The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

G responds to a call into the Spot in the Shade line calling out Ryan Day and the Buckeyes (2:15). Penn State's season thus far is assessed as they head into a bye week (8:45). The Eagles moved to 4-0 with an overtime win over the Commanders on Sunday - thoughts on the Birds at the almost quarter pole of the NFL season (16:41). G gives his outlook on the Phillies playoff prospects as they open...

The guys respond to your calls into the Spot in the Shade line (3:25). Tweet of the week goes to a choice caption describing Taylor Swift celebrating a Travis Kelce touchdown at Arrowhead (12:51). The Eagles moved to 3-0 with a dominating win over the Bucs on Monday Night Football - the performances of Jalen Carter, Brian Johnson and Jalen Hurts are discussed (21:55). An epic Notre Dame collapse h...

Mikey Miss is throwing political haymakers on X for the debut of tweet of the week (0:57). G recaps his North Carolina golf trip to Tobacco Road, Southern Pines and Pine Needles and had a bone to pick with some shady golfers (7:38). The guys discuss protocol for group trip and dinner payments (23:28). Our Philadelphia Eagles moved to 2-0 with a win over the Minnesota Vikings but not without anothe...

The guys react to the Eagles win over the Patriots and offer perspective heading into Thursday Night Football against the Vikings (1:06). Tony Romo and Mike Tirico* fall victim to Bones to Pick of NFL Week 1 (29:22). Flowers go to new father Devonta Smith, Ja'Marr Chase's elves, and the Texas Longhorns (42:56). The show closes with picks against the spread for College Football Week 3 and N...

Tom McCarthy took a day off from Phillies baseball on Sunday (3:23). The guys react to College Football's opening weekend with a focus on the Colorado Buffaloes and LSU/Florida State (7:22). Drew Allar impressed in Penn State's opening win over West Virginia (23:10). The guys run through the Eagles schedule and share some thoughts heading into Sunday's opener against the Patriots (34:1...

The guys give flowers to a speedy member of the Dallas Cowboys and a helpful staff member who got Bomb dialed in at a local Golf Galaxy (7:45). Bones to pick of the week come from the Tour Championship, the Eagles backup quarterback dilemma and a festive Phillies broadcast last week (16:13). G runs through the Penn State schedule ahead of Saturday's opener against West Virgnia (36:18). The rob...

The boys are back from the summer break! The guys have several bones to pick from shore golf cart riders to the Eagles kelly green craze and the tone shift on Jalen Hurts from just a year ago (4:08). Bomb tips the cap to Nick Castellanos for Flower Hour and kicks off some Phillies talk (24:34). The James Harden/Daryl Morey summer drama is discussed (30:05). College football is days away - the guys...

The guys chop it up one last time before the annual July hiatus. Bomb is headed on his honeymoon and offers some negotiating tips for fellow and future husbands (4:37). Funny fatherly quirks and dog dads (10:53). US Open Recap - thoughts on LACC, spectators, commentators, Xander, Rickie, and Rory's course nutrition (17:01). The Flyers unveiled new jerseys (35:35) and some unlikely faces showed...

The guys put a bow on the NBA season and reflect on the Sixers situation (4:15). The Baby Gronk grift is real and an overexcited Tom McCarthy make for bones to pick this week (14:30). Philadelphia's #1 Golf Instructor and caddie Mike Dynda joins the show from The Los Angeles Country Club to preview this weekend's US Open (28:50). The show closes with a continued preview and the fellas offe...

Loyal listener and friend of the show, the Don, joins this week's episode. Bomb has it out for some not so tough competitors at Lulu's Club Championship (3:07). The guys react to the golf news heard round the world as the PGA and LIV merge via Saudi PIF cash (9:13). Flower hour for Dustin Johnson, a hack golfer, Philly taxi drivers, and Zion Williamson (30:25). Danny Briere made his first...

G shares his hole in one story (1:15) and has a bone to pick with Michael Block's length comments (15:57). A fitting documentary is being released about a historic Philadelphia team this week (22:23). G empathizes with the Boston sports fans and the guys get into Jimmy Butler, the Heat and the Sixers hiring of Nick Nurse (25:47). Bomb recognizes the Penn Quakers baseball team as they head to t...

G is joined by host of The Samboner Show and local social media star Mick Mckenzie. Mick shares some background on the origins of "samboning" and his hiatus from Corporate America (3:40). He offers a compelling perspective on competing with other foodies on social media (13:30). The guys share their favorite spots in Sea Isle City, New Jersey ahead of Memorial Day weekend (18:22). Mick j...

Bomb & G break down the end of another Sixers season in the second round of the NBA Playoffs shortly after the final buzzer. The guys discuss Joel Embiid, the process era, and look forward to what's next as the offseason is officially underway. They hear from a disgruntled fan on the Spot in the Shade Line and respond to some listener questions. Be heard on the next episode of TFTS - Call...

The guys react to the Sixers series lead over the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid's NBA MVP award (0:45). Another week, another dollar dog night full of circus tricks at the Phillies game (21:23). G is annoyed with the Philly representation at Barstool and ESPN's playoff broadcasts (33:37). Bomb spotted Philly Wallen despite the damaged vocal cords and some thoughts on Taylor Swift in Phill...

G and Bomb have nothing but major flowers to give to Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles for their acquisitions in the 2023 NFL Draft (1:56). Bones to pick of the week: G on the local personalities who had Bijan to the Birds and "experts" who had Sean Clifford's backup as a top ten talent (23:20), Bomb on the Jonathan Gannon tampering violation during Super Bowl week (35:37) an...

The Sixers are on to round two of the NBA Playoffs, but Joel Embiid is banged up again. G has a bone to pick with Jo and Doc Rivers (1:20). NBC Sports Philadelphia's Eagles reporter Dave Zangaro joins TFTS to preview this week's NFL Draft (7:11). He discusses Jalen Hurts' new deal, assesses the current roster, and offers some possibilities for round one and beyond for the Birds. FOLLOW...

The guys discuss the record-breaking deal that Jalen Hurts signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday morning (3:25). The Sixers are rolling over the Brookyln Nets in round one of the NBA playoffs and Bball Paul is in the mix (12:10). Bomb reflects on some well aging takes from TFTS regarding the development of young players in this city (17:15). G wants to know when it's acceptable to be i...

G needs a golf etiquette ruling from a round over the weekend (1:35). Bomb attended the Phillies throttling of the Marlins on Monday Night - he came away with a few bones to pick with a grotesque exposure and overpriced concessions (4:59). The guys share their takeaways from this year's Masters Tournament discussing the LIV dynamic, Rory Mcilroy, and pool payments (16:50). The episode conclude...

G previews the 2023 Masters starting with a mini bone to pick of the week regarding the LIV golf tour drama of the past year (3:30). The status of Tiger Woods and his odds to make the cut are examined (7:59). G dives into some trends and gives out his longshot, mid-tier, and chalk picks to win at Augusta this weekend (11:13). FOLLOW TFTS: https://instagram.com/thoughtsfromtheshade https://twitter....

Bomb & G discuss the best times of year has spring has almost sprung (1:41). The guys examine the ramifications of the Rhys Hoskins injury and provide expectations as the Phillies are set to kick off their season on MLB Opening Day (4:26). Jonathan Gannon and NBA only basketball fans are subjects for this week's Bones to Pick of the Week (18:30). Kansas State's Markquis Nowell and some...

G and Bomb are joined this week by host of the new Soaring Highs and Crushing Lows Podcast to discuss a myriad of topics. Fran, also know as Frnacis, is a Northeast Philadelphia native currently grinding away in Florida. He discusses his move down the coast, a colossal failure searching for love on Hinge, officiating youth sports, and driving for Lyft. The guys trade tales on Philadelphia, sports...

The guys return from a one-week hiatus and share highlights from Bomb's wedding this past weekend (4:07). Bomb is pro pitch clock for the upcoming MLB season and G awards himself for saving a dog on this week's flower hour (14:35). Bones to pick of the week are with the Baltimore Ravens' handling of the Lamar Jackson saga and the embarrassment of Philly sports that is the Philadelphia Flyers organ...

Tahoma 31 reached out to TFTS regarding Sodgate coverage (2:54). Bomb and G answer some listener questions concerning nuptials, embarrassing athletic moments, and Lulu Country Club (7:56). Bones to pick of the week are with the Philly reaction to Mac McClung's dunk contest showing and an unacceptable act on the golf course (38:40). Kyle Schwarber's song ruling and Netflix's Full Swing took home fl...

G and Bomb power through their thoughts and feelings following a devastating loss for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl (0:50). The unimpressive playing surface at State Farm Stadium was managed by a Chiefs fan and previous ring recipient - a deep dive on Sodgate (25:28). The guys rank this loss on their all-time crushing defeat list as Philly fans (45:18). This episode of TFTS wraps with...

Nick Sirianni showed a different demeanor leading the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII media night - Bomb and G break down some notable quotes from all of the availability (3:15). The guys preview the contest with Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs (19:41). Gotham City Vig joins the show to give his thoughts on the Birds, break down key matchups, and offer some valuable prop bets for the b...