The Ringer's Philly Special

What a horrific night for Philly sports! Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles' nightmare loss to the New York Giants. What’s the overarching view of this team? Sheil and BLG discuss just how mediocre this offense has been all season. This was the worst game defensively since Vic Fangio took over as well. What went wrong on that side of the ball? Sheil then switches focus to the Phillies, and Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to discuss another high win total from the team and a disappointing early exit. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies have staved off elimination and won Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers thanks to two Schwarbombs and the bats coming alive. Sheil and Tony Bunz discuss the key moments and what ultimately led to the victory. Plus, the guys look ahead to Game 4 with Cristopher Sanchez set to take the mound. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia & Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' loss to the Denver Broncos and discuss what key plays ultimately led to the loss. How has Jalen Hurts fared against man coverage, zone coverage, and blitzing this season (4:39)? Why did Saquon Barkley only have six carries the entire game (13:31)? Do the Eagles play a style of football that’s exclusively in extremes (19:00)? The guys discuss the play where A.J. Brown appeared to slow up that could’ve possibly gone for a touchdown (22:17). Did Kevin Patullo call a good game (35:11)? Sheil and Shawn break down the defense's performance (43:12). How will the Eagles combat the Giants' tough and physical defensive front on Thursday (1:05:12)? Plus, predictions! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies fell to the Dodgers 4-3 after almost pulling off a rally in the ninth inning. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss what happened throughout the game and whether the Phillies can miraculously make a comeback from 0-2 in the series. Why did the lineup approach Blake Snell the way it did? Did Rob Thomson make the right decision in letting Bryson Stott bunt in the ninth inning? Why is Aaron Nola starting over Ranger Suárez in Game 3 of the NLDS? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles fell to the Broncos 21-17 on Sunday for their first loss of the season. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation break down the biggest plays and what’s next for the Eagles. What were Sheil's and BLG’s biggest takeaways from the game (2:30)? Why did the Eagles abandon the run during this game (13:47)? It appears that A.J. Brown slowed down on a route that could’ve been a touchdown for the Eagles but instead ended up being an incompletion (22:55). Did the officials play a part in the loss for the Eagles (32:34)? How beaten up is the offensive line (43:06)? How did the defense perform (48:35)? Plus, leftovers and a quick look ahead to the Giants game on Thursday. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5–3, in Game 1 of the NLDS. Sheil and Tony Bunz break down the ins and outs of the game and discuss how the Phillies lost despite holding a three-run lead. Was Matt Strahm tipping his pitches when Teoscar Hernández launched a home run into right-center, ultimately giving the Dodgers the lead and the win? How serious is Harrison Bader’s injury, and how might it impact the outfield moving forward? Jesus Luzardo has been named the Game 2 starter, set to face off against Blake Snell. Who has the edge? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to preview the Phillies' NL Division Series game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. How will the Dodgers rotation fare against the Phillies lineup and vice versa? Who should be the Phillies' starter in Game 2, Ranger Suárez or Jesús Luzardo? If the Phillies win or lose the series, what will be the main reasons why? Plus, playoff predictions! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The guys open the pod by discussing the latest with the A.J. Brown tweet fallout following Sunday’s victory against the Buccaneers and how frustrated he must be with the offense (3:07). Dallas Goedert didn't practice on Wednesday. What is his progress toward playing on Sunday? Plus, Nakobe Dean is back at practice. When could he be activated and return to play (24:59)? Zach explains why Vic Fangio got snippy with him in his presser (27:15). How does the offense as a whole feel about the way the season has started (33:45)? If the Eagles win, what will be the reason why (35:55)? If the Eagles lose, what will we be talking about (39:03)? Plus, another great mailbag segment (43:34) and predictions (1:29:45)! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports are back with the Eagles film review of their victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The guys start with the offensive side of the ball. Why hasn't that side of the ball clicked for the Eagles yet (03:52)? Why has Saquon and the run game struggled so much in the early portion of the season (15:17)? How frustrated is AJ Brown with how the passing game looks (29:10)? Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper Dejean continue to standout on the field and both have bright futures (50:58). Is there a possibility that Kelee Ringo could replace Adoree’ Jackson as a starter (1:04:04)? Shawn gives his assessment on Special Teams in 90 seconds (1:12:21). Plus, a quick preview of the Eagles matchup against the Broncos. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25 on Sunday and are now 4-0 heading into October. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss another bizarre victory. What were the biggest takeaways from the game (3:01)? How crucial was the defense in this game (6:32)? This game was another tale of two halves. Why was the offense so good in the first half but struggled in the second half (13:03)? What was the turning point of the game, according to BLG (25:18)? Why was the second half such a disaster after such a great first half (27:59)? The guys react to AJ Brown’s cryptic tweet following another lackluster performance (31:22). Why has Saquon and the run game been relatively unsuccessful thus far this season (39:55)? What and who stood out on the defensive side of the ball (46:59)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' upcoming matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There are some notable players on the Eagles who are battling injuries, including Nolan Smith, who was just placed on injured reserve. What will the Eagles' approach be to filling the void in the already ineffective pass rush (04:28)? Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was cut by the Houston Texans earlier this week. Is there a possibility for him to be reunited with the Eagles (18:50)? What is the state of the offense following the Eagles' come-from-behind victory against the Los Angeles Rams? Should the Eagles listen to A.J. Brown and give the ball to the "killers" (22:41)? Lane Johnson left the Rams game early with a neck stinger that possibly happened on one of the "tush push" plays (27:24). Plus, the Sixers have unveiled their Iverson-era throwbacks, and Zach has a lot of optimism about the team this upcoming season (31:00). If the Eagles win, what will be the reason why (36:19)? If the Eagles lose, what will be the discussion (40:37)? We then get to the mailbag and the use of hotel body wash and shampoo (45:43). Plus, predictions (1:35:37)! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film of the Eagles' miraculous win against the Rams and what changed in the second half. Why was the offense so bad in the first half (4:47)? What were the adjustments that were made in the second half (10:04)? Sheil and Shawn assess Jalen Hurts’s performance in the second half (19:54). What’s the level of concern with the lack of explosive run plays (28:09)? Why did the Eagles struggle defending the run (35:56)? What’s going on with kickoffs and why can't the Eagles return them properly (51:46)? How does Todd Bowles make life difficult for Jalen Hurts (1:08:41)? What should the Eagles defense expect from the Buccaneers offense (1:14:29)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a game! The Eagles erased a 19-point deficit and came out victorious 33-26 against the Rams on Sunday thanks to a crucial field goal block by Jordan Davis and a scoop-and-score as time expired. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the victory. What were the biggest takeaways from the game (3:18)? Has the “straightjacket” been taken off of Jalen Hurts and the offense (8:51)? Has Jalen Hurts been noticeably more vocal this season (19:58)? How did the defense perform (31:54)? Sheil sounds off on detractors of the ‘tush push” (47:29). Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The people have been asking for a Phillies pod so you finally get a Phillies pod. Congratulations to the 2025 NL East Champions. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the Phillies series win over the Dodgers and the playoff landscape with ten games remaining. The guys give their individual praises to different players on the team that have helped the Phillies earn another NL East crown. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia & Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic as the Eagles are set to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at the Linc. Even though the Eagles are 2-0, the conversation has been about their offense or lack thereof. Are they doing enough to sustain success throughout the season (02:36)? The "tush push” conversation has been rampant throughout the NFL media this week. Will we see it banned next season (28:19)? If the Eagles win this game and improve to 3-0, what will we be talking about (35:20)? If the Eagles lose, what will the conversation be on Monday (40:15)? Plus, the mailbag (44:09) and game predictions (1:25:03)! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' victory over the Chiefs and analyze the game plan from both sides of the ball, then look forward to Sunday's matchup with the Rams. What was Kevin Patullo’s strategy going into the Chiefs game (05:21)? What's wrong with the passing game so far, just two games into the season (13:11)? The Eagles used a lot of tight end sets during the game; what was the reasoning behind that (19:51)? Is Landon Dickerson still hobbled (45:43)? Why did DC Vic Fangio enable the blitz a lot more than he has in the past (47:30)? The guys then do a quick preview of the Eagles' upcoming opponent (1:20:00). Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles defeated the Chiefs, 20-17, in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX. Even though the Eagles did come out victorious, there were some concerns about the offense. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation review the game and the challenges that lie ahead for the Eagles. What were the biggest takeaways the guys got from the game (3:16)? Jalen Hurts and Chiefs All-Pro DT Chris Jones got into a little spat about Hurts not throwing for more than 100 yards. What did that moment say about Hurts (10:07)? Why did the offense look and perform the way it did? Does new OC Kevin Patullo need to go deeper in the playbook (15:39)? Where are the explosive plays (21:29)? What stood out on the defensive side of the ball (39:43)? Plus, Andrew Mukuba’s turnover and BLG’s Uncrustables story. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles are set to face the Chiefs in a Super Bowl LIX rematch at Arrowhead this Sunday, which means we have injury updates, predictions, and of course the return of the mailbag with The Athletic's Zach Berman, who will be with us every Thursday all season long! Will Dallas Goedert be ready to play after missing practice on Wednesday (4:08)? Zach touches on the acquisition of Tank Bigsby and whether he’ll be returning kicks (08:03). Edge rusher Za’Darius Smith was also acquired this week. What will his role be (13:41)? Will there be any further punishment for Jalen Carter (18:18)? What will we be talking about on Monday if the Eagles win or lose the game (32:53)? The mailbag finally makes its long-awaited return (44:21). Plus, final predictions and scores (1:28:40). Email hot takes: ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports preview a rematch of the Super Bowl LIX beatdown of the Chiefs at the hands of the Eagles. First, the guys react to the Eagles acquiring Tank Bigsby from the Jaguars, and what this means for the injured Will Shipley (2:41). Sheil and Shawn dissect the Chiefs offense versus the Eagles defense (08:36). It seems like Adoree Jackson will be the starting CB2 against the Chiefs, but will he have a short leash (22:22)? Will that be the point of attack for Andy Reid? What will be the strategy for the Eagles offense against the Chiefs defense (32:46)? What’s keeping Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo up at night (41:53)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film of the Eagles season opener against the Cowboys and have some thoughts on why the Eagles came out victorious. What did Jalen Hurts do for the Eagles to secure the victory (04:21)? Did the Eagles purposely not target AJ Brown as much as they should've, or did the Cowboys make it difficult for him to get targets (19:59)? The Eagles signed former Lions pass rusher Za’Darius Smith (42:30). How could his presence impact the defensive line? How much of a leash does Adoree’ Jackson have before he is benched (56:43)? Plus, how did Eagles rookies Jihaad Campbell and Drew Mukuba fare in their first NFL game (1:03:02)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices