The Ringer's Philly Special

The Eagles fell to the Jets on Sunday after committing four turnovers, including a costly interception late in the fourth quarter. Sheil and Ben react to the pivotal plays during the game and talk about concerns going forward, as the schedule becomes increasingly tough in the next few weeks. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson G...

For the second year in a row, the Phillies advanced to the NLCS after defeating the Braves 3-1 in game 4 of the NLDS. Nick Castellanos homered twice, which makes him the first player in postseason history with back-to-back multihomer games. Sheil has his five big takeaways from the NLDS and looks forward to the NLCS.  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG...

The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 of their NLDS and destroyed the Braves, 10-2, thanks to two Bryce Harper home runs and staredowns. Sheil gives his five biggest takeaways from the game, and previews Thursday night's possible close-out at CBP. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode...

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports are back with another Eagles film breakdown after what most would say is the best win of their season, against the Rams. How much did Jalen Hurts’s legs play a part in the Eagles' victory on Sunday? Will the Eagles fix the red zone issues? What adjustments did Sean Desai make throughout the game that could be critical going forward for the rest of the Birds? The...

The Phillies blew a four-run lead in a 5-4 loss to the Braves in Game 2 of the National League Division Series at Truist Park. Sheil is joined by Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the crazy double play to end the game, Zack Wheeler pitching in the seventh inning, and Trea Turner’s untimely error.  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to...

The Eagles improved to 5-0 for the second consecutive year. Sheil and Ben discuss how impressive Jalen Hurts was all game and in crucial moments on third down. They also talk about what the offensive line did to keep Aaron Donald in check. Plus, the “brotherly shove” worked to perfection yet again. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed by: Teddy Grossman and Ja...

The Phillies stole Game 1 in Atlanta with a 3-0 victory over the Braves to take a 1-0 lead in the NLDS. Sheil is riding solo and giving you his five big takeaways from the game, and what to expect from Game 2 Monday night with Zack Wheeler on the mound. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additiona...

The Phillies fried the fish and defeated the Marlins, 7-1, in Game 2 to complete the sweep of the NL wild-card series. They are now headed to Atlanta to face the Braves in the NLDS. Sheil discusses Aaron Nola's stellar performance and what to expect on Saturday night in Atlanta as Red October continues. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out mor...

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports discuss Jalen Hurts’s progress thus far this season, whether he should be looking to run more, and how he’s looked in the passing game. Plus, an Eagles vs. Rams preview! Who will stop Aaron Donald? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sh...

The Phillies defeated the Marlins 4-1 to take a 1-0 lead in the NL wild-card series. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of PHLY to discuss the easy yet nerve-racking win. Plus, what was third-base coach Dusty Wathan doing holding runners at the base?! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional det...

Red October is here and the Phillies are set to face the division rival Miami Marlins in an NL wild-card matchup. Sheil is joined by James Seltzer and Jack Fritz of the ‘High Hopes’ podcast to break down the matchup. Find out which pitchers will be relied upon in key moments, what this postseason will say about Aaron Nola, and who the X factor is in the Phillies lineup. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest:...

The Eagles pull out a close victory at home in OT vs. the Commanders and improve to 4-0. However, there are some very concerning issues on both sides of the ball that Ben and Sheil have noticed. Has Jalen Hurts been playing at a level that can get the Eagles back to the Super Bowl? Will the defense ever fix its issues at the linebacker and safety positions? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Produ...

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss the film from the Eagles' victory over the the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 'Monday Night Football,' and preview their matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 4. Plus, the Phillies are in the playoffs! Red October is back! We get some thoughts from Cliff on that, and how the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade could affect the Sixers. The R...

The Eagles cruise to 3-0 after a 25-11 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 'Monday Night Football.' D’Andre Swift continues to establish himself as Philly's RB1, gaining 130 yards on the ground following a dominant effort against the Vikings last week. Sheil and Ben discuss Brian Johnson’s improvement as a play caller against Todd Bowles’s defense, and how the Eagles defense looked despite mu...

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith from The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the Eagles' Monday night game against the Buccaneers. Will A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts get on the same page and put together a big performance? Who will be playing the third corner for the Eagles now that Avonte Maddox is officially out for the season? Plus, Gannon Watch! We revisit the former DC’s historic loss against the Giant...

The Eagles are 2-0 and off to the start that most fans and prognosticators expected, but is there still room for improvement on what we’ve seen thus far? How has OC Brian Johnson looked, and what changes can he make schematically to help QB Jalen Hurts? Plus, Sean Desai and the defense are dealing with key injuries. How has that side of the ball fared so far? Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed...

The Eagles squeaked out another victory against the Vikings on 'TNF' and improved to 2-0, but there are still some concerns with the team. Sheil and Ben discuss the positives and negatives of the second game of the season, including the lackluster offense. How much room for improvement is needed with Jalen Hurts in order to return to the Super Bowl? Has the defense taken a step back as well? The R...

The Eagles are 1-0 and are set to face the Minnesota Vikings on ‘Thursday Night Football’ for the home opener. Shawn Syed of Sumer Sports joins Sheil to discuss what the Eagles game plan was against the Patriots and how that will differ when they play the Vikings. Will Dallas Goedert and other offensive players see more targets and touches? How will the defense hold up with multiple starters out f...

The Eagles finally took flight in New England and came out victorious over the Patriots to start the season 1-0. A win is a win, but there were some glaring concerns that Sheil and Ben have with the team going forward. Jalen Hurts didn’t look his best, but was his play indicative of how the season will play out? Do the Eagles have problems in the secondary and at linebacker after giving up three T...

Sheil is joined by Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the up and down September for the Phillies thus far. Will Bryce Harper get out of his slump? Will the pitching improve as the Phils head toward a hopeful playoff appearance? Plus, GANNON WATCH! Zak Keefer of The Athletic put out a story on Jonathan Gannon that has Sheil and Cliff perplexed at how he viewed his time with the Eag...

The Eagles season kicks off in just five days as they head to New England to face the Patriots. Before Ben and Sheil dive into the matchup against Mac Jones and Co., they discuss season predictions and give their final outcomes for the Birds season. Plus, Gannon Watch continues! Find out what the old DC said to get his team pumped up for training camp. Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Producer:...

Bo Wulf of The Athletic and ‘Birds With Friends’ joins Sheil to discuss some over/unders for the upcoming Eagles season. Plus, Sheil and Cliff talk some Phillies, as they’re hot heading into September. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Bo Wulf Produ...

The official 53-man roster is out! The Eagles have made their final training camp cuts, and some surprising names didn't make the team. Sheil and Ben discuss which players they were shocked didn’t make it and which players made the roster and what their roles will be. Plus, it’s time to preview the defensive side of the ball for the Birds (31:29). How much will the team miss former defensive coord...

The Eagles season opener is quickly approaching; in just over two weeks, they'll head to New England to face the Patriots. Sheil and Ben wanted to discuss how the offense would look with new running backs, a possible change with the slot receiver, and Cam Jurgens's first season as a starter. How much more can Jalen Hurts improve as a QB? Plus, we've got some bold predictions! The Ringer is committ...

Sheil Kapadia is joined by Rich Hofmann from 'The Rich Hofmann Show' to talk about the state of the Phillies, what’s next in the James Harden saga, and whether Jalen Hurts is properly appreciated. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Leave us a voicemail: 215-315-7982 Host: Shei...