The Ringer's Philly Special

That’s right! The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles destroyed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to secure the second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the momentous event in Eagles and Philadelphia history. What are the biggest takeaways from the lopsided win (3:32)? Did Jalen Hurts finally silence the haters once and for all(14:49)? How did Vic Fangio finally get the best of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid (25:38)? Nick Sirianni deserves his flowers. He was the right coach for this team (34:05). Is Howie Roseman the best GM in Philadelphia sports history (38:21)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com.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 - @sheilkapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton - @BrandonGowton Producer: Cliff Augustin - @daboulcliffMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles headlines and injury news the Friday before the Super Bowl. What’s been going on with a “bug” that's been permeating the Eagles locker room (05:40)? EJ details a story he wrote about Jalen Hurts and his competitive nature and where that came from (07:40). Can this Eagles team's success be correlated to how tight-knit this group is (17:38)? Assuming OC Kellen Moore will be the New Orleans Saints' next head coach, what’s the latest on the OC position for next season (22:04)? What will we be talking about if the Eagles win or lose (27:23)? Plus, the best segment in American podcasting, the mailbag and our final predictions!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com.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 - @sheilkapadia Guest: EJ Smith - @EJSmith94Producer: Cliff Augustin - @daboulcliffMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers didn't exactly make any blockbuster moves to help improve their 20-30 record, which has them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings. Cliff is joined by Devon Givens of PHLY Sports to discuss each trade deadline transactions and the players they got in return. What’s the future of the Sixers and Joel Embiid? Plus, Paul George returned from injury Wednesday night and didn’t play well. Have all of the injuries finally caught up to PG?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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/Producer: Cliff AugustinGuest: Devon GivensMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by possibly the two biggest Eagles fans at The Ringer, Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald of 'The Watch,' to talk about the Super Bowl and Philly sports fandom. What is Chris and Andy’s confidence meter going into the matchup? What are their feelings on Jalen Hurts and his legacy as the Eagles QB? How does Nick Sirianni fit into the equation of CEO head coach? Plus, can Saquon Barkley take over the game and bring the Lombardi back to Philly for the Birds?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com.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 KapadiaGuests: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by ESPN Eagles reporter and longtime friend Tim McManus to discuss the historic Eagles Super Bowl run this season. What’s been the overall approach and mindset from the team since arriving in Nawlins (04:14)? Tim recently wrote an article on how DC Vic Fangio completely turned the defense around compared to the 2023 season. How did he accomplish this in such a short time (06:26)? Why has Nick Sirianni connected with players so well, and how can that be measured in the value he brings to the team (18:28)? What does Jalen Hurts think of Nick Sirianni today, and how has their relationship evolved (33:09)?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: Tim McManusProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil catches up with ESPN NFL analyst and football writer Ben Solak and The Ringer's Diante Lee to preview a monster Super Bowl matchup. How has fatherhood been treating Benny Sols (03:29)? What's an interesting football hipster thing about this Eagles-Chiefs matchup (10:12)? How confident are the guys, and Eagles fans in general, going into the Super Bowl (16:13)? Who’s an under-the-radar player that could make a huge impact in this game (38:20)? Plus, Solak has receipts on some of Sheil’s old takes that didn't age well (42:55.5).Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuests: Ben Solak and Diante LeeProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this lively discussion, Shawn Syed, a sports analyst with deep expertise in football strategies, joins to break down the highly anticipated Super Bowl matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs. They analyze key player matchups, focusing on the passing game and defensive tactics. Highlights include the effectiveness of the Eagles' running game against the Chiefs' defense and the strategic adjustments needed for both teams. Predictions are shared, with the hosts favoring the Eagles in a nail-biter, showcasing a thrilling championship showdown ahead.

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of 'The Philadelphia Inquirer' to discuss the latest Eagles headlines and injury news a week before the Super Bowl. Big news out of Novacare is the possibility of Brandon Graham making his return for the Super Bowl. Graham tore his triceps during the regular-season matchup against the Rams, and has floated the idea of coming back. How realistic is this (3:12)? How has the team been preparing for the big game, and what will it be like for them once they arrive in New Orleans with the media blitz (11:27)? It seems very likely that Kellen Moore will be the New Orleans Saints' next head coach. Who are the candidates to replace Moore (19:08)? Plus, the most popular segment in America: 'The Ringer's Philly Special' mailbag (39:37)!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Bo Wulf of PHLY as they get into 10 hard-hitting Eagles questions. What did Bo make of Jalen Hurts’s straightjacket comments after the NFC championship game, and what’s the status of Nick Sirianni and Hurts’s relationship (10:45)? Who will win the Corey Clement Award for the underrated player who’ll make an impact in the Super Bowl (16:27)? Bo comments on RPS hot takes from the season, including pumping gas while running into Wawa, backing into parking spots, and the “Cliff Curse” (21:25). How would Philly fans feel if Jeffrey Lurie took ownership of the Boston Celtics after being named as a finalist to buy the team (49:25)? What are the chances that Howie Roseman at some point in the future leaves the Eagles to run a different franchise (57:55)?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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 KapadiaGuest: Bo WulfProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic 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 blowout NFC championship game victory over the Washington Commanders and discuss the pivotal plays that led to the win. Jalen Hurts and the passing game was on point. What worked this game in comparison to the previous playoff games (5:17)? Saquon Barkley had yet another monstrous game on the ground, but he was also effective in the passing game as well (30:54). On the defensive side, what did Vic Fangio scheme up to stop a Commanders offense that had been rolling in the playoffs. Also, which players made key plays on that side of the ball (37:43)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe 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 Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices