Exciting Mics Ep. 20 Summary

Eagles WIN vs Packers, Jaelan Phillips Impact, Lions Preview & More
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Host(s): Cooper DeJean, Reed Blankenship
Podcast: Exciting Mics

Overview

In this episode, the Super Bowl champion duo Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship celebrate the Eagles' gritty 10–7 road win over the Packers at Lambeau Field. They offer listeners an authentic inside look at the team’s vibe, break down key defensive moments—including new arrival Jaelan Phillips' instant impact—review hilarious locker room moments, spotlight standout “exciting fits,” answer listener questions, and preview the upcoming Sunday night matchup against the Detroit Lions.

The signature off-the-cuff chemistry between Cooper and Reed shines as they recount road trip stories, reflect on defensive pride, and keep it real for Philly fans.

Episode Breakdown

1. Lambeau Field Reflections & The Green Bay Win

• Entering the Tundra: Both hosts highlight the unique vibe of playing at Lambeau Field—calling it “massive” and “old school”—and note the surreal arrival:
  • "The drive into it, you’re like driving and then all of a sudden the stadium pops up out of nowhere… I swear it felt like I was going on a high school game. We was only missing the yellow school bus, you know?" — Reed (03:07)
• Road-Trip Woes: No police escort, plenty of stop lights, and a long bus ride from the hotel set the tone for a “gritty” trip.
• Atmosphere: They admit the crowd confusion (“Both teams are green, you don’t know who’s cheering for who”) but felt the Eagles fans traveled well.
• Frigid Weather: Both were underprepared for the chill—the heated benches and "turtle shell" jackets saved them.

Quote:

• “The way we played last night, that’s a team… regardless of what happens, man, we got each other’s back.” — Cooper (04:17)

2. Breaking Down the Defensive Battle

• Defensive Pride: They swap stories about holding the Packers to under 300 yards and just 7 points. They thrive off zero-zero first half pressure.
• Momentum & Pressure:
  • “As a defense, that’s your job: stop the other team from scoring. 0-0 the whole first half... it was fun just being able to go back and forth.” — Cooper (07:49)
• Team Unity: They praise the reinforcements (BG, Nolan, Jaelan Phillips) for re-energizing the sideline.

3. Jaelan Phillips Makes His Mark

• Instant Impact: The newly acquired edge rusher gets heaps of love for his debut:
  • “Jalen Phillips, the way he played… he had a freaking phenomenal game.” — Reed (10:07)
  • “Had the fumble recovery, I think, maybe a TFL… you got a game ball out of it so…” — Cooper (11:45)
• Quick Adjustment: Both note how playing in a similar system in Miami helped Phillips contribute immediately.

4. Chaotic Endgame & “Citizens Play That Matters Most”

• Key Defensive Sequence:
  • The game swings on a critical 4th-and-1 stop with 1:30 left—Reed forces a fumble and recovers it. They give game ball shoutouts and break down the moment:
    • “Boy, Reed got the force fumble and the fumble recovery. That was big time.” — Cooper (16:55)
• Hectic Finale: Offense fails to close it out; defense must take the field one last time and help secure the win as the Packers miss a last-second FG.
  • “I had somebody come up and ask me if I needed oxygen… I was holding my breath the whole time.” — Reed (14:23)
• Communication: Shout out to Morrow (“Mo”) for calling out the fourth-down play—“Smart, smart. And we got Jalen Phillips making an impact right away.” — Cooper (11:29)

5. Team Celebrations & Sideline Humor

• Unscripted Celebrations: They joke about their impromptu reactions after big plays—no one sticks to the plan, everyone just stands there awkwardly.

  • “We’re gonna have to start planning some celebrations… otherwise everyone just stands there.” — Cooper (15:11)

• Jaylen Phillips’ close call: Nearly hits a referee mid-celebration:

  • “That’s strike two, dude. He almost did that in the Super Bowl!” — Cooper (16:05)

• Locker Room Laughter:

  • They joke repeatedly about Lane Johnson riding an unfamiliar tunnel cart after the game:
    • “It was like a forklift, bro. This big ass just sitting on the cart.” — Cooper (15:15, 19:16)

6. Game Balls & Player Shout-Outs

• Game Ball Recap:
  • Smitty (“nine catches of 20+ yards this season”)
  • Nakobe (“with the sack and the force fumble”)
  • Jalen Phillips (“first game, making an impact”)
  • Lane Johnson (“tough son of a gun”)
• Quote:
  • “It’s always good to have a good D line, you know. Dude, it’s big time.” — Reed (18:35)

7. “Say Cheese” & Fan Interaction Segments

• Cheesehead Comedy: They highlight fan-submitted pics featuring dogs named “Cooper” and “Cooper Sharp Dog” wearing Cooper Cheese merch to celebrate the win in Green Bay.
  • “We love puppies who love Cooper cheese. We love puppies in general, but…” — Cooper (22:55)
• Next Week’s Contest: Fans encouraged to submit tailgating pics for a merch prize.

8. “Exciting Fits” – Monday Night Fashion Breakdown

• Both hosts roast and praise pregame outfits:
  • Reed: Trench coat & cardigan combo (“first time I ever wore a trench coat ever”),
  • Cooper: “Three pairs of loafers delivered to the hotel.”
• Special mention for players in camo, JD’s bakery skills (bringing cookies for walkthrough), and new suit debuts.
• Style quotes:
  • “Shout out to my stylist. Appreciate you. Threw the loafers on. Got the loafers delivered that day.” — Cooper (25:42)

9. Looking Ahead: Lions Preview & NFC Race

• Sunday Night Football in Philly: Excitement for prime time at the Linc:
  • “Anytime there’s a primetime game in the link… the environment’s gonna be insane.” — Cooper (31:43)
• Lions Offense Challenge:
  • “Dan Campbell's calling the plays now… they scored 44 points.” — Reed (33:21)
  • Emphasize focus on stopping the run.
• NFC Parity:
  • “Half the NFC is 6-4 or better. Usually, you have somebody kind of separating, but the NFC’s turning up this year.” — Reed (32:32)
• AFC vs. NFC: Brief banter about conference strength and “a lot of good squads” this season.

10. Fan Q&A Segment

Portia (from Missouri): Asks about favorite pregame songs.

• Reed: “Paper Planes”—MIA
• Cooper: “God’s Plan”—Drake
• Portia: “Big X the Plug, Just Wanna Rock—Lil Uzi, Drip Too Hard–Lil Baby”
• “Reads probably cooler than mine.” — Cooper (39:52)

Ray (from PA): Asks if they could add any Eagles player from history, who would it be?

• Both instantly pick Brian Dawkins, reminiscing about his energy and legendary pregame speeches:
  • “I just want to know what it was like to play with him, like next to him and like his speeches before… the energy he plays with, man. You don’t see anything like that anymore.” — Reed (42:18, 42:32)
• Ray’s pick: Chuck Bednarik (“last of the 60-minute men”).
• Cooper highlights his Eagles mural featuring Dawkins, Jason Kelce, and Nick Foles.

Notable Quotes

• “The way we played last night, that’s a team… regardless of what happens, man, we got each other’s back.” — Cooper (04:17)
• “Jalen Phillips, the way he played… he had a freaking phenomenal game.” — Reed (10:07)
• “Boy, Reed got the force fumble and the fumble recovery. That was big time.” — Cooper (16:55)
• “We love puppies who love Cooper cheese. We love puppies in general, but…” — Cooper (22:55)
• “I just want to know what it was like to play with [Brian Dawkins]… the energy he plays with, man. You don’t see anything like that anymore.” — Reed (42:18–42:32)

Key Timestamps

• 01:00 — Postgame laughter: Lane Johnson’s “forklift” cart ride
• 02:23 — “What’s exciting you this week?” – Road win vibes
• 05:13 — “Heard the boos…” — Lambeau crowd atmosphere
• 06:55 — “It was a defensive battle…” — Recapping the grind
• 09:32 — Jaelan Phillips’ debut (“Mr. Phillips, baby”)
• 10:25 — Endgame chaos begins: turnover and stop
• 12:07 — Phillips’ quick turnaround: old Miami ties
• 14:23 — “Someone asked if I needed oxygen…” — Defensive exhaustion
• 15:11 — Celebrations and sideline mishaps
• 17:09 — “Citizens Play That Matters Most”: the 4th-and-1 stop
• 18:21 — Game balls: Smitty, Nakobe, Phillips, Lane Johnson
• 22:06 — “Say Cheese” segment: fan/furry photos
• 24:25 — "Exciting fits": Monday night fashion breakdown
• 31:31 — Looking ahead: Lions preview & importance of SNF at the Linc
• 38:18 — Fan Q&A: pregame music rituals & all-time Eagles
• 42:07 — Dawkins memories; Cooper’s mural shoutout

Memorable & Lighthearted Moments

• Heated bench “turtle shell” survival tips for cold games.
• Repeated jokes about Lane Johnson’s unique postgame “cart” adventure.
• Awkward, unplanned celebration reenactments (“Everyone just stands there…”).
• Cookie and “Exciting Fits” banter, including last-minute Amazon shoe deliveries.
• Admitting being exhausted at the end: “I had someone ask if I needed oxygen.”
• Ray hoping for Chuck Bednarik as an all-purpose throwback Eagle.

Tone & Style

Conversational, playful, and genuinely appreciative of the Eagles’ grind. Cooper and Reed are unfiltered, tease each other constantly, and connect authentically with the fanbase. Their banter is loaded with inside jokes, player shoutouts, and “locker room stories”—a front-row seat to real NFL camaraderie.

For Next Week

• “Say Cheese” contest spotlighting Lions tailgaters
• Continued fan Q&A participation
• Sunday Night Football vs. the Lions at the Linc (“It’s gonna be insane!”)

Go Birds!