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May 8, 2025 • 1h 39min
Dallas Goedert's Back, Eagles Draft Leftovers, and Mailbag With EJ Smith!
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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May 5, 2025 • 1h 40min
Phillies Check-In With Anthony Dabbundo!
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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May 1, 2025 • 1h 21min
Eagles Draft Film Review With Shawn Syed: Get Pumped About Jihaad Campbell!
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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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 24min
Eagles Final Draft Takeaways with EJ Smith!
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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Guest: EJ Smith
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Apr 26, 2025 • 56min
Eagles Draft Texas Safety Andrew Mukuba on Day 2 of 2025 NFL Draft
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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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
Eagles Select Jihaad Campbell in the First Round!
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.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: Brandon Lee GoqwtonProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 47min
Eagles Seven-Round Mock Draft With EJ Smith and Shawn Syed!
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?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 Smith and Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 47min
Part 2: Eagles Draft Buzz, and Mailbag With EJ Smith!
In Part 2 of the Eagles Draft Buzz pod, Sheil and EJ take a look at the TE position. What are the chances Dallas Goedert isn’t an Eagle after the draft (8:40)? Could the Eagles be targeting two major prospects out of Ohio State in Donovan Jackson (17:49) and JT Tuimoloau (26:24)? What other positions could the Eagles target on day two? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history. You guessed it! The second mailbag of the week! (1:02:07)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

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 25min
Part 1: Eagles Draft Buzz and Mailbag With EJ Smith!
The 2025 NFL draft is just over a week away and the Eagles have some holes to fill following a few departures from the Super Bowl championship team. Sheil and EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer discuss some of the prospects the Eagles may have their eyes on. Who’s the most likely target if the Eagles remain at 32 (8:28)? Who’s a player the Eagles could possibly trade up for (31:04)? And why are Sheil and EJ fascinated by Oregon DT Derrick Harmon (38:23)? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history: the mailbag! (46:02)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

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 1min
Part 2: The Eagles’ First-Round Draft Options With Shawn Syed!
In Part 2 of our conversation on the Eagles’ potential first-round draft picks, Sheil and Shawn evaluate University of Georgia safety Malaki Starks (02:31). What are Starks’s strengths and weaknesses, and who’s his NFL player comp? The guys then switch to the offensive side of the ball and evaluate three offensive linemen. What are their thoughts on Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. (23:09), Ohio State’s Donovan Jackson Jr. (36:50), and Minnesota’s Aireontae Ersery (46:15)?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: Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


