The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

Please leave us a 5-star review! Bomb & G discuss the end of the Eagles' season as they fell to Tampa Bay on Sunday. The guys summarize the game (or lack thereof), break down some of the key plays, and evaluate the performance of the coaches. They provide some thoughts on the offseason and next season and give out grades for some of the organization's key cogs.  Sponsored by Shamrock Sun:...

Please leave us a 5-star review! The guys wrap the College Football season with a recap and some thoughts on the National Championship game (1:56). Bomb relishes in the epic failure of a particular QB in Indianapolis (23:50). G & Bomb preview the Eagles playoff game against the Bucs and make their selections (34:28). Each add a bonus pick for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend (55:41). Sponsored by S...

Please leave us a 5-star review! On Episode 28, the guys recap the College Football Playoff Semifinal games, Penn State's Outback Bowl performance and comment on a few of the other New Year's Six bowls. They offer some thoughts on Jim Harbaugh, James Franklin, and put a bow on another CFB season with their selections for Monday night's National Championship game. Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.sha...

It's all Eagles talk as the Birds clinch a wild card spot in the NFC playoffs. Bomb and G offer their preferred approaches to Week 18 versus Dallas and recap the 20-16 win over Washington. The guys evaluate the progression of Jalen Hurts and look back to the offseason addition by subtraction in the Eagles' QB room. They discuss likely wild card game opponents, who might be the most favorable match...

Bomb & G recap the Eagles win over the Giants, discuss their path to the playoffs, and look ahead to a rematch with Washington (1:02). The guys preview the College Football Playoff Semifinal games and give their selections (35:04). They wrap with some thoughts on Klutch Sports' plea to vote Ben Simmons into the NBA All Star game (1:00:40). Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com & M...

The guys discuss their Tuesday night trip to the Linc and recap the Birds' 27-17 victory over Washington. Bomb throws out a last-minute Christmas wish for Santa to bring a special QB to Philly next year. Fade the Shade and CFB bowl picks are recapped. A quick flyers point and G wraps his holiday shopping in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot. Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com &am...

The guys discuss the remainder of the Eagles season (1:00) and round up Week 14 in the NFL (14:27). They get into the week's coaching moves in CFB, discuss player development at Penn State, and look forward to the upcoming bowl season (24:10). The Flyers break their 10-game skid and the captaincy of Claude Giroux is examined (45:35). Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com & Menard Prem...

Bomb & G are joined by the infamous Maniac to discuss the Eagles win over the Jets and the inevitable Minshew Mania (1:00). Conference championship weekend, a look at the College Football Playoff Final Four, and coaching carousel/PSU discussion (40:40). The Flyers part ways with Alain Vigneault and the state of the franchise in the midst of an 8-game skid (1:12:35).  Sponsored by Shamrock...

Eagles fall to the Giants and head back to MetLife in Week 13 (1:28). NFL Week 12 roundup (25:05). The College Football coaching carousel is off to a doozy of a start (36:07). CFB Week 13 recap and our updated playoff rankings (1:11:58). Bomb's bone to pick of the week (1:34:34). Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com & Menard Premium Detailing: www.menardpremiumdetailing.com Follow us...

Happy Thanksgiving all!  Eagles/Saints recap and some more talk surrounding the team moving forward. (1:27). NFL Week 11 recap (30:57) & the Colts on Hard Knocks (37:24). Thoughts on CFB Week 12, a look forward to Week 13, and our take on 'The Game' (45:50). We give our latest College Football Playoff Rankings (1:02:53) and wrap with a week in review for the Flyers (1:13:34). Sponsored by...

A recap of the Eagles win over the Broncos and an outlook on the remainder of the season (2:00). NFL Week 10 wrap up (35:08). PSU/Michigan and a look at the coach in Happy Valley (40:52). CFB Week 11 scores and thoughts (57:36) and our latest College Football Playoff Rankings (1:10:14). Flyers week in review and a bone to pick with pregame tradition (1:24:30). Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamro...

Eagles talk: Bomb was at the Linc Sunday - we discuss the current atmosphere in South Philly (1:13), game recap (11:48), & fan etiquette situations (31:57). Around the NFL Week 9 (42:52) + CFB Week 10 (59:58). Our updated CFP rankings (1:09:08). Golf talk/loose ends (1:31:08).  Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com & Menard Premium Detailing: www.menardpremiumdetailing.com Fo...

Eagles win? + Bomb's bone to pick of the week (2:11), Wentz Watch (23:20), Michigan/Mich State + PSU/OSU (30:34), TFTS Initial College Football Playoff Rankings - Top 6 (52:40). Sponsored by Shamrock Sun : www.shamrocksun.com & Menard Premium Detailing : www.menardpremiumdetailing.com Follow us on Instagram! @thoughtsfromtheshade

Eagles talk (0:38), Penn State debacle and some CFB discussion (26:25), more Baby Ben antics and the Sixers home opener (1:06:36), the Flyers wrap their homestand and head to Western Canada (1:22:25), some interesting acts from members of the Philadelphia fanbase (1:34:23). Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com - use promo code SHADE for 10% off! Follow us on Instagram! @thoughtsfromthesh...

Eagles/Bucs recap & some coach commentary (1:51). Ben Simmons continues to stir the pot (23:43). Early observations of the Flyers through two games (42:57). CFB talk (53:07). Comparing the Phillies to teams still playing in October (1:24:30).  Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com - use promo code SHADE for 10% off! Follow us on Instagram! @thoughtsfromtheshade

Quick picks for six matchups in the coming weekend. CFB week 7: Michigan State @ Indiana, Oklahoma State @ Texas, Kentucky @ Georgia NFL Week 6: Chargers @ Ravens, Cardinals @ Browns, Cowboys @ Patriots

Bomb reviews a trip to Nashville and finds himself star-struck (1:13). Both attended concerts over the weekend (11:35). The Ben Simmons saga continues as the NBA season nears (18:23). Penn State leaves Iowa with an L, bruises, & question marks (30:45). The Flyers drop the puck on the 2021-2022 season this Friday (52:45). Eagles beat Carolina and the GOAT is coming to town (1:08:37). Sponsored...

A preview and selections for the upcoming weekend on the gridiron. CFB Week 6: Oklahoma vs. Texas, Georgia @ Auburn, Alabama @ Texas A&M, Penn State @ Iowa NFL Week 5: Packers @ Bengals, 49ers @ Cardinals, Bills @ Chiefs, Eagles @ Panthers

Eagles fall to KC and we react to some interesting postgame player comments (2:11). Brady's return to New England (14:41). Miscellaneous NFL Week 4 (22:35). The CFP race is shaping up for utter chaos (27:35). Carvin cup recap (45:25).  Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com - use promo code SHADE for 10% off! Follow us on Instagram! @thoughtsfromtheshade

A preview and picks for the weekend's big games. CFB Week 5: Arkansas @ Georgia, Cincinnati @ Notre Dame, Ohio State @ Rutgers, Ole Miss @ Alabama, Indiana @ Penn State NFL Week 4: Panthers @ Cowboys, Cardinals @ Rams, Ravens @ Broncos, Buccaneers @ Patriots, Chiefs @ Eagles

Debacle in Dallas - MNF recap (1:04). Thoughts on broadcasts & officiating (20:05) & around the NFL Week 3 (31:39). A brief Wentz Watch (35:00). CFB Week 4 roundup (37:01). Penn State beats Nova and heads into the remainder of Big Ten play (47:17). A bonus Fade the Shade pick for TNF (52:19). Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com - use promo code SHADE for 10% off! Follow us on In...

A quick hit on Ben Simmons and an issue with a piece of the Philadelphia fanbase. A preview and selections for this weekend's big games (4:35). CFB Week 4: Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin, Texas A&M vs. Arkansas, Rutgers @ Michigan, West Virginia @ Oklahoma NFL Week 3: Saints @ Patriots, Colts @ Titans, Buccaneers @ Rams, Packers @ 49ers, Eagles @ Cowboys

Eagles fall to 49ers in the home opener (1:00), Wentz Watch (19:45), SNF Chiefs/Ravens recap (24:42), Penn State wins at the whiteout (29:13), CFB Week 3 & Contender or Pretender (44:32) Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com - use promo code SHADE for 10% off! Follow us on Instagram! @thoughtsfromtheshade

A preview and selections for the weekend's prominent matchups. CFB Week 3: Mich St @ Miami, Cinci @ Indiana, Alabama @ Florida, Auburn @ PSU                       NFL Week 2: NYG @ WAS, LAR @ IND, Dallas @ LAC, KC @ Baltimore, SF @ Philadelphia

Survivor pool bad beat (1:00), Eagles blast Atlanta (2:30), Wentz Watch (14:27), Around the NFL Week 1 (18:21), 2-0 Penn State (31:03), CFB tidbits (44:34) Sponsored by Shamrock Sun: www.shamrocksun.com - use promo code SHADE for 10% off! Follow us on Instagram! @thoughtsfromtheshade