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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Josh Rodriguez from The Dime with Josh & Kwab Podcast joined us for a deep dive into the New York Knicks and what they’ve been showing the Eastern Conference as of late. With new talent arriving on the team before the trade deadline, can they truly make a push for the Eastern Conference Finals this season? Many questions persist. Josh and Jeff disc...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Maggie Wiggin from the A Pod Of Their Own podcast over at the HomeRunApplesauce.com family of podcasts about whether or not the New York Mets can compete in the NL East this season. Have they done enough this offseason to make a run? Also, what’s happening with MLB’s pants this season? Topics that Matt and Jeff dove into: Grading the Mets offseason and...

Spring Training has begun for the Philadelphia Phillies, and it’s great to see baseball images on our devices at this time of year. What will this upcoming Phillies season bring and what storylines will we be focusing on during Spring Training? Jeff Kerr from CBS Sports joined us for a dive into the Phillies this week. It was a great discussion! But first, we talked about how important Buddy Hield...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Evan “Tex” Western from AcmePackingCompany.com joined us for a deep dive into the Green Bay Packers, what their offseason may look like, and what their overall future holds. Coming off this past season, are they truly one of the top teams in the NFC. Tex and Jeff discussed the following: Reflections on the Packers’ previous season, and did they surpris...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Matt Rogers from The Honorable Mention Podcast for a discussion about where this Philadelphia 76’ers team is heading as they face a number of challenges. The real question is: do we have optimism about the remainder of this season as we look toward the upcoming stretch of games and possible postseason picture? Topics that Matt and Jeff dove into: Tyrese...

A few weeks ago, we dove into what the Philadelphia Flyers defense has looked like this season. This week, we took a deep dive into their offense. Madeline Campbell from BroadStreetHockey.com joined us for a look at various players and a new offensive philosophy that’s truly surprised us fans this season. It was a great discussion with Madeline this week! But first, we reflected on the Super Bowl...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Jackson Flickinger from FearTheSword.com joined us for a deep dive into this Cleveland Cavaliers team and how they’ve been dominating as of late and become a true contender in the Eastern Conference. Can they keep this momentum going? Jackson and Jeff discussed the following: Reflecting on the recent Cavs vs. Sixers game. How are the Cavs front office...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com to preview the upcoming Philadelphia Union and MLS season. How will the Union perform given the expectations of the past couple of seasons? Will the ongoing players make a huge difference as this team looks to develop some homegrown talent? Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into: Alejandro Bedoya's new 1-year con...

The NFL offseason is just about here. What does this time of year mean for NFL franchises, teams, scouting departments, and coaching staffs who are looking to enhance their roster for the next season? Mark Schofield from SB Nation joined us for dive into how the process of the NFL offseason works. From roster evaluation to free agency and then the NFL Draft, it’s a complex process for the sport ma...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Sara Marshall from MusketFire.com at Fansided joined us for a look at the New England Patriots offseason and the direction this organization and team are heading here in 2024. There are tons of changes on the horizon for this team as they lost their head coach of over two decades. Many questions persist. Sara and Jeff discussed the following: Why didn'...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with A.J. Miller, the head coach of the Lafayette College baseball team and program, for a deep dive into the world of college coaching. A.J. How has the college coaching experience changed over the years, and what does it truly mean to mentor the collegiate athletes? Topics that A.J. and Jeff dove into: A history of athleticism that leads one to become ingr...

What are the trade options for the Philadelphia 76ers as the trade deadline looms? There are certainly names that could help this team. Sean Barnard from Fox Sports Philly The Gambler and Pick Swap Media joined us to analyze what the Sixers are going to need in the future in terms of talent acquisition. We also dove into some prevalent storyline in the Eastern Conference as well as some coaching....

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Kris Willis from BatteryPower.com at SB Nation joined us for a great discussion about the Atlanta Braves offseason from a pitching and batting perspective. Can they replicate their success from last year and make it further in the postseason? How have the Philadelphia Phillies helped to shape their thought process this offseason? Kris and Jeff discusse...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Rachel Donner from the Locked on Flyers podcast for a great and in-depth discussion about the female athletic experience, the state of women’s sports, and how we can do better promoting women’s athletics. Yes, we’ve gotten better over the years, but there are other ways professional sports teams can rise up and provide more opportunities for women athle...

The Philadelphia Flyers are quietly taking on the NHL by storm based on what their expectations were just a few months ago. They’re 2nd in the Metropolitan Division and we’re continuing to see development from many players as this season progresses. This week, Kurt R. from BroadStreetHockey.com joined us for a look at the Flyers’ defensemen as well as what the team’s goalie situation looks like at...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Jack Simone from CelticsBlog.com and the How ‘Bout Them Celtics podcast joined us to break down what we’ve been seeing from the Boston Celtics on the court this season and in recent weeks. What are the concerns for No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference, an do they have any weaknesses? Jack and Jeff discussed the following: If the postseason started next...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Kate Frese, freelance photographer and official photographer for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, for a great and in-depth discussion about the importance of sports photography within the sports world. We discussed the former Flyers photographer’s move from Philadelphia to Phoenix, and how photojournalism has evolved over the years. Topics that Kate and Je...

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a rather quiet offseason aside from the re-signing of starting pitcher Aaron Nola. Should the Phillies front office be looking to acquire more talent as Spring Training is right around the corner? This week, we spoke to Destiny Lugardo from PhilliesNation.com about this Phillies offseason and storyline we've been following. It was a great discussion! But first, w...

The Philadelphia Eagles 2023-2024 season is now over as they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down in Tampa by a score of 32-9 in the Wild Card round. It was a terrible game offensively and defensively from start to finish. Offensively, Jalen Hurts had one wide receiver, DeVonta Smith, who stepped up and made plays. Baffling as it was, the offensive coaching staff decided not to lean on the run ga...

The Philadelphia 76’ers are facing a number of challenges as they move into this part of the NBA season. Joel Embiid and other players are facing injuries. Who needs to step up, and can this team continue to be a force in the Eastern Conference? This week, we talked to Jonathan Geib from TheSixerSense.com and got his thoughts about this team, and how this season looks from an overall picture. But...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Evan Winter from A To Z Sports joined us for our Eagles vs. Buccaneers preview podcast as we look to the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs. The Eagles defense is still a mess, but the Buccaneers haven’t been the most consistent team either heading into this rematch from earlier this season where the Eagles put up 201 rushing yards. Evan and Jeff disc...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com to reflect upon this past 2023-2024 NFL regular season. Now that week 18 is in the books, what surprised us most about this season? What wasn’t a surprise? And will we see new trends cropping up in the future with the league? Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into: Biggest surprises at the quarterback position th...

Week 18 of the Philadelphia Eagles 2023-2024 season is now in the books, and it was another terrible and embarrassing loss. The Eagles lost to the New York Giants at The Meadowlands by a score of 27-10. The Eagles finished the regular season with an 11-6 record and they will head to Tampa Bay next week to face the Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs. This Eagles team was embarras...

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off one of their worst losses in franchise history. The team has been lacking cohesion and there’s a serious lack of talent on the defensive side of the ball. Breaking things down for us this week and joining the podcast was Andrew DiCecco from InsideTheBirds.com. The overall question we dove into: is there any hope left this season for the Eagles? But first, we...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Allison Koehler from the Steelers Wire joined us for a look at how this NFL Playoff picture is currently looking. There are solid teams heading to the postseason and teams still on the bubble. We dove into what many of these teams may show us in just a couple of weeks. Allison and Jeff discussed the following: The downward spiral of the Eagles. Of the...