The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles returned home from the NFL's first ever game in Brazil with a win over the Green Bay Packers in hand - Mike gives his observations on the Birds performance. The additions of Kellen Moore, Saquon Barkley, Zack Baun, and Quinyon Mitchell paid dividends in game one, while Jalen Hurts, Bryce Huff, and Jalen Carter left room for improvement. Mike offers a thought on each gam...

Mike overviews the key offseason changes that should lead to improvement for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. New coordinators Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio provide a wealth of experience and a potential savviness to units that lacked continuity in 2023. The acquisition of running back Saquon Barkley adds another explosive weapon to an already stacked offense. General Manager Howie Roseman invested...

Mike is back to decipher the factors that will make or break Penn State's quest to the College Football Playoff. A schedule without Michigan, year three of the 2022 recruiting class, and new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki could position the Nittany Lions for success in the 2024 campaign. An added west coast trip resulting from Big Ten conference expansion, an unproven wide receiver corp...

Host Mike Gillespie (re)sets the stage for another year of TFTS. Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 385 5164 FOLLOW @TFTSPOD https://instagram.com/tftspod https://twitter.com/tftspod https://linktr.ee/tftspod

The guys react to another slow start for the Phillies and discuss the controversial messaging from the legacy sports media in Philadelphia (5:38). Bomb's Bone to Pick of the Week: the debut of Michael Rubin's MLB jerseys (20:02). Final four thoughts, a potential lock of the year, a bone to pick with Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, and how the women's tournament became the must-see TV of Marc...

G is joined by GAP Golfer and On Demand Golf App Owner Johnny Swing Tips to kick off the 2024 Pennsylvania Golf Season. They talk about a new opportunity for Philly area golfers of all skill levels to connect with instructors and improve their game. Swing Tips gives his bone to pick with stuck up golfers and shares a memorable first dip on the course. The guys discuss tips for high handicappers, p...

Bomb and G deliver a joint bone to pick of the week on the influx of red light cameras in the Greater Philadelphia area (8:45). Bomb on Tom McCarthy getting a March Madness assignment (14:20). The Phillies are a week out from MLB Opening Day - what they need to do to establish themselves as a legitimate World Series contender (22:00). The guys evaluate whether the Eagles are better on paper after...

G examines the Philadelphia Flyers as they approach Friday's NHL Trade Deadline and a push for the playoffs (2:13). Phillies Spring Training outlook and the new hot dog promotion (17:42). Why AJ Brown really called into WIP (23:36). The PGA Tour and professional golf is down bad (30:51). Be heard on the next episode of TFTS - leave a voicemail: 215-385-5164 FOLLOW TFTS @TFTSpod: https://instag...

The guys respond to your calls on the Super Bowl, Tony Romo, and react to the Chiefs victory over the 49ers (1:39). Chip Kelly takes a step down the coaching ladder to become Ohio State's offensive coordinator (31:05). The debauchery of the Waste Management Phoenix Open might be a microcosm of the PGA Tour (34:52). Haason Reddick's future with the Philadelphia Eagles has come into question...

G needs a ruling on etiquette after an awkward dining experience (1:47). He previews the matchup between the 49ers and Chiefs, comparing position groups and analyzing plans of attack for Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan (6:16). Official Super Bowl 58 picks (30:37). James Franklin's chopper touched down in Buckingham late last week to recruit a local high school prospect (34:25). The Eagles will ope...

The guys share some initial Super Bowl thoughts and recap NFL Championship Sunday - Chiefs/Ravens (9:26) and Lions/49ers (25:16). They break down a less than stellar Eagles end of season press conference from Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni (43:45). The Birds hired new coordinators - early opinions on Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio (53:10). Rhys Hoskins signs with the Brewers (1:05:35). The latest on...

The guys react to Carter Hart's indefinite leave of absence granted by the Philadelphia Flyers and discuss future implications (0:55). Joel Embiid dropped 70 points on Wemby and the Spurs - comments on a historic night for the Sixers big man in South Philadelphia (7:36). Bomb & G respond to a caller on Nick Sirianni outperforming in 2023, dive deep on the future of the Eagles coaching staf...

It's another season autopsy as the Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated from the NFL Playoffs by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night. The guys respond to some disgruntled Philly fans and break down everything that went wrong in the game and throughout the entire season (0:00). The tweet of the year comes from Pro Football Doc on Darius Slay (59:50). Wild Card Weekend recap and Divisional R...

The guys respond to a listener call - has the Philadelphia fanbase gone soft (2:53)? They discuss the complexity of feeling hatred towards a playoff bound Eagles team (12:25) and expectations for Monday's game against the Bucs (20:55). Michigan defeated Washington to win the College Football National Championship - reaction and takeaways (30:28). What to make of the Flyers unexpected trade of...

G and Bomb discuss a disgusting Eagles loss and respond to a heated call into the Spot in the Shade line (3:01). They break down the worst three play sequence of the Sirianni era and talk over a potential coaching change (20:52). Bomb bonded with a fellow Eagles supporter who was calling out a contingent of the Eagles fanbase inside Lincoln Financial Field on NYE (36:37). The guys took a massive f...

The Eagles fell to the Seahawks on Monday Night Football for their third straight loss - the guys break down the chaotic week for the Birds, react to the defeat and sort out the myriad of issues facing the organization (0:58). One unhappy, unlucky Philadelphia personality shared his thoughts on the city's football team and fans (50:28). The Flyers continue their winning ways and the fanbase is...

The guys recap the Eagles loss to the Dallas Cowboys and diagnose the issues plaguing the Birds (1:47). A look ahead to Monday Night Football in Seattle (36:35). NFL officials were oddly not on the side of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Buffalo Bills - Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid threw a fit (39:45). Bryce Harper's 13-year contract is apparently not long enough (48:09). Jon Rahm flipped...

Eagles throttled by SF, NFL vs. Philadelphia (1:44) Spot in the Shade Caller - Big 5 Basketball (52:37) College Football Playoff Decision and A Potential Fix (59:02) Penn State's Offensive Coordinator Hire(1:21:25) Flyers have BALLS (1:25:58) NFL Picks of the Week (1:30:15) Be heard on the next episode of TFTS - leave a voicemail: 215-385-5164 FOLLOW TFTS @TFTSpod: https://instagram.com/tftspo...

G and Bomb respond to a caller who is conflicted with how the Eagles continue to 'find a way to win' (3:55). The guys discuss the Birds continued success through the so-called gauntlet schedule, questionable offensive strategy and Jalen Hurts elite play. They look forward to Sunday's NFC Championship rematch with the 49ers (34:10). Bomb's bone to pick with ESPN analytics compelled...

G makes a proclamation regarding his support of James Franklin and the guys dissect Penn State's loss to Michigan, the firing of Mike Yurcich and Bomb proposes a new head coach (2:58). Texas A&M opened a newly funded checkbook to fire Jimbo Fisher (40:43). The Sixers are off to a hot start, but not without a bone to pick with the local media coverage (43:41). The guys look forward to Eagle...

G and Bomb recap all things from Sunday's Eagles win over the Cowboys - key plays, blunders, officiating and the Fox broadcast commentary (1:20). Bones to pick of the week are with Bomb's commute to the Linc, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and Wally the emotional support alligator at the Flyers game (36:40). The guys recap Week 10 in College Football (50:27) and look ahead to Week 11...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN G and Bomb react to a call into the Spot in the Shade line on the Phillies collapse, discussing another $300 million shortstop in the World Series and more closing thoughts on the Fightins (3:21). The Eagles roll along with another win and a historic offensive day against Washington - the guys discuss the health of Jalen Hurts, the tush sweep, Kenny Gainwell's halftime shenanig...

The guys react to possibly the biggest choke job in Philadelphia sports history as the Phillies were bounced from the NLCS - the players, the manager, and yes, the fans, all had a hand in the series loss (0:47). The Eagles won big Sunday night against the highflying Dolphins - Sean Desai impressed, Jalen Hurts is clearly banged up, and Jalen Carter pays tribute to Lebron (53:14). A discussion on P...

G looks back on the NLDS drama with the whiny Braves, Rob Thomson's bullpen decisions, and gives out flowers to numerous Phillies as they cruise along in the NLCS (1:59). He looks back on the Eagles debacle against the Jets, addresses the offensive struggles and offers thoughts on the incoming Miami Dolphins (21:28). Penn State goes to Columbus to take on Ohio State in college football's b...

Bomb & G take a call on the two loss Notre Dame Fighting Irish and examine some of the big happenings in Week 6 of College Football (1:25). The Phillies dismantled Miami and got the road split in the first two games of the NLDS against the Braves - the guys react and look forward to the remainder of the series (20:50). The Eagles train keeps chugging - thoughts on a road win over the Rams, Jal...