

The Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers (76ers) Podcast
Spike Eskin
The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is a podcast that is hosted by Spike Eskin and Michael Levin and mostly, sort of about Sixers basketball.
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Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
The Napa Trip Is Happening, Ben Simmons Awakens, Embiid Still MVP
Ben Simmons has woken up. In the 4th quarter against the Celtics, Simmons came alive and kept it going into the Pistons game. We discuss the new and improved Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid's continued, improving and consistent domination, and their comments about each other afterward. Then we dip into the mailbag and compare these Sixers to the Doc Rivers Celtics, share some other roommate stories from listeners, and whether the almost-Harden trade could be an Iverson-almost-trade like moment. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Jan 21, 2021 • 1h 12min
MVP Joel Embiid, Simmons as Draymond, Smelliest NBA Player, Bad Roommate Stories
Joel Embiid's MVP case grows by the game, as he quietly dominates again on both ends of the court. We discuss the differences in Embiid's game this year compared to previous seasons, the argument for keeping Shake Milton coming off the bench, the directions Ben Simmons' career could go and the Draymond Green comparison, Simmons confirmation bias, who is the smelliest NBA player, and some personal bad roommate stories. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Jan 18, 2021 • 1h 10min
Shake Milton The Third Star and Guard Chasing Post Harden
The Sixers are positioned due to contact tracing, but we're talking about Shake Milton's bully-like performance against the Grizzlies, what is up with Ben Simmons on the offensive end, and Mike's never-ending commitment to the development of Matisse Thybulle. Then we bring on Corner Three Newsletter writing, James Harden desiring Alonzo Jones to talk about the Sixers pursuit of a star in the future, Delco vs. South Philly and whether faith in Daryl Morey is still solid. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 20min
James Harden Saga Ends, Sixers Sweep Heat
The James Harden trade saga is over, and he did not get traded to the Sixers for Ben Simmons. We discuss the trade that didn’t happen (37:22), how we feel that it didn’t happen, the future of the team, Simmons, and trust in Daryl Morey. But first (2:28), we talk about the sweep of Miami, and the amazing performances from Shake Milton, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Isaiah Joe. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 20min
The Tyrese Maxey Game, NBA Protocols, Point Guard Danny Green
While the situation that led up to it was regrettable, Tyrese Maxey's 39 point performance against the Nuggets will live on forever. We talk about Maxey's game, point Danny Green, Isaiah Joe letting them fly, and the NBA protocols that led to a game being played with seven active Sixers. We also go back in time to talk about our 2017 draft takes, whether Simmons could prefer Houston, and when it stopped being embarrassing to admit you met someone online. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Jan 8, 2021 • 1h 14min
Embiid’s Workload, Maxey Comes Alive, Simmons vs. Iguodala, Eagles Tanking
The Sixers lost to the Nets, but we aren’t stressing, talking about good games from Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid’s performance against the Wizards and whether he’s playing too many minutes, whether current Ben Simmons is better than prime Andre Iguodala, we rate the Eagles in-game tank against Washington, and talk about potential trades for Kyle Lowry or Zach LaVine. ** This podcast was recorded before the news of the Sixers positive Coronavirus test for Seth Curry. ** The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Jan 4, 2021 • 1h 19min
First Place Sixers Kicking Asses, Tobias Harris Revenge Tour, Tanks Vs. Babies
The Sixers sit alone at the top of the Eastern Conference, with the offense building and the defense humming. We discuss the emergence of Tobias Harris and Mike's necessary apologies, the continued dominance and MVP case for Joel Embiid, the Ben Simmons three and more. We take arguments from Army members and PhD holders in the Tank vs. Babies debate, get a read on Mike's Harden Trade Monitor (and if Harden would stay in Houston), and some important relationship advice. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Dec 30, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Ricky 2020 Awards, Sixers Big Win Over Raptors
Positive pod! Joel Embiid is playing as well as he ever has, and Tobias Harris had a game worthy of getting his $10 million back from Shake Milton, and somehow got a win over the Raptors at home. We talk about the win, and Simmons' troubles around the win. We reveal the winners the of The Ricky Best of 2020, discuss AU's best 76 Sixers Moments of the year, and the one of the biggest debates in Ricky history: Who would win in a fight, a tank or one billion babies. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez podcast is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Dec 28, 2020 • 1h 10min
The New Sixers Look Eerily Similar To The Old Sixers
A Joel Embiidless, sloppy loss to the Cavs notwithstanding, the Sixers have looked in a lot of ways like the team of the last couple of years. We talk about the bright spots in Shake Milton, and Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris waking up, Joel Embiid being the best player on the team on both offense and defense, the development of Ben Simmons, and if we'll spend all year wondering if a James Harden trade is happening. We also discuss the categories for the Ricky Best Of 2020 (vote here), dip into Bryan Colangelo Relationship Advice, and who might be the Frosty Freeze Out guy this year. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 17min
Sixers Open Season: The Shake and Embiid Show, Plus Harden Situation Drags On
Would it be the start of a new Sixers season without a win that made us feel bad for a good portion of it? We discuss the continued great play from Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey, the huge second half from Joel Embiid, moving Shake into the startling lineup, an unfortunate amount of Tobias Harris slander, and ben Simmons' uneven game. We also discuss the latest in the James Harden fiasco, and what other options the Sixers have. Also: Sixers documentaries, The Soft Shit Award, and is ugly... better? The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.