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The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports

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Mike Gillespie is a Philly sports fan and Penn State alumni that views the game not as a hometown fanatic but more through an objective lens, aka, The Fan Talking Straight. A show for the realistic Philadelphia fan tired of homerism and contrived filler topics, TFTS gets right to the bottom line on the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, and Penn State. A close eye on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Golf and College Football all year long maintains an honest perspective on the home teams. The perfect fix of news and analysis amidst all the hooting and hollering. Follow @tftspod (IG/X)

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TFTS Episode 5 - Fade the Shade 31.08.2021 59:09

G recaps his weekend golf trip to OCMD (0:57). Gardner Minshew is an Eagle and the NFL preseason is in the books (13:03). The New York Mets have a bizarre feud with their fans (17:42). College football is back (21:50) and a new segment is introduced as the guys preview the week 1 slate (24:15). Regular season win totals and playoff picks are discussed (41:48). A quick Penn State game by game predi...

TFTS Episode 4 - The Miracle in MontCo 24.08.2021 48:32

Bomb is rejuvenated as he returns from vacation. A career low round of golf was carded over the weekend (1:26). The Sea Isle bar scene and a difficult Jersey Shore course are discussed (14:54). The Eagles continue to prepare for Week 1 at Atlanta (22:05) and the Phillies fall from first place (38:57).

TFTS Episode 3 - Diamonds in the Rough: Fantasy Football Primer feat. Oli D 17.08.2021 53:34

With Bomb on vacation, G brings in a working man's fantasy football guru in preparation for the upcoming season. Topics discussed include 2021's rookie class (2:50), QB strategy (22:23), top tier RBs (31:13), under the radar WRs (39:55), and some TE tidbits (45:48). 

TFTS Episode 2 09.08.2021 44:45

The boys are back and right off the bat dive into the hottest team in baseball. The Deshaun Watson rumor and some Eagles training camp storylines are discussed (8:59). With Carson Wentz on the shelf, does Indy have Nick Foles on speed dial? (18:22) Another Ben Simmons summer jump shot video (26:08). The fellas wrap with some golf talk, a look ahead to preseason game one and some quick college foot...

Pilot 02.08.2021 1:06:18

Welcome to TFTS! G and Bomb check in for the inaugural episode shooting the breeze about life as high handicappers, the phillies (20:28), eagles (35:21), & an alleged modern day Pete Rose situation (56:14). 