The Ringer's Philly Special

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10 Eagles Training Camp and Season Questions With Jimmy Kempski Aug 05, 2025

Show notes

Sheil is joined by Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice, and they go over some training camp questions and season outlook questions.

The Eagles acquired cornerback Jakorian Bennett from the Raiders in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV. What was the reasoning behind the trade, and what does this mean for Kelee Ringo and Adoree' Jackson (03:38)?

Which defensive player has been impressing Jimmy during camp (11:15)?

Which offensive player has changed Jimmy’s mind the most during camp (35:58)?

If the Eagles don’t win the NFC East this year, which team will get the crown (40:25)?

What kind of stadium will the Eagles be playing their home games in come 2032, when the lease at the Linc is up (45:07)?

Who will be starting in the secondary for the Eagles' Week 1 Thursday night game against the Cowboys (57:07)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Jimmy Kempski

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Training Camp Buzz With Ben Solak! Aug 01, 2025

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For the first time ever in Ringer’s Philly Special history, Sheil, Ben, and Cliff were actually in the same room and recorded a pod. Solak was in town for Eagles training camp and brought some observations (04:00). How will the Eagles perform on defense compared to last season with the loss of so many vets on that side of the ball (07:49)? The guys then dive into the Cam Newton–Jalen Hurts convo and why it has so many people riled up (23:22). Plus, who’s the biggest competition for the Eagles in the NFC East, as well as the conference as a whole (34:13)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Ben Solak

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Phillies Trade for Harrison Bader! Did They Do Enough? Aug 01, 2025

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The Phillies have acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins for two prospects in the Phillies system. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss what the trade means for the Phillies outfield and talk about the prospects possibly coming up from the minor leagues as we enter August. Who had a better trade deadline, the Phillies or the Mets?

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Emergency Pod: Phillies Trade for Jhoan Duran! Jul 31, 2025

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The Phillies have acquired Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, in exchange for prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the trade, and whether the deal moves the needle for the Phillies (02:32). Are there concerns around how hard Duran throws the ball? Have the Phillies had a better deadline than their NL East counterparts in New York (23:38)? Plus, is Dabbundo a perfect candidate for 'Love Is Blind: Philly'?

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Training Camp Takeaways: Quinyon Mitchell, Jihaad Campbell Shine as the Pads Come On! Jul 29, 2025

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Eagles training camp is in full swing now that they've finally put the pads on. Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of the Inquirer, who’s also been at camp and has some takeaways from the practices so far. Which player is EJ getting more and more bullish on as camp progresses (03:53)? Which player does Sheil think will earn his first All-Pro selection (09:27)? What big observation did Sheil make about the offense so far (31:04)? Why is EJ putting so much stock into Moro Ojomo (39:16)? Who’s the most interesting player on the team (58:27)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Training Camp Takeaways and the Return of the Mailbag, With EJ Smith! Jul 25, 2025

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Training for the reigning Super Bowl champs is underway this week, which means Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer have a few takeaways to discuss from it. What has been the biggest surprise so far at camp (03:28)? Eagles 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis has arrived at camp looking significantly slimmer. Will this help him ultimately see more time on the field (11:21)? Find out why EJ’s mentions blew up after discussing one player's performance during drills (20:28). Which player is getting a ton of buzz in the early portion of camp (43:12)? Plus, the long-awaited mailbag is back!

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Phillies Trade Targets with Anthony Dabbundo! Jul 24, 2025

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Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo are back and talking all things Phillies with a Nelly concert sprinkled in between. Is it time to officially be concerned about Jesus Luzardo (02:24)? Just how historic has the starting rotation been (10:10)? Trea Turner’s numbers and production are up this season, but power numbers have dipped. Should he approach the plate like he does now or should he swing for the fences (28:45)? What are the realistic trade options for the Phils as the trade deadline approaches (42:30)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Training Camp Questions with EJ Smith! Jul 21, 2025

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Sheil is finally back from his sabbatical and ready to talk some football. He’s joined by EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer just days ahead of camp to discuss some storylines. What’s the overall feeling going into this training camp as Super Bowl champs (04:47)? There are some questions at safety with the departure of Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Who will land the starting role next to Reed Blankenship (27:41)? What percentage chance does Kelee Ringo have to land the starting corner position opposite of Quinyon Mitchell (47:50)? Who are the three most important players on defense (52:11)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Jersey Number Analytics Podcast, 2025 Edition Jul 09, 2025

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Ben Solak from ESPN and Brandon Lee Gowton from Bleeding Green Nation are back with their annual Jersey Number Analytics pod. Yep, the one where they break down why a player's jersey number could totally impact how well they play. This is not a drill, folks! Drop a comment with the player you think is gonna have a big season just because of their number.

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Hosts: Ben Solak and Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Zack Wheeler’s Dominance, VJ Edgecombe’s Debut, and the WNBA is Coming to Philly! Jul 07, 2025

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Zack Wheeler is on a historic run in a Phillies uniform, but just how dominant has he been? Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss Wheeler and the rest of the pitching staff (03:46). Which pitcher should the Phillies be more cautious with following the All-Star break? Should they consider bringing up a prospect from the minors sooner rather than later? Devon Givens joins the pod to break down No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe’s Summer League debut (53:42). What was the most impressive part of his game, and where could VJ still improve? Plus, Philly is getting a WNBA team! What should the name be? Drop a comment below with your suggestions.

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Host: Cliff Augustin (@daboulcliff) and Anthony Dabbundo (@anthonydabbundo)

Guest: Devon Givens (@_devongivens)

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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