The Ringer's Philly Special

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Mick Abel Dazzles, but José Alvarado Is Out! Phillies Talk With Anthony Dabbundo. May 19, 2025

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Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the latest with Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado’s 80-game PED suspension and how that will affect the team going forward. But first, the Phillies' 2020 first-round pick, Mick Abel, made his major league debut and didn’t disappoint. What’s his future with the team (3:22)? Alvarado tested positive for PEDs after trying to lose weight for the season and will now serve an 80-game suspension and be ineligible for the postseason. What’s his future with the team, and how will the Phillies fill the void of arguably the best pitcher in the bullpen (24:32)? Phillies starter Aaron Nola was placed on the 15-day IL with an ankle injury and has had a disastrous start to the season. What’s the outlook for Nola (46:17)? Plus, Sheil revisits his encounter with Jake from Wawa.

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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 Schedule Release Extravaganza with Professor Deniz Selman! May 15, 2025

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The NFL released each team’s schedule on Wednesday, which means we now officially know when and where the Eagles will be playing throughout the 2025 season. Sheil is joined by University of Pennsylvania Economics Professor Deniz Selman to discuss the analytics behind the matchups. Deniz and Sheil are perplexed by the schedule makers’ decision to have the Eagles and Commanders face off twice in the final three weeks of the season (07:15). Which home games have the most “juice” based on the schedule alone (22:09)? Sheil and Cliff break down which games they think the Eagles will win or lose (53:58). How does Deniz feel about the transition from Kellen Moore to Kevin Patullo, and the Eagles picking up Jordan Davis’s fifth-year option (01:19:10)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Deniz Selman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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76ers Avoid Disaster, Land 3rd Pick in NBA Draft May 13, 2025

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Rejoice! The Sixers land the No. 3 overall pick, avoiding a fall out of the top six and the possibility of sending the pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sheil and Cliff discuss the impact of the Sixers retaining their pick after a disastrous season. Could the team target a guard like VJ Edgecombe or a wing like Ace Bailey? Might they consider trading up or down in the draft? Plus, the guys sprinkle in some Phillies talk, and the Eagles officially learn their Week 1 opponent: the division-rival Cowboys. Should fans be excited that the Birds are facing the Cowboys this early?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Dallas Goedert's Back, Eagles Draft Leftovers, and Mailbag With EJ Smith! May 08, 2025

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There’s finally a solution to the Dallas Goedert contract kerfuffle. The Eagles and Goedert reached a deal and reworked the tight end's contract (5:36). Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer discuss that and react to the Eagles posting their draft-night war room video and the interesting parts of it (14:00). How involved is Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in the draft process (35:37)? Plus, the greatest segment in sports podcasting history: the mailbag (41:06)!

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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 Check-In With Anthony Dabbundo! May 05, 2025

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Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo are back with a Phillies check-in. The Phillies are currently sitting second in the NL East, just 2.5 games back from the Mets. How good has the Phillies' rotation been in the early portion of the season? Also, how did Ranger Suárez look in his return to the mound? Is Alec Bohm a big problem for the Phillies? He's been struggling since the end of last season into this season, but can he turn it around?

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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 Draft Film Review With Shawn Syed: Get Pumped About Jihaad Campbell! May 01, 2025

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Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film on all ten of the Eagles’ picks and evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement as they transition to the pros. Before diving into the tape, the Eagles picked up defensive tackle Jordan Davis’ fifth-year option. What does this move signal about his future with the Birds (3:21)? Then, the guys break down first-round pick Jihaad Campbell’s film (16:33): What stood out most about his skill set, and how might Vic Fangio utilize him? They also take a close look at second-round pick Andrew Mukuba’s performance on film. What traits in his game stood out (35:39)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Final Draft Takeaways with EJ Smith! Apr 27, 2025

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The Eagles wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting ten players. Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer assess the entire draft, including the Day 3 picks. What was EJ’s evaluation of the Jihaad Campbell selection (5:41)? How will second-round pick Andrew Mukuba fit into the secondary (11:23)? Did the Eagles go against the grain by drafting Ty Robinson in the fourth round out of Nebraska (30:05)? Plus, the Eagles picked up another local product in Syracuse QB Kyle McCord (49:10)!

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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 Draft Texas Safety Andrew Mukuba on Day 2 of 2025 NFL Draft Apr 26, 2025

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On Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Texas safety Andrew Mukuba with the 64th overall pick. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss the Mukuba selection and the Eagles' decision to trade out of the third round. What kind of player is Mukuba, and what impact could he have on the team (3:37)? What does Dallas Goedert’s future with the Eagles look like now that they haven’t drafted a tight end early or acquired one via trade (33:54)? Plus, would it be crazy if the Eagles drafted Shedeur Sanders (38:44)?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Goqwton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Select Jihaad Campbell in the First Round! Apr 25, 2025

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The pick is in! The Eagles selected Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation give their thoughts on why Campbell may have slipped to the Eagles and what type of impact can he make (02:47)?

How concerning is Campbell’s medicals after falling in the draft to the Eagles (25:15)?

Plus, which guys could the Eagles be targeting on night two of the draft.

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Goqwton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles Seven-Round Mock Draft With EJ Smith and Shawn Syed! Apr 23, 2025

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Sheil, Shawn Syed of SumerSports, and EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer give the full seven-round Eagles mock draft. Who do the guys think the Eagles will select and which picks could be traded up or down? Who will the Eagles take in the first round (9:06)? Which one of the hosts has the Eagles making three(!) second-round picks (31:71)? Who are the Day 3 guys the Eagles will be taking (1:09:43)? Will there be a focus on the secondary or in the trenches?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith and Shawn Syed

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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