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Sheil Kapadia has got you covered with all things Eagles with weekly previews and instant reactions to every Eagles game. Also tune in for the Sixers, Phillies and all of your other favorite teams in town, with unique conversations from Chris Ryan, Raheem Palmer, Anthony Dabbundo, Ace Producer Cliff and other local personalities.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 5min
Eagles Film Review With Shawn Syed: Saquon Explodes, and Patullo Cooks!
In this discussion, guest Shawn Syed, a SumerSports analyst, delves into the Eagles' recent performance against the Giants. He highlights Eagles OC Kevin Patullo's innovative play designs, focusing on red-zone effectiveness and under-center strategies that enhanced their run game. The duo reflects on Jalen Hurts' impressive development and the defensive tactics employed by Vic Fangio that stifled the Giants. Additionally, they discuss the potential for roster changes and the emergence of young defensive players, making for an insightful look into the team's dynamics.

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Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 11min
Giants-Eagles Postgame Debrief With BLG!
Brandon Lee Gowton, a savvy writer from Bleeding Green Nation, joins to dissect the Eagles’ commanding 38-20 victory over the Giants. They delve into fan sentiments and how this win serves as a statement, especially with missing players. The duo explores the revitalization of the run game, a controversial Tush Push call, and AJ Brown's injury, along with trade rumors. Defensive highlights include five sacks and impressive gang tackling. They finish with thoughts on coaching decisions and expectations for the trade deadline.

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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 41min
Eagles Revenge Week With Zach Berman. Plus, VJ Edgecombe Shines in Debut.
Zach Berman, an NFL reporter for The Athletic, joins to discuss the Eagles' latest news. They dive into Brandon Graham's return and what it means for the team. Zach shares insights on key injuries affecting the roster, especially ahead of the rematch with the Giants. The duo reflects on the team's quest for redemption after their recent loss and the stakes at play. They also rave about VJ Edgecombe’s impressive debut with the Sixers, hinting at a promising season ahead for fans!

Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
Eagles-Vikings Film Review With Shawn Syed. Plus, Looking Ahead to the Giants
Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports are back and have reviewed the film of the Eagles' victory over the Minnesota Vikings. On the offensive side of the ball, what led to the Eagles' high success rate in this game (04:53)? The Eagles were successful when they put Jalen Hurts under center. Should they use him under center more (08:04)? Just how good was Jalen Hurts’s performance this game (15:45)? Did the defense benefit from Carson Wentz's poor play (27:25)? Now that Nakobe Dean is back, how will the Eagles use Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell (31:23)? Thoughts on Brandon Graham officially returning to the Eagles (36:07)? What would it take to acquire Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders (44:08)? How will the Eagles look to avenge their loss to the New York Giants two weeks ago (48:33)?
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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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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
Eagles-Vikings Postgame with BLG!
Brandon Lee Gowton, a sharp writer and analyst for Bleeding Green Nation, joins to dissect the Eagles' latest victory over the Vikings. They dive into Jalen Hurts' impressive performance and whether this is the him the Eagles need moving forward. The duo debates the offensive identity, focusing on its explosive plays versus conservative play-calling. They also tackle the potential impact of Brandon Graham's return from retirement and the ongoing struggles of the running game, all while weighing in on coaching decisions and player adjustments.

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 11min
How to Fix the Eagles With Shawn Syed!
Shawn Syed, founder and analyst at SumerSports, dives into the Philadelphia Eagles' struggles after their loss to the Giants. He diagnoses the mediocre run and pass game, suggesting strategies like improved play sequencing and RPO utilization. The discussion covers critical issues such as poor kickoff starting positions and the need for blitzing options to bolster the defense. Syed also addresses the glaring CB2 weakness, proposing potential line-up changes to enhance coverage. Tune in for insightful solutions to turn the season around!

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 43min
State of the Eagles, and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
Zach Berman, a seasoned Eagles reporter from The Athletic, joins the conversation to dissect the team's recent struggles. He shares insights from Kevin Patullo's presser about coaching dynamics and evaluates Lane Johnson's candid critique of the offense's predictability. With AJ Brown's frustrations mounted, they address trade speculation and the need for better targeting. Berman also reflects on owner Jeffrey Lurie's perspective and the urgency for improvement. Plus, listener questions spark lively discussions on everything from sports culture to travel tips.

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 32min
Eagles Lose. Phillies Lose. Come Be Miserable With Us.
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.
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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo
Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton
Producer: Cliff Augustin
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Oct 9, 2025 • 41min
The Phillies Aren't Dead Yet! Game 3 Takeaways and Game 4 Preview With Anthony Dabbundo
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.
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Host: Sheil Kapadia & Anthony Dabbundo
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 21min
Eagles Film Review: A.J. Brown's Route, Jalen Hurts's Performance, and a Giants Preview!
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
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