The Ringer's Philly Special

James Harden had been struggling immensely after his 45-point Game 1 Eastern Conference Semis outburst and scored a combined 30 points in Game 2 and 3. Harden dropped 42 in the nail-biter 116-115 Game 4 OT victory with Lil Baby in the crowd. Chris and Raheem react to what worked for Harden in Game 4 compared to the previous two, and how that helped Joel Embiid a lot down the stretch. Hosts: Chris...

Bo and Zach are back! They join Sheil to discuss the Eagles draft and what impact players from this year's and last year’s draft could have on the Eagles’ quest to return to the Super Bowl. How is Howie Roseman viewed amongst his peers across the league? Plus, Cliff’s Group Chat! What is Jonathan Gannon thinking?! And are the Phillies in trouble? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Bo Wulf and Zach Berma...

Joel Embiid finally gets his highly sought-after NBA MVP award after being the runner-up to Nikola Jokic the past two seasons. However, the Sixers were crushed by the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and head back to Philly with the series tied 1-1. Chris and Raheem discuss the issues that went into the big loss, and whether Embiid should’ve waited to make his return in Phil...

James Harden stole the show in Boston tonight and scored 45 points in the Sixers' Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semis. Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton, and Tobias Harris all contributed to the win as well. Chris and Raheem discuss how Glenn "Doc" Rivers stole Game 1 in Boston and what needs to happen for the Sixers to possibly steal Game 2. Hosts: Chris Ryan and...

On Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected another Georgia Bulldog CB Kelee Ringo in the fourth-round, and traded with the Detroit Lions for former Bulldog and Philly native D’Andre Swift. Sheil and Ben discuss the Swift trade and give their final grade for the 2023 draft. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia & Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

After trading back with the Texans, the Eagles acquired the 65th pick and took Alabama OL Tyler Steen. The Eagles held the following 66th pick as well and selected S Sydney Brown from Illinois in the third-round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Sheil and Ben evaluated both prospects extensively during the pre-draft process and highlighted their strengths and weaknesses. How can both Steen and Brown make an...

The pipeline from the University of Georgia to Philadelphia continues to grow as the Eagles select DL Jalen Carter with the ninth pick and OLB Nolan Smith with the 30th pick. Sheil and Ben have their first round draft grades for GM Howie Roseman. Did he exceed expectations after day 1 of the draft? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia & Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

The Sixers have been waiting patiently for the Celtics-Hawks first-round series to be finished so they can finally know who they’ll be playing after sweeping the Nets this past Saturday. Chris and Raheem discuss how the Sixers are handling Joel Embiid’s LCL sprain during the time between series, and how much this could impact the Sixers’ chances of finally advancing to a conference final. Hosts: C...

The highly anticipated 2023 NFL draft is finally upon us. Ben and Sheil have had you covered all mock draft season long, and they’re ready to give their full seven-round Eagles mock draft, which includes some surprise picks and trades. Will Philly be looking to trade up for a star or trade back for more draft capital? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about you...

The 2023 NFL draft is one week away, and Sheil and Ben have been evaluating prospects nonstop the past few weeks. Could the Eagles trade up in the draft to get Georgia DL Jalen Carter? Could they trade back from no. 10 to add more picks? Is Texas RB Bijan Robinson a real possibility for the Birds? There’s no way the Eagles wouldn’t take a RB that high. Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Producer:...

The Sixers take a 2-0 lead in the first round of the playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets thanks to Tyrese Maxey’s 33-point outing. Joel Embiid had a solid performance despite facing double- and triple-teams, pouring in 20 points and 19 rebounds. However, Sheil and Raheem are concerned with how much James Harden struggled in the contest. Raheem explains his tweet that had Sixers Twitter in a frenzy....

Rejoice Eagles fans! The Birds have locked in their QB of the future with a five-year extension worth up to $255 million, including $179.304 million guaranteed. Jalen Hurts has been nothing but impressive since being drafted in the second round back in 2020. Hurts led the Eagles to the Super Bowl and was an MVP candidate during the 2022 campaign, warranting a big extension. Sheil and Ben react to...

The Sixers set a new playoff franchise record with 21 three’s in their 121-101 rout of the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs. Chris and Cliff discuss the victory and the key observations that led to the Sixers hitting so many triples against the Nets. Host: Chris Ryan Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The journey to the draft continues for the Eagles as fans are anticipating them picking up key players in hopes of another Super Bowl run. Fran Duffy of the Philadelphia Eagles joins Sheil to discuss the top prospects and a few different scenarios that could play out on draft night. Plus, Bryce Harper is looking at an early return to help the struggling Phillies (49:45). And what are the realistic...

The Sixers are set to take on the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs, and the future of the franchise seems to depend on the outcome of this postseason run. Chris and Raheem answer a few questions about the series and what happens beyond. Is there added pressure on Joel Embiid if he does finally win the MVP award? Who’s the most important player for the Sixers on this playoff run? Ho...

The 2023 NFL draft is less than three weeks away, and Eagles fans are clamoring to know what the Birds will do with their two first-round picks. This week, the fans have weighed in with questions, and they want to know what the dream scenarios are to improve the squad after the Super Bowl run last season. Please leave a voicemail! 215-315-7982 Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Aug...

Sheil and Cliff got the chance to visit Yankee Stadium as the Phillies lost two out of three to the Bronx Bombers in the early season matchup. Where is the current panic meter for the Phils after getting out to a 1-5 start? Plus, Jalen Carter visited the Eagles, who currently hold the no. 10 overall pick. Could the Birds be seeking another Dawg to add to the line? Did Joel Embiid lock up the MVP w...

Joel Embiid continued his quest for the NBA MVP on Tuesday with a 52-point performance against the Celtics, but did the victory raise some concerns for the team heading into the playoffs? Chris and Raheem address some of the highs and lows for the Sixers as the season comes to a close. Can they rely on James Harden to perform and be healthy in the playoffs? Which bench and role players could we se...

Our Eagles draft preview continues. Who are the Birds eyeing at no. 30? Ben and Sheil have done extensive research on the top prospects that could be available late in the first round or early in the second round. The Eagles might be looking to fill the safety void with Alabama DB Brian Branch, or could they be looking to beef up the D-line with Clemson’s Bryan Bresee? Hit us up with hashtag #Ring...

The Phillies didn’t make the immediate splash fans were hoping for, considering Aaron Nola’s rough outing, which found him pulled from the game after surrendering five runs in 3 ⅔ innings. Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer joined Sheil to discuss the disappointing start to the season and share some insight on what to expect with the starting rotation and batting order. Plus, the group chat...

The 2023 NFL draft is less than a month away, and Ben and Sheil have been knee-deep in their research of this year's top prospects. The Eagles currently hold the no. 10 overall pick and have some voids to fill after an offseason that saw a few key members of the team depart for other teams. Will the Eagles take a splash at 10 with Texas RB Bijan Robinson? Would they prefer to add corner depth with...

Joel Embiid sat out Monday night against the Denver Nuggets and fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic due to a calf injury. Did he hurt his MVP chances by not playing in the game? Are the Sixers at fault for playing him in back-to-back games against the Warriors and Suns on their road trip? Chris and Raheem aren’t particularly happy with how the Sixers handled the situation. Is this the best team of t...

The Phillies season opener is just one week away, and Sheil is so excited that he had to call his boys James Seltzer and Jack Fritz from the ‘High Hopes’ podcast and SportsRadio 94 WIP to preview the season. When will two-time MVP Bryce Harper return to the lineup? Will Trea Turner make a run at MVP in his first season with the Phillies? Plus, who’s currently the best athlete in Philadelphia? Is i...

The Sixers currently sit third in the Eastern Conference behind the Bucks and the Celtics, and have won nine of their last 10 games. James Harden suffered an apparent foot injury in Monday’s loss to the Bulls and Joel Embiid suffered a calf injury in Wednesday’s victory against the Bulls. How concerned should Sixers fans be as they head toward the playoffs? Is this the same ole hurt Sixers limping...

The Eagles lost S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Lions. Gardner-Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions for a one-year, below-market deal worth $8 million, which had fans scratching their heads as to why the Eagles couldn’t retain the 2022 NFL interceptions leader. Sheil and Ben discuss what possibly led to Gardner-Johnson’s departure and talk about his agents tweeting information about what the Ea...