Done Right". 0:00 - Do the Eagles have the best roster? 1:45 - Facing Bill Belichick and the Patriots 7:00 - Eagles Coaches 11:30 - NFC competition 15:30 - Biggest Challenges 17:26 - Football Done Right 20:00 - Rank Jalen Hurts 22:00...

Ross Tucker's biggest takeaways from Eagles training camp 23.08.2023

On the latest edition of the Takeoff podcast with John Clark, we talk with NFL analyst Ross Tucker on where the Eagles stand after training camp. 00:00 - WRs even better? 07:53 - Running backs 10:02 - Hurts still a triple threat? 11:55 - Hurts on a mission 14:44 - Offensive Line 16:36 - Jalen Carter becoming a starter 19:04 - Concerns at safety 21:48 - Bradberry in the slot 22:45 - Work in progres...

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